A really cute and tasty Indian restaurant. The Indian bread basket and appetizer platter were generously portioned and we had leftovers for both. I'm a huge fan of Korma and with the waiter's recommendation, I had myself such a bowl of deliciousness (albeit a tad salty). If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely consider returning.
Darrion H.
Not cheap, but not expensive. I can't really complain about my order or experience. It was also completely empty inside. I enjoyed my view by the window. Even the staff was nice I ordered the basic butter chicken spicy level 3. It was spot on. I didn't order any sides as I was only here for lunch and not trying to pay for a family sized meal, but it did come with a side of rice. Some places charge for that, not most, but some. I still had just under half my order remaining when I was done so I took it to go. I would come back to try some of their other dishes. I guess that also means I would recommend it to someone else huh? Lol. I guess maybe the place isn't the fanciest or up to date so if you want that type of experience then you would be let down. I can for lunch and would come back for a simple weekday date.
Carolyn L.
I can't wait for this location to reopen. This is by far the best Indian food in Lynnwood. We tried several Indian locations but Kalia had the most flavorful food by far.
Michael N.
They are closing after June 27, 2020. This makes me so sad. We have to get this wonderful food one more time. We always enjoy the mango curry and the korma. The naan is always soft and tasty.
January B.
The Best Dal soup ever!!! And the yellow lentils are to die for.... I'm hooked for sure.
Alfred E.
Incredibly overpriced for the little food you get. I ordered two individual curry plates and they combined the rice platters. $15 for a bowl of curry the size of a soup can with a side of rice.
Kyle F.
Authentic Indian food is always amazing, FRESHLY baked naan. The owner is super nice and a delight to talk to.
Marcel H.
This has been our favorite Indian place for years now. The food is always good and consistent. The staff are nice and the owner is a great guy. Unfortunately I spoke to the owner recently and they are closing due to the building they are in is going to be torn down to make way for new construction. Hopefully they find a new place so we can keep coming back for many more years.
Xingtao L.
Been a few times, usually not very busy but the food is very delicious. Butter chicken, Tikka masala and naan are the usually items I get there. Treat yourself to good Indian food by coming here!
Kevin M
Don't be fooled by the out of the way location of this restaurant, or the sometimes sketchy looking people hanging out in front of the 7-11 a few stores down. I have been here at least a dozen times, and tried a number of different dishes, and each one was quite good. The pakoras were always well cooked without being greasy, and the naan and rice were fresh and not dried out or "old" tasting (as if it were premade) as I have experienced with some other restaurants. My wife tried and liked both the Tandoori mixed grill and the Lamb Kabab (on different trips), and I have tried and enjoyed Butter Masala, Vindaloo, Tikka Masala, and Rogan Josh (all with chicken). Pricing is reasonable, and we were always served in a reasonable amount of time after ordering (i.e. after a moderate wait.) I would always rather wait for a short amount of time than be served too quickly, as it always seems to me that good food needs time to be properly cooked, and any food brought to me immediately must have been sitting out. Everything here seems to be properly cooked and served hot and fresh. I know we will return again.
Our first venture to Kalia. Indian is among our favorite cuisines. The food here is as good as any we've ever had. I had the Tandoori Mixed Grill (minus the shrimp); it was excellent and I have leftovers. Now, one of my axioms is the more diners of the ethnicity of the cuisine, the better chance of having a great meal. After all, these people know what the food should taste like. Well, today there were only three tables served the entire time we were there, and none of the diners were from India or Pakistan. I'll wager when we return we'll see some.:-) 4 Stars.
_billijg
In a Lynnwood strip Mall, parking in front. tasty Indian food, many choices. Was pretty quiet the day we were there so service prompt. Food great, Had been there another time when they offered the buffet but no longer available and we never ordered it.
Indian567
It’s a rip off. Food quality is horrible.Don’t go there, you have better options.It’s insanely costly.
Kaustubh P.
Found this in microsoft dining cafe. They have variety of bad food on display and for service. If I were to chose one of the worst tasting chicken dishes in my life, this restaurant would feature at the very top of that list. They served chicken tika masala - which was quite "red". That is as much as I can describe it, because when it comes to taste- there was none. The gravy separated from the chicken very very early. Other dish was chicken curry. It looked like one but again, tasted like wet cardboard dipped in brown sauce. 2 stars for nice little attempt of imitating indian food.
Cmabhupi P.
Delicious food .,service is little slow but worth waiting. We ordered the eggplant bharta and it was so awesome hav never had that in any restaurant so far. Great
A really cute and tasty Indian restaurant. The Indian bread basket and appetizer platter were generously portioned and we had leftovers for both. I'm a huge fan of Korma and with the waiter's recommendation, I had myself such a bowl of deliciousness (albeit a tad salty). If I'm ever in the area, I'd definitely consider returning.
Not cheap, but not expensive. I can't really complain about my order or experience. It was also completely empty inside. I enjoyed my view by the window. Even the staff was nice I ordered the basic butter chicken spicy level 3. It was spot on. I didn't order any sides as I was only here for lunch and not trying to pay for a family sized meal, but it did come with a side of rice. Some places charge for that, not most, but some. I still had just under half my order remaining when I was done so I took it to go. I would come back to try some of their other dishes. I guess that also means I would recommend it to someone else huh? Lol. I guess maybe the place isn't the fanciest or up to date so if you want that type of experience then you would be let down. I can for lunch and would come back for a simple weekday date.
I can't wait for this location to reopen. This is by far the best Indian food in Lynnwood. We tried several Indian locations but Kalia had the most flavorful food by far.
They are closing after June 27, 2020. This makes me so sad. We have to get this wonderful food one more time. We always enjoy the mango curry and the korma. The naan is always soft and tasty.
The Best Dal soup ever!!! And the yellow lentils are to die for.... I'm hooked for sure.
Incredibly overpriced for the little food you get. I ordered two individual curry plates and they combined the rice platters. $15 for a bowl of curry the size of a soup can with a side of rice.
Authentic Indian food is always amazing, FRESHLY baked naan. The owner is super nice and a delight to talk to.
This has been our favorite Indian place for years now. The food is always good and consistent. The staff are nice and the owner is a great guy. Unfortunately I spoke to the owner recently and they are closing due to the building they are in is going to be torn down to make way for new construction. Hopefully they find a new place so we can keep coming back for many more years.
Been a few times, usually not very busy but the food is very delicious. Butter chicken, Tikka masala and naan are the usually items I get there. Treat yourself to good Indian food by coming here!
Don't be fooled by the out of the way location of this restaurant, or the sometimes sketchy looking people hanging out in front of the 7-11 a few stores down. I have been here at least a dozen times, and tried a number of different dishes, and each one was quite good. The pakoras were always well cooked without being greasy, and the naan and rice were fresh and not dried out or "old" tasting (as if it were premade) as I have experienced with some other restaurants. My wife tried and liked both the Tandoori mixed grill and the Lamb Kabab (on different trips), and I have tried and enjoyed Butter Masala, Vindaloo, Tikka Masala, and Rogan Josh (all with chicken). Pricing is reasonable, and we were always served in a reasonable amount of time after ordering (i.e. after a moderate wait.) I would always rather wait for a short amount of time than be served too quickly, as it always seems to me that good food needs time to be properly cooked, and any food brought to me immediately must have been sitting out. Everything here seems to be properly cooked and served hot and fresh. I know we will return again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Our first venture to Kalia. Indian is among our favorite cuisines. The food here is as good as any we've ever had. I had the Tandoori Mixed Grill (minus the shrimp); it was excellent and I have leftovers. Now, one of my axioms is the more diners of the ethnicity of the cuisine, the better chance of having a great meal. After all, these people know what the food should taste like. Well, today there were only three tables served the entire time we were there, and none of the diners were from India or Pakistan. I'll wager when we return we'll see some.:-) 4 Stars.
In a Lynnwood strip Mall, parking in front. tasty Indian food, many choices. Was pretty quiet the day we were there so service prompt. Food great, Had been there another time when they offered the buffet but no longer available and we never ordered it.
It’s a rip off. Food quality is horrible.Don’t go there, you have better options.It’s insanely costly.
Found this in microsoft dining cafe. They have variety of bad food on display and for service. If I were to chose one of the worst tasting chicken dishes in my life, this restaurant would feature at the very top of that list. They served chicken tika masala - which was quite "red". That is as much as I can describe it, because when it comes to taste- there was none. The gravy separated from the chicken very very early. Other dish was chicken curry. It looked like one but again, tasted like wet cardboard dipped in brown sauce. 2 stars for nice little attempt of imitating indian food.
Delicious food .,service is little slow but worth waiting. We ordered the eggplant bharta and it was so awesome hav never had that in any restaurant so far. Great