Top 10 Indian Restaurants in Portland, OR

Bhuna brings a more contemporary, regionally informed approach to Indian food in Northwest Portland. Chef Deepak Kaul draws on his Kashmiri heritage, with a menu that moves beyond the standard curry-house lineup. The restaurant is useful for diners looking for a sit-down meal built around distinctive preparations, seasonal choices and a more curated dining experience. Its Northwest 21st Avenue address also places it within the city's established restaurant corridor.

Bollywood Theater focuses on Indian street food and regional snacks in a casual restaurant setting. The Alberta Street location makes it a natural stop when exploring the neighborhood's shops, bars and independent businesses. Rather than relying only on large curry-and-rice entrees, its identity centers on smaller dishes and snack-style preparations that can be combined into a varied meal. This is a useful choice for diners who want to sample several flavors without committing to a formal dinner.

DesiPDX is known for a food-cart approach to Indian cooking that draws on Bengali flavors and ingredients. Its dishes have included rice bowls and plates topped with combinations such as spiced shrimp, lamb and greens, with flavors that differ from the familiar North Indian restaurant template. The cart format makes it a different experience from a full-service dining room. Because food-cart locations and schedules can change, confirm the current operating location and menu before making a dedicated trip.

Maruti is a particularly useful choice for vegetarian diners. Its published menu includes meat-free Indian dishes as well as vegan versions of selected familiar preparations. That makes it easier for mixed groups to find options without treating vegetarian cooking as a small side section. The Hawthorne Boulevard location is within a walkable Southeast Portland commercial area, where diners can combine a meal with nearby shops and other neighborhood businesses.

East India Co. offers a broad Indian menu in a downtown setting, with a particular emphasis on clay-oven cooking alongside curries, breads and rice dishes. Its menu includes grilled seafood, paneer and meat preparations, making it a useful option for diners who want to compare tandoor dishes with traditional sauces. The Southwest 11th Avenue address works for downtown plans and nearby offices, though visitors should confirm the current lunch and dinner schedule.

Swagat's Northwest Portland location serves a wide range of Indian dishes, including curries, biryani, tandoori preparations and vegetarian meals. The restaurant also offers thali-style combinations that bring several dishes together on one plate. Its location near NW 21st and Lovejoy is convenient for the Pearl District and the Northwest neighborhood. Swagat operates other restaurants in the metro area, but this profile refers specifically to its Portland location.

Dwaraka offers a broad menu of familiar Indian dishes, including curries, breads and vegetarian options. The restaurant's published menu includes both a spicier chicken tikka masala and a milder chicken makhani, which can help diners choose according to their preferred flavor profile. Its Hawthorne address makes it another Southeast Portland option for people comparing restaurants in the same general area without assuming that nearby establishments offer identical menus.

Daawat a Ishq offers a broad Indian menu with appetizers, street-food-style snacks, curries, rice dishes and breads. Its Northeast 42nd Avenue location makes it a useful option for diners in the Cully and surrounding Northeast Portland area. The menu spans familiar comfort dishes and more snack-oriented choices, which helps groups assemble a meal around different appetites. The restaurant also lists a separate Vancouver, Washington location; check that the Portland branch is selected when viewing its menu or placing an order.

Silsila puts clay-oven cooking at the center of its identity, alongside curries, breads and biryani. Its published menu and restaurant information describe tandoori kebabs, grilled proteins and familiar curry preparations. The Killingsworth Street location makes it a distinct option for North Portland residents and visitors exploring the city's northern neighborhoods. The restaurant advertises late operating hours, but confirm the current schedule directly before relying on it for a late-night meal.

Siri Indian Cuisine has been described in local dining coverage as offering a broad Indian menu alongside Indo-Chinese preparations such as gobi manchurian and jalfrezi. Those dishes offer a different flavor profile from a menu focused exclusively on North Indian curries. However, restaurant directories can retain outdated listings, and current operating status and address need direct confirmation before this entry is published as an active recommendation.