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    DesiPDX

    4.4 (149 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Food Trucks
    Open • 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Masala Pulled Pork Plate
    Daphne A.

    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.

    Kalonji Kale Keema Plate
    Anthony L.

    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.

    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.

    Veggie Thali Platter | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    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!!

    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.

    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!

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

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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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    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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