A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Seattle. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
Bellevue Hindu Temple
📍 17418 SE 40th Lane, Bellevue
425-641-0811
Shiva Temple Seattle
📍 4235 164th St SW, Lynnwood
(425) 745-6565
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center Seattle
📍 3720 168th St NE, Arlington
(360) 652-3550
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Patel Brothers Redmond
📍 16625 Redmond Way, Redmond
(425) 869-9464
Asian Indian Foods
📍 1518 156th Ave NE, Bellevue
425-747-6449
Patel Brothers Bellevue
📍 14510 NE 20th St, Bellevue
425-401-7700
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Diwali in Seattle
📍 305 Harrison St, Seattle
India Association of Western Washington
📍 15015 Main St, Bellevue
425-747-2800
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Mayuri Indian Cuisine Bellevue
📍 15400 NE 20th St, Bellevue
(425) 747-6777
Nirmal Indian Cuisine
📍 12517 Lake City Way NE, Seattle
206-363-8188
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
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