Ambiance was warm and friendly, the staff was friendly! My…read morepartner and I had the, Coconut (beef) curry and that was so good, 10/10 We added the Pesto Garlic Naan, and another 10/10 Over all, if you like Indian food, this is the place to enjoy We also had the iced chai tea! Not super sweet, however spiced so so well def recommended to have! If you're into chai. They also gave us a complimentary desert that was enough to fill that sweet tooth craving after a savory meal, I believe it was chocolate cheesecake. Thanks!!

Typically I really enjoy Taste of India but hadn't been since pre-pandemic and stopped by on my…read morelast visit to Seattle. I'm not sure what happened on my last visit as the curries were on the colder side. When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult, there is a small parking lot out front, if that's full you'll need to find street park. The restaurant itself feels warm, casual, and bustling. Queen you walk in you have the option to sit on the backyard patio or in the dining room. We opted to sit in the dining room as it just felt more intimate and the vibe we were wanting for dinner. For our appetizer, we started with the Samosas (Two crispy pastries filled with your choice of freshly mixed vegetables or delicately spiced lean ground beef) which were excellent. Next we ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and butter chicken. The naan and samosas showed up piping hot but the chicken tikka masala & butter chicken were cold. I probably should have said something as I was disappointed but was too hungry to care at that moment. If I'm in the Seattle area I may stop by Taste of India again.

Very attentive owner , great to talk to .Excellent service and food 5/5. we had a very enjoyable…read moreexperience . True Indian cooking

I have been going to Nirmal's for about a decade now. The restaurant itself is in a great location,…read morevery close to Pioneer Square Station and on the lovely brick street in the historic neighborhood. The interior has charm and is well-decorated to match the old building. The restaurant has always been a nice stop before events at the stadiums, or, in my recent case, a good lunch spot during jury duty (the thali was a nice chance to try various items on the menu). My partner and I were recently looking for local restaurants which can do catering for a large event - and preferably with a Bengali focused menu. Fortunately, we were in Pioneer Square around that time and stopped in at Nirmal's. Oliver, the owner, was making his rounds at tables checking in on guests; we decided to ask him about catering and he assured us it would be possible. He had Chef Sunit come out and meet us as well, who further assured us they would be able to handle it no problem. We exchanged numbers and began discussing possible menu options over text; Chef Sunit suggested we come visit in person to try a sample of the proposed menu. Over the course of a couple hours we got to try many dishes which are not on their typical menu; and which are generally hard to find in the Seattle area. It was clear from this point forward that Sunit & Oliver were the right team for our event. The event itself went off flawlessly with Nirmal's as the caterer. Many of our guests asked about where the food was from and we happily mentioned the restaurant and introduced our guests to the Nirmal's team. Sunit was on-site the whole time ensuring everything was operating smoothly. So, overall, a big thank you to the Nirmal's team, and we look forward to visiting the restaurant again soon to say thank-you in person.

First time being in Seattle and found this restaurant for an early lunch. The lamb rogan gosh has…read morean excellent flavor; the lamb was not that tender. Very patient staff; and the food delivery was on point. Best things come to those with patience. Very causal ambiance; the typical restaurant on the street layout. I will returning to Seattle to try this place again.

I was excited to try their dosa and it didn't disappoint! This is a great spot to try on a First…read moreThursday in Pioneer Square or on your way to/from a game. There is ample seating and windows to people watch from your seat. The service was great, friendly and attentive. And the food was delicious! We all tried some of their drinks were tasty and unique.

I came back again for annual PAX visit! this time I was part of the ordering :) The food was pretty…read morefast, though admittedly a little slower than I wanted for the rush we were in (next time we might take to-go) and the servers are sometimes a bit absent... but the food is amazing! I guess it's more the kind of place you go when you have some time. I think the curry was better than the dry tikka, so I think next time I would just do a couple curries.

Our friends recommended this spot as it is nearby the convention center and apparently a tradition…read morefor them to dine at whenever they go to Sakura-Con. We were really hungry and decided to join them as I've had this spot saved too as the reviews were pretty positive. They were definitely very popular but we were put on the waitlist but I think it would be helpful if they took peoples' numbers as apparently they would just shout it outside. We weren't aware as we went somewhere else to wait as it was very cold. When we arrived, a different employee started cleaning a table for us and we waited but then the employee who did put us down was frustrated with us as he called us and no one of us answered cause we were elsewhere. We weren't sure if we had a spot after that but luckily the employee who was cleaning was done and offered that spot. They also did drop a glass cup after cleaning nearby which was concerning but they did clean it up right away. Once we were seated, it took almost a half an hour to get some to take our order. Luckily we did get our water refilled decently but there were a few times where our empty glasses were seen and ignored. I definitely think there should be staff training as it was non-existent. I understand being busy but you're across the convention center so it should be expected. The music was also so low I didn't know it was even on, they have a loud fan going on and even their TVs have no volume. It's a pretty awkward ambiance, especially with how they try to look like they are a upscale restaurant. It did take some time to get food and it seems like the kitchen was frustrated too as I heard the bell signaling food being ready several times. The food was actually good, especially for the price. The portions are generous. We never had paratha but our friend recommended it so we got the aloo paratha while my boyfriend got their butter masala and I got their tikka masala extra hot. It wasn't really spicy at all, definitely nothing like what I've had at other Indian restaurants. The curries were flavorful with good pieces of chicken. We might return if we need something nearby but there are definitely better options that I would walk for.

I absolutely love this place. The Butter Chicken is phenomenal and the Garlic Naan is to die for…read more I typically come here for lunch and they are never busy inside, and there is always plenty of seating available. The restaurant is immaculate and the waiters are polite and attentive. There is plenty of parking in back as well.

Ordered to-go from here last Saturday afternoon, and everything we had was delicious! We tried…read moretheir vegetable samosas, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, saag paneer, garlic naan, and rice pudding. The butter chicken had tender pieces of chicken in a rich, creamy curry. My favorite, though, was the saag paneer, which was incredibly flavorful. The garlic naan was also fantastic. The tandoori chicken was well seasoned, but it was a bit salty and dry. Will definitely be coming back sometime soon to try more of their curries and other dishes!

The best butter chicken I have ever had! The customer service is shitty but the food is amazing. I…read morehave had my share of butter masala and none compares

Pretty lacklustre quality Indian food, but we appreciated the vegan options. We ordered three…read moredishes--a vindaloo with tofu, a house curry specialty with tofu, and an aloo gobi--with some roti on the side, all 4 out of 5 for spiciness. The food came quickly, but it became apparent after a few bites that the quality just wasn't there. The curries were quite watery, lacking depth of flavour, and proper integration. We were honestly shocked how poor the curries were. It's not like they tasted bad, but there was simply no depth of flavour, depth, nor proper array of flavours. Friendly service, reasonably priced, moderate portions. I wouldn't return unless I knew they totally revamped all the dishes / got a new chef.

I don't know why Steve and I haven't been to Annapurna Cafe until recently. We have walked by the…read morerestaurant plenty of times when out and about in Capitol Hill and it always smelled great when we strolled by. Well better late than never I guess as we finally made it here and simply loved the food! I got my favorite when it comes to Indian cuisine which was the Chicken Vindaloo. It was wonderful! Steve liked his dish as well (though I can't quite remember what it is)! We got some Garlic Naan to go along with our meal. It was huge! But we chowed it down and loved every moment of it! From the bar which I think is called the Yeti Bar we got some Saffron infused cocktails. The one I picked was the Madras. It wad very good and this type of vodka added a great, unique dimension to the cocktail. We loved it! We to finish off this great meal we got some dessert with some deep fried goodness along with some cream. Yes, we had a fantastic meal here and really went all out by trying everything. Steve and I can't wait to come back and doing it all over again.

This was a DoorDash order, but wow I've never had Indian food from a restaurant taste so off…read more Chicken tikka masala, no tikka masala flavor and asked for 2* spice out of 3* and it was bland. Saag paneer, terrible with no flavor or spice Chana masala was just weird with no spice Garlic naan was good Idli sambhar was dry and sour. Not sure how this place has 4* with over thousand reviews with this quality of food we just received and had to eat.

The best butter chicken ever in America The food quantity…read moreis less but it tastes very good Would recommend everyone traveling to Seattle to go to the Fusion Bistro in downtown for Indian cuisine

I came here on a Friday around 5:30 p.m. and it was empty. I picked my table and appreciated the…read morebeautiful menu. This place isn't large inside, but is perfect for a small group outing. I order the paneer tikka masala with garlic nan. The dish was amazing, flavorful, and the garlic nan was perfectly cooked. Even the rice tasted good. The chef even came over and asked me if I enjoyed my meal. For desert, I had gulab jamun which was good but not the best I've had. Overall, this was a great experience, just a few notes. The host wasn't all that friendly and kind of kept to himself. The price of the nan is a bit ridiculous. And the napkins could be nicer given the quality of the menu. I am still giving it five stars because I would go back and get the same thing.

I had a great experience here! Excellent service and very tasty food. The restaurant had a very…read morecozy atmosphere and was overall a pleasant spot to stop for a bite to eat.

Great butter chicken, wonderful service, priced reasonably and great portions, nice spot by the…read morelake as well and parking directly across the street !

The momos from this Indian-Nepali restaurant (kitchen?) had been something I've heard things about…read more So when I came up here, I was quite excited to give them a shot. Not exactly sure what to get, we ordered the momo combo, the malai momos, and the tandoori momos - all chicken. These did more than live up to the hype. They're simply the best momos I've ever had. The sample size on that isn't huge, as I've only had it from about three or four different places, but these blow those other places out of the water so much it's crazy. The quality here is simply spectacular - every kind of momo present is so delightful to consume. The level of marination on each of these is highly impressive. The momo combo comes with sandheko, steamed, chili, and fried types. Each of these are awesome. The fried momo has a great crunch without being overly bready. It reminds me a little of a turnover, but savory. The sandheko momo is dripping with a nutty, oily flavor. The chili momo isn't super spicy, but contains just enough for your tongue to feel that it's there - and it has a beautiful deep red color. The malai momos are also awesome. These are nutty and creamy to the max - drenched in sauce yet the dough still stays firm on the outside. The combination of flavors with the chicken feels like it shouldn't work, but it just does in a way that's purely addicting. Out of the three orders though, my favorite has to be the tandoori momos. These are plump, juicy, and the reddish brown exterior feels like they actually were cooked in a tandoor. They're the only ones crispy on the outside, yet the chicken on the inside stays the same level of soft and juicy as the other ones. I should mention how good the filling - despite being ground chicken - is. It tastes better than a lot of the pork filling I've had in other dumplings. We also had the garlic basil naan, with tomato achar. While the achar wasn't my favorite as it felt too liquidy, the naan was quite soft and enjoyable to even eat plain. Also the momo sauce wasn't my favorite either as it felt too tomato-forward. Each order was around $15-17, which for 10 pieces, I'd say is a decent enough price. Overall, I find it hard to believe that these momos will be topped anytime soon. 9.15/10

Great place for momo lovers! This is probably one of the best spots in WA for authentic Himalayan…read moremomos. I mainly came here to try their momo variety and I really enjoyed them. The combination platter is a great option if you want to try different dumpling flavors. I especially liked the chicken filling. It tasted fresh, flavorful and delicious. I also tried their Chowmein which tasted really good and had the street style flavor which I was expecting. They have a good variety at good prices, which definitely impressed me and I hope they don't raise it as they get more popular. The service was polite and friendly and there's plenty of seating. The only downside is that the location isn't the greatest, but the restaurant itself is nice and comfortable inside. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their momo.