Indian food in WS

[andasai]

I love: any vindaloo dishes (prefer chicken), saag paneer, eggplant bharta, any spicy daal dishes, alu gobi masala. Love roti or naan. Would love to top off my meal with something sweet like shahi kheer (rice pudding). Yum, getting hungry!

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[Garden_nymph]

Let me please be the first to volunteer to be a taste tester! All this talk has made me so very hungry. As one of my favorite old commercials used to chant, “Open, open, open, open…” Remember, “If you build it, they will come!” I know I will!

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[JoB]

the trouble with ethnic food in america is that restaurants end up Americanizing it to cater to more customers…

you need a dish or two like that to bring new customers in.. and a couple of traditional dishes to satisfy those who have to have it just like they think they remember it from somewhere else… but what separates a line cook from a chef is the personal spin they put on their food.

Having encountered chefs in the most unlikely places including roadside stands… i vote for indulging your passion in a dish or two..

As for location.. the thing about take out is that it is so much more successful if there is someplace to park your car while you pick it up. it doesn’t have to be a dedicated lot as Zippy’s has proven with it’s limited lot.. but it does have to exist in the neighborhood. As much as i love Alki.. I don’t go there when i can’t easily park… so you might want to think outside the junctions as well.

if you make it.. i will come:)

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[dawsonct]

Will you concentrate only on Indian curries, or would you branch out and offer Burmese and Malaysian curries? No need to add Thai curries to the menu, those are well covered in our region.

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[shannon]

Curry Man!!!

Yes, yes, yes!

I love Indian Food. So much! And am not enthralled with what West Seattle has to offer. Morgan Junction is where you should be! There are a lot of vacant storefronts along California to the north of Fauntleroy. Walk up window for lunch would be super!

As for dish recommendations, if you have a decent Biryani dish…I will be in heaven. Even my fave Indian restaurants seem to fall short with their Biryani. Naan is a must, same with Samosas. And Curries, of course!

Lastly, ditto what was said above about the spice lovers/haters. I am not a big spiciness fan, but my hubby is. So when we go out, it’s usually me getting one star and him getting five. Being able to accommodate this would be awesome.

Wishing you success in your ventures…even if it’s not in Morgan Junction. :)

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[maplesyrup]

I’d agree with the Morgan Junction location, just because I’m moving my office near there soon.

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[miws]

And sadly, what seems like it would be a perfect location in the Morgan Junction, (former Tully’s, in Thriftway’s parking lot) is soon to be a cell phone sales place. :-(

Mike

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[ws4ever]

Wow. Any chance you could relocate to Westwood Village? Pabla has excelled in that small mall in Renton. Their food is fantastic and healthy, so a smaller version of their restaurant would be welcome here!

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[newnative]

curry takeout in Alaska Junction sounds great, walking distance for me. I have to say that this topic made me crave the lunch buffet at Royal India yesterday. I had my fill and loved it!

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[VestaLight]

YESSSS!!!!! We live in Highland park, but would definitely drive for good curry & naan.

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[mlfrye]

YES! We love Indian and mostly frequent Royal India in Admiral. It is close, but good too. Alki would be great (there needs to be better restaurants down there)! but I’d totally travel to Alaska Jct.

I’d say an accurate spice rating is key. Nothing worse than ordering 1-star and having your tongue melt off or a 5-star and not breaking a sweat!

Like the simple choice idea. Keep some classics (korma) and perhaps branch out to those that could deal (vege).

Good NAAN!!!

Can’t wait!

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[inactive]

This thread clearly got to me. I went to RI for lunch for the first time. Meh.

I think if you were to provide a quality, healthy Indian/Malaysian option in the southern/eastern part of WS, I’d think it very clever and astute of you.

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[curryman]

Great suggestions – and thanks for all of the encouragement!

Ok,time for a vote! Best location?

Admiral Junction

Alaska Junction

Morgan Junction

Alki

Or…maybe you have a different suggestion!

Would you pull over to grab a curry in a location such as where Prost is located?

I went all around West Seattle today, studying the different areas…really enjoyed and I found some places that I had never even noticed. Hard choice though!

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[inactive]

Why position yourself too close to other Indian restaurants?

Go South – if it is good, folks will drive there. Look at Zippy’s and Full Tilt and Proletariat and Giannoni’s as your inspiration. If they can do it because of quality, why wouldn’t you?

Just a thought.

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[angelescrest]

When the weather is blechy, it’s hard to get up the urge to drive somewhere for food. Meaning, the more central the location, the better you’ll do year-round (though I’m on Alki and would love to have you around the block).

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[Blend]

yep..I will drive all the way to the UW district for my favorite restaurant. If you make it right..they will come. That is the key! Make it right..not some version of what you think Americans want. Don’t be afraid to make it authentic. And don’t be afraid of Alki..hehe. We live here too..so a little biased.

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[pigeonmom]

I vote for Morgan Junction or South of there.

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[mlfrye]

Near Prost/Bohemian/Swinery area is a great choice actually – that little region is really developing nicely (and gives you a buffer from RI in Admiral). Alki or Morgan would be fine too; I’d be worried that you’d get lost in the shuffle in AK Jct.

When do the menu tests start? I’ll volunteer!

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[shannon]

I vote for Morgan Junction or somewhere along the way from Alaska to Morgan (similar to Prost/ Bohemian…how they are in between junctions). And yes, I would (and do) stop at Bohemian/Prost locations for something I wanted to eat. My main reason for not wanting to see you down on Alki is because parking sucks down there, and while I don’t mind it that much, my hubby hates going down there and dealing with it…and really I just want the Indian food without the hassle of parking/husband. ;)

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[Sue]

I think parking is definitely important, even if just street parking. I don’t go to the area where Prost/Bohemian are because I can never find parking. I also rarely go to Alki for the same reason (unless it’s for breakfast very early on the weekend before the crowds get there). I don’t go to Morgan Junction as much anymore either because parking has become more difficult.

As for location, I think somewhere between Morgan Junction/Westwood/Highland Park would be a great area for this type of shop. Admiral and Alaska Junction each have indian already, as has been pointed out.

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[austin]

Parking is an issue almost no matter where. I’ve found that there is always street parking within a block or two of Prost/Bohemian, but I’ve also heard people say that there is no parking at the Alaska Junction despite a few blocks of free lots behind the shops. Both the reality and perceptions of parking availability are something a new establishment has to contend with, particularly in the takeaway market.

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[Hydrangea]

Delridge is an untapped market. Consider North Delridge! You should see all the cars going up and down all day long, not to mention the buses full of people. Put in a tasty restaurant, and I’m sure you will have customers lining up! Those of us who live in the area would appreciate more restaurants we can walk to.

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[squareeyes]

If you locate in the Morgan Junction you’ll get a ton of business from the patrons at Beveridge Place.

Also ONION BHAJII!!

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[curryman]

Hello Folks ! !

Many thanks again for all your suggestions regarding menu and location. We’ll let you know about the tasting and menu when we are closer to opening our doors.

Its going to take a while before we open.

Stay Tuned and feel free to drop us any suggestions and ideas.

thanks again,

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[roguedelux]

Westwood area needs more eating options, especially Indian. I would grab and go if in the hood. Good luck!

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