Kathakali, An Indian Eatery

This small industrial building in Kirkland may not seem like much at first glance, but they make flawless Kerala specialties. The gunpowder dosa is their best dish—it’s soft and dusted with a sour lentil chile powder that sparkles in the light coming from the giant skylights above. Order that plus the peppery, onion-packed nalla molagu chicken curry and some malabar parotta that pulls apart like ribbons. And don't even get us started on the crispy pakoras with chunks of kale, red onions, and cashews dredged in a chickpea batter.