East India Grill

A family member recommended this place to me. This is a fun find right off the exit for federal way. It's diagonally across from Red Robin. The ambience is decent and the noise level was moderate. It looked like they have a buffet during the day time. Service was kind and patient. The quality of the food unexpectedly surpassed my expectations. I was expecting food court level however this is definitely above average. We had the grilled lamb, lamb curry and butter chicken. I loved how they brought it out on the little candle heaters to keep them warm. The lamb was tender and a little on the saltier side. The dipping gravy sauce has some sweeter notes which balanced it out. Garlic Naan was hot fresh and on point. The lamb curry and butter chicken had spices and savory creamy textures which I took some home for lunch the next day. I would come back to try other curries and grilled items.

I can't believe we've been coming here since their opening in 2009. We don't come here as often as we like to due to distance and leading a busy life. However, everytime we go here, we absolutely love it. Everything is delish. My fav: lamb curry, chicken marsala,.veggie fritters, all the desserts. You can't go wrong. I just wish I had a bigger tummy to fill up!Way back when, they used to bring naan at your table, now they have it at the buffet. I like this better because it's a choice! Parking is easy peasy - park in the back or front.They lightened it up since we last visited. I remember it being very dark, mysterious, and semi- romantic. They really perked it up by removing the curtains and painting the walls white. My kid especially liked the peaceful nature-filled show that was on TV.Also, no kids beyond a certain point because there's hot food and nobody wants to see them hurt.We met the owners (original ones since 2009) and they are super sweet and friendly. See you next time!

Friday 11/3/2023 Lunch Buffet and Saturday 11/4/2023 DinnerAll I can say is, they were both good, flavorfully delicious and so yummy. Every bite melts in your mouth. Each dish have its own unique taste with different spices. So many different Indian Bread Naan to choose from. We ordered a few and they were all pleasantly tasty. My favorite is the curried mussels and the curry lamb -bone inDecorations are beautifully arranged for a fine dining restaurant to have an East Indian feel and taste. Very elegant, good job to you all. The workers were friendly and helpful. Met the owner and he was very down to earth and shared with us his restaurant history, very impressive. There's enough room for a small party. Bathroom was clean, lots of parking space and closer to I-5 freeway. I would surely recommend this place for East Iandian food.

First time trying this spot. The naan and paratha was nice but that's the extent of it. We tried this highly recommended dish on the menu called 'magnificent paneer ' but it was far from it tasted very much like sweet tomato ketchup and we didn't like it at all. Also I found this board asking to use silverware and not use hands very amusing. I have been to many indian fine dining restaurants and never seen such a sign anywhere. How do you eat roti with cutlery?Also the ambience didn't feel like fine dining as such, so not sure why it's called that. Service was fine, they didn't bother asking if we wanted something else or dessert before handing us our bill and thats saying something #iykyk

Oh YUM! This was the best Indian food I have ever had. So much so, that I'm giving them 5-stars even though they didn't give me what I ordered.I ordered the mixed seafood grill, which was supposed to include salmon and shrimp. However, there was no shrimp to be found. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Oh, how I love you Pacific Northwest! The mild curry sauce was so flavorful, but not overbearing.I ordered their mango mousse for dessert because it seemed so enticingly different. I don't think that's what I received. Once I returned to my hotel, it seemed like they gave me rice pudding. It was decent, but not worth the $8.00 I'd spent to get the more interesting dessert.

I stopped by here because I was craving Indian food, but good Indian food. I saw this place had good ratings and fellow Yelpers you did not disappoint. I did a to go order of matar paneer, channa masala, aloo gobi and tandoori roti. My pics don't do it justice because I couldn't wait. I had to dig in. Oh, and the service was great. Greeted with a smile and great service. I will come back again.

I haven't had Indian cuisine is a long time and finding East India Grill really hit the spot! They had their lunch buffet available til 3pm on Saturday. I called to inquire before heading over.What a great way to try their dishes! They had a huge selection - vegetarian and various meat selections, with various rice options and Naans. Plus desserts (mango mousse, rice pudding, sweet watermelon, cashew pudding (can't remember what it's called but it was good)), salad, sauces and soups! The flavors are on point. I was so into the dishes that I forgot to take pics except I took a pic of the mango lassi drink -yum!My favorites were mushroom massala, majestic chicken, chicken karahi, lamb curry, and tikki chicken massala!!The staff are very welcoming and the manager is sweet...makes you a special potato cheese appetizer with all the fixings. Will definitely be back!

Good food and good service. It is on the pricier side for indian food but the atmosphere is fancier than other places. The butter chicken ,tikka masala , lamb medallions , chicken vindaloo and naan (all flavors of naan ) are all great options.

I love buffet, but unfortunately can no longer eat as much as I want. But this place is such a good value for the variety it offers (look at the pictures). My only complaint is none of the dishes are spicy enough. Also the ice cream machine was broken during both of my visits.

Half-empty on a Saturday night, here's why...Overpriced: The prices here are super premium. For a family of two adults and three kids 9-13 our bill was $150 for three entrees we split, two appetizers, and some naan.Small portions: I understand that typical american portions are oversized, but this was ridiculously the other direction. $21 for butter chicken, literally each of us had a small soup spoon scoop because that was all there was.Pretentious and tacky: Sings, yes literally signs all over the restaurant saying that it was a fine dining establishment and admonishing people to use silverware to eat (I'm not kidding), while they have plastic chandeliers...Automatic gratuity: doesn't say anywhere on the menu, but they tack on 18% gratuity AND then ask for additional tip.The food was good, but absolutely not worth the cost, which is why it was half empty.