This is the FIRST Indian mama shop i see in Seattle!!!
Our friend Julius had just moved to University District. Well, we were really excited for him and wanna help him to ‘warm-up’ his new place on a chilly day in fall… So…while waiting for him, BH & I once again explored the neighbourhood and saw an interesting place!! haha.. Chili’s Deli & Mart (no website)We didn’t managed to take a front view of this shop BUT pls do not expect this place to look posh? heh.. in fact, it looks old , like those old indian coffee shops off Jalan Besar in SG
Anyhow, we haven’t eaten authentic Indian food for the longest time, so upon looking at the affordable prices of the menu, we decided to go give a try.. ( menu had vegetraian and non-vegetarian selections)
Right, the place was empty when we arrived… there were a no. of pple walking into the stall for take-aways and to buy cigaretts. The interior was very clean! Indian music was playing in the background with nice indian deco .. the aroma of spices and curry… 🙂
I ordered Masala Dosai – this came with chutney. Dosai was made on the spot.. it was hot and crispy. The potatoes were well marinated with spices.. and it tasted like those we had back home!!
BH ordered Chicken Briyani. It looks and taste different from what we have in SG. The difference is a good one! More spices! more fragant!
I also requested for Papudom ( indian crackers, i don’t know how to spell) and they gave it to us! The crackers are not the type I was expecting but still taste good!
Total bill with tips: US$23
A humble place with humble owners and they serve great food!! 🙂 Will go back again!
Here’s their address:
Chili’s Deli & Mart
5002 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105