Tall ceilings with a beautiful paint job, and an inviting bar make this what other Indian restaurants near Bellevue aren't; a classy joint. I ordered a mojito, my friend an Indian beer, and some small plates. It was just after 9pm and their website advertises late night hours on Fri/Sat but we were told the kitchen was almost closed. They let us get shrimp 65, chicken kebab, samosas and lamb pastries. The chicken kebab was literally one piece of chicken on a stick, the shrimp 65 was exactly that, 6 or 5 pieces of very delicious and nearly spicy shrimp. I liked the veg samosas better than the lamb pastry but both were still very good.
By the time we ate the food which wasn't quite enough to fill our stomachs, I asked the bartender to make me a drink he hadn't made in a long time. I got some kind of raspberry martini that wasn't half bad. I told him this is like drinking Barbie and James Bond at the same time. Overall our bill was 70$ including tip. I found the bartender to be the most friendly and serviceable, the food good, but overpriced, even for Bellevue. Come on, its an Indian restaurant.
Just because its situated in Lincoln Square doesn't mean I want to pay downtown Bellevue prices for an average experience. I would go back again but preferrably when I'm not the one footing the bill. They have a happy hour from 3-6, I think its probably your best bet if you want to try this place out unless you're able to hit them up for the lunch rush.
