Went and got dinner with my darling for a quiet evening dinner Food was great and ambiance was great Waiter and host was extremely nice and polite Servings were plentiful and we loved the food Highly recommend read more

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It's our frequent go to place for dosas and curries. Dosas like Mysore Masala, rava dosa, paper dosas are usually consistent and good. Curries are okay, nothing great. We tried the chicken sampler platter which was good and tasty. Service is quick as well. Bollywood songs playing on a projector are always fun to watch. The food is slightly more expensive for my liking but since it's been consistent I don't mind it too much. read more

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We had a delicious lunch celebrating my mamas birthday..We were seated quickly and our order was taken right away. Food came out beautifully prepared and presented. We ordered masala chai Goat Biriyani Lamb Curry Garlic nan The flavors were rich and delicious! Some of my goat was a little tough but mostly tender. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and clean.We also enjoyed seeing the Bollywood dance video clips on the screen. Give them a try your tastebuds will thank you. read more

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Absolutely adore this family owned local joint - every single time I have visited the staff is SUPER friendly, the food portions are family style and easily shared amongst the table (Or large enough to have take home for a later delight!), and the ambiance is super chill while lovely music and music videos are playing at a perfect sound level to provide privacy from others but also to sink back into the comfy bench and take a breather from a perfectly orchestrated symphony of flavour, camaraderie, and genial hometown goodness. Favourites include - Mango Lassi (literally have dreamt about them!), Samosas, EVERY Dosa, Paneer Vindaloo, Palak Paneer, Goat Biryani, and Lamb Chukka :D read more

Several years back, this was our go-to for good South Indian food when visiting Portland. Craved for Indian food and was hugely disappointed! The lack of long lines this time is a testament to the quality, sadly. None of the dishes we ordered was seasoned; lack of salt = lack of flavor! This was a common theme for all dishes. Vada was extremely oily Rava dosa - Didn't feel like Rava dosa, felt more like rice flour dosa made extremely crispy Filter coffee - watery Dosas didn't have any smell of ghee Chicken 65 - more like pakora with no salt The chutneys and sambar was decent but cold Time to remove the tag "Chennai" from the name of the restaurant, sadly! read more

South Indian Gem Near Portland Stumbled upon this spot by chance -- and what a delicious discovery it turned out to be! If you're anywhere near Portland and craving authentic South Indian food, this place deserves a visit (or several). Things Tried: Chinese Spring Dosa, Medu Vada, Idly Sambar, Rava Onion Dosa, Filter Coffee Verdict: * Medu Vada - Perfectly executed. Crispy outside, soft and airy inside -- a rare and satisfying balance. * Chinese Spring Dosa - Fusion done right. Crisp dosa filled with flavorful, stir-fried veggies -- bold and delicious. * Rava Onion Dosa - Ultra-crispy with just the right hit of saltiness. Every bite was on point. * Idly Sambar - Soft, fluffy idlis paired with comforting sambar and chutneys. Classic and well-done. * Filter Coffee - Strong, aromatic, and smooth -- exactly how filter coffee should be. A satisfying end to the meal. Ambience & Service: Clean and cozy interior with a pleasant vibe. Service was on the slower side, but the quality of the food makes it easy to overlook. Final Word: Authentic, flavorful, and comforting -- a spot I'll definitely revisit whenever I'm in Portland. If you're nearby, don't miss it. read more

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Service was slow and food was cold and tasteless. We ordered dosa and that was bad. Never expected this from a South Indian restaurant.

This was such a great idea restaurant. We had the Josh Rogan and the chicken biryani. Really great flavors. We would definitely come back again!!! The servers were very nice, the family friendly atmosphere a real plus. read more

Some of my absolute favorite Indian food around. The Palak Paneer is one of my favorites and the butter chicken here is the best I've had. The atmosphere inside is welcoming, nicely decorated and very clean. I would recommend highly to anyone. read more

[ food ]: 8/10 * chicken tikka: The chicken was tender and very flavorful, with good presentation. Creamy and satisfied that sense of comfort food that I was looking for. * lamb biriyani: This was something I'd never tried before but was extremely impressed with in terms of flavor, texture, and presentation. Again, meat was very tender and had a really nice heat to it even at the middle spice level! * garlic naan: so yummy! Compared to other naan I've had in the Portland area, this takes the cake! I'd definitely recommend this with any main dish you order or even by itself! [ service ]: 10/10 * As soon as we walked in, we were kindly greeted by many staff members and they were more than attentive about keeping our water glasses filled and making sure that we were enjoying our food! Everyone was kind and welcoming! [ ambiance ]: 8/10 * I loved the bollywood videos they were playing on the tv, the tall vaulted ceilings and big windows, along with beautiful decor really brought the place to life next time I'll be sure to try the chicken makhani! I've heard great things! read more

Chennai Masala - Lamb Biriyani & Chicken Tikka & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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Went here recently and the quality has gone significantly downhill. It used to be our go-to in Portland. It won't be anymore. Lets start with the dahi Vada-- typically here the Vada is supposed to be soaked in water, squeezed out, and soaked for atleast half a day in flavored yogurt base, with chutneys, onions, cilantro etc. The water softens the skin of the Vada and renders a porosity; so when soaked immediately in the flavored yogurt base, it absorbs the flavors like a sponge. What we got: a lazy-ass version where a crispy Vada was soaked in plain yogurt and put in a bowl. That's it. We were like WTF. The only palatable item was the plain dosa-- applause for that. LOL. But to screw up a dosa requires a special sort of talent and to do that one wouldn't be operating a South Indian restaurant. So I will give bonus points for not screwing that up. LOL. Also ordered a fried rice and Gobi Manchurian! The Manchurian came in 10 minutes and the rice came 30 minutes after that. I am fair that Gobi Manchurian was stale; it was clearly microwaved. The peppers were raw. And the cauliflower was mushed up. No pictures were taken! It was a dinner nobody wanted to remember. read more

We used Chennai Masala for our wedding catering across three days (Sangeet, Ceremony, and Reception), and they absolutely blew us away. The food was incredible and our guests couldn't stop raving about it. What stood out the most was the variety and quality. Everyone who has been to an Indian wedding knows the pressure to deliver new and exciting items for guests. Sumi (the owner) included North Indian, Gujarati, South Indian, chaat items, as well as vegan options, and every dish was packed with authentic flavor. All of this for 250+ guests! Each event had a different menu, and her team executed everything perfectly! The service was professional, the presentation was beautiful, and the entire experience was seamless. Chennai Masala played a huge part in making our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend them for any event where you want delicious, crowd-pleasing Indian food! read more

Eight years since our last review, and it is one of those rare restaurants that didn't lower its standards during/after the pandemic. Still excellent. Lassis are great, two different kinds tried recently. Dosas still great and deliciously spicy. Service was attentive and helpful. Restaurant has a nice understated vibe, pleasant, with a general feel of people loving their food. That shows they have good taste. We will certainly keep going back. read more

My favorite place to get Indian food in the Portland area. Their Mutter Paneer is always amazing, as well as their mango lassi and garlic naan. My sister, who is very picky tried the mutter paneer and loved it! The service can be a bit slow at times, but the food is worth the wait. read more

Chennai Masala - Mutter Paneer and Panner Naan - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Sumi's team catered a wedding that I coordinated. Her team was very professional, delivered the food on time, and helped our on-site team organize the dishes to the correct labels. Sumi was great with her communication prior to the event and communicated well with me all of the supplies she needed to successfully accomplish our catering. All of these outstanding services occurred despite Sumi battling recent health issues. I highly recommend Chennai Masala and the amazing Sumi. read more

I had a great time at Chennai Masala !! First of all, the food was absolutely AMAZING!! We had chicken tikka masala, and it was so creamy, flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly . We also got garlic naan and paneer naan, which were very good as well. Honestly, I'm usually garlic naan all the way, but somehow I thought the paneer naan was even better !! It was SO perfect . Oddly enough, didn't love strawberry lassi. Not that it wasn't good, it just wasn't AS good . Ambiance was great . Service/waiters were nice, but slow . Overall great time and worth the wait !! read more

Excellent food (lots of local Indians there, always a good sign)! Bollywood setup has been toned down a bit (smaller screen, lower volume)! Been here several times including 4 times recently. Always an enjoyable meal. read more

Thanks so much for a great dinner tonight! We stopped in for what we knew would be a delicious dosa, tandoori chicken, gobi manchurian (cauliflower coated with flour, deep fried and sauteed in tangy, spicy sauce with green onions - EXCEPTIONAL) and a simple meal subsequently evolved into a real night with friends and loved ones. The owners, Ashok & Sumi, treated us like ever-precious customers and we witnessed all the other diners being treated the same. What a lovely place! So many places have been closing earlier and it's hard to do an event and find a great place to meet up after 8-8:30 anymore but this gem of a place is open until 9:30! read more

Great food. Great service, welcoming atmosphere. Love the dosas and all the options. Friendly service too read more

You know when patrons from a restaurants home country dine there, the food is going to be good. Chennai Masala will not disappoint. The amazing food selections, both vegetarian and with protein, will offer something for everyone. The staff are welcoming friendly and helpful and the owner is often out in the dining room visiting with her customers. This is the food to judge your other Indian options by. Try them for lunch or dinner. read more

Absolutely everything was wonderful! The staff is very friendly and the food is top notch!

This place has wonderful food and the people working there are all very nice. Highly recommend.

I came to eat lunch at Chennai Masala today for the first time. My manager said this used to be one of her go-to spots before the pandemic, so I was excited to try it. We were greeted by our server immediately after walking in the door and had the whole restaurant to ourselves. They had a hot bar set up with multiple entrees to choose from. Our server gave us a short rundown of all of the options, and then we were each able to pick two. All of the sides shown in my picture were included. It was so nice to be able to try a bit of everything. While I did enjoy my meal, it wasn't up there with the most flavorful Indian food I've tried. I would come back again, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Chennai Masala - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Terrible food and bad customer service. $9 for 2 naans that were overcooked and crusty when nearby restaurants can provide at least an order of magnitude better quality for lower price. Kadai paneer appeared to have been prepared by some novice, raw spices and bad taste. One server said he will see what he can do, other server wants to do nothing.. I would have rather gone to other restaurants nearby. read more

Love their goat biryani and masala dosa. It's delicious Service is nice too and the people who work there are very nice and efficient read more

Food: mid Pricing: a bit haughty Customer service: makes alligators seem like they graduated charm school read more

10/10. I like all Indian food and thought the food here was delicious and comforting. The curry and garlic naan were good sizes. The service was friendly and polite, with a little extra good service. And the interior was fun and beautiful. I think it sets a warm environment. read more

Got a pick up order here. The food was pretty good! My favorite was the butter chicken. It was seasoned well and the chicken was very tasty. The naan could have been better I think. The rice was tasty, and Lassi was pretty yummy as well. The Dal was alright. That said, I would go here again. read more

This is hands-down my favorite restaurant. The portions are beyond generous, and the quality is impeccable every time. I always get the veggie samosas, paneer mutter mushroom, and garlic naan, and I've never been disappointed. read more

Some of the tastiest Indian food we've had. Our first time here and the Butter Chicken (Chicken Manchurian) was our favorite. We also had chicken tikka masala and the regular curry. Garlic naan was also delicious and the yogurt lassi. read more

Chennai Masala - Butter Chicken (Chicken Manchurian) was our favorite. Chicken tikka masala and the regular curry. Garlic naan. - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

By far the best Indian food in the Portland area! My family comes here almost every week and we strongly recommend the Chettinad if you can handle spice! read more

I have been coming here for 14 years and this place never disappoints. Although I miss the buffet ,their new combo plate offering is not lacking in the flavor that I have come to know and love. read more

Chennai Masala - Non vegetarian combo plate W/ mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

I'm extremely sad that their standards and taste have gone down. We stopped eating here 3 years back when we got spoiled chutneys. When we reached out to them, they said their fridge/freezer went out and they didn't have any more chutneys. Acceptable, but we just stopped going there. I was craving for Parota kurma and wanted to give them another try. Unfortunately, this time, everything was subpar, and most of the food we ordered was inedible. Chutneys were spoiled, masala for dosa lacked flavor, and thayir vada was so sour (it was just vadai in sour curd, no garnishes) that we just threw it away. The Parota was so oily, and kurma was barely edible. We used to love eating here 6-7 years back, and so sad to see their taste/standards going down. read more

Chennai Masala - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

I was craving Indian food and one of my favorite place closed for good... so I wanted to try this place, recommended by my Indian neighbor. We order to take out, given time for 20 min to pick up but it was longer than it took so add 5-10 minutes to pick up? Food was fine, but my saag was a bit sweeter and mild than I like. Tikka was fine. Samosa was good with some spices. They have many dosas option and biryani, so I should give another try. read more

Chennai Masala - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

This is an updated review post pandemic, and I am so sad. This used to be the best Indian food in Portland and my solid go to. Unfortunately, it is now a no go. Went there for lunch today, and not surprised the famous buffet is gone and that is understandable. What wasn't understandable is why the food tastes absolutely nothing like it used to! I think it's the same owners, but the tikka masala was awful. A flavorless, brownish soupy sauce instead of the robust and sublime, thicker red/orangey masala sauce they are known for. In the old days you had to get there at 11:30am or you may not get in. Now, however, we arrived at 11:30 with friends we hadn't seen since the pandemic and left at 1:30 because we were talking. In that entire time there were a max of 5 tables filled. I guess I know why, and it really does make me very very sad. read more

Good food and service but the place is very noisy and you probably will not be able to talk to the people you go with. Also the tables are very small, in trying to adjust more tables they have made the tables so small that its difficult to adjust things there. read more

My uncle treated us here the other evening and it was absolutely delicious! The server was nice and the interior had a nice ambiance. Potentially the new spot for the indian read more

Chennai Masala - Lamb (Butter Masala) Makhani and Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan and Onion Kulcha Bread - Indian Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Dear readers this is for you ! Cause the owners have lost their edge. Completely !! Wonder how the fuck is this place still operating . Food was stale and undercooked Dosa Vada Uttapam ( was just batter )$17 and it's just one !!!! Chutneys mixed water in the frozen The fucking waiter touched ice cubes and made lemon soda with bare hands Puri was served with the same potato that is used in masala dosa and that too stale !! Please stop serving food if u don't know the basics of South Indian food . U have successfully graduated to a flop restaurant from your glory days. Please go to apna chaat Bhavan and get trained on how to make basic dosa and uttapam and please don't serve poori anymore you have no clue what to pair it with! I took my parents from India after 5 years that too with half heart as they wanted to eat some South Indian tiffin and I regret everybit ! Every dish was awful I didn't have the patience to even complain and just paid a whopping $100 bill to the shit that was served. Disaster and never again going there and never even recommending anyone . You want Indian food go to apna chaat Bhavan they are consistent with the limited items they make and always damn good . Please for the love of god and respect to the South Indian culture close this shit place. It's a shame to Chennai and India food . Yukk! U served stale and bad food I just threw $100 to the mercy of ur poor staff who have no clue on service or what's being cooked. Old timers if this place please explore other places this is gone to dogs and what the fuck are these prices for this quality. Shame on u ! read more

This place is near and dear to my heart, I've been a long time fan from the first day the opened. The food is fantastic my personal favorite is their dosas, delicious only begins to describe. Partnered with a mango lassi. The staff welcomes you like family here. When it comes to food at Chennai Masala there is no wrong choice. Don't take my word for it, experience it yourself. read more

I stopped coming here after the first few tries, several years ago, due to getting sick repeatedly-but I am so GLAD I gave it another chance. As of now, it's the best Indian food in the area I typically order over the phone, but the staff is always accommodating of specifications (my mom likes her Indian food mild, for instance), and patient with questions and lengthy orders. My only complaints would be a little inconsistency in quality (but still good) and portions. I have unfortunately had a few orders of chicken entrees, for example, with very little chicken in them. For the price of food today, I would hope that wouldn't be an issue. Hopefully it's not ongoing. I also have experienced spoiled chutneys (multiple times) as mentioned in other reviews. When I have popped in for a pickup, the ambiance seemed fresh, light, and contemporary compared to the "throw away" style of a lot of such places that don't seem to put thought into the fixtures or decor. Overall, it's still worth it. Relatively with a great menu and typically good quality. read more