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    Saffron Spice

    4.0 (72 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Garlic naan
    Richard U.

    3 5 star place! Interesting flavors here. Sort of indian with chinese fusion. They have a food truck but this is their brick and mortar location in an awkward spot just off of Rainier. I Haven't loved everything i have tried here but they do have some stand out foods i really like! Garlic naan: each are made to order and is amazing! Perfect slight char and chewy inside! Always get this! Gobi manchurian: fried cauliflower in a "general tso's" like sauce. If you are a fan of general tso's chicken but want veg version this is it! Saag paneer: one of my go to dishes. Version here is okay. A bit watery Mix veg patties: sort of a veg fried patty. A bit too thick perhaps and wish it was more crispy. Egg drop soup with veg: sort of a sweet and sour soup flavor and Not an egg drop soup flavor. Not sure it works for me. I keep coming back for the nice freshly made naan and that tasty cauliflower appetizer gobi manchurian!

    Mango Lassi, Lamb Biryani, Goan Fish Curry, Cheese Naan
    Dinty D.

    Best samosas hands down. Delicious lamb biryani and fish curry too. This hidden gem, tucked away just off of Rainier, is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. One note of additional appreciation, last time I visited I ordered online and didn't see that the mango lassi was already in the bag. I assumed it was forgotten and when I asked about it the owner gave me two (for a total of three) just because. When I got home I felt bad that it was already in the bag and I didn't think to look! I appreciated his generosity and willingness to trust me (even though it was already packed). With such great food and service I will definitely go back.

    Catered Items
    Jacques I.

    Saffron Spice catered an event I went to, and it was a huge hit! Everyone was raving about the food, so it made for a nice time. Located off of Rainier Avenue, the event was next to the restaurant, so it was nice to be able to try a local restaurant in the area. Saffron Spice brought yogurt chicken breast, samosas, pakora, pita and chutneys. They also had housemade lemonade for drinks. It was a good spread. I liked all of the food, but was impressed by how tender and flavorful yet light the cubes of chicken breast were. Sometimes chicken breast can taste dry, but it was not the case here. It was perfectly cooked and loved the yogurt sauce on it. Pita was very soft, and liked trying the different chutneys to go with. Pakora was solid, with a nice fry from the breading. But my favorite were the samosas! I have to admit, I am not huge on samosas, but they were definitely the best I've had. It was heavily stuffed with potatoes and peas and the batter was light. Get the samosas! Glad to have tried Saffron Spice during this event, as I don't often eat out on Rainier Ave. But it makes me think twice, as I would happily visit Saffron Spice for a dine-in experience, which can only go up from here.

    Goan fish curry, 5/5; Chicken peri peri, 4/5; Goan bread pudding, 5/5. IG: @take.a.bite.with.me
    Nancy E.

    I really enjoyed these Goan dishes from Saffron Spice in Beacon Hill: - Goan fish curry, 5/5: It has tender pieces of fish swimming in a spicy coconutty curry. It tasted exactly like how I experienced it on a beach in Goa years ago. Go try this dish without getting on a plane! - Chicken peri peri, 4/5: Favorful chicken tenders accompanied perfectly with fries and a side salad. - Goan bread pudding, 5/5: This is the star of the show. Buttery dense bread soaked in rich eggy custard and baked, then covered in a generous layer of banana sauce studded with banana slices. I just can't go back to regular bread pudding after this. Must try item! Goan food has elements of Indian and Portuguese. Then when brought to the US, Saffron Spice might have incorporated other local elements as well. And it all results in such a delicious meal!

    Saag Paneer
    Kendra A.

    These amazing culinary artisans have so much love for their ancestral cuisine and for their Seattle community, and you can taste that love in every bite. They use the freshest produce and high quality ingredients, and offer a unique flavor that is hard to find. I was over the moon to find out there is a location near me on Rainier, after years of enjoying them as one of my favorite lunch spots at Pike Place Market, when I used to work there. They are always welcoming and are so generous. We are all so fortunate to have them taking care of us by feeding our bodies and healing our spirits with their gift of wonderful, comforting, joy-inspiring food.

    a bowl of rice and a bowl of gravy
    Annette W.

    todo fue absolutamente fabuloso servicio gran eficiencia y todos los ingredientes son frescos y muy sabrosos recomiendo este establecimiento

    Goan Fish Curry - fish was very spongy and no flavor

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    Great food, fantastic spices that tastes like home made, the garlic Naan is incredible, weirder extra and freeze it for later.

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    Favorite place to get Indian food. Everything is delicious! There is usually a bit of a wait but not too bad :-)

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    7 years ago

    Food was ok. Needed more flavor. Chicken dish was good. Biriyani was ok. Naan a bit chewy. Samosas were tasty.

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    Not a single employee wearing masks. Even the ones handling your food and taking your money.

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    The flavors here are simply amazing!! My favorite so far was the Malai Kofta curry, but I cannot wait to go back and try more!

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    7 years ago

    The Samosa Trio is spot on and delicious everytime. Everything else I've had here had been excellent, like the Goan Prawn Curry.

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    Maharaja Cuisine of India

    Maharaja Cuisine of India

    3.8
    (680 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    A friend took our group here for dinner on a Saturday night. My favorite meal all week! We parked…read morein the lot behind the restaurant and paid a few dollars. Worth it for not having to drive around looking for a rare street parking spot. We were seated right away and our server was a very friendly and funny gentleman. The food came out quickly and they were all delicious. So much flavors packed into each dish. The shrimp vindaloo had plump big shrimps. The chicken tikka marsala was buttery and smooth. The lamp chops dish had three thick lamb chops with juicy pink centers. We will be back when we're in the area again!

    I'm not sure why Maharaja is so easy to get a seat at on a Saturday night, because it deserves a…read moreplace on the Mount Rushmore of Seattle Indian cuisine. We walked right in with four people and immediately found prime real estate. Everyone knows that having four diners in a party allows for optimized sharing, along as everyone is down to clown. So we all picked a dish that spoke to us at a personal level. That's when we were floored by the level of service that Maharaja has to offer. Once our designated spokesperson relayed the dishes to the waitress, she paused and then made a counter offer... What if we could give you all of these and more at a discount? The gang was intrigued. We had inadvertently ordered some sort of party platter but in an a la carte fashion. The waitress took money out of her pocket to give us more food. A truly unparalleled opportunity to do right by the customer. Major applause to you (I hope this doesn't get you fired, and instead leads to increased business). These are the moments that you do not forget about as an enthusiast and avid promoter of the Seattle restaurant scene. I was blown away by the food as well. My experience with tandoori chicken in the past was that it can be dry and not pack the seasoning punch that you would expect from such a vibrant color. But this was quite the opposite, tender and juicy chicken that was exploding with flavor. The curries were also rich and deep in taste, with much more chicken than you get at many other establishments these days. I will 100% be back when I'm in West Seattle, and I would implore others to do so as well.

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    Well decorated space
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    Lamb Vindaloo!
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    Clove Indian Cuisine

    Clove Indian Cuisine

    4.1
    (335 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    This restaurant is now one of my fav in category of North Indian restaurant. I am from Delhi and…read moreknow the real taste of Dal Makhni and Naan . I will say one of best Dal Makhni I had in states. Butter Naan was fresh and crisp . Always look for thickness of Naan . Less thick is more authentic . Malai soya chaap is my another favorite. Veg cutlet was flavorful. Ambience was too good . Good choice of interior. Washrooms were neat and clean Service was top notch . In fact the restaurant manager Akshay ( if I am correct) came to check about food quality and feedback. Manager is very knowledgeable . He told us how seriously they take the feedback. Definitely must visit Also it's close to lake Washington.

    Disappointing and frozen entrees. Their quality had significantly gone down over the last 1 year…read more It used to be my fav place before but now no more. The entire restaurant was 80% full, but still the food and the service was super lazy. We went in at 9pm, and they close at midnight, so not even late into the night. Ambiance was just fine though we could see dirty floor and unclean tables. First server came immediately after we got seated and asked us if we are ordering food or not (first hint at their rudeness), but the second server was good. After we finished food, first server again came and asked us with straight-face- without even giving us a menu "are you ordering any dessert"? At the end the first server still came and expected a lot of tip, and showed a rude, non-interested face even when we tipped 15%. Now I am regretting why I tipped that much, when the service is so bad. This shows lack of training. Now coming to the food (important piece)- we ordered 4 things: 1) achari soya chaap - decently good, but there was no achari flavor in it. It was on a bland side as well. 3/5. 2) Malai Kofta - fully frozen. When we cut the kofta it was super cold and hard. The curry had some flavor but still cold, not at all fresh. 1/5. We asked for a replacement and it took them 20 mins to give us a new one and by that time we had already finished our naans. Even the new one was not good, though warmer than before. 3) Kadhai Paneer - again frozen one. Paneer pieces were soft but cold. Though the semi curry had good flavor to it. My assumption is that they took the frozen paneer and mixed it with previously prepared curry, without even cooking them up to infuse the flavors. 2/5. 4) Garlic & Bullet Naan - Both were really good, and we had asked them to be crispy and they were good crispy , so we liked them. 4/5.

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    Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, and Garlic Naan
    Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Lamb Biryani, and Garlic Naan
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    Urban Tapri

    Urban Tapri

    4.2
    (31 reviews)
    8.8 mi

    Urban Tapri is such a wonderful for authentic Indian street food. The flavors are incredible, and…read moretheir Pani Dahi is unforgettable. I kept thinking about the explosion of flavors as this is the first time I tried pani dahi, little puff balls filled with masala potato in a flavorful yogurt based sauce with plenty of delicious toppings. I enjoyed their goat and lamb biryanis with parathas, the masala burgers, kesar mango ice cream smoothie. What makes Urban Tapri special is the passion and hard work behind the food. I said hello to the chef, very kind man. The owner is also very kind. This family-run restaurant brings the kind of authentic Indian flavors that you often have to travel to India to experience. Outside is humble looking but the food is excellent, the prices reasonable, and it is truly a special place in our community. A true tapri, I would say. Highly recommended.

    Went here because of the good reviews abiut food and service but i was so wrong. First, I don't…read moreknow what service the reviews were talking about. A person virtually takes your order. You pick it up, sit at the picked table and clean uo after yourself when you're ready to leave. Needless to say the tables and seats were extremely unclean. I ordered aloo tikki chaat and paneer tikka wrap. The dahi smelled old and stale. The paneer tikka wasn't tikka at all. Some regular paneer tossed in gravy wrapped in a stale flatbread. Also it would not stop dripping oil. To add insult to injury, the portions were ridiculously small for the exorbitant prices they were charging. For a place with no staff other than people who partially cook/assemble your order, and someone sitting in india taking your order virtually on an ipad, small portions, lower than average food, no cleaners, what are they charging these prices for? Also the womens restroom literally has no lock from inside. My wife had to ask me to stand outside while she used it, to make sure no one entered. And the music was so loud, we couldn't hear each other. Although we took advantage of the fact that nobody worked there (apart from kitchen staff) and personally turned it down. You're not missing anything by not going here. Avoid. Only good thing about this place was the natural light flooding in.

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    Urban Tapri
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    Dabi
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    The Roll Pod Indian Restaurant

    The Roll Pod Indian Restaurant

    4.5
    (109 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    Halal
    Vegan friendly

    Pros - Clean, unique and good, mostly order at the kiosk…read morebut was able to order with a person and get more info on their offerings. Friendly staff. Mango lassi was thick and sweet but not too sweet. They were a hit with my group. Cons - Mostly the one kiosk must be used when ordering. My group needed clarification for vegan options and had to wait for someone to be available. You can order with or without egg. I think there is a charge for an egg although it's not indicated on the menu.

    It's been a while since I've been served a great Kathi roll so I will definitely be back whenever…read moreI'm in the area. There were multiple filling options and I chose the paneer. It was seasoned well in addition to the standard toppings. If one wanted more protein, you can also add an egg layer. You are able to pick the spiciness level and I felt the spice level held up pretty well to the request. The pav bhaji was also really flavorful and I appreciated the extra butter that was included as a topping. The pav was buttery, soft and perfectly toasted. The card reader didn't work since there was an internet outage at the kiosk. The backup option was ordering with the staff and paying by cash. Since this appeared to be a recurrent issue, it would have been helpful for signage on the door. It impacted me and my friend (thankfully I had enough cash) but the group after us did not and it clearly caused some concerns with that patron.

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    A yummy roll. Not what it's actually called. Lol.
    A yummy roll. Not what it's actually called. Lol.
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    Ask for vegan. Sauce is not vegan

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    Ask for vegan. Sauce is not vegan

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