Food was great! Service was great! Atmosphere is great. Looking forward to coming back soonread more

Their food is superb, particularly the cheese naan. I have traveled the country looking for…read morecomparable cheese naan, and have not found any.

Real talk- I don't like Indian food. I am gluten free and I miss naan so that's why I wanted to go…read more I asked a gluten free friend to go with me. We did the lunch buffet bc $15 for unlimited food is quite a deal! I asked the owner(?) if we should each get an order of it or split one? He said split one. It turned out to be $7 for a single piece of naan. And it was pretty bland. So don't get that. The lunch buffet had I think 12 things plus rice pudding and chai tea. A lot to try! There were a couple things I thought were pretty good. But idk what they were because nothing is labeled. The owner(?) walked us through and told us a bit about each one because I know nothing about Indian food but I didn't write it down! I asked my friend, who does like Indian food, what she thought and she said the food was okay. The guy was so super nice and I appreciate the attention he gave us!

Real Taste of India has garnered rave reviews since opening. I agree. The challenge for the…read morerestaurant now is not quality of food and service but visibility. Located in the former Shilo Inn complex, the restaurant has suffered a loss of business after the inn closed, both from lack of patronage from the inn and from Bendites who think the inn closure also closed the restaurant.

Saw the great reviews. Walkable from supercharger, food came out quickly and was so, so good…read more Choices of naan, I had the garlic, but chili naan sounded intriguing. In addition to the menu posted online, they have Thali specials which can be easily shared by two, if not three (lighter eaters). Butter chicken has a sweetness to it that I wasn't expecting but absolutely loved. Can't wait to come back.

This is such a treat in Madras. Amazing food and great staff. I can't wait to come back!!read more

A Hidden Gem in Bend! If you haven't been to The Crown Curry…read morelately, you might not even recognize the place. The newly renovated interior is stunning--the Southeast Asian-inspired lighting fixtures create a fantastic vibe that feels both upscale and welcoming. The Food: Everything we ordered was spot on. The Goat Curry and Biryani were packed with authentic Indian flavors and cooked to perfection. Definitely don't miss the Samosa Chaat; it's loaded with savory chutneys and yogurt, and the portion is huge--easily enough for a group of 2-4 to share. Drinks & Vibes: We paired our meal with an icy-cold 20 oz Taj Mahal beer and a Lemon Drop that was mixed perfectly. Service & Location: The service here is exceptional. They treated us like family from the moment we walked in, checking on us just the right amount. Plus, it's super convenient with easy parking right out front on SW Century Drive (across from Cascade West). Having lived and traveled throughout Southeast Asia, finding this kind of "Indian jewel" right here in Bend was such a great surprise. Highly recommend!

First visit to The Crown Curry. We arrived late afternoon on a weekday to an empty restaurant,…read morewhich was nice because we could choose our seats and avoid the hated banquets. Menu is by electronic tablet. Navigating the extensive menu is relatively easy. I do wish our server had asked if we were familiar (we weren't) so we could have taken advantage of the selection saving feature. As it was, ordering four entrees involved repeat look-ups because we kept forgetting the numbers of the dishes we wanted. Next time, we'll know to do that. It also would be great if they cleaned the tablet screens a bit more thoroughly. Drinks: they have them and the selection includes a number of interesting specialty cocktails, plus beer and wine. I ordered a rum/pineapple cocktail as well as a dirty martini. The rum one was a bit weak but the martini hit the spot. Food: Four entrees including three vegetarian and one chicken, all ordered medium, which was probably a mistake as medium apparently means mild. Flavors were decent if a bit lacking in body. Service: no issues. Ambiance: also fine but I wasn't as struck by the decor as some other reviewers. Music is too loud. I'd prefer they just turn it off. And as I mentioned, they have banquet seating, something I never want. Who wants to sit facing a wall? All in all, a solid addition to the dining scene.

This place is slipping fast. Taj used to be one of my…read morefavorite places and especially loved the lunch buffet! The past several times I've been, the food quality just is not what it used to be. Not easy to explain but just not great anymore. A Cpl dishes were so salty it was almost shocking on the first bite. The most disappointing thing was that my younger sister visited from Vermont. She's a vegetarian and before she got here. I talked this place up pretty big. Unfortunately, when I took her there, the buffet was in very sad shape. You can tell the food had just been sitting out and wasn't particularly even warm. Looked dry on the edges and just tired looking. When I asked if they were bringing more food out because about 50% of the trays looked like they had about one scoop left in them, one of the guys motion to someone else to start bringing out some more food. I understand not wasting food, but this is at about 1:15 in the afternoon so really not that close to when they would normally clean the lunch buffet up. I don't know. The whole experience was just overall kind of sad. I was really hoping my sister would enjoy it by the less they are feeling like I need to apologize. The service was also pretty much nonexistent. We were barely greeted and sent down to find our own seat. Never offered anything to drink, and when I was walking to the buffet, I asked if someone could come take her drink orders about 10 minutes into a meal. Just didn't seem like anyone cared at all that we were there. I don't know if it's new ownership or management or what. Maybe they need to replace their chef. I hope it comes back to the quality that it once was though because I really want to still love taj!

This restaurant is like mom's home cooking. The staff are absolutely wonderful. They are attentive,…read moreand kind, and always make sure the buffet is stocked with fresh home made Indian dishes. My water class was never empty for long, and the ambience makes you feel like you've been personally invited to a luncheon or a dinner. I highly recommend!

Food is fine but the service does not make it worth it. They take reservations until 8:30pm on…read moreweekdays, so after a very fun and long day of activities in the Bend area, we made an 8:30pm reservation. We were sat at that time. They shut the lights off in the restaurant at 9:20pm. Us and another table took the hint to finish our drinks, get boxes for the remainder of our food and leave. Outrageous. The staff rushed us in a very clear manner - they couldn't wait for us to leave. Do with that what you will- in all, there are better experiences in Bend.

Love the atmosphere. The pictures and table decorations were very interesting and seating was…read morecomfortable. Nothing special above and beyond insofar as the service but it was not bad either. I would say, they did their job. My granddaughter and I both got the Khao Soi Curry with Chicken. It was fantastic. Hot, creamy and coconutty with just the right level of spice. The portion was extremely generous making for some excellent leftovers. It had crunchy noodles for texture, soft noodles for chew and it was very saucy, with a decent portion of chicken. If I had to find a negative, by itself, the thinly sliced chicken seemed under seasoned and would have been dry had there not been a good amount of sauce. All in all, I highly recommend a visit to others and deemed them worthy of a return visit to try some of their other menu items.

We had high hopes, this restaurant came highly recommended. Maybe they had an off night. The momo's…read more were rubbery and the mango lassie was room temperature. If I go back I will try something else.

First time there. Had vegi samosas and yeti onion string (gluten free). Both were fantastic. Great…read moresauces come with them for dipping. Great service and lovely outdoor space with tables in the shade. Will definitely be back!

This is a 10 out of 10 restaurant. My sister and I grabbed dinner here for our one night stay in…read moreBend. We enjoyed sitting outside, and my sister was able to try a gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan milkshake! We were both in heaven. I got the burrito - it was well-made and very yummy! The staff was super friendly, and I would definitely come here again. Plenty of seating inside and outside, and very cute decorations.

I got the chocolate shake with peanut butter and it was pretty good for being a healthy shake, just…read morenot delicious enough that I'd want to spend $18 on another one anytime soon. (I know inflation, rent, labor and all that adds up, but still.)

We stopped by laughing planet twice on our trip to Bend, Oregon. The first shortly after we arrived…read moresince we were really hungry, and the second during lunch on our final day. Both times, my wife and I were glad we went. I forget what my wife had, but I had the comfort bowl my first day and it was delicious. Everything tasted fresh. Good portion sizes. Friendly staff. And a vibe that said the place really cares about somewhat healthy foods, and common allergens. The second day I had the Thai bowl and it was equally delicious. I ended up taking some leftovers with me since I knew I was going to want to enjoy some of it for lunch the next day. The staff was absolutely wonderful. I never really like going to new restaurants and trying to figure everything out, but the staff was easy-going, and walked us through their process, the menu, and genuinely seemed like they are treated well. If we are back in Bend, Oregon, and then near future, we are definitely going to come back.

Reasonably priced, good vegan and gluten free options, friendly staff, and service was efficient. I…read moregot a vegan burrito on a gluten free tortilla, and I thought it was great! The tortilla was so good and big that I was worried it wasn't actually gluten free. Good portion of avocado included too. We took to go but there was a lot of indoor seating that was well lit. Not particularly a cool place to hang out but not bad by any means. I think there was a lot of parking if I'm remembering.