When the smell met me at the door, I knew it was going to be a good night. We were at a table 2…read moreminutes later, and had drinks 2 minutes after that, so things went right from the start. By the time my nose was accustomed to the aromas, there was food in front of me. Combo momos to start (the plain and fried are ok, chili are good, sandheko are amazing. Coconut curry, sandheko aloo (potatoes) and chicken followed - and did I mention the sandheko was amazing? We were in & out in 45 minutes, and timed things well, it really filled up by the time we were done. Parking lot is tiny, so may be a challenge, but we happened into a spot which may or may not have belonged to the neighboring business. Would definitely return....assuming I could find parking.

tl;dr the vegetable pakora and the butter curry far exceeded the mostly bland momos; expect a wide…read morearray of good-not-great South Asian fare for a reasonable price You're more likely than not to fly by this unassuming restaurant while traversing an industrial strip of Aurora. But Indian-Nepali Kitchen is one of Seattle's most sought-after spots for affordable eats. But don't sleep on the rest of INK's broad menu of South Asian fare -- The Infatuation magazine even considers it to be one of the best restaurants in the city, full stop. INK shares a strip mall with a bodega and nail salon. Black cushioned chairs are pressed up to lacquered wood tables, and the tan walls are decorated with an assortment of cultural tchotchkes. Bollywood music videos play on the main dining room's single flatscreen, while images of Nepali mountain ranges flash on the screen in the accessory dining room. My partner and I dined at INK for weekday dinner on our drive up to the North Cascades, and we had the dining room to ourselves. Only a handful of takeout patrons rolled through during our visit. We kicked off our meal with the Mixed Appetizer. The Vegetable Pakora component was a consensus hit. The rich, crispy bites functioned well on their own and were fun conduits for the fragrant mint sauce and the tart tamarind sauce. In comparison, the samosas were forgettable, sporting overwhelmingly thick shells and hit-or-miss fillings. Of the three varieties, only the earthy ground lamb was worth finishing. Next, we tried the Combo Momo platter. Admittedly, the signature momos were surprisingly mediocre. Across the varieties, the wonton-like Fried Momo was the clear winner with its exciting texture without overpowering the delicate filling flavor. Meanwhile, the standard steamed momos tasted like something out of the frozen section, the Chili Momos were dominated by fast-food-quality sweet-and-sour sauce, and the Sandheko Momos had an unassuming, generally savory curry flavor (which was far outdone by the tangy side of house chutney). For our entree, we were very impressed by the Butter Curry Lamb. The thick curry broth was vibrant and dynamic; we sipped it by the spoonful. The tough lamb felt like an afterthought. The Garlic Basil Bread wasn't particularly basil-y, but the naan slices were pillowy, flaky, and addictively buttery. To drink, we shared an Iced Chai. The tea was more spiced than sweet; the average Starbucks patron might turn their nose up to it, but the light drink was a welcome contrast to the dense entrees. For dessert, we opted for the Gulab Jamun: the ping pong-sized cheese balls were deceptively dense, each packing a rich, syrupy punch. The service was quick and efficient, and our bill worked out to about $75 (after tax and tip). The flavors topped out at very good, but never quite achieved greatness. The portions were generous -- we probably could have done without the momos and still had a satisfyingly hearty meal. For a no-frills meal that will, at a minimum, be tasty, INK is a safe bet.

One word: Fabulous Two words: Great food…read moreFour words: I will go back! The pork momo is wonderful and my wife loved the vegetarian thali

Wow!!! An unexpected restaurant in an unexpected location!!!! We thought it was just going to be…read morea run in the mill dinner until we looked at the menu.... Himalayan Food!!! We sat outside to a nice well covered patio. Lots of room and not crowded. The patio overlooks a beautiful meadow. The inside is nice too. With real Mount Everest gear on display. We had the Chicken Thali, Pork Momos, and Papadum. The food was out of this world!!!! Good food is hard to find in Washington State. We are soooooo glad that we found this place. The staff were nice and friendly. The prices were very reasonable as well. We WILL be coming back here again!!!!

Long wait for food that was ok? Butter chicken masala…read moreasked for no spice- ended up spicy Mango curry - this was good loved the sweet flavor definitely would order this again if I went there. Shahi korma - I did not try this because my friend ordered this as spicy but she said it was good. Sadly couldn't do the 5 stars- while waiting for a table is common- being passed over by wait staff and waiting for them to provide service is different. Even in busy places a check in is common. Over all food was good not amazing Service was questionable.

Service was slow but the person was attentive. First time and we ordered Samosa, China, Aloo Gobi,…read moreNaan 3 ways, and Chicken Tikka Masala. We asked for spice level 2. Food was flavorful although my bro found the Chana very salty. I tried the Kashmeri Naan which had coconut and figs/raisins. Very tasty! The spice level was perfect for level 2. We may go higher next time. Samosa was delicious. Ratio of filling to wrap was perfect. The Aloo Gobi was perfect! The chicken Tikka Masala was excellent. Overall a great experience.

I found Kathmandu Momocha as a pop-up at this year's Folklife Festival in Seattle Center. A quick…read moresearch revealed they have a physical location, too. Learned something new. We tried their chicken momocha, steamed dumplings, 6 pieces for $13. Unfortunately, they were only lukewarm. They had a long line; I suspect the dumplings are not getting reheated for long enough. I know they are all fully-cooked/steamed and brought here to be warmed and served, so I wasn't concerned about food poisoning. Each momo is well stuffed, densely packed and meaty (much better than the momo food truck in Tulalip) with a pleasantly thin skin. Overall quality of the momo is in fact very good. We are only disappointed that they are lukewarm. The medium sauce is excellent. The pop-up menu has less options compared to the physical restaurant and cost more. The same chicken momocha, steamed dumplings cost $14.95 for 10 pieces if the online menu is accurate. That is a much better price. I still want to try their pan-fried version. Those look good.

My first time trying Himalayan/Nepalese food and it was lovely. I tried the food truck at their UW…read morebothell event and enjoyed talking to them. The chicken momos were aromatic, juicy and soft. The flavor melted on my tongue as i took each bite and the fries were somehow the perfect texture of crunchy and soft? the outside was crunchy and fun to bite into but the inside was soft and starchy. I really liked the sauce accompanied with the momos and really liked the fruit juice. I would love to have a meal like this on a sunny day with my friends again. 5/5

This is for their to go chicken briyani. So delicious I just can't. I love my chicken biryanis and…read moretheirs is one of the best from the toppings to the abundance of finely spiced chicken. It is also packaged really well so when you arrive home you don't have to deal with messy container. The only thing I would like to see is a hard boiled egg in my briyani. Other than that, I will be returning.

All the meat here is Halal which was a nice surprise! I got a vegetable vindaloo, chicken momos,…read morepotato naan and two mango lassi (one to go). The vindaloo was delicious and I got a level 3 out of 5 spice which was perfect! The chicken momos are great and come with an amazing sauce. I really liked the potato naan it was nice and crispy and had plenty of potato filling. The mango lassi was delicious and no too sweet, I even got one to go! Service was amazing, decor is nice and so is the music. I will definitely be back!

I have tested all the Indian food, restaurants around the area, and this is by far the best flavor,…read morethe best portions, and just some all-around great people running the place. I've been coming to this kitchen for the past few years now, and have followed them from the Kent/Covington location simply because they are the best. It truly is a treat for the whole family when we dine here. Again, I cannot stress enough, how great the food is, the service is outstanding, and whether you're taking out or dining in, you'll love the smell as soon as you open the door.

Stopped by Manraj's Kitchen on a whim and ended up finding one of the best Indian spots we've tried…read morein the entire state. The Tandoori Shrimp was the standout! Perfectly seasoned, tender, served on a bed of onions and peppers - absolutely delicious. We also ordered the Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lemonade, and everything tasted freshly made and full of flavor. There was a bit of a wait because they were working on a large catering order, but honestly, the freshness made it well worth it. The owner and chef came out to talk with us and shared that while the Auburn location is new, the business itself isn't as they recently moved from Kent due to her husband's illness. Her warmth and pride in her food really came through. I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in the area, especially to try more of the tandoori dishes. A true hidden gem.

I don't know why Steve and I haven't been to Annapurna Cafe until recently. We have walked by the…read morerestaurant plenty of times when out and about in Capitol Hill and it always smelled great when we strolled by. Well better late than never I guess as we finally made it here and simply loved the food! I got my favorite when it comes to Indian cuisine which was the Chicken Vindaloo. It was wonderful! Steve liked his dish as well (though I can't quite remember what it is)! We got some Garlic Naan to go along with our meal. It was huge! But we chowed it down and loved every moment of it! From the bar which I think is called the Yeti Bar we got some Saffron infused cocktails. The one I picked was the Madras. It wad very good and this type of vodka added a great, unique dimension to the cocktail. We loved it! We to finish off this great meal we got some dessert with some deep fried goodness along with some cream. Yes, we had a fantastic meal here and really went all out by trying everything. Steve and I can't wait to come back and doing it all over again.

This was a DoorDash order, but wow I've never had Indian food from a restaurant taste so off…read more Chicken tikka masala, no tikka masala flavor and asked for 2* spice out of 3* and it was bland. Saag paneer, terrible with no flavor or spice Chana masala was just weird with no spice Garlic naan was good Idli sambhar was dry and sour. Not sure how this place has 4* with over thousand reviews with this quality of food we just received and had to eat.

These are the most amazing treats in the mall. Their Momos are tasty, and the sauces are divine…read more I always get some and take some home when I'm th area. If you love Momos you have to try the King!

I'm staying in town for a convention and I ordered food from this place on Grubhub because the…read moreprices were cheap and looked filling. I ordered steamed Momos, one with coconut curry and the other with Jhol soup. I ordered a side of chili sauce. I was actually a little disappointed with the coconut curry one and had to add the chili sauce I ordered to make it more of something that I would like, but overall it was good. The Jhol however, I ordered because I wanted to try something new. And I was blown away by the taste! It was so good! I didn't know how big the little dumplings were going to be when I ordered them, and I couldn't even finish One Bowl so I have lots of leftovers! This makes me wish that we had a Momos near where I live in CA. I will definitely be thinking about this place the next time I'm in the area