This place is a great location. We were going to the Space Needle and stopped for iced lattes and…read morebreakfast burritos. They have a special so the price was very good too. It's small but there are seats near the window and near the register. That's the good. Now the bad. The table we sat at was pretty dirty and we had to pull out wipes to clean it. We went through 3 wipes. The food tasted like thawed out and microwaved breakfast. Actually microwaved grocery store breakfast would have been better. I didn't take a picture because I didn't think I would leave a review. But after eating half of it, I thought I owed it to fellow travelers to at least post about our experience.

Belltown has a lot of nice coffee shops to hang out at and this is one of them. It occupies the…read morecorner of a residential building. It has a clean, bright, refreshing, contemporary feel to it, which makes it a great place to escape to when Seattle's weather is dreary and also a great place to hang out at when Seattle's weather is nice, as the big windows let all the light stream in. We ordered an Americano and an iced dirty chai. Both were great. The woman behind the counter who served us was friendly and efficient. An added plus: the price of the coffee is very reasonable, especially given the quality.

I was afraid to try this as I'm interested in trying new things but it's always a risk. I had the…read moregood fortune to be on business and have my lunch expenses reimbursed, so my colleague and I decided to give it a go. Boy, were we in for a great surprise. The atmosphere is lovely, the service is excellent, and the food is amazing! Great portions, great taste. We both ordered the curried chicken lunch special, which comes with locally raised chicken(!) in a curry sauce, rice, a little side of dal, and 2 nice pieces of fried bread. We also ordered the steamed momos because I was curious to try them. They were DELICIOUS! We ordered half beef, half vegetarian. I would love to see them offer a cooking class on one of their closed days to teach people how to make delicious momos. We finished off the meal with some yummy chai teas. This may become my new favourite place downtown. The prices were quite reasonable too, especially for a full lunch with local chicken. Tashi Delek!

Clean establishment. Service was good. The host/waitress was polite and patient. She answered our…read morequestions with clarity. Food was ok. Maybe it is because of the cuisine, but the food was dull. Not much flavour. If you are hungry, one main dish will not be sufficient. We were a party of six, ordered different dishes. The curries were served in a small bowl does not have much meat in it. The best curry was prawn curry in terms of the amount of protein in it. I had a handmade pulled flat noodle soup. I did not like it.

My review is just for the comedy open mic. It was really fun. Obviously it's uneven but there's a…read morelot of talent here. It was a great evening for us. We usually go to music open mics but we'll have to make comedy part of our routine too. Most of the audience will be comics waiting to go on- which is funny in itself. We didn't eat - had a Phillips beer and it was fine.

I went to the Mint for a comedy show (which was awesome). But the pasta I ordered was pretty…read moreflavourless and came with two pieces of over toasted bread with no butter?? I asked the server for butter and she said the kitchen didn't have any. Also it was deafeningly loud when the show wasn't on. This gave me a headache and made conversation difficult. They also seemed very short staffed. I felt bad for the waitress as she seemed to be the only person serving the entire room.

One word: tempeh Ruben!…read more So creative and good. Never had anything like it before, and eat it every time I'm here.

Stopped in for a beverage and stayed for dinner. The Mojito, made with fresh pineapple, was…read moredelicious. Went for broke and splurged on a double ($4 more) and glad I did: smooth and satisfying. Need just one! Dinner: Sockeye filet sandwich on a bun that held its own. Served with roasted but not crispy, flavorful potatoes. The enchiladas which are in the Rebar Cookbook are delicious. I kept eating long after I should have. Excellent service. Drank outside and went inside for dinner to stay warm. Great restaurant. Enjoy!

Late dinner and craved Indian food. Everest menu highlights Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan so let's…read moretry it! I felt adventurous so tried a veggie vindaloo (3 of 5 stars) and chicken momos. Vindaloo came with rice and I would try 4 star next time. Zesty as listed in the menu is spot on. Love it! I was worried the momos (10ish) would just be standard dumplings and was pleased with the ingredients before trying the sauce which complimented them nicely. The dish would be an excellent appetizer to share for 3-5 easy. I would have ordered a smaller portion but maybe I missed it. Take home it is! Big enough place for several groups and the tables are spaced so it doesn't feel crowded. I arrived towards the end of the night so not busy, but still several parties. Prompt service, cozy lighting, and casual pop sounding music at conversation volume. Part of Lake Forest Park Town Center, there's plenty of parking. Temperature was a bit warm for my liking but not a distraction.

This is for their to go chicken briyani. So delicious I just can't. I love my chicken biryanis and…read moretheirs is one of the best from the toppings to the abundance of finely spiced chicken. It is also packaged really well so when you arrive home you don't have to deal with messy container. The only thing I would like to see is a hard boiled egg in my briyani. Other than that, I will be returning.

Honestly this place best food. Amazing service. Decor was cool; mind you; you don't care about…read moreanything else but the food once you try it... I love butter chicken and I make a part that every city and country I go to I try there version or which ever restaurant. And by far this place has taken number 1. - I will becoming back weekly for that. 5 stars isn't enough and our server was bad soniya I believe.

The paneer noodles & chicken noodles are the best! Their momo platter is also a must try!read more

I am very sorry but this place is overrated. It's not a 4.5 star place not by any yardstick…read more I came here with so much of hope. But if you claim to be a Nepali restaurant how can you make Thupka so wrong. The broth was pretty dead. The momo were also very average. I am sure a restaurant doesn't have a 4.5+ rating by accident so my best guess is that food quality may have declined in recent years. On the contrary the service is really top notch. Well greeted and well care for. The problem is in the kitchen. Please review the cuisine. If there's a place which upholds high standard of Nepali food in Pacific Northwest - that is Indian-Nepali kitchen in Seattle area.

We ordered the Momo's, Eggplant Curry, and Lamb Curry. The Lamb Curry was the clear winner with…read moredeep, rich flavor. The Eggplant Curry was okay but not as strong. For the Momo's, I did not love the fried version and should have gone with steamed instead. The flavors overall felt very authentic and the place still has that mom and pop feel, which is nice. The space is a bit cramped and the chairs are not the most comfortable, so it is better for a casual meal or takeout rather than a long sit down dinner. Prices lean on the higher side, but that makes sense for a spot on Davie. Still worth a visit for the food and the authenticity.

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 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.

Lunch buffet had minimal variety (just a few dishes and tasted just so-so)... but what made it not…read moregreat experience was that when I went to pay, evidently the wifi wasn't working (?) and the owner asked me to pay in cash. Luckily my friend had cash on hand ...or i would have had to find an ATM and drive back. In this day and age, if you're running a restaurant/business, should make it convenient for customers to pay.

READ ITS INTERESTING REVIEW-:…read more I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for over 4 years, and what happened today was completely unacceptable and extremely disappointing. One of the owners, Mr. Bishnu, knows me very well since I've been coming here regularly for years. A few months ago, when I tried to order a plate of noodles, I was told the wait time would be 40 minutes, so I cancelled the order. After about an hour, I called back thinking the wait might be shorter, but I was told it would now take 50 minutes. I still agreed to wait and picked up the order. At that time, I left a 1-star review because of the excessive wait time, but later I realized it might have been harsh and I deleted the review. However, what happened today completely changed my perception of this place. I went there to refer a friend for a job, because Mr. Bishnu himself had previously asked me to bring her. Instead of a normal conversation, he confronted me about that old review. During the conversation he said that if I "behave like this" I will not be welcomed at the restaurant anymore -- simply because I once left a review about slow service. The attitude was extremely egoistic and disrespectful. Even when I calmly tried to explain that this is not the way you treat a customer who has been supporting your business for years, his response was shocking. His exact words were essentially: "It's fine if you don't come. It won't make any difference to my restaurant. Even Mr Bishnu used a word " I don't care and F*ck about people" Imagine telling that to someone who has been coming here for 4 years, recommending the place to friends, and bringing new customers who also continued coming. This kind of arrogance toward loyal customers is unbelievable. A business should value feedback and long-time customers, not threaten them or dismiss them because of one honest review about service delays. After today's experience, I honestly feel disrespected and unwelcome, and I would strongly suggest other customers think twice before supporting a place where customer loyalty clearly means nothing. Mr Bishnu you lost a loyal customer to SPICE OF NEPAL & KATHMANDU BAR AND GRILLfor sure. If there are lot of other customers for you , there are lot of other restaurants around. YOU KEEP YOUR EGO, I WILL KEEP MY SELF RESPECT

I did not like the food I ordered (take out). I would rather go to Kathmandu or momo grill for good…read moreindo Chinese or Nepalese. Overall, I won't recommend this place.