Biryani & Curry King

Biryani & Curry King offers a lunchtime alternative to the deli format found on some Pioneer Square corners: Indian and Indo-Chinese cooking with a weekday buffet. The restaurant serves curries, biryani, noodles and naan in a casual setting; the listing checked showed 4.7/5 from 260 votes. Recent comments praise the flavours and friendly service, with mentions of naan and lamb dishes. The buffet is the main draw for anyone who wants to try several things in one visit.

The restaurant’s website confirms a Monday-to-Friday buffet from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but does not publish a fixed price there; ask about the cost and dishes available when you arrive. The menu includes different rice, curry and vegetarian preparations, so ordering à la carte is another option if the buffet does not fit the day or your appetite. The selection and pace of service may vary; arrive early if you have limited time before returning to a museum or office.

The address is 105 1st Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98104; phone (206) 582-1981. Its published general hours are Wednesday to Monday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and it closes on Tuesdays; the buffet is weekday lunch only. It is within walking distance of Pioneer Square Station, the Klondike museum and the district’s main streets. For a lower-cost meal, compare the buffet with an individual dish and confirm that it is available that day.