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The curries were a little too extreme. The fish curry was too tangy and tomatoey and the chicken curry had too much cumin. It was a spice overload. The chutneys were great though. The dosa, aapam, and malabar parotta were also pretty good. So it was just the crepes and breads that were good but otherwise the food was alright.
We swung by kathakali to try some authentic mallu food. First impressions wise, we didn't have a prior reservation and easily got a table because of the ample seating they have. The ambience is a bit dated. The service, however, is really fast. We ordered the aapam, kadala curry, parippu vadai, mutton varattiyathu and the idiyappam. The food was delicious and tasted very authentic. The portion sizes are huge and we were left with tons of leftovers that lasted us for many days. The prices were decent too, especially for Seattle area.
Kathakali is a great spot if you're with a group since there's so much on the menu to try. My favorites were the Gunpowder Dosa, the Malabar Parotta, and the garlic naan. The dosa had great seasoning and came with a variety of sauces that made every bite interesting, while the parotta was flaky, buttery, and perfect for scooping up the curries. The Nawabi Paneer Curry had incredibly soft paneer, though I wished the curry itself packed a little more flavor. The Mushroom Chicken surprised me and I've never had anything like it before. It tasted more like a creamy pasta sauce than a traditional Indian curry, but it was still delicious. The Mutton Varattiyathu was well-seasoned without being too spicy or gamey, and while the Kerala Aapam wasn't my favorite because of its chewy, slightly sweet texture, I'm glad I got to try something new. Service was quick and efficient, and while the restaurant is on the smaller side, there was still a decent amount of seating. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.
Got take out from this place and it's a solid South Indian place! So much flavor and even after cooled down, they all still taste amazing. The spicy mutton curry is 1000/10
Even through they didnt take reservation, we decided to give it a try with a group of 8 since we really wanted to try out this place. They were very accommodating and were able to set up a table for 8 of us. We got to try quite a few dishes including masala dosa.. so dosa was excellent and so was the dipping sauces. TheWe never had the Seabass dish and it was also flavorful! Kids went through a lot of garlic naan. We also enjoyed the pistachio lassi that was good to tame down some of the heat dishes. Services was great and had parking around the building. Looking forward to coming back again.
I treid this restaurant when I was on a work trip to Seattle. There are no Kerala-style restaurants in my current city (Austin). So it was a pleasant surprise to find this place. There wasn't much parking available, but we were able to find one quick enough. We tried their aapam with cocunut milk. It was so tender, it melted in your mouth. We also tried their kilangu appetizer, and it reminded me of my childood. Kerala food is not complete if you don't try Parotta with chicken curry. The parotta was very flaky and phenomenal. Ther service was quick and the ambiance was initmate. I got some Chai to go, and sipped it on the way back to hotel.
I went on a Friday night by myself so already, I'm not the right audience for this joint. Indian food is better shared with a variety of entrees in my opinion. I got the Malabar parotta and the vegetable ishtoo. They both tasted fine. Not amazing, not great, just a little bit under "good." So I would not come back again. Maybe I ordered wrong. Service was very nice and friendly. Staff was great and I enjoyed my time at the restaurant. The food didn't sit well with me the next day and I didn't get anything spicy. I'm glad the staff helped me out to pick something not spicy.
The taste of every dish was so flavorful and rich. The quality of food here is supreme. The service is fast. Definitely try these dishes we ordered - Palakkad Avial, Shahi Paneer.. both were really good.
Reently, we have been coming here for their dosa's. We try to come soon after they open on weekends, skip any wait and we get dosa for breakfast. We have been mostly getting Masala dosa, and Gun powder dosa, and have been loving them both.
Returned to Kathakali today! Had the Nawabi Paneer Curry and my friend had butter chicken. We shared garlic naan! Also forgot to picture the Kerala Aapam with the coconut milk which was also good. Definitely will keep coming back. Service is always friendly and fast!
This is a small location with a parking lot. It is busy. We were able to get a table and the service is efficient. It has a relaxing vibe. We tried Malabar parotta after seeing a feeling patron eating it. It was so good, I highly recommend trying it. I liked that the samosas were smaller and bite sized. The chicken tikka masala was really good as well. This was a great find and we will be back to try other items.
While the food was great and you can tell it is specialized to Kerala style Indian food. I was pleasantly surprised to find an egg with my chicken biriyani and I would get it again. The service was not as great. I did feel that I was ignored due to dining alone compared to other tables that had groups.
Kathakali specializes in South Indian cuisine, which means they've got a less basic menu with some fantastic carby options. The quality is high and the restaurant is p o p u l a r. I went for dinner on a Friday night around 8:10 PM and found a line out the door. I was concerned they would turn us away considering the restaurants hours, but they seated my party of 2 and another party at almost 9 PM. Their parking lot is a bit small and unorganized (no clear lines), which is a little less than ideal. Prawn Pakoras (2/5): Definitely my least favorite item I tried. Batter was bland, shrimp overcooked, but the crunch on the outside wasn't bad. Kerrala Aapam (4/5): A little sour and a little sweet. A bit mild, but the coconut was a great bite to have in between all the heavier, spiced flavors. Butter Dosa (4.25/5): The dosa is huge and the texture is super crunchy. Same slight sourness to the batter, but the weakest part was the chutneys - wasn't a big fan of any of them. Munnar Mutton Kurma (4.5): Surprisingly, the curry was by far my favorite item I tried. Mutton was super tender and the black pepper flavor is deceptively more spicy than the initial flavor would imply. Will be back to try more of their curry options for sure. Overall, I'm giving this 4 stars, but I think if you limit yourself to one carb option and try more of the curries, this would be a very strong contender for 5 stars.
4 months ago
Family members who live in Seattle have stated that this place is their best option for Indian food. I liked it but yeah, it is nowhere close to the standards of California. We decided to come here early in the evening around 6 pm because it gets packed quickly. We got seated quickly but the restaurant fill up while we ate. Their menu is mainly kerala based. We got the pistachio rose lassi, the coconut lavender lemonade, the masala dosa, palakkad Avial, the nalla molagu chicken curry with some tandoori roti, garlic naan and Malabar paratha. The dosa and the palakkad Avial were the best of the lot. I am not a fan of banana in any form but banana in this vegetarian curry wasnt too bad. It tasted like Indian kadhi which I love. The chicken curry was runny and a bit disappointing. I wanted it to have more body, kick and more flavor. The breads are ok. The lassi was delicious but heavy. You could do without the pistachios pieces in it. The lavender coconut lemonade was nice. The curries came with rice, so the meal was filling for 4 people. Pricing wise, it was a little above the typical Indian restaurant prices. The ambiance is cute and casual. It has a slight cramped feel when it gets full, but overall, it isn't too bad. They have a decent open parking lot, which is convenient. read more
Closer to a 3.5 maybe a 4 on our first visit. This was our second time coming. The first time we were impressed with the chakka curry. Tonight, we were a little disappointed. It was more watery and less flavorful than we remembered. The parotta was nice and flaky. The gunpowder dosa and veggie pakora were average. The chutneys helped add some flavor and moisture to the dishes. Overall, not as good as we remembered but still a good stop. The service was pretty fast and our server was friendly. There's a few small tables that can combined for larger parties. A table for two was seated quickly on a Friday night. This restaurant is known for its Kerala food. read more
5 days ago
This place is SO, SO good!! The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is just as amazing. I especially have to mention Bhaswati, she is always so friendly, kind, polite, and welcoming every time I'm here. She genuinely makes the experience even better. Absolutely love this place and will definitely keep coming back! read more
The curries were a little too extreme. The fish curry was too tangy and tomatoey and the chicken curry had too much cumin. It was a spice overload. The chutneys were great though. The dosa, aapam, and malabar parotta were also pretty good. So it was just the crepes and breads that were good but otherwise the food was alright. read more
We swung by kathakali to try some authentic mallu food. First impressions wise, we didn't have a prior reservation and easily got a table because of the ample seating they have. The ambience is a bit dated. The service, however, is really fast. We ordered the aapam, kadala curry, parippu vadai, mutton varattiyathu and the idiyappam. The food was delicious and tasted very authentic. The portion sizes are huge and we were left with tons of leftovers that lasted us for many days. The prices were decent too, especially for Seattle area. read more
2 months ago
Kathakali is a great spot if you're with a group since there's so much on the menu to try. My favorites were the Gunpowder Dosa, the Malabar Parotta, and the garlic naan. The dosa had great seasoning and came with a variety of sauces that made every bite interesting, while the parotta was flaky, buttery, and perfect for scooping up the curries. The Nawabi Paneer Curry had incredibly soft paneer, though I wished the curry itself packed a little more flavor. The Mushroom Chicken surprised me and I've never had anything like it before. It tasted more like a creamy pasta sauce than a traditional Indian curry, but it was still delicious. The Mutton Varattiyathu was well-seasoned without being too spicy or gamey, and while the Kerala Aapam wasn't my favorite because of its chewy, slightly sweet texture, I'm glad I got to try something new. Service was quick and efficient, and while the restaurant is on the smaller side, there was still a decent amount of seating. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more
Even through they didnt take reservation, we decided to give it a try with a group of 8 since we really wanted to try out this place. They were very accommodating and were able to set up a table for 8 of us. We got to try quite a few dishes including masala dosa.. so dosa was excellent and so was the dipping sauces. TheWe never had the Seabass dish and it was also flavorful! Kids went through a lot of garlic naan. We also enjoyed the pistachio lassi that was good to tame down some of the heat dishes. Services was great and had parking around the building. Looking forward to coming back again. read more
1 year ago
I treid this restaurant when I was on a work trip to Seattle. There are no Kerala-style restaurants in my current city (Austin). So it was a pleasant surprise to find this place. There wasn't much parking available, but we were able to find one quick enough. We tried their aapam with cocunut milk. It was so tender, it melted in your mouth. We also tried their kilangu appetizer, and it reminded me of my childood. Kerala food is not complete if you don't try Parotta with chicken curry. The parotta was very flaky and phenomenal. Ther service was quick and the ambiance was initmate. I got some Chai to go, and sipped it on the way back to hotel. read more
8 months ago
I went on a Friday night by myself so already, I'm not the right audience for this joint. Indian food is better shared with a variety of entrees in my opinion. I got the Malabar parotta and the vegetable ishtoo. They both tasted fine. Not amazing, not great, just a little bit under "good." So I would not come back again. Maybe I ordered wrong. Service was very nice and friendly. Staff was great and I enjoyed my time at the restaurant. The food didn't sit well with me the next day and I didn't get anything spicy. I'm glad the staff helped me out to pick something not spicy. read more
2 years ago
Reently, we have been coming here for their dosa's. We try to come soon after they open on weekends, skip any wait and we get dosa for breakfast. We have been mostly getting Masala dosa, and Gun powder dosa, and have been loving them both. read more
7 months ago
Returned to Kathakali today! Had the Nawabi Paneer Curry and my friend had butter chicken. We shared garlic naan! Also forgot to picture the Kerala Aapam with the coconut milk which was also good. Definitely will keep coming back. Service is always friendly and fast! read more
This is a small location with a parking lot. It is busy. We were able to get a table and the service is efficient. It has a relaxing vibe. We tried Malabar parotta after seeing a feeling patron eating it. It was so good, I highly recommend trying it. I liked that the samosas were smaller and bite sized. The chicken tikka masala was really good as well. This was a great find and we will be back to try other items. read more
5 months ago
While the food was great and you can tell it is specialized to Kerala style Indian food. I was pleasantly surprised to find an egg with my chicken biriyani and I would get it again. The service was not as great. I did feel that I was ignored due to dining alone compared to other tables that had groups. read more
Kathakali specializes in South Indian cuisine, which means they've got a less basic menu with some fantastic carby options. The quality is high and the restaurant is p o p u l a r. I went for dinner on a Friday night around 8:10 PM and found a line out the door. I was concerned they would turn us away considering the restaurants hours, but they seated my party of 2 and another party at almost 9 PM. Their parking lot is a bit small and unorganized (no clear lines), which is a little less than ideal. Prawn Pakoras (2/5): Definitely my least favorite item I tried. Batter was bland, shrimp overcooked, but the crunch on the outside wasn't bad. Kerrala Aapam (4/5): A little sour and a little sweet. A bit mild, but the coconut was a great bite to have in between all the heavier, spiced flavors. Butter Dosa (4.25/5): The dosa is huge and the texture is super crunchy. Same slight sourness to the batter, but the weakest part was the chutneys - wasn't a big fan of any of them. Munnar Mutton Kurma (4.5): Surprisingly, the curry was by far my favorite item I tried. Mutton was super tender and the black pepper flavor is deceptively more spicy than the initial flavor would imply. Will be back to try more of their curry options for sure. Overall, I'm giving this 4 stars, but I think if you limit yourself to one carb option and try more of the curries, this would be a very strong contender for 5 stars. read more
Whenever I drive past past Kathakali I always see a pretty packed parking lot, so I finally decided to try it because I haven't tried much Indian food on the east side. The restaurant gives family-owned vibes and is very cozy with welcoming staff. The food is super yummy without feeling too heavy afterwards. I LOVE the malabar parotta as it is some of the flakiest and chewy breads I've had and goes so well with the curry. read more
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Thanks Yelp for this gem of a find! I have been craving dosas for weeks now and we happened to be in Kirkland today. I searched up a spot that served dosas and this place popped up. We were a bit early as they opened at 5 pm.... But to my surprise a lot of people were waiting in their cars for this place to open up! That definitely got me excited. You know the food is good when there are people waiting outside before it even opens up! The service inside was amazing - they made sure to check on everyone - the place filled up pretty quickly! I can only speak for my dosa and sambar and idli that I got and they were delicious. Of course I think my mom's is better but this was pretty close. My husband got the butter chicken + garlic naan and was happy with his meal too. So glad to have found this spot and can't wait to come back again! read more
Finally stopped in to try this southern Indian restaurant. It's only 5 min from my house, and I always see the line outside on Fri and Sat night, but we always seem to be headed somewhere else. Finally stopped in on Sunday night with friends. We ordered the Mushroom dosa, the spicy fish steamed in banana leaf, an egg plant dish and a lamb dish (see photos for Indian names of dishes). All were very delicious and flavorful; much more so than other Indian places we have been to. Our fav by far was the lamb and the eggplant dishes. Got to run now, but highly recommend read more
1 year ago
This place is always busy, both in person service and with to go orders. Great sign they have good food, so here we are. We started with Coco Paneer and Masala Dosa. They were good with beer we tried, though we find the beer was a bit too sweet to our tastes. Loved the chutneys served with both appetizers. For dinner, we had Mango Pulisery and Chicken Biriyani. Pulisery was beautiful, very creamy. Never had mango in my curry, but it is very well put together. I have been a fan of biriyani, and love Kathakali version too. Great flavors! We finished our dinner with Pazhampori - fried banana. Nice touch to clean our pallets with the sweetness. This is such a popular busy restaurant in Juanita area, and it is hard not to get rushed. Waiting people were attentive, maybe a bit too much so, and we could not take some leftovers as they just assumed we finished our dinner before asking us if we wanted to box up our food. But again, food was good, and I think I will order a to-go next time when I am hungry for solid Indian food. read more
10 months ago
Wanted to stop by because I was craving Indian food and I'm glad this location was discovered. Kathakali offers quick service and authentic food. Here's what we ordered: - Gunpowder Dosa: crisp and delicate crepe filled with a spicy and aromatic mixture of ground lentils, spices. This was my favorite. - Coco Panweer: lightly fried to crispy perfection, along with the refreshing mint chutney (and I think cranberry sauce?). This dish provided a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that exceeded our expectations. - Chicken Tikka Masala: a classic favorite. Comforting and flavorful choice Great authentic southern Indian food. Friendly staffs - would recommend visiting if around the area! read more
5 months ago
Tasty south Indian dishes at a reasonable price point! My party of 3 had dinner here on a Saturday with only a 15 minute wait. Service was quick and attentive even with a packed house. The employees were really friendly, lots of smiles and kind advice about the menu. We ordered the gun powder dosa, mango green chili prawn curry, parata, bullet naan and kulcha. Everything came out surprisingly quickly and piping hot. Nothing was painfully spicy, though the green chili prawn curry had a good kick. The dosa was my absolute favorite. I will personally skip dessert here though. It's not their strong point. read more
The mutton black pepper curry is amazing, the meat is super tender. I'd get one of the dosa or the kerala appam, they are kind of similar, difficult to eat both for two people volume wise(if you have more your good). I'd skip the shrimp pakora and try more curries, I want to come back and eat more of their curries. read more
I and my friend went in for dinner last night. There wasn't any wait, probably because it was a Wednesday? During weekends and on Friday, the wait times are crazy. This is not a typical Indian restaurant you find in the US, it's South Indian food, specifically a cuisine from the state Kerala. The menu is quite extensive, the description of the dishes on the menu are detailed and easily understandable by a person not familiar with the cuisine. The food is both authentic and delicious, whatever I have ordered here were all great! I got the palakkad avial which was flavorful, this is not a spicy dish, it is very mild. Chicken tikka naan was great as well, not spicy. My friend got the naattu fish moilee, she loved it! The service here is excellent, I would highly recommend this place. read more
3 years ago
Our second time here and the food was excellent! They don't take reservations. Get there as soon as they open to grab a table on the weekends. We went 30 mins after they opened and had to wait for 35 mins for a table. It's a small restaurant and tables are quite cramped. But the food is to die for! It's a unique South Indian cuisine influenced by taste of Kerala. We started with kale cashew pakora - huge portions & shareable. So delicious! We then went on to order the mains - pancharatna adai and avial, chakka thoran dosa, white truffle masala dosa, mango pulisery , malabar parotta & date apple pradhaman. Everything was lip smacking, finger licking good. Literally. The quantities were right for the 6 of us. Highly recommend trying this unique cuisine! read more
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