Our Menu
At Seattle India Bistro, we take pride in offering one of the most diverse and flavorful Indian food menus in Seattle. Located in the heart of Ballard, our menu is a celebration of India’s rich culinary traditions—featuring time-honored recipes, bold spices, and fresh ingredients.
Whether you’re dining in, ordering takeout, or enjoying our lunch buffet or lunch box specials, Seattle India Bistro offers an authentic taste of India right here in Ballard, Seattle. Our menu caters to all spice levels, dietary preferences, and appetites—from mild and creamy to bold and spicy.
Come taste why we’re one of the top Indian restaurants in Seattle! Check out our full Indian food menu and enjoy an unforgettable culinary journey.
We offer home delivery for just $5.95 on orders of $35 or more within a 3-mile radius.
India Bistro’s Indian Food Menu
Appetizers
Soups & Salads
Chicken
Seafood
Lamb
Tandoori
Vegetarian
Rice Specialties
Indian Breads
Sides & Desserts
Beverages
01.
Vegetable Samosas
$6.95Two deep fried pastries with mildly spiced potatoes and peas
02.
Vegetable Pakoras
$6.95Vegetables mixed with lentil flour batter and deep fried
03.
Paneer Pakoras
$7.95Fresh homemade Indian cheese coated with lentil flour battered and deep-fried.
04.
Onion Bhajji
$6.95Onions mixed with lentil flour batter and deep fried
05.
Mixed Appetizers
$10.95Includes samosas, vegetable pakoras, chicken pakoras, fish pakoras and kebab.
06.
Chicken Pakoras
$7.95Pieces of chicken mixed with lentil flour battered and deep fried.
07.
Chat Papri
$5.95Crispy flour chips mixed with tamarind, garbanzo beans and topped with raita
08.
Calamari
$8.95Crushed coriander crumbed calamari with lentil flour and then deep fried
09.
Fish Pakoras
$8.95Pieces of fish mixed with lentil flour batter then deep fried
10.
Vegetable Mixed Platter
$12.95Two pieces of samosas and assorted pakoras
11.
Aleppo Fried Prawns
$11.95Prawns marinated with chili flakes in rice flour served with spicy mango sauce
12.
Curried Mussels
$12.95Mussels cooked with garlic and ginger curry sauce.
13.
Hummus
$8.95Dip of garbanzo beans, tahini sauce, garlic and olive oil. Served with naan.
14.
Baba Ghanouj
$8.95Eggplant smoked in tandoor pureed and mixed with tahini sauce, garlic and olive oil. Served with naan.
01.
Murgh Shorba
$5.95Delicious lentil soup made with chicken, herbs and mild spices
02.
Daal Soup
$5.95Vegetarian soup made from Indian lentils and spices
03.
Mulligatawany Soup
$5.95Traditional Indian soup made with chicken broth, lentils, and spices
04.
Tomato Basil Soup
$5.95Rich tomato soup with basil
05.
Mixed Salad
$5.95Garden fresh vegetables in our special dressing
06.
Tandoori Chicken Salad
$9.95Tandoori chicken, asparagus & crisp romaine lettuce with raisins and mango dressing
All entrees are served with basmati rice. Order Entrees Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot
01.
Murgh Makhni
$19.95Boneless pieces of chicken broiled in the tandoor, then cooked in cream sauce
02.
Murgh Jalfraizies
$19.95Tender chicken pieces marinated with fresh ground spices and sautéed with tomatoes, onions, and seasonal vegetables
03.
Murgh Masala
$19.95Boneless chicken marinated in ginger, yogurt and spices then cooked in tandoor and simmered in gravy
04.
Chicken Curry
$19.95Chicken cooked in onion and tomato sauce
05.
Chicken Vindaloo
$19.95A spicy specialty from Goa. Chicken cooked with vinegar, spices and potatoes
06.
Chicken Do Pyaja
$19.95Chicken marinated in yogurt and then sauteed in vinegar with chopped onions and spices
07.
Chicken Saagwala
$19.95Boneless chicken cooked with pureed spinach and Indian spices
08.
Chicken Korma
$19.95Tender chicken cooked in cream sauce with cashews, nuts, ground spices and crushed cheese
09.
Mango Chicken
$19.95Tender chicken cooked in tomato sauce and mango chutney
10.
Chicken Coconut Curry
$19.95Chicken cooked with coconut milk and special blend of spices
All entrees are served with basmati rice. Order Entrees Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot
01.
Fish Masala
$20.95Boneless fish cooked with fresh tomatoes, sauce, onions and spices. Served with basmati rice.
02.
Jheenga Masala
$20.95Jumbo prawns cooked with vinegar spices and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
03.
Jheenga Saag
$20.95Prawns cooked with pureed spinach and spices. Served with basmati rice.
04.
Fish Jalfrazi
$20.95Marinated fish cooked with tomatoes, onions and seasonal vegetables. Served with basmati rice.
05.
Jheenga Jalfrazi
$20.95Jumbo prawns marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables. Served with basmati rice.
06.
Jheenga Vindaloo
$20.95Jumbo prawns cooked with vinegar spices and potatoes. Served with basmati rice.
07.
Jheenga Makhni
$20.95Prawns cooked in cream sauce. Served with basmati rice.
08.
Salmon Coconut Curry
$22.95Salmon cooked with coconut milk and special blend of spices.
All entrees are served with basmati rice. Order Entrees Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot
01.
Lamb Methi Curry
$20.95Tender pieces of lamb cooked with dry fenugreek, garlic and simmered in a curry sauce. Served with basmati rice
02.
Saag Lamb
$20.95Lamb cooked with pureed spinach and fresh Indian spices. Served with basmati rice
03.
Lamb Do Pyaja
$20.95Lamb marinated in yogurt and then sauteed in vinegar with chopped onions, tomatoes and spices. Served with basmati rice
04.
Lamb Tikka Masala
$20.95Boneless lamb marinated in ginger, yogurt and spices then cooked in tandoori and simmered in gravy. Served with basmati rice
05.
Lamb Korma
$20.95Lamb cooked in cream sauce with cashew, nuts, ground spices and crushed cheese. Served with basmati rice
06.
Keema Matar
$20.95Ground lamb cooked with green peas. Served with basmati rice
07.
Roghan Josh
$20.95Lamb cooked with fresh tomato, ground onions, ginger, yogurt and Indian spices. Served with basmati rice
08.
Lamb Vindaloo
$20.95Lamb cooked with vinegar spices and potatoes. Served with basmati rice
09.
Lamb Kashmiri
$20.95Lamb cooked in cream sauce with fruits and mild spices. Served with basmati rice
10.
Lamb Jalfrazi
$20.95Tender lamb sauteed with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions and seasonal vegetables
11.
Mango Lamb
$20.95Lamb cooked in tomato sauce and mango chutney. Served with basmati rice
12.
Lamb Coconut Curry
$20.95Lamb cooked with coconut milk and special blend of spices. Served with basmati rice.
All entrees are served with basmati rice. Order Entrees Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot
01.
Murg Tandoori
$18.95Half of a spring chicken marinated with Indian spices and grilled in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice
02.
Rack of Lamb
$24.95Tender chicken pieces marinated with fresh ground spices and sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and seasonal vegetables
03.
Lamb Kebab
$21.95Pieces of boneless lamb legs, marinated and grilled. Served with basmati rice
04.
Tandoori Combo
$25.95Combination of tandoori chicken, lamb, tikka, seekh kebab, fish and prawns. Served with basmati rice
05.
Tandoori Salmon
$25.95Marinated fresh salmon grilled in tandoor, served with mango salsa
06.
Paneer Tikka
$19.95Cubes of paneer cooked in the tandoor. Served with basmati rice
07.
Murg Tikka
$18.95Pieces of boneless chicken breast marinated with our special ingredients. Served with basmati rice
08.
Seekh Kebab
$20.95Tender lamb ground with ginger, garlic, green chilies, fresh coriander and onions. Served with basmati rice
09.
Jheenga Tandoori
$20.95Jumbo shrimp marinated with a hint of garlic and slowly grilled. Served with basmati rice
10.
Fish Tikka
$20.95Fish marinated with a hint of garlic and slowly grilled. Served with basmati rice
11.
Lasooni Teekha Prawns
$20.95andoor broiled tiger prawns marinated in roasted garlic and chili paste. Served with basmati rice.
All entrees are served with basmati rice. Order Entrees Mild, Medium, Medium Hot, Hot or Extra Hot
01.
Navratan Korma (Vegetarian)
$19.95Mixed vegetables cooked in a mild cream sauce with cashews, nuts, ground spices and crushed cheese served with basmati rice
02.
Mattar Paneer (Vegetarian)
$19.95Fresh homemade cheese with green peas. Cooked in onions, tomatoes and Indian spices served with basmati rice
03.
Aloo Mattar (Vegetarian)
$18.95Potatoes and green peas in spiced gravy. Served with basmati rice
04.
Saag Aloo (Vegetarian)
$18.95Pureed spinach and potatoes cooked with freshly ground spices served with basmati rice
05.
Aloo Chole (Vegetarian)
$17.95Garbanzo beans cooked with cubes of potatoes, ground onions and spices served with basmati rice
06.
Jeera Aloo (Vegetarian)
$19.95Cubes of potatoes cooked with onions, cumin and spices served with basmati rice
07.
Mushroom Matar (Vegetarian)
$19.95Mushrooms and green peas in spicy gravy served with basmati rice
08.
Punjabi Curry (Vegetarian)
$18.95Stir-fried yogurt with vegetable pakoras served with basmati rice
09.
Daal Tadka (Vegetarian)
$18.95Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic
10.
Malai Kofta (Vegetarian)
$19.95Minced paneer (fresh homemade Indian cream cheese) and potato balls stuffed with dried fruits and in a mild cream sauce served with basmati rice
11.
Aloo Gobhi (Vegetarian)
$18.95Cauliflower and cubes of potatoes. Cooked with hint of spice, garlic, ginger sauce and onions served with basmati rice
12.
Saag Paneer (Vegetarian)
$19.95Pureed spinach and paneer cooked with freshly ground spices served with basmati rice
13.
Eggplant Bhartha (Vegetarian)
$18.95Whole eggplant baked over open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs and spices served with basmati rice
14.
Bhindi Masala (Vegetarian)
$18.95Okra sautéed with fresh tomatoes, onions and spices served with basmati rice
15.
Mixed Vegetable Curry (Vegetarian)
$18.95Mixed vegetables cooked with spices and tomato served with basmati rice
16.
Shahi Paneer (Vegetarian)
$19.95Paneer cooked in cream sauce with fruits served with basmati rice
17.
Vegetable Jalfrazi (Vegetarian)
$19.95Sauteed mixed vegetables served with basmati rice
18.
Mango Paneer Curry (Vegetarian)
$19.95Paneer cooked in tomato sauce with mango chutney and a touch of cream served with basmati rice
19.
Paneer Karahi (Vegetarian)
$19.95Cubes of paneer cooked with onions, green bell peppers and herbs
01.
Shahjahani Biryani
$19.95Basmati rice cooked with boneless chicken, freshly ground spices, saffron and almonds garnished with raisins and coconut
02.
Mughlai Biryani
$20.95An omate rice dish cooked with boneless lamb and freshly ground spices garnished with almonds, nuts and raisins
03.
Kashmiri Rice
$7.95Basmati rice cooked with special spices and fruits
04.
Pea Rice
$7.95Saffron flavored rice cooked with peas and spices
05.
Jheenga Biryani
$20.95Basmati rice cooked with jumbo prawns and freshly ground spices
06.
Vegetable Biryani
$19.95Basmati rice made with a selection of mixed vegetables garnished with nuts and raisins
07.
Mushroom Rice
$7.95Saffron flavored rice cooked with mushrooms and spices
01.
Special Naan
$6.95Leavened bread stuffed with chicken, nuts, almonds and raisins baked in tandoor clay oven
02.
Naan
$3.50Leavened bread of fine flour baked in tandoor clay oven
03.
Spinach Naan
$6.95Leavened bread stuffed with spinach and spices baked in tandoor clay oven
04.
Paratha
$5.95Buttered whole wheat bread baked in tandoor clay oven
05.
Aloo Kulcha
$6.95Leavened bread with potatoes and Indian spices baked in tandoor clay oven
06.
Peshwari Naan
$7.95Leavened bread filled with cherries and nuts. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
07.
Mint Naan
$3.95Leavened bread stuffed with fresh mint. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
08.
Keema Naan
$3.95Leavened bread stuffed with fresh mint. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
09.
Garlic Naan
$4.50Leavened bread flavored with garlic. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
10.
Aloo Parath
$6.95Whole wheat bread stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and baked with butter. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
11.
Onion Kulcha
$6.95Leavened bread stuffed with onions, dry mango and spices. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
12.
Paneer Naan
$7.95Leavened bread stuffed with crushed paneer. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
13.
Paneer Naan
$4.50Whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
14.
Bread Basket
$13.95Combination of onion, mint and garlic naan. Baked in tandoor clay oven.
01.
Mango Chutney
$1.95Sweet chutney with mango slices
02.
Sauteed Vegetables
$9.95Fresh vegetables sautéed in special spices and seasoning
03.
Mixed Pickles
$1.95Mango and hot pickles
04.
Vegetable Raita
$3.95Vegetable Raita
01.
Chai (spiced tea)
$4.95
02.
Iced Tea & Flavored Tea
$2.95
03.
Milk
$2.95
04.
Mango Juice
$4.50
05.
Mango Lassi
$5.50
06.
Mango Pineapple Lassi
$5.95
07.
Soda
$3.50
08.
Mango Shake/Pistacio
$6.95
09.