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!

Visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening for dinner. At first glance, the menu made it clear…read morethis wasn't a typical Indian restaurant. We decided to try the thali, thinking it would give us a chance to sample multiple curries. At $60, we assumed we were getting two individual thalis--one per person. To our surprise, it turned out to be a single plate meant to be shared between two. That was definitely disappointing, especially since we arrived hungry and expected a more substantial meal for that price. For context, most Indian restaurants typically serve a thali per person in the $12-15 range. The food itself was just okay. A couple of the curries were decent, while others didn't quite hit the mark. That said, we still finished everything simply because we were starving. One positive was our host--Deepak, I believe--who was friendly and had a great sense of humor. I genuinely appreciated his service, though I regret not leaving a bigger tip because I left feeling like the value for money just wasn't there. The ambiance was average, nothing special, and parking was a real hassle. Street parking was tough to find.

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.

All vegan Sri Lankan food? This is, by far, my favorite place to eat in Portland…read more I grew up in a Sri Lankan household and none of the food my parents made was half as flavorful as this and not to mention it's all vegan. I'm a big fan of the "beef" rolls and all of the roti options but every single curry is to die for (and bonus: no one had to die for it to be made ). It's also a worker owned co-op with amazing ethical standards and inclusivity; they pay their employees a living wage without having exorbitant prices and don't even accept tips. I can't recommend this place higher. If you haven't been here, you have to try it!

Best Indian food, Service was medium, beautiful building…read more I miss the buffet. Everything was yummy, a little spendy.

I ordered pickup, so I can't comment on the atmosphere, however this place has changed big time! I…read moreused to come here every week to pickup, Chicken Korma and Vegetable Samosas. They used to be so flavorful. Now, it's like they changed their menu for 80 year old midwesterners!!!! There is no spice, no flavor and they have me very little dipping sauce for my samosas! The food quality is awful, you can tell they are using cheap chicken and with the lack of flavor this $30 meal sucks so bad, I'd rather have spent my money at McDonald's.

Highly recommend Tōv Coffee for its one of a kind selection of drinks, excellent service, and…read moreunique ambiance. Went on a Friday morning at around 10:30. No wait at all. Great service from friendly barista. I ordered the Chocolate Jesus and my kid had the Arabic People's Latte. Both drinks were unique and superbly delicious with cardamom accents. I would have ordered another round but I didn't want to be a jittery maniac for the rest of the day. I'm not a Portland resident, but I do live in the PNW. Tōv will always be my first stop when passing through the Rose City.

We had a group gathering at Tov Coffee on Hawthorne felt like traveling to Egypt without leaving…read morePortland. From the moment we walked in, the owner Joe welcomed everyone like old friends. His hospitality set the tone for the whole evening--warm, relaxed, and full of conversation between people from all over the world. One of the highlights was watching Joe prepare traditional Egyptian coffee over hot sand, a centuries-old method that slowly heats the coffee and brings out deep, rich flavors. But the real comfort of the night came in the form of Egyptian Sahlab. Imagine a thick, creamy winter drink made from warm milk, gently sweetened and flavored with vanilla and orange blossom water. Those of you who tried it know what I am talking about! It was very nice to get a beautiful taste of Egyptian culture right here on Hawthorne. Huge thanks to Joe for the incredible hospitality and for sharing these traditions with us. I hope they expand to include a full Egyptian, Mediterranean food menu.

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.

Very tasty food and sides Food is fresh and flavorful…read more We ordered veggie samosa, lamb biryani and seek kabob with plain naan

Food is delicious and service is great! Food came out really fast and hot!! Will be coming again!read more

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

Family run business and they are so nice there. Really makes you want to come back again and makes…read moreyou want to order more! They have a rice bowl special for 2 for $20 which is a really good deal and the food is delicious. We normally get the butter chicken and this time I tried the paneer masala, which was delicious. The roti bread and the naan was both very good and fresh. We have been coming to this location for 5 years my sister found it and it's the only place we come to. They give you samples! it's amazing, and there is no other food place i've been to that gives you so many samples.