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.

On a recent sunny Bham afternoon I happened upon a beautiful, brand new, bright green food truck at…read moreWander Brewing. Being somewhat of an aficionado of the local FT scene, I was surprised that I hadn't heard of this one yet: Mix Masala. Featuring a small-but-mighty menu of classic Indian dishes - like butter chicken, saag panner, pakoras and naan - the smells emanating from this truck were phenomenal. When I saw they had my fave, chicken tikka masala, on the menu I knew I had to order. The owners/staff were so incredibly helpful and friendly (they even said it was okay to take ten billion photos of their truck for my archives), and soon my steaming bowl of tasty goodness arrived while I enjoyed my Wander brew in the beer garden. The tikka masala was perfectly spiced, and the chicken was tender and plentiful. Served with a generous helping of basmati, and including a side of (just one) piece of naan, it satisfied my craving for Indian food and paired surprisingly well with my Uncommon California Common. The tikka sauce was a bit salty for my liking, but not enough to keep me from devouring most of it and taking the rest home to devour later. I'll definitely be looking for this truck again!

I didn't know I could have a strong hankering for pakora, but when I saw it on the side of Mix…read moreMasala food truck backing in at Stones Throw Brewery I knew I had to have it. Once they were open I ordered pakora as an appetizer and a tikka masala for my main course. The pakora was fantastic. The tikka masala was good. In hindsight I wish I'd ordered saag paneer or chana dal instead, but that will be next time. The owners were friendly and helpful, and when I was told the food would be ready in 6 minutes, they impressed me by having it ready in about 5 minutes and 45 seconds. I will happily buy food from Mix Masala again.

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.

Ate here and was impressed with the decor and level of service, but the food was not as expected…read more Chicken was a bit dry and the flavor was a bit off, not terrible, but just not a place that says to me to return.

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.