VERY good Indian food! The tikki masala was perhaps the best I've ever had. There's something…read morereally special about it. The garlic cheese naan was also really interesting... almost floral undertones. It seems like they have unlocked some spices that access new parts of the palate. The service was also warm and attentive, the mango lassi was SO good! And the tandoori chicken was also excellent. Can't wait to come back!

Tried this spot for the first time and wow, everything was delicious! We got the non vegetarian…read morechefs special with samosa and pakora, and the flavors were amazing. The Chana masala ended up being my favorite, and the butter chicken was my boyfriend's favorite, and the portions were big enough that we could've shared. The staff was super kind and helpful since we were new to Indian cuisine. The naan was fresh and fluffy, and HUGE. We ordered the aloo and garlic naan and it was definitely more than we expected. The decor and friendly staff made the restaurant very welcoming. Can't wait to come back and try new items.

The service in the place is absolutely awful…read more I tried to give it a second chance, but no. Let down #2. Essentially if you are Indian you are put behind everyone else. I waited almost 40 minutes for MY DRINK. Not even my food, while masala's, fantas, etc were continuously flowing for the numerous tables containing Indian people. While if you are not Indian we sat without service or food. Do better @punjabi boy. Because seriously. Didn't come back to our table once. NOT ONCE after taking our order. We ordered an appetizer. It would all come at the same time. I don't want it to come at the same time. She actually had the audacity to say well you ordered you can't leave. Well guess what, I haven't been given anything. I haven't consumed anything. I am leaving. Terrible business practices. I will never be back.

I was nervous about trying Punjabi - it often looks like it's closed when driving by. I ordered a…read morehandful of dishes to go, and much to my surprise- it was some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Most notably, the butter chicken dish. It was sweet, tangy, spicy - absolutely incredible. The service wasn't overly friendly, and the ambience was a little lacking, but the food alone will bring me back!

Came here for lunch. It's a good option if you're the kind of person that is too afraid to try…read moreIndian food because you think it'll be spicy.

Bollywood Burrito & Bowl is like a Subway or Chipotle but with Indian food. The lady taking our…read moreorder offered us samples of the fillings and was very kind and patient as we deliberated what to order. We ended up ordering burritos, one with saag chicken and one with chicken tikka, which comes with your choice of protein filling and up to 5 or 6 veggies. You even have your choice of tortillas - regular, wheat, spinach and sundried tomato. The lady rolled up our burritos into the most perfect cylinders ever. It's silly but I was very impressed! The burritos were HEAVY too. The tastes we had of the chicken were very good but when we went to actually eat the burritos we were underwhelmed because it was mostly rice. The concept is great but it failed to deliver enough of the sauce and flavor to enjoy. I think maybe getting the tacos or the burrito bowl would have been better, so we could have enjoyed more of the filling, but the burrito - although so perfectly wrapped - needed to be made with less rice. I saw someone else mention this in their review too, so I can assume that's how the restaurant keep the prices somewhat on the lower end and their margins workable - they bulk up on the rice. Ah well - hope they flip that ratio so people can actually enjoy the deliciousness of the curries, and not just rice.

This is one of my favorite Indian places after having tried other places in Kent, Auburn and…read moreFederal Way areas. We ordered a samosas, sag paneer, butter lamb 7*, tandoori chicken with a side of garlic naan. All dishes were exceptional and very flavorful. They also did not skimp out on protein as I've noticed other places have. The only complaint we have is we were two people seated at a small table and we ordered a lot so our table was pretty crowded. Our waitress did not take away our dishes even when we had cleared them out so the service was a little weird.

First time trying here, we ordered ahead for take-out…read more The food was warm and staff was kind when we picked up. When we got home, the food was incredible. From the butter chicken, to a chicken & rice dish, to some sort of samosa thing and even eggplant. It was absolutely fantastic! My apologies for not remembering the names of all the dishes but I don't think you can get a bad meal here. Ours were very different flavors from one another and our party of 4 was full and happy!

Stopped by here for lunch after climbing Mt Rainier!…read more Food: We got the daal shahi aka daal tadka. It came with rice and side salad with onions and chilli. Let me start with saying I am from Delhi and dal tadka is a staple in our cuisine. This did not disappoint! It was such a yummy hearty meal, the daal was filled with flavor and aroma. Jeera rice was also very good and the salad on the side was just the cherry on top! They also gave us compliments kheer which was so sweet of them and very tasty. I loved that the onions and chilli were seasoned. This is a TRUE AUTHENTIC Indian restaurant, and will tell everyone I know to give this place a try. Service: phenomena. Very fast, very nice and great service overall. One of the girls even offered to give us more rice when she saw it was running low, waters were filled timely. Ambience: classic Indian place, I just love how much it brought be back to India. This is so rare to find these days. I wish this place the best and know it will take over Seattle as the best Indian place to be found.

I love Indian food, and while driving back from Mt. Rainier, my friend and I decided to give Karma…read moreIndian Restaurant a try. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. After being seated, we noticed some inconsistencies in service. More importantly, we waited nearly an hour for our food and had to repeatedly follow up with staff for updates on our order. The lack of communication and attentiveness made the experience frustrating. When my Chicken Tandoori finally arrived, it appeared rushed and seemed undercooked in the middle, which was very concerning. Combined with the long wait and poor service, the meal did not meet expectations. Overall, the service was slow and disorganized, and the food quality was disappointing. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

My husband and I came here with the kids and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating…read more The food was all stellar and it was refreshing to have authentic Indian cuisine in Maple Valley. We loved the atmosphere and will be back!

Delicious Indian food with nice friendly service. They have a really nice menu with some options…read moreyou can't find elsewhere. We had the drunken chicken and butter chicken, and both were excellent and flavourful.. We also liked their garlic naan. I wish they would be closer to eat there more often, but we'll definitely drop in again, when we are in the area.

We LOVE this place! I go with all 3 of my Daughters and they love it. The owner is always working…read morewaiting on customers and treats us so well! The best food in Olympia!

Updated 7-21-25: If you're considering this spot- I highly recommend going to Curry House in Lacey!…read moreThe still capture the delicious flavor this spot has but with friendlier staff & a much cleaner atmosphere. Original review: When I say I want Indian food- this is what I'm talking about!!! The food is always delicious, large portions, and great as leftovers. Ambiance/ service is nothing special but I love this restaurant and am so grateful to go each time I visit home in Olympia!

A couple friends and I came here over the weekend for a late dinner, because yelp said they're open…read moreuntil 10pm. Unfortunately, they were closing at 9pm, as they just changed their hours but the internet hadn't caught up yet. We were still able to order our food to go, but our orders got mixed up and neither of our dishes were correct (wrong meat in the different sauces), and although we were warned that a level 3 spice is pretty spicy, no one in our group could detect any spice at all in either dish. Giving a star for staff friendliness, and a star for a decent amount of meat in the dishes. Taking a star for the incorrect dishes, discrepancy in posted and actual hours, and lack of spice. I know I'll try this place again, because it has to be a fluke, considering all the great reviews that lead me to try it in the first place! Fingers crossed for next time

I am no expert to Indian food as my experience has primarily been through:…read more- Intel/MSFT cafes with an Indian option (which are pretty good IMO) - Event catering by the local Indian restaurant - Cooking vegan Indian cuisine from Rainbow Plant Life on YouTube Occasionally I will go out for Indian food but ultimately I am hesitant due to my Indian colleagues always telling me "they can make it at home better". As someone who does not have access to an auntie, I cannot claim "authenticity" ... but I can claim Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen serves GOOD food, especially for Gig Harbor. LOGISTICS / AMBIANCE Located next to the Harbor Museum, there is some parking at the very front of the restaurant but I imagine it's OK to overflow into the museum parking, especially when it's closed (that's what we did). I suppose this place qualifies as a "hole in the wall" - it's easy to miss off the main road due it being in a smaller building (think like a gas station convenience store). We were able to get a seat for 3 on a rainy Friday night, but I would call ahead for larger groups of 5+ to check seating availability. Despite the small building, it felt cozy without being cramped. They have an extensive menu so I would take time to look through it while you wait for a seat, but the staff are friendly if you have any questions about unfamiliar items. Sure the lighting isn't flattering... but there's a certain "hole-in-the-wall" charm to the place, from the lanterns on the tables to the smell of curry wetting your appetite. FOOD Unfortunately we were with someone sensitive to spicy food and we wanted to share dishes... so my partner and I had to lower the spice level on our dishes. Unfortunately the 2-3 range was pretty mild for our dishes. Though tasty, I would have liked a little more heat so something to keep in mind. Since we had ordered two saucy dishes, we got two servings of basmati rice in a "handi" ( the copper pot) that kept the rice warm. The basmati rice on its own was very good and fragrant; I even found a cinnamon stick in one of the pots! It went really well with two curries. Fish Korma (lvl 3 spice): Of the two curry-esque dishes I tried, this was my favorite. The creamy sauce was super flavorful with a harmonious blend of spices, super tasty on rice or with any of the provided condiments. I seldom see fish as an option but this was a surprisingly great combination. Tandoori Chicken (lvl 2 spice): This was our favorite dish of the night - it may sound basic (you see tandoori chicken at a lot of places) but it was REALLY good. I liked how the chicken was really juicy and had a nice smokey flavor and char from how it was grilled/serves. The hot plate was a nice touch to keep it warm as well! Definitely squeeze a little bit of the lemon to give it refreshing acidity while eating it warm. I do wish we went higher on the spice rating here since it could have benefited from having more kick, but it was still delicious! Dal Makhani (lvl 3 spice): This was our least favorite, but I had some bias since I was expecting this dish to be something else I had before (need to research more about the variations). I was expecting it to be more creamy with flavor, but it felt a lot more like a tomato-forward channa masala w/ lentils. Still delicious, but not what I was expecting. This also felt a little more spicy than the Fish Korma despite having the same spice level. Garlic Naan (1 piece): Always a must have w/ Indian food! I like eating it with the curries and adding on the complimentary chutneys. The perfect side carb (after basmati rice) for the sauces! Strawberry Lassi: This was was a complimentary surprise, as I think the owner/manager came by and provided them at the end of the meal. They were delicious and a great way to end the meal with a sweet treat! Plus the yogurt helps with digestion or appease any lingering spice effects on the tongue. OVERALL Honestly this place exceeded our expectations - pricing may seem a little high but they're actually on-par with other Indian places I've been to in Seattle and the Bay Area. The portions here are generous especially with the rice - so plan on taking home leftovers! We couldn't finish everything between 3 people and we were starving when we arrived. As a former Gig Harbor residence... I remember a time when this was a little restaurant ran by a sweet Australian couple and a killer cocktail menu. That was years ago, but I'm glad another diverse restaurant option has taken up this space in a town with little variety. The service nice and I could definitely see myself checking out this place again when I'm in the area. All in all, if you're feeling adventurous and want to try something different but delicious... check out Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen!

This place is just down the street from my house. I forgot to post this review…read more The focus was excellent, and in surprised we haven't been back since. I'll have to make sure to go back. Service was good, and all the dishes mmmm! I'm getting hungry writing this. Place was small but quaint.

Definitely a solid place to get your grub on!…read more I opted to order online, which was easy to do. They didn't give me an estimated time so I just slowly got ready and headed over. They hadn't been open long for that day so there was only one table being served and maybe 2 takeout orders. I got there too early, but the employee was lovely to chat with so I really didn't mind. I went with the tandoori jackfruit. I don't recall ever seeing something like it so I just had to try it! Overall it was really, really good on its own and even better with the sauce they included. I do wish it was a touch spicier, but I'm definitely going to order that again. They have a lot of intriguing menu items and the prices are fantastic compared with other restaurants - zero complaints and pretty close to where I'm currently living? Easily my first choice when it comes to a quick lunch!