It is a kiosk ordering, self service place. There are tables and chairs to sit at. The service is…read morepretty quick and the food is incredible. I ordered the spicy lemongrass tofu vermicelli noodle bowl. It is so filling, a great deal. The flavor is the perfect mix of umami, sweet, salty, and a hint of spice. The tofu is marinated and the bowl comes with sauces to pour as you wish.

I came here with a group of 7 on Saturday for dinner, and was pleasantly surprised. Ordering is…read moredone through a kiosk, and you seat yourself afterward. Our food came out very fast, within 10 or so minutes. I ordered the chicken vermicelli noodles (bun ga nuong) with an added egg roll, while my partner got the grilled pork banh mi. Both came with generous portions of meat, which were a bit too salty, but delicious overall. While the food isn't quite the traditional Viet cuisine I'm used to, I was impressed by the quality -- especially considering the restaurant's fast and casual format.

Excellent Indian Street food with equally excellent service!…read more We ordered the chicken tikka roll and aloo tikki chaat. Both were bursting with flavor with heat level mild enough for those who tend to shy away from heat. I especially loved the aloo tikki chaat and found it to be the PERFECT balance of savory, sweet, spicy and tangy flavors. Their chai is made from scratch and topped off my meal nicely. Service was very friendly and helpful with my many questions. We tend to eat a lighter lunch and found the sharing the aloo chaat and eating our own wrap was just the right amount.

I have tried the food here and it is good. But to be honest, I'm here for the soft serve,…read moreespecially the annual lychee flavor, which is my fav! For the month of June (2026) in honor of World Cup - Spice Waala is serving a special sundae that includes chocolate sauce and a house made churro. Well worth the stop.

Finally! A good Indian restaurant in Seattle proper! We ordered the Curry Leaf Chicken biryani,…read moresaag paneer, samosas and garlic naan. Everything was phenomenal. There were quite a few items on the menu we weren't familiar with and the table next to us could see we were overwhelmed with the choices, so they suggested we had to order the curry leaf chicken and we wouldn't be disappointed. They were right! I love saag paneer so I get that everywhere, but this was one of my favorites, the flavor was perfection. Everything was flavorful and well spiced, with a bit of a kick even though we ordered some items mild, but everything was so delicious you had to power through the heat. Service was great. Our waiter was very patient with us and explained the different biryanis, but I'm glad the table next to us stepped in and offered a suggestion. Ambiance was also wonderful, lots of Indian families and groups of friends that evening so you know it's a good spot! Highly recommend and we will definitely be going back.

Food: We ordered a decent number of dishes: Biriyani, Curry Leaf Chicken, Veg Curry, Manchurian…read moreCorn, Naan. All were pretty solid. The low spice level was good for my weak palate and overall the flavors were solid. In particular, I liked the veggie curry. Service: This was where the experience felt lackluster. It took well over 10 minutes for the one server (not her fault, they're lowkey understaffed for a Sunday lunch) to make their way to our table after we were sat. Our waters were never filled once after the initial filling (why would we still be expected to tip?), and the food took longer than average to come out than I've had at other Indian establishments. Granted, the food was better than I've had at other Indian places, but the time it took for things to come out was a bit longer than we would've liked. The plates that were at our table were also definitely cleaned poorly. The restaurant is only a GOOD rating out of five on the cleanliness scale (inspection done by the health department in the state of WA) and I think that does not come without reason. My plate still had some food remnants and smudges from previous servings. Atmosphere: Pretty decent place to talk, seating was fine, bathrooms were clean. Overall no other issues with cleanliness outside of the plate.

Ordered two shawarmas, one beef one chicken…read more Both marinated beautifully to bring out the unique flavors of each meat and the pita was made fresh in their fire oven. Definitely coming back!

********CLOSED************…read more They recently closed and reopened under a different name. It's now called THE BOSPHORUS PALACE. We originally went because we had seen good reviews for Almanqal Mediterranean Grill. When we got there, the server mentioned it's basically the same place but with a different menu, so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The food took quite a while to come out and when it finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. The bread honestly tasted like something bought from a grocery store. The rice was very bland, and although the salad was actually really good, the chicken was extremely dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. The presentation looked nice, but the taste just didn't match. The portions were also quite small, and the prices felt very high for what you get. The service was just okay overall. Maybe they are still new and working things out, but for the price and portion size it just didn't feel worth it. Overall, it felt like a waste of time and money considering the quality and quantity of the food.

Naan- moist and tasty. Portion was generous too Service…read more-quick, granted it wasn't too parked Butter chicken - I can't write enough praises . The leftovers were enough for another one. I went on a rainy Monday evening as I waited for traffic to die down. Curry is a great remedy for the cold. Music could be turned down a little.

Ordered Shahi Paneer, Malai Kofta, Butter Naan and Plain Rice…read more All were good in taste and the service was good as we explicitly asked for utensils, spoons and napkins. Quantity was good, I would recommend to check on rice with entrees (curries) before you order additional rice.

I had the chance to try this place during a kids' event they hosted, and it was my first time…read morevisiting. Honestly, coming from the Middle East, I was really impressed with the food. Their chicken garlic shawarma was so flavorful, and the falafel was crispy, fresh, and actually bigger than what most places serve around Seattle -- and thankfully not burnt lol like I've experienced in so many spots here. The tabbouleh was fresh and good, although the flavor was a little different from what I'm personally used to. I also tried their cheese croissant and omg... I completely fell in love with it. It was so light and airy that I ended up eating two! Not the super buttery heavy croissant style we usually see. This one had a sprinkle of zaatar on top and it was amazing. I don't think it's on their regular menu, but I highly recommend they add it soon because it deserves a permanent spot. I'll definitely be coming back very soon with my husband for breakfast!

Based on all the reviews, I ordered the following for pickup:…read more1) Grilled Garlic Chicken Bowl 2) Tahini Beef Kufta Sandwich 3) Hummus Mezze PROS - The best saffron rice I have ever had, it was fragrant, buttery and full of flavor. The hummus was also unique; it had almonds and a very different texture than the traditional hummus. It's more creamy and dense. CONS - Unfortunately, the chicken is the driest chicken I have ever had. Some pieces were burnt and some pieces were just dry and chewy at the same time. The beef was also dry and for some reason, had pieces of chicken in the sandwich - which would have been a wonderful surprise if the beef and chicken wasn't so dry to begin with. In hindsight, maybe I should have asked for a side of garlic sauce but I don't think that would have helped with the unfortunate dry protein. For reference, I ordered on a Sunday evening so maybe it was a new chef or something? I also had to wait an extra 10 mins for my scheduled takeaway order because the cashier seemed new and there was only one person in the kitchen. So bummed, all the reviews made me excited to try this place out. Even though the rice and hummus are well done, I don't think I want to go back.

Geni's is consistently delicious, and the best part is they're a local market staple. Friendly and…read morequick service is an understatement! I've only ever interacted with kind and gracious hosts that are deservedly proud of their excellent craft.

from fall to spring, chai from geni's is a must-have every week at my local farmer's market. truly,…read morethere's not a chai that comes close to it in the city-- incredibly well-spiced, as are all their menu items, and always a little gingery. I love their lentil sambusas, and it's always a treat to grab one of their rotating meat entrees for lunch. both of the owners and all of their staff are incredibly kind and friendly, and it's been a joy to be a regular for the last few years. I cannot recommend them enough.

Delightful. We had the Tofu Larb salad which was SO GOOD. A very generous portion of tofu, plus…read moreseveral types of mushrooms of pleasing tastes and textures that you won't find at just any restaurant. We also had the Phad Thai. Where we come from, it's hard to find this dish without fish sauce, so we were thrilled to find it at a vegan Thai spot. The Phad Thai was SO delicious, with fresh peanuts and sprouts and the tofu was prepared perfectly. The restaurant interior is beautiful and service was kind and attentive. Portions were very generous. We will definitely return next time we visit Seattle.

This is one of my fave thai food spots - vegan or not!! Honestly, you can't even tell the dishes…read moreare vegan, aside from the absence of meat/egg. I highly recommend the lunch combo - it is SUCH A GOOD DEAL (and offered daily). I also got the phad see ew; the flat rice noodles were big and chewy. At other Thai places, some of the noodles break apart in the wok but these were intact and the perfect texture. Lastly, between the Bellevue and Seattle locations, Seattle takes the win, no doubt. (I think the portions are bigger for the lunch combo...)