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    DesiPDX

    4.4 (147 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Food Trucks
    Closed 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Kalonji Kale Keema Plate
    Sean R.

    I'm usually pretty skeptical of fusion cuisines but am a fan of the flavors here. I've tried the Lamb Kale Keema, Masala pulled pork, cardamom chai chicken and the goat curry and was a fan of all. U can taste a hint of Indian flavors but it's different w/ some new spices and garnished w/ some herbs, saffron rice & pickled onions for some color & flavor. I'd say the lamb Keema & goat curry were my favorites (goat curry is special this weekend only), goat tasted like it had some African flavors. The owner also had an Indian brunch spot that closed down recently but he said he would be bringing some of those dishes over to Desi. Located in the always bustling Mississippi pod.

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    Jacqueline T.

    I wanted to come here after seeing it on Somebody Feed Phil. I got a Veggie Thali Platter which was delicious. I get Indian food a lot and this was very unique compared to other Indian food I've had. I wish this food cart pod had more heaters for cold days, but overall, I loved it and would highly recommend it!

    Kaelyn R.

    The kalonji kale keema plate (lamb and kale) was so delicious, one of the best meals I had on my trip to Portland. It was served over rice with their housemade assorted pickles. The textures and flavors of everything on the plate worked well together. The lamb was seasoned so well, but nothing was too rich or overpowered one another. The food comes out very quickly and the portion was filling. Great service and answers all questions, super friendly.

    Rashi T.

    I had been meaning to try this cart out for a while and even though I visit this food cart pod numerous times , I just couldn't ever get a chance to try them out until recently . At a busy location like this its hard to find a spot to sit sometimes and with curries and rice dishes as their prime focus you need a dedicated space to enjoy a proper meal . I felt that adding a few more appetizer or smaller meal options would be a good idea for conveniance and also because a lot of people want to try multiple things when they come to a food cart pod . Since I was sharing with friends -I got an order of the Chai Chicken which is made with drumsticks brined for 24 hours and then steamed in tea, deep-fried in rice bran oil, and coated in a coconut sugar-based tea glaze. The chicken was cooked very well - it was soft, juicy, and tasty. However, I personally could not taste the chai flavor at all and the marinade predominantly tasted sweeter like a mole. The pieces were big enough and it was a very filling appetizer . The person helping me was kind and fast. My food came out within 10 minutes and pricing was reasonable .

    Kalonji Kale Keema Bowl
    Ploy N.

    Tasty stuff! One of the carts in the Prost marketplace. I tried the Kale Keema with Lamb and it's pretty flavorful, plenty of ground lamb in the serving as well. The fried garlic added a nice crisp and nuttiness to the dish. You can opt for a smaller bowl or a bigger plate with sides for the entreés. Service was fast and easy. Order, wait a few minutes for the thing to beep, and you're good to go!

    Tandoori Tempeh Plate
    Victoria L.

    Delicious. Unique tempeh coconut based dish. It had chili crisp on top of it. Pretty presentation and great flavor.

    Nathaniel J B.

    Yalll I'm not sure why it took me sooo long to try but for ever a BIG fan!!! Only tried the Lamb and must try chicken bowl...Both really good but a lot of food and absolutely deliciousness!!! Huge menu so stay tuned will be back to try everything!! Highly recommended!!! Indian fusion??? Flavors are all over but soooo good!!

    Butter chicken katsu special
    Allison B.

    I got the butter chicken katsu bowl special and it was fantastic! The crunch of the breading on the edges of the chicken slices was delightful (and not something I get to experience often as a fully gluten free person) and the butter chicken sauce was dreamy. It had just the right amount of heat for me, and there was the perfect ratio of rice to chicken in the bowl. I'm so glad I got to try it. This was my first time visiting the cart, so I'm not sure how often the dish is an option. I highly recommend it if you get the opportunity to try it!

    Mark G.

    I only had one issue with this place which was that there were no posted hours that I could find. But I do want to say that once they opened I was very excited to order my food. You can't help but notice how colorful all the food is once you open the box. The orange pickled onions and turmeric mustard slaw were really yummy too. My wife was especially fond of the Kalonji Kale Keema. She thought the ground lamb and kale served over the rice was a great way to eat it. She also thought the flavors were really on point as well. I absolutely loved my Chicken Tikka Mole. Very tender bits of chicken thigh served in a deep rich mole sauce. I could have eaten a whole trough of it. If you're hanging out at Prost and have a hankerin for some Indian food, get to DesiPDX, you'll definitely enjoy it.

    Everything I ordered! Two main dishes plus a Side of Rice and papadams
    Sarah C.

    I liked this meal. The side sauces - cilantro serrano, tamarind date, and cranberry black cardamom - punched you in the mouth with flavor and I wish the dhal and thali platter had done so too. So if I had any critique to offer, it would be that I wish the flavors in the main dishes were a little stronger? It was a lot of food for the value, and I'd love to stop this food truck by in person sometime for another meal!

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    I always come here when I go to Portland. Unique food combo of Indian flavors and local, seasonal vegetables. Always a meal to remember.

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    Year of the Fish - Front of the pod

    Year of the Fish

    4.6(135 reviews)
    6.3 miFoster-Powell, Southeast Portland
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    One day I didn't budget my time properly so I was looking for lunch that wasn't fast food that I…read morecould eat in the car. Fish and chips to the rescue. I got the cod. It had a panko crust which sometimes I prefer to batter. They were a little bit salty for my taste but ever since I got COVID lots of things have tasted salty so take that with a grain of salt I'm not a tartar sauce guy but this is some great sauce. I feel like later I got a piece of tarragon(?) out of my teeth and reminded me of the herby yummy sauce. I scoffed at first at the chips. Very non uniformly cut but surprisingly all well cooked. I don't know if it's they type of potato but the skin was really off putting. But solid toothsome chips that a splash of vinegar helps a lot. If I end up in a similar position again I'll definitely consider coming back.

    Friendly owners. Sizzling fresh food. Price was decent for a food cart serving seafood. I got the…read morelarge serving for $16 and that was a good choice. I came after a review I read on Eater for FoPo area eats. I'm not a huge fried food fan but this place was good. I got the Steelhead trout fish and chips. Wait was ok they give you a buzzer so you can stroll around the food court. Took about 10 mins not bad. The locally sourced steelhead was a delicious surprise. Tender, juicy fish with crispy breading. Good seasoning. Fries were thicker so not as crispy but still hearty. 3 medium sized pieces of fish. They included ketchup for the fries as well as malt vinegar and tartar sauce for authentic fish dip. Wedge of lemon, too! All in a earth-friendly cardboard box. They take credit just fine. Very convenient location at Carts on Foster just down the street from where I was staying. So I walked back and enjoyed there. If you're staying you could probably cruise over to any local breweries or the bar cart for a beer to complement the fried food. Good time!!!

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    Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine - Nachos ;)

    Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine

    4.4(55 reviews)
    0.0 miBoise, Mississippi, North Portland

    Part of the Prost food pod. Between ordering and getting food, it was about 4 minutes…read more I ordered 3 tacos: lengua, carnitas, birria All 3 were solid. Homemade tortillas, the birria was beef but very well seasoned and juicy. The lengua has some nice crispy edges to the cubed meat. Overall cook on lengua was good. The carnitas were not the typical hard, fried, dry pork. Had some nice fatty pieces. Both red and green salsa were very well blended and creamy.

    My perfect Mexican meal is usually chile rellenos. Nachos are a close second. However, I saw…read moresomeone walk by with a plate of flautas from Mole Mole and had to try them. Anytime we go to the Mississippi Marketplace, I always get flautas at Mole Mole. They are a feast for the eyes and palate. These are the best flautas I've had so far in the area. The staff is always friendly, the service is prompt, and orders come out quickly and are plated so beautifully they *must* be photographed every time. I'm a creature of habit so I could order flautas here forever, but I promised myself I would try the chile relleno next time we go. Wish me luck! We love the casual vibe. It's comfy, there's usually a place to sit, but it can get packed when the weather is good. The space is welcoming and offers opportunities to chat with others if you want. It's a great space that fosters community.

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    Zaalook

    Zaalook

    4.2(80 reviews)
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    It was payday, my Friday, and my plans to make spaghetti carbonara were foiled by frozen bacon (…read moreoops) and a mountain of dirty dishes ( not. my. job.) and my freakin' exhaustion. Teen wanted boba, and we decided to order Mediterranean from this place which also strangely sells boba. Yes, I rewarded the chore avoidance. Sue me. I worked four tens, all week my mental health clients were stressed and distressed, and I was honestly a lump. We both ordered a Moroccan stewed chicken that comes with saffron rice, salad, and three spicy sauces - one yogurt and maybe sumac? , one sriracha, and one yogurt mixed with sriracha maybe? We liked the rice, chicken, salad, and the yogurt sauce. Just ok though. Not omg good. I wish the two other sauces had been in separate containers and not on the rice. My mint and honey tea was fine. Kid's boba was not full. Not because it spilled either, because it was sealed with the boba seal lid thingy. For $6 that was disappointing. The hummus and dolmades plate came with one sad not good pita, ONE, and I think our Uber eats driver flung it out the window like kids used to deliver newspapers from their bikes because yogurt sauce was freaking everywhere. The hummus was not great. Teen ( the dolmades fan) said the grape leaves were good. Probably not a repeat in store. One and done.

    Ok. Ordered a chicken gyro for $14 then he charged me $15.40. When I asked what the extra $1.40…read more was for he said it was a fee for using my card. The gyro was 2 out 5. Very dishonest food cart.

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    Zaalook - Kufta Gyro. A lil spicy at first but so, so good.

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    Kufta Gyro. A lil spicy at first but so, so good.

    DesiPDX - indpak - Updated May 2026

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