India Oven Authentic Cuisine
Portland, OR 97214-5257
Phone: (503) 872-9687
Editorial Description for India Oven Authentic Cuisine
Hawthorne Indian restaurant is a little skimpy in atmosphere, but the classic dishes like naan, samosas, curries and masalas rarely disappoint.
Insider Tips
What to DrinkPopular options include Indian beer and chai teas.
Know Before You GoService tends to be fairly slow, so go on a day when you have plenty of time.
When to GoAnother time-saving option is to go for the lunch buffet, when all the food is readily available.
User Reviews for India Oven Authentic Cuisine
07/11/2008 Posted by marilyndupont
A friend and I ate here recently and I am not motivated to return. It was OK – some items were good, others not so good. I had the Chicken Vindaloo, it is available in mild, medium, and hot. I choose medium, which had some heat but didn’t overpower the more subtle flavors in the sauce. My friend ordered Chicken Tikka Masala. Unfortunately, the chicken was tough and way overcooked. The Tikka Masala sauce was very good, but the tough chicken ruined the dish. I enjoyed the starter salad of cabbage, peppers, and tomato. It was very refreshing and tasty. My friend is not big on cabbage, but ate half the salad. The Naan bread was disappointing, too thin and lots of burnt spots. The mango Lassi was good, but I was outside on the patio in 85 degree weather, I would have liked it colder to last while I was drinking it (it was cool, not cold when served). To anyone new to Indian cuisine, when eating a highly spiced dish like Vindaloo, a Lassi helps to refresh the palate while eating. The atmosphere of the restaurant is not one where you would go for a first date or a special occasion. It is a room with a couple of ceiling fans, and a small enclosed patio adjoining. The day we were there, the room was stifling, I couldn’t believe the three groups seated inside could stand it, no air conditioning, just a couple of ceiling fans. It was much more pleasant outside. The entrance is not obvious, and since it was my first time there, I thought I was going into the hallway where the bathrooms are.
Pros: Good Chicken Vindaloo
Cons: Atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired
04/14/2008 Posted by Jodbaer
I went to this restaurant with my mother, husband , and daughter for the second time in April of this year. The staff was great, yet the wait was unbearable. We waited 45 minutes for our menus and two hours for our food . The food was good on our first visit four years ago, but this time it was less than stellar. The tandoori chicken was simply salted baked chicken, the rice was not basmati, the nann was crunchy and part of our order was missing. I watched three tables leave that night due to the wait. I will never go to India Oven again. Bombay criket club is much better.
Pros: Water filled promptly
Cons: Timing
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