Menus checked November 2026
What Indian food costs in Seattle
Typical prices for 52 dishes, from 47 restaurant menus we read. The dot is the typical (middle) price; the band shows where most places sit. Prices are in US dollars.
Goat Biryani$2220 menus
Goat Curry$2119 menus
Vindaloo$19.5018 menus
Butter Chicken$1929 menus
Chicken Tikka Masala$1927 menus
Chicken Biryani$1925 menus
Korma$1922 menus
Kadai$1917 menus
Saag Paneer$18.9534 menus
Chicken Tikka$18.9529 menus
Malai Kofta$1824 menus
Bhindi Masala$1823 menus
Paneer Butter Masala$1820 menus
Tandoori Chicken$17.9529 menus
Chana Masala$17.7532 menus
Paneer Tikka$17.5026 menus
Veg Biryani$1617 menus
Chilli Chicken$1521 menus
Chilli Paneer$1518 menus
Chicken 65$1515 menus
Samosa$838 menus
Paratha$824 menus
Aloo Tikki$7.7524 menus
Rasmalai$724 menus
Kulcha$722 menus
Gulab Jamun$6.5023 menus
Lassi$625 menus
Naan$4.2530 menus
Roti$430 menus
Masala Chai$428 menus
typical price middle half of prices
Where the favourites cost less
The lowest prices we found for the most-listed dishes. Portions and what comes with the dish differ, so check the menu.
Samosa
Typical $8
- Bombay Burger, Seattle: $4.99
- Nirvana Indian and Nepali Cuisine, Seattle: $5.24
- Tandoori Slice, Des Moines: $5.49
Saag Paneer
Typical $18.95
- Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR 1924), Bellevue: $10.99
- Great Cuisine of India, Lakewood: $12.95
- Manraj Palace, Kent: $13
Chana Masala
Typical $17.75
- Manraj Palace, Kent: $11
- Mayuri International Foods, Redmond: $12
- Mayuri Bakery & Cafe, Redmond: $12
Naan
Typical $4.25
- Biryani Pizza House, Redmond: $2.49
- Punjabi Tadka, Bellevue: $3.49
- India Mahal, University Place: $3.95
Roti
Typical $4
- Manraj Palace, Kent: $2
- Punjabi Tadka, Bellevue: $2.49
- Biryani Pizza House, Redmond: $2.49
Tandoori Chicken
Typical $17.95
- Sitar Indian Cuisine, Kirkland: $9
- Manraj Palace, Kent: $11
- The Everest Kitchen, Shoreline: $13.95
The full table
| Dish | Typical | Most places | Menus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samosa | $8 | $5.95 to $9 | 38 |
| Saag Paneer | $18.95 | $15.25 to $20 | 34 |
| Chana Masala | $17.75 | $15 to $18 | 32 |
| Naan | $4.25 | $4 to $5 | 30 |
| Roti | $4 | $3.60 to $5 | 30 |
| Tandoori Chicken | $17.95 | $16 to $19 | 29 |
| Butter Chicken | $19 | $16 to $20 | 29 |
| Chicken Tikka | $18.95 | $16 to $20 | 29 |
| Masala Chai | $4 | $4 to $4.95 | 28 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | $19 | $16 to $20 | 27 |
| Paneer Tikka | $17.50 | $15 to $19.40 | 26 |
| Lassi | $6 | $5 to $7.50 | 25 |
| Chicken Biryani | $19 | $17 to $21.50 | 25 |
| Aloo Tikki | $7.75 | $7 to $10 | 24 |
| Paratha | $8 | $6 to $10.50 | 24 |
| Malai Kofta | $18 | $15.95 to $19.95 | 24 |
| Rasmalai | $7 | $5.75 to $8 | 24 |
| Bhindi Masala | $18 | $15.75 to $19 | 23 |
| Gulab Jamun | $6.50 | $5.75 to $7 | 23 |
| Korma | $19 | $16.95 to $20 | 22 |
| Kulcha | $7 | $6 to $7.75 | 22 |
| Chilli Chicken | $15 | $14 to $18.50 | 21 |
| Goat Biryani | $22 | $20 to $24.50 | 20 |
| Paneer Butter Masala | $18 | $17 to $19 | 20 |
| Goat Curry | $21 | $18.50 to $23 | 19 |
| Vindaloo | $19.50 | $17.15 to $21 | 18 |
| Chilli Paneer | $15 | $13.60 to $15 | 18 |
| Veg Biryani | $16 | $14.95 to $19 | 17 |
| Kadai | $19 | $16 to $20 | 17 |
| Chicken 65 | $15 | $13.50 to $16 | 15 |
| Fish Curry | $21 | $19.25 to $22.50 | 15 |
| Kheer | $6.95 | $6 to $7.25 | 15 |
| Gajar Halwa | $8 | $6.95 to $8 | 13 |
| Aloo Gobi | $18 | $15.95 to $20 | 13 |
| Shrimp Masala | $19 | $18.50 to $21 | 13 |
| Dosa | $11 | $9.50 to $13.50 | 11 |
| Medu Vada | $10 | $8.25 to $11.50 | 11 |
| Pani Puri | $11 | $8.50 to $12.25 | 11 |
| Bhel Puri | $9.50 | $6.75 to $13.50 | 11 |
| Thali | $15 | $14 to $19.50 | 11 |
| Gobi Manchurian | $14 | $12 to $15 | 11 |
| Idli | $9.50 | $8 to $10 | 10 |
| Seekh Kebab | $18.50 | $16.25 to $20 | 10 |
| Puri | $7 | $5.25 to $9.25 | 10 |
| Kulfi | $7 | $6 to $8 | 10 |
| Pav Bhaji | $13 | $10 to $15 | 9 |
| Dal Tadka | $17 | $13 to $18 | 9 |
| Dal Makhani | $17 | $15 to $18 | 9 |
| Lamb Rogan Josh | $22 | $20 to $26 | 9 |
| Hakka Noodles | $16.25 | $12.75 to $17 | 8 |
| Parotta | $7 | $5.25 to $7.25 | 8 |
| Filter Coffee | $4 | $3.25 to $4.85 | 8 |
How we work this out: we read the dish names and prices on restaurant menus, match each dish to a standard name, drop prices that look like party trays or typos, and use the middle price once at least 8 places list a dish. Compare cities in the Curry Price Index.