Picked up some dinner on a week day and I really enjoyed it! Their Kathi rolls are packed with protein and flavor. I tried the chicken tikka roll and lamb kebab roll and they were excellent! Lots of meat and the protein was seasoned well. I also got the chana chaat which is a chickpea salad! Very tasty and flavorful too. I was stuffed and had enough for leftovers. I probably didn't need to get 2 Kathi rolls and a snack but I wanted to try everything and it was worth it! I also tried their seasonal soft serve which was lychee this month and it was really good! It has good lychee flavor without tasting artificial and overly sweet. I definitely recommend this spot! It's great for a fast casual meal, great value and quality for the price. They have some tables inside if you want to eat there too. read more

Spice Waala is an unassuming hole in the wall and parking can be tough, but it's a little gem! I went for a quick solo dinner and even on weekday nights, tables were full most of the time (although there are just 5 tables) and people constantly coming in to pick up. I got the lamb kebab roll, aloo tikki chaat, and mango lassi. Portions are on the smaller side but super affordable, so it makes sense. The lamb kebab roll was smaller, so I'd advise two if you're really hungry. The lamb was good, although I felt a little one note and could use more pickled onions and chutney. The mango lassi was small, but thick and filling. Class mango lassi flavor, a little bit more on the spice-y side. The real star of the show was the aloo tikki chaat. I've never had it before and was blown away. Crispy potato patties covered in yogurt, pomegranate, some crunchy topping I don't know the name of, and a sweet tamarind sauce. The perfect balance of textures and flavors. Went so incredibly well with the lamb kebab roll - this is a must order!! I will definitely be back to try some of the other sides and rolls. read more

Spice Waala - Lamb Kebab Kathi Roll and Aloo Tikki Chaat (D) - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been going to Spice waala for 2+ years and absolutely love their food. A simple menu with only a few options which they have mastered to perfection. Kathi rolls and limited chaat items is what they sell and everything tastes great. Their chicken is marinated for 36 hours and cooked to perfection. Aloo tikki Kathi roll and chaat options are amazing too. read more

Spice Waala - Masala Aloo, Chana Chaat, chai and Kathi rolls - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I feel like Ballard is sleeping on Spice Waala. Some of the tastiest and most affordable food in town! Vegan and vegetarian options galore! I think I could eat a literal bucket of the Chana Chaat. SOFT SERVE!!!Everything is so flavorful! It's a low key, clean and perfectly pleasant place for a quick meal, also a good option for take out. Staff is always friendly and fast! Seriously the best deal in Seattle. My only wish is that they were open on Sundays because for some reason like clockwork this is when I have my Spice Waala craving. Thank you to the customer who was standing outside a few months ago who lured me away from a crowded Pink Bee (also a great place but so packed!) to try this place instead. You were right and I've been back like weekly since then! read more

I've had this spot on my list for a while and it absolutely delivered. The space is casual and welcoming, excellent customer service, and the food was delicious across the board. The lamb kabob roll and chana chaat were packed with flavor, and the masala chai was perfect, not too sweet since you add in your own sugar. Left full and happy. Can't wait to come back! read more

Spice Waala - Lamb kabob roll, chana chaat, and masala chai - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had chicken roll and lamb roll and some snacks. The rolls are sooo good and rich. I would definitely come back for the lamb roll! read more

Spice Waala - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been coming here for a couple of years now. I love the lamb wrap and the chicken wrap. It feels like I'm eating something relatively healthy, but still with a comfort food taste. Oh and they also have very good soft serve! The service is always top notch read more

Spice Waala - Lamb Kebab Kathi Roll - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great tasting Indian food! I love how casual and convenient the spot is, lots of flavor for the right price. Even their soft serve was spectacular. I highly recommend this place and would come back. read more

Spice Waala - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spice Waala offers a short menu of Indian street food--kathi rolls, chaats, and soft serve! The kathi rolls were made with a thin, soft roti flatbread with a choice of filling, and I had the Lamb Kebab, made with a generous portion of spiced and grilled lamb patties along with cilantro chutney and pickled onions. We also tried the Papdi Chaat (described as Indian nachos), made of crispy fried dough and sliced potatoes topped with tamarind chutney, yogurt, sev, and beet greens; and the Chana Chaat, made of chickpeas in a spicy, tangy dressing topped with sev. For dessert, we had their Haldi Doodh soft serve, a light dairy-based ice cream made with turmeric milk, which had a lightly spiced and sweet flavor. Overall, this was a simple but tasty place for super affordable Indian street food! read more

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Spice Waala is one of our go to places, and it is awesome! Their menu is comprised of four different Kathi Rolls and 5 snack/side dishes. What is a Kathi Roll you ask? Think of a juicy, flavorful, Indian burrito. :-) All of their items are quite tasty, and are a good value. Our favorites are the Chicken Tikka, Lamb Kebab, and Masala Aloo (super tasty fries). To top it all off, the employees are really nice and helpful. I always enjoy going here, and I think you will too! read more

**Correcting my review to remove language about this being not traditional Indian food** This was a new experience for me as I hadn't tried Indian street food before. It was pretty good and different from what I've had at other Indian restaurants! We ordered online and picked up. The two of us each ordered one snack and one roll for a total of 4 dishes to share, plus mango lassi. In general, the food was much smaller than the pictures made them look. We knew it would be street food but it was still not enough food to keep us full. Overall, it was pretty tasty and something different! The customer service was not the best but I'm willing to give them another shot. read more

Everything here is so yummy! The paneer roll is probably my favorite. I like to order food to go but if you want to dine in, it's a smaller space, with 5 tables, but if you get there early it's not too crowded. The staff is welcoming and friendly. My favorite thing about Spice Waala is that they started a fundraiser for restaurants in Minneapolis, so clearly the owners are good people. So you can feel great supporting them! read more

I went in about 20 min before close the other weekend, and there were still a lot of people picking up their food! Chicken tikka roll seemed to be quite popular as they already ran out of it by the time I was ordering. I got the aloo tikki instead and that was pretty good. One thing I always think about but forget to mention is that the presentation of mango lassi is not good. Having the lassi in a small to-go coffee cup must make it easier to pull it out fast, but it's not practical for the consumer nor is it pretty. Sipping something that viscous from that cup is difficult. I would be excited about the idea of lassi until I order, and then when I see it, not so much. read more

Ok. Mind officially blown!! I don't know why it's taken me so long to try Spice Waala?! But I will certainly be a return customer! Let me tell you about the Aloo Tikki Chaat.... I've never had anything like this before. The combination of flavors and textures...just wow. It was a taste bud party in my mouth. All the toppings are packaged separately and they include a little card with assembly instructions. Which for a first timer, was very helpful. I cannot recommend this enough! And at a $5.50 price point too! Also tried the Kathi Roll Lamb Kebab. Also divine. So much great flavor. It's not huge, but it doesn't need to be. packs a punch of protein in a convenient roll. I'd ordered an extra yogurt sauce for this, but I honestly didn't need it, as I had some left over from the chaat. The menu is small, but excellently executed. I can't wait to come back and try more items. Take a look at the About section of their website too. They are a company that cares about their employees and community. And I will happily support them again and again. Trust me. Run, don't walk, to go and try Spice Waala!! read more

Spice Waala - Aloo Tikki Chaat - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A small, spacious, and colorful interior with delicious food. There's only 6 tables inside for seating but the lack of tables seems intentional and gives the place a more relaxing feel. The Chicken was spicy but not too spicy, it was marinated well, cooked to perfection, and extremely juicy. The cilantro chutney incorporated was the perfect sweet element which balanced out the spiciness quite well. My only complaint is that when they scrape the grill clean it sounded like nails on a chalkboard, which was quite irritating. read more

Spice Waala - Kathi Roll Chicken Tikka and Snack Chana Chaat - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the rolls were inexpensive and delicious and the chana chaat paired excellently. the lamb was a tad gamey but overall excellent meal

EDITED TO ADD: I've only ever encountered passive aggressive comments from a business owner once before and it's not fun. Especially since these reviews are written based on MY personal experience. Good entrepreneurs take all customer reviews into consideration. The good, the bad, the in betweens, they're all experiences that customers had at your establishment. Instead of being defensive and trying to argue about what kind of experience the customer had, use these reviews to make the next experience even better. No human is perfect. No restaurant is perfect. There is ALWAYS room for improvement. I'm deducting a star on this review for bad sportsmanship. I don't appreciate someone telling me that my taste or experience is invalid. One word: overhyped. My brother highly recommended this spot during my last visit to Seattle so I decided I had to give it a try. Placed my order online hoping to have it conveniently ready to go by the time I arrived 15 minutes later. You know, how pick up orders usually work. Just so y'all know, it doesn't work like that here. After you've placed (and paid for) your order online you must still check in before they start making your order. So plan accordingly! Now, onto the food! I ordered two items to share with my brother since we had dinner in 2 hours and wanted to stay hungry for that! We tried a Chicken Tikka Roll and the Masala Aloo. Chicken Tikka Roll - This was waaaay smaller than I thought it would be. It's grilled spiced chicken wrapped in a thin roti with raw onions and green chutney. It was $7.50 for like a three bite wrap. It definitely could have used more flavor. Maybe even just some salt to enhance the existing flavors? It was just missing.. a lot for $7.50. Snack Masala Aloo - Fries coated heavily in their special spice blend. These fries were fried so long that most of them were translucent. It's weird though, some fries felt suuuper heavy while others were super light and crispy. They also weren't hot. Spice blend was just okay. Tasted like whatever they put on the chicken. Again, salt would definitely have helped here. Cool thing about these fries though, we couldn't finish because it started feeling super heavy after a few fries so left them out. 4 hours later my brother tried one and they were still crispy! (Remind anyone of that Super Size me documentary that went viral years ago?) The store itself is just a little takeout spot. A few tables scattered inside and like 2(?) tables outside. Open kitchen so you can see your order being made. Would I try this place again? Probably not. The price vs food quality was just not it for me. And having to wait 15 minutes to get my food after placing an online order to avoid having to wait 15 minutes is a bit silly. Wouldn't you agree? read more

Spice Waala - Chicken Tikka Roll - so tiny! - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Eat here. It's good fresh and honestly filled with kindness. I always get the chicken wrap and the fries. Be sure to get chutney for the fries read more

Some will hear "chicken tikka burrito" and think of a pale, thick chub packed with rice and beans and chicken and some kind of sauce, all of which magically coalesce in the 2 lb. burrito such that it is possible to take a bite of nothing but sauce, for example, which is improbable...and yet. Here, think of a truly handheld, small but substantial, wrapped bit of excellence: a green coriander-based sauce on nicely trimmed pieces of marinated chicken. Pair it with a mango lassi or the Indian bhel puri and you've got yourself the perfect lunch. Not inexpensive, but don't freak out and buy five burritos for yourself. Have one. Enjoy it. read more

Food ok at best. Hipster service. Soggy rolls. Limited menu. Bland flavors. Tried twice. Won't go back again.

This is a gem of an Indian snack place. I have been in Greater Seattle area for the last 2 years and this is the best in town. They don't have a wide spectrum of options and have narrowed down to a few items. The best part is whatever cuisine they decided to keep in menu they have absolutely mastery in that. The chicken Tikka roll had a smoky flavor - either they infused the smoke flavor or they are cooking it over charcoal - either way it's impressive. The mano swirl was tasty and dense - had really rich texture. The Aloo Tikki Chat was so well done - doesn't feel oily at all. In fact it was pretty light. I loved their Bhel poori too. Talking about ambience the place is rather small and I would suggest a to go. The service is good. read more

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The foods are great. The price is good too. Easy to eat because it's a wrap. If you like spicy foods, I recommend you to try it! Get 2 as they suggest because it's small, if you want a full meal. Fries are good too. I find it bit salty but it might not the the case for others. It's good to go with but if you want to have relatively quick lunch with your friends, that's also great. You can sit there. They have only 3 tables inside and 2 tables outside (at least when I went), so be careful if you plan to dine in. Service is great. The staffs are friendly. Serving foods took big longer than I expected but it's totally worth the wait. You can find parking spots on the street or nearby in the area. read more

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The turmeric soft serve is what made us want to come here. We ended buying most things from the menu to try and all were flavorful. The staff were very helpful when I asked clarifying questions about the menu. read more

Small and cozy place , kathi rolls were good and service was quick. They don't have much seating and seating are little uncomfortable so mainly I think it's meant for takeout instead of seating. Panner roll was fresh and panner was very soft but there was no way to ask them to add any spice or they didn't have that option , if they had some spice level that will be great . Aloo tikki chat was good and aloo tikki was cripsy. Fries is must try as they are coated with spices which make them special unlike a bland Mac Donald's fries. read more

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Super solid food, quick service, and reasonably priced. You'll see that I rarely give 5 stars, but this place earns it. One lamb kathi roll is less than $10, and filling enough to be my lunch. The flavor is great and they are consistent. They have water out for self service and enough tables that even with relay traffic, there is generally space to sit and eat if you want to. read more

Ambience - Casual Fast Food Seating Service - We ordered 3 Chicken Tikka rolls (1 with egg). The service was very quick. We also got Masala Chai which came with 2 Parle G Biscuit (Nice Touch) Food - Chicken Tikka Roll. The roll was pretty dry and the roll didn't had any flavor. The egg roll was much better than without egg. It was pretty heavy though, but not tasty read more

Spice Waala is AWESOME. Nuff said. Really though, I've yet to be disappointed here and is easily one of my favorite spots in the area. No if ands or buts about it. Referring themselves as "Indian street food" is a perfect lure for me because I love Indian food and I love food truck/food cart style food. The best of both worlds. They have a simple menu (which I like). Kathi Rolls, basically burritos. Four choices. 1 Vegetarian, 1 Vegan and 2 meat options. The Paneer Bhurji is great, the crumbly cheese is terrific. The Chicken Tikka roll is fantastic. Little bit a kick, lotta bit of flavor. Easily my favorite. The "Snacks" which are fairly shareable appetizers are also quite good. My favorite being the Chana chaat. It's served cold but I like to bring it home and heat it up. It's so flavorful, I can't help but smile after a forkful. I've always done take out here, but there is modest indoor seating as well as a table outside if you choose and it is available. The staff are always very friendly and chill as you put through your order. About 5 minutes of waiting, you're ready to be treated to some unapologetically authentic Indian street food. Already, ready to go back! read more

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I'm new to Ballard and was looking for some quick eats for my family before all my kitchen stuff was settled. The Spice Waala reviews were great and it's a short walk for me so we ordered an assortment of chicken and lamb kathi rolls and the chickpea salad. Everything was amazing! I've had kathi rolls before in NYC at a few restaurant chains, but these are by far the best I've had. The chicken and Lamb are my favorites. Ingredients are fresh and they're packed with a good amount of protein. The chickpea salad was amazing as well. I've gone back a couple times just for the chickpea salad to add as a side to my lunch and dinner. The serving is big enough to last me 2 meals at least so it makes for a great side dish the next day. The staff are amazing and I love the laidback vibe inside. 11/10 read more

The bhel puri is one of the best I have had in a while! The green chutney is vey flavorful and hits the spot. They have a few vegan friendly options here! It's mostly like a pick up spot and has some seats for dine to. Mostly casual ambience, their fries are flavorful and have a unique flavor. Overall cute little spot with some good Indian street food options read more

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I've been here a few times and it's solid for the price. It's a small establishment with 4-5 tables. The service was quick, but while ordering we felt a little rushed. The sides are yummy with the rolls being good but not great (we had the paneer one and chicken tikka). We just realized they do an egg option on the roll, if it's anything like roll pod restaurant that would up this to a 5 for food. read more

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The paneer roll was fantastic. Perfect amount of spice and lots of flavor. The paneer is crumbly and has a scrambled egg texture. The potato roll was awesome as well with a great combination of spices. The cilantro chutney spread inside added a fresh juicy burst to every bite. Will definitely be back. read more

"These burritos are amazing!" Just kidding. I love Spice Walaa ever since they were serving up their delicious Kathi Rolls and Masala Chai at the SLU Market. I love coming here whenever I get a chance to be in Ballard. I hadn't been in a while, but I've been wanting to try their rotating soft serve. On my recent visit, it absolutely blew my mind. The Coconut Cardamom soft serve was so delicious and unique. It had this creaminess texture that was so smooth and I loved the coconut flake toppings. You bet I'll be back for more of their flavors. As for the Kathi Rolls, my go-to is the Lamb Kebab, but the Paneer Bhurji Roll is also a favorite of mine. Most people order just one, but sometimes I'll get two because they're so good. Get that with a Mango Lassi and you're good to go. Honestly, I haven't explored the other half of their menu because the Kathi Rolls are always so good, but you bet I'll return because I want to try their Chana Chaat and Masala Aloo fries as well as their new soft serve flavors. During their anniversary week, they had several specials I wanted to try, so I'll definitely be looking out for their future specials. You'll definitely see me coming back here more often. read more

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Had a roll, chatt, and their soft serve. The roll was good but the spice level could be higher. The chatt was off the hook. And the fennel soft serve was my favorite. Need to go back for that. read more

Great spot. I've only been in twice so far- I'll be back soon. The first time, I got the fries and the chicken kathi roll. Both were good and fresh. Second visit, I got the lamb kathi roll and aloo tikki chaat. Both were INCREDIBLE. Can't recommend the aloo tikki chat enough, the cool yogurt and sweet chutney on the crispy, spicy potato patty are addictive. The same guy was working both times I visited. He was friendly, polite, and fast! read more

This place is very close by to me so decided to get a takeout dinner from here one night. I love Indian food so I was excited to try it! This place is a little untraditional as all their food is in wraps. They also have a very selective menu. This being said, the flavors are so good! We got an appetizer of the chickpeas which are flavored as chaat. It was soo good! Then I had the lamb wrap. I love it as well. I would get an extra sauce next time as that really added to the flavor. Can't wait to come back here! You can also sit inside and eat but it's not very big and you have to order at the counter anyways. read more

Spice Waala - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful, tender, mouth-watering, flavorful kathi rolls. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, crisp street food. Smooth, chilled, and delightful soft serve. Not to mention a fun aesthetic and great customer service - this is my new favorite spot! read more

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When I heard this place serves what looks like burritos made with Indian ingredients, I was so excited to try it out! So they're actually called "kathi rolls" which are wrapped in roti. It was hard to tell the difference between the roti and a typical tortilla as I ate the rolls, but I bet there would be a more noticeable difference if I had tasted the roti alone. I ordered three rolls to split with my partner: Lamb kebab- This was hands down my favorite. Full of flavorful lamby goodness. The green chutney went so well with it. Chicken tikka- This ranked second. Delicious, juicy chicken full of spices. Paneer bhurji- This ranked third. I usually like paneer and while there was some flavor mixed in, this was too bland for me. It actually reminded me a lot of scrambled eggs, both in flavor and texture. The rolls are on the smaller side. Also, I wish there were more ingredients on the inside, like rice, different sauces, or more veggies... I wasn't expecting rolls mainly filled with just protein and some chutney (although now I see that's how it's described on the menu, d'oh). However, they REALLY pack the protein in, so one kathi roll can be filling enough if you have a smaller appetite. I, unfortunately, have a bigger appetite. I definitely want to come back for the lamb roll and to try some other items on the menu! read more

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Yet again, late to the party for Spice Waala despite having it bookmarked for awhile. I always kept them on the radar screen after being showcased on a local podcast and programming. After seeing their IG post for mango soft serve, made an effort to finally visit on 3/3/22 for a late lunch. I was able to get nearby street parking and slid in before their lunch closure at 1430. I ordered a Lamb Kebab Roll ($8) and a mango soft serve ($5). Friendly and expedient counter service. I barely finished taking interior snapshots and my order was ready. The nicely wrapped kathi roll was so aromatic that I decided to dine pandemic style a la car. Unwrapped it and took at least two bites...wow, nicely flavored and wrapped in freshly made kathi roti bread! Then it became half eaten, then darn it all gone! Then totally savored the generous cup of mango soft serve. Seattle is fortunate to have so many ice cream, gelato, and soft serve spots...now I can add Spice Waala to the dessert rotation. Perfect late lunch on this sunny Thursday. Definitely recommended! read more

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We didn't take time to take pictures as we usually do, but the wraps we had were phenomenal. We tried the Lamb kabob and chicken tikka wraps with egg(per recommendation) the chicken was our favorite but both were packed with meat and flavor. We tried the cardamom pistachio soft serve after. So unique and delicious. Can't wait to try other items. Super friendly and fast service! read more

My husband and I each chose one of their Kathi Rolls. I ordered the Kathi Roll Chicken Tikka and he had the Kathi Roll Lamb Kabab. The rolls were on the smaller side but packed with meat and flavor. The meat is marinated for 36 hours and then they add a signature green chutney and onions. That goodness is then wrapped in a grilled Roti bread. They were spicy, which went so good with our Coconut Cardamom soft serve. The prices weren't bad, the Kathi Rolls are around $7.50 and they're pretty filling. The soft serve was so creamy and the coconut really hit. The cardamom flavor was also delicious and unique. This is a spot I'd return to again and again. Not only for the Indian food, but to come back and try more serve flavors another month! They also have Mango Lassi, a really refreshing mango drink I love, plus they have some tasty looking snacks. read more

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