Cedars Restaurant On Brooklyn

I am not a big Indian food fun, but Cedas is a good one in U-district worth checking out. They have a... more

I am not a big Indian food fun, but Cedas is a good one in U-district worth checking out. They have a variety of selections, not limited to curry. ... more

I was employed at Cedars and I found the above review stupid. The manager was demanding, but which boss isn't. We were always told to put customers first and that was our priority. The food is good and different. I don't remember seeing any insects running around, but with any place with food that is possible. We were not given tips, but we were paid well. With over 3 people serving each table, if we split tips we would only end up with $1 - $1.50 per table. No, thanks I like to be guaranteed a certain amount each week. more

I never thought I would say this about Cedars but I don't know if I'm ever going there again. Cedars is... more

I never thought I would say this about Cedars but I don't know if I'm ever going there again. Cedars is easily the best tasting Indian food in the ... more

I was employed at Cedars, so I may be a bit biased. But here is what I experienced in the short amount of time that I worked there:\r \r -Tons of cockr oaches. There is a big bucket of water with sponges kept in it for cleaning tables. The bucket is kept on top of a small cabinet. On my first day of training, I was told to retrieve a ""clean"" towel from the cabinet. Upon opening the cabinet, about a dozen cockr oaches scattered everywhere. I saw at least two everytime I worked. One was in the ""clean"" silverware bucket and crawled out as I was organizing the silverware. \r \r -Terrible service. However, don't blame all the bad service on the servers. The servers are closely monitored by managers and are told EXACTLY what to do. Servers are not allowed to have any personality in your serving style. As a server, I think one's job is to judge what each customer wants, likes, and dislikes as far as service, and modify their own serving style to meet each customers' needs. Some like over attentiveness (which you will definately receive at Cedars, because you are told that the water can NEVER be more than an inch below the top), and others like to be left alone. Servers are told to wipe the table down after all dishes have been cleared, while the customer is still seated, using one of those nasty over-used sponges. \r \r -NO SERVER HANDWASHING STATION! On my first day of training, I asked where I could wash my hands. I was told I would have to go TO THE BATHROOM to wash my hands! The servers NEVER wash their hands while they are working. Sick.\r \r -Servers eat leftover food from customers' plates.\r \r -The owner is very rude to his employees.\r \r I enjoyed most of the food that I tried while working there (although I've had better), but it was hard to force it down after seeing the unclean conditions of the restaurant and kitchen.\r \r The servers are absolutely NOT allowed to keep their tips. So if you must eat at Cedars again, don't tip.\r \r more

If you like AVERAGE food, you'll LOVE this place. Just expect to pay a price. \r \r I tried this restaurant upon many recommendations. First, the place was massively overcrowded. Probably, comes from being in the Zoo-dis--err U-district. \r \r I grew up eating lots of indian food that my dad used to make as well as many local Boston restaurants. On the east coast, I think there's probably a higher percentage of south east asians. Presumably more competition, better food on average. \r \r Cedars was definitely disappointing. Food had little flavor. Asked for spicey, got some tepid junk I wouldn't serve to a guest I didn't like at my house. Since I can cook better at home, I expect more elsewhere. Also, the weird obsessive compulsive water refilling was as much annoying as it was amusing. \r \r You can get away with this kinda thing in a college neighborhood as most people simply aren't going to know that food can be better than this, but I doubt this place could thrive elsewhere.\r \r Pros: There are better restaurants in seattle. Cons: Long wait, pricey, mediocre food. This is not one of the better restaurants. Sorry if you picked it. more

I have known about 10 people that have worked here and here's a few things I have learned. \r 1. They do not wash off knives or cutting boards when cutting meat and vegetables. Nor do they ever wash their hands.\r 2. If you are female you get paid $13/h, male you make between minimum and 11/h. I knew one guy who made $12.\r 3. If you are seen taking any amount of a tip you are fired. The manager takes all tips and does not report them. Also, if you tell a customer that you don't get tips you are fired.\r 4. Although helpful for some, workers are instructed to seat Indians first, no matter who has been waiting the longest.\r 5. Workers get one or two 10 minute breaks, depending on how busy. NO Lunch breaks.\r 6. Management calls their Mexican workers ""amigos"" in a derogetory way and makes them do all the dirty jobs (like when someone pooped in the urinal)\r 7. When it gets really busy it doesn't matter what you order. Everyone will get the same dish only one might have coconut sprinkled on top.\r 8. Of all of the things I've heard people biting into these two are most memorable: deepfried fly and a bloody bandaid. I believe they got a free dessert to compensate.\r There were so many disgusting things I have heard from this place I cringe when I think of how many times I've eaten there. I was also once told they use bisquick to make the naan. They do have wonderful daal and chutneys but I would rather make it half assed at home than take my chances here.\r Pros: I'm drawing a blank here. Cons: employees working conditions, kitchen not sanitary more

Excellent food and service. Free refill of best indian chai, then complimentary appetizer, and finish with free baklava. What a deal. Super great service. My friend and I did not finish our complimentary appetizer so that we could save room for the entree and desserts. The waiter asked whether we were not happy with it. Great proactive seeking of customer feedback! Much better service than most expensive restaurants. Very attentive waiters and waitresses ensured constantly whether we wanted to refill our chai. Great price and delicious tastes. Very comprehensive menus. Servers are all polite, friendly, attentive, and helpful. More than highly recommendly. Pros: Free appetizer, refill chai, and baklava. Great service and food. more

I would put this somewhere in my top 5 restaurants in all of the Seattle area. I loveee this place. I've... more

I would put this somewhere in my top 5 restaurants in all of the Seattle area. I loveee this place. I've never had everything I don't like here. ... more

just so that it is accurate, cedars doesn't pay minimum wage. They pay bussers $9-10/hr and servers $10-13/hr. So tips do count in some way. and the food is REALLY good. (Hint: The person taking your order is the supervisor) more

I think that anyone who says the food at cedars is not worth the service, i think that they are very wrong. The curry that i had was excellent and i am not a very big curry person. also the hummus, gyros plate, and garlic nan was to die for. we got there and there was a very long line to get in but it took us only about 7 minutes to be seated, the manager was there to oversee everything and was very nice. the waitor that filled our water was very nice and gave us suggestions and was patient with us. however the women taking our order did seem kind of short with us. but when we got our food we forgot about the service and enjoyed our meal thouroughly. over all i would deffinatly reccomend this to anyone who is looking for an excellent meal with great prices. i agree with others that if u dont like the service it is worth take out...\r Pros: food, efficient Cons: crowded more

UPDATE: Cedars was sold a couple a years after this review was written. The owners moved to Taste of India just up the street. This restaurant isn't what the old Cedars was. Go to Taste of India instead. more

The BEST baklava in town! I love the treats they always bring when your meal is done. Definaly one of the best Indian places in Seattle.... BUT DON'T TIP... I asked an employee how the tips were divided and they said the owners pocket them. Then I asked a friend who use to work there and they said the same. As if those guys don't make enough money, do they really need to keep the staff tips when they pay minimum wage? Tips aside, the food is amazing! more

Cedars has a diverse menu of Indian and Middle Eastern delicacies. It's always crowded and always fun. Dishes to get include butter chicken, tandoori cooked meats and incredle naan breads. Though Cedars is known as an Indian restaurant first, they also hold their own with a fine selection of Middle Eastern dishes. Their kebabs can hold their own to any place in town. A must get is their delicious bakhlava. Absolutely the best version in town, and made on the premises fresh daily. Pros: butter chicken, kebabs, bakhlava Cons: noisy, crowded more

It took a long time to get a seat, and there isn't enough room inside to wait (it was cold outside). Once we got our seats I kept getting bumped by the waitors and other patrons since the tables are too close together. The table they gave the 6 of us was barely larger than a 4 person table and we couldn't fit all the plates on the table. The food was good though and the manager and wait staff were nice. Pros: Decent Food Cons: Crowded more

I've been going to Cedar's for a few years now. I try to make it out there once a month. The owner, Mohammed, recognizes me and my friends now and is very pleasant and polite. Food is great (try the spinach naan, butter chicken, and chai tea). We often receive complimentary desserts from Mohammed, even before he knew us. I rarely run out of chai or water. The staff can seem rude, but understand that every table is full and there are 20 people waiting for you to leave. Be forewarned, they will clean your table before you leave. This serves two purposes, to get ready for the next guests, and to clean up your table so you're not wading in food that's spilled off of your plate while you enjoy dessert or that last bit of chai. Pros: food, service, inexpensive Cons: parking more

My family and I have eaten at Cedars for years and we still love the great food and service! The place can get very busy as it is so popular, so there is a wait sometimes. However, you can call and make reservations ahead of time. The waitstaff is highly efficient, which some reviewers seem to find offensive, but I find it refreshing after being to numerous restaurants where you have to practically body tackle a worker to get any kind of service. Pros: Food, Service Cons: Parking more

Cedars has one of the best Indian foods in town. A testimony to the fact are the long lines you see on the wekends and some weeknights. Even at Lunch this place is doing amazing business. The service is fast and efficiient. The owner himself is there to make sure that your order is taken care of. The food and the portions are just great and not too much on your budget. Pros: Food, Value, Location Cons: Parking more