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

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

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Indian Cuisine in Portland

  • 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.

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