Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Shoreline: 1:56 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (206) 829-8945 to confirm.
Location & directions
14553 Bothell Way NortheastShoreline, WA 98155
About The Chennai Cafe
Located at 14553 Bothell Way Northeast in Shoreline, Washington, The Chennai Cafe is an Indian restaurant. It's part of our guide to 66 restaurants, cafes and bars in Shoreline.
The Chennai Cafe is open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Available service options are takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options.
You can reach the team at (206) 829-8945.
Quick facts
- Category
- Indian Restaurant · Chaat
- Address
- 14553 Bothell Way Northeast, Shoreline, WA 98155
- Phone
- (206) 829-8945
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Indian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Chennai Cafe’s weekday schedule with 89 other Indian restaurants in Washington. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:30 PM.
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 15 hours fewer than the local median of 64. 94% of Indian restaurants in Washington open on Sundays, and The Chennai Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 89 other Indian restaurants in Washington that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Indian restaurants in Washington
Based on 16 menus with 1,538 priced items from Indian restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $15.69, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $20.89.
We don’t have The Chennai Cafe’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Indian restaurants in Washington typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Gulab Jamun | 69% | $6.00 |
| Mango Lassi | 69% | $6.00 |
| Butter Chicken | 69% | $18.97 |
| Garlic Naan | 62% | $4.49 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala | 62% | $19.99 |
| Raita | 56% | $4.00 |
| Malai Kofta | 56% | $19.00 |
| Paneer Tikka Masala | 56% | $18.49 |
Calculated from 16 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Chennai Cafe there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 24 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Mediterranean & Middle Eastern (3), and Bars & Pubs (2).
The Chennai Cafe is the only Indian restaurant within a mile (5 within three miles). The next closest is A Cuisine of India, 1.2 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ThaiLarb Thai< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsCluck & Crunch0.2 mi
What to expect at an Indian restaurant
Indian and South Asian restaurants serve curries, tandoori dishes, breads and rice from across the subcontinent, plus Nepali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan specialties. North Indian dishes – butter chicken, tikka masala, naan – are the most familiar, while South Indian restaurants focus on dosas, idli and vegetarian thalis.
What to order
- Butter chicken or chicken tikka masala – the mildest and most popular curries
- Dal and chana masala – hearty vegetarian staples
- Biryani – spiced rice layered with meat or vegetables
- Garlic naan – baked in the tandoor
Good to know
- Spice levels are adjustable; “medium” varies widely between restaurants.
- Weekday lunch buffets offer the best value.
- Mango lassi helps cool things down if a dish turns out spicier than expected.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Chennai Cafe's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Is The Chennai Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, The Chennai Cafe is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Where is The Chennai Cafe located?
The Chennai Cafe is located at 14553 Bothell Way Northeast, Shoreline, WA 98155.
What is the phone number of The Chennai Cafe?
You can call The Chennai Cafe at (206) 829-8945.
Does The Chennai Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Chennai Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is The Chennai Cafe open late?
Yes – The Chennai Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near The Chennai Cafe?
There are 24 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Chennai Cafe. Nearby options include Larb Thai (< 0.1 mi), McDonald's (< 0.1 mi), and Taco Bell (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Indian restaurants near The Chennai Cafe?
None within a mile. The closest is A Cuisine of India, 1.2 mi away.
How much do Indian restaurants in Washington cost?
Based on 16 menus with 1,538 priced items from Indian restaurants in Washington, the median menu item costs $15.69, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $20.89.
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