Excellent food! Quick service and food, great recommendations, lovely ambience. Location is in a…read moresmall strip mall. Would recommend!

Service was great. Very friendly and attentive. Food came out quickly. Everything tasted delicious…read moreand decent portions. They were not consistent with the amount of meat you got. One dishes had a lot and the next had 4 pieces. That needs to be fixed. Is it worth the drive?...yes

The new owners are amazing and very polite. We ordered a lot of dishes for appetizers and main…read morecourse and we loved everything. The Crispy cauliflower, dal tadkha were my favorite. Our group also ordered tandoori chicken and loved the flavor. Would definitely recommend trying this place if you looking for authentic Indian food.

We had a minute before finding this place tucked away in the corner of a small strip mall, but…read morewe're so glad we did. We went for lunch ... you should too. Take your time though, and if you're in a hurry just order ahead for take out, or to make sure it's ready when you are. Good food takes time, people. Service was impeccable and the food was some of the best Indian Food I've had in years. I had the Chicken Biryani (there was so much I had the rest later for dinner) and my husband had the Chicken Tikka Masala ... also quite a bit of food. We topped it off with the good ol' garlic naan that really is GOOD, and two mango lassi that were the real deal. The flavors were incredible, and I'm always a little scared to ask for "mild" but it was. My husband got "medium" so I could really tell the difference in the heat. They do pay attention. And yeah, so the floor was a little sticky by the bathroom, and we did wait for about 25 minutes for the food (totally worth it ... by the way). It's our new favorite place.

Absolutely a hidden gem. We were in the area and wanted to find a good Indian restaurant. We are so…read morelucky we stumbled upon this restaurant. We ordered the chili samosas, and I had the Malai Kofta. Both were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted really fresh as well. The waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about dishes, providing excellent service. The atmosphere was very calm and perfect for a date night or coming with the family.

My favorite spot for Indian food in the area. The service is always good and I haven't had a dish…read morethat hasn't been great. I've tried about five or six different dishes here, and have never had a bad experience.

I ordered online and picked up my food but from what I saw the atmosphere seems nice and the staff…read morewere attentive. I had the tandoori chicken, saag paneer and garlic naan. The chicken was fabulous. Subtle charring from the tandoori oven and it's smoke enhanced the flavor beautifully. The meat was cooked just right. The saag panner was great too. I like a lot of heat so I asked for the hottest spice (a 5 on the 1-5 scale). It was only medium-high spice to me but no complaints. The garlic naan was light, buttery and delicious. I'd absolutely recommend this place and will be be back.

Today we went to check out their lunch buffet special. Buy one get one half off! There were about…read more10 different dishes to choose from including meat and vegetarian. They had three sauces that you could choose from for the appetizer. Fruit, vegetables, Rice and naan. Everything we had was really good. I like going to a buffet as this gives me an opportunity to try a dish that I probably wouldn't normally purchase on its own. Everything was cooked perfect and so flavorful! The restaurant was clean and has booth and table seating. The owner was very friendly and came out and said hi to us. They also have a bar and private room. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. You really can't pass up this deal! I don't know how long they will be running it for but I will include their Facebook advertisement in my photos. Is it worth the drive?...yes

*Vegetarian Foodie Review*…read more We were craving some Indian food after trying other cuisines during our trip, so we found this place and give it a try! Ordered: 1) Shahi Dal (Vegan) - 5/5: We requested it mild, and it was the best dal we have ever had in Seattle, and the closest to what you get in India - simple and best. I never imagined we would find such yummy Indian food in Bainbridge Island. Must try! It came with rice. 2) Kadhai Paneer (medium spicy) - 4/5: Very flavorful too. It was already spicy for me, so if you can't handle much heat, stick to medium or go for the mild option. It came with rice too. 3) Mango Lassi - 5/5: Pretty good too. My 5 year old drank most of it and only let us have 2 sips/ 4) Garlic Naan - 4/5: I liked that it was thin and not too thick like you get at many places which is exactly the way I like it. I just wish it was more garlicky, there was very little garlic in it. 5) Onion Salad - 5/5: Comes with onions. jalapenos, and lemon. Good portion size, too. Usually onion salads are too tiny and not enough, but not here. We totally loved it! Thanks for making this such an enjoyable experience for us. We literally licked our plates clean; every bowl was empty. Service took a little longer than expected, but when the food is this good, who cares? Just something to keep in mind if you are in a rush. It's a really nice spot for a casual lunch. We left full and savored every dish. Definitely coming back next time we travel to this part of Seattle.

First night in Bainbridge and we were a little worried about getting great food after all the…read moreplaces we tried in Seattle but this place really hit the spot! Prince was working front of house by himself literally running to get to everyone and making naan as well. Anyway our worries were for naught because we were thoroughly impressed by the food. We got the tandoori chicken which was juicy and tender, with a good char to it. The sauce to complement it was perfect too. The chili garlic naan was crisp and great for dipping into all the different dishes we got as well. Bhindi masala was bursting with flavor and we chose tofu as our protein which soaked up all that savoriness. Saag paneer was creamy and generous with the amount of paneer. We also got a small side of basmati rice but it was enough for 3 of us and cooked perfectly. The mango lassi was not too sweet (the highest of compliments!) They seem to be a family business so I feel extra great supporting them. The place was decorated nicely and the seating was comfortable. We thought the prices were fair for such delicious food and portion sizes. There was a bit of a wait to get the food but it was well worth the taste! I look forward to returning to try more of their menu.

Royal Tandoor is a fantastic restaurant with delicious food and exceptionally friendly staff. The…read morerestaurant is spacious and thoughtfully laid out, making it a great place to bring the whole family. Every dish we tried was flavorful and well prepared. Be sure to try the mango lassi - it was absolutely excellent and the perfect complement to the meal. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back! Highly recommended for anyone looking for great Indian cuisine and outstanding service.

Mango Lassi- yummy…read more Chai - diluted Garlic naan - excellent Biryani - not bad Coconut chicken- sweet, more like a dessert. Lamb Tikka Masala- sauce was good barely any meat, 90% sauce, 10% lamb. Tandoori chicken- not the grilled tandoori chicken that I am used to. It is stir fried chicken something. Quite disappointed.

After getting off the ferry from Victoria we were hungry so I looked on Yelp for a suggestion for…read moresomething good & fast to eat in the car on the four-hour trip home. Since we love Indian food we tried this little place in the gas station. Note to self and maybe you: Indian is a little hard to eat in the car but we ate some in the parking lot before leaving. We got Lamb Coconut Curry, Butter Chicken and Vegetable Curry. The servings were generous (enough to have for dinner when we got home with even more leftover for one of us to eat the last of the next day). All entrees come with rice (with whole cumin seeds-a nice touch) and naan as well as free fountain drinks. The curries were a mixed bag. The veggie curry badly needed salt. They may have forgotten to add it? I went back inside and got some. Glad we hadn't left yet. The naan was the same as I buy frozen as my local Indian store. Same triangular shape. It's fine but I would love it if they made their own. The butter chicken was quite sweet, but it was ok. The coconut lamb probably had the best flavor in the gravy of the three. The mango lassis were premade in a frige you reached in to get your own. The predominant flavor was sweetness, and needed way more mango in them. All in all, if you want quick takeout and aren't too picky with your Indian food, give them a try.

Food was not good. Aloo paratha had no salt and my daughter found it spicy because of the lack of…read moresalt. She can normally handle spice but you take salt away and everything is spicy. Paneer pakoras had no salt. Apparently they leave out a key ingredient that is salt. We will not order from here again. We were visiting from seattle and were in the area for Olympic national park.

A couple friends and I came here over the weekend for a late dinner, because yelp said they're open…read moreuntil 10pm. Unfortunately, they were closing at 9pm, as they just changed their hours but the internet hadn't caught up yet. We were still able to order our food to go, but our orders got mixed up and neither of our dishes were correct (wrong meat in the different sauces), and although we were warned that a level 3 spice is pretty spicy, no one in our group could detect any spice at all in either dish. Giving a star for staff friendliness, and a star for a decent amount of meat in the dishes. Taking a star for the incorrect dishes, discrepancy in posted and actual hours, and lack of spice. I know I'll try this place again, because it has to be a fluke, considering all the great reviews that lead me to try it in the first place! Fingers crossed for next time

I am no expert to Indian food as my experience has primarily been through:…read more- Intel/MSFT cafes with an Indian option (which are pretty good IMO) - Event catering by the local Indian restaurant - Cooking vegan Indian cuisine from Rainbow Plant Life on YouTube Occasionally I will go out for Indian food but ultimately I am hesitant due to my Indian colleagues always telling me "they can make it at home better". As someone who does not have access to an auntie, I cannot claim "authenticity" ... but I can claim Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen serves GOOD food, especially for Gig Harbor. LOGISTICS / AMBIANCE Located next to the Harbor Museum, there is some parking at the very front of the restaurant but I imagine it's OK to overflow into the museum parking, especially when it's closed (that's what we did). I suppose this place qualifies as a "hole in the wall" - it's easy to miss off the main road due it being in a smaller building (think like a gas station convenience store). We were able to get a seat for 3 on a rainy Friday night, but I would call ahead for larger groups of 5+ to check seating availability. Despite the small building, it felt cozy without being cramped. They have an extensive menu so I would take time to look through it while you wait for a seat, but the staff are friendly if you have any questions about unfamiliar items. Sure the lighting isn't flattering... but there's a certain "hole-in-the-wall" charm to the place, from the lanterns on the tables to the smell of curry wetting your appetite. FOOD Unfortunately we were with someone sensitive to spicy food and we wanted to share dishes... so my partner and I had to lower the spice level on our dishes. Unfortunately the 2-3 range was pretty mild for our dishes. Though tasty, I would have liked a little more heat so something to keep in mind. Since we had ordered two saucy dishes, we got two servings of basmati rice in a "handi" ( the copper pot) that kept the rice warm. The basmati rice on its own was very good and fragrant; I even found a cinnamon stick in one of the pots! It went really well with two curries. Fish Korma (lvl 3 spice): Of the two curry-esque dishes I tried, this was my favorite. The creamy sauce was super flavorful with a harmonious blend of spices, super tasty on rice or with any of the provided condiments. I seldom see fish as an option but this was a surprisingly great combination. Tandoori Chicken (lvl 2 spice): This was our favorite dish of the night - it may sound basic (you see tandoori chicken at a lot of places) but it was REALLY good. I liked how the chicken was really juicy and had a nice smokey flavor and char from how it was grilled/serves. The hot plate was a nice touch to keep it warm as well! Definitely squeeze a little bit of the lemon to give it refreshing acidity while eating it warm. I do wish we went higher on the spice rating here since it could have benefited from having more kick, but it was still delicious! Dal Makhani (lvl 3 spice): This was our least favorite, but I had some bias since I was expecting this dish to be something else I had before (need to research more about the variations). I was expecting it to be more creamy with flavor, but it felt a lot more like a tomato-forward channa masala w/ lentils. Still delicious, but not what I was expecting. This also felt a little more spicy than the Fish Korma despite having the same spice level. Garlic Naan (1 piece): Always a must have w/ Indian food! I like eating it with the curries and adding on the complimentary chutneys. The perfect side carb (after basmati rice) for the sauces! Strawberry Lassi: This was was a complimentary surprise, as I think the owner/manager came by and provided them at the end of the meal. They were delicious and a great way to end the meal with a sweet treat! Plus the yogurt helps with digestion or appease any lingering spice effects on the tongue. OVERALL Honestly this place exceeded our expectations - pricing may seem a little high but they're actually on-par with other Indian places I've been to in Seattle and the Bay Area. The portions here are generous especially with the rice - so plan on taking home leftovers! We couldn't finish everything between 3 people and we were starving when we arrived. As a former Gig Harbor residence... I remember a time when this was a little restaurant ran by a sweet Australian couple and a killer cocktail menu. That was years ago, but I'm glad another diverse restaurant option has taken up this space in a town with little variety. The service nice and I could definitely see myself checking out this place again when I'm in the area. All in all, if you're feeling adventurous and want to try something different but delicious... check out Butter Chicken Indian Kitchen!

I'm an avid Indian food eater and it's one of the best, if not the best, tikka I've ever had. Great…read moreservice and prices as well!

The food here is incredible!…read more We ordered a fried onion appetizer - lamb vindaloo - coconut curry with prawns - and cheese naan. Everything was delicious. The server was fast and friendly, offering suggestions and regularly checking in. The booth was clean and the restaurant was spacious. This was my second time here - I will happily come back.