Shalimar — Restaurant in Redmond

Pros: Restaurant is rather large and nicely appointed. Ambiance is pleasant. Food was seasoned well and had good flavor. Portions were very respectable. Service was accommodating; we were one of only three tables occupied. Cons: Appetizer was served without one of its condiments. No time was allowed for us to enjoy our appetizer as entrees were served immediately following appetizer. Other than the naan, which sadly was burnt, neither entree ordered tasted as though it was freshly made. Everything was dry, overcooked and served only slightly warm (perhaps reheated not quite enough? This might explain how/why it arrived so fast.). There are so many eating establishments of this cuisine type in the area that I would not likely choose a return...

I have been coming to here for years and have never had a bad experience. Every visit now has been as good as I remember my first visit in 2009.

The owner is from India and has had this restaurant (according to one of my Professors) for close to 2 decades if not more. A restaurant that lasts that long on the Ave clearly has earned it's place. Just the aroma walking through the door makes me angrily hungry.

There is a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from the Indian sub-continent that are all amazingly flavorful and filling. The chef is always willing to tweak the spice level above the normal 1-5* system if you ask for it, but you should expect...

I used to love Shalimar back in the day, so I was thrilled to discover that Chef Wasif (who also works as a sous chef at the Moët & Chandon Impérial Lounge!) is now offering catering and weekly meal prep.

The food is every bit as amazing as I remember—fresh, flavorful, and not too pricey. My family and I have been ordering weekly meals, and it’s such a lifesaver on busy days. We’ve also had them cater a few events, and the guests couldn’t stop talking about how good everything was. I’m sharing some pictures so you can see for yourself!

If you’re looking for top-quality catering or convenient meal prep, Chef Wasif and his team are absolutely worth...