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The Bangalore Kitchen - Reviews
5345 Ballard Ave NW, 98107 Seattle
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Authentic Bengaluru Dosas in Seattle!
My experience at this restaurant was exceptional, particularly with their dosas, which are authentically Bengaluru style and made with love. They are absolutely delicious and the best I've had outside of Bengaluru. Beyond the dosas, their other dishes are also amazing.
I was so impressed that I used their catering service for the breakfast at my Kannada wedding, and it was an absolute hit. I couldn't recommend them enough!
- dosas10
- other dishes9
- catering service10
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- Food Exploration
10
Best South Indian in Seattle!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I found it to be the best South Indian food I've had from a shop in Seattle. The lamb kheema was incredibly flavorful and delicious.
I also appreciated their commitment to sustainability, as they use reusable bowls and utensils. I highly recommend this place!
- South Indian food10
- lamb kheema10
- reusable bowls and utensils8
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
8
Good Dosas, Authentic Indian Feel
My experience at this restaurant was quite positive. The dosas were good, offering a different take on the Indian version. The place successfully provided a feel of being with Indians, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
- dosas8
- Indian version6
- feel being with Indians8
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- Food Exploration
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- Friends
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- Small Group
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- Dine-in
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- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
9
Delicious Dosas and Idli Worth the Wait!
My experience at this restaurant was 100% worth waiting on line for! My friends brought me here because I was craving dosas and idli. The food was sooo gooddd, making it the perfect meal to start your day with.
- dosas and idli10
- waiting on line9
- meal9
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
6
Disappointing 'Special Dish' Availability
It’s great to have Bangalore options in Seattle, but they really need to have better volume management. Third time the “special dish” of the day was done by noon! Considering that they are open till 2pm, it’s very disappointing.
At the very least, they should communicate that they are out of certain dishes. After a 45-minute drive, 15 minutes to park, and 15 minutes in line, I left without the idly mutton. I would change the language from “till we run out” to “available till 11am”.
- special dish2
- volume management3
- communication3
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Best Dosas in the US!
My experience at the restaurant was really good. I tried the dosa and masala puri, and they were delicious. I would definitely visit again to try out other items on the menu.
I highly recommend trying the butter masala dosa – it's the best dosa I've had in the US!
- dosa10
- masala puri9
- butter masala dosa10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Long (31+ min.)
7
Tasty but Pricey & Long Wait
I absolutely love this farmers market, and it’s always a pleasure to see this stall here! The food is genuinely delicious, and it’s clear a lot of care goes into the preparation. I personally missed having sambar with the dosa — but I understand they’re showcasing a specific regional style of serving dosa, which is cool in its own right.
That said, I did have two main issues. First, the long queue and wait time. If you’re planning to spend just a couple of hours at the market, a big chunk of it could easily go into waiting at this one stall, making it harder to enjoy the rest of the market.
Second, the food felt significantly overpriced. While I appreciate the quality ingredients and small-batch approach, you can get a more complete dosa experience — with multiple chutneys, sambar, variety, quantity and dine-in comfort — at other spots for much better value. All in all, it’s a tasty treat if you’re already at the market and in the mood to splurge a bit — just be prepared for a wait and a lighter plate.
- food8
- preparation8
- sambar6
- long queue3
- wait time3
- value3
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Long (31+ min.)
9
Delicious Dosa, Worth the Wait!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The quality of ingredients truly shines through, making the long wait justifiable. I particularly enjoyed the ghee podi dosa; it was really good, so much so that you won’t miss the sambhar.
The overall experience was excellent, with high marks for food, service, and atmosphere.
- quality of ingredients9
- long wait8
- ghee podi dosa10
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Delicious Dosas and Great Owners!
My experience at this restaurant was really great. The food was delicious, and the owners were wonderful. We even got the dosa batter to take home because the dosas were so soft.
The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
- food10
- owners10
- dosa batter9
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
3
Expensive Biryani with Couscous Vibes
My experience at the restaurant involved a long line. The chicken biryani had sort of microwave couscous vibes, though I personally like microwave couscous. The meal was pretty expensive at $25 after tip.
- chicken biryani5
- microwave couscous vibes5
- long line3
- expensive3
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