I love Taste of India! It's probably my favorite Indian restaurant in Seattle. I've been dining…read morehere for years and it has never disappointed me. They have good customer service, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, delicious food, and generous portions. The only negative I could think of is the parking, but I've always been lucky finding street parking. My favorite go-to dishes are Tikka Masala (protein: usually with Lamb) with Rice, Butter Masala (protein: usually with Chicken) with Rice, Spinach-Paneer Naan Bread, and Mango Lassi to drink. A bonus is they typically give you a complimentary plate of Potato Samosas as a starter. Check out this neighborhood-style, casual Indian restaurant the next time you are in the University District of Seattle. While you're in the area, down the street from Taste of India is another amazing business to check out and support-- Scarecrow Video! They have been in business since 1988 and they have the largest collection of physical media (currently, surpassing over 155,000) available to rent!!!

Typically I really enjoy Taste of India but hadn't been since pre-pandemic and stopped by on my…read morelast visit to Seattle. I'm not sure what happened on my last visit as the curries were on the colder side. When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult, there is a small parking lot out front, if that's full you'll need to find street park. The restaurant itself feels warm, casual, and bustling. Queen you walk in you have the option to sit on the backyard patio or in the dining room. We opted to sit in the dining room as it just felt more intimate and the vibe we were wanting for dinner. For our appetizer, we started with the Samosas (Two crispy pastries filled with your choice of freshly mixed vegetables or delicately spiced lean ground beef) which were excellent. Next we ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and butter chicken. The naan and samosas showed up piping hot but the chicken tikka masala & butter chicken were cold. I probably should have said something as I was disappointed but was too hungry to care at that moment. If I'm in the Seattle area I may stop by Taste of India again.

So we visited here, with obv an appetite for lunch before leaving seattle on the start of our road…read moretrip, and we ATE. It was so so surprisingly good! We knew Seattle had a better Indian food scene, but, we were def taken by surprise. The unique thing of the menu was - they change it every 2 months, region dependent.. we were lucky to get the Maharashtrian menu - which consisted of various dishes from various locations and families. From a simple varan bhaat (yellow dal with no spices just tumeric and rich ghee, salt and lemon) and plain rice to the spicy Kolhapuri dishes (Both nonveg and veg) to the amazing starters.. and fantastic sweets (tried the puran poli) . The CHAI was just WOW! We met the headchef as well, everything was just fantastic.. the place the was well lit and big, very spacious.. the service was polite, prompt! Tejal was just too kind and helpful. This place def deserves more than a 5 star!

We visited Nirmal's a few months ago, and the food was so memorable! My favorite was the stuffed…read morecapsicum -- absolutely out of this world. I loved the authentic flavors and how thoughtfully everything was prepared. The ambience is modern, warm, and inviting, making it a great place for a relaxed meal. The owner even stopped by to chat with us and shared some interesting stories about the restaurant and their rotating regional menus. We'll definitely be back to see which part of India they explore next!

I was excited to try their dosa and it didn't disappoint! This is a great spot to try on a First…read moreThursday in Pioneer Square or on your way to/from a game. There is ample seating and windows to people watch from your seat. The service was great, friendly and attentive. And the food was delicious! We all tried some of their drinks were tasty and unique.

Was a bit wary going in because decor is a smidge sparse and the L shape of the seating area is…read morefunky, but the food is delicious. Staff had an overall quiet vibe and super friendly. They don't do the buffet on the weekends (we learned) but we ordered from the menu and were impressed. We had butter chicken, spinach and garlic naan, stir fried noodles with egg and I tried the chai tea (which is unsweetened). Oh and my husband tried the chicken fried rice.

I came back again for annual PAX visit! this time I was part of the ordering :) The food was pretty…read morefast, though admittedly a little slower than I wanted for the rush we were in (next time we might take to-go) and the servers are sometimes a bit absent... but the food is amazing! I guess it's more the kind of place you go when you have some time. I think the curry was better than the dry tikka, so I think next time I would just do a couple curries.

Stopped in during our Seattle walking trip. Clean restaurant that smells amazing. Delicious…read morecocktails made with fresh ingredients. Tiki hubby and I shared a plate with lamb, pita, veggies. Cooked so good. Wish I could have room for more curry looks great. Soft fluffy pita. Service was excellent. Drinks yummy

Our family loves Indian food, and we have eaten at many restaurants in the Seattle area, but this…read moreone is our #1 top choice. The food is absolutely fantastic, with a large menu that includes both meat and vegetarian dishes. We dined there recently for lunch, and everything we ordered came fresh, fast, and delicious. Our favorites were: appetizers of papadum with a variety of hot sauces, and an amazing golgappe; chicken korma; an outstanding achari soya chaap; lamb rogan josh; and veggie mango curry. We topped our meal off with a sweet gulab jamun that just about finished us off. We will definitely return soon to sample more of this delicious cuisine. Wow.

I absolutely love this place. The Butter Chicken is phenomenal and the Garlic Naan is to die for…read more I typically come here for lunch and they are never busy inside, and there is always plenty of seating available. The restaurant is immaculate and the waiters are polite and attentive. There is plenty of parking in back as well.

The best butter chicken I have ever had! The customer service is shitty but the food is amazing. I…read morehave had my share of butter masala and none compares

Pretty lacklustre quality Indian food, but we appreciated the vegan options. We ordered three…read moredishes--a vindaloo with tofu, a house curry specialty with tofu, and an aloo gobi--with some roti on the side, all 4 out of 5 for spiciness. The food came quickly, but it became apparent after a few bites that the quality just wasn't there. The curries were quite watery, lacking depth of flavour, and proper integration. We were honestly shocked how poor the curries were. It's not like they tasted bad, but there was simply no depth of flavour, depth, nor proper array of flavours. Friendly service, reasonably priced, moderate portions. I wouldn't return unless I knew they totally revamped all the dishes / got a new chef.

Everything on the menu is delicious and so many vegetable dishes make it one of my favorite places…read moreto grab food. Friendly staff! The Yeti Bar is great too!

Yeah pretty solid…read more Location is downstairs and small. I'm a big guy and everything was sized down...ceiling, decor, tables, chairs. I felt oversized at 6-2. The menu is huge...lots to choose from, and I don't read the language so I was totally overwhelmed by the choices. I cold never have read the entire menu in time to order. So I landed on one thing that looked ok and decided to get that. I got the samay baji with lamb. $30. My partner got a chicken curry. I had chai and she an Indian hot toddy. The food was excellent. Super flavorful, fresh...great. I liked the chai and the toddy was good as well...though it needed a minute to steep before it got really good. Our entrees came out about 5 minutes apart. My dish had a very hot pepper garnish that I was not expecting - and is not in the menu description. The bill for two was $80+ without apps and they automatically add a 15% service fee which I also did not expect...it's not mentioned anywhere until you get the bill. Overall it was great. I've been before and I'll go again...but now I know better I'll check the menu first and be more deliberate about what I get.

I came here on a Friday around 5:30 p.m. and it was empty. I picked my table and appreciated the…read morebeautiful menu. This place isn't large inside, but is perfect for a small group outing. I order the paneer tikka masala with garlic nan. The dish was amazing, flavorful, and the garlic nan was perfectly cooked. Even the rice tasted good. The chef even came over and asked me if I enjoyed my meal. For desert, I had gulab jamun which was good but not the best I've had. Overall, this was a great experience, just a few notes. The host wasn't all that friendly and kind of kept to himself. The price of the nan is a bit ridiculous. And the napkins could be nicer given the quality of the menu. I am still giving it five stars because I would go back and get the same thing.

We ordered takeout from Fusion India Bistro to take along on a picnic and got the paneer dog, aloo…read moretikki sliders, chili momos, and some French fries. The Paneer Dog plate came with two dogs and waffle fries on the side. It was good--basically scrambled paneer topped with green and sweet chutneys, chopped onions, and spices. The bun was soft, and overall, it tasted great. The aloo tikki sliders, however, were a bit meh. The plate came with two sliders and waffle fries, but the sliders lacked sauces and chutneys, making them dry and somewhat flavorless. The chili momos were delicious and definitely something I would order again. The mango lassi was also great, although I'm not sure why they add ice--it dilutes it unnecessarily! Still, it was good nevertheless. Overall, we enjoyed the food and would definitely go back to try more. The chili momos were the standout for me. Just skip the aloo tikki sliders!

I had a great experience here! Excellent service and very tasty food. The restaurant had a very…read morecozy atmosphere and was overall a pleasant spot to stop for a bite to eat.

Best Indian food in Seattle! The tandoori platter is delicious and the service is excellentread more

The momos from this Indian-Nepali restaurant (kitchen?) had been something I've heard things about…read more So when I came up here, I was quite excited to give them a shot. Not exactly sure what to get, we ordered the momo combo, the malai momos, and the tandoori momos - all chicken. These did more than live up to the hype. They're simply the best momos I've ever had. The sample size on that isn't huge, as I've only had it from about three or four different places, but these blow those other places out of the water so much it's crazy. The quality here is simply spectacular - every kind of momo present is so delightful to consume. The level of marination on each of these is highly impressive. The momo combo comes with sandheko, steamed, chili, and fried types. Each of these are awesome. The fried momo has a great crunch without being overly bready. It reminds me a little of a turnover, but savory. The sandheko momo is dripping with a nutty, oily flavor. The chili momo isn't super spicy, but contains just enough for your tongue to feel that it's there - and it has a beautiful deep red color. The malai momos are also awesome. These are nutty and creamy to the max - drenched in sauce yet the dough still stays firm on the outside. The combination of flavors with the chicken feels like it shouldn't work, but it just does in a way that's purely addicting. Out of the three orders though, my favorite has to be the tandoori momos. These are plump, juicy, and the reddish brown exterior feels like they actually were cooked in a tandoor. They're the only ones crispy on the outside, yet the chicken on the inside stays the same level of soft and juicy as the other ones. I should mention how good the filling - despite being ground chicken - is. It tastes better than a lot of the pork filling I've had in other dumplings. We also had the garlic basil naan, with tomato achar. While the achar wasn't my favorite as it felt too liquidy, the naan was quite soft and enjoyable to even eat plain. Also the momo sauce wasn't my favorite either as it felt too tomato-forward. Each order was around $15-17, which for 10 pieces, I'd say is a decent enough price. Overall, I find it hard to believe that these momos will be topped anytime soon. 9.15/10

Our dinner here was fine. If I was just rating the food alone this would probably be a 4-star…read morereview but as an overall dining experience it was average. The food is really generous portions so you get a lot of value here! I didn't try anything I didn't like, but I also wouldn't say I was wowed by anything in particular. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating. We made reservations for Saturday night but would have been able to walk in. While there was a lot of seating they sat most people in this semi enclosed area and it made quite noisy. Additionally it took a while for the food to come out and there would be long gaps between dishes coming out. Overall this is somewhere I wouldn't necessarily drive out of my way for but if you are in the area I think it's a solid choice and could be a good takeout choice too.