Seattle's tech-driven Indian population has created excellent Indian food, particularly on the Eastside. Bellevue and Redmond rival the Bay Area for South Asian cuisine.
Seattle Proper
Jhunka
$$ • Capitol Hill
Modern Indian with creative presentation.
Nirmal's
$$$ • Pioneer Square
Seattle Indian fine dining.
Taste of India
$$ • University District
UW area favorite with good buffet.
Eastside (Bellevue/Redmond)
Kanishka
$$ • Redmond
Tech corridor favorite. Solid North Indian.
Mayuri
$$ • Bellevue
South Indian vegetarian.
Spice Route
$$ • Bellevue
Crossroads area Indian.
South Indian
Chaat House
$ • Redmond
Street food and dosas.
Udupi Palace
$ • Bellevue
South Indian vegetarian.
Paradise India
$$ • Kirkland
Hyderabadi biryani.
Pro Tip: The Eastside (Bellevue/Redmond) has Seattle's best Indian food—the tech industry has created a critical mass of authentic options.