Among the best Indian food I've had in Portland. Tastes good, looks good, good portion sizes…read more Abundant vegetarian options. Leftovers held up nicely. The service was great. It is definitely a casual spot, and they seem to do a lot of business in takeout. It was very empty and quiet when I was there. It might feel different if more people were there.

My boyfriend and I came here on a rainy Monday evening for a bite to eat…read more I love that the menu was labeled gluten free and vegan. It was helpful with making choices for me as I'm dairy free and gluten free. I settled on the vindaloo with shrimp. I got extra spicy and it was flavorful with a little kick at the end. However, to me, it was not that spicy. The coconut water was good but overpriced in my opinion. Staffing was lacking a little bit here and we weren't checked after our meal was bought to us. We had to ask for our check. Overall decent Indian food with smaller portions. We would be back again.

People say home-cooked and feels like home but this experience was another level. The moment Deepak…read morewelcomed us in, it felt ethereal. In anticipation of the food, I felt like helping out with bringing out the dishes and setting the table like grand ma's home. It transports you back to a simpler time and the ambiance adds to a really chill vibe. Food was awesome and to find Kashmiri food anywhere on west coast was my first time in 20 years. This is a part of India with very different cuisine from a quaint place in Himalayas. I'd encourage folks to explore it with an open palette. It's a hidden gem that has to be experienced. And yes, I will not be sharing my kohlrabi with anyone else!

Absolutely delicious food and warm, friendly service. Beautiful bright space. Lots of GF options,…read moreclearly noted on the menu. Can't wait to go back!

Great covered outdoor seating, warm welcoming staff, and fantastic food (I had the burger for…read moreburger week and polos cutlets - just amazing. I ordered to go and will definitely be back some afternoon soon with the family.

We had a great lunch here and it wasn't too crowded on a Saturday. They have both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating, with a lovely patio area with colorful murals. My friend got their house made lime soda. I tasted it and it was divine. Had I known it was not too sweet, I would have ordered it. My hot tea was....hot tea. For lunch, we split the Deviled "chicken," which was so good we couldn't stop eating it. We also had the fried yellow rice, which was very tasty. I ordered a side of the mango chutney, which was too spicy. I've never been served a really spicy chutney, but this place has it. We also got a side of the Kurukkan roti, which is a gluten free bread. This was unique and very flavorful. Overall, a great casual dining space, please note all the food is vegan. We will go again.

We got the chicken korma, lamb biryani, and tandoori chicken. I think there was a mix-up with our…read moreorder because we received the biryani thali instead, but we ate it anyway, and the mistake actually ended up being worth it. We didn't receive the dessert portion of the thali, but it wasn't a big deal. The lamb in the biryani was stellar, very tender and easily one of the highlights. I thought the rice could have used a little more seasoning, but I still enjoyed it, especially with the condiments provided. The chicken korma was amazing as well. The tandoori chicken was okay, though not my favorite. I'm not sure if it was actually cooked in a tandoor because it tasted more like baked chicken to me.

This feels like a pretty typical Indian spot with nice big booths or tables. I've heard it's solid…read more The staff were quick to seat and serve us! Drinks and food came fast. We only had starters - lamb samosas and the Idli Vada Sambar. Lamb samosas with the chutneys were delicious! Sambar was decent. Taj Mahal beer recommended to wash it down! Prices moderate.

I'm a regular at Tov (rhymes with "stove" and means "good") coffee and Joe and his staff are always…read moreterrifically kind. When I don't know what to do with my day, or I have work to catch up on, I go to Tov and go from there. Drink-wise, I often go for a Mucho Caliente, the "Mushit," a mushroom-based chai invention, or a Rose Mocha. I've had mochas all over and none compares to the way Joe and his staff concoct the drinks at Tov. The chocolatey-ness, viscosity, mouthfeel, flavor, sippability, sweetness, always satisfy my palate, and the balance of coffee to other flavors is always to my preference. Their drinks are decadent and may take a bit longer to make than expected, and I find it is well worth the wait. I enjoy getting comfortable on Joe's very colorful red cushions, taking in the purple Egyptian vibes within and the eccentric vibrancy that is Hawthorne outside. Fun fact: Joe doesn't believe in plain old ice, and instead he freezes cubes of milk! The cubes stratify into discrete layers that are fun to crunch through, reminiscent of the layers of baklava. Very enjoyable for someone who normally avoids ice or chewing on ice.

On a Saturday:: I was supper excited to get the traditional coffee, but she said they only do that…read moreon special occasions? Because it takes too long to do. They offered to put cardamon in my espresso but at that point it's a joke ...As a place that specializes in a specific culture ....and can't offer seems sus. It also took about 15 minutes to get my espresso my cousin got a latte that was just milk she ended up throwing it away. For pastries they had cookies and scones you're better off going somewhere else lol @ the owner

Indian spot that has a lunch buffet, but I came for dinner, which did not have a buffet…read more Staff were friendly! Our server was on top of everything! Cute space with a cool curved ceiling! Dosa was huge and tasty! Naan was perfect! Tandoori mixed grill was solid. Kachumber salad was strange - lots of lettuce and oranges, not what we expected, but a nice counter to the meat and dosa. Good meal, but not the best in town. I will come back to try the lunch buffet!

I came in today with my husband, his friend and our service dog Jessie. The lady hostess was super…read moresweet and accommodating. As for the food. It was out of this world. I ate for 3 ppl. Haha Thank you for the experience.

Drinks: - The Limca soda was refreshing and had an…read moreinteresting balance of sweet and tart. It had a carbonated limeade type taste. If anyone knows which stores carry this item in town, let me know ASAP Food: - The trio of chutney is addicting. The papadums are so crunchy and fun to eat. They're like thin crackers that compliment the chutneys well. The green chutney was especially herbaceous and I liked that - The pork vindaloo was superb. The braised pork fell off the bones effortlessly, and the toasted rolls did a good job of absorbing the curry. I know vindaloo is considered a curry but this dish doesn't taste like a typical curry, it's more like a stew with braised pork in it Ambience: - The outdoor seating is huge, lots of space. Great for big gatherings and a group setting of 5-10 - The décor is gives off an rustic Indian cabin with a scrappy vibe - The space is large for indoor seating too Overall: This kind of reminds me of an Indian style pocha place. Their food is impressive but the ambience would be good for grabbing a drink and enjoying a nice meal as well. I do plan on returning to this place in the near future but in the evening time for all the lights

We have been here twice now and we have figured out what is good and what isn't. The ambiance is…read moresuper fun! It has an elevated dhaba feel to it. The walls are covered with random photos of people and families from the 1970s, signs that one might see in public places in India, a rickshaw meter at the entrance and carrom board tables. The whole place is run by non-Indians so you get a feeling that this is their interpretation of an Indian dhaba. We've ordered the chicken curry thali, the paneer curry, batata vada, pav bhaji, paneer Kati rolls, chicken salad bowl, crispy cauliflower, and the ginger lime soda over the course of our visits. The Thali comes with a dal, roti, rice, raita, salad and a sambar type curry. I have enjoyed the chicken curry way more than the paneer curry. The paneer curry is sweeter and more bland than I'd like. The chicken curry has a bigger flavor profile with a slight spicy kick. The crispy cauliflower was very good but I think this is a special so it may not always be available. The batata vada pav is actually very good but I really would like them to give us the chutney separately so that we decide how much chutney to add. As of now, the vada is smothered with chutneys, which hides the flavors of the vada. Also note that the buns are not like the Indian pav. They are burger buns. The pav bhaji has a tomato soup powder flavor to it, so it looks exactly like a pav bhaji should, but is overwhelmingly tomato flavored. The buns don't give you the same satisfaction that the buttered Indian pav gives. The Kati rolls are filled with more veggies, particularly the purple cabbage, than paneer or chicken. That is not how Kati rolls should be. Purple cabbage is not a thing in Indian food, so this felt like a salad rolls with the wrong veggies. The chicken bowl is actually decent so we liked this. The ginger lime soda is quite nice too. Overall, I would recommend this place for the decor, the vada, the Thali and their specials.

Left no crumbs. The 11) Papadum were incredible and maybe my favorite thing. Nothing left to be…read moredesired and highly recommend trying.

I've found reviewing unique dishes from places like this joint more helpful and informative - most…read morereviews I search for highlight the usual "known" items and people that don't know the cuisine end up missing out. Service and ambiance are good - but I find these less useful - it depends on the day and what your preference is. But if you're here for the food, here's what I'd recommend: Chicken Pasanda, Medium spiced - this is one of the best North Indian curries you can get. It is finger-licking good gravy, with tender pieces of marinated chicken in it - and it goes fantastically well with either the Paneer or Aloo paratha. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed.

I've never had more disappointing Indian food. First long grain rice and basmati are not the same…read more Not basmati rice. The naan looks premade from the grocery store and is just soggy. The butter chicken looks and tastes like tomato soup, not butter chicken. The chicken was breast, which usually it's not, and the chunks were massive. The korma has huge chunks of chicken too I mean too big to fit in your mouth big. I don't understand how there are so many positive reviews. So extremely disappointing. Maybe it was a bad day or something but I don't recommend it

This is a great food option at the Washington Square food court with solid Indian food. The…read morecustomer service here is amazing and I was encouraged to sample so many different curries, which was much appreciated. I had the two curry combination with panner tikka masala and a ground chicken curry. It also came with rice, potato salad, and lots of picked onions. Overall, it was a huge portion of food and the curries both had good flavor. However, the rice and curries didn't come hot, which did mean my food became luke warm fairly quick.

my dude, I love this place. they have great food at great prices, and I HAVE to share this: they…read moremake kheer (rice pudding, something I am obsessed with), and the first time I went there I found out it had pistachios, which would give me a massive allergic reaction, so I asked if they ever made it without pistachios, and the lovely lady there made me a special batch the next day that I could eat. this was like months ago. I continue to go there all the time but I don't always see her there (which is fine, everyone has different shifts), but today when I stopped in, she was there and she let me know that she had again made kheer without pistachios just in case. 10/10 food, 10/10 customer service, and just like 20/10 experience. Also, I appreciate how they have a variety of dishes there to choose from every day (there's always a few different meat dishes and a few different veggie dishes and then there's also always something tasty that has been fried, like samosas or pakora, and naan).

Wow, tried the shrimp vindaloo. It was no joke goodness. Will plan to return and try way more items.read more