When I heard this place serves what looks like burritos made with Indian ingredients, I was so excited to try it out! So they're actually called "kathi rolls" which are wrapped in roti. It was hard to tell the difference between the roti and a typical tortilla as I ate the rolls, but I bet there would be a more noticeable difference if I had tasted the roti alone. I ordered three rolls to split with my partner: Lamb kebab- This was hands down my favorite. Full of flavorful lamby goodness. The green chutney went so well with it. Chicken tikka- This ranked second. Delicious, juicy chicken full of spices. Paneer bhurji- This ranked third. I usually like paneer and while there was some flavor mixed in, this was too bland for me. It actually reminded me a lot of scrambled eggs, both in flavor and texture. The rolls are on the smaller side. Also, I wish there were more ingredients on the inside, like rice, different sauces, or more veggies... I wasn't expecting rolls mainly filled with just protein and some chutney (although now I see that's how it's described on the menu, d'oh). However, they REALLY pack the protein in, so one kathi roll can be filling enough if you have a smaller appetite. I, unfortunately, have a bigger appetite. I definitely want to come back for the lamb roll and to try some other items on the menu! read more

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Yet again, late to the party for Spice Waala despite having it bookmarked for awhile. I always kept them on the radar screen after being showcased on a local podcast and programming. After seeing their IG post for mango soft serve, made an effort to finally visit on 3/3/22 for a late lunch. I was able to get nearby street parking and slid in before their lunch closure at 1430. I ordered a Lamb Kebab Roll ($8) and a mango soft serve ($5). Friendly and expedient counter service. I barely finished taking interior snapshots and my order was ready. The nicely wrapped kathi roll was so aromatic that I decided to dine pandemic style a la car. Unwrapped it and took at least two bites...wow, nicely flavored and wrapped in freshly made kathi roti bread! Then it became half eaten, then darn it all gone! Then totally savored the generous cup of mango soft serve. Seattle is fortunate to have so many ice cream, gelato, and soft serve spots...now I can add Spice Waala to the dessert rotation. Perfect late lunch on this sunny Thursday. Definitely recommended! read more

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We didn't take time to take pictures as we usually do, but the wraps we had were phenomenal. We tried the Lamb kabob and chicken tikka wraps with egg(per recommendation) the chicken was our favorite but both were packed with meat and flavor. We tried the cardamom pistachio soft serve after. So unique and delicious. Can't wait to try other items. Super friendly and fast service! read more

The paneer roll was fantastic. Perfect amount of spice and lots of flavor. The paneer is crumbly and has a scrambled egg texture. The potato roll was awesome as well with a great combination of spices. The cilantro chutney spread inside added a fresh juicy burst to every bite. Will definitely be back. read more

Had a roll, chatt, and their soft serve. The roll was good but the spice level could be higher. The chatt was off the hook. And the fennel soft serve was my favorite. Need to go back for that. read more

My husband and I each chose one of their Kathi Rolls. I ordered the Kathi Roll Chicken Tikka and he had the Kathi Roll Lamb Kabab. The rolls were on the smaller side but packed with meat and flavor. The meat is marinated for 36 hours and then they add a signature green chutney and onions. That goodness is then wrapped in a grilled Roti bread. They were spicy, which went so good with our Coconut Cardamom soft serve. The prices weren't bad, the Kathi Rolls are around $7.50 and they're pretty filling. The soft serve was so creamy and the coconut really hit. The cardamom flavor was also delicious and unique. This is a spot I'd return to again and again. Not only for the Indian food, but to come back and try more serve flavors another month! They also have Mango Lassi, a really refreshing mango drink I love, plus they have some tasty looking snacks. read more

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I adore this place and the people and the food. Very small inside, but there are nice tables and ambiance. Most people taking out. A lot of excellent street food, their kathi rolls are awesome with just enough heat. I usually get all their chaats, they are delicious and unique. Reminds me of Delhi travels! read more

Spice Waala - Pic of their setup during pandemic, don't have a recent photo! - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great spot. I've only been in twice so far- I'll be back soon. The first time, I got the fries and the chicken kathi roll. Both were good and fresh. Second visit, I got the lamb kathi roll and aloo tikki chaat. Both were INCREDIBLE. Can't recommend the aloo tikki chat enough, the cool yogurt and sweet chutney on the crispy, spicy potato patty are addictive. The same guy was working both times I visited. He was friendly, polite, and fast! read more

Wonderful, tender, mouth-watering, flavorful kathi rolls. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, crisp street food. Smooth, chilled, and delightful soft serve. Not to mention a fun aesthetic and great customer service - this is my new favorite spot! read more

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Absolutely love this place!! I can't recommend this place enough! I decided to give this place a try after seeing that they offered a unique variety of Indian Street food. The interior of the place is absolutely adorable and colourfully decorated. We were astonished by the menu as everything was under $9! Our order consisted of mango lassi, masala aloo, aloo tikki chaat, and the chicken tikka roll. They were extremely quick to complete my order and I was out within 5 minutes from ordering. With how small this place is, you can see them in the back readily preparing your order. The masala aloo was so delicious! It came with delicious sauces and the fries were perfectly seasoned and crisp. For only $3 I would definitely order this again and again! The chicken tikka roll was phenomenal as well and consisted of a myriad of flavourful components. Definitely try this place out if you're ever in the Ballard area! You cannot go wrong ordering anything from the menu. Parking: Around the place there's paid parking lots. However if you go a block down, you can find free street parking pretty easily. read more

Spice Waala - Menu - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very solid spot for when your cravings for a quick Indian meal hits. Their mango lassi and rotational soft serve are my personal favorites (love that they have yet to tell me their soft serve machine is broken unlike many places that offer it besides McDonald's). The reason why I can't give it a full 5 stars is due to the portion sizes - which are way too small. I am often left starving after a Kathi roll and almost always get the snack Chana chaat to make it a meal. Overall it's good for a quick tasty lunch if you're in a hurry but you should get more than a Kathi roll because unless you eat like a bird you will be left feeling very hungry. read more

So delicious! Quick, yummy, & spicy. Atmosphere is welcoming & casual. We were not sure what to order, but received great advice. Will definitely be back. read more

Such delicious Indian street food! I've never had anything like it. A very cute little spot too.

Well. This is sad. And I know, perhaps most of you eating regularly here, won't appreciate this. I got to be honest about our experience at Spice Waala. If one has not experienced authentic sumptuous Indian food, that too street food, creations at Spice Waala may just be Perfect. We thought it would be wonderful to get some Indian street food on Ballard streets! Spice Waala surfaced as an obvious choice based on the engraved plaque outside the restaurant. We dined in at the Ballard restaurant. As a starter we ordered bhel puri and papdi chaat. Person at the cash register and serving the order was pleasant, courteous and prompt. All things one would expect. Food was prepared promptly. Interior is simple, tasteful and clean with lots of plants, cheerful colors and imagery of turbans. Nice job! Once we looked at and tasted both dishes, the reality sank in. Both dishes lacked essential flavors of the real Street food. BHEL puri was blend and lacked flavors and basic ingredients. Papadi chaat was not even close to the image we saw on the website, besides lacking chutneys, essential ingredients. Besides the bottom layer of large chopped potatoes was uncooked and not worth sinking teeth into. Both of us cook and really enjoy simple food with real authentic flavors from various cultures. This was simply not good. Nothing more to add except, we didn't order dinner after experiences with appetizers. A Sad encounter. I hope the food quality gets a bit more authentic and improves. read more

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Really good Indian food packed with flavor presented in a unique way. Stopped in to see what the hype was about and Spice Waala delivered. The food was delicious and we'll be sure to visit again soon! read more

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Great food at a great price! The chicken wrap is a must-try, phenomenal flavors, texture, and meat. I like the lamb wrap and the paneer wrap but they're 4.5 star dishes. I haven't been as impressed with the other dishes I've had (3.5 star dishes imo). read more

I am definitely happy that spice Waala opened near me. And I really wanted to give them 5stars but I definitely feel there are things that can be improved. So let's break it down. I have tried the aloo roll, bhel, aloo chat and the special - chole bhature Good pricing. The dips/chutneys are really really good. Love the bhel and roll - definitely worth buying again Personally for roll I would have liked a little more chutney, but my friend thought it was really good! Cons: One time I ordered bhel close to closing time and I feel it only had the sauce and barely any onions or other toppings- could be they were partially out of ingredients but I wish they had declined the order I was happy to see them make the bhatura when I got to the store since it's fried bread and would be oily if made too early. I ate it about 15 mins later and was disappointed in how oily the bread was. Maybe it was fried twice? Anyway the chole was also on the salty side. All in all the staples on menu are good and definitely worth going back here for! read more

Spice Waala - Special - chole bhature - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Spice Waala needs to expand across the US....and quickly. The food was perfectly spicy, tasty, and even fun to eat without completely breaking the bank. I loved every little dish I got and the lamb roll. Just perfect for what it is = Indian street food. read more

My friend and I decided to try this restaurant for lunch. We both work in Ballard. The lamb roll was delicious but the paneer roll lacked flavor. The fries and chutney were good. My friend and I wanted to split the two rolls and they said they couldn't do it because the rolls would fall apart. That would happen anyhow after taking a bite from one end so not sure why the insisted they couldn't. That being said we had to talk them into it. For the price, the rolls are tiny and not worth the price. And finally, the cashier said he couldn't split the bill. Is he serious. Maybe lazy , because they have one of this apple type screens that allow for splitting bills. What the hell. I doubt I would go back. read more

I usually don't eat out for Indian food because a lot of places end up being too heavy. Plus, I'm lucky enough (read: spoiled) to get amazing home cooking on the regular. But Spice Waala is my exception. When my mom was in town, I got the papdi chaat and aloo chaat and as soon as my mom caught a wiff of it, she was making chai to make sure we did it the whole thing right. It was a hit with her and my sister. Last visit I got the chicken tikka kathi roll which was juicy and so flavorful. Perfect amount of kick. But what I love most is that everything feels light and I don't feel weighed down. The soft servie (coffee/cocoa this time, changes monthly) was delicious. They are also becoming my go to spot to buy chutneys. I just got the imli (tamarind/cilantro chutney) and it is heavenly. I'm finding any excuse to put it on everything. This alone makes me want to up my samosa game read more

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Stopped in to support this amazing local business (not only is the food great, I'll get to that) that does tremendous community work-https://www.spicewaala.com/community. Had both vegetarian rolls, the paneer bhurji and aloo tikki, so beautifully spiced and flavored, along with the chana chat, the spicy and fresh chickpea salad. Service is pleasant and fast, the restaurant is clean and uncluttered and I can't wait to return to try some additional snacks and goodies. read more

We ordered take out from this place last weekend. The food here is absolutely delicious! Didn't have an idea about the portion size and we kind of ended up with not enough food for all. But now we know :) The Lychee soft serve was so creamy and refreshing for the heat wave! I liked that they packed all the chutneys on the side. That way my chaat wasn't soggy. But alas, they missed packing the green chutney :( I also liked the card that came with the food, that showed how to assemble the chaat. That was much appreciated, because I was looking through all the containers hoping to find one with chole for the aloo tikki chaat. Looking at the card I realized their aloo tikki chaat doesn't actually come with chole but just the chutneys, sev and the sweet yogurt. The tikki was delicious and the sweet chutney was mind blowing. It's usually watered down at most restaurants, but here's the best I have had so far. Once assembled it was soooooo good, I wish I had ordered another plate of the same. Same with the papdi chaat - we gave it a good toss with the chutneys, yogurt & sev and we were left wanting more. We also got a paneer burji roll and aloo tikki roll, both Calcutta style with egg. Both were so so good, burst of flavors in every bite. The paneer burji roll was actually quite filling. I think one roll and one snack would be just right for one person. Now, I can't wait to try the green chutney! read more

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Ambiance -5/5 Food Quality - 4/5 Food Quantity -5/5 Revisit Again -5/5 Staff Service -5/5 Value for money -5/5 One word for spicewala - minimalistic! Clean and elegant decors, well thought theme and lovely artwork!! Love the cute location in cap hill and what they did there with the art work and turbans! Not only is their decor to the point so is there menu! Oh and yes cute merchandise!! Snacks and katti rolls! Our order: 1. Aloo tikki chaat 2. Papdi chaat 3. Bhel puri 4.Mango Lassi 5. Masala tea Aloo tikki chaat was my favorite it tasted fantastic! Bhel puri and papdi chaat were good too but way to sweet for my taste so maybe next time I can hopefully customize it to make it spicy. We were a tad bit disappointed with the masala tea and lassi..it didn't taste fresh that day, as I understand that tea is something that is not prepared fresh for every order in all restaurants but is pre- prepped! But they were a miss that day all together. We didn't get a chance to try their katti rolls that day and will be visiting again for sure to get our hands on them. . . Staff service was fantastic and the most sweetest smiling and welcoming team. Ambiance was cozy, relaxed and casual! . . Born and raised in Bombay I really miss home street food and sadly getting it in Seattle is a challenge! Though spicewala comes close but its not close enough for me :) Nevertheless, I love the fact that Spicewala focuses on street food and hope they get more street food options in future! Great job Uttam and Aakanksha! Keep up the awesome work on bhojan too and all in all great team work at spicewala! My new favorite in town! read more

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Work lunches have become one of my favorite things to look forward to during the week. In an effort to bring some balance to both work and life, I have taken it upon myself to find time during the day to continue those work meetings and discussions over food. After all, we have to eat and let's be real - I probably will end up skipping lunch if I didn't plan these! By our neighborhood a new location for Spice Waala popped up. It's smallish restaurant with only 4 tables for dine in, but most people take out. The menu is short but it's all delicious Indian street food. You can't go wrong with whatever you choose. As mains, they have Kathi Rolls that include a protein that is marinated and grilled with green chutney, onions and wrapped in a roti bread. I had 1 lamb roll but honestly I could have had 3. It's was very delicious. They also had the option to choose paneer, aloo tikki, and chicken tikka. Don't forget the snacks however. Since it was our first time there, we ordered almost all of them: masala aloo (seasoned fries), bhel puri, puffed rice over fried chips, and papdi chaat. We will have to save the aloo tikki chaat and chana chaat for a future meal! The best part is that they now have a monthly rotating soft serve ice cream machine. The day we went, they had a masala chai flavor but I hear they recently switched to fennel. Don't forget your "liquid gold" or mango lassi. Absolutely wonderful. Alas, I found myself yet again rolling out of the restaurant but overstuffing myself was definitely worth it! If you haven't been by, check it out. They close briefly between lunch and dinner but only for a short while. You can purchase online too for pick up! read more

Their veggie rolls are nice and filling for one person. Wish there was a bit of heat to give it that oomph! I'd love for them to introduce different vegan protein sources like seitan, tofu etc. read more

I am a bit picky with restaurants, especially with indian food, and this spot is worth going out of your way for. Flavors are on point and well-balanced throughout the menu. But what makes it special is the service. Always felt so welcome with my family. I can tell they went above and beyond to make the ambiance feel special. It warms my heart that they are also taking care of the community along the way. Well worth going out of the way to visit. read more

During my first visit, the chicken in the chicken tikka roll was dry and the lamb kebab roll was gamy. They have definitely made some changes to the dishes. My most recent visit was the best experience with the chicken with juicy center and filled with flavor and the green chutney was not overpowering. The ground lamb patties adds a nice texture to the roll. I saw egg as an add on on the rolls for the first time and I had to try it. If you love add eggs, it's a nice touch to the rolls! Their aloo tikki chaat continues to be my favorite! read more

Love this place, very affordable. Chicken Roll with egg is my favorite. Plus the staff is amazing, very clean inside. They have really good ice cream too, flavor changes every month. Shoutout to Jackson! read more

Spice Waala - Chicken Roll with Egg - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious, authentic food with helpful staff and reasonable prices! Great for both takeout or dine- in.

One of my favorite memories growing up was eating grilled potato and chutney sandwiches at the food cart by my college. I've waited two decades to find those flavors on this side of the Pacific. The folks at Spicewaala have replicated the sightly tangy and mildly spicy flavors perfectly. Sadly, it's a special and will be gone soon. read more

Spice Waala - Chutney and potato sandwich - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Avoid this place. Do not go in there if you respect yourself. The food is not exception and is "ok" Overpriced for $8 for a 1/2 half wrap or half a meal. I tried the lamb. They put an abusive amount of spices killing the flavor. All their sides " snacks" are disgusting. Nachos are a dry crackers from their bread, and an abusive amount of sour cream. Not much flavor. something cold and bland. The worst part, is that if you pay using your credit card. They will gather your information THROUGH YOUR BANK. Spamming your phone number and email with Wallaa "DEALS" I really do not want anything to do with a bad restaurant like this who doesn't even have great food. read more

Got the Paneer Bhurji Kathi Roll and the Chana chaat. The kathi roll was pretty dry, and it being stuffed with ground paneer certainly did not help. It tasted equivalent to taking bites of roti and straight paneer. The lack of flavor made this dish hard to get down (definitely needed water), but for a Kathi roll, the abundant paneer made this entree quite filling. The Chana chaat, on the other hand, tasted really good. The beans were cooked well, and they were pretty generous with the cilantro chutney. The chutney was surprisingly authentic, and so it made this dish taste like ones you'd get at an Indian potluck. If you end up getting this combination of dishes, I'd recommend eating the chaat with the Kathi roll at the same time to get your flavor in. (The other chaats looked pretty good too). read more

Spice Waala - Chana Chaat - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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When I'm out and about in the neighborhood I like to hit up and support as much businesses as I can do glad I was finally able to check out Spice Waala. I didn't order ahead just did a walk in order and it was done fairly quickly. I had been wanting to try them after seeing people posting about the Capitol Hill location but that's not very convenient for a bus rider in Ballard so I was quote excited when I heard they were opening a spot in my neighborhood. I ordered the lamb kebab kathi roll and the papdi chaat. The prices are very reasonable, when you first see the rolls they seem deceivingly small but are actually very filling and packed with delicious ingredients. I probably did a no no dipping my roll in the brown chutney meant for my chaat. But oh my gosh!!! their chutney is full of flavor pretty sure I'll buy a jar of the brown chutney next time I return it would taste good on anything!! Also loved the sour cream sauce tat comes with the chaat. Ingredients were so fresh. The only thing I wasn't clear about since I got it to go and don't know much about the dish is was I supposed to heat the papdi chaat? Cause the potatoes on it were cold? The flavors of the dish were wonderful loved the pomegranate seeds gave great texture and a pop of freshness along with the cilantro. Looking forward to working my way through the menu and grabbing a jar of chutney!! read more

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I spent over 10 years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and there is a little gem there that serves kati rolls with various indian curries wrapped up in a roti. It was one of our favorite places to eat, despite their horrendous service. Spice Waala brings me back to that place. Portion-wise, I'd consider it a great snack - I think 1.5 rolls would make a reasonable meal. I also had no problem with their service. Excited to try it again! read more

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Um. Hands down my best find in a long time. These folks are amazing. Just drove 30 min to check out Spice Waala (what else is there to do these days on a Friday night?) and I'm definitely not mad. I tried the lamb kathi roll (w egg) immediately after returning to my car, and downed the whole thing. Super moist, tasty, perfect. I had the strength to drive home after that satisfying little roll of heaven. When I got home I unwrapped the Aloo Chaat "snack" and the other Paneer Kathi Roll, as well as a mango lassi. I'm glad I got the lassi because the other dishes have some spice. I'm not the hugest fan of the paneer so I would probably try the chicken tikka next time. It had a couple bell pepper chunks and just not as much flavor I guess? But I may try it again. It was by no means bad (hard to compare w the lamb). The Aloo Chaat though. Was not expecting this. Like a soft potato falafel topped with layers of creamy, tangy garlic goodness. Really unique flavor and textures. Can't wait to come back and try everything else! Great service too they were super nice read more

Spice Waala - Aloo Chaat and Paneer Kathi roll - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had high expectations based on reviews, but we were underwhelmed by the food. The chicken tikka roll we ordered had flakes of burnt crust on the roll which gave the whole roll a gross burnt flavor. The mango lassi was good and wasn't too sweet. Overall a disappointing experience. read more

Spice Waala - Chicken Tikka Roll - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Utterly delighted to find this new spot in our neighborhood! My husband and I were really craving Indian street food and came across this gem. All I can say is we were blown away by how much flavor each dish had! I got the lamb kofta wrap, the chaat chickpea salad, and bhael puri and my husband got the vegan potato filled wrap. We devoured it all and vowed to become regulars. This is our new favorite spot. read more

Spice Waala - Cute outside - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Solid spot! The chicken is flavorful and good service, my only con is that mango lasso comes in a really small cup.

We ordered to-go from here seamlessly for lunch today and tried almost everything on the menu (so happy to have so many leftovers for later). The food is seriously exceptional. Everything was worth ordering again. Love how the potatoes in the aloo tikki roll are cooked to perfection to be soft inside and crunchy on the outside. I loved the papdi chaat and the aloo tikki chaat the best! My partner liked everything too and especially preferred the masala aloo and bhel puri. We're excited to return and continue enjoying these along with the lovely chai masala. (Additionally, I appreciate their business model of providing employees a living wage. A great practice for every industry.) read more

Spice Waala - Papdi chaat - simply decadent! - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Spice Waala is my go-to for a delicious lunch or dinner in Ballard. Their chicken and lamb rolls are delicious, their fries with green chutney are fantastic, and they keep shaking up their menu with new specials. Service is quick and friendly, whether I order online or in person. It's a great casual place that I would recommend to anyone, even people like me who aren't too familiar with Indian food. read more