Indian Restaurants in Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Mountlake Terrace is a community in Snohomish County, Washington, with a population of about 20,000 people (according to the most recent U.S. census) and is considered to be part of the greater Seattle area. Outdoor enthusiasts will have no problem finding recreational activities to keep them busy here, including nature walks through Terrace Creek Park, fishing and boating in Lake Ballinger or a day on the links at the Nile Shrine Golf Club.

Kalia Indian Cuisine

This authentic Indian restaurant is open every day of the week for lunch and dinner, with brunch offered on Sundays. The menu includes a range of curries, tandoori dishes and vegetarian entrees. Top appetizers include pakora, nan and parata bread, while house specialties include chicken curry, lamb vindaloo and mushroom masala served with a side of basmati rice. The restaurant features live music and belly dancing on the fourth Sunday of every month. All major credit cards are accepted and they offer catering services.

Kalia Indian Cuisine
8518 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 782-7890
kaliacuisine.com

Bengal Tiger

This restaurant prides itself on creating an artful, delicate balance of fresh, all-natural herbs and spices in every dish and, as such, has been recognized with numerous awards including the "People's Picks 2006 Best Indian Restaurant" by the Seattle Times and the "Top 20" Indian Restaurants by the Los Angeles Times. The extensive menu features traditional appetizers such as lamb sheesh kababs and pakoras fried in chickpea flour, while dinner entrees include chicken tikka, ginger chicken, mahi mahi and tandoori quail. Chef specialties such as kashmiri chicken and kurzi lamb are also popular. Entrees are all served with papadums, basmatic rice and three different chutneys. In addition, rice pudding and mango ice cream top the dessert menu.

Bengal Tiger
6510 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 985-0041
bengaltigerwa.com

Masala of India

The dimly lit dining room, subtle wall colors, traditional Indian art and classical Indian music make this restaurant one of the more romantic options in the area. The lunch buffet features more than a dozen fine tandoori delicacies while the dinner menu offers specialties like chicken jalfrazi, shrimp vindaloo and lamb or beef sauteed in masala yogurt. The owner also imports India's best-selling beer, Hayward 5000. Take-out and delivery service is available, and interested patrons should visit the website for various discount coupons. The restaurant also caters for weddings, parties and special occasions.

Masala of India
539-B Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 417-1118
masalaofindia.com

Resources

Zagat Guide

Article Written By Mark Heidelberger

Mark Heidelberger has been writing for more than 17 years, with recent articles appearing on various websites. He has also written, rewritten and developed dozens of feature-film screenplays and manages a number of film and television writers. He holds a master's degree from University of California, Los Angeles in film and television producing.

Editor's Pick

5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...
More National Parks...
Popular Article

National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...
More National Parks...
Featured Destination

Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...
More Camping Basics...