Bright and fresh flavors, food is exceptionally well executed and flavorful, impeccably presented…read more (had a Thali meal they serve once a month). Their dosas are well made and have the perfect filling ratio, tomato and coconut chutneys round up the entire experience of enjoying it pretty authentically. Service was prompt and personable, on top of all the little details which also consisted in creating the perfect ambience to enjoy a pleasant weekend lunch!

I was looking for an Indian restaurant for lunch and came across KGF. It's a small hole in the wall…read morein an unassuming plaza. It wasn't too busy when I came in, and that has to change! The food was absolutely incredible. I got a mango lassi and a paneer tikki masala dosa. The mango lassi was sweet, creamy, and had a subtle spice flavor. The dosa was a real showstopper. It came out quick and incredibly crispy, filled with tender chunks of paneer. The tikki masala flavor was perfect with the crispy lentil crepe, especially when dipped in the various chutneys. I'm unsure of what the chutneys/sauces are called, but they were so delicious. The cherry on top was meeting Pradish. He was the cashier and server while I was there and one of the friendliest people I've ever met. You can tell there's a lot of pride and love that goes into this restaurant and I'm definitely coming back when I'm in the area. Amazing food and even better people!!!

Ordered masala dosa. It was a cold soggy dosa!! Not crispy…read moreand warm!! Do not recommend.

I had the ghee roast dosa and filter coffee and it was quite good. Friends had Idly/ Masala Dosa…read moreetc and they liked it too. Not too spicy.

Closer to a 3.5 maybe a 4 on our first visit. This was our second time coming. The first time we…read morewere impressed with the chakka curry. Tonight, we were a little disappointed. It was more watery and less flavorful than we remembered. The parotta was nice and flaky. The gunpowder dosa and veggie pakora were average. The chutneys helped add some flavor and moisture to the dishes. Overall, not as good as we remembered but still a good stop. The service was pretty fast and our server was friendly. There's a few small tables that can combined for larger parties. A table for two was seated quickly on a Friday night. This restaurant is known for its Kerala food.

Family members who live in Seattle have stated that this place is their best option for Indian…read morefood. I liked it but yeah, it is nowhere close to the standards of California. We decided to come here early in the evening around 6 pm because it gets packed quickly. We got seated quickly but the restaurant fill up while we ate. Their menu is mainly kerala based. We got the pistachio rose lassi, the coconut lavender lemonade, the masala dosa, palakkad Avial, the nalla molagu chicken curry with some tandoori roti, garlic naan and Malabar paratha. The dosa and the palakkad Avial were the best of the lot. I am not a fan of banana in any form but banana in this vegetarian curry wasnt too bad. It tasted like Indian kadhi which I love. The chicken curry was runny and a bit disappointing. I wanted it to have more body, kick and more flavor. The breads are ok. The lassi was delicious but heavy. You could do without the pistachios pieces in it. The lavender coconut lemonade was nice. The curries came with rice, so the meal was filling for 4 people. Pricing wise, it was a little above the typical Indian restaurant prices. The ambiance is cute and casual. It has a slight cramped feel when it gets full, but overall, it isn't too bad. They have a decent open parking lot, which is convenient.

We have been coming to this shopping center on a regular basis for 10 years to get the delicious…read moreand fresh bread from the bakery here. Never once have we stepped foot in this place. And that maybe was a big miss. We tried the butter chicken, naan, the chana masala, and another chicken curry that I can't remember the name of. Like most Pakistani food, it was very rich, which honestly is a sign that they are taking great care to make the food luxurious. A few bites of each dish was enough to satisfy us. We thought the dishes were a bit expensive but they ended up lasting at least two meals. I had a little bit of leftover after the second meal to take to work, which I was quite happy to do. This was probably the best butter chicken any of us had ever tasted. So tasty and the chana masala was also above average. We really enjoyed this food, although it was a bit too rich for our tastes.

The wait staff was amazing. They helped answer all our questions and helped us differentiate…read morebetween all the chai tea choices. I loved how authentic this restaurant felt. As I'm not from their culture I cannot say with certainty it is authentic but the food was certainly delicious. If you're looking for modern and shiny, this place isn't for you. They are going through renovations but it's obviously not an establish trying to impress by interior designs, but through your stomach. Everything was well seasoned. The garlic naan was perfect thinness. The samosa chaat was delicious. The chicken Biryani was one of the best I've had. This place exceeded my expectations.

4.5/5 Stars We decided to drop by Shri Cafe on a Saturday…read morearound noon after doing some grocery shopping at the nearby Whole Foods. It is a new place that is very clean with a simple, no-fancy layout that gives off a great, authentic Udupi vibe. Our server was super friendly, and we actually connected over sharing a similar background. Coming from Karnataka, it has been really tricky to find a good, authentic wada sambhar in the Seattle area. I crave it all the time, and I can confidently say this place serves the closest version to what we get back home! The masala dosa was equally good--not too thin, not too thick, and had the perfect crisp. I highly recommend getting the peanut chutney with it. The only slight letdown was the thali. I tried the chicken korma and chicken sukkha; the korma was just okay, and while the sukkha was good, it could have been better. My expectations were just incredibly high after tasting the amazing masala dosa and wada. That being said, my daughter absolutely loved the dosa, and overall, our family really enjoyed the meal. We will definitely come in again for the wada sambhar and dosa! ------------------------------

Very refreshing to find a restaurant that serves truly authentic, tasty, and high‑quality South…read moreIndian food at such a reasonable price. Shri Cafe is unpretentious, simple, and completely to the point,and that's exactly what makes it special. The service is excellent, and the food is consistently sumptuous and enjoyable. Unlike many Indian restaurants in this region that rely on overpowering spice levels, Shri Cafe focuses on balanced flavors. The food tastes homely, comforting, and genuinely authentic. Their akki rotti instantly reminded me of the ones I have back home, and their coconut chutney is absolutely spot on. The chutney is fresh, flavorful, and free of unnecessary filler ingredients. Everything I have tried on the menu has been good. The idlis are fluffy and airy, and the vadas are perfectly cooked with a crisp exterior. I have also tried their meal combos, which offer great value for money. The chapatis are cooked just right without excess oil, and the curries are gentle on the stomach with well-judged spices that can easily please both Indian and non‑Indian palates. The café does get busy during peak hours and has limited seating, so takeout is often the best option. A nice extra touch is that all their to‑go containers are compostable, which is very commendable. My only minor complaint is about the non‑veg curries in the meal combos. I have had the meal combo twice, and while they use bone‑in meat (which does enhance flavor), the portions were quite small and more than half of what I received was bone. Both the chicken ghee roast and mutton roast tasted great but had very little actual meat. That said, I am still giving Shri Cafe a full 5 stars because the food quality and authenticity truly stand out. I hope they fine‑tune the portions for the non‑veg curries, but even if not, the veg meal combo is equally delicious and satisfying. Overall, this is an excellent spot for authentic South Indian comfort food, and I will definitely keep coming back.

Service is good, but food is barely OK. The peanut chutney for dosa and bhel puri both were stale…read more Chicken dump biryani was not fresh either. Veg dum biryani was the only saving grace, good flavor and slightly on the spicy side. Chai with onion samosa is the best thing you can order from here.

We found this absolute gem of a food truck when picking up an OfferUp item in East Redmond…read more Upon rolling into the parking lot, we noticed that the truck is located next to Sai Baba Temple and Swagath Grocery Distribution Center. The truck was playing music and surrounded by several people waiting for their orders. All signs pointed to us happening across the holy grail of Indian food trucks. Prices are *incredibly* reasonable. When ordering I asked the man at the register to recommend a dessert, but he said they only have them on the weekends. We couldn't wait to eat our dinner and it was a nice day out, so we ate in the parking lot. We shared a veg kurma, ulavacharu biryani, and Mango Frooti. Was it elevated, hipster cuisine? No. Was it solid, down-home cooking that feels like you've lucked out and been invited to a dinner you may not usually get to enjoy? Yes. Expect a bit of a wait as this truck is obviously popular. We may have to make more trips out here just to try more of their offerings!

A dosa craving brought us to Desi Adda, and we decided to try a few dishes beyond the dosa. We…read moreordered the Karam Gobi, Podi Idli, and a Masala Dosa. The Karam Gobi was delicious--perfectly spicy with an authentic flavor that really stood out. The Podi Idli was the highlight for me. The idlis were incredibly soft, easily some of the softest I've had in the area. The Masala Dosa arrived fresh and piping hot off the tava, which was great. However, it left me feeling unusually heavy afterward. I'm not sure if it was the amount of ghee or something else, but it didn't sit well with me, despite tasting good. The restaurant itself also feels quite cramped, especially if it's busy. Overall, I'd happily return for the idlis and the Karam Gobi. Those two dishes alone are worth another visit, even if I'd probably skip the dosa next time.

We recently had dinner at Desi Adda. It's a new place still in their soft launch phase. We were…read moreseated immediately when we got there, but people who came in after us had a long wait. We got Rayalaseema Goat Mandi and Babai dosa w/ masala. We loved the Rayalaseema Goat Mandi, the goat that came with it was amazing, the rice balancing the richness of the goat. The Babai dosa w/ masala was good, as a personal preference we will go for plain dosa next time. We'll be back to try their biryani.

Meghana Cuisine is a casual South Indian eating spot. We tried their Gobi Manchurian and veg…read morebiryani. Most of their dishes are medium spicy, and they don't really have a mild spice option. So personally, it's probably not a place for me, but if you enjoy spicy food, the overall taste was decent. One thing to keep in mind is that they have very limited seating space.

Meghana Indian Cuisine is a new restaurant that's opened up in Bellevue downtown. Firstly they give…read moreyou water bottles whixh I thought was very thoughtful and have some seating indoors and outdoors but keep in mind that it's limited. Coming to the service it was prompt and quick. The food was mixed for me. The punugulu was outstanding. Some of the best I've had, with the right spice and best chutneys, the gobhi was okay definitely not the best. But the Biryani was a let down because nothing about it was like uluvacharu Biryani. It was more of an indo-chinese meets Biryani kind of a thing and tasted not so great to me. I'll definitely go back but maybe try some other Biryani. Their dosas looked great!