Nirmal’s
There’s a dearth of good Indian food in Seattle; after eight years in New York, I was spoiled. But Nirmal’s in Pioneer Square is nearly as good as what you fin…
106 Occidental Ave S
Pioneer Square
206-388-2196
Pioneer Square
206-388-2196
Yeti Bar at Annapurna Cafe
Two years ago, the understated (and fabulous) Annapurna Cafe added a boozier street-level counterpart to its subterranean curry den. Situated next to the Capit…
1833 Broadway
Seattle
206-320-7770
Seattle
206-320-7770
Roti
Roti's ceilings are the stuff of Instagram dreams, and the food isn't bad either.
530 Queen Anne Ave N
Uptown
206-216-7684
Uptown
206-216-7684
Fez on Wheels
Fez promises middle Eastern food that transcends the usual falafel-centric paradigm, featuring ultra-smooth Israeli-style hummus, spicy North African–inspired …
Various locations
Wallingford
206-432-0415
Wallingford
206-432-0415
Jewel of India
There are fancier Indian restaurants in Seattle and, lord knows, there are nicer parts of the Ave than this gritty stretch near 50th. But sally forth anyway: J…
4735 University Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-523-5275
Northeast Seattle
206-523-5275
Maharaja Cuisine of India
West Seattle's Maharaja has two distinct parts: the fancy-schmancy dining area, with plush booths and opulent chandeliers, and the informal back bar/rec room, …
4542 California Ave SW
Junction
206-935-9443
Junction
206-935-9443
Safari Njema Restaurant
Chef Jane Kagira runs Safari Njema, serving food from across the continent in Kenya. Kagira works magic with the Indian-influenced spices woven into Kenya’s cu…
5041 Rainier Ave S
Rainier Valley
206-723-3058
Rainier Valley
206-723-3058
Bengal Tiger
Bengal Tiger is decorated with tons of tigers, doing every possible thing a tiger can do. Don't let that distract you from the Indian food, which is rumored to…
6509 Roosevelt Way NE
Northeast Seattle
206-985-0041
Northeast Seattle
206-985-0041
Zouave Restaurant
Sharing a name with the French army regiments that served in colonial North Africa, Zouave offers an all-over-the-Mediterranean-map menu, including dishes like…
2615 NE 65th St
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Northeast Seattle
(206) 525-7747
Naan -N- Curry
This downtown Renton dining room is filled with families and groups of friends, many presumably bickering good-naturedly over which of owner Majid “Mike” Janua…
709 S 3rd St
Renton
Renton
Max's World Cafe
Owner Edna Noronha's main staple is catering; she created the shop (three tiny tables plus a counter) in response to customer demand. The limited menu is ecle…
212 Front Street North
Olde Town
425-391-8002
Olde Town
425-391-8002
Maza Grill
This halal steakhouse/Pakistani restaurant hybrid serves steaks, burgers, and Pakistani cuisine made with dry-aged, hand-cut halal meats.
21000 108th Ave SE
Kent
253-277-2566
Kent
253-277-2566
Punjab Sweets
A family-owned restaurant offering traditional Indian snacks plus desserts like pistachio burfi and besan ladoo.
23617 104th Ave SE
Kent
253-236-5297
Kent
253-236-5297
