Little India

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I order at Gyropoulos:…read more Lamb fries + seasonal (fall/winter) lintel soup Perfect combo both had so much flavor and complimented each other. Was a real treat and the guy is very nice as well. Highly recommended!!

That Jamaican place was horrible. I asked for oxtails. Well I guess oxtails is plural cause I got 2…read morepieces. Rice and beans would make my grandma from Barbados roll over in her grave. I gave a 2 star cause he had Squirt and was cold. Hate to give bad reviews but that was worth mentioning.

Kabuli Flavor has excellent lamb or chicken with rice

Kabuli Flavors chicken and rice

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Foodology Mobile Kitchen

5.0(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had the opportunity to eat their food at Cana's Feast last weekend and LOVED IT! I just texted…read moremy order to their food truck and got a response telling me how long until ready; then another to come pick up. The gals were super friendly when I picked up and even accommodated my special request on cutting since I was sharing. I had the Turkey v. Volcano wrap and all the ingredients inside that yummy flour tortilla were fresh and wonderfully flavorful. I could've lived without the crispy onion, but didn't notice it when I ordered (I'm not a big fan of crunchy starch in my sandwiches)....still ate it all, tho....lol Highly recommend!!

Tasted first time at Cana's Feast event. We had the Go Classic and Smurf burgers and have to say…read moresome of the BEST burgers we have had and a very fair price! Amazingly FAST, courteous, pleasant service. I HIGHLY recommend them and will definitely be back to see them again and again! Thank you!

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Agave Chicken Bowl Catered

Dalia's Taqueria

4.4(81 reviews)

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The food is great and the people makin it are just as great! Very personable and courteous - less…read moreformal - but still courteous. They are always busy, but they make sure they hear you and know what you are wanting. Happy to answer questions and offer suggestions! They are expecting a little lady - drop in and support your local business and their growing family!

Food truck with amazing tacos, yes please. Ordered from here on a DoorDash recommendation and we…read morewere not disappointed. We tried the adobada, carnitas and asado street tacos with the carnitas being the fave. They were the perfect way to kickoff backyard dining season. My only disappointment was that we couldn't mix tacos in a single order, but hey, extra tacos is not a bad thing.

Street Taco with shredded pork

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A couple choice restaurants at the Fabry & Commercial food truck alley.

NW Smash & Burger

2.7(13 reviews)

Honestly the 1 star is for the special burger of the month they had, which was a "smashburger" with…read morea fig jam and bacon. The flavors were amazing but the burger itself is NOT a smashburger. The fries were not memorable and very basic. The original smashburger was not good at all! I say "smashburger" because it tasted more like a patty that the defrosted and not like fresh ground meat that had a weight pressed on it. The bread also tasted so mediocre. Very disappointing and with all the other food trucks, I'd rather go somewhere different.

I got the Oklahoma burger and beer batter onion rings…read more The onion rings were the star of the order and the saving grace to earn one star. They were light and crispy with good flavor and not overly greasy. The serving size was enough for two people to share. Kudos on the onion rings! The burger was described as having thin sliced onion in the patty. I love onion, so this sounded really good. When I think of a Smashburger, I think of broken edges that are crispy and the burger itself has crispy bits all over it. The patty itself was gray, and there were no broken edges and nothing crispy about it. The meat did not taste of good quality and it was way under seasoned. The onions were barely sweated out so they were soft, unseasoned and almost slimy and texture. The bread to burger ratio was off. There was more fun than burger, onion, and cheese, and there were no other condiments. The flavor of this burger was so off putting that I couldn't even force myself to finish the last 2/3 of it. It kept grossing me out, and I threw it in the trash. The sauce for the onion rings was a typical mayonnaise ketchup based sauce, but it had a funk flavor to it like it had sat out or it had gotten too warm for too long and so I tossed that also and made my own sauce. This was a terrible terrible choice of food and I will never go back sorry Northwest smash and burger if you're gonna call it a smash make it a smash not just a gray patty with slimy onions on top.

Beehive food truck pod in South Salem, Oregon.

Dirty Fries

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Lemongrass Beef Bowl

One In A Melon Meals

5.0(2 reviews)

My partner is Celiac and it's so hard for her to find places that are safe to eat, that also allow…read morefor variety and -taste-. We found One in a Melon Meals on the Find Me GF app, which told us that this is a completely gluten-free food cart, which also has vegan and dairy free options. My partner usually opts for the Roccstar quinoa meal. This is a huge helping of Moroccan BBQ chicken on a bed of quinoa, along with a side salad of tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and olives. She's never been disappointed. The service is wonderful, and she gets her food quickly, often more quickly than our boys, who go to another cart for meatballs. It's steaming hot and obviously prepared fresh to order. She devours the whole thing and often has to hold back from getting a larger size. She's also ordered online, and had it delivered, and the quality hasn't suffered a bit. The food is healthy, delicious, and run by local people. It's part of a food cart pod, smallish, but with plenty of other options available for members of a group. Seating is ample and there's even a beer truck, if that's your thing. So, there's really no reason that anyone, not just gluten- free and gluten sensitive people, should have to not check this place out.

We were in the area, so decided to check it out. I had a pick-your-own combo as not only do I have…read moreto eat GF & DF, I can't eat anything acidic. I had a bowl with lettuce, chicken, marinated in olive oil bell peppers, mushrooms, cilantro, and watermelon. It was so good! I got an avocado sauce as well, but it was so salty, I couldn't eat it. Luckily, it came on the side. The food cart is 100% GF. I highly recommend--especially if you like heat. There were tons of flavor combos I wish I could have tried, but I am not supposed to eat spicy foods because of my acid reflux. I would definitely go back.

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Holoholo Island Grill

4.9(27 reviews)

4.0 mi

Tried this cute stand on a road trip and it slaps! The two people working there were super…read morefriendly, explained the menu to me and everything tasted absolutely amazing. Very fast service as well. I got the Kaluhua Pork and oh my gosh... authentic Hawaiian for sure. Highly recommend coming here! What a gem.

Best authentic hawaiian food in Salem! Aunty Jackie and Uncle are super nice and welcoming . I come…read moreabout 2 to 3 times a week with my husband and toddler . You really feel the aloha spirit here .

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Charsiu chicken

The Hungry Gnomad

3.3(3 reviews)

Super yummy, just like the ones in Iowa if not better! She's starting to try new, fun variations…read moreand I've loved them so far

I was really interested in trying this as I'm tired of spicy chicken options at other spots. I was…read more super impressed with the spicy tender-strips. The batter was delicious. I had some fries to go with it. I would recommend maybe having different order sizes to change up the menu a bit. I got 5-6 skinny strips for $7. They could have a few more strips for $10 or $12. I look forward to my next visit and to see if new items are introduced. 4 stars because there is always room for improvement. Tenderloin was perfect.

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Tenderstrips: tenderized strips of fried pork loin.

Bobablastic

2.8(32 reviews)

Advertised hours are in correct. Came and they were closed. We went out of our way to specifically…read morecome here.

Great food. Cheap prices compared to other food trucks. Will def come again to experience this…read moreheavenly food!!

Berry Banana

A BOBA DRINK TODAY MAKES IT BETTER THAN YESTERDAY

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Thai Tea with boba

Osaka Hibachi On Wheels

4.4(33 reviews)

The food is yummy, staff are friendly, and there was plenty of seating. My boyfriend and I came…read morehere after a tiring hike and we were very happy with the hibachi steak. The steak was tender and flavorful, the rice was good, and the veggies were amazing (I loved the zucchini). Ambiance was nice, it seems to be in a popular gathering spot. Definitely recommend!

Yum. I went once and am hooked. So fresh and delicious. Before are cooked to perfection…read more Try the Sukiyaki Steak. Seriously. I hope they're open tomorrow.

Sukiyaki steak combo

Hibachi Steak

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Steak hibachi

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro

4.6(95 reviews)

4.8 mi

Food here was amazing!! Staff was friendly and the items came out faster than expected. Will…read moredefinitely be back

The flavors are amazing. Definitely a good spot for lunch or dinner. The staff are friendly the…read moreplace is really clean and has a wonderful atmosphere

Simple interior

This was the other side of that same seal and I will always wonder if the missing chips are in my stomach.

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The tiny 16 oz container that my shrimp curry was in.

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Phil H.

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3 years ago

Title: A Tale of Gastronomic Joy at Little India, Salem, Oregon Rating: I must begin this culinary critique with a warning. The butter chicken at Little India in Salem, Oregon is so over-the-top delicious, it may just catapult you into a realm of taste and texture previously undiscovered by your mere mortal taste buds. You see, my dear reader, this is not just a restaurant. This is a ticket to a gastronomic journey, a magic carpet ride of flavors that starts with a diddle-eyed Joe and ends with a "damn if I know", but believe me, it's a trip you won't want to miss! Arriving at Little India, you may think you've wandered into a nondescript eatery. But oh, how appearances can deceive! For within these humble walls, the chefs, like skilled alchemists, are concocting culinary gold. The selection is as vast as the subcontinent itself. You'll find everything from the humble samosa to the majestic biryani, each dish a testament to the rich tapestry that is Indian cuisine. But let's cut to the chase, the pièce de résistance - the butter chicken. The moment your spoon breaks through that creamy, tomato-laced surface, you'll realize that this is no ordinary dish. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, a harmony of spices that dance on the tongue and leave you longing for more. It's the sort of dish that prompts spontaneous declarations of love and impromptu poetry. Now, you might think this reviewer has lost his marbles, but let me tell you, this butter chicken is so scrumptious, my spouse and I have been known to pour it on each other and run around like wild animals. It's our unique ritual, a celebration of the sheer ecstasy that this dish brings. I'm not suggesting you follow suit (the cleaning bills can be quite substantial), but I will say this - the butter chicken at Little India is more than just a meal, it's an experience. In conclusion, if your taste buds are yearning for an adventure, if you're itching to explore the culinary treasures of the Indian subcontinent, and if you're not opposed to possibly developing a minor obsession with a certain creamy, tomato-y, spice-infused chicken dish - then Little India, Salem, Oregon is the place for you. Come for the food, stay for the butter chicken, and leave with a belly full of joy and a heart full of memories. This is a five-star establishment if there ever was one. Little India isn't just serving food; they're serving happiness, one butter chicken at a time. Prepare to be enchanted, prepare to be delighted, and above all, prepare for the butter chicken - it's a 'diddle-eyed Joe to a damn if I know' kind of surprise that you'll never forget. And remember, if you see a couple covered in butter chicken running around like wild animals - don't worry, it's just us enjoying the best dish in town. read more

Joe M.

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7 years ago

Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines, and the quality and variety of dishes that these chefs cook up is impressive! The food is so fresh, flavorful and authentic. We were thrilled when they agreed to cater our wedding. The staff was very friendly, polite and extremely professional. It was the easiest part of wedding planning, and probably one of the most talked about details of our entire event. So many people told me "It was the best food we've ever eaten at a wedding". For many of our guests it was their first time eating Indian cuisine and they loved it. Working with Mr. Singh and his staff was a pleasure, and we were very impressed by the quality of the food they prepared, their cleanliness, preparation and organization of it all. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Bridget T.

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7 years ago

We loved Little India so much we asked them to cater our wedding! After trying a dozen options in Salem, we couldn't have been happier when Little India agreed to cook for over 100 of our guests. They were extremely professional, friendly, and self-sufficient throughout the entire process. They cooked an array of fresh pagodas, samosas, and chicken tikka for appetizers, then provided buttered chicken, spinach dal, and fish curry with endless amounts of fresh garlic naan, rice, and chai tea as the main course. Their prices were also very affordable. We recommend the wonderful people and food of Little India to anyone looking to treat their guests with unbelievable wedding cuisine. read more

Summer F.

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6 years ago

This is the best Indian food we have had anywhere. It's seasoned well ( we usually get the chicken tikka masala-medium spice) and the garlic naan. It is absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend! read more

Thaila N.

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7 years ago

Husband and I loooove this place, quick food and delicious, they also have a mango juice REAL mango juice you guys should try it, you won't regret it. read more

Carson D.

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7 years ago

I love the flatbread! Best I've ever had, still don't understand how they make it with non bread.

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