Top Ten-10 Indian Restaurants in Seattle (According to the UW ISA) 2009-2010

Top Ten-10 Indian Restaurants in Seattle (According to the UW ISA) 2009-2010

10) Punjab Sweets - 23617 104th Ave SE, Kent
An incredibly popular bakery, sweets shop and vegetarian restaurant, Punjab Sweets has made waves since opening as a small mom and pop back in 2001. Hailing superb reviews from the Seattle PI, Seattle Times and Seattle Weekly, word has quickly spread about the gems found in this little shop down South.

9) Jewel of India - 4735 University Way NE, Seattle (U-District)
Eastern Indian is the specialty of Jewel of India, where you'll find seafood curries and a large selection of vegetarian dishes in addition to the standard fare. Not only that, you'll find it's quite popular with the locals (UW students), especially for their tandoori breads.

8) Chutneys Bistro - 1814 N 45th St, Seattle WA (Wallingford)
It's almost impossible to mention Indian in Seattle without mentioning Chutneys. An early pioneer of Indian cuisine in the city, Chutneys offers a wide array of Indian cuisine amid a modernized dining environment.

7) Mayuri - 15400 NE 20th St, Bellevue WA (North of Crossroads Mall)
Offering North and Southern Indian cuisine, Mayriu is a popular draw for Bellevue locals and the Microsoft lunch crowd. The restaurant offers a wide ranging lunch buffet and Thali dinner combos with many Southern specialties.

6) Taste of India - 5517 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA (U-District)
One of the few restaurants that doesn't offer everything but the kitchen sink, Taste of India keeps the menu very tight and concise. Offering traditional Indian dishes and quite a selection of masalas, nans, Taste of India manages to draw a loyal following.

5) Udupi Palace - 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue WA (Crossroads Mall)
Specializing in Southern Indian vegetarian cuisine, Udupi Palace is actually a national chain with locations in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto to name a few. Known for their dosas and uthapam, this specialty restaurant also offers chats and breads not seen elsewhere.

4) Shalimar - 4214 University Way NE, Seattle WA (U-District)
Named after the famous Shalimar Gardens of Lahore, this Northern Indian and Pakistani restaurant features it's own impressive water features and cuisine. With large windows and stylish interiors, Shalimar makes for a well rounded dining experience.

3) Bombay Grill - 4737 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA (U-District)
Located in the former home of Seattle's first Indian restaurant, Bombay Grill keeps the tradition of Indian cuisine alive. The restaurant focuses on seafood and is known for their specialty bazari chicken.

2) India Bistro - 6417 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle WA (U-District)
Consisting of two locations, the original in Ballard and new transplant on Roosevelt, this Northern moghul cuisine is very popular among locals. India Bistro takes an approach similar to Chutneys, with sleek, modern interiors that make for a very approachable dining.

1) Cedars - 4759 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle WA (U-District)
Crowd favorite and consistent winner of many local awards, Cedars stormed into the number one spot with a landslide of votes. Being known for it's fantastic Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, part of the restaurant appeal is also in the homley feel, extensive beer collection and bottomless chai. If you go to Cedars, the must-try dishes include the tandoori meats and fresh cooked nan breads.