Sitar Indian Cuisine: Authentic Flavors of India in Kirkland

Sitara is one of the best Indian restaurants in Kirkland! Their buffet is absolutely amazing — everything tastes so fresh and flavorful. The biryani, in particular, feels so close to home with that perfect balance of spices and aroma. I also highly recommend trying the baby corn curry leaves snack — it’s crispy, unique, and so delicious! The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the food always hits the spot. A must-visit for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors!

Friendly staff and delicious food! Our server recommended Chicken 65 Biryani and it was absolutely amazing. We chose 3 chicken dishes and all were amazingly tender and flavorful. Pictured are the biryani, Madras curry, and tandoori chicken.

Went here for lunch, party of 3. Fast service and good ambience. We ordered Chicken Pepper Soup, 2 starters - Pepper Fish Fry and Shrimp 65 and garlic naan, malabar porotta. Overall food was great. Soup and starters were exceptionally good. As close to authentic indian taste and the best i have eaten in Seattle East Side. Biryani was also quite good, portions are quite big as well. Overall we went in with no expectations and were pleasantly surprised. Do give it a try for sure.

Amazing Vegetarian dishes. I didn't see many reviews for Veg dishes, so I was a little hesitant at first. But they turned out to be very good. Tried the Vijayawada Paneer Biryani and Curry Leaf Gobi fry. Medium spicy was so sufficient for typical Indian tastebuds.

I had an amazing dining experience at Sitar Indian Restaurant — highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors. Every dish we ordered was delicious and cooked to perfection. We tried Tandoori Fish, which was beautifully grilled with a smoky char and perfectly balanced spices. The Mutton Soup was a standout—hearty, flavorful, and comforting, just like a home-cooked dish. Loved Chicken sukka. The Thalapakatti Biryani had the perfect blend of aromatic rice and tender meat, with that signature South Indian flair. And the Chicken Sukka—wow! It was dry-roasted with spices, full of bold flavor, and incredibly satisfying. On top of the delicious food, the service was excellent—warm, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. If you’re looking for authentic Indian food with exceptional taste and great hospitality, Sitar is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

We come to Sitar quite often because we love the service and the food. The staff is very friendly and really go above and beyond to ensure their customers have a great experience. The food is fresh and delicious. We know we can count on having a consistently exceptional experience at Sitar. We highly recommend this restaurant!

Wow! This place knocks it out of the park!! I got an order of the buttered chicken, cheesy Naan & a mango Lassy everything had amazing flavor, good portion size and the service is top notch took the photo at the end of my meal sorry lol this is definitely going to be regular stop when I’m in the area

This place offers awesome food quality, with all dishes delivering really great, authentic flavor. It's a shame that the service was slow and unattended, as only two servers appeared to be handling a considerable number of guests. The restaurant decor was well-maintained, and with improved service, this spot has the potential to be truly outstanding. Updated 7/25 went back for another shot for dining in, and the experience was much better and staff was helpful and attentive. We tried the Apollo fish appetizer (best in Eastside/Seattle hands down) as well as a goat dish. Both were excellent I can't wait to go back and try more dishes!