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    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mango lassi in a pot!
    Julia Z.

    I came with some friends and we shared a giant naan (not super garlicky but pretty tasty), a chicken Rogan josh (yum) and a tandoori surprise- I think the chicken tandoori was the best so next time I would just get that one since it's also cheaper! I really appreciate that they have parking :) behind their establishment. The mango lassi was excellent! And it was served in a fun jar vessel. I'd say overall pretty good, it's def one of those $25-30/person kind of places so not cheap, but also maybe kind of standard these days in seattle.

    Prawn masala spice level 3 and Garlic Nan
    Sierra W.

    Forgot how great this place was! Truly this place is awesome! The staff is always kind and friendly. The ambiance is cozy and inviting with dim lighting perfect for a date night. The food was even better than I remembered! Always smells delicious walking by this restaurant and wow the food doesn't disappoint. Lamb Palak or Saag Gosht (what I know the dish as) is my all time favorite and the Lamb Palak was made perfectly! Flavor was delicious and meat was perfect. I was in flavor town and doing the happy food dance at the table it was so enjoyable. The garlic Naan was huge and delicious. I love putting the mint chutney on my Naan. So good!!! I can't wait to come back! :)

    Appetizer Sampler
    Kyle T.

    TLDR: We had an underwhelming time at Cedars. Food was overall decent but didn't stand out to me. Had a hard time with lack of service where we needed to wait a long time to order and flag our waiter down when we wanted a box and the check Food: We had the appetizer sampler (I believe its called the Tandoori Delight on the menu), Coconut Curry with chicken, and the Aloo Paratha. Personally nothing stood out to me but I did appreciate the curry came loaded with protein enough for 2 people to share 1 entree. For spice we ordered medium (2/4 stars) but wished we got medium hot (3/4 stars) Service: This was where we were most disappointed. When we came in we were sat towards the back of the restaurants with a few other parties. It seemed that everyone (including us) had a hard time getting service even though the restaurant didn't appear too busy. We waited a while to order and after we finished the staff never came so I got up and asked for a box and the check. Note: Only a few spots in their parking lot are reserved for Cedars, all other spots are paid parking or there is nearby street parking

    Cherry Mango Lassi - CHERRY BLOSSOM SPECIAL
    Belldandy O.

    I have never been to Cedars Restaurant before even though it is a fairly popular Indian spot in the University District. Fortunately, while I was in the area during the Cherry Blossom Festival, Cedars Restaurant had a special cherry blossom themed item, the Cherry Mango Lassi. Cedars famous mango lassi, elevated with the deliciousness of cherries for a unique twist on a traditional favorite. My boyfriend LOVES mango lassi, so whenever there is a restaurant that serves mango lassi I have to get it to let him know how it is. I ordered to-go since I didn't have the time to dine-in to try other items. I hope I can return back soon to try the food here!

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    3 months ago

    Decent food. Big naans. Decent curries. Good rice portions. Food a little expensive but great for a casual hang and good Indian food

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    4 months ago

    My favorite restaurant in Seattle! The butter chicken is amazing and the service is great and friendly

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    4 months ago

    Kenn good food i like the ambiance. server was very nice and accommodating for our group.

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    4 months ago

    Very good food amazing staff fire mango lassi hehe very good haha very good hehhehehehee

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    4 months ago

    Love the food and service. Mango lassi is very good as well. Coconut curry is really good as well.

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    4 months ago

    The food was great and the service was efficient. I came with a big party and was treated well.

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    4 months ago

    Great Service and atmosphere! Perfect for big parties and bottomless rice is included.

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    4 months ago

    Ts was mad delicious. I really liked the friendly service and everything was so buss.

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    3 years ago

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    4 months ago

    Been loyal to Cedars as our favorite quality go to spot. food is great. service is attentive & patient. low lights for a comfortable feel.

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    4 months ago

    Best Indian food in Seattle, ordered coconut curry, okra masala and both are great! Will definitely come back for more.

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    4 months ago

    Great food, great service! Portions are kind of small but the food is still good for the price

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    4 months ago

    This place had the best Indian food in town! Would certainly come back. The chai is really good and the menu is extensive!!!

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    4 months ago

    Delicious food, love to come here. Mango lassi is amazing as well. Excited to come back again!

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    4 months ago

    I really love it here! Great service, food, and bathrooms. I really loved their food!

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    4 months ago

    They have very good food and great service! The tikka masala is very good. Ambiance is nice.

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    4 months ago

    The butter chicken melted in my mouth like butter. Great atmosphere and vibe. 10/10 would recommend again

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    4 months ago

    The service was attentive and the food was really great. The convenient location is also helpful.

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    4 months ago

    The food and service at Cedars was very good. In particular, Amir, our server, was excellent and really deserved a 5 day rating

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    4 months ago

    This place is awesome. Kind service and great food! Will definitely be coming back. Amier was the coolest of all time

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    5 months ago

    My favorite Indian restaurant on the u district, recommend this place To anyone in Seattle area

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    5 months ago

    Super yummy food. love the Rogan Josh and Garlic Naan. one of the best indian places in Udistric.

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    5 months ago

    The food was amazing and the ambiance was great. Always have a great time dining here

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    5 months ago

    The food was really great! We loved sitting outside and the service was fast. Very attentive. Will be coming back.

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    5 months ago

    Food and service was awesome! I got the butter masala and became addicted. Ambiance was also very nice.

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    5 months ago

    great customer service and food! Will be back. The ambiance was also nice and it's in a good location.

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    5 months ago

    Very aesthetic and cute loved the ambience! Also free lassi is great :) Waiter staff was super nice

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    5 months ago

    I love this place!! amazing food, people are super nice, ambiance is great, will come back

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    1 year ago

    Great food great service. The staff had good recommendations and everything came out perfect. Just as we ordered

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    4.3(2.2k reviews)
    0.3 miUniversity District
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    Ambiance was warm and friendly, the staff was friendly! My…read morepartner and I had the, Coconut (beef) curry and that was so good, 10/10 We added the Pesto Garlic Naan, and another 10/10 Over all, if you like Indian food, this is the place to enjoy We also had the iced chai tea! Not super sweet, however spiced so so well def recommended to have! If you're into chai. They also gave us a complimentary desert that was enough to fill that sweet tooth craving after a savory meal, I believe it was chocolate cheesecake. Thanks!!

    Typically I really enjoy Taste of India but hadn't been since pre-pandemic and stopped by on my…read morelast visit to Seattle. I'm not sure what happened on my last visit as the curries were on the colder side. When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult, there is a small parking lot out front, if that's full you'll need to find street park. The restaurant itself feels warm, casual, and bustling. Queen you walk in you have the option to sit on the backyard patio or in the dining room. We opted to sit in the dining room as it just felt more intimate and the vibe we were wanting for dinner. For our appetizer, we started with the Samosas (Two crispy pastries filled with your choice of freshly mixed vegetables or delicately spiced lean ground beef) which were excellent. Next we ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and butter chicken. The naan and samosas showed up piping hot but the chicken tikka masala & butter chicken were cold. I probably should have said something as I was disappointed but was too hungry to care at that moment. If I'm in the Seattle area I may stop by Taste of India again.

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    Spice Waala - Paneer Bhurji Kathi Roll

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    I was pleasantly surprise at how good this place was. I actually got my food at the Microsoft…read morecampus since they had a food truck. It was pretty quick service and price are sooo much more reasonable than other food trucks nearby. The line was long but it moved pretty quickly. The portion might look small but it was hefty. I got the lamb kebab roll and the bhel puri. Flavor was spot on. They were addicting. The lamb was stuffed in the roll and it was soft and very easy to eat. Definitely want to try soft serve as it looks sooo good on their social media page. I definitely want to check out their store eventually but for now, food truck it is!

    I've been wanting to visit for so long and I'm so glad I finally did…read more Food: (5/5) My partner and I were on a little bit of a food tour around the area so we didn't get much. Honestly this place is great for a small snack anyway. We got the bhel puri (not pictured) and a lamb kebab roll. It was my first time ever having bhel puri and I liked it! I enjoyed nibbling on the rice puffs but found that I needed a protein or else I would get flavor fatigue. We ended up placing a second order for the lamb kebab roll, which was AMAZING. Lamb is already my favorite protein so I knew I was going to like it, but I didn't expect it to be so good. It was very well seasoned and even a little juicy. I wouldn't say I have a small appetite, but I found this one roll to be a perfect portion for lunch. Service: (5/5) It's a very casual spot so you order at the counter and bus everything yourself. They're very nice, no other notes needed!

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    4.0(1.1k reviews)
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    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.

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    Bombay Express - Vada Pav

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    3.9(38 reviews)
    0.4 miUniversity District

    Not the best experience here. To be fair I ordered a To-go. However when I reach the place it was…read morepretty empty - IIRC just one table was occupied. I was planning to take it with me while on my home (maybe an hour away given public transport) - however was hungry by the time order was ready. So asked politely if I can use one of the table to eat. The server/cashier said no right away. Which is fair - well within her rights but this place also appear to be a self service spot. I am not expecting to dine in here or use any utensils or cutlery. Just eat a burger. Anyways the burger itself was at best average. It wasn't bad - pretty edible but was smaller compared to other joints. There is a reason why Burger and Kebab hut despite having questionable hygienic standard is tough to beat for Indian Style Burgers. Talking about the ambience - the place is pretty nice. Good siting space and I liked the Rickshaw exhibition.

    Reasonable price and ready very quickly. The person at the counter was friendly and very competent…read morewith packing and handing over my order after verifying my identity. The food was tasty, but the portions weren't great for the naan. I also had only 4 pieces of paneer in my palak paneer which was a disappointment. Lots of space to dine in if desired but gives more fast food cafeteria than restaurant. Would eat again but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it because of the portions.

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    4.4(251 reviews)
    2.5 miWestlake
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    It's a really good feeling to find a place where you're taken care of…read more Mother's Indian Cuisine, right here in Westlake Seattle, is one of those special restaurants. The kind where the food is comforting, the people are kind, and everything feels just a little more peaceful. The butter chicken is warm and rich in all the right ways, the biryani is full of beautiful, layered spices, and the naan is soft, fresh, and perfect for sharing. You can tell each dish is made with care. The team here is thoughtful and welcoming, and they make sure you have everything you need without ever making you feel rushed. That kind of service stays with you. And being so close to the Seattle waterfront makes it even nicer. It's a lovely place to enjoy a meal and slow down for a moment. If you're looking for Indian food in Seattle--especially around Westlake--this is a place where you'll feel right at home. I'll be back, and I think you might want to be, too.

    Food was decent, I like that they add a sauce to the Tandoori chicken. Butter chicken was nothing…read moreto write home about but not amazing either. The naan was very boring, which I guess should have been obvious from the pictures. Servers are inattentive, had to get their attention for ordering, to get the check, and I had to bring the check up to them as well. They're just kind of spaced out not attending to the tables. Ambiance isn't amazing, not first date material for sure, but it was clean and serviceable.

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    4.3(73 reviews)
    3.0 miCapitol Hill

    Stopped by for dinner on a Friday, it was fairly empty. No need for reservations…read more The staff was very helpful and attentive, and checked in on us often. We ordered the chana masala, matter paneer, yellow dal, and butter chicken and 2 sides of naan. The naan was super fluffy, highly recommend. The chana masala was a bit different than other recipes I've had at other Indian places, but was still tasty. Would've liked some more paneer and chicken in the two tomato based dishes, but overall, was a yummy meal.

    Tandoori Flame was absolutely delightful! I went for lunch on a Monday by myself and had a lovely…read moretime. I had the samosas, butter masala with chicken, and a side of butter naan. I am excited to try the rest of the menu! The somas were crunchy on the outside, and full of potatoes, peas, and spices on the inside. The dipping sauces were quite complementary, especially the brown one (I am sure it has an actual name, not just "the brown one"...). The sweetness was nice with the heat of the samosa. The butter chicken was absolutely decadent and flavorful. I got a medium spice (3 stars), and not gonna lie, that might be my upper limit, and I can generally handle my spices. It was a flavorful spicy, not a burn-your-mouth-and-can't-taste kind of spicy, and with the rice and naan, it was not too strong. I am looking forward to going back and trying other dishes. I saw high chairs in the restaurant. The steps to the restaurant are steep, but I think there is an elevator tucked away somewhere in the building.

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