Definitely recommend! For someone who doesn't usually go for Indian food. I think this is my…read morecompromise. Their food is very delicious! the creamy chicken mushroom was delicious and savory and paired with basmati rice too. The tandoori chicken was also good and you can tell it was seasoned very well. The staff were super nice and friendly. I don't eat spicy at all so it is nice that their restaurant can accommodate that. Definitely would comeback too!

This Indian restaurant has nice ambience and ver warm service. The food is hot and well made. They…read morewere kind enough to veganize their vegetarian kofta dish for us when we requested.

Feel like eating Indian buffet. So we found this one…read more Parking: free parking belongs to the restaurant. Variety: only 8 kinds and 2 desserts and 1 type of basmati rice on the rice cooker. Overall food actually very good. We like it. We were hoping for more variety. Not a fan of the desserts. Price $16.99 -19.99

Came for weekday lunch buffet. The man at the counter was helping someone check out but told me to…read morejust sit anywhere and I could start grabbing food. It wasn't too busy but I also came at 2pm, an hour before the buffet ended. I don't know if there's a time limit, there's nothing on the sign that says so. I was there for about 30 minutes before I got too full. The food was great I think the rice was cooked perfectly and the selection was enough to keep me happy. I had all their curries and I don't have a complaint about any of the food! I mixed their mango custard with the rice pudding and that was great. The mango custard by itself was also great. I only took off a star because it wasn't the cleanest place. There was a dirty table in front of me for probably 20 minutes. There were some flies inside which is interesting because they have two doors in the entrance like how did they get there. But I would come back because the food and the price were good. By the way, there is an extra charge if you pay with a card!

If you love Indian food, you need to eat here. If you don't love Indian food, maybe you just…read morehaven't tried the right spot yet, and should eat here! 5 Rivers is a part of our regular dinner rotation. It offers an extensive menu, and for what you pay, the portions are very generous! Our favorite dishes are the mango curry, lamb vindaloo, and the classics like butter chicken and tikka masala. We always order some form of appetizer. We have had the samosas as well as the hummus and tabouleh, and everything has been delectable! I always order their baba Ganoush. The smoky, roasted eggplant is savory and has great depth to the flavor profile. Our other favorite is the garlic naan. It is seasoned to perfection and roasted beautifully! Another thing I appreciate is they offer a spice level for your order. Spicy is a relative term, so I appreciate having a range to work with. 5 Rivers recently renovated their dining area, and it is very beautiful and clean. Service is always friendly, too. Overall we are very happy to have found such a gem nearby!

Mixed opinions given I've ordered takeout here twice. The first time was fantastic. The second time…read morethe butter chicken tasted liked they boiled chicken and added it to the curry. It was dry and tasteless. Portions are great, flavor is good, chicken is inconsistent.

Open every day! Such…read morea good deal on this lunch meal. I liked everything! Nice location and restaurant, lots of parking, and friendly staff! I'm a wuss when it comes to spice, and this did have some spice (I asked for 'please mild mild'), but not enough that I couldn't eat everything!

I found one dish to be not authentic and tasting completely different. The owner said everyone…read moreloves this dish & you should have ordered something different. Finally we settled for something mediocre. Didn't like the food, didn't like the service.

I've ordered take out multiple times from the bothell location. This review is based on takeouts…read more PROS: - good location, plenty of parking - online ordering setup is easy - nice staff! food is always ready on time - good variety of South Indian dishes and biriyani. Their cuisine is very specific. - goat biriyani and goat curry are delicious. I also liked their meat to rice ratio for the chicken biriyani. CONS: - outrageous prices for the amount of food. I ordered goat curry and the size of the container was way small. Giving me an entry sized dish in a side dish container is an immediate issue for me. I paid over 80 worth of food and feel lit was not worth it. The goat curry had a lot of large bones too so that made it worse. I got more bones than meat. - overtly spiced and too salty. I liked their goat dum biriyani but did not like the rest. The biriyani appears to be over spiced that's not completely simmered, cooked down or blended. You're essentially eating straight up spice which is pretty gross. This is a personal preference, I like my dishes spicy but I don't like it overwhelmingly spicy where it overtakes the dish and all you're tasting is uncooked blend of spices that heat up your stomach & hurts digestion. Others may like their dishes as is. I'm not in that boat. - I paid $8 for goat haleem that was given in a tiny sauce container. that was so not worth the money or the dish. Their prices are completely off. I don't recommend this place, my search for decent biriyani from regional places continues. I just went authentic biriyani that tastes good, is reasonably priced, with good meat to rice ratio. It's 2026 people, shouldn't be this hard!

I saw them on IG and decided to try Biryani Bistro for dinner. They recently opened…read more We got Mysore Bonda, Chicken 65 Biryani, Raagi Mudda w/ Mutton Curry and Chickoo Chake. Mysore Bonda was okay, bigger than usual which means there were a couple spots inside where the batter was under fried. The peanut chutney with it was very good. We liked the Chicken 65 Biryani, the rice was flavorful, the Chicken 65 wasn't the usual but tasted good. The standout item for us was the Raagi Mudda w/ Mutton curry. It wasn't the typical Karnataka style Raagi Mudda, we were told it was Andra style, we loved it. We also got Boondi Laddoo, and mixture to go. We loved the Boondi Laddoo, the mixture was okay.

When the smell met me at the door, I knew it was going to be a good night. We were at a table 2…read moreminutes later, and had drinks 2 minutes after that, so things went right from the start. By the time my nose was accustomed to the aromas, there was food in front of me. Combo momos to start (the plain and fried are ok, chili are good, sandheko are amazing. Coconut curry, sandheko aloo (potatoes) and chicken followed - and did I mention the sandheko was amazing? We were in & out in 45 minutes, and timed things well, it really filled up by the time we were done. Parking lot is tiny, so may be a challenge, but we happened into a spot which may or may not have belonged to the neighboring business. Would definitely return....assuming I could find parking.

tl;dr the vegetable pakora and the butter curry far exceeded the mostly bland momos; expect a wide…read morearray of good-not-great South Asian fare for a reasonable price You're more likely than not to fly by this unassuming restaurant while traversing an industrial strip of Aurora. But Indian-Nepali Kitchen is one of Seattle's most sought-after spots for affordable eats. But don't sleep on the rest of INK's broad menu of South Asian fare -- The Infatuation magazine even considers it to be one of the best restaurants in the city, full stop. INK shares a strip mall with a bodega and nail salon. Black cushioned chairs are pressed up to lacquered wood tables, and the tan walls are decorated with an assortment of cultural tchotchkes. Bollywood music videos play on the main dining room's single flatscreen, while images of Nepali mountain ranges flash on the screen in the accessory dining room. My partner and I dined at INK for weekday dinner on our drive up to the North Cascades, and we had the dining room to ourselves. Only a handful of takeout patrons rolled through during our visit. We kicked off our meal with the Mixed Appetizer. The Vegetable Pakora component was a consensus hit. The rich, crispy bites functioned well on their own and were fun conduits for the fragrant mint sauce and the tart tamarind sauce. In comparison, the samosas were forgettable, sporting overwhelmingly thick shells and hit-or-miss fillings. Of the three varieties, only the earthy ground lamb was worth finishing. Next, we tried the Combo Momo platter. Admittedly, the signature momos were surprisingly mediocre. Across the varieties, the wonton-like Fried Momo was the clear winner with its exciting texture without overpowering the delicate filling flavor. Meanwhile, the standard steamed momos tasted like something out of the frozen section, the Chili Momos were dominated by fast-food-quality sweet-and-sour sauce, and the Sandheko Momos had an unassuming, generally savory curry flavor (which was far outdone by the tangy side of house chutney). For our entree, we were very impressed by the Butter Curry Lamb. The thick curry broth was vibrant and dynamic; we sipped it by the spoonful. The tough lamb felt like an afterthought. The Garlic Basil Bread wasn't particularly basil-y, but the naan slices were pillowy, flaky, and addictively buttery. To drink, we shared an Iced Chai. The tea was more spiced than sweet; the average Starbucks patron might turn their nose up to it, but the light drink was a welcome contrast to the dense entrees. For dessert, we opted for the Gulab Jamun: the ping pong-sized cheese balls were deceptively dense, each packing a rich, syrupy punch. The service was quick and efficient, and our bill worked out to about $75 (after tax and tip). The flavors topped out at very good, but never quite achieved greatness. The portions were generous -- we probably could have done without the momos and still had a satisfyingly hearty meal. For a no-frills meal that will, at a minimum, be tasty, INK is a safe bet.

I love Caravan Kebab - the owners are in the kitchen and ensure everything is fresh and delicious…read more The "caravan" is because the make a variety of Mediterranean and Indian dishes - there's hummus and there are mango lassis. The chicken tika masala puts every other version I've had to shame, rich with visible herbs. The rice is fluffy, the meats are well seasoned. I love the lamb! The owners check on diners and are happy to explain dishes. The walls are adorned with beautiful fabric tapestries and the interior has a cozy feel. Most of the dishes they make are inherently gluten-free and they are thoughtful about labeling.

I crave Mediterranean food from time time. I heard this place reopened and offers lunch buffet…read more 3 of us visited for lunch on Saturday with no reservation. We were seated right away. There were a few other people at 11:30am We asked if they do lunch buffet as I didn't see any self serve food. The staff said they offered in the past but not today.. it might come back in 2 weeks? We ordered hummus, garlic naan, fish masala and special kebabs without lamb which was accommodated per our request. The food even the side veggies were really good, we all liked everything. I like this place for good quality fresh ingredients that I don't feel overstuffed. It's probably because the food is easy to digest? This doesn't happen with other Mediterranean and Indian food. I'd like to come back when they start lunch buffet again.

The service was incredibly fast, and honestly, there wasn't a single thing I'd change about the…read moremeal. Everything was so darn delicious. We focused on the street food menu this visit and were blown away. The pani puri arrived on a miniature truck, which was such a fun touch. We also ordered the Gobi 65, Pav Bhaji, Fusion Vada Pav, and Palak Patta Chaat. Every dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and completely addictive. This is one of those rare places where I'd happily order the exact same meal again and again without getting tired of it. The food was that good!!

We've been here multiple times, but this is my first time writing a review and it is definitely…read morewell deserved. The vibe of the restaurant is always amazing. I love the music playing in the background, and the Mumbai themed décor is so unique and thoughtfully done. It really adds to the whole experience. Coming to the food, I specifically went for the happy hour chaat platter. I reached around 6:56 PM, and the platter is only available from 5 to 7 PM. Initially, I could not find it on the menu, and our assigned server was different. However, Rohan recognized us from our previous visits and came over. When I mentioned I was there just for the chaat platter, he kindly checked and found the menu for us. He let us know it would take about 20 minutes to prepare, which we were completely fine with. The platter arrived in about 20 to 25 minutes, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Everything from the bhel puri, pav bhaji bites, samosa chaat, to the sandwich was delicious, flavorful, and very satisfying. The chai was also really good. Highly recommend this place for both the vibe and the food. We will definitely keep coming back.