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Gateway To India
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Veg-options
Lacto
Indian
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian food. Has a vegetarian section on the menu with a few vegan suitable dishes: samosas, veggie pakora, pappadum, aloo ghobi, aloo parantha, mango sorbet. The weekday lunch buffet includes only 1 or 2 vegan items. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed 5:00pm-9:00pm, Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-9:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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2603 6th Ave, Tacoma, Washington, USA, 98406
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Last update on 19 Nov 2014 by Guest
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19 Reviews
First Review by MelChelle
obscurebrilliance
Points +30
Ok Indian food lots of options - Edit
I like the well marked menu which has lots of vegan options
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Well labeled menu, Lots of spices
Cons: Aggressive up selling was annoying
Guest
KodiakPA
Points +36
Awesome Food & Service - Edit
Awesome food and service. Highly recommend. Some of the best Indian food I ever had. If I visit Tacoma I’m coming back.
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SamuelParker
Points +17
Excellent - Edit
As a cultural anthropologist who has spent years living in India I can attest to the fact that the vegetarian food at Gateway to India is some of the best you will find anywhere. The food is actually better than North Indian restaurant food in India; it is more like the kind of food that the best domestic cooks make for themselves at home.
Read morePros: friendly staff, great food, comfortable surroundings
Cons: can't really think of anything to say here, can't really think of anything to say here, can't really think of anything to say here
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AlisonJoy
Points +243
Rats running around inside - Edit
There were rats running around inside. We told the owner ansmd she did not care at all and replied with "it's an old building". I reported it to the health department. Gross!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-05
Cons: Rats
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cabrillonurse
Points +17
Delicious buffet - Edit
We enjoyed a quick vegan lunch at their buffet. The potatoes were super along with the garbanzo bean curry and the coconut curry. Very friendly staff too.
Read morePros: Vegetarian selection, friendly staff, speed in and out.
Guest
bEzz
Points +1739
Cares about vegans - Edit
This spot tries hard to accommodate vegan guests, especially during buffet hours. The food is reliably delicious. The complimentary lentil soup is vegan. The cilantro chutney is not. The vegetarian section of the menu indicates which dishes are vegan or can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Lovely owner who cares about vegan guests , Delicious Indian food
Guest
Dee7
Points +20
Best Indian restaurant in Tacoma - Edit
Love this place! Menu options clearly labeled. Lots of vegan options. Staff is very attentive and very accommodating. Just tell them you’re vegan and they will have so many recommendations for you!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-22
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Stephaneen
Points +1247
Decent. - Edit
Food was good. Clearly marked vegan items on the menu. Service was meh - lady working was rude. Man who was working could sense that and tried to be friendly. I ordered one star and the dish was super spicy! Mouth was on fire!
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Service, Spice level is inaccurate
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BrookeGrey-Elbe
Points +22
Delicious! - Edit
Decided to try Indian food for the first time about a month ago. Gateway to India was completely AMAZING. Totally vegan friendly and the staff is always wonderful. So glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried this flavorful cuisine!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices, Customizable , They deliver
Cons: Not a thing :)
Guest
AlyssaHodges
Points +193
Lentil souppppp! - Edit
A lot of things are also gluten free
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blissful_adventurer
Points +38
A favorite - Edit
If you call and order to go, like I usually go, just go ahead and tell them you're vegan and they will accommodate a dish for you. My favorite is always the Sag Aloo. Spinach and potato. Gateway to India is also always at the Proctor Farmers Market on Saturdays and they gracefully always ask if you're vegan to make sure they are serving you correcting. I find this very nice considering the crowds that are there.
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Perphe
Points +151
A favorite - Edit
Relaxed atmosphere and a nice open feel to the place. Good service. The food is good and filling, and all meals include a cup of yummy lentil soup. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. This place is a North Tacoma favorite, and with good reason.
Read morePros: Friendly and fast service, Comfortable atmosphere
Guest
Mae
Points +60
Great place to eat! - Edit
I LOVE this place! Definitely one of my top two favorites in Tacoma. They have many vegan options that are clearly marked (vegan or may be made vegan.) I love the split pea soup they serve with all of their entrees, and the basmati rice!
Read morePros: many vegan options, delicious food
Cons: not 100% vegan
Guest
catnip
Points +62
Delicious and easy to eat at as a vegan - Edit
Their food has been consistently delicious; vegan and vegetarian dishes are in their own section, and they are marked as vegan, or can be made vegan.
Read morePros: Separate menu section with vegan options, Good place to take non-vegans
Cons: Limited bread options
Guest
SnuggleBear
Points +179
a Vegan-positive Indian restaurant - Edit
I have been to many Indian restaurants but the vegan options are not always that positive -- even at the vegetarian restaurants. Gateway takes this seriously as I believe one of the owners is also a vegan. Everything vegan-friendly is well- marked. If there is something that you want that may be vegetarian but not vegan, they will modify it for you. They do use the same fryer for all foods so be conscious of that. They may be able to bake some options instead of frying if you want and they are available to do so.
Read moreThe food is also really good quality. There is always a large wait staff to help and check on you and always friendly.
Pros: Vegan-aware, Great food, Always busy but helpful
Guest
DavidDunning
Points +49
inconsistent - Edit
My wife and i have been there three times. The spices were very inconsistent each time. We had a waiter tell us there is no such thing to a question we had so I told him maybe he should tell that to the ones I have at home.
Read moreThey do have some nice vegetarian choices
I found the prices a bit high and there is better around for the money
Guest
veganlogger
Points +61
Probably the Best Indian Food in Tacoma - Edit
Let's face it: Tacoma is not the best place for ethnic food. Gateway to India is one of a few Indian restaurants I've been to and it's my favorite so far. I've done the lunch buffet once and had dinner 3 or 4 times. The vegan options are clearly marked with asterisks, which is handy, but I wish there were more of them. The aloo gobi is good, but I was expecting it to be more saucy. I've also had the vegetable biranyi, which I ordered at a 4 for spiciness because that's what I usually get at other restaurants. It was so spicy, I couldn't eat it. The next time I went I had the saag tofu and I ordered a 2 to be safe, and it tasted like there was no spice at all.
Read moreI wish the samosas and chutneys were vegan.
Pros: Tasty, Clearly labeled
Cons: Spiciness is inconsistent, Pricy
Guest
bayzydk
Points +108
Great place to catch up with old friends! - Edit
Food is tasty, if but a little pricey at times. Vegan lentil soup is served free before every meal. Lots of tasty vegan options. What I love most about this place though is that you can sit and stay for hours---there's never a push to get patrons out the door, like at some establishments. I always come here when I know that a friend and I have a lot of catching up to do!
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MelChelle
Points +24
best indian in western WA - Edit
As a vegan you can trust that they are serving you what you ask for. Staff is knowledgable and will anwser questions. I would not eat at any other Indian Rest. in Tacoma. Even with the remodel there can be a wait but it is worth it. Enjoy.
Read morePros: family owned, authentic cuisuine, many vegan options
Cons: service can be slow
Guest
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