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    Spice Waala

    4.5 (340 reviews)
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    Lamb kati roll, masala fries, Aloo Tikki Chaat
    Louise F.

    Came here while helping some friends move - and even with all the manual labor, 1 roll was enough to fill me up (and some masala fries, and an aloo tikka chaat). When i took a bite of the masala fries, i thought to myself "ohhh, this is what masala fries are supposed to taste like." Because I've had masala fries, but none nearly as good as this. The lamb kati roll I had was also realllly good. Super drippy and really difficult to keep clean, but really really good.

    Aloo Tikki Kathi Roll
    Lily D.

    A good bite! Prices are so reasonable. Mango lassi is good and only $4! I would come back. Fast service and casual setting.

    Van P.

    Spice Waala offers tasty and affordable Indian street food. I also love their mission of supporting the community! I got the chicken tikka roll and aloo tikka chaat -- both were incredibly flavorful, especially the aloo tikka chaat with the potato underneath all the fixings *chefs kiss* Ambiance is pretty casual and it is nice place to just eat and catch up with friends. Service is quick even if it's busy and the workers are helpful if you have any questions. Only downside is there is limited seating and parking in the area if you come during a busy time.

    Joy Q.

    Ordered delivery. It's way too heavy for my personal liking. The filling was a good portion of protein. I did like the wrap

    Aloo Tikki Chaat, Chicken Tikka Roll, Lamb Kebab Roll - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    I went here for a fairly casual lunch as food comes fast and is very affordable. A kathi roll is $8-8.50, and the snacks are $5.50 each and are fairly sizable. The recommendation is to order 2 rolls or 1 roll and 1 snack for a hungry adult, but I ignored the recommendation and ordered 2 rolls (chicken with egg, and lamb) + 1 snack (aloo tikki chaat) and a mango lassi, all for myself. I was really stuffed at the end, but that was also because this is my only meal I would eat today based on my personal logistics. The chicken tikka kathi roll is really nicely grilled, fairly tender, and the egg soaks up a lot of the chicken tikka flavor so I recommend adding an egg to just one of the rolls. The $1.50 surcharge is okay, but trying it for one roll is more than sufficient. The lamb kebab tikka roll is also good, with a good amount of green chutney that brings forth a slightly sweet flavor. The aloo tikki chaat has a potato patty with yogurt, tamarind, and some crisps, which is a great starter but I enjoyed eating it throughout the meal. It helps cool down with the spice, although the food is not too spicy. The mango lassi is on the thicker side, but can't really complain for $4. It also helps cool down with the spice, and a meal is not really complete without. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and its relatively fast casual format. If I want an affordable and quick meal, I would come back again.

    Emily T.

    Spice Waala is one of my favorite places to come in Seattle! Prices are affordable, service is quick and friendly, food is always good! The Cap Hill location is nice and has some indoor seating. It's pretty casual and is great for takeout. Food + aloo tikka chaat - fried potato patty is amazing! + chicken tikka roll - very tasty! + masala chai - way better than Starbucks! + mango lassi - creamy and refreshing I've also had their soft serve and that's pretty good as well! Overall a huge fan of Spice Waala!

    Lamb Kebab Roll
    Shannon K.

    Great price and quick service! We came in a Friday around 5. The space to dine in is on the smaller side. It's good for 2 people ideally, but can sit 4 people at one of the tables. For one of the rolls and a mango lasso it was 13.79. The rolls are smaller than a burrito, but pretty filling. I tried both the lamb and the chicken tikka. The flavor was good on the lamb, but I liked the bite of the chicken better than the minced lamb. Both were good though. While the taste was there, I wish there was a bit more freshness to the roll, maybe more sauce or more onions? It was a roll of mostly meat, which to most is probably a good thing. Mango lassi was great and thick, would recommend trying! Overall a place to stop by for good food, just wish there was more freshness to cut through the meat/richness. Looking forward to trying their other menu items! The fries looked amazing

    Annabel L.

    Wow. I will be coming back here over and over again. They are the perfect definition of girl dinner, where you can get a bunch of small bite-size items that are affordable, flavorful, shareable, and not too heavy. They also have a rotating seasonal soft serve, and I just had the lychee flavor which Was so good. I think about it all the time. I can't wait to come back here again.

    Sarah J.

    We came on a weekday right when the place opened. Service was quick and food was pretty good. There's bench and table seating inside available but can get full as the place gets busy. It was pretty quiet overall, music playing was chill too. The masala crispy fries were delicious! We asked them not to put the masala on it, but asked for it on the side. If you've had chaat masala, their masala tastes very similar to that. Not bad but we enjoyed the plain crispy fries with the side chutney. The chicken tikka roll was good. Not the best I've had, but overall spices and quantity was good. Prices are pretty decent here for the value!

    Jamil R.

    We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was! I wouldn't consider it super authentic, but overall the food is very good. The service is also very friendly, we had a lot of random questions for the cashier and he was happy to answer them all.

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    Valerie Y.

    I finally had the chance to try Spice Waala in Cap Hill! They sell Indian street food for reasonable prices and they have rotating ice cream flavors. My friends and I came for the soft serve, they had a Chai flavor when we went. I thought the ice cream was alright (didn't taste too much like chai to me) but I'm glad they have creative flavors. I got two items to go for dinner - the Aloo Tikki Chaat and the Paneer Kathi Roll. Huge fan of the Chaat, I would 100% get it again. The packaging is creative and comes with detailed instructions so you can put it together in the right order. The roll was alright, nothing really special! I thought the two items were filling but I definitely have to come back and try their other items :)

    Bansari S.

    It is a super small store front but cool to be able to watch some of the food being made while you wait. Food was alright not the best chaat or items tbh. And a bit overpriced for the amount. In would get it if you wanted to try but there are better Indian restaurants in walking distance

    Chicken tikka roll, lamb kebab roll, masala aloo (fries), papdi chaat ("Indian nachos")
    Chi D.

    Came here on a weekday for take out lunch and everything was solid and prices were reasonable. I loved the lamb kebab roll and would get it again in a heartbeat. The fries (masala aloo) were a little soggy, but much improved by some time in the air fryer. The masala chai was not my favorite, and I say this as someone who regularly makes my own masala chai at home. It just wasn't that spicy. I like a strong ginger kick though and a good amount of cardamom, so if you like a more timid chai, maybe this is for you. Interestingly all of the staff were white. Bathrooms are down a hall, but clean.

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    Thank you so much for coming in Geo!

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    Thank you!! Hope the move for your friends went well as well :)

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    1 year ago

    Fast, efficient, pleasant service. Very tasty. Do have to realize this is not health food.

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    We thank you as well as your taste buds

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    Thank so much Audrey!

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    Great Indian baby burritos. The Calcutta style roll is epic. Lamb and chicken are my favorites along with the lager beer

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    All the way from Portland??? Wow. We may need to come closer to you

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    $$

    When the smell met me at the door, I knew it was going to be a good night. We were at a table 2…read moreminutes later, and had drinks 2 minutes after that, so things went right from the start. By the time my nose was accustomed to the aromas, there was food in front of me. Combo momos to start (the plain and fried are ok, chili are good, sandheko are amazing. Coconut curry, sandheko aloo (potatoes) and chicken followed - and did I mention the sandheko was amazing? We were in & out in 45 minutes, and timed things well, it really filled up by the time we were done. Parking lot is tiny, so may be a challenge, but we happened into a spot which may or may not have belonged to the neighboring business. Would definitely return....assuming I could find parking.

    tl;dr the vegetable pakora and the butter curry far exceeded the mostly bland momos; expect a wide…read morearray of good-not-great South Asian fare for a reasonable price You're more likely than not to fly by this unassuming restaurant while traversing an industrial strip of Aurora. But Indian-Nepali Kitchen is one of Seattle's most sought-after spots for affordable eats. But don't sleep on the rest of INK's broad menu of South Asian fare -- The Infatuation magazine even considers it to be one of the best restaurants in the city, full stop. INK shares a strip mall with a bodega and nail salon. Black cushioned chairs are pressed up to lacquered wood tables, and the tan walls are decorated with an assortment of cultural tchotchkes. Bollywood music videos play on the main dining room's single flatscreen, while images of Nepali mountain ranges flash on the screen in the accessory dining room. My partner and I dined at INK for weekday dinner on our drive up to the North Cascades, and we had the dining room to ourselves. Only a handful of takeout patrons rolled through during our visit. We kicked off our meal with the Mixed Appetizer. The Vegetable Pakora component was a consensus hit. The rich, crispy bites functioned well on their own and were fun conduits for the fragrant mint sauce and the tart tamarind sauce. In comparison, the samosas were forgettable, sporting overwhelmingly thick shells and hit-or-miss fillings. Of the three varieties, only the earthy ground lamb was worth finishing. Next, we tried the Combo Momo platter. Admittedly, the signature momos were surprisingly mediocre. Across the varieties, the wonton-like Fried Momo was the clear winner with its exciting texture without overpowering the delicate filling flavor. Meanwhile, the standard steamed momos tasted like something out of the frozen section, the Chili Momos were dominated by fast-food-quality sweet-and-sour sauce, and the Sandheko Momos had an unassuming, generally savory curry flavor (which was far outdone by the tangy side of house chutney). For our entree, we were very impressed by the Butter Curry Lamb. The thick curry broth was vibrant and dynamic; we sipped it by the spoonful. The tough lamb felt like an afterthought. The Garlic Basil Bread wasn't particularly basil-y, but the naan slices were pillowy, flaky, and addictively buttery. To drink, we shared an Iced Chai. The tea was more spiced than sweet; the average Starbucks patron might turn their nose up to it, but the light drink was a welcome contrast to the dense entrees. For dessert, we opted for the Gulab Jamun: the ping pong-sized cheese balls were deceptively dense, each packing a rich, syrupy punch. The service was quick and efficient, and our bill worked out to about $75 (after tax and tip). The flavors topped out at very good, but never quite achieved greatness. The portions were generous -- we probably could have done without the momos and still had a satisfyingly hearty meal. For a no-frills meal that will, at a minimum, be tasty, INK is a safe bet.

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