Kalga Kafe
(503) 236-4770
4147 SE Division St
Portland,
OR
97202
45.5049
-122.6196
Neighborhoods: Richmond, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
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In Short
The dimly lit dining room has a vaguely gothic air, accented by a beautiful crowd, artwork and music. Indian dishes are made with whole spices and subtle chilies and come with homemade chapatti bread. Thai green curry is a delicate balance of coconut milk, lime leaf and sliced vegetables. The sushi roll is packed with julienned vegetables and sweet-spicy rice, and pizzas are surprisingly flavorful, with top-quality roasted peppers, capers and Romano cheese.
User Reviews
Idra
July 04, 2009
Kalga Cafe was one of my favorite vegetarian spots in Portland until they closed abruptly in 2008. I will miss their food & the host/owner greatly.
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Anonymous
January 12, 2009
I love the atmosphere, metal water cups and the wakame salad! I recommend this place especially for the fact it stays open later than many restaurants with great food.
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4cats1room
September 19, 2008
This is a great small, eclectic restraunt which feels very relaxing and inviting. The waiters never bother too much, there is just enough light from the candles & the music is always good. The food is always excellent and can be ordered based on spicyness. Mild plus or minus, Medium plus or minus, Hot plus or minus. And make sure you specify whether you want your food to be vegan. I have gotten so comfortable with this city being vegan that I have forgotten on occasion, but the extra help behind the counter never seem to mind, it's a free meal to them! I really enjoy coming here after a long day to eat a great home cooked meal and relax in the ambiance. Over the years Kalga has changed their hours repeatedly, changed their servers, reduced it's menu and recently they upped their prices by a dollar or three. The food can be pricey, but it is well worth spending a little more for mostly organic fare. The owner is an excellent cook and all meals are always very satisfying. Indian portions can be small, so appetizers or more flat bread should be ordered. The small portions can be deceiving at times, so it's really based upon how hungry you are and how rich your palate is. Their miso soup is excellent! Sadly, they no longer have their black bean burrito (one of their best dishes) and I haven't tried their pizza yet. A favorite of mine is their largest plate, Pad Thai, the best Pad Thai in the city, in my opinion. The Olive tapenade is also excellent, as are their samosas. I personally don't like their falafel too much(and I am a big fan of falafel usually), but my husband really enjoys it. They always have a large assortment of drinks from tea to juices to ale and wine. Their chai, made with rice milk, is very good and they have a great assortment of Tao of Tea loose leaf teas.
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Know Before You Go:
After 10:30pm, this restaurant shuts its doors on the under 21 crowd.
The Extras:
Kalga features live music several nights a week.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
No
