$Portland\'s India Festival is held every August at Pioneer Courthouse Square.$ $Portland\'s India Festival is held every August at Pioneer Courthouse Square.$

Portland’s India Festival is held every August at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Indian American Community

Find more about the Rose City's growing East Indian community.

Updated Feb. 4, 2020 1 min read

Portland and neighboring suburbs are home to a thriving and growing population of almost 10,000 Indians.

Events & Festivals

India Festival – held in August at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Jai Ho! Dance Party – monthly dance parties
DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid regularly host dance nights for those 21 and up, including ANDAZ: A Future Filmi, Bhangra, Bollywood & Desi Bass Dance Party at The Liquor Store in Southeast Portland. Anjali has also been teaching Bhangra and Bollywood dance classes at the nearby Viscount Dance Studio for years. (Check out their website for more of their events information, and go to Viscount Dance Studio’s website for their current class schedule.)
Rang Barse – Holi festival of Colors

Resources

Cultural Communities

Bollywood Theater – Division

You won’t find movies at Bollywood Theater. Instead, grab a seat and sample high-quality, authentic Indian street food like flatbread kati rolls filled with cheese or meat, egg, pickled onion and green chutney.
Tiffin Asha

Formerly a popular food cart, Tiffin Asha’s brick-and-mortar restaurant features traditional elements of South Indian cooking delivered with a twist.
East India Co. Grill & Bar

This restaurant features complex marinades and time-honored Indian grilling methods to reflect the food trends in today’s India. The menu remains true to classic Indian recipes while also featuring innovative combinations and intricate spicing.
The Sudra

This Northeast Portland restaurant serves an all-vegan, Indian-inspired menu, as well as beer and specialty craft cocktails.
Open Tandoor

This bright, friendly restaurant serves traditional Indian dishes like chicken tikka, aloo gobi, naan wraps and kebabs, along with beer, wine and cocktails.