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India Bistro



India Bistro (Indian)
SeattleIndiaBistro.com
2301 NW Market St. (map)
(206) 783-5080

CitySearch.com: “A cozy and romantic Indian bistro…”
TheStranger.com: “Ranks high for its tandoori combos, curries, dahl, and masalas…”

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  • trevista
    two words: lunch buffet.
  • piogga
    They're fine otherwise, but I've never eaten such mild indian food in my life. I bet I could order everything hot/5 star here & not even blink. Indian food for swedes? :-)
  • Helex
    The word "addictive" comes to mind. Defintiely the best Indian food this side of 99. I agree with piogga about the spice level, but I'm a hot spice wimp so this suits me perfectly. Really good samosas and saag paneer.
  • Love this place! It is our Friday nigh spot. Mike the owner is awesome and will remember your name and favorite dishes. All time best indian in seattle.
  • Dig the Aloo Chhole. Also the best chai I've had in Seattle.
  • Mo
    I walked in once and the place smelled like stale urine. It may have been the carpet or a funky combination of spices, and it may have no reflection on the food, but it was repulsive enough that I had to leave. Has anyone else smelled this at India Bistro? I'm hesitant to go back.
  • Patton
    The pekoras and samosas are excellent, as is the chicken korma, my husband's usual. Lovely interior, too.
  • My favourite Seattle Indian restaurant.
  • angrignon
    Chicken Mahkani here is nothing to write home about. Sauce was a tad bit caustic and the chicken was straight up fatty chunks (consistently). At this point I just get my order and load up on naan + sauce and thats about it. They do good naan and the sauce is okay.
  • Jimmy
    Delicious Indian. One of the best in Seattle and very, very reasonably priced for all you get. I go every chance I get.
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  • PAS915
    Can't beat the lunch buffet. It's pretty mild, but the price is right. I've been there for dinner, and ordering off the menu is a little more exciting. One of the better Indian food places I've eaten in Seattle.
  • scrumbum
    i'm all about self-abuse when it comes to spicing, and this doesn't do it for me. plusses though on service, ingredients and kid policy (pro-kid.)
  • Maria
    Flavor is more important to me than heat when it comes to spicy food. Not my favorite Indian in Seattle but close to home and good and the buffet is a bargain.
  • patyh
    the staff is so sweet but i have to say this is definitely NOT the best Indian food in Seattle....not even close.
  • seattlemuse
    great naan. I could eat piles of it, and I do! friendly staff.
  • suemezzo
    I'm so happy there is an Indian restaurant in Ballard. We go as often as we can. Food's wonderful.
  • the78rpms
    This place has quickly become one of our favorites! Good service, food, location and atmosphere!
  • shanedillon
    Nice guys, but I was surprised how mild everything was even though I ordered a Vindaloo. I spoke with the owner and he told me he had worked in both Manchester and London, as well as Channai, so was a little surprised at how 'americanized' (really a gravy and not a spicy curry) the food was.
    Saying all this though my wife loves the place. I guess I was just spoilt in the UK and India.
  • chiizus
    Love this place!

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