India Grill

10/22/07

Best Garlic Nahn Bread In Town. Lots of street parking!

by amandamoss26 at Citysearch

Great street parking and always good food. Never a disapointment. Garlic Nahn bread is really good. Soup there is excellent and so is Chicken Masala. Yum. Won't be dissapointed

• Pros: Good Food, lots of parking on street
• Cons: Staff isn't super friendly, but food makes up for it.

09/19/07

A Top Choice for Indian in Portland: Yummy, Reliable, and a Good Value

by bluishlips at Citysearch

I don't know why people say India Grill is overpriced. What prices do they expect? It isn't fast food! The prices are quite reasonable. Deliciously delicate Shrimp Shah Jahani has at least 7 or 8 large shrimp for $15.95. Malabar Lobster (same price) has slightly less meat, but lobster is expensive. It's a proper amount of food, and happens to be one of my favorite dishes; definitely worth the price. Lamb Saag ($12.95) is without question two meals' worth of food, and as with other dishes, they spice to your preference. Medium spice is a nicely challenging tongue tingle. In addition to about two fists' worth of tender lamb, the Saag is pure dense spinach heaven. Another favorite is Shahi Murgh Korma: a generous portion of chicken infused with the flavor of its creamy, savory coconut-almond sauce ($10.95). In spite of what people say about getting stuck with the last of a batch or given a hard time with orders, they always make this dish without raisins for me. It seems that would be impossible if everything was pre-made. Daal Thadka ($7.95) is also wonderful: buttery, spicy yellow lentil mash with fresh herbs and the occasional stewed tomato. Yes, the samosas are fried. That's what a samosa is. The meat samosa is studded with peas and too delectable to pass up, even though it's messy to eat. The veggie samosas are even better---a heavenly smash of potatoes, peas, and spices. The chutneys that accompany them are so good I wish I could buy them by the jar. Yes, occasionally there's confusion with breads, but even if you accidentally get Cheese Kulcha instead of Aloo Kulcha, it's all delicious (and that's only happened to me twice). Extra saffron-scented basmati rice is $2, a massive amount, and delicious on its own, so what's to complain about? And most Indian restuarants in the US serve meat, including beef.

I usually order out, but haven't had horrible service there when eating in. A bit low-contact and reserved, but not rude! They seem very friendly to me.

• Pros: consistently tasty dishes, reasonable prices, and I feel they sincerely aim to please
• Cons: eating on-site may be slow, and the decor is a bit shabby (but it's clean!)

02/12/07

Best Indian restaurant in Portland area.

by portlandfan6 at Citysearch

Dishes are reasonably priced, service is good and the flavor is just yummy. Eaten Indian food all across the U.S and yes this one tops it all. Try their Chicken Tikka Masala, Matar Paneer and Indian Chai (tea)-you'll know what I am talking about.

10/21/06

Great for Takeout

by beaubar at Citysearch

I have only ordered takeout here and only the Chicken Tikka Masala at that, but if the other items on the menu are equally delicious, you should have a great experience here. The Tikka Masala comes in three degrees of spicyness, and the Naan w/garlic is a great addition. For takeout, be sure to call in your order and it is usually ready within 20 minutes.

09/25/06

Delicious, Euphoric, Deluctable Food

by korinna at Citysearch

I just experienced the India Grill for the first time tonite...I LOVED it...My guests warned me that the service was ...s...l...OW....and it was. My waitress told me she would "try to remember" my order....tip:Write it down, you dont have to "try to remember anything" just read what you wrote...easy. Anyways, Expecting that the service was going to be slow, I was not dissapointed, and even if i was, the food would have made up for it anyways. Best item on the menu: Coconut Nut Chicken dish....(name?? dont know) orgasamic. literally. No liquor, but the beer and wine list is good, and chai tea is incredible. Atmosphere, wonderful. TRY IT!

• Pros: Christmas lights, music, FOOD
• Cons: un-attentive service, if your not in a hurry-not a problem

06/29/06

Best Indian food in town for sure!

by jamerfrazier at Citysearch

I have been going to India Grill for 10+ years and am addicted! This is by far my favorite restaurant. I have eaten at many other Indian restaurants but none compare to India Grill. It is a nice neighborhood restaurant with decent prices and a cozy atmosphere. The staff have always been extremely nice to me and my family. Even going out of their way to make a special dish that is no longer on their menu. Don't expect fast service when you go India Grill, especially during the weekend. I would not recommend going to the India Grill if you are in a hurry or starving. But if you are not in a hurry and love Indian food the wait is sooooooooo worth it!!!

• Pros: menu choices, easy access, usually plenty of street parking
• Cons: slow service during the weekend but worth the wait!

03/20/06

Loved it!

by noduck99 at Citysearch

This is my new favorite restaurant in Portland! The service was quick, and although our waiter was really sullen the other servers seemed friendly enough. The food - wow! It was some of the best Indian food we've ever eaten. The portion sizes were perfect - more than enough to feel completely full - and I thought the prices were on the low end compared to the quality of the food. Overall, a great experience. We will definitely go back for more!

• Pros: great food!, quick service, good price
• Cons: no parking lot

12/12/05

Among the Best Indian Food in Portland

by anahata3 at Citysearch

I don't know what the negative reviewers are talking about. Maybe they went on a bad day. I go to this place about once a week for dinner, for one main reason -- the food is great! The palak paneer and malai kofta especially. It's a lovely space too.

It's a shame so many people feel their dining experience was somehow degraded by their interaction with the wait staff. They're not fluent English speakers, and it's true that a main waiter there is pretty stoic, by I don't hold it against them. They've always struck me as sweet and attentive people.

I have eaten in every Indian restaurant in Portland and I try to visit one in every major city I go to. This is your classic (semi-Americanized)-Northern Indian food, done better than most places.

• Pros: good food, location, atmosphere

01/07/05

oh...boy

by shreekar1 at Citysearch

the dopest lunch buffet around..this food is so good, i dont know who cooks it there...but its bout the closest cooking to my grandamamama

09/10/04

Yummy!!!

by ddeyoung at Citysearch

The lunch buffet is the best $6.95 a person could spend on food in Portland. The Navratan Curry is spectacular and everything else is very tasty. The regular menu is great too. Try the lamb Vindaloo, spicy delicious! Service is prompt and helpful.

• Pros: Great Food, Good Service, Good Prices