Traditional cuisine including a buffet option offered in a cozy, easygoing restaurant. Based on 714 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
7531 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 967-3636
Website: http://www.royalindiaseattle.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
Derrick Grant
This was my second time ordering from this restaurant, and the Indian food is very good. I ordered a unique item from this restaurant. I ordered the Nutella Naan bread. I was a bit skeptical, because I never heard of it, but the flavor was delicious.
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Tyler
Updated review: Lunch quality has absolutely plummeted since their initial lunch buffet reopening. All the foods were salty and made it hard to eat. Any meats did not taste particularly fresh and on one occasion, my tandoori chicken was undercooked. The saag “paneer” was mostly potatoes and the butter chicken wasn’t rich. I did also find a piece of plastic in my food. The naan tasted like it was store bought and not freshly made like they used to do. Lastly, the desserts just weren’t that good anymore – the mango mousse was sour and the rice pudding was super thick. I used to like this place but unfortunately, I won’t be returning again.
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Harish
Went for lunch buffet on a weekend. 22$ per person. Very limited seating capacity inside . Maximum 15 person capacity inside . Some how for a buffet this place is very congested . Two chicken appetizers, 1 chicken curry and 1 fish curry for non veg options in buffet. This is an American friendly Indian restaurant with less spices and masalas . Water was leaking from roof at one spot . Buffet dishes were in kitchen bowls with lids. Lids were heavy to move around and space was too congested to place spoons and dish lids . Outdoor seating is also available but may be an option during summer . I think heater was broken inside so it was kind of cold inside . There was only one person to available to look after all tables, refilling all dishes and managing checkouts . I felt like it is understaffed . Our table was wall facing sadly because of limited space . Enough parking options outside restaurant. Some of the dishes were little too sweet for me and tasted like typical North Indian. No mutton or shrimp dish in buffet . Gulab jamun was the desert item which was not fresh. Tasted overall like an American Indian restaurant with lot of loopholes to be fixed
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Elias Gonzalez
My wife and I wanted to try this place, we had no expectations. We were seated quickly and we realy liked the cozy atmosphere. The appetizer that the waitress recommended was surprisingly good. We had the pomegranate curry and butter chicken, both excellent choices and the service was fast, (I loved the Rose Lassi). Overall, a very satisfying experience!
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Sara N
I’ve been coming here for about 2 years, and had I left this review a year ago, I would give higher ratings. Their menu used to be huge and more affordable, but now their menu is more limited and much more expensive. For example, they used to have unlimited refills for hot chai that was $5, and now it’s $5 for one small cup. Each refill you have to pay $5 for. The food has also gotten more expensive, and while the food is good, I feel like they give less now than they used to. I still eat here occasionally because halal options are limited in the area, but I find myself desiring to come here less and less. The service is also not the best… they usually only have 1 or 2 people working who are super busy. Sometimes the restaurant isn’t as clean as it should be, and the service is slow. I think the owners should consider lowering prices a little, implementing the unlimited refill $5 chai, and look into hiring additional staff to keep the restaurant cleaner and service quicker. Overall, the food usually tastes good and I don’t think it’s a horrible place to eat…. I just feel like the quality has declined in the last few years.
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karam heirh
Sorry to say but the worst experience ever. Employee at the register is the worst. The staff in unethical and mannerless. Saying she is Indian can’t even speak the language. Hahah what great Indian you are!! The food wasn’t cooked enough the naans were raw and the chicken was cold. Nobody had manners at all. Didn’t know how to set a table. Gave us the raw naans 15 minutes before giving us the chicken to eat it with. Want to open an Indian restaurant first learn how to cook like an Indian and learn how to act like one.
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saurabh gagpalliwar
We’ve been here a couple of times and we enjoyed the experience overall. The curries are done nicely and have perfect blend of spices as needed. They make it mild as needed. The breads (roti and aloo paratha that we tried) were great as well. I’d recommend this place for a great Indian food experience
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David Smith
You will miss this place if you are not careful, and you will be worse off in doing so. The interior is a much more cozy atmosphere than its exterior hints at. When you arrive you have a choice of a set menu or a buffet meal, and this is not an easy choice as the smells will have you smiling once you step inside. The naan is a perfect accompaniment as is their rice medley. I’ve enjoyed their tandoori and onion curry, and my wife raves over their pomegranate curry. (This was her first Indian dish and shes normally not a spice lover). The service is good, pricing is nothing shocking, and youll walk away full and satisfied. I highly recommend anyone to visit.
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nirag tibdewal
The restaurant doesn’t know how to honor the bookings. We booked a table for 10 for lunch and when we arrived at the location the host was unaware of any bookings. Apparently there is no coordination between the office which took booking and the location. We drove 30 mins to get to the location just to know that they will not honor the booking or made no extra effort to accommodate us for their mistake. Also the buffet option at first glance we very limited.
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