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[heather s]

I'm still searching for a favorite restaurant... anyone have one to share?

[hhlodesign]

I'm still searching for a favorite restaurant... anyone have one to share?

India Bistro in Ballard

[dandelion]

Roti - Lower Queen Anne.
Delicious food, beautiful presentation. Originally recommended to me by some guys I know who are actually from India. My favorite.

Taste of India - Roosevelt/U-District
This place is always packed, but it's worth waiting for a table. Casual, with great service, delicious food, unlimited refills on chai.

[wubette]

Peets in Redmond is fabulous for fresh vegetarian.

I also like Royal India in Kirkland and the Mango Chicken at the Tandori Fire in Bothell is terrific

Savoy in Redmond has the best buffet.

[heather s]

Thanks!

I'll have to make the rounds over the next few weeks and let you know my two cents! :)

Edited by heather s, 19 January 2006 - 02:56 PM.

[Eden]

Peets in Redmond is fabulous for fresh vegetarian.

I also like Royal India in Kirkland and the Mango Chicken at the Tandori Fire in Bothell is terrific

Savoy in Redmond has the best buffet.

While I agree the Savoy used to have the best buffet, when I was there a few weeks ago they'd moved everything around & shrunk the buffet, and the quality was not what it had been...

Tandoori Kitchen hidden away in Kirkland/Redmond is also good & unusual.

[wubette]

Peets in Redmond is fabulous for fresh vegetarian.

I also like Royal India in Kirkland and the Mango Chicken at the Tandori Fire in Bothell is terrific

Savoy in Redmond has the best buffet.

While I agree the Savoy used to have the best buffet, when I was there a few weeks ago they'd moved everything around & shrunk the buffet, and the quality was not what it had been...

Tandoori Kitchen hidden away in Kirkland/Redmond is also good & unusual.

That's too bad about the Savoy. I haven't been there in a while. I'm generally not a big fan of buffets but remembered theirs was really good.

Have you tried Peets? It's very homestyle food. Fresh and a little different from the usual choices at most resturants.

[it's 5 pm somewhere!]

I really like Chutney's on Lower Queen Anne, and it's the favorite of some Indians I know, who haven't tried Roti, though.

[miulang]

Kanishka in Redmond has an excellent buffet. One of the best in town. Unfortunately, someone drove his car through the place a few days ago, so I don't know how long it will take to put the place back together again. Bill Gates and other Squishies are reputed to dine there occasionally.

Miulang

[mizducky]

I'm still searching for a favorite restaurant... anyone have one to share?

India Bistro in Ballard

Seconded on India Bistro. Even after being away from Seattle for 3-1/2 years, I still remember that place with great fondness. The only drawback was the tiny dining room--you had to either get there right when they opened or be prepared to wait for a table. Maybe they've had a chance to expand the place since then ... even if they haven't, though, I think it's well worth the wait to get in.

[MT-Tarragon]

I like Bangalore in Gilman Village, Issaquah a lot. I don't know if it's the best in the area, not having tried everything, but it's at least as good Chutney's and/or Cedar's on Brooklyn IMO.

[ameliabright]

Our favorite is Taste of India on Roosevelt in the U. District.

[dougery]

Definitely Taste of India. This is the one restaurant I really miss since moving...

[tsquare]

My kitchen, now that I've been using Suvir's cookbook. Amazing and not too difficult.

[bjones9942]

Pabla (2nd & pike?) is good for the lunch buffet. As an added benefit they have a punch card :) Last visit they had put a little too much cardamom in the chicken, but it was still good. Have never had the opportunity to try them for dinner.

Masala near Northgate has to be my favorite though - consistantly good food and service. Portions are getting a little smaller, but still enough to satisfy. Second favorite would be Tandoor in the U. District. Butter chicken at either place is excellent.

I'm still looking for a really good biriyani - When I lived in NYC there was a restaurant off 13th (Purborag) that had the absolute best biriyani. My co-workers would make me do a biriyani run every friday ;) And yes, I *can* make it at home, I just don't find I have the 4 hours available often :)

[tighe]

I tried Naan-n-Curry in Renton for the first time last night and liked it. Indian/Pakistani food is a gaping hole in my culinary experience, so I can't say how it rates compared to other places. Apparently this is an off-shoot of a small Bay Area chain that has a good reputation.

We had pakora, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, karahi chicken, vegetable biryani and garlic naan. The karahi chicken was excellent, as was the seekh kebab. Then only dish that I wouldn't have again was the biryani, just not very interesting.

It's a halal restaurant, so no beer or wine.

Edited by tighe, 10 February 2006 - 10:03 AM.

[Eden]

While I agree the Savoy used to have the best buffet, when I was there a few weeks ago  they'd moved everything around & shrunk the buffet, and the quality was not what it had been...

That's too bad about the Savoy. I haven't been there in a while. I'm generally not a big fan of buffets but remembered theirs was really good.

Just a quick note that Savoy has changed their name and is now called Abiruchi.

We had another good meal at Tandoori Kitchen last night. No wussy spice levels there!

[kieran]

Kanishka in Redmond has an excellent buffet. One of the best in town. Unfortunately, someone drove his car through the place a few days ago, so I don't know how long it will take to put the place back together again. Bill Gates and other Squishies are reputed to dine there occasionally.

Miulang

They have reopened. It's rare that I'm on the eastside on weekend evenings since I get enough of it commuting to work during the week. But last night we happened to be in the area and met some friends there for dinner -- they have the one window boarded up, but otherwise all is as before.

I think Kanishka is one of the best in the area. The lunch buffet is superb as lunch buffets go, and for dinner it is even better.

[agnolottigirl]

I'm still searching for a favorite restaurant... anyone have one to share?

India Bistro in Ballard

Seconded on India Bistro. Even after being away from Seattle for 3-1/2 years, I still remember that place with great fondness. The only drawback was the tiny dining room--you had to either get there right when they opened or be prepared to wait for a table. Maybe they've had a chance to expand the place since then ... even if they haven't, though, I think it's well worth the wait to get in.

Thirded on India Bistro.

[MGLloyd]

In the North End, Cinnamon's in Lynnwood is pretty good. But for Middle Eastern/Pakistani food, we really like Usmania's in Mill Creek. It is owned and operated by the chef who used to run Marco Polo. It is also a halal restaurant, so no alcohol is available.

[le rouge gorge]

Kanishka in downtown Redmond is wonderful! We've never been disappointed and they also do takeout if you want to pick up something on your way home from work.

[cburnsi]

A group of us enjoyed a terrific dinner at Roti on Queen Anne the other night. Being from that neighborhood I'm embarassed I hadn't been before. The butter chicken was terrific and the Saag Paneer perfectly spiced. They had the biggest Samosa I have ever seen - the meat filled one was great.

[dandelion]

Yeah!! I love Roti. I'm glad other people are discovering it, they deserve all of the business they can get.

Edited by dandelion, 03 April 2006 - 11:27 AM.

[reesek]

I tried Naan-n-Curry in Renton for the first time last night and liked it.  Indian/Pakistani food is a gaping hole in my culinary experience, so I can't say how it rates compared to other places.  Apparently this is an off-shoot of a small Bay Area chain that has a good reputation.

We had pakora, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, karahi chicken, vegetable biryani and garlic naan.  The karahi chicken was excellent, as was the seekh kebab.  Then only dish that I wouldn't have again was the biryani, just not very interesting.

It's a halal restaurant, so no beer or wine.

we went tonight. they are now serving beer, and i got the sense that perhaps the original owner took on a partner...

we had chicken tikka masala (i know, i know, but ctm is freaking good) and the ctm at naan n curry was exceptional. also loved the naan and the (lamb) seekh kebab. we had the prawn vindaloo (grew on us - barely cooked prawns were great but it lacked a little depth) the owner proudly told us they use no premade pastes. the place was a little odd - mostly the service, but the music was loud and there was a bollywood video on the tv so it was easy to get distracted.

good solid food - totally cheap. we will return.

thanks for the tip tighe!

[Shalmanese]

Our favorite is Taste of India on Roosevelt in the U. District.

I quite like Bengal Tiger which is just north of there on Roosevelt and 65th but I'll definately give Taste of India a try and compare.

[GourmetLight$]

Our favorite is Taste of India on Roosevelt in the U. District.

I quite like Bengal Tiger which is just north of there on Roosevelt and 65th but I'll definately give Taste of India a try and compare.

Please let us know what you think. We were unimpressed (by Taste of India) and wishing for better Indian. So far our best is Masala, by Northgate. Don't even think of Sahib, in Edmonds, as their service is the worst. We live in Edmonds, and our last 4 experiences have been terrible.

[SeaGal]

Our favorite is Taste of India on Roosevelt in the U. District.

I quite like Bengal Tiger which is just north of there on Roosevelt and 65th but I'll definately give Taste of India a try and compare.

Please let us know what you think. We were unimpressed (by Taste of India) and wishing for better Indian. So far our best is Masala, by Northgate. Don't even think of Sahib, in Edmonds, as their service is the worst. We live in Edmonds, and our last 4 experiences have been terrible.

I've had good meals at Bengal Tiger. It's fairly close to home so we get take-out from them from time to time. Really good rack of lamb tandoori. I've also had the lunch buffet at Masala and enjoyed it.

I am not a fan of Taste of India--one time we tried it, several years ago, we found the food kind of bland and underspiced. Maybe in all fairness, I should try it again, since many others seem to like it.

[MagFoodGuy]

I like India Bistro in Ballard. However, I have heard that the Kabaob House in Greenwood on Greenwood Ave N is supposed to be one of the best and most authentic Indian restaurants in Seattle even though it is Pakistani. I have been wanting to try it for almost a year. Has anyone been there?

[crouching tyler]

I like India Bistro in Ballard.  However, I have heard that the Kabaob House in Greenwood on Greenwood Ave N is supposed to be one of the best and most authentic Indian restaurants in Seattle even though it is Pakistani. I have been wanting to try it for almost a year. Has anyone been there?

I've been to Kabab House several times, and now that you have mentioned it, I will probably find an excuse to go this week!

I would be interested to see what people other people think of it. They just moved about 1 block north, to a larger location. I really enjoy the food - the tikka masala in particular. I am incapable of leaving any of it on the table. The restaurant feels very family run - meaning that sometimes there are small children (of the staff, presumably) playing quietly at a corner table. The service is not very formal - but I have never been left wanting for anything. Definitely worth trying, in my opinion - though perhaps with an open mind.

[kiliki]

Kabab House: My husband loves it-we live just a bit south so we've gotten lots of take out. He has Indian co-workers that drive from all over the Seattle area to go there. I've never been blown away, but you should probably also know that while I do like Indian food, it's not my favorite cuisine or the one I'm most knowledgable about. I find the kababs dry and fairly plain (they do give you sauces, which I like but don't love), and the naan is kind of blah. I agree the tikka masala mention by Crouching Tyler is good. I like India Bistro better in general-they have a much bigger menu and I like the flavors better there.

Neither of us like their new restaurant space at all, though we still get take out sometimes (or he does-if I want grilled meat and rice I'd rather have Mr. Gyros, across the street). There's no music, nothing on the walls, and no beer or wine to keep you occupied while you wait a very long time for your food (tip: if you order take out give them at least 1/2 hour). Service is not friendly, either (never has been).

Edited by kiliki, 05 December 2006 - 11:43 AM.