Taste of India, Seattle

Mohammed Bhatti shares more than just a name with his son, Mohammed Arfah Bhatti—he shares his place of business. The elder Bhatti once owned his own restaurant, but sold it in favor of helping his son open and run Taste of India. Together, they oversee the creation of traditional Indian fare: curries, vindaloos, house-specialty chicken tikka masala, and homemade mango-pistachio ice cream. Their tandoor oven’s flames reach ultrahigh temperatures to cook lamb, beef, chicken, and exes’ love letters to perfection. But, despite the restaurant’s name, Indian isn’t the only fare they serve. Mediterranean-inspired dishes of Falafel, gyros, and shish kabobs fill out the dinner menu.