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Nirmal's

4.1 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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GARLIC NAAN
Austin P.

I'll admit, I had my doubts when we got there at 5:45pm and we were the first ones there. (We probably would've made Amy Poehler proud, haha.) But I am happy to say that those doubts were short lived. We looked to our server for recommendations. He recommended the Vada Pav to start and we added a half order of samosas (because how can you go wrong with potatoes). Both were great, especially the Vada Pav! For mains, he recommended the Pork Vindaloo with garlic naan for me and the Beef Ularthiyathu for hubs. He enjoyed his dish quite a bit and I really enjoyed mine. The pork vindaloo didn't seem as spicy as other vindaloo dishes. We ended up taking a decent portion of our mains home (to avoid overdoing it) and are quite excited to have leftovers!

Fresh lime soda $5
Chandrika B.

Rooted a small walk away from Seattle downtown, this was an absolute gem :) loved the ambiance and warm and friendly staff greeting us. Reservations are recommended! In $94 (before tip), we got: - seekh kebab - 5/5 - juicy lamb spiced up with indian authentic herbs and served with yummy green chutney sauce. Loved the texture!! - paneer amritsari - 5/5 - juicy cottage cheese cubes of fluffy flavorful paneer.. yummmmmmyy!! Recommended for vegetarians - chicken rassa - 5/5 - slightly expensive but that is because it comes with side of bread. Loved the curry and chicken was coming right off the bone. So tender :) - 2 fresh lime sodas - 4/5- decent but not worth $5 each, just saying.. haha! Most recommended north indian food i had in seattle.. mazzzzaaaaaa (it means fun in indian language) No outdoor seating. Clean restrooms. Beautiful and clean indoor seating. Loved how owner came and spent some minutes gathering real time feedback and making sure we were comfortable :)

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Maria L.

Located in pioneer square with plenty of paid parking nearby. We had a grilled paneer appetizer a chicken curry and a lamb kebab. They have a great wine/beer selection and a good sized food menu as well. The service was excellent, the ambiance was good, however I would have enjoyed some Indian music instead there was no music playing when we were there. The food portions were small considering the price but the food was good and I am happy they are still in the location where several other restaurants have unfortunately closed.

Belinda W.

If you want AMAZING Indian food look no further than Nirmal's. The food is exceptional, the service is first-rate, and the ambience is delightful. Check out all my photos of the spectacular cuisine and the yummy drinks. The owner of the restaurant also came by to speak with us while we were enjoying all the delicious food. This year marks Nirmal's 10 year anniversary. This restaurant is spectacular and I expect it will be around for at least another decade. Keep up the wonderful work, Nirmal's!

GARLIC NAAN
Kathleen F.

The best Indian food I've had in Seattle. I think the prices are justified, the food is phenomenal and the portion sizes are really generous. My husband and I ordered two entrees and one appetizer and we were very full at the end of the meal. Can't wait to return and try the other dishes.

Restaurant ambience!
Marielle J.

A pretty establishment and delicious Indian food! Recommended to make a reservation by calling or doing it through here on Yelp! They even have Mumbai street food which I'll be trying next time! I believe their menu regularly changes up. We got the Paneer as an appetizer and it was very good! Soft yet flavorful with their spices. I got the white pea curry which looked like chickpeas with rice. With the entrees, you get a choice of rice, parotta or dosa. My bf tried the parotta and it's so good! It was like a soft buttery wheat bread! He got the chicken patiala which was tender chicken and the sauce was delicious! The owner came by and asked how everything was and even shared some history that we are under the old train station that used to operate in Seattle many many years ago and sure enough, the ambience gave off that vibe and it's beautiful! We had the garlic naan and it's 4 big pieces...sooooo good! Lastly, we had the Indian ice cream for dessert. Loved it!

Biriyani
Nandini H.

We had a nice dinner to celebrate by husbands birthday here. The food is pretty good we liked most things we tried and the ambience is nice with the warm toned bricks and tall ceiling. The menu called out the chocolate cake as popular but I found it just ok. Infact I found that Jalebi is a absolute must have for dessert which the owner was really sweet enough to give on the house. Service was friendly and quick it's very close to the pioneer station in case you don't feel like driving . I would highly recommend trying this place out.

Jennifer H.

Came here for lunch one day and it was pretty quiet on a weekday. The lunch is a good deal! You get to choose between the meat option or the veggie option. Both platters come with naan and a few sides and a dessert. You can even have unlimited servings of the prepared food, but the naan costs extra. I went with the veggie option. Everything was very flavorful, albeit a bit on the spicy side! Service was very friendly and quick. I loved the interior of the restaurant, it has a lot of nice brick and very tall ceilings. Hope to come back here one day!

JALEBI
Ying Z.

Had a fantastic meal at Nirmal's for a big corporate sponsored dinner. They were busy serving our party of 20+, and we received great service. Big open space good for groups. The owner personally came out and chatted with all of us about the food and the establishment, and I hear he does this frequently. Food was incredibly filling, and we all left content with full bellies. My favorite of the night was actually something we did not order. The owner wanted us to try their pork vindaloo, indeed a rare find on Indian restaurant menus, so he provided one for us on the house. It was incredibly tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the dun biryani. This took some time to come out because of the cooking method, but worth the wait. Appetizers were okay; I could skip on the samosa, the paneer was good, while the lamb kebab and tandoori chicken were great. Do not skimp out on dessert! There are a lot to choose from on the dessert menu. I remember the jalebi being very delicious.

Chicken Patiala, rice, and amazing SAMOSA
Cristin G.

What a phenomenal dinner! Had only a short time to dine here, and the staff did a great job and made it happen! The food was out of this world. From the moment you open the door, you're embraced with the scent of spices and an inviting space. A total treat! The owner came over to check on us and I mistook him for a former colleague I hadn't seen in 15 years, so after a giant hug and a good laugh when it turned out he actually knew my colleague, we got to share how much we loved the restaurant and promised to come back when we have more time to enjoy the full experience. Absolutely loved it!

Shachi S.

This is probably my favorite Indian restaurant in the Seattle area. They have the most scrumptious pav with their misal which already is excellent in itself. The menu is unique and has each dish stand out from the other. The service was excellent and the owner came to our table to make sure everything was up to the mark! He was very sweet and gave us a complimentary dish to try!! The dessert was so unique- I have never tried jackfruit icecream and I was completely blown away! Love the ambience as well.

Vegetable Kofta Curry
Maggie B.

A great place to go in Pioneer Square before a concert or a game. I was a big fan of the Vegetable Kofta Curry and Garlic Naan. We made a reservation through Yelp for 5:30 on a Thursday, right when it opened, which was super easy. There were only a couple other groups there early like us, but it got busy as we ate our dinner. Overall good experience!

Lamb Vindaloo  Chicken Tikka masala
Kimaya C.

We did the restaurant week menu which was a lot of food for the price! It came with two full appetisers, mains and desserts for two people. Favorites- harra barra kebabs, both curries we tried The service was great and the owner/ manager (?) came and checked on us as well which was nice

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Yum!! We really enjoyed our food!! The portions are shareable and there's a pretty wonderful variety of options on their menu.

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Ask the Community - Nirmal's

Is this AYCE?

No it is a fantastic sit down restaurant with a constantly changing menu. Do try us someday.

Do they still do Thalis?

Yes, thalis every week day from 11am until 2 pm

Is the meat halal?

Yes, they said the chicken is halal

Are they open for brunch on weekends- they were not in august though we made a reservation online?

We are no longer open for Brunch. We will notify if things change. Sincerely,… Read more

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