Maurya Indian Grocery & Cafe

Man, this Dosa was excellent! Just LOOK at that perfect shape. It was flawless.While the service is pretty questionable (and the water is dreadful), this dosa was perfectly made! It was crisp, battery and had very good sauces to complement the crunchiness. Inside, the Masala was very good. It wasn't very spicy and manageable since the spices do the job, so overall impressed!I would come back to Maurya to go, especially because of the price

Stopped by for their weekend brunch - I ordered chole bhature + filter coffee.Good was good.Coffee was amazing.Good was freshly made and out in time.The restaurant though does not separate recycle, compost and landfill - a little disappointing.Service was good Love the river out the window - it makes for a peaceful meal. I do think that they can make the eating area a little more whimsical or appealing.

I am no expert on Indian food. But I happen to be a connoisseur of any and all foods that are crispy and savory and fried (bonus points for deep fried). As you can guess, my all-time faves include lumpia, tempura, lechon kawali, fried chicken, and french fries. The diverse and varied cuisines of the Indian subcontinent add a whole other world of lovely, crispy snacks, and even better is that many of these delicacies are gluten-free, which brings me to this nondescript eatery located in the back of a Indian grocery store and on the banks of Issaquah Creek.I had come upon this place after a tiring hike in the Cascades. The cafe was very busy, and it appeared that I was the only person in the place who wasn't Desi. Most of the people there had ordered dosas. After talking to the very patient person at the counter, I found that the Chicken 65 and Pakoras were also gluten-free, so I went all in and ordered those two plus a Masala Dosa. They had informed me that there would be about a 20-minute wait on the dosa and also asked if it would be okay to bring me out the other two dishes first instead of all at once, which was just fine by me and my loudly complaining empty stomach. Once you have your number, you can sit down at one of the tables inside or at the small sitting area on an adjoining outdoor deck.The Chicken 65 and Vegetable Pakora came out after a short wait, and it was my first time eating this mysteriously named chicken dish. The coating was rich with flavor, a light crunch on the outside and even more juicy flavors on the inside. It came with two raw onion rings and a small lime. The lime added another dimension to the flavors. Now, pakora, I have had before. Their pakora was extra crispy and spicy, and shot up to the top of my list of best pakora in and around the Seattle area. Then the dosa arrived. Their dosas are gigantic and likely meant to be shared. It came with a small red, spicy chutney and a tan somewhat sweet chutney, as well as a red spicy soup. I noticed that all the other patrons were eating with their hands, tearing off little pieces and dipping it into the chutneys, which to be honest is my preferred way of eating. The dosa experience was exceptional, with the crepe-like dosa giving a unique tanginess from the fermentation process, coupled with the spiciness of the masala and potato filling. Then, when you dip it into one of the accompanying chutneys, your mouth is filled with awesome, unique flavors and textures that I absolutely enjoyed again and again. If you are every hiking one of the many trails along I-90 and are looking for exciting meal options on the way back to Seattle, I highly recommend Maurya Indian Grocery and Cafe. Or find a friend and share one of their delicious dosas together. Or do both!

Such authentic Indian food. I love the naan and all the curry dishes.All the years I've lived in Issaquah, I was under the impression maurya was only a small market.It's right on the creek. Come wander in for an unexpected treat. The owners and staff are very friendly and patient as it is difficult to decide at times...I highly recommend.

Indian grocery store and restaurant!The Indian grocery stores have all the regular grocery items including fresh veggies. The restaurant makes fresh dosas, Biryanis and curries and also has various curries to go available immediately.

Delicious authentic food with subtle flavors, incredibly tender meat. Biryani was a generous portion and had lovely nuances of clove and cardamom. This place is also a busy grocery store with a multitude of hard to find items from India. I recommended it for its authentic flavors of south Indian cuisines.Overall, this place offers a unique and diverse range of dishes that are flavorful, aromatic, and satisfying. Whether you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian, there are plenty of options to choose from that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

This little gem is absolutely phenomenal! I was taken here by my best friends mom, who found it through a friend. You enter through the grocery, make your way to the back and turn left, voilá, you are there. There is counter service, and a QR code for the menu and also big screens behind the counter, but my brain neglected to remember my glasses, so I couldn't see anything. At any rate the online menu is weird, somehow I got all the items alphabetically and a lot more choices turned we both got the chicken lunch box. Your choice of chicken curry with your level of spice, or mild butter chicken. You also get biriyani, white rice, beet salad, dal, a flatbread and a yogurt sauce. We also got an order of veg samosas, that came with tamarind and mint chutney. Gawd!!! The samosas were the best I have ever had. Soft, warm, stuffed with a slightly spicy filling. I could just eat these. Every day. Then the huge lunch box plate was waiting on a plastic tray. The butter chicken was tandoori pieces in the most delicious creamy butter curry. Her curry chicken was a brownish curry with bone in chicken pieces and medium spice was pretty hot. The yogurt sauce helped to cool it down. The small cup of dal was seasoned so well, a touch of spice and perfect to dip the bread in. I do not like beets, but they were the best beet salad I've ever tried. My friend loved them. The rice was fluffy, perfectly cooked. There was also dessert included, which was a milk based doughnut soaked in a sugar sauce. For $13.99 the lunch box was enough for two meals, so worth it. The atmosphere was basic, but pretty charming considering the large windows looked out on a creek teeming with ducks and other birds. Love this place!

Groceries and especially mangoes were really good. Looks a little congested and cluttered when you arrive but the quality of products looked good. Service was good too. Friendly staff.

I've been in Seattle 3 weeks and while I'm probably not making it to Archipelago, I have an early favorite in the local restaurant sweepstakes. I stopped by Mauyea recently to take the hunger edge off. I picked up an onion chili uthuppam (like a savory pancake) with various chutneys (sauces; I like to cut the uthuppam into triangles and cover them with different chutney combinations) and it made for a great dinner, especially paired with this drink. Ain't gonna find this at Walmart anytime soon. I also got a chicken biryani (spicy chicken, medium, with rice) for lunch. It actually made for 3 lunches so there is VALUE here, something rare in Seattle. I'm quite sure that I'll be returning, maybe even next week!

Chicken 65 biryani was so bad, it was white rice mixed in with raw chicken masala. Do not recommend this place.