Just moved to the area a few months ago and this has been my go to spot for Indian food. They never disappoint and the workers are very friendly! read more

Worst customer service and a bad place for family dine in. Homeless outside the restaurant. The server was worst. Staff training needed.

Delicious food, great service, was delivered fast! I got the butter chicken, Indian chai, garlic naan, and gulab jamun dessert - would order again! read more

Great Indian food! I recommend the curry, and the garlic naan. The mango lassi is good too, if that's your thing!

So so bland. I have eaten a ton of great Indian food in my time; this ranks squarely in the bottom 20%. I ordered a vindaloo and it had no spice whatsoever. Not even a tingle. My wife had a masala -- tasted like tomato sauce. I don't get why restaurants can get away with such bland food. I could make a better curry myself. read more

Lets start by saying i used to eat here 1-2 times per week until i moved in April 22 and then the food was solid and easily 4-5 fast forward till today...Did management change? The cost of dishes went up by $4 and the quality plummeted. Such a shame $19 for butter chicken when it is just meh is crazy even for Seattle There are much better around that charge that and the flavors and quality are 100....It is painful for me to say, but I probably will not come back read more

I came to pick up food and waitress was just being snobbish (as always I don't understand why). Anyway I ended waiting for 20 minutes for food that was already done. That girl didn't want to do her job and just hand out the food. Unnecessarily immature read more

We had the lamb jalfrazie curry & vegetables Korma & they were both excellent. The personnel were very friendly and gracious. We can't wait for a chance to go back! read more

Food never got delivered. Grubhub didn't refund the money. The driver never made an effort to contact. No voicemail recieved. No call recieved. read more

My wife orders weekly from this place and it's Very delicious .The guys work hard and do a great job at it ! They do delivery and it's fast enough. read more

Nobody does it like Mirch Masala. We keep coming back for their great selection of vegetarian entrees - my favorites are the chana masala, dal tadka, and paneer tikka masala. Prices are reasonable as far as Seattle goes, and if you get a side order of naan an entree can easily be tomorrow's lunch as well. Service is fast and friendly, and we love them for quick weeknight takeout. read more

Lunch buffet did not have a lot of options. The server seemed disinterested in serving me. Then a large party of young Indian men came in and he perked up to serve them. He offered them naan, which he did not offer me. I think he only wanted to serve other Indians, which is strange. read more

Great service! Super friendly and welcoming server/host. But the food is of poor quality. Sorry to say, it was my first and last time. We ordered the vegetable samosa and pakora platter which was fine! The channa masala messed our stomachs up badly and have had stomach issues ever since we ate from here. The malai chicken was below mediocre just tasted like grilled chicken. Which was served on a hot plate with broccoli and vegetables lol makes no sense. If you've had real malai boti you'd know. read more

This is the best Indian restaurant around Seattle, hands down. The service is amazing, the chefs are fast and accurate, and the food is on point with the flavors of Punjab. The menu is all encompassing and has very many options for vegetarians (many more than other restaurants.) Seriously, I couldn't speak any more highly of this place and the workers that run it. read more

Lived on the hill now for years and Mirch Masala has been consistently great. Buffets are buffets, which is a great value, but order al a carte and I think you will be very pleased. I know of only two/three places in town that make a proper Baingan Bharta and this is one. Everything out of the tandoori is great and butter chicken and tikka masala= classics. dhanyavaad! read more

I ordered takeout and was a bit skeptical when I arrived to pick up my food. There was only one single patron eating at the restaurant- but a bunch of other folks who ordered out. Not sure if I came at a strange time or if it's just a takeout joint, but once I tasted the food it didn't matter. I ordered lamb biryani and shahi paneer. I ordered both dishes 4/5 stars. The biryani had the perfect amount of seasoning. The lamb was tender and not dry. The shahi sauce was a bit thinner than I've tried from other places, but it was still very good. The spice level was fantastic- it had just the right amount of kick. I'll definitely return. read more

Last night my fiancé and I were craving chicken tikka masala. We walk past Mirch masala every time we walk around Cap Hill, and finally decided to give it a try. It definitely did not disappoint. The service was quick and the food was good. A little bit pricey for the quality, which is why I'm not giving it a 5 star. But I would go back there again read more

Wonderfully tasty. Honoured my requests. Delivered by Eat24 super hot and fresh. Very happy with my food from Mirch Masala!

I've only ever been to their lunch buffet. As far as buffets are concerned it's pretty solid. The food always hot and fresh. Multiple vegetarian options. The sauces are hardy and plentiful with just the right amount of spice. My favorite food items are the buttered chicken and the naan. Local. Easy access. Inexpensive. Great neighborhood lunch spot on Cap Hill. read more

I really like this place. Honestly, I do. I've been eating here semi-regularly for the past few years, and their food is really good, but I am giving them one star for the roaches. I usually come in the early afternoons (for the buffet) or get takeout, but I ended up going in at night the other day. Everything was fine until I noticed a cockroach climbing up the wall. Then another one. And then a third one. The wait staff saw and just ignored it. They knew I knew, and no one said anything about the obvious cockroach infestation parading right past my table. I checked out their health inspection records online (did you know you could do that? I had no idea until I decided to look into this), and they have some violations, but nothing that really over the top. I saw another review from July that mentioned cockroaches, though, so this has been going on for at least 2 months. I don't think I can eat here again until they get this under control. read more

Let me take you on an adventure. Long story short, this place is amazing and you should order from them every night ********* Tonight, I found myself upset. I'd been trying to order food for about an hour. One restaurant I pursued waited until I'd stalked their offerings & set my sights upon glorious morsels. I press 'submit'. A message appears: "sorry, you're outside of of our delivery area". ...my stomach sinks... "What? Why, how? I've already entered my address and it says I can order!" I pause. "Fine... I'll just take my business elsewhere." I return to my yelp search. More frantic now as the hunger sets into my gut and the buzz of cheap beer starts to soften the edges of the website in the monitor before me. Mirch Masala scrolls into view "Hmmmmm... I haven't ordered Indian in a while..." I think aloud for no good real reason at all. I click 'start order' and throw myself down the rabbit hole that is, food decision. I add 'Rack of Lamb Chop Masala - House Specialty' to my cart. This is when I realize they deliver for free (*at least to my location*). I have a small, silent moment of appreciation in honor of all those restaurants who offer this endowment. Too long have I furrowed in defeat as I'm charged five dollars, or more, for a delivery charge. "Why?" Because I had sunk too far into my zen-lounge-comfort-zone of a sofa to drive myself a mile away in order to feast on delicious, prepared food. Do I really deserve to pay $5.25 plus a minimum order fee of $40 to remain comfortable in my own den? Following this epiphany of good fortune I immediately return to the menu to find a worthy trade. A trade for the money I saved. Money saved when I didn't have to pay for delivery. I add 'Vegetarian Mixed Appetizer Plate' to my order. Not because I'm a vegetarian, though you probably already derived this form my previous lamb selection. Just because. It sounded good and perhaps because it made me feel better about ordering all this food for one person. 'Submit', success. Foods on the way. Thank god. Food arrives. I'm excited. I'm not prepared. ...I take the first bite. A pinky-dip into the lamb masala sauce. I melt into myself. My tastebuds vibrate. The weight of perfection is heavy. I know already I'll not be able to bear the idea of leaving one, single bit of food, to shiver alone in the fridge. I brace myself for a full-on, food consuming, impromptu, special, devouring occasion. When I enter the container concealing my vegetarian mixed plate my eyes feast upon neatly garnished lightly fried paneer. Golden samosa and plump pakoras. I nearly pass out from the excitement. Or perhaps I did. It's not important. I mix and match the sweet brown sauce and the herby green chutney in combination with all that lies before me. Everything tastes blissfully in harmony with everything else, no matter the combination. Not wanting to get lost in an appetizer created for two, I change course. (Pun painfully intended) "Rock on, Mirch Masala, already a success" I think as I return to my Lamb Masala. The sauce. Ohhhhh the sauce. There is no rival. No likeness on this earth. I Find myself dipping everything. The entire vegetarian mixed plate contents, my fingers. Fast forward 30 minutes and this is where I find myself. Writing a review of the smorgasbord I just devoured. Trying not the let the taste fade away from my tongue. Avoiding water as I know it dilutive powers. Licking the fork; though it's been clean for many licks now. I finished everything. A meal surely prepared for two or more. Gone. I am so satisfied. Go now. Order. read more

Not sure about all the naysayers, but I really enjoyed the food here. I'm sure food fresh from the kitchen is better than their lunch buffet. OMG, the tomato-spinach soup appetizer was incredible! It was my favorite dish of the evening. I want more RIGHT NOW! We also had the garlic/paneer naan bread, saag paneer, butter chicken, chicken vindaloo, and tandoori shrimp. Everything was really tasty, though nothing blew me away completely, except the chicken vindaloo perhaps. Yum. Three stars wasn't spicy at all, so next time I'm getting four stars (I'm Korean though, so the bar is set very high). I wasn't a fan of the raita--a little too sweet. The service was attentive, portions were fair, and the decor was nice. They really need to get rid of those neon signs on the window and put some nice curtains up. I'd really like to see this place do well. It was a shame there were only a smattering of diners on a Thursday night. read more

Wow. I won't be coming back unless this to go order knocks my socks off. The younger gentleman here had no expression except a scowl. I ordered a tandoori chicken for my friend and I wanted to try a new lamb dish. When I asked him for a recommendation, he choose the most expensive dish on the menu. When I asked about rice, he switched back and forth between which of the two dishes did not include rice, even though I pointed out that the menu clearly stated rice is included with. I see why many of the reviews are delivery. The food may be good but the restaurant experience will keep me away. read more

Passable but uninspiring Indian. Not a bad option, but nothing special that will pull you back to eat there again. Another reviewer mentioned the sink in the women's room. Honestly, it's pretty much the most remarkable thing about this place. The dolphin blew my mind a little bit. read more

Ordered from the menu. I would recommend them changing the name to Sugar Masala based on our taste experience. Lamb jalfrezi and Chicken tikka masala both were soaked in sugar it seemed. Chicken was stale and smelly. When asked for feedback, we did say lamb dish was too sweet and the passionate waiter fought back hard. If you dont want feedback, you shouldn't be asking for it. overall a very poor place food and service wise. It was not our first time there, but certainly the last. What a waste of time and money, it was. read more

This was my first time trying Indian food so was not sure what to expect and my taste buds were soooo happy! This place was sooooo good, the customer service was excellent and I highly recommend this place! read more

This place is ridiculous! The fact that there are about as many Indian restaurants within roughly 5-6 blocks of each other on this one Seattle street than in the entire city of Portland just makes me want to cry. At least we still have our pro NBA franchise, and real estate is still affordable here! Seriously, if any of those other Indian restaurants are even half as good as Mirch Masala then I'm gonna have to start planning roadies to Seattle at least quarterly! Their daily buffet (yes, even on the weekend) was an amazing bargain at $7.95 - that's cheaper than most of the Indian buffets we have even out in the 'burbs! And the food...oh lord the food! I nearly killed myself trying just about every item in the buffet (avoiding only the Mushroom Masala due to my fear of mushrooms) and everything was fantastic! The Aloo Saag was one of the best I've ever had - I really appreciate that the spinach wasn't chopped/pureed as finely as most places do it. Their Murgh Makhani (aka Butter Chicken) was so absolutely to die (or kill) for - full of wonderful chunks of white meat, tender enough to cut with a fork, and wonderfully seasoned with the perfect, creamy texture. Oh so good! I also dug their Chana Masala, and their chutney's (especially the zippy green mint) were so good I was thinking about how to try and smuggle some out in my pocket! They also had a dish I'd never heard of before called called "Methi Chicken" that was amazing - a quick google search and I learned that "methi" is the Pakistani word for fenugreek (not uncommon in Indian/Pakistani cuisine), but this too was a real standout cooked on the bone and simmered in a tasty, garlicky curry. Even during the buffet they bring you delicious, fresh naan, and the servers did a great job of keeping our water and soft drinks full. Combine these prices, delicious food, and great service, and Mirch Masala would be my second home if I lived in Seattle! Maybe us Portlanders need to start a petition to see if the owners would open a spot a couple hours south in PDX! read more

Ordered delivery from here and it was not good. Did the owners change? I was surprised to read some really solid reviews. Maybe it was an off night or maybe the dine-in experience is very different. My chicken vindaloo was somewhat small, with potato chunks and big pieces of chewy chicken. Some of the chicken pieces still had the skin attached to it and it had that slimy, boiled chicken skin texture to it... ewww. I ended up eating mostly curry over rice, but there wasn't much curry sauce, which was another disappointment. The best thing out of the order was the garlic naan, which was good, soft and chewy. Delivery was also quite fast (about 30 minutes). read more

I haven't had the opportunity to eat much Indian food. I asked our server what she would recommend for someone who doesn't do spicy very well. She recommended Lamb Boti Kabab which came with lots of vegetables. She mentioned that the dry dishes tend to be less spicy. All I can say was that it was amazing! The spices were strong and flavorable. The meat was tender. I will definitely be returning for the great food and service. read more

not so sure why people say this is a good place for seattle.. this was one of my least favorite indian restaurants i've been to. i tried their buffet which was somewhat limited in their offering and i didn't like most of the stuff.. the dishes with chicken were really dry.. the garlic naan bread was good though. doubt i'll ever be back read more

Broadway has a brand new Indian Restaurant across the street from Castle between John and Thomas. Mirch Masala's strong points lie in the flavor of its food and the friendliness of its staff. I stopped by to place an order to go and was greeted as I entered by the staff, and offered tea and a seat while I waited. Clearly the staff was out to impress. I ordered the chicken vindaloo and some plain naan. (Total= $14 after tax) The vindaloo was very tasty with a decent amount of spice for a 3 star order and included plenty of chicken. This was refreshing because many places skimp on the chicken in favor of potatoes with their vindaloos. However, despite the excellent flavoring, the vindaloo was much thinner than I like. On its own it was almost like a spicy chicken soup rather than a curry. I had to mix in all of my rice to get it close to thick enough to eat with a fork. The restaurant also seems to be unable to decide whether it is a take-out joint or a sit-down restaurant. The tables are dark wood with cloth napkins stuffed in the water glasses and there is a floor to ceiling wine rack prominently displayed behind the counter. However, the restaurant has the same fast-food grill structure left over from the Tacos Guaymas, which previously occupied the space. The combination of fine dining furniture with fast-food kitchen space creates a disjointed atmosphere. I recommend Mirch Masala for a quick lunch or take-out dinner, but it loses one star for watery vindaloo and one for a confused atmosphere. read more

The only reason my partner and I walked through the door of Mirch Masala was because of their "buy 1 dinner, get 1 free" coupon in the Valpak mailer, and because hey, another reason to eat Indian food, great. Everything about the atmosphere has already been mentioned in other reviews on here, and I agree with those, so moving on..... About the food: The chai was only mildly hot, which made it drinkable immediately (yes!) but it got cold almost as immediately (no!). The naan was ok. The tomato and spinach soup sounded like a good appetizer but it wasn't! Talk about *bitter*! I love tomato soup, but that tasted like it had been boiled with a dozen aluminum spoons in it. Ok, so on to the main courses: My partner ordered some lamb dish, which she says was "delightfully complex." I ordered the malai kofta: the sauce was perfect, but the kofta balls were hecka salty, even for me, a self-proclaimed saltaholic. Aak! I wouldn't have total beef with this place if it wasn't for the shoddy wrap-up of mediocre dining experience: When we got the check, neither of our dinners was "free" as the coupon advertised it would be. Instead, $7 had been deducted from the total bill, and when we asked the waitress why, she said that the coupon wasn't REALLY for a free entree of lesser value, it had a $7 maximum discount (which was conveniently never mentioned.) And all the dinners cost more than $7! THEN, adding inappropriate inquiry to injury, she asked if my partner and I are "sisters." We say "No." "Really? You look so much alike." She incessantly proceeds with, "Are you just friends??" "No." ........ Come on people, you have a restaurant on BROADWAY IN CAPITOL HILL. Two people of the same gender eating dinner together can't be THAT unusual. Especially since your website shouts out the fact that you are located in a "colorful neighborhood." Skip this place. Take your "sisters" and "friends" elsewhere. read more

This is our go-to Indian restaurant on Capitol Hill. I love the family, the food, the casual atmosphere! We seem to order the same things every time and they're consistently great! We get Saag Paneer, Mutter Paneer, garlic naan and another naan which we switch up from time to time. You really can't go wrong here. They also offer take-out and delivery. read more

This one included, there isn't a good Indian restaurant on Capitol Hill, unfortunately. Very mediocre food if you choose the lunch buffet ($9). The basmati rice was the best dish. For example, there were large chunks of dry chicken in a masala-type sauce and a vegetable pakora that was as hard as rock. Probably from a previous day. The fish with onions and green peppers smothered in a sauce was fine. However, there wasn't much else to choose from., aside from two other dishes, including "frozen mixed vegetables in sauce" (not everything had a name). On the other hand, the salad "bar" was a joke, just some chopped romaine and another cucumber/onion mix. There was only one kind of chutney and the rest of the condiments were nasty (hot). * * * * The worst thing was that the $15 Yelp voucher I had found and purchased online was refused, even though there are no restrictions on its use. The owner was unpleasant, sarcastic, and aggressive. (I had to contact Yelp to get a refund on the voucher. What a drag). As one who practices yoga regularly, it is so disappointing to go to an Indian restaurant and find owners and staff interested only in turning a buck rather honoring their word. read more

Indian food is so complex, and i'm a really picky eater, so naturally I was excited to see a restaurant that offered a buffet lunch on a weekend (ah, the perfect opportunity to sample small bites of everything to discern what I like / dislike!). The boyfriend and I came here and left with full tummies and mild food coma. THE PROS: lunch buffet is only $7.95 and it's offered 7 days a week, which is rare. The food also seems really fresh and I saw cooks rotating dishes at least 2-3 times while we ate. It's also a very clean and relaxed atmosphere. The naan is divine, light and just the right amount of chewy. The mint chutney has a tasty kick to it, and the vegetarian offerings were respectable. The rice pudding is super tasty, and I wish I had left room in my gut to eat more of it! THE CONS: it might be cuz we came on a Sunday, but I felt like the buffet offerings were pretty limited in terms of the # of dishes. Also, do NOT try the weird macaroni pasta dish hiding amongst the salad bar. It looks intriguing, and I'd never seen macaroni noodles hanging out in an Indian buffet, so I had to give it a go. Blech! Skip skip skip. Now that I've sampled a few things, I think I will return and order off the menu next time. For such a cheap buffet, it's above average, and I will be back! read more

Totally great late night food option!! I didn't realize this place was open late until we were on our way to Charlies (out of pure hunger mind you) when we were seized on the sidewalk with some samples. They were good and they convinced us to come in and eat. They had a limited late night menu, but we all got wraps. Veggie, lamb and chicken. YUM! And $5! I'm totally coming during the buffet to try out more of their food, but just thought everyone should know a great spot to check out when it's 1am and you're hungry on the hill. read more

Butter chicken was sweet. Paneer masala was bland. Bleh ... I am never going back to this place again. read more

I went in for the lunch buffet. I was pleased to see that they offered mostly vegetarian dishes. Relative to other Indian restaurants, everything was pretty bland and mushy, almost overcooked. Lacking spice! I understand that Indian food is usually saucy and cooked in gravy, but everything was really watery. The tomato-based sauces literally tasted like they poured cambells tomato soup over the food :/ The price for the buffet is 10 dollars, more than you'd pay elsewhere. The location might require that they charge more for their food, but they should at least make it taste better. Also, words of wisdom to the staff: SMILE! You look grumpy and make me feel uncomfortable. read more

We love Indian food, and this was the second Indian restaurant we went to on Capitol Hill. Of the three Indian restaurants in the central Broadway area I can say this is our least favorite and least likely to return to. We went to the buffet, which was not impressive. Quality was mediocre and it did not inspire us to want to return. I highly recommend Ana Purna or India Express, they are much better if a little more expensive, but they will not disappoint you the way Mirch Masala does. read more

The flavors are definitely sweeter than proper North Indian cooking, though I was ordering with friends who won't touch a bit of spice so everything came out mild. The menu was solid americanized Indian (butter chicken, flavored naan, samosas) with a few real surprises (panner tikka and biryani). Overall, this place is A-OK. Using the Yelp ratings, that's three stars. It's decent, well-priced Seattle Indian food. Paneer is firm and well-cooked. Chicken is tender. Rice is aromatic. I'd like a little bit more subtle flavor, and a lot less sweet in-your-face sugar. But, overall, it's inoffensive and solid. I don't think you could find a bad thing to order. The only odd thing I've found about the place is that the "raita" we were served was actually rice pudding. Talk about sweet! Edit: Second go-round, with much hotter food. Still just mediocre - and it's really not cool that they serve rice pudding in place of raitha. Ugh. read more