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Super delicious, and incredible quick service! I got the masala pulled pork bowl, and the portion was generous. The blend of textures was great, the chutney was spicy and delicious, and the rice was perfect. The curry itself was yummy but could have taken some punchier flavors. Prices are potentially a little higher than I expected to pay, but it isn't too much of an issue. I'd be happy to come back to try the dal.
DesiPDX is a food cart which they provided good service and an amazing atmosphere of somewhere to grab a bite. I give It a 3 star for its lack chicken options being and also for lack of flavor on the food.
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.
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!
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.
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 .
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!
Delicious. Unique tempeh coconut based dish. It had chili crisp on top of it. Pretty presentation and great flavor.
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!!
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.
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!
3 months ago
8 months ago
Cute little cart in the back of the pod. I got the seasonal dhal, and it was fantastic and not too expensive. I always look for good flavor and seasoning in Indian food and they knocked it out of the park with their flavor and textures, especially in the side dishes. Wow! Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Service is fast and satisfactory. Highly recommend the yogurt raita, I'll be back just for a huge bowl of that. read more
Super delicious, and incredible quick service! I got the masala pulled pork bowl, and the portion was generous. The blend of textures was great, the chutney was spicy and delicious, and the rice was perfect. The curry itself was yummy but could have taken some punchier flavors. Prices are potentially a little higher than I expected to pay, but it isn't too much of an issue. I'd be happy to come back to try the dal. read more
8 months ago
DesiPDX is a food cart which they provided good service and an amazing atmosphere of somewhere to grab a bite. I give It a 3 star for its lack chicken options being and also for lack of flavor on the food. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
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. read more
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 . read more
6 months ago
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! read more
2 years ago
Delicious. Unique tempeh coconut based dish. It had chili crisp on top of it. Pretty presentation and great flavor. read more
3 years ago
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!! read more
1 year ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
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! read more
2 years ago
I've been wanting to try this place for a while and was excited to finally check it out. I was feeling very indecisive and heard a voice through the chaos pronouncing keema is what's for dinner. The folks at the food truck were friendly, and the food came out pretty fast. The flavors were really rich and perfectly spiced from a spices standpoint. I probably wouldn't have minded a little more heat as a personal preference. I thought the dried cranberries in the rice was kind of odd, as I didn't think it needed much sweetness. The rice itself seemed really oily, but it could have been from the keema. Regardless, it was easy enough to pick out the cranberries. Tasty food overall, and I'm glad I tried them out. read more
4 years ago
Super tasty food with fusion qualities to the food. We had the Masala pulled Pork and the Methi Mirchi Shrimp. Great flavors. I'm looking forward to trying their Tempeh Curry next time I visit. read more
DesiPDX is located within a very fun and delicious food pod. Go with an appetite! If you see short lines, don't question yourself, just hop in and order something! The chai cardamom chicken was like nothing I've tasted before. It was so obvious that it was marinated for 48 hours as stated, because the flavors were so vibrant. Even the rice could've been the star alone. I just could believe my taste buds! Highly recommend! read more
5 years ago
The worst Indian food I have ever eaten anywhere in the world!! I grew up on Indian food. This is awful. My food was expensive cold and the Tandoori tempeh really had no taste. They threw a bit of tempeh over some under cooked cold rice and threw some sauce over the top, it came with a side of Indian style cabbage that was slightly better than the tempeh. this is definitely not a place to try Indian food. I left my food mostly un eaten for $18 wasted my money. I told the server it was cold and had no flavour and he said " sorry , tough break" and went back to cooking. read more
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1 year ago
5 years ago
Delicious food. Freshest ingredients from the pacific northwest but with Indian flavors. It cannot get better than this. The menu might look pretentious or inauthentic to some, but trust me, the flavors are spot on. The chutneys and pickles are to die for. They have an interesting menu with options for all kinds of dietary restrictions. I have tried their tempeh curry platter, and tempeh has never tasted better. The cascading chai was unbelievable. Reminded me of the roadside tea stall chai back home. Absolutely lovely place. Highly recommended. read more
4 years ago
I spent a lot of time researching and planning my trip here specifically to try it out but ended up underwhelmed. The restaurant was in a pod with several other restaurants, and my son and friend got food at Fried Egg I'm In Love while I waited at least 20-30 minutes for Desi PDX to open. The guy who opened up seemed less enthusiastic about answering questions. I ordered the Methi Mirchi Shrimp, which was a dry preparation of the shrimp with rice. The shrimp itself was cooked well but had I known it was a dry dish, I would have tried something else. As an Indian, I tend to be a bit more discerning about food and think of my mom's home-cooked shrimp dishes that rivaled restaurants. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
If you are looking for traditional Indian food, this food truck may not be right for you. The food was beautifully plated- I loved the colors. However, the food was alright. Personally, the tandoori tempeh curry lacked authentic tandoori flavors and spices, and the dhal was just okay. For $22, I was hoping that the food portion would be bigger as well. read more
We came here with the intention of getting Matt's BBQ but the wait was too long and they were beginning to run out of food so we decided to check out this place instead as the menu looked interesting. We got the sampler platter which include a small sample of everything they were serving that day which was nice - it was the last sampler platter of the day too , so we lucked out. The sampler platter included some pulled pork, shrimp, lamb, a tempeh, rice and other sauces. Either we were hungry or everything was delicious. The shrimp was especially my favorite. It was so full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I also love the green sauce they had, it has quite a kick in terms of spicy. The only critique I had was that I wish they had naan bread or some sort of bread to soak in all the sauces we had left. Overall, a very fulfilling dish and no regrets in skipping Matt's BBQ for this :) read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Ordered the vegan thali and was blown away by how authentic and creative the bowl was!! Loved it and will be back again. read more
4 years ago
OMG, Desi, why are you so amazing?! The food here was to die for. Was a little unsure getting the shrimp because it's never reviewed, but omfg the spices and flavor were awesome - first bite and it was love. The photo was technically after I started stuffing my face bc it looked so good, so the portion size is good for the price. If you like your food with flavor, this is definitely your place. The carrot halwa that they have for dessert is unbelievable as well. Just do it, don't skip it. It doesn't look pretty per say, but it's incredible. They have vegetarian options as well, so I will definitely be coming back to try some of the other things on their menu. This is definitely the beginning of a beautiful relationship with my belly. read more
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Are there nuts in any of the dishes?
Hi. There are no nuts in our regular menu items, we sometimes do use them in our salads (our current salad does not but does have sesame seeds in the dressing).
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