Lacto
Indian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Tibetan, Himalayan, Nepali
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Himalayan cuisine encompassing Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian food. Has a vegetarian section on the menu. Open Tue-Thu 3:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 3:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm.


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14 Reviews

First Review by Meggie and Ben

LaurenPumpkin

Points +597

Vegan
09 Feb 2024

A change of pace!

We went here expecting something closer to Northern Indian (which is the norm in the US) and actually pleasantly surprised in how different it was. There is strong Himalayan / Nepalese influence in the style and taste.

We got the samosas, Palak Tofu (like a a saag paneer, but tofu 💚), and the Chana Masala (my favorite dish). As I consider myself a Chana Masala enthusiast, I will say this spice, and sauce is different than the typical Northern Indian. They call it a chat-pata sauce. Try it!!

Everything that is vegan is clearly labeled as vegan. Which is over half the vegetarian menu. What a beautiful world we live in 💚🌱🌎

Paigecs

Points +527

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

They took a step backwards

Annapurna is a gem of Capitol Hill, but they revamped the menu and the formerly comprehensive labeling is now all over the place. Many items which used to be labeled vegan no longer are—but some still have the little v! The server cheerfully told us that they’d removed the label in many places because they thought it hurt sales…but it’s still there in some places, so you have to be in the know to order those things. So frustrating that you would have to ask one by one to know what’s edible now! Not to mention an entire appetizer came totally inedible…(pumpkin pakoras using underripe/undercooked veg). Why is Seattle going backwards on vegan stuff?

EmdotAlice

Points +3103

Vegan
24 Jul 2023

Delicious spinach momos

We’ve come here a few times for take out and finally got to try dining in. The spinach momos are some of the best dumplings we’ve had in Seattle. The samosas here are also pretty good. We’ve tried the Annapurna curry and Monk stir
-fry dishes and they weren’t
bad, but their tofu isn’t that flavorful. I preferred their Chana saag. We’ll try more of the lentil and chana and soups in the future to see what else is good here.

Seatown_vegan

Points +7029

Vegan
19 Oct 2022

Runny curry

Decided on Indian food for dinner and I ordered some samosas, the Annapurna curry with rice and a piece of roti. The samosas were fantastic as they always are. For the curry, I thought that the consistency of it wasn’t thick enough. It was very runny. Not sure if this is normal for Nepalese style curry or not. I would eat here again to try other things but would pass on the Annapurna curry.

Eia

Points +30

Vegetarian
03 Jul 2021

Great food, long wait

Very flavourful curry. Paratha was a bit less exciting but good to combine.

Pros: Flavour, Many options

Cons: Big chunks of vegetables, No indoor yet

veganveronica

Points +1232

Vegan
29 May 2021

Delicious food!

Found this place while walking around Capital Hill. Saw the menu has labeled vegan options. Waited for a seat for a while during dinner time, but it was well worth the wait! Delicious curries, and tofu dishes. They have a type of bread that is like a big bubble, and you pop it and it’s sort of like an elephant ear (fair food). I don’t remember what it’s called, but the waiter assured it was vegan. It comes with a chutney and it’s delicious!

Updated from previous review on 2020-01-01

Pros: Vegan options, Easy to veganize

Cons: Small place, very crowded and loud

Bambi726

Points +24

Vegetarian
26 Aug 2019

This should be 5 stars

Amazing Himalayan/Nepalese/Indian restaurant. They have a large menu section devoted to vegetarian/vegan options. Plenty of veggie appetizers and dishes in the rest of the menu too. The food is excellent!

Pros: Tons of vegan and vegetarian options!, High quality Himalayan and Nepalese food

Cons: None

TrinityJoyFalk

Points +20

Vegan
16 Feb 2019

no way to even enter for a wheelchair user

couldn't get down the stairs

Cons: stairs

eburnett

Points +47

Vegan
18 Oct 2018

Excellent vegan Tibetan & Indian standby

I live pretty close by, so I’ve been dining here as well as getting takeout for a few years now. I usually get the Chana Masala or Annapurna Curry. One of the better Indian/Tibetan restaurants in Seattle.

Tall people exercise caution: The dining room has very low ceilings. I’ve bonked my head once or twice. ;)

Pros: A number of vegan options

CostanzaToupee

Points +314

Vegan
26 Aug 2018

A++

Super super good food. Everything is clearly labeled as vegan or vegetarian. The poori is fantastic, as well as the Goa curry.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great quality, Size-able portions.

Cons: Can get pricey

MalloryLynneBruner

Points +58

Vegan
09 Aug 2017

GREAT

Very good! Staff is incredibly friendly, too. Had the spinach momo to start and the Himalayan curry as my entree. It was all excellent!

bonhommesoleil

Points +45

Vegan
04 Mar 2015

Nepali!! Tibetan! Eat here!

Had a mouth watering meal in this restaurant. Staff is attentive and efficient. We let our waiter know that we were vegan and wanted to sample Nepali and Tibetan cuisine as we had not tried it before. We had the vegan spinach mo-mos; the Tibetan chow-chow noodles; and a deep fried eggplant dish with a coconut curry sauce (Goa curry?). All were excellent. Lively atmosphere in a colourfully decorated dining room. Great for a get together with friends or an intimate one on one.

Pros: Many vegetarian and vegan options, Helpful staff, Fun ambiance

spongecell

Points +20

Vegan
27 Feb 2015

Would give 5 stars

Food is sooo good. Vegan options marked on menu and there is a variety to choose from. Service is good. Currently the dining room is in the basement but it is still nice.

Meggie and Ben

Points +1786

Vegan
23 Aug 2014

Delicious!

Tons of vegetarian and vegan options, all marked on the menu. The food is delicious and atmosphere is really intimate and authentic. Great place to go with a group of friends, including non-veg people. They have an extensive and fun drink menu too!

Pros: Great food, Lots of vegan options, Lots of drinks and cocktails




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