Acclaimed Indian Restaurant To Open 1st US Location In Bellevue

BELLEVUE, WA — An Indian restaurant brand with international renown plans to open its first location in the United States later this month in Bellevue. Farzi Café opened its first location in 2014, aiming to incorporate authentic flavors and styles into the broader world.

The restaurant taps traditional Indian spices and cooking methods and puts a unique spin on them, having already expanded into England, Canada and the Middle East. Popular fare utilizes chicken, lamb, dry-aged steaks, short ribs, prawns, salmon and halibut.

"Our vision is to make Indian food mainstream in the United States, and we look forward to making our first step in Bellevue," said Korawar Kalra, founder of Farzi and the broader Massive Restaurants brand. "Farzi Café is truly an inspiration to the senses, from traditional dishes with a modern flare to beautiful cocktails. It is an understatement to say we're thrilled to be in the United States for the first time, we can't wait to serve you."

The first U.S. location will be located at Bellevue Square, led by franchise owners Amit Upadhyay and Dhiraj Singh. The 4,400 square foot location will have space for 133 guests, with interior design from Kirkland's Sue Genty. The restaurant will host daily brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour offerings.

The Bellevue kitchen will be led by Gaurav Chawla, an award-winning chef who is refining food and beverage menus that also incorporate Pacific Northwest staples and recipes. The restaurant is scheduled to open its doors on Wednesday, March 29, becoming Farzi's 11th location across the globe.