Kathakali, An Indian Eatery

Kirkland, WA

Kathakali, An Indian Eatery offers great potential options for vegans. With dishes like the Chira Chola Mashiyal and the Chakka Thoran Dosa, they present intriguing possibilities, though they do not specifically accommodate vegans.

Top Picks

Kannur Kal Aappam

Contains cardamom coconut milk, coconut milk, and fermented rice batter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chakka Thoran Dosa

Contains grated coconut, kerala spices, green jackfruit, dosa batter, and chutneys. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pancharatna Adai

Contains curry leaves, lentils, red chili, rice, and spiced lentil soup. We believe this item is vegan as is.

"Gunpowder" Dosa

Contains chutneys, dosa batter, garlic oil, gunpowder (lentil chili powder), spiced lentil soup, and spiced potatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chira Chola Mashiyal

Contains spicy rice crackers, spinach, roasted corn kernels, lentils, ground coconut, green chili, and curry leaves. This item may contain dairy.

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4.2 · 10 Reviews

cindyratkovich

cindyratkovich

48w

Kathakali is a great option for vegan-friendly Indian food with plenty of variety. There are a lot of dishes that include plant-based protein, so it’s easy to put together a filling meal without feeling limited. The menu is also fairly straightforward, and the staff are knowledgeable about vegan options, which makes ordering simple. My favorite dishes are the kadala curry and the kale onion cashew pakora. The pakora in particular is a standout if you want something crispy and a little different. The food comes out quickly as well. Parking can be a bit tight since the lot is small, but spots tend to open up fairly quickly. It’s a great spot with flavorful vegan options.

Full Menu

Vegetarian

Chira Chola Mashiyal

Contains spicy rice crackers, spinach, roasted corn kernels, lentils, ground coconut, green chili, and curry leaves. This item may contain dairy.

Palakkad Avial

Contains yogurt, yam, white pumpkin, turmeric, raw mango, moringa, jackfruit seeds, ground coconut, green chili, green banana, cumin, coconut oil, carrot, and beans. This item may contain dairy.

Kadala Curry

Contains anise, black garbanzo, cumin, curry leaves, fennel, green chilies, ground fresh coconut, and red chilies. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Parippu Curry

Contains black pepper, coconut milk, cumin, curryleaves, garlic, ginger, green chilies, lentils, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Vegetable Ishtoo

Contains curry leaves, mixed vegetables, kerala spices, green chili, garlic, and coconut milk. This item may contain dairy.

Eggplant Ulli Theeyal

Contains tomatoes, tamarind, spices, shallots, garlic, fennel, eggplant, cumin, and cilantro. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chakka Potato Stew

Contains potatoes, kerala spice blend, green jackfruit, coconut milk, and baby tomatoes. This item may contain dairy.

Beetroot Kurma

Contains southern spices, potatoes, onion cashew gravy, onion, green peas, cilantro, cauliflower, carrots, and beets. This item may contain dairy.

Mango Pulisery

Contains turmeric, mustard, mango chunks, ground coconut, green chili, cumin, and coconut milk. This item may contain dairy.

Dosas and Kerala Specials

Kannur Kal Aappam

Contains cardamom coconut milk, coconut milk, and fermented rice batter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chakka Thoran Dosa

Contains grated coconut, kerala spices, green jackfruit, dosa batter, and chutneys. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pancharatna Adai

Contains curry leaves, lentils, red chili, rice, and spiced lentil soup. We believe this item is vegan as is.

"Gunpowder" Dosa

Contains chutneys, dosa batter, garlic oil, gunpowder (lentil chili powder), spiced lentil soup, and spiced potatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plain Dosa

Contains sambar, dosa batter, and chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Masala Dosa

Contains spiced lentil soup, masala potatoes, lentil and rice crepe, and chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

White Truffle Oil Masala Dosa

Contains white truffle oil, spiced lentil soup, masala potatoes, lentil and rice crepe, and chutneys. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Basil Spinach Dosa

Contains spinach, spiced potatoes, spiced lentil soup, dosa batter, chutneys, and basil spinach pesto. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Kerala Aappam

Contains fermented rice batter, coconut water, and coconut milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Idiyappam

Contains rice flour, grated coconut, and coconut milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Appetizers

Cocktail Samosas

Contains samosa filling, pastry dough, and chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Kale Onion Cashew Pakora

Contains sweet tamarind chutney, red onions, mint chutney, kale, curry leaves, chickpea and rice flour batter, and cashews. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plain Idli

Contains sambar, idli, and chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Parippu Vadai

Contains split peas, onion, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Medhu Vada

Contains lentil batter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Kappa & Chili Chutney

Contains coconut oil, crushed green chili, sea salt, and steamed tapioca. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Peanut Sundal

Contains red chilies, mild spices, grated coconut, cumin, and boiled peanuts. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Desserts

Chakka Ela Ada

Contains rice, jaggery, jackfruit, ghee, cardamom, and banana leaf. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sides

Pappad

Contains pappad. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Rice

Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Extra Sambar

Contains sambar. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Onion & Green Chili

Contains onion, and green chili. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Extra Chutney

Contains chutney. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Rice

Vegetable Biriyani

Contains vegetable medley, spices, raita, and aromatic rice. This item may contain dairy.

Breads

Tandoori Roti

Contains tandoori roti. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Poori

Contains fried bread. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bullet Naan

Contains naan, green chili, and butter. This item may contain butter.

Meats

No vegan options.

Seafoods

No vegan options.

Tandoor Specials

No vegan options.