Urban Tapri is such a wonderful for authentic Indian street food. The flavors are incredible, and their 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. read more

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Ambiance is very small but clean though floor was sticking to when walking. Food is average but the price is matching to quantity so you can come when you land at airport and want to pick quick Indian food. I am surprised that the lady on kisok was sitting in India but I was very welcomed when I walked in. read more

Urban Tapri - Peri peri fries Butter Chicken Kathi Roll (Wrap) Vada Pav Mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Went here because of the good reviews abiut food and service but i was so wrong. First, I don't know 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. read more

Small dhaba like place. There's only a chef there so heads up. Instead of some AI bot taking order or an actual cashier, there was like a college student from (and IN) India who took out order. If there was any communicating to be done, she would call from India TO the kitchen that was like 3 feet back to ask the chef (ie for boxes etc). It was certainly an experience. Food wise- we got the samosa (5/5), the garlic cheese maggi (husband had it but was not really impressed plus it came out in a plastic box which he wasn't happy about), I got the "masala maggi" which also came out in plastic and honestly didn't taste much like maggi and didn't taste that good overall, and I got the Chole batura which actually was really good (5/5). Would recommend the place if you're in the SeaTac area but probably wouldn't come out to eat here if I'm not in the vicinity. read more

I'm so sorry, that was terrible. We got take out--my butter masala was so sugary sweet and oily. My spouse's goat curry was mostly bones and also super oily. We both ordered medium spicy level and neither had any spice to it. The samosas were incredibly salty. Not sure if this was an off night, but we were extremely disappointed. Won't order again. read more

Urban Tapri - Curry is split and soooooo oily. - Indian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

I was excited to try this place and I'm obviously asian, so I told the woman on the screen I've never been here before. I had asked about several things and she was not helpful at all. I decided to take the menu to the side and use yelp to decide. Since I knew I wasn't saying the items correctly, I pointed. I ordered the DahvPuri or something, I pointed to it. Then I wanted to order garlic naan, again I pointed. She told me that I couldn't get the garlic naan because the other order was an appetizer. I explained that I wanted to ORDER it. In any case the woman's face was so stink, I told her never mind I was leaving. As I walked out she was shouting at me over her screen to come back. She can't even come outside to ask me to come back. If she had a better customer service attitude, and explained things it would have been different The restaurant is very bright but looks a bit dirty. The menus definitely have not been cleaned in a while read more

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Mixed Experience - Some Hits, Some Misses I ordered takeout based on the positive reviews here, and had a mixed experience overall. Aalu tikki Burger - this is good, love the crispy aalu patti and overall burger. The chips was mediocre, it didn't feel fresh or crispy as you expect from potato chips! Chicken Masala burger - this isn't made with Patty but julienned chicken which makes the bun soggy for a take out order. It feels like the same chicken used in the chicken jungli roll. Chicken jungli roll - while the chicken was spicy and juicy, the roll was seeping of oil in the end. Chole batura - the baturas were small 3 baturas which were ok but the channa masala had 4 tsp of oil which i had to throw before even I tried to taste. Chicken biryani - this was a let down, the biryani has a rose water or a different unusual flavor that was making this biryani different than other biryani I have eaten. The chicken wasn't that tender either. The raita was overpowered with chat masala. Peri Peri fries were ok, the masala was different than what I have eaten before but the overall fries could have been better. Overall, the food is decent but each dish seemed to be missing something to make it really shine. read more

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I called ahead to order biryani (I've never had biryani before), but I want to know what's best. (Now I know whatever I'll get here will be better than anywhere else. Thanks to Pranjani telling me that 'chicken dum biryani' is her favorite out of the biryani selection.. I get there & My order had just been set onto the counter (fresh as can be). THE WHOLE PLACE SMELLED SO GOOD I couldn't help but just to dig in and I immediately. After one taste of the chicken; closed the box and drove like a maniac home. I got home, still the biryani is steaming and as I debone the chicken and give what little of tough pieces there were to my puppy, I mixed it all up into a big bowl with my (washed) hand and just started to dig in but called back just to tell them how much I enjoyed!! (SO MUCH FOOD) read more

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First Things First -- What's a Tapri? A tapri is a small, humble roadside tea stall -- the kind you'll find all over India. Think steaming chai, quick snacks, a bit of organized chaos, and casual conversations among locals, students, and workers. Nothing fancy, but full of soul. Now About This Place... From the outside, it almost gives off a Mexican roadside café vibe. Step inside, and it's full-on tapri vibe -- cluttered, unpretentious and small. Half the space is under a sunroof, which I actually liked. The interior isn't upscale -- it gives off the vibe of a quick bite spot. Now for the quirky part: orders are taken via Zoom. Unique? Definitely. Smooth? Not quite. Overall a bit unassuming. But let's move past the quirks and get to the good stuff. The Chef The real highlight here is Chef Sujan, originally from Bengal, and previously a chef at the Taj 5-star hotel in India. He came out to talk -- friendly, humble, and clearly passionate about his craft. What I Loved: Dahi Sev Puri Lightly sweetened yogurt bursts in the mouth, puris filled with spicy mashed potatoes and topped with crispy sev -- this felt straight out of a Bengali-style street cart. And for the record, Bengal makes the best sev puris in India. I absolutely loved this one. Jangli Chicken Kati Roll One of the better kati rolls I've had in Seattle. Since Kolkata is the birthplace of kati rolls, this one felt authentic. It even comes with a simple coleslaw on the side -- a nice touch. Chicken Dum Biryani This might be a different kind of biryani than what you're used to -- because it has Kolkata-style touches! The aroma, boiled potato, bone-in chicken, and caramelized onions all point to that. It was fragrant, balanced, and delicious. My only note: the portion of meat could've been a bit more generous. Butter Chicken with Jeera Rice I'm picky when it comes to butter chicken -- and this one passed with flying colors. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and paired well with cumin rice. What could be better: Chicken Masala Burger An Indian-style burger with chicken cubes. It was okay -- not bad, but not something I'd go back for. If you're short on appetite, you can safely skip this one. Masko Bun An Indian tea-time classic. Here, it's served pressed like a panini, with a sweet, caramelized filling. Personally, I wasn't a fan. Traditional maska buns (like in Hyderabad) are soft, buttered, and unpressed -- I prefer that version. Chai? decent -- but slightly pricey for what it was. This is the closest Indian restaurant to SeaTac Airport, offering authentic Indian street food, with several items clearly reflecting a Bengali twist. Between the delicious flavors, the warm and talented chef, and the raw, tapri-style vibe, it's definitely worth checking out -- especially if you're craving no-frills Indian street food just minutes from the airport. * They use both zabiha halal and machine-halal chicken. So call ahead to ask what brand they are using now. read more

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Paneer Kathi was amazing and samosa chaat was worth the order too! Would definitely order again.

Food is amazing. I tried Mumbai style street food. Service by Lalit was amazing . The decor needs a bit of upgrading. Takeouts would be great read more

Urban Tapri - Indian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

Had Chicken roll and chicken biryani. Both were delicious. Chef Sujoy was kind enough to chat with us. Biryani today was Kolkata style and we loved it. Masala Yogurt drink was tasty and authentic. Would definitely be going back. read more

Urban Tapri - Chicken Jungli Roll - Indian Near Me - Seatac, Washington

this place has great food! service and interaction with clients, not so much. it's a bit awkward when you walk in because there's no one to greet you and a live screen with someone who looks like they're on a zoom call. there's a tablet on the front counter for ordering, unless you intend to eat there. i would hope if people do enter with the intention to eat n house that someone comes out to not only greet them but provide some customer service. i ordered on the tablet and had no interaction with anyone but i could see and hear them working in back. whether they were working on my order was unclear until someone came out, said, "hello?!" and handed me my order. in that regard, i think their system could be improved to include more interaction and welcome. their food was great! i ordered a paneer kathi roll which really did look like they had used a tortilla but taste-wise, i was back on the streets of delhi. i also ordered chaat and i had my doubts, especially given that i was taking it to go but let me tell you: as long as you know how to assemble it (which i do,) this was the star of the show! super flavorful, plenty of individual ingredients (as a matter of fact, tons of yogart which i plan to incorporate into other meals.) it was hard to comment on overall ambiance. there was lots of light and some decor as well as a pile of games i suppose people sitting at tables could use but while i was there, no one else was occupying a table or coming in to order/pick up food. if you live near seatac or in tukwila this may be among your usual haunts however this was out of the way for me and not necessarily easy to get to since you're having to go around the airport entrance and also the runways. that said, i WOULD go back because i do crave the midan street food on a regular basis and the flavors were spot on. id probably opt for take out again because despite seeming clean, the interior wasn't a place i could see myself wanting to hang out in. read more

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Just under 5 minutes from SeaTac, Urban Tapri is a hidden gem that delivers a serious flavor punch! Every bite was bursting with bold, delicious spices. We tried the Masala Peanut Chaat, Paneer Kathi Roll, Peri Peri Aloo Kathi Roll, Masala Fries, and the Aloo Tikki UFO Burger -- and loved every single dish. The Carrot Halwa made for the perfect sweet finish to an already fantastic meal. The Chef was very pleasant to talk to; such a humble fellow! But what truly made the experience unforgettable was the unique ordering process -- we walked in to find a screen with a live Zoom call! A warm, smiling lady greeted us remotely and took our order through the screen. Totally unexpected, and honestly, kind of amazing. read more

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in a rush had to find a place to eat found this and enjoyed it now i recommend to others also read more

This place went downhill so fast. It's gotten super dirty -- food all over the floor, tables not wiped, and the seat cushions are covered in stains. I even saw silverfish crawling on the furniture. Be careful, you might end up taking them home with you.Prices have gone way up lately, which makes no sense for a place that's nowhere near Seattle or Bellevue. There's no staff anymore -- everything's done through a screen, and the person taking your order is overseas. That would be fine if they were passing the savings on to customers, but instead, prices keep climbing. If there's barely anyone working there except the cook, why is the food more expensive than actual restaurants in Seattle and Bellevue? And they still ask for tips on top of that.The internet connection is terrible too, so half the time you can't even hear the person on the screen.Worst part? I paid $22 for a basic chicken biryani with no condiments, and found a bug in it that looked like a small roach. Totally disgusting. Threw it straight in the trash read more

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The food reminded me of my childhood Maggi taste. The menu is a perfect blend of Indian street food with fusion Kathi Rolls and crispy noodle UFO burgers and traditional dinner items like Biriyani and Chole. Highly recommend it. Also loved the digital screen with very remote video concierge. Expect a visit by the chef to check on food. read more

The ordering was a little quirky with using a screen to order, but the food was amazing. I've been twice and the quality is consistent.

Food was sooo good! And the service was great. Lalit was very nice and attentive. Thank you ! We will definitely come back!

Delicious freshly prepared Indian food! The Butter Chicken Kathi roll was amazing - rich and complex spices (not hot!). Highly recommended. The ordering process is a little cumbersome- a video order taker, but she was pleasant and helpful. When we wanted to take leftovers home, Lalit came out with packaging and did a great job putting it together for us. Please try this restaurant! read more

That was a good experience dining in at this restaurant. Vishwas was really kind and helpful with all the things we needed. His service was excellent, if you guys are planning to try this restaurant out, hope ya'll get the same experiences as we did. read more

Hidden small place. Very clean. Very friendly staff. Really good food. The Byriani was really good!

We love to try out new Indian restaurants and wanted to try their food. We were very happy with the food and had a chance to speak to the chef. He was a great guy from Calcutta. Try the restaurant and you will not be disappointed. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was helped make my selection by Chef Sujan. I had the Butter Chicken sandwich combo, it was perfectly spiced, came with fries and a small salad and a soda. If you're in the area you should stop by and try the food. Great atmosphere and music as well! Highly recommended read more

Food is very good. Really we enjoyed. Environment, staff and decor of the restaurant all are fantastic. Thanks Urban Tapri. read more

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A great place for authentic taste and ambience. Amazing service and extremely soft spoken staff. Highly recommended.

Urban Tapri is a fantastic street food joint close to the SeaTac airport. The ambiance and service is bright and friendly. But above all the food is amazing. We had chole bature and burgers, and both were very nicely done. Also, the rose milk was so refreshing. The food is authentic, tasty and has a delicious twist. read more

Very good food with amazing experience and food. Dahi sev puri was good chicken ufo burger and paneer butter masala with garlic naan was fabulous. Its indo american street food resturant with great taste and great ambience. Sevice was so good. Staff were quite friendly and helpful. read more

it was great! the food and service were excellent and lalit was so nice. i recommend.

The gulab was inedible, I had to spit it out, it was rancid from old oil. The butter chicken had only 7 small cubes of meat, in a big container of sauce. The dabeli was paste, and tasted raw, the bread was soggy. One word - yuck. read more

had dinner with them last night the food was good great ambience for a quaint hole in the wall restaurant

bee coming here for a while alwais excellent food and service is our place to go wi my girlf we will be back soon

Delicious flavors. Lots of vegetarian options. Friendly service. Really enjoyed my experience here.