Expensive and bland. Those two words sum up our experience perfectly. My wife and I were excited to…read moretry a new spot for our date day. It seemed promising when we arrived because the space is very cute and clean, with lots of greenery. The umbrellas and piano make the space look unique and enticing. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. We ordered the non-fried spring rolls as a starter. They were not good and I regretted my choice. They were wrapped sloppily and seemed to lack filling. It reminded me of a moist sock sliding off of a foot. The veggie filling had a nice flavor, but the damp draping roll wrap grossed me out. I wished I could just toss them in a deep fryer. We decided to share the coconut curry noodles with tofu, and the okra dish, and we both added one samosa on the side. The curry noodles were shockingly bland. I did not taste curry at all, only coconut. Not a speck of curry flavor. It was weird, because the noodles were yellow...my brain kept expecting flavor that never came. It screamed for salt, and there was none on the table. It also left a bland, chalky coating on your tongue. The tofu in the dish was not good. The pieces were cut all different sizes and it had a musty bitter flavor that I was not expecting. I couldn't even eat it. I was also surprised that the dish lacked vegetables...it was garnished with raw red onion, cilantro, and some horrible dry store-bought brand crunchy noodles. I was shocked by how much I hated that dish. The okra dish was a little better (it actually had some flavor) but it was very one-note and I would not call it good. The main flavor I got was smoked paprika, which was kinda nice but overpowering, as it tasted raw and needed to be cooked through more. The tiny potatoes were raw which was really not cool. There's not much I hate more than undercooked potatoes. The eggplant was also undercooked and spongy. The okra was ok. Even the rice was not good. It was mushy and came in a pathetically tiny portion served in a small cup that was barely half full. The samosas were probably the worst thing we had. I wouldn't even call it a samosa. It was a tiny greasy triangle of mostly dough. There was a single pea and a tiny smear of overly-salty potato filling. I was shocked at how bad they were. My wife didn't even finish hers even though it was tiny. It was that bad. Worse than the food was the stupid robot waiter. We had to push a gross (obviously smeared and dirty) button to make the robot go away after bringing our food. And we could tell that the waitress was also annoyed by it, as she had to walk it through the restaurant like it was a toddler taking its first steps. So dumb. This was the worst and most expensive lunch I have had EVER. It is rare that I try a new place and don't like anything I try. It was kind of shocking, actually. I will never be back.

I visited another location 4 years ago during Covid and did take-out. Having enjoyed that…read moreexperience, we decided to try dine-in. A huge proportion of the menu is default vegan or can be ordered vegan, so we were spoiled for choice. We ordered: -Green Tea Lead Salad ($20) - spicy version -Ginger salad ($20) -Garlic noodles with tofu ($20) -Chickpea tofu curry ($23) -Stir-fried okra side dish ($8) Both salads were outstanding, with a wonderful array of crunchy textures, and great balance of sour and salty. The garlic noodles were a tad too salty, but otherwise tasty. The chickpea tofu curry was also fantastic, coming with a tomato-y sauce -- the tofu was firm and had wonderful texture. Service was a bit slow but friendly. Price level is pretty high compared to other Burmese spots in town. But the quality is there. Recommended.

Indian spot that has a lunch buffet, but I came for dinner, which did not have a buffet…read more Staff were friendly! Our server was on top of everything! Cute space with a cool curved ceiling! Dosa was huge and tasty! Naan was perfect! Tandoori mixed grill was solid. Kachumber salad was strange - lots of lettuce and oranges, not what we expected, but a nice counter to the meat and dosa. Good meal, but not the best in town. I will come back to try the lunch buffet!

Small, but delicious and affordable Indian lunch buffet. From my time there, it seemed like things…read moregot replenished regularly and things stayed fresh. Tables are quite close together in some spots. Most tables were empty, but we got sat right next to a table who let their plates or used napkins overflow onto our table. Service was quick in taking it away but, was interesting we were sat there.

If you're looking for incredible Nepalese cuisine with an Asian-inspired twist, Nom Nom is a…read moremust-visit. Every dish is packed with bold, unique flavors that keep me coming back. The crab fried rice is a fan favorite for good reason--it's flavorful, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. My personal favorites are the samosas and the roasted cauliflower, both of which are full of amazing spices and prepared with so much care. What really makes Nom Nom stand out, though, is the people behind it. The owners and chefs are genuinely welcoming and passionate about what they do, creating an atmosphere that feels just as memorable as the food itself. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you're always treated like family. Great food, wonderful people, and a warm, inviting experience make Nom Nom one of my favorite places to eat.

I don't know if we came on a bad day or is it just bad?…read more We got the wings and they were so small that three of them would equal the same size of a wing at another proper place. But even worse, they were so dry that it felt like it was heated at 400° for 30 minutes. And for $16 that's horrific, I would say that this is like the wings you would find at a dive bar at 11 PM with no choices, and they would probably only charge you about $8 to $10. The Momo was just simply not good. We got the chili chicken and they were extremely small, over fried, and the sauce taste just like a store-bought, sweet thai chili sauce Lastly, we got the nacho for nacho week and oh my God was that a disappointment as well. It came out extremely cold, and it might be intended to serve not hot, but this was like straight out of the fridge cold. If you look at the pictures they have on the nacho week website, it looked nothing like it. It was a disgrace as it was probably 90% nacho in 10% everything else. If you split up the toppings, it would only need about four or five chips before you've exhausted all the toppings that came with it. Then you're left with 90% of just tortilla chips. I don't know how this place got so many good reviews but either this is a really bad day, but we got three separate dishes that were all bad, but I'm inclined to think that it's just simply bad.

Went for dinner on a Friday evening, able to get seated right away. Food was just phenomenal. I had…read moretheir Greek salad and a mushroom orzo dish, it tasted excellent. Had baklava for dessert, some of the best I've had - not too sweet, warm spices, just delectable. Cozy, romantic vibe with relaxing music. A wonderful experience.

The food here was alright, there wasn't much flavor to any of the dishes. I tried a fish dish -…read moretheir special of the day, it was very overcooked and dry. I also tried the lamb, although the rest of that dish was subpar the lamb itself was well cooked. Tender and had more flavor than the other dish. The service was also ok, there were only three table in the restaurant the whole night and the server was just took a really long time for our check so we ended up needing to ask for our check. Although everything is made to order and fresh maybe I just caught them on a bad night.

my dude, I love this place. they have great food at great prices, and I HAVE to share this: they…read moremake kheer (rice pudding, something I am obsessed with), and the first time I went there I found out it had pistachios, which would give me a massive allergic reaction, so I asked if they ever made it without pistachios, and the lovely lady there made me a special batch the next day that I could eat. this was like months ago. I continue to go there all the time but I don't always see her there (which is fine, everyone has different shifts), but today when I stopped in, she was there and she let me know that she had again made kheer without pistachios just in case. 10/10 food, 10/10 customer service, and just like 20/10 experience. Also, I appreciate how they have a variety of dishes there to choose from every day (there's always a few different meat dishes and a few different veggie dishes and then there's also always something tasty that has been fried, like samosas or pakora, and naan).

Hubby and I are visiting Portland on our anniversary trip and had a craving for Indian food. Our…read morefirst restaurant choice ended up falling through when we realized they only offered takeout. A quick search on Yelp landed us at Mezbaan Mahal, and I'm so glad it did! We found parking in a garage right down the street. We were greeted warmly upon entering and were allowed to choose whichever seat we wanted. Our server brought us menus and water (served in the cutest stainless steel, hammered metal cups). Their menu is quite substantial and offers things that we've never seen at an Indian restaurant before. It was really hard to decide because so many things sounded amazing!! We didn't want a ton of leftovers since we're staying in a hotel and won't be here for long, but boy were we tempted to order a bunch!! We decided on their 3-chicken combo appetizer, chicken korma (medium spice level), and garlic naan. The food was absolutely delicious. The 3-chicken combo was small portions of bone-in tandoori chicken, Afghani chicken, and chicken kabab all served on a ripping hot cast iron with veggies and a lemon wedge. We were pleasantly surprised to see their Marsala fries piled on top- those were so good!! The korma was creamy and delicious. The chicken in both our appetizer and the korma was heavy on the salt but was still very enjoyable. The naan was *perfect*. Service was very nice and attentive throughout. Food was delicious. I'm bummed we don't live closer because we would absolutely return. Highly recommend!!

Excellent food and service. I had the Chicken Korma, garlic naan and the Samosa Chaat and they were…read moreall amazing. I would come back again.

this is my favorite place in Portland and the service is amazing, thank you india houseread more

The food was probably some of the best Indian food I've had that is actually spicy most places…read moredon't have enough levels of spice but I ordered my goat biryani extra spicy and it was so good and really spicy just how I like it. I also got a platter of different naan breads for a great price might I add and they were all delicious. The service was great and the waitress was so nice it was very enjoyable just to be there. I really enjoyed the atmosphere sitting at my table.

Order #1: Chicken Biriyani…read more Price: $19 Taste: It was delicious. But their Chicken Tikka Biriyani tastes better Order #2: Half Plate Tandoori Chicken (4 pcs) Price: $12 Taste: The best Tandoori Chicken I had here in Portland. It's one of their most popular item. Service: Great. The Mango Lassi was complementary from the house since I visited their another restaurant earlier. It tasted good too! Ambiance: Great.

WOW! After the Division location closed, it's been so long since we've had Bollywood! It stays…read moreamazing. Perfect, wonderful, chefs kiss. Vibes are always fun with the movies and decor. People are great. And the food DOES NOT MISS. Pav Bhaji is a must always.

I tried Bollywood Theater last night and had a really good experience overall. I placed an online…read moreto-go order (just a heads-up, they only accept online orders for takeout, no call-ins), and my food was ready in about 15 minutes, which was impressively fast. I ordered the chicken kati roll, a tikka bowl, and lemonade. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The kati roll was especially perfect well-seasoned, nicely wrapped, and satisfying without feeling heavy. The tikka bowl was also really good, with great balance of spices and textures. Even though I ordered to go, I couldn't help but notice how stunning the interior is. Honestly, I've rarely seen such a beautifully designed and spacious Indian restaurant. It's a perfect blend of modern style and authentic Indian décor, which gives it a unique and welcoming vibe. The place was spotless, and the staff were very friendly and helpful from start to finish. Prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, and the overall experience makes it worth a visit. Definitely recommend trying it at least once if you're in the area solid food, great atmosphere, and excellent service.