I'd read about this new place in the Whidbey Times, and am glad I did because it's extra special…read more I'm a longtime fan of Indian cuisine, but have never had food from the far south, in Kerala (actually, I hadn't heard of Kerala until tonight). Delicious. It's tiny and takeout only, but good things come in small packages, and this is proof. The owner/chef, "Unni," went out of his way to explain the ingredients, history, and culture, while providing tasty samples of everything. He clearly takes pride in what he does, and I'll be coming back a LOT. I don't know if they're there all the time, but his two delightful children were playing while I waited, and once they got over their shyness, they couldn't have been more entertaining. They insisted on pasting stickers on their dad's face, which he wore proudly. Lots of fun. Fortunately for me, Unni serves many meat dishes (beef, pork, chicken) in addition to vegetarian fare, so there's something for everyone. They even offer three kinds of rice! I see some complaints about the food being bland, but that wasn't my experience...quite the opposite. Lots of intriguing spices! Check it out yourself. Oak Harbor needs places like this!

It's take out only so can't say 5 stars but the food is delicious and special. I was camping on the…read moreisland and a little tired of camping food so i went for a vegetarian platter and took it to a park as takeout. As per the descriptions I read of this, the spices are subtle and mild unless you ask for extra heat. Which suites my taste. The vegetarian curry had a variety of vegetables and spices + choice of 3 vegetable dishes. My carrot, broccoli and beet choices were each special subtle and full flavors. Came with a mango yogurt and chutney and a crunchy garnish too. I upgraded my rice to Chamba which has a more interesting flavor and texture and I also ordered Raita extra because I love this tangy veggie-herb yogurt side. It all hit the spot and I would go back again next time I'm in the area. The container has to be handled carefully since two of the dishes were quite soupy but you could also order a sturdier cup in a larger serving. The owner was super friendly and also offered me little tastes of a couple other dishes while I decided. (It was a non busy early afternoon time) These include a couple meat options also available and were very good also. Easy parking, on north end of the town.

Butter Chicken was incredible and the staff was so pleasant. We did dine in at their small table…read more(maybe 4 seats if you squish) because we were traveling.

Decided to order Indian food from Masala Roots and it didn't disappoint! It's a take-out spot. We…read moregot navratan korma and the kabuli channa as well as prawn biryani and garlic and basil naan. The food was tasty! All curries come with an 8oz rice. Great service. Amazing portions as there was leftovers for the next day as well. Highly Recommend

Always my choice for Indian food. Although it's a very small place, the flavors are big and full…read more Great portions and the mango curry has become a favorite. What makes Taste of India special is not just the food but also the people. Always warm and welcoming. Try it - the dishes are yummy.

Another great visit. Very friendly staff that make you feel welcome with a restaurant nestled in…read moredowntown Mount Vernon. Food is fresh and made to order. The butter chicken and Tikka masala is fantastic. Can't recommend the garlic Naan enough. Indoor seating (limited) with outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. Again, staff is excellent with a family ambiance. Recommended!

Came here for a vegetarian lunch option…read more Which I wasn't eating pescatarian today because on the door there was a $9.99 lunch special for chicken LOL. Nevertheless, wasn't sure what to order out of the vegetarian options and the very nice server recommended the tikka masala. There was good taste and this is probably the nearest Indian restaurant within a 15 minute radius. I did pay $15 plus tax and tip so was on the pricier side. I think that this is a great option though if you are interested in Indian food!!!

What a treasure! Really delicious and authentic flavors. Warm welcome. We've eaten Indian food for…read moreyears and would happily return here.

An absolute gem for authentic Indian food in Bellingham…read more Went for dinner on 8/19 - walking in we noticed all around great vibes, from the smells to the ambience to the Bollywood music and videos playing. It's clear thought and care has been put into the experience here. We were seated immediately by the friendly host/server. We ordered the recommended Gobi 65 cauliflower appetizer, garlic naan, our standard Butter Chicken, and the house specialty Chicken Chettinad (all medium spicy on the 3-point scale we were offered). Everything was absolutely delicious. The Gobi 65 was pretty spicy relative to the other dishes but still soooo good. To our surprise the Chicken Chettinad was the standout dish and one we'd highly recommend (and would order every time we return). Excellent experience overall and a place we'll definitely include in the local rotation. Highly recommend!

We had dinner at Namaste while we were in Bellingham. We walked in and were seated immediately…read more We got Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Chettinad, Saag Paneer, and Garlic Naan. Tandoori Chicken and Garlic Naan were good, we loved the Saag Paneer, it was the best item we had. Chicken Chettinad was okay, didn't taste like Chicken Chettinad that we know.

As an Indian (ok, ABCD) who has traveled extensively in India, I can say based on experience that…read moremy dishes at this neighborhood Indian restaurant were mostly authentic Indian food served with authentic Indian service. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that we all preferred the food to multiple neighborhood Indian places in Seattle. The curries were nicely spiced with visible crushed whole spices showing they were using fresh spices not taking shortcuts. Some Americans or British people might take exception to the fact that the curry dishes weren't filled with whipping cream and butter grease, but let's be clear that doesn't happen in India so I took that as a positive not a negative. We orderered the veg kofta curry (nom nom), the lamb Punjabi curry (also nom nom), and a chicken tikka masala for my Bristish husband (also tasty and less "fake tasting" than the usual garbage my husband likes). The naans (we ordered butter, paneer and spinach) were tasty with a nice crisp on the outside and soft inside. The naan weren't drowning in grease as often happens at a neighborhood joint, which means I could actually eat and enjoy them. The only low food point was the Kachumber salad, which I was expecting to be similar to a Raita/village salad. Instead it was more akin to a relish plate than an American salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and onions with a little chaat powder scattered on top. That said, I've had that kind of relish plate served as Kachumber salad (as well as something resembling a horiatiki salad) in India so whatever. As to the service, like many restaurants they seem to be struggling to staff experienced folk and it was our waiters first day. ,with the current post-pandemic labor crisis it's a little hard to ding them too hard for that. It did mean that logistically there were some challenges (like our waiter didn't know if they had beer and if so, what types) but they had a positive attitude and were helpful and we got what we needed. Also, they aren't the frantically running around type. Which means that sometimes people would come in and it would take a minute for folks to realize they were there. But America is the only country where I feel like we expect our servers to be running around madly. When I have time for it, especially when dine in, I personally prefer the kind of time service provided In most other countries, including India, where everything is a little leisurely but not late, which is how I'd describe the service here. If you are short on time just factor that extra few mins in. The chef came out and checked on whether we enjoyed our food. She and her partner (husband?) we're all quite kind and trying to do their best to provide good service. They were all quite sweet to our young kids. If you can, I would suggest calling in an order as the online ordering system (or perhaps calling to confirm) as seems based on reviews to have some glitches. Having moved to Oak Harbor from Seattle with its myriad Indian restaurants and lived in the Bay Area before, I had low expectations. I was worried I would have to cook all my Indian far food myself. But Thank goodness Tasty India exceeded my expectations so I can lean on them instead.

I feel bad leaving this review and wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt, but this was…read morehonestly a very disappointing experience. I had to use up my Grubhub credit and there weren't many options in Oak Harbor so I decided to just take a chance and try this place out... tandoori vegetables, can't screw that up too much right? It... wasn't tandoori. Nothing seemed cooked in an oven, it was just some cooked veggies with a sauce on top. The sauce was pretty tasty but nevertheless the dish was not what I was hoping to get. The chef was kind and did help me wrap up my order. Also same issue with ordering as other reviews, Grubhub said order went through and confirmed, restaurant called me 15 min later and said they had a weird order come in with no location for delivery, but I had ordered pick-up. It ended up being ready 30 min later but just super confusing. Their delivery system doesn't seem to work well, I'm not sure what the issue is, if it's related to Grubhub/Doordash, but seems to be consistently happening. Would call to confirm if you do place an order.

Best Indian food I've had in the PNW!…read more This is located *inside* the gas station, but don't judge a book by its cover! We had the Butter Chicken with garlic naan and it was fantastic! I am prone to stomach aches and the sauce was particularly light and didn't leave me feeling overly full. Portions were large! The service was great, and notably the bathroom was kept very clean! I will be going out of my way to stop by to eat here in the future when visiting the Olympic Peninsula

Amazing food, can't wait to go back & try something different. Picnic tables available in the back…read moreof the gas station for eating area.

This is easily the best-tasting Indian food I've had in Bellingham, so I'm honestly surprised the…read morereviews aren't higher. The lamb korma was excellent. The lamb was extremely tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The Majestic Chicken was also really good, almost like a more intense and complex version of butter chicken, with a lot more depth of flavor. Definitely get the veggie pakoras too. They were excellent and well worth adding to the meal. Service was great. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to accommodate us. My one piece of feedback would be the naan options. It would be nice to be able to combine some of them, like ordering a garlic cheese naan instead of having to choose between garlic or cheese. Overall, easily one of the best Indian meals I've had in the area, and a place I will absolutely come back to.

Enjoyed the Baingan Bartha (eggplant curry) at medium spice level (3) and it was enjoyably spicy…read more The Garlic Naan was soft and well made. The portion sizes were very generous. Good service and nice ambiance. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

We've had their Samosas and Pakoras. Wonderful! Our only complaint is you're given only a tiny,…read moretiny bit of tamarind chutney. Luckily my son is a chef and makes chutney often. The Saag Paneer was also quite good. This food truck is regularly in Ferndale. Please publish a weekly schedule where you will be for the coming week.

Mediocre. Maybe I'm spoiled for Indian food, coming from a place with a huge Indian population and…read morelots of Indian cuisine options. But this was just meh. The samosas where tiny bit size things, mostly crust? They should be the size of my fist. The naan was flat, no puff. The tandoori tikka kebab was ok, but an underwhelming portion. I don't know about table service, I ordered take out, but it seemed nice inside, looked clean. I feel like if it were cheaper, I wouldn't consider it mediocre, but for their prices, it should be better.

If you haven't been to Naan and Beer, drop everything and go. My husband and I had a meal there…read morethat was nothing short of incredible! We kicked things off with the Chicken Samosa with Chaat and--OMG--mind-blowing. It was easily the best I've ever had; if I were forced to pick a favorite from the night, this would be it. We followed that up by splitting the Butter Chicken Fries (pure heaven), the Meat Combo Plate (absolutely packed with flavor), and some perfect Garlic Naan. Honestly, every single bite was a 10/10. To wash it all down, they have a fantastic beer selection with five IPAs on tap. We shared a Reuben's Brews IPA, which was the perfect crisp pairing for the spices. What really made the night, though, was the vibe. Everyone there was so incredibly nice. Our waitress/bartender was so kind and helpful, and even the chef came out to chat with us! It's rare to find that level of hospitality paired with such incredible food. What a wonderful experience!

I had a wonderful meal there--and was promptly served by my delightful, helpful server…read more The chicken samosas were very nice--the sauce, almost perfume-like (in a nice way!) I don't know which was my favorite: the absolutely silken, delicious Butter Chicken or the prawns. I am kicking myself because I don't know which prawn preparation, but it was recommended by our server and it was fantastic. The prawns were fat and juicy and perfectly cooked and, frankly, I would love them in any of their sauces. The one recommended to us was divine. For my beverage, I tried the lassi--a totally new experience for me. I was forewarned it was a salty flavor. I am not sure I would order one again due to my taste preferences, but I would say the preparation in this restaurant was probably as perfect a one as can be. So if you like lassi or want to try it, I would wholly recommend this one.