I was at the Zaika with my friend. We ordered dome mix of vegetarian and non vegan food. The starter which was grilled chicken was bland and bot like spicy indian tandoori chicken but a fusion of american chicken the malai sayce however added to malai flavor to the appetizer. Something worth mentioning is their "Tuna papdi chat" I am sure never Mumbaikars/Indians would have had a papdi chat like that. It was completely different than normal papdii chat in the sense it had tuna instead of normL potatoes we have in regular papdi chat. It's a mesmerizing taste. Their chickwn entree we ordered was redundant gravy with the veggie entrie(of the cottage pond/kofta curry) . Their veggie entree of kofta was good. The kofta was very different. All in all I advice please check with your server about the gravy when ordering entrees make sure the taste matches your taste buds at all times --- don't assume!! read more

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Glad to see this very interesting indian-inspired restaurant open up in capitol hill. Given the dearth of quality Indian options in the city I had to come check out this place even though it isn't officially open yet. The butter chicken was cooked perfectly and I was craving for more. The two starters we got: sesame toast and prawn sambal were both excellent. The portion sizes were good and not like the skimpy versions I am used to at other "fusion" restaurants. Hope they keep up the good work; I will be back to try the happy hour menu once they are fully open. read more

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We read good reviews about their biryani and have been wanting to try it for a while. We live on the east side and with small kids coming here for dinner is hard. We heard they started brunch and decided to try today. They had a different menu for brunch which did not have biryani but everything we ordered today tasted amazing. We ordered aaloo tikki burger, chilli chicken, fish coconut curry, and falooda. Everything had a nice twist over the regular way of making these dishes. Falooda was the best of all. I asked the waiter what fish do they use for the coconut curry and what flavoring they do for the biryani rice and he did not seem to know. Thought the waiter could use some education on the dishes. Also thought they could do some work on improving the ambience. Chairs seems chipped on the edges and were not looking pretty. Nevertheless the food tastes amazing and makes up for all of the cons mentioned above. read more

I went to Zaika last night and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The decor was amazing and the host and servers were extremely affable and friendly. For the food we started off the with Kale Chaat which was DELICIOUS. I must recommend everyone to get that. We followed that with the large plates where we got the Nargisi Kofta and the Dahi Jeera Couliflower. Both of which were great. Special mention to the Dahi Jeera Couliflower whose gravy was so sumptuous and flavourful. Reminded of the Indian kandhi daal. However, the best was reserved for the end where we called for the cheesecake. It was a Valentines Day Special that was presented in the form of a heart. The cookie butter just melted in your mouth and it was easily one of the best desserts I've had in a while. read more

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It's a small place but the food is good. I wasn't expecting a lot but was pleasantly surprised by the quality. Parking is painful, so maybe plan ahead. read more

I went to Zaika for a Saturday afternoon lunch. The short of it: The service was prompt and friendly, the interior was cozy and well-decorated, and the food was very good. I ordered the non-veg thali (a word that means platter) and it was a BIG portion of food, and the perfect intro dish into Zaika's offerings. On the thali were 4 varieties of curry, some rice, a samosa, some veggies, and a type of Indian donut-hole that was soaked in syrup -- so it was a salad, appetizer, main course, and dessert all-in-one -- just as advertised on the menu! Everything tasted great and was cooked and prepared very well. The presentation on the platter was cool. However I will say that the Indian donut was almost overwhelmingly sweet, so I'm glad there was only one small one. The portion size, for lunch, was a bit TOO much, for me at least. The thali may even be shareable with another person, perhaps with another appetizer. I've been in Seattle for roughly six years, and while I'm not Indian, I've had my fair share of Indian food and Zaika is definitely above par in that regard. If they can sustain this level of service and quality, I'm sure to be a repeat customer. read more

Zaika - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been ordering home delivery from this place for forever now, but the online delivery menu doesn't do justice to the great spread that this place offers. The presentation of the food, tasty drinks, fresh breads make a huge difference, and amplify the experience of the already delicious food by a great extent. I recommend trying your faves here, as I wasn't disappointed once of the hundred times I ordered from Zaika. Loved the chilli paneer appetizer, butter masala paneer and naan, and the vegetarian biryani. Portion sizes were great, on the heavier side, so good for sharing in groups. Same review for drinks too, only better. Pineapple lassi was soul-satiating. Consider dining in for more food choices. read more

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The food was amazing, loved every bite we ordered. However, i found few issues - the tables were sticky ( not cleaned properly or over sanitized ) - the food is expensive if you compare the quantity. One of best Indian food I ever had in seattle, but the quantity of the food is bit less. read more

Our Favorite Indian Restaurant in Seattle thus far - we are vegetarians and eat (authentic) Indian food over 90% of the time! We tried this restaurant based on reccs from friends who said Zaika has THE best pav bhaji in town- they were spot on! But not only was the pav bhaji amazing - everything - from food to service was! The host was gracious and accommodated our large party in a wonderful private room, our server was sweet and checked in often, food came out hot, fresh and fast, nice portions for most dishes too. Can't wait to go back! read more

The most delicious Indian food I've had in a long time!! Friendly waiter, beautiful presentation, amazing flavors and textures, I'll definitely return! read more

Wow! This is my favorite Indian restaurant. I literally hate every other Indian restaurant (sorry for my disdain of Indian restaurants but these guys don't know how to cook Indian food.) but Zaika is the only place i can fathom to take anyone say its Indian food as they make in India (North India, Specifically state of Punjab and Delhi). For Non Indians i would recommend following must haves Chicken Tandoori, Rogan Josh, Goan Fish Curry, Panner Tikkha Masala, zafarani chicken fondu, lamb chops, and lamb vindaloo. Sorry foodies Indian menus are elaborate so if you are into chicken or fish or lamb you can try anything from above and will have a great time. Don't try any wine with Indian food it doesn't work the best one which comes close to complimenting it is Australian Syrah, only if you are into it. Sweet cocktails, Bourbons, Whiskey, and Vodka are better choices. Hope you enjoy only Authentic Indian Food in Seattle. I know some will say Nirmal's is also equally good but it's expensive and different league than friends and family restaurant. read more

This place deserves a solid 5 stars because of their outstanding customer service. I came here with my baby Mira to explore Seattle for our first time and it was the best restaurant of our entire stay. However, we did have an unfortunate mishap where there was a bit of a mixup with my order. I ordered the Chicken Biryani and recieved the Vegetable Biryani instead. I normally would have just stayed with my order since it did taste good anyway, but I had been craving meat since my last few meals had been vegetarian. Without having to ask, we had another waitress followed by our current waiter, then the owner, approach the table to make sure everything was going smoothly. They swapped out my dish immediately and they each apologized for the error. I wasn't upset in the first place, but I did appreciate their willingness to rectify their mistake and communicate along the way. It was admirable and refreshing to see staff that genuinely care about their customers. Our particular waiter also did an amazing job recommending excellent dishes. He was patient, chivalrous, and very helpful: We don't remember his name, but he was a taller, handsome man with cool nailpolish on. Aside from the endearing hospitality, the food was great. We ordered the Kale Chat and the Goat Cheese with Peas Kulcha as the appetizers. Mira ordered the Pau Bhaji as her entree. Finally, we had a special dessert called The Daullut Ka Chat which was dressed in golden flakes and topped with walnuts. It was all so delicious. Thank you so much for an exceptional dinner! read more

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I ordered from Zaika using Door dash. I asked for a soda, but there is no way to indicate which kind. They have the feature that allows you to add comments or instructions turned off. Nobody contacted me to ask what I want. They gave me a diet soda, which I am unable to drink. They also didn't provide any utensils, which is a big problem when you're not ordering from home. Luckily my hotel had some I could use. The food was mediocre. Chicken was on the dry side. Sauce flavor was good, but not great. read more

Multiple failed attempts at other restaurants lead us here and I am glad it did. This hidden gem is a few blocks away from the public market and has plenty of authentic Indian dishes. They have 2 menus for traditional and non traditional items, we ordered about 15 different dishes and all did not disappoint , the dum biryani and the lamb vindaloo were my favorite, I also really enjoyed the cauliflower dish and the paneer. Some dishes had a more modern twist and still tasted good and the traditional dishes were made authentically and tasted great. The drinks were interesting and mango masala was great. I wish they had kheer on the menu but we were too full to try any dessert dishes. A good restaurant that is worth a stop if you like Indian food and have a somewhat larger group to accommodate. read more

Food is excellent....not the cheapest around but you get what you pay for....fresh, perfectly cooked disheses. Especially like the butter chicken. Decent portions as well. read more

One of the best Indian places in Seattle. For starters I ordered Palak patta chaat which was very tasty followed by Paneer dipped in some sweet sauce which I did not like. I also tried chicken malai tikka which was yumm. For the main course we ordered Chicken Biryani and keema pao both were really good. Spice level and balance of flavours Everything was perfect. read more

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They have tasty appetizers and cool cocktails, including mock tails for non-alcoholic friends, which is why we actually chose to come here. I really liked their mushroom steak thing, which is a grilled portobello mushroom read more

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Nice place and good food. Giving 4star because we felt portion size of paneer pinwheel was less for 4people. But overall food was good. read more

If you're getting the chicken dum biryani, just get the hottest spice level(if you can handle it) and you might just like the biryani. I've had better Biryani and it doesn't have the authentic Biryani flavor. Having said that, they do work on the spices and the chicken is very well marinated. I'd say it's more like a spicy chicken pulao rather than Biryani but nonetheless it tastes good overall. read more

Zaika - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the finest Indian restaurants I have been to. It is a bit of a modernized take on traditional Indian style.

We recently moved to the edge of Capitol Hill and Seattle. One month later the best part of this move has been staying one block away from Zaika. This is hands down the best Indian food in greater Seattle, I've lived here for 7 years. Heck, this place is one of the best restaurants in the city, Period. The Zafrani chicken fondue is indulgent, the Seekh kabab had a subtle kick and the sauce had a touch of Wasabi, the biryani was authentic (saffron!!). The Seabass with coconut sauce is unique, not a typical Indian dish but we were so glad we got it. The drinks were fantastic too and they are unique. The Mumbai mule is a bit on the spicier side but I liked it. GET THE SAPPHIRE SHIKANJI!! read more

Possibly the best Indian Food we have had in years. We walked in, after a cocktail in the Rum Bar next door. The restaurant was busy but she sat us near the window with now problem! Nice hostess, she was friendly and working hard! The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable of the food, recommending some items, yet told us she hasn't tried others. (The restaurant should provide tasting to the waitstaff so they can give input!) we went with the more traditional items and we fell completely in love with every dish! The cook should win every cooking award possible! It's DAMN good cooking! Portions weren't huge, at first sight thinking somewhat small but we came back to our hotel with leftovers! Highly recommend anyone traveling to Seattle that loves Indian Food to try this place out. The foodie in me was at peace and very happy! :) read more

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Zaika is so good! So tasty and the menu is very unique! I've never had anything like it. Fair warning it's not traditional. If you like modern or hybrid/experimental takes in Indian dishes this is a good place for you. The prices are more expensive but the taste is fabulous! The fried kale chaat dish is so good. read more

Zaika - Fried Kale Chaat - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food. And great service. Expected better ambience and almost changed our minds to head out. Glad we didn't. Food plates are small. It seems pricey, but we felt it was totally worth it. We were a party of 6. 3 Indian couples out on a date(triple date?) without the kids read more

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The Indian cuisine here is Americanized, which means if you're a fan of spicier curries, you might be disappointed as they tend to be more on the creamy side. Nevertheless, the service is pretty good. Keep in mind that it's on the expensive side, so expect to spend around $50 or more per person. They had a good number of vegetarian options. Recommended dishes: Chilli Paneer, Paneer Vegetable Shashlik, Garlic Naan, and Malai Kofta. Overall, it's a good place for a treat on special occasions. read more

I do not write Yelp reviews but this one deserves it. Just go here for their dessert "Daulat ki chat", take a look at my pictures from when it served and 60 secs later. read more

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The food is good . The presentation of the food was great but the ambience was tacky. Like they tried to create this romantic/cozy gastro bar kinda set up. By the paint color , the decor was all tacky or cheap. The food was above average but priced high. I would be willing to pay more for a better ambience . read more

Cottage on the pond was one of the most unique and delicious appetizers I have had in a while. The paneer texture was fluffy on the inside and crispy. Additionally the chicken chettinad and kaffir lime chicken were amazing dinner entrees. The service was quick even during the busy time and the ambiance was great for a friends birthday dinner. read more

Zaika - Cottage on the Pond - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Omg!! Best naan I have ever had in my life. They have authentic food 5 star for sure!

One of the best Indian restaurants here. I don't just say that to any Indian restaurant. The food is legit and good. Each of the dishes have flavor and not just gobs of cream. Vegetarian: The samosas were tasty. Baigan Bhartha - Amazing roasted baingan with nice smoky flavor. Palak Paneer: - Again creamy because of the spinach and not the shortcuts that most take out restaurants use with loads of cream. Kashimiri Kofta - Delicious. Dal Tadka - Right amount of ghee for garnish. Generous amounts of rice . read more

This is a fancy place with really average food. The drink with mango mule in it literally tasted like canned mango pulp. Couldn't even get through half of it. Guava margarita was not good either, neither was the chai. So total disappointment, was hoping good would be better. Order the jackfruit kofta and goodness there are no words in English to describe how weird it tasted. It was literally nothing that you have ever tasted, could not get myself to eat more than 1 piece. So horrible when you are paying a premium price. Would never be back here and recommend you guys to stay away! read more

We got the palak paneer and butter chicken. The butter chicken is juicy and so tomato-y. Many restaurants have overly creamy butter chicken, but this one is chock full of flavor--a rich tomato-y depth. The palak paneer is awesome too--lots of cheese and a rich nuttiness of spinach. We tried many Indian places in Seattle, and this one is definitely the best one. The service was amazing as well--the owner offered two-person seating right away even though Christmas was packed with reservations. I could not think of a better place to enjoy a Seattle Christmas dinner. read more

Zaika - Butter chicken and palak paneer. - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They got us in quickly and the service was amazing! The butter chicken was really good but some of the chicken was over cooked. Overall a good experience. I did try the mule and it was very good I was not expecting it but it had a great kick! read more

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Best picks: Cottage cheese on the pond Aloo tikki burger with peri peri fries Barwan paneer tikka Dal makhani Kadai paneer Drinks Mumbai mule Mango lassi Mango lemonade (if you are familiar with the taste of slice or maaza) All these items were finger licking level taste. Typically fusion restaurants tend to be on the milder side of spice scale, but this one definitely accommodated spice adjustments for indian taste buds and had a variety of options to choose from. read more

Have dined in and taken out from this place before. I think the food is pretty good. The kale chaat is a must try. Their dal tadka, gulab jamun, and the Indian potato patty burgers are my favourites of all things I have eaten here after kale chaat. Their paneer dishes are also good. I tired their chef special dates / fig kofta, and didn't like it much. I think it was too sweet for my taste. But overall great food. My friends order chicken from here and have loved it ( I am vegetarian so haven't tried it myself but have heard really good things about it ). Will definitely visit again. The service is good and the location is convenient to reach. read more

We have been ordering from this restaurant from long time. The quality has degraded over the time. I tried couple of dishes like mix seafood masala, chicken nariyali, butter chicken, prawn korma. The description is different for each dish but taste is same for all the dishes. They are using same sauce for all curries which tastes sweet and bland. The taste is not even close to authentic Indian food. I tried their thalis and ended up throwing half of the thali because of the taste. If you want to try authentic Indian food, I will not suggest this restaurant. read more

Great food so delicious and nice environment! We came as a big group and love every dish we tried. The naan is delicious. Definitely will visit again if I am in Seattle read more

Came by once and got the mago lassi with the butter chicken. I say this as someone who gets a number of Indian food along the west coast that Zaika's butter chicken is absolutely phenomenal. The chicken was a tad dry but everything else about that dish was all I could ask for. Hell, I've half a mind to ask the chef what blend of spices is used for the curry from how well balanced the flavor was. If I'm ever in the area, definitely coming back here to try more of their dishes! read more

Very disappointing experience overall. They sent me this burnt and scrapped naan. Jeez! Tandoori chicken was mediocre. I liked the taste of Butter Chicken but the chicken was too dry. Won't order again. read more

Zaika - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely phenomenal first time visit to this gem of a restaurant. Genevieve was so welcoming and all of the service staff made us feel like family! The food was beautifully presented, great colors, texture and so much fun to try new non-traditional and traditional delights! Will definitely make the trip back to Seattle just for this restaurant! Highly recommend! read more

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