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Shamiana Restaurant
I could have enjoyed my evening in Seattle area. I went to this place just based on the name. The ambience was good and we were seated immediately. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Tikka with the hopes that we are goign to enjoy the authentic Indian and Pakistani (as they advertised) flavors. "Tikka"(s) are generally very flavorful and spicy, however what we got was very bland. The Lamb tikka was a disaster. It was half cooked and even the cooked part was extremely tough. When I complained about the "lamb Tikka", I got a "I am sorry" for an answer - no attempt to rectify the problem or offer another option was made. Overall poor quality food - not even close to authentic Indian or Pakistani flavors.…
Great Staff .. Great Food. I love this restaurant and the neighborhood. Excellent food and you will be treated right by the staff. If you do get a chance to talk with Max you will be delighted.
fantastic flavors. The staff is prompt and friendly, the food unusual - you can find it with and without 'bite' - this is a great introduction for those afraid of Indian food and spices. And you'll keep coming back for more! We've gone back for 10 years, and the clients I take there for the lunch buffet have raved about the flavors.…
aggressively okay. we were seated promptly and service was excellent. tasted appetizers of chili shrimp and spicy eggplant. shrimp dish was unimpressive; it was identical to those i have had at chinese restaurants. spicy eggplant was original and delicious. tasted, saag paneer, lamb special and chicken kabuli for dinner. saag paneer was good except for over simmered spinach. chicken was unmemorable, but lamb was tender and well spiced. it completely pained me to pay for papadams and the chutney sampler, which are usually served complimentary in most indian restaurants. overall, there was quite the indian atmosphere, which attempted to overshadow average food with extraordinary prices.…
This popular Kirkland Indian spot draws lunchtime crowds with its generous buffet..
The Scene
Lines form for an exceptional, good-value lunch buffet around noon. The menu shows intriguing culinary influences from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Kenya. The interior is decorated
with Asian art and hanging fabrics based on actual shamiana--the brightly patterned temporary tents used at fairs and bazaars.
The Food
The lunch buffet offers meat entrees, as well as vegetarian fare and dairy-free preparations. Selections change daily, encouraging repeat visits. Dishes on the buffet are mildly spiced: Naan arrives soft and warm, brushed with clarified butter and sprinkled with nigella seeds. An eggplant hashmet, featuring flavors of yogurt, tomato, coriander and chopped pistachios, also stands out. Beef vindaloo is less like the traditional spicy Indian dish and more like an American beef stew with a kick.…
