The moment I walked in to Apna Chat Bhavan, the smell transported me back to the days when my…read morehusband and I lived in India. I read somewhere that this little Indian eatery is the most Indian of Indian restaurants in Portland. That made me eager to try it. The space is half restaurant, where you walk up to the counter to order, and half Indian grocery. In between they have a large case with chat (snacks) and sweets (every kind of Indian sweet you can imagine) as well as fancy looking slices of cakes and pastries. This isn't your average Indian restaurant with sitar music, fancy decor and high prices. This is where to go with a family, or a casual meal with great prices and generous portions. Food is served on paper plates on plastic trays and you bus your own table. The first thing we had while waiting for our food was mango lassi. Wow! I've consumed (and made at home) many of those but these were some of the best! Perfect amount of mango and the consistency was great! Loved it! My husband was starving so he chose a bun filled with chicken from the case. It was tasty. I don't know what it's called. I wanted a masala dosa though. They have quite a few kinds on the menu. Working and traveling in India I never came across so many kinds. I opted for a Mysore Masala Dosa. The helpful woman behind the counter explained they have more flavorful spices added to this kind of dosa. My husband ordered the goat korma, which was on a little daily special sign on the counter. My dosa came out fairly quickly. I don't think I've ever had a larger one! See my photo! There was ample potato filling inside as well. Soft and delicious with onion, peas & carrots, like it's supposed to. The Mysore spice was ok but just heavily sprinkled on inside the dosa which made it a little dry. Sambar always comes with dosas-a beautiful tasting soup. I wished they were more generous with that. They only gave me a tiny cupful. Green & red chutneys came with it too. They were fine but not that amazing. My husband's goat curry took a long time to arrive! I was halfway or more through my giant dosa before it was finally ready. I didn't try it and also forgot to take a photo. Sorry. He said it was flavorful and the meat was tender. As in most traditional Indian goat curries, there were small bits of bone and also some significant pieces of fat. But the portion was generous and lots of rice came alongside it too. He took some of both home. We were too full for sweets, but I did a little shopping in the store after. Here's a little tip for you: Don't buy spices (of most kinds) at the supermarket. Buy them at an Indian store-they are always a great deal. I bought whole peppercorns for my pepper mill for a great price (Sorry Penzy's) and some others. But I felt like I struck it rich finding mango Shrikand in the freezer case! Woohoo! We used to eat that at a restaurant when we lived in Pune, India. We took it home with us. I had to knock off a star because our food wasn't ready at the same time. Bummer. I'd give it 4 1/2 if I could. I can see where some would mark them down because it isn't fancy, but this little place made me happy and I want to go back for more.

One of my go-to Indian cuisine places. The food is really good here. Tried their biryani's,…read morecurries, meals, bakery items, sweets, chat, variety of dosa's etc. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is if you are a chat lover, I wouldn't recommend this place for chat. Otherwise, a great place for biryanis and other items. The service is good and the ambiance is good. They expanded their place inside if you want to enjoy your food while watching TV. The grocery store is right beside it and you can do both at the same time.

The service and food here is amazing. It is owned by a Persian family. All their recipes are 1000…read moreyears old Or more, Im a histor buff and my husband has a degree in world history.. The decor and menu are being updated. But it's the food you want! Healthy menu. Try some Persian desert handcrafted. They just introduced saffron Ice cream! I was told new and exciting decor and food specials.

New owner, new menu, new furnishings. But not the same food, service was sub-par, price went up…read more It wasn't terrible but not the "5" that I remember. Just average. Won't be coming back.

A well run food cart in Sellwood. Lots of choices from paella, to shawarma to wraps. Middle…read moreeastern flair and very attractive price points. I was surprised how much food you get for the price and in today's world that is a surprise. Owner is very friendly. It's worth a visit.

Good food for a fair price- whats not to like…read more Located in Sellwood at the corner or Lexington and 13th We enjoyed the Lamb and Rice plate. Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

I had high hopes for this place. The lady that was working was friendly and helpful. That's why the…read morethree stars. I only tried the falafel sandwich because my favorite place had run out of falafel mix so I went to a different cart who pointed me to this place. He said they have excellent vegetarian food. They didn't have any special vegan things beyond the normal Arab plant-based stuff like falafel even the sauce that is normally vegan was not; their sauce had mayonnaise in it, and I had to point that to them. The sandwich was not good at all...

25th reviewer of Casablanca Cuisine, Downtown Portland, Oregon food cart. My 368th review…read more As food trucks/carts go, Casablanca has it down. Friendly, fast, tasty food. We stopped by there after having drinks downtown and before getting a nearby Voodoo doughnut. The person running the cart was very nice and helpful in decision making. If you've never been to downtown Portland, just be prepared to see things, especially at night, that many people don't see all too often. There are a lot of food carts and so making a decision on where to eat is difficult. They way I like to do food carts, is to get something small from each different ones, or share with my partner and I share their... Anyway, if you get a chance, stop at Casablanca and get a bat sized meal!

curry selections is great. tried the young coconut meat which is something I have never seen…read morebefore, it was great!

The food was good, the server was right on top of thing such as making sure she was there asking if…read morewe needed anything or gave us water refills. This is the place where my daughter wanted to go for her birthday dinner. It was nice, little quaint place. Although if you wanted to have a place where you can talk without others customer over hearing your conversation... well this is not the place. Other than that, it is a nice place to eat.

Looking for tasty Indian food in Southwest Portland? Check out New Taste of India…read more They've got a convenient parking lot, super friendly staff, and consistently delicious food, but the real standout is the chai. Seriously, it might be the best chai tea in the city. I'm pretty new to Indian food, and a coworker introduced me to this spot last year. Since then, it's become our go-to, we pretty much don't go anywhere else. I especially love the garlic naan, and they offer a solid variety of dishes along with great lunch specials. The flavors lean a bit on the sweeter side, and the spice levels are approachable, which makes this a great spot if you're just getting into Indian cuisine. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. And honestly, even if you don't go for a full meal, stop in for the chai. It's that good.

I'm so happy you are open for dine in dinner now. We had a delicious experience Saturday night. The…read morefood was on point and the staff/family is wonderful. I left with tasty lunch fixings for the next day. Thank you!

The food tastes amazing and atmosphere is fantastic as well as the service. The owner came and…read morechatted with us and made recommendations. We also tried the coffee. First time having Ethiopian food and we really enjoyed it! Especially the beets, doro wat and the sambusa! Everything was perfectly delicious! Wonderful new neighborhood spot and hidden gem!

For sure the best Lebanese food in Hillsboro, maybe the best in all of Oregon!…read more I've had Falafel in many restaurants surrounding Portland and this is the best by far. Very moist, tender and loads of flavor, unlike most places that serve it drier than a week old biscuit. Their Hummus is creamy and delicious. The best I've had anywhere and it comes with a huge piece of flatbread. The rice was light and fluffy, steamed to perfection. Atmosphere is warm, cozy Mediteranian; service was fast and attentive; food was abundant and delicious; prices are fair and very reasonable. Seriously nothing not to love about this amazing restaurant! My only complaint is their takeout boxes are made of single-use plastic.

The place is pretty and service was great. Plenty of parking spots at the front…read more I got the Kafta shish kabob and it was juicy and filling. My only complaint that there were barely any onions? The beef shawarma plate was completely disappointing. My partner ended up getting it with the mango rice. The beef was dry and mango rice didn't even have a hint of mango at all. For the kabob, they give you a whole roasted tomato but for the shawarma plate, they give you a slice of tomato lol. We also got the kunafeh, which was good and completely balanced.