Absolutely excellent!…read more Tucked away just off the busy 42nd intersection. Nice, small indoor area for ordering, but their covered and heated area is great for dine-in, year-round. Very cozy and the gentleman at the front is so helpful and knowledgeable. Food is fantastic, got the lamb/goat vindaloo, bread, veggie samosas and sauces. Plenty for two people to share. Vindaloo is so flavorful and complex, and if ordering, regular spicy is hot! So go medium, if not used to it, but so good! The sauces are exceptional, especially the mint. Samosas are hot and crisp, with a dusting of masala. Well priced and great portions. A great addition to the area.

Amazing food! We ordered take out and our food was ready when we arrived. I ordered the Aloo Gobhi…read morewhich is my favorite dish and I was not disappointed. Full of flavor and comfort. The vegetable samosas were excellent as well as the veg wrap my husband ordered. If you're looking for authentic Indian food I highly recommend Daawat A Ishq! They have distinct "Veg" and "Non Veg" menu options which always makes it easy for everyone. Loved the food and will definitely go back.

Every dish was super delicious! I brought my daughter here as she was missing Indian cuisine after…read morecoming home from a year abroad in Nagpur. My favorite was the fish pakora... and I don't like fish!!! Super nice staff kept the naan bread basket at buffet filled. Definitely coming here again! Oh and don't skip the homemade mango and coconut ice cream Low key atmosphere was relaxing. Just make sure to wear your stretchy pants.

Everything I've ever had from this place is just BAD BAD BAD. And as someone who grew up in a small…read moretown in northern california that's home to the largest sikh parade in the world, you can trust that the Indian food I've had is a good measuring stick (not to mention the 20+ Indian restaurants I've eaten at across the states) This "food" is VILE. The potato pakora is just straight up fried dough. I thought the first time it was a mistake with my vegetable pakora that they messed up the cook, but these are just as bad. Neither time I ordered pakora was it ACTUALLY pakora. It doesn't even resemble anything I've EVER had anywhere else in 20 years. When I say this is bad, this is baaaaad. The vegetable samosas are MUSH with undercooked dough. Never have I ever had vegetable samosas that are basically fried mashed potatoes. This is SO disgusting I can't eat it. It's so hard to screw up samosas and yet they somehow managed to do so. No whole peas. Nothing even resembling a piece of potato. Just...MUSH. The rice was massively overcooked, dry, and crunchy. I'm so embarrassed for them. You all should be ashamed to sell this mess.

***NO INDOOR/OUT SEATING***, rating for ability to sit & dine ;( Drove from Oregon City to meet…read morefriends who drove from Battle Ground WA based on previous reviews stating ltd seating/plastic utensils, and ended up at The Observatory since there was no seating indoors or out and other nearby Indian outlets were food carts only. Food smells great and offerings in buffet are extensive, just for Take Out. Aisles are packed to gills with product so good finds I am sure but not this time to delve, just needed sit down food & drinks. Shelved it until Take Out is conducive. Namaste :]

I was so happy when an Indian grocery moved into Gateway. This place has been here for awhile now,…read moreand I probably come in once or twice every couple of months for both hot food and spices. My friend and her son came over last night to make Rasam, so we were off to shop! Let's start with the hot food. It's great and there's usually 2-3 veggie curry options along with the usual chicken tikka, butter and both regular and garlic naan. Reasonable price at $12 an entree w/rice and it's a full clam shell of food. Al la cart, is I believe a bit more pricy if going by plastic container. But is still less spendy than a restaurant. So if you need some good to-go, this is the place. Oh, and free chai tea at the counter while you shop! The "sit down" space that I've seen, Is a hit or miss as I've seen it both open and full of boxes for storage, so maybe they just open it at certain times of the year, I wouldn't count on it. The grocery side is amazing, has everything you could possibly need, except the fresh veggies in the front can get quite picked over if you don't go early. Not so pro-tip, but there's more veggies in the back area, like curry leaves and fresh herbs. Great frozen section with about a million naan and samosa selections and ready to eat food. Spice prices here cannot be beat, I can usually get out of here with everything for my spice box, for about 15-20 bucks and lasts forever. Check out the small cart by then cash register, if you don't need a pound of cumin, lol, as they also now sell small qualities for a few dollars or less. Which if you don't plan to make Indian food everyday, is fantastic! The store is pretty packed to the ceiling, so be prepared to browse around and do some hunting--if looking for chutney or other jarred items, the end caps can kinda hide them. But, if you need it, it's there. They have a small parking lot right before the door, so make a hard right. Otherwise, it's the street and with the busy liquor store and bar, and the semi-new (last few years), street changes, there are less spots and it can be little--well stressful with all the Gateway traffic. Totally check this little spot out, love supporting these local folks, brining a taste of India to the neighborhood.

I had the pleasure of attending Day 1 at their new Cully location. One guy in particular was very…read morepleasant and customer minded, e.g., he asked how everything tasted after I finished. The smoked saag paneer sandwich was good, the side of creamy saag delicious. The limeade with maple sounded better than it tasted, but still refreshing in the hot weather. I was overcharged based on the listed menu prices, just chalk it up to opening day missteps. I look forward to working the menu (and snapping a better photo.)

I am so so thrilled that the new Chaat Wallah cart, attached to Junior's Coffee/Upright Brewing, is…read morefinally open. This is not an unbiased review -- I've known Deepak (the owner) since he was a Linux geek instead of a chef -- but really, the food is awesome. What the cart serves is Indian/American fusion food. Like pulled pork with chutney and tamarind BBQ sauce. Many of the sandwiches sound weird, but they're all really good. Trust Deepak's palate, he knows flavors. Most of the menu is sandwiches, with a few other things like their terrific papadums and "frito chaat". Do note that the green chutney is very, very spicy. Chaat Wallah is on the property of a former garage, with Upright Brewing pouring from 8 taps inside the garage. There's a ton of outdoor seating (most of the seating, really), so you order some food, get a brew, and find a picnic table. Folks from all over the neighborhood, plus their kids and dogs, will join you.

What a sweet quaint little restaurant. My daughter and I went there yesterday for Mother's Day. It…read morewas a beautiful day and while they have outdoor seating we elected to eat inside. Reviewing the menu, there were lots of yummy things to choose from but ultimately we both could not resist the Lamb shank. I'm sad I didn't take a picture of it. It was so tender and delicious. It came with perfect Basmati rice and a side of eggplant stew that was exquisite! I've never had eggplant stew and it was luscious. I dream to about it all night long. It was quiet, comfortable, music was great; songs we all know but with native instruments and flare. We had house red wine - not a big selection of alcohol, which is fine the food is and should be the star. Our sever (Sorry my old lady brain forgot his name) but the good looking bald guy(LOL) was nice and personable. It was such a great low key dining experience that just made the day even better. I highly recommend this cute place and we will be back- there are a lot more wonderful food to try!

Great vibes and flavors found here! The beet margarita had a vibrant color with an earthy tone that…read moremixed well with a salted rim. The shredded lamb is rich and flavorful and the chicken and beef were deliciously moist and so good with the tzatziki sauce! The staff were helpful with suggestions for dessert which was a sweetened crispy dish with what seemed like melted cheese underneath. I cannot recall the name of it but if you like something not too sweet this is it! Enjoy!

Dropped by with a friend who is a certified momo expert and had a great little meal in one of the…read moresmall seating huts on a sunny day! I had walked by this spot a few times but had not run in for a bite until my friend said he loved getting momo here! And of course, we couldn't pass up on getting some chai either. He had dropped by a few times and had chatted with the owners as well so I let him order to his hearts content and just stayed around for the culinary ride. We got the dhal bhat, lentil soup, and veggie momo to share and he grabbed some chicken momo to go. All of the food tasty wholesome, hearty, and made with care. Definitely worth the price and effort. The chai was also boiling hot and perfectly sweet without being too much. Fyi they also have soy and oat chai if you prefer to have something non-dairy! All in all this is a cute spot, may be a biiit less ideal on rainy or really cold days, but hey the chai can help you warm up! Parking in the area is street parking and can be difficult during peak hours, but otherwise not too bad. Prices are fair for the quality so get out there and support a local business!

Oh my goodness what a hidden gem!!! I've never eaten at such a cute and unique place! The outdoor…read moregarden is super cozy with the little huts that you can eat in. This place is family owned, the wife cooks the delicious dumplings while the husband manages the front. Highly recommend even if you've never had Nepalese food before!!! The best momos I've ever tasted and the owners are so friendly and sweet. So lucky to have an establishment like this in Portland ^-^ Thank you for making such yummy food!

Had the pork pan fried dumplings (momos) and they were phenomenal! The wrapper was crispy and…read moreperfectly seared, while the pork was filled with juice in every bite. Both sauces worked well to complement and not overpower the momo flavor. A bit of a wait if you catch them during a rush hour, patience is flavor.

Needs to update their business hours on yelp. We tried going there on a Sunday around 2 for a late…read morelunch. I double checked the hours of operation after we parked and before I unloaded both kids out, walked up to the food cart only to find out it was closed. Will try again when we're back in town.

Stopped by on a walk down Alberta street and holy crap, I just discovered a hidden gem! Very cool…read moreand clean outdoor seating, simple menu, and incredible flavors! I ordered the lamb and chicken tacos. The lamb was so delicious that I wolfed it down before I could take a photo. The chicken taco was also amazing. Fresh ingredients and killer house made naan! The owner was very nice and service was great! Highly recommended!

WOW. Ordered 2 tacos, went back immediately for 2 more. They spoke about their long hunt for local…read morelamb that would be the perfect fit to what they knew in the Himalayas, and found happy lambs at an organic farm in Oregon. We were obsessed with the garbanzo sauce served with it and asked if they served JUST that in a bowl, and they do! And they send us home with one!! It's got super cute outdoor seating, we chilled on the couch with our pup. So good will be back.

This place is a hidden gem! they have the absolute best tandoori chicken in PDX!…read more don't get confused by the concept... they have a full menu filled with Punjabi food as well as excellent pizza. make sure you order your tandoori chicken by phone because they make it fresh and it takes about 40 minute.

An excellent combination of Indian flavors on a nice pizza crust. Butter chicken & tikka masala are…read moremy favorites. Punjabi garlic bread (actually a little pizza) has a wonderful spice palette over the garlic & cheese. Order a couple half-and-half pies and choose your favorites for next time.