Spice Waala - Seattle

I stopped by this hidden gem in town for a quick lunch. The locals seem to know about it, but I had never heard of it before. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful when I placed my order. They made some great suggestions and everything I tried was amazing! The aloo tikki chaat was out of this world, with handcrafted potato patties and just the right amount of spice. The chicken tikka roll was also delicious, with a perfect blend of flavors. And the chai was actual chai- so tasty! It was a quick and satisfying lunch that made me feel right at home, even though I was just passing through town. Thank you!

Refreshing change from the all the restaurants offering Indian food. The vibe and ambience is quite nice, and love that they have a small and interesting menu. Only thing I didn?t like was non availability of trays and plates. Makes eating wraps and other items pretty messy.

I usually don't eat out for Indian food because a lot of places end up being too heavy. Plus, I'm lucky enough (read: spoiled) to get amazing home cooking on the regular. But Spice Waala is my exception. When my mom was in town, I bought the papdi chaat and aloo chaat and as soon as my mom caught a wiff of it, she was making chai to make sure we did it the whole thing right. It was a hit with her and my sister. Last visit I got the chicken tikka kathi roll which was juicy and so flavorful. Perfect amount of kick. But what I love most is that everything feels light and I don't feel weighed down. The soft servie (coffee/cocoa this time, changes monthly) was delicious. They are also becoming my go to spot to buy chutneys. I just got the imli (tamarind/cilantro chutney) and it is heavenly. I'm finding any excuse to put it on everything. This alone makes me want to up my samosa game ?

Had the lamb kebab kathi roll, chicken tikka kathi roll, papdi chaat, mango lassi, and pistachio cardamom soft serve. Everything was delicious, and the food came out fast. Upon first glance the rolls look too small but they?re the perfect portion size for trying the other side dish options and not being too full. The lamb was wonderfully spiced, the chicken roll was flavorful and had a slight kick, the papdi chaat was refreshing and a great combo of textures, and the soft serve was awesome. It had a really unique flavor. The mango lassi was good but it was super thick and I think I like it a little thinner in consistency; just a personal preference. The shop is small but there are at least four smaller tables if you feel like dining in. I?ll be back!

Excellent restaurant that serves Indian street food. They have a small dining area with a few tables and a couple of benches to sit down and eat if you want. The portions are relatively small but they are priced fairly since menu prices are low and they have some vegan options as well. I had the tasty vegan aloo tikki and it was excellent.