An absolute gem for authentic Indian food in Bellingham…read more Went for dinner on 8/19 - walking in we noticed all around great vibes, from the smells to the ambience to the Bollywood music and videos playing. It's clear thought and care has been put into the experience here. We were seated immediately by the friendly host/server. We ordered the recommended Gobi 65 cauliflower appetizer, garlic naan, our standard Butter Chicken, and the house specialty Chicken Chettinad (all medium spicy on the 3-point scale we were offered). Everything was absolutely delicious. The Gobi 65 was pretty spicy relative to the other dishes but still soooo good. To our surprise the Chicken Chettinad was the standout dish and one we'd highly recommend (and would order every time we return). Excellent experience overall and a place we'll definitely include in the local rotation. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our experience at Namaste. We shared three entries and a couple orders of garlic…read morenan. Everything was delicious! The ambiance is colorful & uplifting and there is even Bollywood drama playing in the background. We would highly recommend Namaste for excellent Indian food.

This is easily the best-tasting Indian food I've had in Bellingham, so I'm honestly surprised the…read morereviews aren't higher. The lamb korma was excellent. The lamb was extremely tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The Majestic Chicken was also really good, almost like a more intense and complex version of butter chicken, with a lot more depth of flavor. Definitely get the veggie pakoras too. They were excellent and well worth adding to the meal. Service was great. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to accommodate us. My one piece of feedback would be the naan options. It would be nice to be able to combine some of them, like ordering a garlic cheese naan instead of having to choose between garlic or cheese. Overall, easily one of the best Indian meals I've had in the area, and a place I will absolutely come back to.

Wow. Wonderful. Amazing. The whole package: service food and atmosphere…read more Service was exceptional. The waiter helped us order the most delicious flavorful perfectly cooked dishes fresh tasting perfectly spiced. Even the rice was beautifully cooked and presented. We had tandoori chicken and shrimp tiki. No hesitation ordering that again our anything else from the menu. Top ranking. Extraordinary. We will be back!

Mediocre. Maybe I'm spoiled for Indian food, coming from a place with a huge Indian population and…read morelots of Indian cuisine options. But this was just meh. The samosas where tiny bit size things, mostly crust? They should be the size of my fist. The naan was flat, no puff. The tandoori tikka kebab was ok, but an underwhelming portion. I don't know about table service, I ordered take out, but it seemed nice inside, looked clean. I feel like if it were cheaper, I wouldn't consider it mediocre, but for their prices, it should be better.

Service was underwhelming and food was inedible. Wish…read morethere was one redeeming factor but can't find it.

Beautiful restaurant. Best butter chicken I've ever had! I have dined in and the experience was…read moreabsolutely incredible! They have very good service to add to the delicious meal! I am here getting an order to go. They have a beautiful place to relax while waiting and the music is calming. I can't say enough about this lovely restaurant!

This is our FAVORITE place for Indian Cuisine. I lived in Bellingham for a bit and fell in love…read morewith their chili garlic naan and Chicken Vindaloo. Now, we travel from Oak Harbor specifically to hit this place up. We love the owners as the wife frequently waits on us, and she is super friendly and personable. Chicken Vindaloo, Channa Masala, Butter Chicken, Goat Curry, you cannot get anything bad here! We will be back VERY soon!

If you haven't been to Naan and Beer, drop everything and go. My husband and I had a meal there…read morethat was nothing short of incredible! We kicked things off with the Chicken Samosa with Chaat and--OMG--mind-blowing. It was easily the best I've ever had; if I were forced to pick a favorite from the night, this would be it. We followed that up by splitting the Butter Chicken Fries (pure heaven), the Meat Combo Plate (absolutely packed with flavor), and some perfect Garlic Naan. Honestly, every single bite was a 10/10. To wash it all down, they have a fantastic beer selection with five IPAs on tap. We shared a Reuben's Brews IPA, which was the perfect crisp pairing for the spices. What really made the night, though, was the vibe. Everyone there was so incredibly nice. Our waitress/bartender was so kind and helpful, and even the chef came out to chat with us! It's rare to find that level of hospitality paired with such incredible food. What a wonderful experience!

I had a wonderful meal there--and was promptly served by my delightful, helpful server…read more The chicken samosas were very nice--the sauce, almost perfume-like (in a nice way!) I don't know which was my favorite: the absolutely silken, delicious Butter Chicken or the prawns. I am kicking myself because I don't know which prawn preparation, but it was recommended by our server and it was fantastic. The prawns were fat and juicy and perfectly cooked and, frankly, I would love them in any of their sauces. The one recommended to us was divine. For my beverage, I tried the lassi--a totally new experience for me. I was forewarned it was a salty flavor. I am not sure I would order one again due to my taste preferences, but I would say the preparation in this restaurant was probably as perfect a one as can be. So if you like lassi or want to try it, I would wholly recommend this one.

It's been several years since my first trip to their stand at the Bellingham Farmer's Market, and…read moreit's still by far my favorite hot food choice available there. Their samosas are one of my favorite foods in the whole city.

We really liked this place. There wasn't much going on but that just meant we got our food quickly…read more Friendly service. Best Indian food in town!

The food here may be absolutely fantastic, but the service makes the experience incredibly…read morefrustrating. The person working inside seemed far more interested in carrying on a phone conversation than taking care of the customers standing in front of him. Ordering already requires a little extra patience because communication can sometimes be difficult, and having the person taking your order distracted by a phone call makes it considerably worse. I really want to like this place because the food is excellent, but customers shouldn't feel like an interruption when they're trying to place an order. A little attention to the people actually standing at the window would make a huge difference.

I am so thankful that Simmering Tava exists. It is nearly impossible to find this level of quality…read moreclean organic ingredients (including good cooking oils!) and absolutely delicious, healthy, nourishing food in any format. Let alone with the on demand convenience of quick service!! It's also the best Indian food I've had outside of my grandmothers kitchen. Always feel great after eating this healing food made with care, integrity, and dedication. The samosa chaat with channa, and lamb curry make me happy to be alive. Thanks to the team for all they do for the community and our health.

Disappointing Experience at Indian Food Truck…read more I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala from this food truck and was disappointed on multiple fronts. The wait was unusually long--long enough that several customers questioned the delay. When the food finally arrived, it came in a small takeout bowl priced at $17.95. The portion was mostly salad, with very little rice or chicken. The chicken lacked any real flavor, and the sauce was thin and watery--far from the rich, spiced curry typical of a tikka masala. Having tried Indian food in many places, this was by far the worst I've had. Poor flavor, small portions, and an unreasonable price made for a meal I wouldn't return for.

We've order several different items from here and by far our favorites are the Pho and the Orange…read moreChicken. The pho broth is deep and flavorful that you can tell takes a long time and is authentic. The noodles are always a perfect texture with quality ingredients. The orange chicken was fantastic and it wasn't deep fried! Definitely one of the best that Whatcom has to offer.

Walked here from our nearby hotel. Kind of a strange vibe when we entered--completely empty and the…read morekitchen area looked like it was closed. Got a little concerned, but we ordered and noticed a decent amount of carryout orders being picked up--so got less worried. Then the food came (I got the Panang Curry) and it was really good! Worries gone--just enjoyed a nice Thai meal. Good reminder not to judge a book by its cover--or a restaurant by being empty when you arrive. I'd go back.

Wow, I've never had a smash burger before, but will definitely be back to try more at this lovely…read morelittle food truck located at K2 Brewing! I've heard of El Pollo Feo, but hadn't had the chance to check 'em out until I recenty found myself drawn to K2 on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I ordered their basic smash, which was just $10 (a screaming deal in today's economy). I did pay for quite the generous $4 side of fries, too. It was allll so good. The smash burger was dripping with cheesy goodness, and the shoestring-style fries were perfectly crispy, salty, and a lovely accompaniment to the burger (and my Oktoberfest beer). I will most definitely be returning soon and trying one of their other burger options. They also have chicken burgers!

I only went one time on 4/28 and ordered the Mary Plain Blige smashburger. It was so salty it was…read moreinedible. I gave it one more bite, and even the grilled onions were terribly flavored, how is that possible? Soggy bun, oversalted burger, super dry on the edges, awful flavor. I'm sure I must have caught them on an "off" day, but I won't risk it again. I even had to go to my favorite smashburger joint the next day to "heal" from the experience. I was worried I would be turned off burgers for life. Super sad to have to report this, but I'm somewhat of a burger expert. :( Update: I ordered the Mary Plain Blige on April 28, 2026