This place is DELICIOUS!!! Although there is usually a wait for this place, it is worth it! Since it is located in Cap Hill, you can explore the nearby places while you wait or go to the bar upstairs to get some drinks. The ambiance of the place is great since it has a lot of decorations and mood lighting that makes it a great place to take a date. There is a lot of different food options, that I was unsure of. Although I didn't know what the food items were, through the help of Google and our Waiter, we were able to order some different dishes to try. We got one of their special dishes but it was a little confusing to know how to eat it. Overall, this place had some really great tasting (spicy) food and I want to come back here to try more. read more

Annapurna Cafe - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Annapurna is located downstairs. We gave our name and party number to the waitress, who took our phone number to text us when our table was ready. They told us we should wait at the Yeti Bar upstairs. When it was time, they seated us on a very small table. Service was good, and the food was good too. I wouldn't call it "earth-shatteringly good" or "best Indian food ever" (like some of my friends told me before we went there) but it was decent. The samosas with mint chutney were really good. I wish that my Bhartha Lamb had larger pieces of lamb (both the lamb and eggplant pieces were equally small), but I have no complaints about the taste. The naan was particularly soft and fluffy. read more

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We came here for dinner, as this was a restaurant that featured a lot of vegan options for my friend, and overall, I was underwhelmed. Of all the food I tried, there just wasn't anything I'd come back for. We started with with the Spinach MoMo, ordered a side of Chatamari, and while my friends had the Annapurna Curry, I had the Himalayan Curry, per recommended by our server. Food came out as it was ready, and for a busy, Saturday evening, it didn't take long for us to get our food. The Spinach MoMo is a Tibetan dumpling, stuffed with spinach and other veggies, and it came with three different dipping sauces. I found the dumplings to be very bland, so the sauces were necessary. The three sauces were peanut, sesame, and tomato chutneys, and I liked the tomato chutney the best. The texture of the dumpling on top where it seals was dried out, so was a little hard to chew; yet, the dumpling fell apart as soon as you bit into it. I ended up eating most of it with a spoon. The Chatamari bread seemed appealing, as the menu indicated it had limited quantities and was also recommended by our server. We figured since we had never had something like this before to try it. The bread was much thinner than I thought, and from what I learned, the bread is made with a Nepalese bean and rice flour. The flavor for me was bland and texture was moist. Of all the items, I thought this bread was the most bland and would not recommend. When our dishes came out, my friends both ordered the Annapurna Curry with vegetables and tofu, and they both loved it. But again, I thought my Himalayan Curry was just A-O-K. Although I ordered it with a medium spice, it was not spicy at all and again, flavor was bland. Chicken and vegetables were tender, but was disappointed with the curry, as it lacked flavor and spice, despite the menu indicating it had a Szechwan pepper. Glad I tried Nepalese and Tibetan food, as it's a cuisine not often found in the area. But, I wish I had enjoyed my food more. Great service and atmosphere, with a full bar on the upper level, but the food isn't something I'd crave again. read more

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Only reason they get 2 stars they make a good salad. Went there with my partner and friend our server was Aprit who when taking the order of my friend said that they were ordering too much food. Their servings are on the small side to boot ? They responded i know what im ordering he continued well thats too much food for you for a second i thought i was in a Seinfeld episode wtf soup nazi ! He kept at it saying they were ordering too much food. The server , the general scowls from staff and a disgusting bathroom are not worth it. Smh read more

Annapurna Cafe - Mens bathroom hand dryer - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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During the last 7-8 years I've lived in Seattle, I have always walked by Annapurna. That all changed today when my friend was in the mood for some Indian food for lunch. I was about to suggest to hit up Pabla but remembered about this place. So we both decided we might as well try this place. I really like the ambiance of the place. When you walk down the stairs, you can either take a right into the main dining area or a left into a lounge-like place with candles. The candles were not lit at the time but they were a nice touch to the area. We split the tandoori sampler and the butter chicken lunch specials. Each dish came with the soup of the day and basmati rice. The soup we had was a bean and lentil soup which was light and pretty tasty. My friend and I enjoyed all of our dishes. I'm not sure what it is about their butter chicken but the sauce is so delicious! read more

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I would definitely recommend Annapurna! There are always pros and cons to any place, but at least you can try out some deliciously flavored Indian, Nepalese, and Himalayan food. The following yummy eats I would try again: --Spinach Momo: Momo what, you say?! (6) Spinach steamed dumplings that were oh so tasty. The peanut dipping sauce was bomb-diggity. --Chicken Tikka Masala: Creamy and moist chicken that went well over basmati rice. --Spicy Lamb Vindaloo: tender lamb but pretty spicy, so I recommend asking them to make the heat a level 2 or below (unless you like it very hot). **Note: We also tried the samosas and the garlic naan, which were solid sides. The mint chutney that came with the samosa was bright and fresh. **Some Cons: -Pretty small portions and bowls -The area can be a bit sketchy depending on the time of day (Well, it is Broadway in Capital Hill afterall). We had a strange guy call out to us on the street on our way in. **Overall Pros: -Yummy food with some nice heat and spice (if you dare!) -Attentive customer service -The place is located underground, making it feel like a hidden gem read more

Annapurna Cafe - Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice, Spicy Lamb Vindaloo, & Chicken Tikka Masala! - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic as always. This place has been consistently fresh and full of flavor. Take out was a breeze as this place will fill up quick once they open. read more

I love anything with rice (MOVE OVER BACON, RICE MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER), especially SE Asian food. Stepping into this place, it was pretty resoundingly true, once again. Making my way down the stairs, I immediately like the toned down setting and small/indirect lights at the ceiling. Just gotten off work and the crowd was yet to come. I started off with the calamari and a large chai... the chai is UH-MA-ZING. I love Indian chai. The calamari was good and "lighter" than that which is found typically at bars (heavier breading/crust). The main dish was the Bhartha Lamb. It was nice and I had it with brown rice; they brought white but the exchange was no problem. Getting into this, it started getting busy and they gradually toned down the lights. I was getting full but made a bit more room for some more chai in a to-go cup. Mmm. The soothing background music was delightful for the experience. Nice. read more

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very good food! And very good portion sizes. Pickup was very quick and easy! Especially loved the naan!

Ahh!! to savor the flavors of Nepal! my short visit to Nepal a few years ago has forever made me a fan of this type of cuisine. Think Indian food but more garlicky and some smattering of strong Chinese influence (noodles, dumplings). Annapurna does an pretty good job at this. The momos here very wonton like and tasty. I had the Motuk Soup which had the chicken dumplings, roasted garlic in a chicken broth which I liked. Kind of like wonton soup. Also got the Lamb Saag and Annapurna curry with lamb both of which were okay, maybe not spectacular. They have a pretty interesting menu as they cater to basic Indian fare to the stuff that is more uniquely Tibetan or Nepalese. More stuff to try so will in al likelyhood be back. read more

I went here last night for dinner, and it was amazing. The service was excellent, and I was very impressed by the food. The Khasi Ko Masu (goat) was particularly delicious, and I also greatly enjoyed the tensing momo. My boyfriend loves their dal bhat. The only problem is that we enjoyed these dishes so much that it will be hard to branch out and try other things when we go back! read more

Solid Himalayan food, a bit on the oily side but very flavorful dishes. Many vegan options. Friendly staff.

First-time visitor here! This establishment is surprisingly spacious from the outside. We had the pleasure of trying the Tensing momo spinach momo, Annapurna Curry, and Fish Korma. The trio of chutneys accompanying the momos - peanut, tomato, and possibly balsamic - were all delicious. Our server, FENDIprovided exceptional service, and we were pleasantly surprised with complementary chickpea crackers accompanied by a special mint sauce~ Highly recommend read more

I always walk by this place when I'm near the streetcar and it always smells delicious! I'm so glad I finally had the opportunity to try it. Food- I initially wanted to go to my usual, the chicken tikka masala but my friends encouraged me to try something new. We all got the Annapurna or Himalayan Curry. You can make it vegetarian or choose a meat to go with it. I personally got the Himalayan curry with tofu and vegetables and it was nice and light. I just wish there was a little bit more heat to it! It was nice, but I think I miss the spices and flavor from my chicken tikka masala. We also got the garlic naan which was pretty good- it was actually a good combination with the Himalayan curry. Interior- it's a little dark in there but I enjoyed the ambiance! It also is sticky and warm in there on hot days, so dress light! Get the garlic naan for sure!! I definitely want to come back and try other foods tho! read more

I kept going to Annapurna not only because it's close, but because I knew that I would find the secret to success there someday. I love going there for the decor and the extremely friendly staff (and the nifty metal water cups), but the food always left me wanting more. Until last night. Annapurna, you have outdone yourself! We started our meal with the Tensing MoMo, which was AWESOME! They were similar to chicken bao, and they came with three terrific sauces. For the entree, I finally tried an old staple that I had never had at Annapurna - chicken tikka masala. Wow! What have I been missing! The sauce was flavorful and delicious, and the chicken was the best quality that I've ever had in tikka masala. Typically, the chicken is sort of there, but I concentrate on the sauce. It was the opposite this time. I almost didn't want to share a bite of the chicken! I have found the secret to Annapurna success, and I am so relieved. There is so much I love about this place to have had mediocre food experiences. No more! read more

Came here for dinner and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is downstairs below the bar level and a little dark/cramped but everything seemed clean and orderly. We got the lamb vindaloo, annapurna curry with chicken, garlic naan, Sipen Luk Tentuk and chicken MoMos to share. The MoMos were very flavorful and I loved the green dipping sauce, it was perfect with the dumpling. My friend recommended I try the sipen luk tentuk dish due to my love of extremely spicy food. The ground lamb was spicy but the broth itself didn't really have a flavor...it definitely could've benefited from more salt. I think the noodles were good overall but I'd much rather get a curry dish next time. I tried both the lamb vindaloo and the annapurna curry and they were both great. I liked the spice and flavor of both & the naan was super fluffy and yummy. Overall, I enjoyed trying a new cuisine and would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Legit Nepalese experience! Thank you Seattle for such good foodie experiences, seriously. The restaurant itself is split into two spaces. Downstairs is where you can dine with their full menu. Upstairs to the left of the restaurant entrance is their bar (called Yeti Bar) and more appetizers on the menu. We ordered some of the main Himalayan specialties. I forget which ones specifically. Nevertheless, anything with curry or goat was legit! Definitely an experiences to be had when in Seattle. read more

I'll start off my stating what I like about this place. It's a popular place so I recommend RSVPing. The place is so cool and decorative, I really love it! My good friend and I took some photos on the platform of the stairs where there's a nice background and decorations. Three stars because of a big mix up and ended up in me chewing meat. We've never been here before so I don't know how certain meals are supposed to look. I went with my good friend and I ordered a vegetarian dish (I'm vegetarian) and she ordered a chicken dish. When the order came they ended up giving us the wrong one and I ended up eating a little bit of my friends dish. We called them back and they apologized and cooked us new dishes. By that time my appetite was gone, I didn't really trust anything and didn't feel so good so I took it to go. I plan on going back and getting a different experience and hoping I get the right dish this time. :) read more

Annapurna Cafe - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got this for delivery and it was SO yummy. The Himalayan curry is scrumptious and the naan is soft and garlicky - my favorite. The spinach dumplings felt risky but they were our favorite part of the meal! Can't wait to try in the restaurant read more

Lovely food!! We had the cheese pao bhaaji, dabeli, vada pao and puran poli.... All delicious and authentic tasting!! Reminded me of Mumbai!! read more

It smells so good coming out of the Capitol Hill station!!! The food is great and can't wait to come back.

Before we had Spice box (to go), Spice Waala (to go street food) and Karachi Cowboys (street food) this was the best spot for Indian related foods. Its good food. However as others have increased the quality around the neighborhood, Annapurna has not, and drops from 4 stars to 3 now, I have stop going there and have switched my Indian related cravings to the three ones quoted above. read more

Had their momos again, 10/10 as always. Ventured into their menu and found tandoori chicken bites and it became a sad experience. The tandoori chicken does not taste like tandoori chicken and the bites are not even bite sized. 2/10 read more

The food here is so delicious and comforting. The owners are so nice and I love supporting a small business. Hands down my favorite southeast asian style restaurant in Seattle. read more

So I am updating my 4-star review and giving them 5-stars because I have been back a few more times, tried several dishes, and I am now a huge fan. In fact, this is my go-to place when I am in the area (which unfortunately isn't as often as I would like). So the dish that really swayed me was the Piro jhaneko aloo appetizer. It is seriously delicious. One of my favorite dishes I have ever had- ever, anywhere. Although it's described as a crispy potato, they are more soft and a little mashed. They are spicy and salty and really flavorful. I think it's good to split amongst 2 people. For 4 people, you might want to throw in one more app or 2 orders. Mainly because it's addicting and you will easily be able to finish it all. Ive also had a few of their vegetarian dishes and their shrimp korma. All have been really good. Flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. But I still think my favorite is the chicken tikka masala. The cashew sauce is soooooo yummy. I really just want the sauce with rice and naan. I asked the server if he could bottle it for me, but he didn't get it. Lol. They have made me into a customer for life with that Piro jhaneko aloo, and I look forward to many more dinners there!! read more

This restaurant is conveniently located by Capitol Hill light rail station. I ordered the goat dish with rice which was very tasty. The garlic bread added to my meal. The hot Chai tea was brewed just right. Our waiter was knowledgeable of menu options. read more

Annapurna Cafe - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of my favorite spots for Nepali/Indian food in Seattle! I love their spicy vindaloo curry (it's actually spicy!) and of course the momo's. read more

Delicious authentic food with good prices and portions. It was slightly busy during Sunday dinner but service was quick and the staff was really nice. They have good drinks as well! I got the Annapurna curry with chicken and it was cooked to perfection. read more

We came here on an Saturday night at about 8pm and got seated around 8:30. But the wait is SO worth it so get ready! AMBIANCE When you come to Annapurna there's a staircase that will lead you down to a lowly lit basement. Immediately the sharp scent of spices will fill your nostrils as the scent wafts from everyone's dishes. There's a lot of dim lighting and brick underground brick aesthetic to this place. WHAT TO ORDER As per most reviews if you're ordering for two people this was more than enough food: Appetizer: Spinach MoMo Oh dear god I will have dreams about this spinach momo the dough is super soft and fresh and it taste better than eating a dumpling. They offer you three sauces to dip your sauce in and my favorite (and also the largest portion) is the peanut sauce. Dip your momo into that and bite into the spinach as this hot and scrumptious food warms your entire belly. Main Dish: Lhasa Curry w/ chicken, Rice and Garlic Naan. Super rich and flavorful curry (we had spiciness 2) served with the FLUFFIEST Naaan you'll want to say "wow!" as you're ripping your naan apart. SERVICE Though it's busy the staff does a great job attending your needs, refilling drinks, getting your food out fast and returning the check to you quickly. read more

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Delicious Nepalese cuisine in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Dinner for two on a Saturday night - no reservations available, so get there early, or hang out at their Yeti Bar upstairs while you wait. The bar serves both drinks and appetizers, and you could just go there for a light dinner. The vegetarian Dal Bhat and chicken mango dish in the main restaurant downstairs are to die for. The naan is amazing, and they also have a tasty gluten free option called Chatamari, which my date ordered. Highly recommended. Food, vibe and service are all top notch. read more

Annapurna Cafe - Dal baht and chicken mango dish, with naan - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hey Anna, I admit, my memory of you is a little vague. Sort of felt like I walked into a n secret underground club. (not that I know what that is like). It was little dark, cozy, lots of people, super loud, tight spaces. Wasn't sure where I was. Was I at a restaurant? It all was a haze. However once we found our seats we ordered a bunch of your items. You are Himalayan / Nepalese huh? That's cool. Hope you don't mind me saying that I wasn't quite sure the difference between Nepalese and Indian food. I am sure you get that all the time. We did try to order some items we haven't seen before since well we assumed it was Nepalese. Always nice to try something new. Tending Momo Annapurna curry Himalayan curry Shrimp Korma Tikka Masala Again my memory is vague (what was in the air there?) but I do remember the food being good. It was tasty. We ate everything. Felt satisfied. Service was decent. Thanks Anna. When we left, it's as if we were transported back into reality. Despite being in the end of a busy street, it felt quiet out there. Anyways, it was fun. Maybe if I am in Seattle again, I'll come by again. read more

We came here on 12/31/2018 for dinner. Since it was the last day of the year, I expected it to be extremely busy. Surprisingly it was not super packed - we got seated right away. We heard from friends that their Indian coworkers spoke very highly of this place, saying that this was the only Indian restaurant they would go to in Seattle (east side not included). So I had high expectation. My Indian friends have taken me to several very good and authentic Indian restaurants, but they were all in Bellevue/Kirkland etc.. I was very excited to find such place in Capitol Hill. As a group of 4, we ordered a garlic naan, a regular naan, a chicken masala, a lamb curry, a chicken biryani and an idli plate. My friend wanted to order a lamb kebab, but was told that the sauce in that dish would be the same as the one in the chicken masala??? Why would a kebab plate come with curry sauce? We got quite confused, and disappointed. The naan was alright, not significantly better than the frozen naan I got from Trader Joe's; the chicken masala was about average, okay but not impressive; the lamb curry tasted more like Nepali curry than Indian curry to me; the idli plate was good, but the idli was small ones, different from the big ones I had in India. The biggest disappointment was aroused by the chicken biryani. I've had very authentic biryani, and the one here was no where close to the real deal. If any rice dish with chicken chunks hidden in it can be called biryani, then sure, this is chicken Biryani. Why on earth would you add green peas or any sort of random minced vegetables to a chicken Biryani dish? Was Chicken biryani mistaken for chicken fried rice??? This is not acceptable. Service was good. They do auto-charge you a service fee but it was quite reasonable - 15%. The food portion was quite enough. The price was cheap. With all the food we ordered and the 15% service fee, we paid about $22/person. I would definitely not come back for authentic Indian food. If I do, my Indian friends will probably hate me forever. But maybe for happy hours? Who knows. read more

The food is good. Not amazing, but definitely hit the spot. I ordered take out for Chicken Tikka Marsala (2 star), basmati rice with plain naan. They have me the entire naan which surprised me because I feel that most places only give you a few pieces if you have a small order, but that was a nice plus. I've only eaten at the restaurant once before covid and had a pleasant experience. read more

Had an allergic reaction after manager stuck his nose to my food and tasted it with a spoon. Our party asked very politely for naan without butter. Had an extremely horrific allergic reaction from it and was very sick. The manager denied that there was butter in the naan. Went with a group of friends. My friends curry was burned, with charred bits in it. When we explained it, that's when the manager came out, told us "it wasn't" after sniffing it. We were baffled, because it clearly was, so he picked up a spoon, and tasted it in front of us, and told us "no it isnt." My friend went back the next day to tell them I was so sick. They didn't apologize. Could have been a lawsuit. Beware if you have allergies. I will never be back. read more

Very very yummy food and a HUGE menu. Location is cool as well. Chill basement vibes in the heart of cap hill.

Got the chicken and veggies momos. Also got the mango lassi. The momo was a little thick and oily for my liking but the sauces were good. The mango lassi was too sweet. read more

Himalayan / Nepalese food is absolutely Devine. Unique but humble flavors and always fresh tasty ingredients. I have been eating here for 10+ years and plan on continuing to do so. Bravo! read more

I ordered two different Thali platers from this restaurant and both were disappointing. I only enjoyed a few of the dishes showcased on each tray. Normally I LOVE Thali, but I didn't love this one. Neither did my Indian husband. I'm sorry to say, but this restaurant is sad compared to San Francisco Thali restaurants. Even Oregon offers better Thali. Is this really the best that you can do? read more

Date night in Seattle at the Elm candle bar, and our candle waitress gave us this recommendation! My date and I are major foodies and always down to try new places, and this one didn't disappoint. The food was great, good flavor, several options, affordable and service was awesome. I took away 1 star because our drinks were watered down, otherwise I would definitely visit again, and just stick with water. read more

We stopped in for happy hour and we were there for 5 mins. We ordered a vodka and pineapple and a tequila and pineapple. It was $4 a drink so we thought oh sweet, What a great deal! Until our drinks came........... my husband saw a bug in his and we were like oh well we will just get another from until he was looking around in there and found TWO more bugs! We immediately called the server over and asked for a refund and just got up and left! Kinda glad we didn't get anything to eat there... read more