Desi Pizza Kitchen — Restaurant in Seattle

I walked into Desi Pizza Kitchen not knowing what to expect. My friends and I were in the neighborhood and wanted to try a pizza place that we’ve never been to before. We were very pleasantly surprised!

Desi Pizza Kitchen isn’t a very big restaurant. There’s a counter to order at and just 4 or 5 small tables to sit at. Luckily, it wasn’t very busy on a Thursday night, and most of the folks who stopped in ordered takeout so we had a nice quiet place to sit and enjoy our food.

We ordered a variety of items off the menu to try:

1. Chili Chicken Momos — these were chicken dumplings in a spicy chili sauce 🥵. So delicious—highly recommend.

2. French fries (always gotta try the fries!)—for $4.99, these were an incredible value. They were crispy and delicious (the seasoning was great—reminded me a bit of Red Robin?) and were a very large helping. Will definitely go back to try their chicken tenders and fries combo.. for some reason I just have to try chicken tenders at some point at every restaurant I go to if they’re on the menu.

3. Old Man Nick salad—this was pretty much a Greek salad. Nothing to really write home about, but the ingredients were very fresh and it was pretty size-able for just $9.99. Shareable b/t 4 people alone but 6 with the amount of food we ordered.

4. Butter Chicken wings—these wings were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. I thought they could’ve been spicier (they weren’t spicy at all), but maybe it was my fault for ordering just the ‘medium’ spice level.

5. Butter Chicken pizza XL—I’ve never had butter chicken pizza before, and after this experience I don’t think it’ll be my last time. The pizza had a good amount of chicken on it. W.

6. “The Bay” pizza XL—this 16”pizza had pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, black olives, and mushrooms. This is an S-Tier combo for protein lovers like me so definitely had to order it. If there weren’t any ladies in the group, I probably would have rolled this up like a burrito and ate it in one sitting all by myself 😂

The staff were very friendly. The bill came out to just over $100 that we split b/t 6 people. Overall, I was impressed with the food at Desi Pizza Kitchen and would definitely recommend trying. I’m more of a thin-crust pizza guy (unless it’s Chicago deep dish), but I would eat this...

I really want to support this local spot because the food was consistently great every time I visited. Their dishes were always fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, making it clear they take pride in what they serve. It’s the kind of place you can rely on when you're craving something comforting and delicious. Today was different…

The woman who works the front is quite unfriendly and often seems impatient. On my last visit, I was disappointed to find out that the dish I initially wanted was out of stock, which, of course, happens sometimes. But rather than being understanding, she tapped her fingers impatiently while I tried to figure out an alternative. It was a small gesture, but it left me feeling rushed and uncomfortable, especially since I was trying to support a local business. I ordered my normal sandwich since what I originally wanted was out of stock. The sandwich is completely different and missing A LOT of what is normally on it. It was also just drenched in dressing, I just threw it out. It was not edible.

I get that running a busy spot can be stressful, but a little more patience and kindness would go a long way. The food is great, but if you're going to treat your customers with that level of indifference, it definitely impacts the overall experience. Hopefully, they can work on making the service a bit more welcoming, as the food truly deserves that...

I’m still sitting in the restaurant as I write this review, I can’t wait till I get home to post this.

If you love Indian food, if you love pizza, Desi Pizza Kitchen is a MUST.

Chili Momos (chicken) - doughy, soft, thick and sauced up. These dumplings are full of flavor, you can’t go wrong.

Fries (regular) - I’m a ketchup fiend. I have to have my fries with ketchup. No ketchup, no fries. The fries here? I devoured without a drop of ketchup in sight. It’s a beautiful mix of crispy, pillowy goodness with perfectly balanced seasoning of salt and other spices.

Chicken Wings (Hot) - Meaty, wet and sauced up. These went down too easy.

Butter Chicken Pizza (Medium Spice) - I’ve had Indian pizza before and it’s been good. But my oh my does this pizza blow anything like it out of the water. The flavor is POPPING, perfectly rationed chicken and beautifully spread sauce. The crust is phenomenal, it’s airy with just the right amount of thickness. 10/10.

My wife and I agreed that we have to come back here and try more things...