The Bangalore Kitchen is a stall in Ballard Farmers Market. I have been hearing about this spot for a while now and was finally able to try this out. I tried Idli and Sambhar. It felt light and good but not the best Sambhar. I loved the texture of idli but Sambhar didn't stood out. I am pretty aware of Kartanaka Style Sambhar so maybe it was a bad day and maybe it wasn't their best batch. read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing dosa spot at the Ballard farmer's market. I've walked by it so many times and their line is always long. I went to the farmer's market a little earlier at 10:30am on Sunday and their line was the shortest I've ever seen it so I had to check it out. We got the butter masala dosa and it was so good! Very thin and crispy with a potato mixture in the middle. It was very flavorful and delicious! There are so many options for food at the Ballard farmer's market but I can totally understand why this spot usually has a long line. I would definitely come back to get another dosa! I also liked that they used all compostable plates and containers read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Butter masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's hard to find a good dosa in Seattle but this one hits everytime. Stop by and try it when you're at the Ballard farmers Market!

The Bangalore Kitchen has been on my list for a really long time. As someone from Bangalore, definitely wanted to try this place in the Ballard Farmers Market. The place was pretty busy on a rainy Sunday morning at around 11:30ish. There was a decent wait especially for the doses. I absolutely get why cause they were piping hot. The dose was good and the side of chutney was perfect. My friends tried the donne Biryani and they said it was decent. It's a great place to try authentic Bangalore food if you're around the area! read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Benne Masala Dose - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was recommended to come here that this is the best Indian food in Seattle. It has a limited menu since it's a food stall at the Ballard Sunday market. We got the butter masala dosa. It was crispy on the outside and had masala potatoes inside. It was delicious but not sure if I would say this is the best Indian food of Seattle. read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Butter Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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They are in Ballard Farmers market and have the best dosa available in the Seattle area. You need to get there early, or will need to wait in line for a long time. We usually get a couple dosa's, sometimes idli and sambar, and then something from their specials menu. We love their Masala Dosa, and Podi dosa. Their Idli and sambar is amazing. read more

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A great spot tucked into the corner of the Ballard farmer's market -- all of the aunties and uncles were in line, so you know it's authentic. The line gets long but it moves fairly quickly, would recommend coming early. The Podi Dosa was delicious -- came out fresh and piping hot. The Masala Puri was great too! read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Masala Puri - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Went there two weekends in a row on a recent visit to Seattle! Lines and general wait times can get long if you don't get there early. Just get the Masala Pudi Dosa and thank me later :) read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Masala Pudi Dosa - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Some of the best dosa I've had, even compared to Indian restaurants I've been to on the Eastside where I've had dosa! So far I've just tried the pudi masala dosa, and the flavors are rich, nuanced, and taste authentic compared to your usual Indian restaurant. I've never had pudi (the red chili paste) on a dosa before, and it is absolutely awesome. The green chutney that accompanies the dosa is vibrant and packs a delicious contrast as a dipping sauce. The dosa itself is crispy, lightly crunchy and airy, with a fluffy interior - can't get more perfect than that. I'm really impressed at how high quality and sticking to authenticity in the middle of Ballard Farmers market they are. I love to go to Miro, and it's very convenient to have them parked right outside the shop (at least currently) on Sundays at the market. The service is also super friendly. Wait times can be long depending on what time you catch them, just a heads up about that. I can definitely see this being a staple of my Sunday routine in Ballard! read more

Extremely unorganized management and poor service. There was only one griller on duty when we visited, and they were constantly receiving orders, which increased demand while decreasing supply. We had to wait a full hour and thirty minutes to receive our order because of this. The management was appalling. The owner tried to give us the cool dosa that a previous customer had rejected when our number was called. When I pointed this out to the owner, she told me that the dosa had only been out for ten minutes. You can wait longer for the next one or I can give you a refund if you don't want it. They were obviously unable to cope with the pressure and sudden influx of order. They continued to take the orders The dosa was the worst I've ever had in the US; the batter was remarkably sweet. After one hour and thirty minutes, picture yourself enjoying a sweet dosa! read more

Tried their special off idli sambar today and was disappointed. Sambar felt like boiled lentils soup. No flavour.. I was missing the tang of the tamarind. Missing the punch of the tomatoes and the smell of fresh curry leaves. Idlis were ok. They're soft but didn't give me that wow feeling. For $12.09 for three idlis and sambar, seems a bit over priced. Also I suggest to serve some coconut chutney with this. read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Idli sambar - special - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a hidden south Indian gem that most Seattleites don't know exists right among them. And as a pop up station at the Sunday Ballard Market too. For those who know about traditional Bangalore dosas (Vidyarthi Bhavan, MTR etc) this place will be a welcome revelation, especially given the grim South Indian restaurant scene in the Seattle area. We savored their Benne (butter) masala dosa as well as their Pudi (spiced powder) dosa. And we sampled their chow-chow bhath (a mix of spiced Khara bhath and sweet Kesar bhath) too. The butter content is just apt - flavorful but not crazily indulgent. The fermentation of the batter is just right and the lingering taste is mwaah! Alas, they're only open on Sundays at the Ballard market, but maybe that's ok - good food *should* be hard to track down and a delight to discover. Enjoy, folks! read more

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Normally places sell dry, tasteless hockeypucks, called idli. Not TBK. These were moist! Flavorful even without sauce! Specially made with green chutney! The chutney was warming and rich, dish sustained my appetite the whole day, and the warmth of spices remained in my belly, calming it (the way high quality ginger soothes and warms the belly at once) -- it felt healing. This is amazing food, Farmer's Market quickserve or not. The owner is truly invested in the community, from sourcing to allergen disclosures to improving based on consumer input/feedback. On that, I'm not surprised if dissatisfied folks take to posting neg reviews vs direct convos. Area culture is not usually direct; it's non-confrontational/often passive aggressive, and even newcomers quickly get this and assimilate. Consumers here may find it tough to share feedback, verbally, to the face, preferring to write. But one idea is to consider how hard it is to start, run, and sustain a small business, and, considering relating like a neighbor, vs treating a business like a corporate-evil-thing. Also, maybe a sign on the table that says 'Rave or rant? Let us know on the spot, we'll make it right' or similar? In any case, my every cell was raving about the idli, the chutney, the lasting, grounding effect, and eager for others to try this particular team's rendition. Thank you, TBK, for making such clean, delicious South Asian food! read more

Overrated place with a lot of wait time not worth it. Tried the Podi masala dosa and halwa both were below average. They had issues with the grill but still taking orders with an hour of wait time to deliver orders. Bad service and management. read more

My husband and I enjoyed The Bangalore Kitchen's dishes and would definitely order their food again; my husband is a picky eater. I had the pudi masala dosé, and he had the chow chow combo (the veggie khara bath and sweet kasari bath). The food was simple and delightful and really hit the spot on a rainy day. The dosé was light and crispy without being oily. The mixed veggie filling was good and hearty, but I was hoping for more spices. I definitely recommend eating it with the delicious green chutney, which adds a lot of great flavor and provides a good temperature contrast to the hot dosé. Although the bath looks like cornmeal, it's made of semolina. My husband really liked the vegetables and spices of the khara and how they complimented each other flavor-wise and texturally. The chai was a very robust and spice-rich black tea without being bitter. Good flavor, but strangely we couldn't taste any cinnamon. The staff were really helpful and friendly. Service was really quick. At one point, there was some confusion over the ticketing system, but it was quickly cleared up with good communication. The location of the booth was perfect, since there was a long line due to their popularity. There was plenty of room for people waiting their turn without feeling squished and for people easily walk by. Plus the booth was conveniently located near the courtyard with the high tables. read more

Home away from home! Excellent dosas (or Doseys, a lot of varieties at that). Fabulous pop-up at the Ballard Farmer's Market, right across the street from Cafe Umbria. Or you could just let the smell of ghee guide you to them :D They have a lot of wonderful options like Plain/Masala Dose, Pudi Masale Dose, Chow Chow Bath (a sweet and savory combo dish), Bisibelebath (rice and lentils based tangy dish) and sometimes unique desserts too. I'm just thrilled to have a place that finally makes amazing doseys in the PNW. The doseys are crispy and tasty and a treat! They do sell out very soon. Plan early to find parking around the area which could get crazy due to the farmers market crowd. It took us 30 mins to find parking. You could follow their Instagram page (Tbk.Seattle) to keep up with their changing menu and/or their schedules. Go get a good dosey and thank me later! read more

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This place is a gem and a small slice of namma Bengaluru in Seattle. The dosas are authentic to my hometown, Bangalore! The USP of a Bangalore dosa is the slightly fermented taste of the batter, higher roast levels, the higher thickness and the perfect red chutney to go with it. The Bangalore kitchen dosas tick all these boxes. read more

The Bangalore Kitchen - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Found the place unhygienic and highly disorganized. Did not want to even eat the dosa after looking at the way the guy was making it and serving it. Will not suggest. read more

Great authentic dosas ! Good take that it's present in a farmers / Sunday market . The long lines make me proud when locals are checking in as well! Slightly on the expensive side but worth it ! read more

Karnataka-style benne dosa - crisp outside, soft inside buttery all over - done supremely well! Chat with the owner if you are unsure about what to order - he guided us and gave us samples! Whatever else you get - make sure you get their dosas. Even if it means driving across the bridge from Bellevue and taking 45 minutes to find parking! read more