New Delhi Restaurant

07/22/09

best Indian in Portland

by jbattan

I've tried most of the Indian places in town, and this one is my favorite by far. I've been going there a few times a month for the past four years. The food is fresh and delicious. It's very clean and the buffet is kept well stocked (except the lamb dish is usually without any lamb in it; it's so good that people like me skim out the lamb and leave the sauce and potatoes behind). The service is efficient. Parking can be a pain. The spices are mild, which I like. There are condiments to spice it up if you want.

• Pros: food, service, cleanliness
• Cons: parking

01/12/09

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by pdxgirly

I've read some less than stellar reviews and I'm here to let you know:

Lunch is buffet. Quantity over quality. The lunch entrees are served mild so everyone can eat it. You like it spicy? Quit being such a cheapskate and go for dinner. For $1-3 more, you can get something you really like. And you still get a huge portion! I always have leftovers for lunch the next day even with just one entree ordered! Its a great family business that you can feel good about supporting, the owner is very attentive, the waitress is cute and witty. They've got great choices for everyone and even in this terrible economy, the loyal regular customers keep coming back for more. It looks like a dive, but its surprisingly nice inside without spending all the profits on decor. The food is definitely quality and good value.

This place can be hard to find. They are next to the Chevron in a funky strip mall called Barbur Square. They don't advertise, so if you've been there, its either a lucky accident or word of mouth. Its a great casual date spot but you can feel okay about bringing your family too. They've got a good beer and wine selection (I stick to the Royal Challenge from India) and I'm always stuffed, so I order my dessert to go.

Me and my sweetheart recommend sharing the Chicken Makhani and the Navratan Korma with a side of Garlic Naan. The tandoori dishes are great too. Whatever you choose, I've tried almost the whole menu and every dish has been a winner. They spice everything to your taste, so don't be afraid to try something new. They take big parties if you call ahead, but its a small place, so don't show up without a phone call first if you're more than 4 people. They also do carry out, which is nice when you're on the run.

• Pros: Easy to spot vegan items, casual atmosphere, carry out menu
• Cons: Hard to find the first time, parking is sometimes a pain.

12/10/08

Best Indian Food in Portland!

by theburbys

My best friend is Indian and I love her mother's cooking. This is the best I have found in Portland. The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh. We get take-out about once a week from New Delhi. I highly recommend the Chicken Tikka Masala.

• Pros: Food

11/13/08

Seriously?

by carlson_b

This restaurant is mediocre at best, I'm not sure if nobody posting has ever tasted good Indian food or more likely the restaurant management is "stuffing the ballot box" - I really can't imagine otherwise how there could be 23 positive reviews with 4 or 5 stars prior to me. I tried the lunch buffet for $8.95 and even at this price point I have gotten good Indian buffets elsewhere but this really reminded me of what fast food Indian would probably taste like. The lamb vindaloo honestly tasted like a marginal American beef stew and the curry-based dishes were slightly better but still mostly tasteless and uninspired at best. I am absolutely fine with the lack of heat in most/all dishes but PLEASE give me some flavor. Even the Naan was only marginal - I consider Naan to be like a good pizza crust, it should be very good on its own and even better when paired with other flavors. Neither delivers here.

Maybe the strange strip-mall location on Barbur threw me off or maybe I happened to go on a REALLY bad day but based on the mediocrity of every dish I am pretty certain there is no reason to return here again. It's a shame after such good expectations.

• Pros: Not much
• Cons: Utter lack of flavor

05/06/08

Great food, decent atmosphere

by mwn73

The food and service is always great, staff always courteous, atmosphere is clean and comfortable. It's a pleasure to have such good Indian cuisine close by, usually with no wait, and easy parking.

05/05/08

Don't let the outside deceive you!

by danarenezia

I read all the great reviews on Citysearch, so my son and I decided to try it, since he lives nearby and we both love Indian food. When we pulled up, I looked at him with the " I don't know look." But we remembered other reviewers stating not to be deceived by the outward appearance, and went in. Boy, what a treat. From the outside it looks like a cheap kinda sleazy restaurant / bar, but once you step inside you immediately feel at ease in a very comfortable place. The food and service were both exceptional. We ate much more than we meant to and rolled out of there rubbing our tummies with delight. We will definitely be back.

• Pros: great food and service, ample parking
• Cons: really weird location and ugly exterior

04/05/08

Excellent Food and Service

by soc3006

My husband and I have gone here on our lunch hour for a few years and we can't tell you when we've had better service. The food is excellent on the buffet, always stocked up, clean and tasty!

• Pros: Food, Service, Value
• Cons: Strip Mall

02/14/08

Out this world Indian cuisine!

by Jay1945

Hey, if you love Indian food you have to try the New Delhi Restaurant. My wife and I love Indian cuisine and have tried every restaurant in Portland and enjoy this one the best. The food is absolutely fabulous. The service is excellent and prices are reasonable. The strip mall location is a little funky, but parking is not a problem.

02/04/08

Wonderful food and service

by shamansgirl

My husband and I went here based on the reviews on this site. We were extrememly happy with the food, service, portions and prices. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Saag. Both dishes were wonderful. We asked for medium spice and that's exactly what we got. Though I prefer my food on the mild side, the flavor was spicy without burning my mouth. The Naan was flavorful and freshly baked. The server recommended a perfect red wine by the glass to go with my food and it was an excellent suggestion. I highly recommed this restaurant to those that value high quality dishes and wonderful service. We can't wait to go back and taste our way through their menu.

• Pros: Service and food quality
• Cons: possible parking issues, but worth it.

10/27/07

The buffet was amazing

by buddha7

Go for the buffet, which means go for lunch. It's pretty cheap for a great meal. I actually only signed up for this just to write a review on this restaurant. The service is great, family owned. Very good Indian food. Not romantic or super high class, but kind simply elegant nonetheless.

• Pros: Amazing Buffet
• Cons: Not a lot of privacy when eating