Spiceland is such a gem in Bend. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming--you…read morefeel taken care of the moment you walk in. The flavors are truly authentic and packed with depth. Everything tastes fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and full of heart. If you're looking for real, comforting food with amazing hospitality, this place is a must. Highly recommend.

Tried to get a seat at Ken's Artisan pizza tonight but the wait was too long so we walked down to…read morethe newly opened Spiceland, an Indian restaurant in the downtown Bend space formerly occupied by Chomp Chomp and La Magie before that. High marks. Food was very good, service was top tier and the space is nicely appointed (not much change from Chomp Chomp). They're still getting their feet under them but off to a promising start.

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.

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!

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

Delicious food, very sweet and hospitable staff. Great service. Authentic Indian Food. Highly…read morerecommend. So glad to have a sit down Indian Restaurant that is outside of Bend.

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.

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant!! They are always so friendly! There are places always clean. The…read morefood is amazing!!! They have buffet to go. The taj palace is absolutely my favorite restaurant in bend!

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!

Loved this place from start to finish. We grabbed a reservation and the host was super helpful and…read moreefficient. The concept here is that the food comes out when it's ready which we thought was fun. The food is out of this world incredible. One of the best Tom Kha I've ever had. Really loved all the delicious dishes we got to eat. The interior gets chaotic but you know it's great food when that happens.

Really attentive service and Very Generous portions Had the…read morecurry wide noodles with basil - which tasted like the best iteration of Hong Kong Singapore rice noodles and the kobucha curry with grapes---- grapes ?!?!! The kobucha curry was a surprise - it was well balanced and had lovely notes of kefir lime and lemongrass - and yes .... Grapes .... But it was really really good!! Definitely worth a visit.

Three years? That was too long since we had been here. We ordered the Mom's again and this time did…read morenot split and got two each of the veggie, chicken, beef and pork. Still as awesome as three years ago. And we can't decide which of the three we liked the best. Probably the beef or pork. But it's so close, you couldn't go wrong with any of them!

Horrid drunken noodles. The chicken was all gristle and the dish was absolutely flavorless. The…read moresamosas were hard to eat drenched in sauce.

I so desperately want this place to be a four or five star…read more The recipes are incredible. The execution however leads more to be desired. Undercooked rice and beans dress up in a tortilla for 20 bucks does not compute. Services is always friendly. Vibes are great. Just that last bit of care for the end product.

The seasonal shamrock shake was incredible . I loved the genuine mint flavor. I was so lucky to…read morehave stumbled across this place before heading home.

Looking for a green, vegan lunch spot on a recent trip, we found Laughing Planet on Third Street. I…read moreasked for the house speciality and ordered the featured bowl which as full of protein, but no fresh veges except for the chopped tomatoes and avocado. I liked the variety of veges in the bowl, which was pretty large, but, my partner was not impressed. The place was clean, but had no style to speak of. There were plenty of locals dropping in. There were lighter selections which we didn't get to try.

Very inconsistent. This burrito was 15$ and the size of a kids burrito. Would be nice to feel like…read moreI didn't get ripped off. The small spoon is for reference