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.

Good food with Kolkata flavors. Our fav: luchi alurdom and…read morehakka noodles. Great location.

Fairly authentic Bengali cuisine restaurant! An amazing add to the Seattle food scene…read more We were a party of three - 2 adults & 1 five year old and ordered below 5 items - 1. Bengali Phuchka - Close but could do with a little more favoring. I have very fond memories of this dish growing up and it failed to pack the punch I know it can. However, my son enjoyed it very much. He had 3 of the 6 all by himself! 2. Keema Chop / Cutlet - 10/10 - very good! My son again called dibs on this and made sure nobody else got anything. Must try!! 3. Chicken Biryani - Fairly authentic. Quantity could be better though. If you want mutton biryani, try to visit earlier in the evening since they run out of mutton dishes very quickly. 4. Cocktail - We got a chai inspired cocktail which was pretty good! 5. Luchi & Ghugni - Best luchis in town - must try again!! Ghugni was pretty good too Overall, great place. Some tips! 1. Reservations are highly recommended when visiting during weekend hours to avoid wait times and definitely for big groups. 2. There is only street parking option, so arrive ahead of time to scout a spot. 3. Lots of kid friendly food options. Nothing was spicy. Toddlers can eat freely.

Service started off very odd, but gradually improved. The Jaljeera was a satisfying mocktail, I…read morejust could've done without the cumin. The cumin gives a butter chicken after taste that I didn't care for. My favorite starters were the kale pakora chaat (almost like a crunchy kale salad; loved the addition of the grapes) and keema ghotala (basically lamb sliders with grounded lamb). Super surprised that I wasn't mad at the methi paneer; it almost didn't taste like cheese. The Connaught butter chicken wasn't special. The kalmi grilled lamb chops and the mutton ghee roast were okay. My favorite dish was the alleppey fish curry, which made everyone start eating my food. Everything was flavorful, just not necessarily my favorite food.

Came here after hearing they offered a modern take on Indian cuisine, which immediately piqued my…read moreinterest. I stopped by during a World Cup match, so most of the nearby bars were packed, but this restaurant was surprisingly quiet with only a few tables occupied. The décor is nice enough, but it didn't quite match the way the advertise. Unfortunately, the service was also underwhelming. It wasn't bad, but it felt pretty lackluster, especially for a restaurant at this price point. I was expecting a more polished dining experience. The food was good, but it didn't wow me. My favorite dish was the Paneer, and the kofta was also enjoyable. One thing that stood out in a negative way was the presentation. For example, when our appetizer platter arrived, some of the dishes were awkwardly stacked or hanging over one another. It seemed like a small detail, but at this price, I expected more attention to presentation. Overall, the meal was solid, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. With so many great Indian restaurants nearby, I'm not sure I'd return.

I celebrated my birthday yesterday at Mint and Martini in Capitol Hill, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a memorable experience! The place was super duper busy when we arrived, which honestly says a lot about how popular it is. Even though we had a reservation, we did have to wait about 45 minutes while standing. At first it felt like a long wait, but seeing how lively and packed the restaurant was made it understandable, they were clearly in high demand and getting busier by the minute. Despite the crowd, the staff remained incredibly kind and professional. You could tell they were a bit overworked that night, yet they still handled everything with patience and smiles. Once we were seated, the atmosphere immediately felt welcoming. The restaurant is really spacious and impressively clean, which I always appreciate, especially on a busy evening. Our server, Arjun, truly made the night special. He was very attentive, warm, and thoughtful throughout our visit. Even with so many tables to manage, he kept checking on us and made sure everything was perfect. Service like that makes a huge difference, and he definitely deserves recognition for going above and beyond. We ordered quite a variety of dishes and drinks, and every single item impressed us. The appetizers -- especially the fish pakora -- were absolutely amazing, crispy and full of flavor. We also tried Hakka noodles, chicken dishes, black dal, and a naan basket that had all different varieties, which was such a nice touch because we got to taste multiple flavors in one order. Everything came out surprisingly quick considering how busy it was, and the food tasted fresh and delicious. To finish, we had the chiku ice cream, which was unique and so good -- the perfect sweet ending to a birthday meal. The prices were very reasonable for the quality, portion sizes, and overall experience. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the service, it was honestly such a wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion. Overall: Even with the wait, I'd still give this place a full five stars without hesitation. Great food, kind staff, lively vibe, and a memorable birthday celebration -- I'll definitely be back!

I had a reservation for eight people on a Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The restaurant wasn't crowded as…read moreexpected only a few tables were occupied and we were seated within 10 minutes. The place is very upscale and quite spacious. We started with Veg. Hakka noodles and Chili Chicken. I liked the noodles; however, the chili chicken wasn't spicy at all, even after requesting a 5/5 spice level. That said, it was still a decent dish. Overall, the starters were better than the main course. For the mains, we ordered Malai Kofta and Desi-style Chicken. I was expecting a chicken curry, but it turned out to be chicken masala, which I wasn't a big fan of. The worst part of the experience was the service. We waited almost 40 minutes for our food, despite the restaurant not being busy. We had to check in with the server multiple times, and the only response we received was that the kitchen had a backlog. I really hope the restaurant improves its capacity planning, because even with just a few tables occupied, the wait time was excessive. If the place is packed, I can only imagine the wait being over an hour. Overall, the experience was average. I don't think I'd return maybe for the starters, but definitely not for the main course.

Located in South Lake Union, this is one of many Indian restaurants out there. I was a bit…read moreskeptical due to low reviews, but still decided to give it a try as I seek new restaurants for eating out. I got the goat biryani here which comes with a raita and salan on the side. For $24, it was a bit steep for the portions but it was decent quality. There is a good amount of rice, and a good amount of goat, but a lot of the goat meat is bone so there is actually not that much meat. The raita is good especially if you decide to order more spicy levels, and the salan enhances flavor but honestly not really needed as the biryani is flavorful enough. The salan is like a peanut stew for me. Overall, solid food, a bit high on prices, but packaging was well when I ordered takeout - just note that the order is ready a lot sooner than the eta so I was a bit shocked that the food is sitting at the counter for 20+ minutes before I got it at the estimated arrival time, so my review may be a little critical due to that.

Food is still good! It's ready for takeout fast and they give a good portion of rice with any of…read morethe entrees. The inside is nice and it's convenient to go in and grab take out.

The food here was definitely the highlight. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and…read morewell-prepared. You can tell the kitchen knows what they're doing. The ambiance was decent too: comfortable and pleasant enough for a casual meal. The only downside was the service. Staff seemed polite, but the wait times were noticeably slow throughout the meal, from ordering to getting the check. If the service were more efficient, this place would easily be a top spot for me. Overall, worth visiting for the food, just be prepared to be patient.

Do NOT give this restaurant your business…read more Fake reviews on Google. After posting my original review on google, our group realized that Sangamam posts FAKE reviews to combat negative reviews. 1. The accounts are all new accounts (1-2 reviews) and are all locked / restricted accounts. 2. The reviews all have the same "formula" of 2 sentences mentioning a food and then positive service. --- REVIEW BELOW --- Really disappointing experience with the unlimited dosas. We called ahead to ask when the kitchen closed and were told last orders were 10:15pm (a little odd, since their hours say 10pm, but we figured they'd know their own kitchen). Got there at 9:20 -- packed, with one server running the entire floor. We put in our first round at 9:30. The server said the kitchen closed at 9:45 and offered to put our second round in right then, then went to check and came back saying last orders were actually 10pm, so we could order again later. By 9:50 we'd only gotten 2 of our 4 dosas, so I asked to put in round two -- "sure, I'll come grab it." He finally came back at 10:02 to say the kitchen was closed. And the first round came out wrong anyway: 3 of the 4 dosas we ordered. So between the phone call and a few assurances at the table, we were told several times we could order more, and never actually got to. For an "unlimited" deal, we barely got one incomplete round. To be fair, when I said I didn't want to pay the unlimited price for basically one round, the server only charged us for what we got -- and the dosas themselves were not bad, crispy and buttery with flavorful masala. But we wouldn't have paid full price for them, and the "unlimited" part just didn't deliver. I wouldn't count on their "unlimited" items.

I got the masala dosa to go. It was very good with usual portions. It was a little expensive for…read morewhat I'm used to but it's located in downtown Seattle, so it's expected. The sauce was spicy. Would recommend if you're craving dosas.

I had their Vishu special Thali. It was authentic, delicious and came with friendly service! The…read moreChaka Pradhaman was excellent!!

Lovely place inside with great food. I had coconut curry chicken and it was great. My friend got…read morethe tikka masala with a spice level of 3, but she didn't feel like it was spicy at all. The garlic naan was fabulous and the rice with very good.

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.