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.

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

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.

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.

The service and food are both absolutely amazing!!! The buffett is the way to go!! I highly…read morerecommend the cilantro chutney.

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!

A really cool restaurant in the downtown Bend area. This place lived up to the expectations and…read morethen some. It was quite busy when we arrived at around 8:15pm on a Monday evening. The kitchen was closing soon, so we ordered quickly. I loved the colorful decor and the space was beautiful. The service was very good and the food came out pretty quickly. The Kow Soi with stewed beef brisket was amazing. Super tender beef the flavors, textures and spice level were perfect. It was creamy and spicy with that ridiculously delicious beef brisket. This was one of the best dishes I've ever had at a Thai restaurant. We also shared the street noodles, which was a much lighter dish with rice noodles. The flavor and textures here were still delicious, but it was nowhere near as impressive as the Kow Soi. I hope this sells you on trying the Kow Soi with the stewed beef. It's absolutely worth it.

Best Thai in Bend. Amazing dishes and great staff…read more You can't go wrong with this little gem. A must try if you love Thai food

Had dinner here last night on our last night in Sisters. Amazing food & service. All the food was…read moredelicious. Family favorite was the Chou Chou noodles. My husband & daughter loved the MoMo platter. The Yeti rings were delicious! Perfect batter - nice & light. And the sauces were delicious too! The Masu Bhat was great with the side salad & rice. My daughter loved her ginger, lemon & honey tea & we enjoyed our beers & ciders. Ambience was fabulous as well as we were able to play cornhole as we were waiting for our food! Will definitely be back whenever we pass thru again! Owners were very friendly!

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!

Acai bowls are easily my favorite meal & I've never been served it with a real bowl for dine in, it…read moremade me feel special ha. Was really good and fresh. Nice interior along with seating outside that comes with a kids playground in the corner.

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.