Mother India Cuisine in Seattle, WA

4.4(1,118)$20–30Seattle, WA
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Rated 4.4 stars based on 1118 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Seattle, WA • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Mother India Cuisine is an Indian buffet located in Seattle, WA, in the South Lake Union neighborhood. With a rating of 4.4 stars from 1118 reviews, the restaurant offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range is between $20 and $30. Mother India Cuisine provides a dining experience with a focus on Indian buffet offerings. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this establishment.

Good to know

  • Mother India Cuisine has a listed address in Seattle, WA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 1,118 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
1515 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 257-0701
Today
11 AM–9:45 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (1,118 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.4 weighted · 1,118 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 1,118 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,118 / 841 median
04,205 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (4.45) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 4205+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9:50 PM
monday
11 AM–9:45 PM
saturday
11 AM–9:50 PM
sunday
11 AM–9:45 PM
thursday
11 AM–9:45 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9:45 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9:45 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Many vegetarian optionsGood for DinnerWi-Fi

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy QuietGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

19 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$21.9921 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$20.9920 mentions
  • Veggie Samosa$8.9913 mentions
  • Mother India Tandoori Platter$25.9912 mentions
  • Butter Specialty$15.9911 mentions
  • Goan Curry$15.999 mentions
  • Malai Kofta$15.998 mentions
  • Pakoras$10.998 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka$13.997 mentions
  • Palak Masala$15.996 mentions
  • Masala Makhani$15.996 mentions
  • Moher Indian Dum Biryani$15.995 mentions
  • Dum Bhuna$15.995 mentions
  • Chana Masala$18.994 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken Wings$13.994 mentions
  • Mother India Vegetable Platter$14.993 mentions
  • Samosa Chaat$13.993 mentions
  • Chili Masala$15.993 mentions
  • Shahi Korma$15.993 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

77 items with prices
  • Aloo Tikki$7.99

    Delicately spiced potato patties, fried crisp on the outside. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

  • Crispy Shrimp$13.99

    Batter fried golden brown shrimp, served with sweet and hot chili sauce.

  • Mother India Vegetable Platter$14.99

    An assortment of veggie samosa, aloo tikka, paneer pakora, and veggie pakora. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.

  • Pakoras$10.99

    Delicately spiced fried fritters, lightly battered in chickpea flour. Served with cilantro and tamarind chutneys.

  • Paneer Tikka$13.99

    Tender pieces of cheese marinated with delicate spices and roasted in the tandoor clay oven. Served with sliced onions and our special cilantro and tamarind chutneys.

  • Samosa Chaat$13.99

    Crispy vegetable samosa mildly spiced, served with potatoes, chickpeas, onions, cilantro and tamarind chutneys.

  • Tandoori Chicken Wings$13.99

    Spicy chicken wings roasted in the tandoor clay oven. Served with sweet chili sauce.

  • Veggie Samosa$8.99

    Golden fried flaky pastry stuffed with seasonal potatoes and peas. Served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

  • Caesar Salad$9.99

    Fresh Romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and traditional Caesar dressing.

  • Dal Soup$10.99

    Homemade lentil soup prepared in a traditional Indian style.

  • House Salad$9.99

    Crisp mixed greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers served with choice of Mediterranean or ranch dressing.

  • Mother India Salad$9.99

    Chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers mixed in a tangy sauce.

  • Muligatawny Soup$10.99

    A rich chicken, lentil and rice soup flavored with Indian spices and finished with a hint of lemon.

  • Tomato Soup$10.99

    A rich curried tomato soup spiced with basil, cumin, curry leaves and a touch of cream.

  • Aloo Gobi$18.99

    Potatoes and cauliflower sauteed with onions and fresh herbs.

  • Baigan Bharta$18.99

    Eggplant baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs, sautéed onions, green peas, and tomatoes.

  • Chana Masala$18.99

    Chickpeas cooked over a slow fire, blended with spices and tomatoes.

  • Dal Maharani$18.99

    Mixed lentils cooked with select herbs and spices.

  • Okra Masala$18.99

    Okra cooked with sautéed onion, tomatoes, special herbs and spices.

  • Shahi Mutter Paneer$19.99

    Cubes of mild, homemade Indian cheese and green peas cooked in a smooth masala gravy.

  • Tadka Dal$18.99

    Yellow lentils cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and fresh herbs and spices.

  • Vegetable Malai Kofta$18.99

    A traditional malai kofta sauce made from tomatoes, onions, fresh cream and roasted Indian spice.

  • Butter Specialty$15.99

    A delicious smooth butter, tomato and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic. Made to order with your choice of protein.

  • Chili Masala$15.99

    A roasted chili curry sauce with green bell peppers, tomatoes, ginger and onion ginger in a special blend of herbs. Made to order with your choice of protein.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

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1,118 reviews

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Mother India Cuisine has a 4.4-star rating based on 1118 customer reviews.