Spice Waala

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!

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 😂

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.

Small Menu but good food. Get multiple because the food portion is kind of small unless you're looking for a quick snack. Tasty and has a nice spicy kick to it. Only thing that surprised me was that the appetizers were cold but I guess that's how it's served normally. Would be interesting to see how it would be if served warm

The masala fries and paneer bhurji roll were good, but the papdi chaat really stood out! The papdi were light and crisp, the boiled potatoes were soft, and the toppings that came with it were delicious. There was a slightly sweet yogurt topping, a tamarind chutney, coriander chutney (not pictured), and some additional toppings (crisps, onion, coriander, pomegranate). Really love this spot for authentic Indian street food!

I like the food here but it isn’t the sorta place I’d go to if I were hungry. Maybe if I had a late breakfast and then it was already lunch time, or if i had a late lunch and it was already dinner. They serve little wraps that are larger than an appetizer but smaller than a meal. My favorite is the paneer. If I’m normal hungry, I would recommend going with a friend and splitting 3 (1.5 rolls each). If I’m more hungry than normal, I’d get two wraps; honestly at that point I’d look for something more balanced for a meal since it is mostly protein and carbs. It's not all the time, so it's okay here and there. My favorite part is that they have some community donations during the pandemic. :) That was very kind, even though I did not personally benefit.

Love the values and mission! Had the chicken tikka and it was beyond what I expected. Traditional Indian with a twist. The mango Lassi was thick and yummy. Highly recommend giving it a taste especially if you’re looking for an affordable authentic and tasty meal. The price was my second favorite part as a whole meal under ten dollars is hard to come by in Seattle. Definitely looking forward to trying the lam next time.