Had chicken biryani; very tasty; 3 of 5 was seriously spicy!! Looking forward to trying entrees

I have tested all the Indian food, restaurants around the area, and this is by far the best flavor, the 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. read more

Stopped by Manraj's Kitchen on a whim and ended up finding one of the best Indian spots we've tried in 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. read more

Moved out of the state about 2 years ago and just flew in today - wanted to figure out a great place to eat for old times sake and Manraj Palace popped into mind first thing and we found out they moved locations and have updated the name to Manraj's Kitchen. LUCKILY - the food and service has not changed. The food : wow I have missed this food. As always, we ordered way too much but I am already looking forward to eating it tonight!! Please make sure to check out the new location and you seriously cannot go wrong with any of the dishes here!! read more

Manraj Kitchen is a North Indian restaurant. Small business, women and minority owned. They are still in the process of getting everything up and running starting with signage. The owner (Ranjit Kaur) is a delight to talk to. Service was good. Prompt seating. Got the appetizer platter served with the tangy tamarind date chutney and spicy green (cilantro mint) sauce. The fritters, samosa and the kebabs were great. Loved the Punjabi samosa! The Peshawari Naan was just as I expected, sweet and perfectly warm. The Mixed Grill could have been better with a Tandoori sauce on the side. It was served with complimentary rice but there was no liquid to supplement the rice and the meat. Could have been marinated a bit longer. The variety of chicken, seafood, kebabs was great but was kind of dry and hard to eat. Something that the owner can certainly look at and improve. I would certainly love the try their other curries. Wouldn't hesitate to give them a try again and refresh my review. Note: They have a small convenience store inside the restaurant. This used to be Happy Express and am glad to see an Indian restaurant in its place. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful staff. Very personable. I can tell the owner really cares about what leaves her kitchen. This is our new go-to place! read more

What a great surprise in Auburn! Craving some vegetarian, Indian food, and this restaurant is a hidden gem. Food was clearly homemade and tasted delicious, Owner is very inviting and courteous, and the ambiance is authentic Indian. I had the vegetarian combo with an additional Kheer for dessert. Best spot for amazing Indian food. read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Vegetable Samosas - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Still my favorite Indian restaurant in the area! They have been around for 25 years and it's easy to see why they continue to be a local favorite. While they may be a little bit pricey, they offer generous coupons for takeout orders and you can order online! We are big fans of their garlic naan, sweet naan, butter chicken, tikka masala, korma, palak paneer, biryani, and pakora. They also have Thali or combination dinners if you're feeling indecisive or unsure about what to order. While the ambiance is a little dated, their warm dishes, convenient location, and pleasant staff members make up for it. Definitely come here! read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Rice Pillaw - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

We enjoyed a delicious Iunch with butter chicken, mushroom chicken (a lovely light cream sauce), rice, and two kinds of fresh from the oven naan. All was clearly homemade and the portions were very generous - so generous, in fact, that we had to take home most of our sides of naan (unheard of for us)! The hostess, who is also the owner, was very friendly and chatty. She let us know that the restaurant will likely soon be moving to a new location near downtown Auburn, which will be good for us as it's considerably closer to our home. Excellent food, good portions, friendly service, and a welcoming vibe make this a definite go-to when you're in the area. read more

We had terrible service. We got there about 7:50 PM and were only one of two tables. The girl who was our server - I'm guessing it was the owner's daughter was beyond rude. You could tell she didn't want to be there. I asked for a little ghee so I could put it on my tandoori as it was a bit dry. When I asked for it she said"what do you want it for?". Then proceeded to bring me about a teaspoon full. Basically useless. Then at 8:50 she came over as my friend put his fork down and grabbed his plate and said "we are closing". I guess she decided he'd had enough. However, their son about 15-16 years old, came over and told us how his mom loved to cook and she put love into all her dishes. This young man should own the restaurant. He was delightful! His sister, not so much. We probably won't go back as there are plenty of other restaurants that have great service and food. read more

The lamb vindaloo was some of the best I've ever had along with the garlic naan. Service was friendly and I even got to taste test the vindaloo before hand to make sure it was spicy enough, it was read more

We had lunch today and the food was delicious .We had chicken malai and lamb tikka masala. The sauces were amazing and I had some left to take home for dinner. WE usually get garlic naan and have tried almost everything on the menu. Staff is wonderful and lots of easy parking. Highly recommend. read more

The best Indian food in town! So good, my GF and I eat here all the time, and they always have great food and service

We love this place & hope they stay in business forever! The lady who owns it is so nice & has the best recommendations. Make sure to order the eggplant dish! Everything is so delicious. read more

I just had two lunches and two dinners here. The food was outstanding. The garlic naan is like desert. Chicken curry and butter chicken highly recommended. read more

Do you love Indian food? You will love this place. The spices in each dish were perfectly blended. You like it spicy? They serve it spicy. I went with 5 Stars on the spice because I roll like that and it was the perfect amount of heat. The staff was friendly and helpful as well. read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Lamb meat combo plate. - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

We were on the hunt for a Washington spot and tried a lot from Kent to Gig Harbor- this was the best we found. They are consistently good. Naan prices are higher than anywhere else which is a little random but as for the food it's great. We have taken out and dined it. read more

Friendly staff, food is absolutely delicious! Picked up some to go for a work lunch, crew left no leftovers! read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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The best Indian food. Great service. Butter chicken, lamb samosas, veggie samosas, lamb vindaloo, garlic naan, chicken and saag paneer were all 10/10. This is the new location for the restaurant that used to be in Kent- same menu and owners and everything. The restaurant still has the old Happy Express logo on the building but it's Manraj Kitchen inside :) read more

Delicious combination plates with some of the best naan and curry I have had in a while. I should also mention this is one of the few places offering Thali / Combination plates. read more

Tip: Make sure to take advantage of the Specials (see picture) they have going on. We purchased 4 entrees, and got 2 plain and 2 garlic naans for free. We usually get takeout, but dine-in is also available. Portions are not huge, but food was good. The biryani wasn't my favorite (strange with a cherry on top). Malai kofta, paneer tikka masala, and artichoke lamb were all delicious. read more

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New location but same excellent food! Love this place for dine in, but the take out is also great.

We love their food! We used to order from the location on Kent kangley road They have moved to this location in Auburn. Large parking lot in front makes it easy. The food is always amazing and the menu has great variety for everyone! Highly recommend!! read more

We ate at the Auburn location. The three of us got vegetarian options, and everything was very tasty. The menu is more varied than what we usually see, and we eat Indian food several times a year. Will return when we're passing through. read more

Great food, great service, wonderful ambience. It's our go to! It's a new location, and they're still working on decorating and converting -- but the food is so good! read more

This is our favorite indian place hands down. Our favorites are the chicken tikka masala and chicken malai. Their sauces are super creamy and flavorful and as someone with a gluten allergy, I have safely eaten their food for as long as we have been patrons. We have been ordering from them for about a decade. If you used to go to Manraj Palace in Kent, this is them!! The new location is really bright and open. Very easy to get to and has dedicated parking. read more

If you love Indian food, or just trying for the first time this restaurant is a must!! The service was wonderful, friendly, and fast. You feel like your family when you walk in the door!! We had a party of 7 and tried so many different things, every bite was delicious and made with love. I had lamb and it was flavorful and so tender. Not only will we be back, we will recommend this to anyone who wants to try or loves Indian food. Absolutely delicious!!!!!!!! read more

The food here is spectacular!!! They cater to all allergy and food sensitivities with kindness and willingness! Service is also excellent. This is a fairly small, somewhat cozy place, that you don't want to miss!!! read more

Their new location is very bright and clean. This was my first time eating at this family-owned restaurant and the menu had Indian classics along with many more options than I have seen at some other establishments. I got a chance to talk to the owner of the restaurant while checking out and she was so wonderful to get to know! The service was great and they are very attentive to their customers. I would definitely return to eat again. read more

The food was amazing and the employees were all great. I will definitely come back especially for the chicken samosa. So many options too!

The kindest place. Food is incredible. Best butter chicken and garlic naan in the area. Highly recommend

Just wanted to give a "shout out" to a new Indian restaurant in Auburn....Manraj's Kitchen at 530 W Main where Happy Express used to be and before that it was Andes and before that ?????. Anyway, the food was great. We ordered the Mixed Appetizer w/ Skeekh Kabob, Vegetable Samosa, Chicken Pakora and Onion Bhaji. Chicken Tikki Masala and Lamb Hyderabadi. Everything was great. This is by FAR better than the other 2 Indian restaurants in Auburn. read more

This was one of our favorite restaurants when it was still located in Kent and we'll drive even further to Auburn now to still get their delicious food! The chicken malai, tikka masala and korma are all incredible, and the meat is always so tender and flavorful. The staff has always been very kind and courteous to us as well. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Manraj Palace never disappoints! They provide fast, friendly service and their food is so incredibly delicious! Don't let this place pass you by - they are truly a gem. I've been coming here for years and they have always treated me and my family so well. Their food is definitely made with love. read more

This was like a hug to my soul. I loved that there was an option to not have spice (hot). The service was just ok, but the flavor of the food made up for it. I'm full and satisfied. read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Mango Chicken Chicken Malai Chai Hot Chai Cold - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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Lovely local restaurant. Food was good and plentiful. I rather enjoyed the Naan, tikka masala and lamb samosas. Check it out! read more

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Not good for takeout. When I had went to the restaurant to pick up my order the man at the front desk read back my order and it also shown on the screen and everything was right. But when I get home I was missing an item. By this time it was a little after they close at 9 too so when I called I couldn't reach anyone or go back. read more

We ordered some food including some Naans from Manraj Palace and had it delivered through DoorDash. When we took the Naans out of the foil wrap, we were disappointed to see that the Naans has some dark Fingerprints-like spots on them and decided not to eat them. Manraj Palace, shame of you for sending such food, paid by hard earned money of people through DoorDash. You know that people can't "return" food that are of unacceptable quality through food delivery services and still send them! Had we been dining in your restaurant, would you have still served those gross Naans to us? read more

Manraj’s Kitchen - Naans with dark fingerprints dark spots - Indian Near Me - Auburn, Washington

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I ordered take-out, and I feel like whatever j order I always get the same two dishes..... are there unspoken rules abut eating Indian food? It was all good. Pricey... very pricey.... Very! Their naan is tasty too. One of the things about this place is their inconsistent amounts served. Meat is not weighed and so sometimes you will have 2-3 pieces of meat in a whole lot of sauce and another time 5-7 pieces of meat with sauce to cover that. Food tastes great.... But pricey... $30 for one. read more

First time trying and we were all so happy with the quality and variety of the food we tried. Garlic and regular naan, veggie and lamb samosas, butter chicken, lamb roagnjosh (3/5 heat), mushroom paneer, chicken madras (4/5 heat), aloo paratha. Everything was fantastic. 4/5 heat was spicy and flavorful, 3/5 heat is flavorful and mild. Recently moved to the Maple Valley/Kent area and are so pleased to have found this spot! Definitely on our go-to list! read more