Lacto
Indian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Tibetan, Himalayan, Nepali
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Himalayan cuisine encompassing Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian food. Has a vegetarian section on the menu. Not wheelchair accessible. Open Tue-Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm.
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1833 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, USA, 98122
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Added by Meggie and Ben on 17 Aug 2014
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15 Reviews
First Review by Meggie and Ben
EmdotAlice
Points +4748
Delicious spinach momos - Edit
We’ve come here a few times for take out and finally got to try dining in. The spinach momos are some of the best dumplings we’ve had in Seattle. The samosas here are also pretty good. We’ve tried the Annapurna curry and Monk stir-fry dishes, and they weren’t bad, but their tofu isn’t that flavorful. I preferred their Chana saag. We’ll try more of the lentil and chana and soups in the future to see what else is good here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-24
LoreneBlakely
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andyjng
Points +5372
Bland Experience - Edit
I wanted to love Annapurna Cafe after a mishap nearby with a restaurant not being open, but sadly it was just an okay experience food-wise.
Read moreThe restaurant specializes in Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan cuisine from the mountainous regions. While I usually go some apps and a curry, the selection of Tibetan dishes definitely intrigued me so I differed from my usual orders... and that was probably a slight mistake on my end.
We tried their Annapurna Curry with Tofu, the Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa soup, and a Stuffed Paratha. The curry felt very watery and unflavored to the point of it being almost too bland. Paratha was flaky but also bland to us. The thukpa was probably the biggest disappointment. It tasted like a bland vegetable soup that you could throw together at home so I regretted not going for another type of daal or curry.
I also noticed their menu was confusing when it came to labeling what was vegetarian or vegan. They'd go back and forth either listing an item as 'vegan' or using a symbol, or not at all on items I was confident would be vegan friendly.
While the food was bland, I did find the ambiance quite nice with the restaurant being on a lower level and the staff creating quite the mood lighting for us.
Perhaps these dishes were just misses on our end and they have other great items to try. Hopefully if you come, you'll have a better food experience than we did.
EmdotAlice
I agree, some of the dishes here are pretty bland, especially the ones with tofu. I usually recommend trying the spinach momos here, since they seem to be the only thing that is consistently good.
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LaurenPumpkin
Points +904
A change of pace! - Edit
We went here expecting something closer to Northern Indian (which is the norm in the US) and actually pleasantly surprised in how different it was. There is strong Himalayan / Nepalese influence in the style and taste.
Read moreWe got the samosas, Palak Tofu (like a a saag paneer, but tofu 💚), and the Chana Masala (my favorite dish). As I consider myself a Chana Masala enthusiast, I will say this spice, and sauce is different than the typical Northern Indian. They call it a chat-pata sauce. Try it!!
Everything that is vegan is clearly labeled as vegan. Which is over half the vegetarian menu. What a beautiful world we live in 💚🌱🌎
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Paigecs
Points +623
They took a step backwards - Edit
Annapurna is a gem of Capitol Hill, but they revamped the menu and the formerly comprehensive labeling is now all over the place. Many items which used to be labeled vegan no longer are—but some still have the little v! The server cheerfully told us that they’d removed the label in many places because they thought it hurt sales…but it’s still there in some places, so you have to be in the know to order those things. So frustrating that you would have to ask one by one to know what’s edible now! Not to mention an entire appetizer came totally inedible…(pumpkin pakoras using underripe/undercooked veg). Why is Seattle going backwards on vegan stuff?
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
Runny curry - Edit
Decided on Indian food for dinner and I ordered some samosas, the Annapurna curry with rice and a piece of roti. The samosas were fantastic as they always are. For the curry, I thought that the consistency of it wasn’t thick enough. It was very runny. Not sure if this is normal for Nepalese style curry or not. I would eat here again to try other things but would pass on the Annapurna curry.
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Eia
Points +30
Great food, long wait - Edit
Very flavourful curry. Paratha was a bit less exciting but good to combine.
Read morePros: Flavour, Many options
Cons: Big chunks of vegetables, No indoor yet
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veganveronica
Points +1298
Delicious food! - Edit
Found this place while walking around Capital Hill. Saw the menu has labeled vegan options. Waited for a seat for a while during dinner time, but it was well worth the wait! Delicious curries, and tofu dishes. They have a type of bread that is like a big bubble, and you pop it and it’s sort of like an elephant ear (fair food). I don’t remember what it’s called, but the waiter assured it was vegan. It comes with a chutney and it’s delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-01
Pros: Vegan options, Easy to veganize
Cons: Small place, very crowded and loud
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Bambi726
Points +24
This should be 5 stars - Edit
Amazing Himalayan/Nepalese/Indian restaurant. They have a large menu section devoted to vegetarian/vegan options. Plenty of veggie appetizers and dishes in the rest of the menu too. The food is excellent!
Read morePros: Tons of vegan and vegetarian options!, High quality Himalayan and Nepalese food
Cons: None
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TrinityJoyFalk
Points +20
no way to even enter for a wheelchair user - Edit
couldn't get down the stairs
Read moreCons: stairs
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eburnett
Points +47
Excellent vegan Tibetan & Indian standby - Edit
I live pretty close by, so I’ve been dining here as well as getting takeout for a few years now. I usually get the Chana Masala or Annapurna Curry. One of the better Indian/Tibetan restaurants in Seattle.
Read moreTall people exercise caution: The dining room has very low ceilings. I’ve bonked my head once or twice. ;)
Pros: A number of vegan options
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CostanzaToupee
Points +345
A++ - Edit
Super super good food. Everything is clearly labeled as vegan or vegetarian. The poori is fantastic, as well as the Goa curry.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great quality, Size-able portions.
Cons: Can get pricey
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MalloryLynneBruner
Points +58
GREAT - Edit
Very good! Staff is incredibly friendly, too. Had the spinach momo to start and the Himalayan curry as my entree. It was all excellent!
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bonhommesoleil
Points +45
Nepali!! Tibetan! Eat here! - Edit
Had a mouth watering meal in this restaurant. Staff is attentive and efficient. We let our waiter know that we were vegan and wanted to sample Nepali and Tibetan cuisine as we had not tried it before. We had the vegan spinach mo-mos; the Tibetan chow-chow noodles; and a deep fried eggplant dish with a coconut curry sauce (Goa curry?). All were excellent. Lively atmosphere in a colourfully decorated dining room. Great for a get together with friends or an intimate one on one.
Read morePros: Many vegetarian and vegan options, Helpful staff, Fun ambiance
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spongecell
Points +20
Would give 5 stars - Edit
Food is sooo good. Vegan options marked on menu and there is a variety to choose from. Service is good. Currently the dining room is in the basement but it is still nice.
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Meggie and Ben
Points +1786
Delicious! - Edit
Tons of vegetarian and vegan options, all marked on the menu. The food is delicious and atmosphere is really intimate and authentic. Great place to go with a group of friends, including non-veg people. They have an extensive and fun drink menu too!
Read morePros: Great food, Lots of vegan options, Lots of drinks and cocktails
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