So, first: Dil Se is serving in the restaurant again as of this year. They have spacious and comfortable seating, so it's a good option for anyone headed to ART or Providence Park again. They do not take reservations, but really you don't need them. We don't have much South Indian anywhere east of Beaverton. Dil Se is probably your most serious South Indian place East of the 405, and a good option if you're looking for a dinner downtown and don't want to spend $$$. Their menu is fairly limited, but their dosas are excellent and one dosa and one other dish would be plenty to share between two people. Dishes have flavor but nothing is really India-spicy. Presumably you can get hot chutneys to boost the spice level if you want them, but don't worry about bringing your delicate-tongued relatives here. The staff is super-nice too. The woman who usually hosts is very motherly; expect some advice as you leave. read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Seated dining is back! Yay. - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Definitely great Indian food. Everything tastes fresh and flavorful. Lot of space. Very attentive service. The decor of the space isn't impressive, but they have a lot of space with great privacy. Prices are very good for what you get. Definitely a great option! read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Lamb - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This review is LONG OVERDUE! Over the summer my family and I visited PDX. We had previously been to this restaurant on a separate trip but due to the pandemic we had only ordered pick up. This summer we stopped by thinking their lounge would e open but it wasn't. Long story short the owner graciously let us sit inside since we came from so far. Customer service was amazing. This is thee best Indian food in PDX. Their curries are delicious, rice, and naan. Truly authentic. This place is also great to try for your first time eating Indian food. Make sure to check the hours and days. Wish I had more pics! We were hungry! read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We had our meeting catered with chicken tikka masala and channa masala accompanied by a chutney sampler along with plain rice. It was excellent! They arrived a bit early and delivered the food hot. It was just perfect! read more

The food tasted authentic and delicious. This was my first time eating here, and we were not disappointed. Everything we tried was tasty. The lamb vindaloo was probably my favorite dish, but all were solid. The service was prompt. I called in a phone order, and from start to finish, it took 30 minutes for the order to be completed. When I arrived, the food was ready to go. I paid and left. The woman who gave me the food was very kind. The ambiance appeared average at this establishment. In my opinion, where the restaurant is located, this part of Portland is dirty and feels unsafe because of the unsavory people who inhabit it. The restaurant is takeout only, and I was completely fine with it because it's not an area where I would want to hang out. This spot is up there with any of the Indian food I have had in Portland, and I would personally say it's one of the best. I look forward to coming back and trying more offerings. read more

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Wonderful naan, and all dishes were very good They are in middle of a remodel and mostly restricted to take out, but they kindly seated us at one of the two tables still in place . I thought the baby eggplant in sesame coconut curry was excellent. read more

The Paneer Tikka Masala is FIRE. Reminds me of how it is in India, very authentic and the paneer itself is big and has a smokey flavor to it which completes the gravy really well The Saag paneer is not bad but it didn't stand out like the Tikka Masala. Both dishes were ordered Medium and it matched the spice well. The Saag could've been spicier The Gobi Manchurian was also really good, with the perfect level of spice and flavor. The Paneer Pakoras was too breaded and had a very small amount of paneer in them, also was more bland compared to the other options so definitely worth skipping We did takeout and even the next day the paneer tikka masala leftover was as good as it was when we ordered it so I definitely recommend getting that and the Gobi Manchurian for sure read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Paneer Pakora Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Had the samosa channa chaat and guttivankaya (which I'd never tried before) and they were both excellent. Generous portion sizes and order was ready on time. Know that, because it's a takeout/catering-only business, the front-of-house is very empty, but you're in the right place! read more

Love this spot for some delivery. Always delicious and arrives quick! Faves are the butter paneer, indo Chinese noodles, 65 spice chicken.

Wow, wow, wow! I finally found some Indian food that rivals San Francisco's former Tasty Curry restaurant! Love the chicken tikka masala - they cook the chicken tandoori style and the sauce is perfect. The naan was perfect too. And the lassi was excellent. read more

I found this place on Uber eats and based on the reviews decided to check it out. The food is great!! We got paneer tikka masala, bhaturas, veggie chowmein, gobi manchurian and paneer tikka. Each dish was so well made and authentic! Each order of bhatura comes with around five small pieces so it's plenty of food. The paneer dishes were delicious!! The chowmein in particular was exceptional - very similar to what I remember eating in India! Check this place out for an authentic Indian food experience! read more

Time and time again, Dil Se has been my go-to restaurant for Indian cuisine. I usually order the Chicken Kuruma, Malai Kofta, and Butter Naan. The portion size is good since they pack everything into pint-sized containers and don't skimp on the food. If I had to choose, my absolute favorite would have to be the Chicken Kuruma, which comes with a coconut, cashew nut and almond sauce made with southern indian spice. For all you lactose intolerant brothers out there, this one doesn't have dairy. To top it off, the chicken they dunk in this soaks up the delicious flavor and has a delectable bite. It also comes with a side of white rice, which complements the curry. I highly recommend this Indian restaurant because it is comparable to the ones I used to frequent in California. read more

Solid spot! Really liked the flavor of their food. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and high-quality. Serving size was good, not too big not too small. The Samosa Chana Chaat had a bit of a kick to it. I like the sauce on top. Samosas were crunchy and generously filled. The Masala Dosa was also good. The batter outside was a bit tangy but it went really well with the creamy potato filling that was packed inside. I liked the accompanying nutty and spicy sauces too, paired well with the dish. Got to try their Rasmalai too. It's my first and I kinda into it. Not as sweet as many Indian desserts. The milk was flagrant and refreshing while the sponge was super tender and sopped up all the creamy goodness. Very quick to order and pick up. Maybe a bit too quick, funnily enough. I went early and the food was already there sitting for a bit. They got ultra fast chefs here so maybe go pick up on the early side to avoid your food getting cold! read more

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Best Indian food in Pdx. Our go to every week: Mysore Masala Dosa Paneer butter masala Garlic Naan read more

We really enjoyed our meal here, the portions were good, and all of the flavors were exactly what I expected. I hadn't been here before, so based upon reviews I thought I would try take-out to start with. We ordered Malai Kofta (with 4 large kofta), Butter Paneer (came with giant chunks of paneer), and Aloo Gobi (good balance of cauliflower and potatoes). I opted for an additional side of rice (just in case there wasn't enough), as well as a side of raita. Everything was good, perhaps not as spicy as I would have liked (I had ordered medium). You know how sometimes you order Indian food, and every dish tastes almost the same? Maybe it's me, but sometimes that happens - but that DIDN'T happen here - everything had it's own unique flavor profile which I loved. I'm looking forward to trying dine-in, and making sure it lives up to my hype. read more

Good food, friendly service. I like eggplant korma and this was very good. Experiment and try new dishes here, ask for recommendations-the waiter was a great source of ideas read more

Seriously the best Indian food in Portland. With an amazing vegan and vegetarian selection it's a must. I've been happily introducing them to anyone I know who likes Indian food. I used them to cater my wedding during the 2022 December ice storm and it was super affordable and they were so sweet. When my bakery closed and we couldn't get our cake I called in a panic thinking they would be closed too, but they assured me they'd be there to make it happen. I seriously cannot recommend them enough from their food to their amazing staff. read more

First thing to say, I always appreciate when an "extra spicy" request is met, and my lamb vindaloo delivered. Most of the dishes we got were strong. My wife's paneer butter masala was fantastic, and the samosas were very tasty. The paneer pakora was a little dry, disappointing but understandable after delivery. Other than that, we were pretty happy. read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had been craving Indian food for the past couple weeks and finally found time to come here! Very friendly staff and good quality authentic food! Drinks: we had house red wine because unfortunately any other wine could only be ordered by the bottle, but the house option was pretty good! App: tried the Aloo Bonda, basically a samosa but in a large round form (menu says dumpling sized but actually quite large and round like a super-meatball). These were warm and yummy and the two sauces that came with it were super tasty and had great flavor! Mains: Saag with lamb was honestly a little tasteless and I was disappointed in the consistency. It was still good, just not exactly what I would have ideally imagined it would be. Chicken tikka masala was perfect and I could have eaten just that and been super content! Both entrees also came with a side of rice. Garlic naan: PERFECT, I could eat it for days. Overall it quenched my Indian food craving while not being the absolute best or the fanciest environment. I would definitely go back and I do think the prices were fair for the amount of food I got and the leftovers I'll be enjoying for lunch tomorrow! read more

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Wow. Yumm. I am of Nepalese descent and I thoroughly enjoyed the past two times I came here. The samosa Chan a chaat was fantastic. Not what I was expecting but it was a familiar, unexpected surprise. Chicken tikka masala was delightful. The chicken wasn't dry which is awesome. The eggplant curry is pretty good but just know that it's essentially a peanut curry. read more

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We loved Dil Se before they became carry-out only! We live too far for that to be practical!

We are in town and staying at The Nines. The concierge recommended Dil Se after we asked for a recommendation for Indian food. We walked over with our two little ones only to realize it is take out only. Ugh! I really wanted to avoid messy take out in our room with the kiddos, but we did it anyway because we didn't want to look for another restaurant. Food was great. Wish we could have dined in. Last time I was in Portland 6 years ago the city was cleaner and it was bustling. Now I feel uneasy walking around with my kids, the homeless population has skyrocketed and most restaurants are closed. Needless to say we likely won't be back after this trip. read more

Take away only (didn't know!) so had to eat in the car. Pretty good for Portland/LA/SFO standards. Best we've found yet in the area. Naan and vindaloo good, very different than authentic in UK, but good. read more

It was our first time at this restaurant and we ordered Chicken 65 to go. It not only smelt and looked burnt but we could even taste the same while eating it. When we mentioned this to the restaurant, they asked for proof and told us to send a picture. Even though we sent a picture their only response was - "this is how we cook the Chicken 65" Highly disappointed with not just the food but the service provided too. read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Burnt Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ordered Vindaloo Chicken extra spicy. It was amazing. Will for sure come back and try more of the menu.

Dil Se Indian cuisine is so delicious. I am gluten-free and they take this seriously. Most of the entrees are naturally gluten-free, but some appetizers are not. When I called to order the person answering the phone let me know the fryer was shared so there was a chance for cross-contamination. I appreciate this so much because sometimes people don't think of this. I am not sure it would be celiac-safe, but chances of eating gluten seem low if you avoid naan and appetizers. I have never been glutenized by this place!! They are my go-to place. Thank you Dil Se! read more

Woaw! When me and my husband go on vacation we always try to have 1 meal for the entire trip at an indian restaurant. We came across this and the food was incredible! They made the food spicy, exactly how we wanted it. Defined hit the spot! Only downfall their dine in seating is closed but sometimes you have to make those business decisions. read more

food is authentic and everything we have gotten so far has been delicious. I am partial to the karuma. folks are very friendly. is only takeout and delivery. read more

I really cannot get enough of this place. Every once in a while when I start to crave Indian food, I don't have to give it a second thought on where to go. I automatically go here. First time I tried Dil Se, I ordered the Palak Paneer and Malai Kofta in medium spicy (both come with rice) and butter naan. Everything tasted like the definition of comfort food. The flavors touch your soul. The only thing was medium spicy wasn't spicy enough for me. I've ordered Dil Se at least 3 more times since then (with the addition of Chicken Kuruma) and I asked them to give me the spiciest level they have. Now that was perfect! Do not skip on their naan - they go perfectly with the spicy curries. I always tell myself that I'd try something new the next time I order from them, but I loveeee the items I tend to get - especially the chicken kuruma and malai kofta. One time, I placed an order for dinner via DoorDash 1 day early. The next day, I craved them so badly that I called them to ask if they can move up my order to lunch. No problem they said. Food was ready in 20 minutes - good thing because I couldn't stand to wait any longer. Already thinking about my next meal here! read more

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The menu items here resemble a typical North Indian style restaurant and most items are not too spicy compared to more traditional restaurants. The food here seems to be adapted to American tastes as the chutneys offered with the dosa tasted sweet; with a ketchup consistency and resemblance. The service here is quite lacking as my server was not very attentive and didn't bring any silverware until I asked for the third time, despite being not particularly busy. However, the ambience is decent and the interiors were clean and pleasant. At least the servers were spending time to wipe the placemats and tables properly. The quality of food here is average but the menu is more on the expensive time with a cost of $15 per menu item on average or more. Overall, this is a mediocre Indian restaurant located in downtown Portland that I may go again if I am in the vicinity and want something spicy. read more

Dil Se Indian Cuisine - Plain dosa - Indian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of our neighborhood favorites. Excellent food and thoughtful service. We really enjoy the bhindi masala, malai kofta, and saag paneer. I'm certain you'll find a dish you'll love. Cheers! read more

My husband and I order from Dil Se regularly. We LOVE their food. Their flavors are all on point. We've tried nearly everything on their menu, all amazing, but our favorite dish combination is as follows: Gobi Manchurian (cauliflower appetizer with a kick!), Samosa Channa Chaat (chopped up samosas with flavorful chutney; we ask for extra tamarind sauce), Tandoori Salmon (sooo good!), and Sambar (spicy lentil soup with a steamed idli cake). [Note: Sometimes, we call and no one picks up. But usually, someone calls us back soon after. It's probably better to order through their online system.] read more

It's just... so good. It's just perfect. The only downside is that I'm never going to try or explore Indian food elsewhere in Portland because I don't need to. Dil Se is right there, and it's fast, and reasonably priced and just... so, so good. I usually get the tandoori salmon (which I now believe is the best way to eat cooked salmon) and some naan, my partner gets their chicken kebab and loves it everytime. The tamarind sauce is really good and I would buy a bottle of it if I could. I like that it's takeout only because I get my takeout faster and I have to imagine it also helps keep prices down. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Dil Se is a good choice if you're in the mood for decent Indian food in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. Their menu offers all the standard Indian dishes along with dosas and a few indo-chinese items. We ordered samosa channa chaat, gobi manchurian, aloo gobi, indo-chinese noodles and garlic naan. Everything was tasty and although it wasn't the best Indian food I've ever had it certainly was enjoyable. They are open for lunch and dinner but note this is one of the few Indian restaurants that does not offer a lunch buffet. The atmosphere is comfortable but looks a bit worn and in need of refurbishing. Service was pleasant. We would definitely return. read more

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This is the best place for Indian food in Portland. This is my go to place for Indian food every time i crave for good indian food. All their curries tastes so authentic and rich in flavor. Among breads their garlic naan is the best. I haven't had such great garlic naans at any other place in Portland before. I have recommended this place already to so many people and yes all of then loved the food here. Only couple of things which i feel they can improve on is - 1. Service : I have been to this place multiple times and have noticed most of the times server gets naan (bread) first before curries and by the time server gets curry, naan is already cold. Would suggest them to bring them at the same time or atleast curry first rather than bread. 2. They charge for cut onions and lemons , which otherwise is always complimentary at any other Indian restaurant. They might want to consider this point. read more

We ordered takeout from Amazon, have never been inside. We thought the food was great . Good options for a diets. We were happy with everything we ordered. Portion size seems very small. Usually , takeout lasts us through the weekend, this was not enough for one meal , even when doubling naan and samosas. read more

I forgot to take picture of our food as I was too hungry when I came in. We waited in a lounge area before they were ready with our table. We ordered a few vegetarian dishes and our friend ordered chicken65. He explained the chicken as moist and juicy with perfect flavors. The dal and malai kofta were decently good as well. I felt the naan could do better as they were thick for my liking. Overall they served a good meal with a fine service. If you are looking for better Indian flavors with a decent service in Portland area, this could be the place. read more

We tried Dil Se due to the good reviews. We ordered 5 items with mixed results. Masala Dosa and chicken tikka kebab were both very good. The paneer tikka masala, eggplant curry and malai kofta were all a miss. The tikka masala had green bell peppers which gave it a bitter tang. Something I've never seen before. The malai kofta was not ground fine enough for the dumplings or the curry leaving a very coarse texture. The eggplant curry tasted only of pepper and the stems were left on the eggplant. Overall the meal was disappointing. read more

We ordered Paneer Tikka Masala, Malai Kofta and 4 naans- 2 butter and 2 garlic naans. Food was piping hot and delicious. Paneer Tikka Masala- was excellent in taste same like we get in India proper Tikka Masala taste and not that we normally get in US ( all paneer curries tasting same). Paneer was so good that I can go again from Seattle just to eat food. Malai Kofta was a bit watery but still good in taste and absolute delight to taste buds. Naans were super soft and thin so loved it!! read more

Our first time ordering from Dil Se. The food was delicious and ready for pick up at the time requested. It will become a regular takeout option for us. read more