Desi Bites

Enjoyed a meal of butter chicken and garlic naan were AMAZING, our third dish was dal tadka which tasted off to us almost like cilantro so we didn’t eat it. Likely, I misunderstood what I was ordering. I should have ordered the dal makhani instead.. The staff was pleasant, and the restaurant was clean. Cool grocery attached. We will be back again. ❤️

My partner enjoyed the noodles & said level 4 had good heat. The goat had perfect texture. The only negative is the non-veg tali was a bit Americanized. The staff seem invested 👍🏽👍🏽

Folks , don’t go there just by name of Desi Bites it’s not at all same, tandoori roti of Desi bites was crisp as Papad but this new location it was 99.99% frozen and chicken Biryani looked coming from poor country Kangladesh- such a low quantity- had dinner moments ago, regretting now that I should have thrown the food in front of them but Indian mindset of not insulting anyone and highlight of my dinner Punjabi Malai Kofta (lady taking order was humble n speaking in Punjabi) but malai kofta was no where near to Punjabi taste - I can try to make it better by watching YouTube tutorials… I was earlier opting only for Desi bites and ACB in Portland bt now it’s only apna chat bhawan

I had a wonderful experience at Desi Bites! The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors that made every bite enjoyable. The place is perfect for both family dinners and casual hangouts. What really stood out to me was the staff – they are extremely friendly, cooperative, and always ready to make you feel comfortable.

I tried the biryani at Desi Bites last weekend, and it was delicious. The flavors were rich, the rice was perfectly cooked, the spices were balanced without being overwhelming, and the portion size was generous. The flavors tasted fresh and authentic. I’ll definitely be going back highly recommend their biryani to anyone who loves good, flavorful food.

Food was so good! Authentic Indian food!. I tried Kadhai chicken with garlic & butter naan and Paani Poori!

The owners of Desi Bites went above and beyond to help me cater a surprise birthday party for a neighbor. They also contributed some appetizers and masala tea as a gesture of their goodwill for the event I planned. That was unexpected and truly touching. The food was a big hit at my party. I also bought some sweets for my mother who has significant dementia, but a bite of the khoye ki barfi made her smile and she said it reminded her of her hometown of Lucknow. Harprit, the owner, has a refreshing take on running her business; she is putting her heart and passion into making this restaurant more than a business transaction but a relationship with those who walk in through her doors. I will definitely go back for the food, and to support someone who believes in kindness. Highly recommend!

Great Indian food, good portion sizes for the price. Vegetarian food is amazing here. Samosa Chaat felt like a flat without much depth of flavor, but it was the first time I've had it, and was more than acceptable for the price. Chole Bhature was great and the chole "sauce" was very good.

A 3 for now, but I will be back to try again and hopefully rate higher! **** It was weird that they only provide plastic spoons to eat with. People kept looking around for forks. Ha The rice for the butter chicken was served on a paper plate. That was a first! Maybe they ran out of bowls, forks and knives? The food was ok! Need to come back to try it on another day.

We went for the weekend buffet. It was surprisingly very good. They had pani puri, chhole bhature, chicken curry, paneer curry, naan, paneer tikka, and some desserts as well. Everything was very well prepared and tasted great. The ambience was not great as the shop was not insulated well so it was cold. The tables were rickety and the plates we had were disposable ones! The service was fine since it was all self serve.

We decided to try this place because it's so close to home and we were craving Indian food. Also we saw they had a buy one get 150% off deal for their biryani's. The restaurant is a lot more spacious inside than it seems from the outside. There's a big dining room with cool lights, which I would assume would be an event room or something. Overall, the food is OK. Portion wise was pretty decent compared to other places the chicken 65, which is usually one of my favorite dishes was lacking. The chicken is buried under the rice, which I feel like dries it out a lot. Also didn't feel like there was quite enough chicken in that dish and the chicken 65 didn't have much flavor overall, which was pretty disappointing. The butter chicken was good, but the flavor felt alittle dialed back. The workers are very nice though so I appreciate that.

It was my first time at Desi Bites! I really enjoyed the customer service and quality of food. It was my first time trying samosa chaat, and it was delicious and savory with the garbanzo beans. I enjoyed the Gobi Manchurian Biryani. It was my first time trying biryani, and the portion size was huge and full of spices! The service was quick too, and there is plenty of seating.

Tried this place on a weekday afternoon time, the place is good. Ambiance is nice and clean. Staff is decent. We tried their chats including papdi chat and dahi papdi chat, both of them were good. This is more like the hyderabadi style chat and not the north indian style of chat to be really specific. Overall, a good place to try.

I had a little time before my chiropractic appointment and saw this spot on the way. Craving some Indian food I decided to stop in. It was lunchtime and not busy at all. This may be due to people passing it by. It's tucked inside a strip mall. The restaurant interior is simple. There is a back room that looks like a party room. The menu has a lot of choices. I decided to get the non vegetarian thali option. It was just the right size for me. Food was flavorful and came out quickly. I am from that part of the world and am familiar with the dishes but many here are not. I evidenced four different people who came in and were not greeted. A person came in and waited for a bit and left because there was no one to receive him. Another crew came in and I could tell they were not familiar with the food and needed some direction. Engaging in conversation with them would have been helpful. The place was not busy. I think with some more interaction would make this a great spot to enjoy some Indian food.

Desi Bites PDX is located right next to their grocery store, which is very convenient if you neeed to do some shopping. The grocery store itself is small compared to others in town, but it has the essentials you would need to make Indian food. We have shopped at their grocery from time to time, but had not tried the restaurant before today. Finally we decided to come for lunch because we wanted to try the lunch Thalis. The dining area was pretty simple with tables and a TV by the end of the dinning area which was playing Bollywood musicals in the background. We ordered at the counter and received our food at our table. We ordered a Vegetarian Thali, a Non-Vegetarian Thali, and shared a Mango Lassi. We enjoyed everything that we ordered. Our server was very friendly and helpful, as he made sure that we understood how the Thalis worked after dropping off our plates. He made sure we understood what we ordered and what to do with the pickles and the yogurt sauce. The food was yummy and the rice/naan was perfectly cooked. I liked all the curries and my fiance really loved the salad with the round crackers. Since I don't eat spicy food, I was happy that nothing was too spicy and everything was seasoned just right. Since we ordered a vegetarian and a non vegetarian Thali, we tried each others food and decided that the meat does not necessarily add extra flavor to the curries. I was perfectly happy with my vegetarian curries as everything was savory and rich. The portions were very generous, too. When the food was served, I was surprised to see so nmuch butter naan stacked on top of the large bed of basmati rice. "That's a lot of food" I said to myself once I saw the amount of food in front of me. We were both smitten with the food. Overall, we were very happy to give Desi Bites a try. Not only the food was amazing, the price was very reasonable too. We would totally recommend Desi Bites to everyone we know.

My new favorite Indian food establishment! The best paneer tiki Marsala! We have been here 3 times already.

The most wonderful food around! The staff were super friendly. Very clean and many people were dining in and taking out. They do serve a buffet on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-2:30 and we will be going back!

it's been a few years since my last review, so i must update my original review to say this place is still amazing! imo, Desi Bites is still one of the best spots for Indian Food, and it's right in my neighborhood! today, i ordered chicken tikka masala (hot) and it was a total banger! so spicy, lots of chicken, so good! they also have really tasty kebabs that i get for lunch sometimes. don't pass up Desi Bites! :)

First time visiting and the area was special as one side was more of a restaurant with seats while the other side was a small supermarket. Kind of cool! We ordered one thing for take out and it was lamb biryani. To be honest, I never had Indian food but someone said this place was good so we decided to try. 1. Lamb Dum Biryani for $15.99. We asked mild as we can't really tolerate spice (I know it's not authentic but we really can't). The rice was nice, as we long the long grain rice. It was mixed with shredded carrots and others spices, too. The rice had some heat, even though it's mild, it was still making me having a runny nose. I also had the lamb which was less spicy. The lamb was very flavorful and tender. There was an egg there too and that one was the least spicy. It was very nice. This whole box was very generous with the portions. I don't know if I would try this place again because of the heat but for those who can handle it, it's good. I just needed some water haha. The spices/seasonings were nice.

Desi Bites is becoming one of my favorite spots for a lunch buffet. For now they only have it on Saturday, but I love that they post their buffet menu on their page so you know what to expect going on. They do a good job including a lot of vegetarian options. Their Shahi paneer was fantastic, and their gobhi Manchurian is by far my favorite. Their naans are usually fresh and their special appetizers especially their samosas are always on point. For a buffet the food as good as ordering separately so it's definitely worth trying a good portion of their menu on one day. And it's very reasonable. They usually post their buffet menu a day or two before the weekend so check it out it's definitely worth it

Freshly made food every day and those spices are kicking and you can taste every spice they put in there with their food and I'm such a curry sucker as I love curry especially chicken curry as in my photo. I love naan too. Just like that I am dipping my garlic bread or bread in general in spaghetti sauce. I have to dip that bread in the curry. The service is very accommodating and the atmosphere is pleasant and I love the design of the restaurant and the owner is very kind and definitely recommend this restaurant. Hopefully, they open up another location in Portland.

Food was average and service was poor. Host was really rude. Expect the Punjabi curries and Bombay, Delhi chaat like we get in any other Indian restaurants...nothing special.

Amazingly fresh and flavorful food! I tried it for the first time yesterday and I was delighted. The chaat is very tasty and fresh and a great price. What I love about their mango lassis is that they are not too sweet so you can enjoy the mango flavor. Will definitely be back again and again!!!

I ordered food from Desi Bites today delivered by Grubhub. Everything arrived on time, packaged well and looking freshly prepared. I ordered Gobhi Manchurian, Shahi Paneer and Paneer Dum Biryani. Each item was delicious. The food was very flavorful and authentic. I was very pleased with my order. I have not yet visited the place in person but I know they are attached to an Indian convenience market. The menu is extensive with great options for us vegetarians. The portion sizes were comparable to what is usually given out at Indian restaurants. Desi Bites is located in the strip center across the street from Fred Meyers on Walker and 158. Their street address is Regatta. They are open daily 11-2:30 and 4-9pm. If you are a fan of Indian food, Desi Bites is definitely worth trying!

The food tastes delicious--as a vegetarian, the Paneer Butter Masala is a must! I just wish that the portions were bigger

Note to self: Weird place. Cheaply done interior. Dirty. And overly loud pop remixes played continuously. Thought I was clubbing. lol I got the Veg Thali. It was so-so. A mixture of seemingly off the shelf items mixed in with a few very average curries.

I feel the need to absolutely update the rating based on my most recent experience. After hearing some good things about this place I visited them again and oh boy, was I glad to be proved wrong!! I don't know if they've upgraded their quality or its new management since the last time, but the food was excellent.i got a paneer sizzler which was perfect. The husband reported the tandoori chicken was delectable. Kudos for the excellent dal makhani as well!! This appears to be more of a takeout place but still, I'll eat this delicious food any day!

We chose to have Mother's Day lunch at Desi Bites today. Food was simply delicious. Great selection of appetizers, vegetarian and non-vegetarian biryani, chole nature, wada pav, 6 types of desserts, chicken and lamb dishes plus mango lassi and chai Service was amazing! Food was constantly filled and the staff including the owner worked so hard to make all guests feel special! Service with a SMILE will remain memorable in my book! What a team effort it was by each and every one at Desi Bites! Thanks so much

I had the Telangana Chicken Curry with garlic Naan. I have to say, this was the best lunch I have had in a very long time. Savory spices and very tender chicken. Each bite was mouthwatering delicious. The garlic naan had a perfect amount of garlic added to it. It was not overcooked and was fresh. The Telangana Chicken was a new one I hadn't tried before. I won't forget it that is for sure and I will be back for more. Great place, priced fair and great customer service.

When my 20 year old was hospitalized last month I had a bevy of friends ( all of them are pretty much social workers and therapists) fussing at me to eat and hydrate. I mean I love them but they were blowing up my phone. One night, one friend even had her husband make me homemade pho and drove it all the way from Lake O. Which was lovely. Of course. My friend R who lives at the coast talked me into going home to eat dinner and shower."You need a break. What sounds good? I will have it delivered to you". Me,exhausted,"Really nothing". "Uh huh" she said. " Okay. Butter chicken, mild and naan." Janet in a bowl. Pasty, creamy, spicy. Charred around the edges. When I got home there was delivery from Desi Bites landing on my doorstep. Fresh flowers, chai, butter chicken, naan, and rice. Crazy nice ,huh? It was just right. Honestly, good naan and fluffy basmati rice and creamy butter chicken. If it was ordered mild I'd say it still leaned toward medium spicy.The portion size was great for one person. It was very comforting, hot, cozy, and nourishing, and did the trick. It looks like they have some other interesting choices there so I will be dragging in the kid soon as we are done with the hospital now. The kid loves butter chicken too. Butter chicken FTW. Thanks R!

Yummy dishes! The Butter Chicken is good, Chicken Tikka Masala also good! I will return if I am near.

I don't understand why a take out order took 30 mins while I sat in the restaurant but all the people that ordered after me we served the same food within mins!!

Very nice casual Indian restaurant adjoining an Indian convenience market. All the dishes were good. Saag Paneer, chicken tikka kebab, and butter chicken with garlic naan We also bought groceries while we waited.

We tried the Saturday buffet and had a great experience. We arrived around 12.15 and found the buffet line moving at a reasonable pace. Every other trip was quick, even though they were near capacity for seating. The overall quality of the food was of a great standard, especially the core dishes of butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, and paneer tikka masala. The garlic naan was just ok, but the chole bhature more than made up for it in taste. The lassi and chai also had great flavors, but we did find the desserts very sweet and extremely rose water flavored. Overall, we were very happy and will definitely be back.

I have tried the Veg thali from this place pretty recently and I think the taste and quality have been so much better than my first experience. I am not sure how the dine in experience for this is, but for take out they have packed everything separately! Veg thali includes - 3 Veg curries - plain naan - white rice

Update: Came in for a second time today and ordered the Vegetarian Thali lunch and was super impressed. I seriously love the food here and really wish I lived closer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Came in today for the lunch buffet. Everything was delicious, the service was super friendly and they were constantly replenishing the food. Can't wait to come back again when I am in the area.

I think the search is over and I might have found a great place for all kinds of Indian food cravings. It's a no fuss straight to the point kind of place which is how most street joints in India are authentically --- Order -eat -get out !I Located on a strip mall with a few other restaurants and seems to be pretty popular judging by the full parking lot . We knew what we wanted and ordered its straight away . There was a little bit of a wait around 20 minutes but the food arrived pipping hot . All of us ordered the Kolkata Kathi roll and an additional Chicken Kathi roll. Let me start of by saying that the Kathi rolls were as authentic as they get and fresh which is a major problem with most Indian Grocery store cum restaurant establishments in Portland . The spices were just right and the chicken was so well cooked and to add to it the portion size was just appropriate without being too much to finish . I have also had other food items before from this restaurant at a few friend`s places and I know for a fact that most of their food is top notch. We had very minimal interaction with the staff but they seemed friendly and welcoming . Pricing also seemed to be fair.

Let me start by saying that, ever since they opened over a year ago, we've been loyal customers who have come in at least once or twice a month. We've always loved the food, the people, and the convenience of being able to get groceries and takeout from the same place. We've come with friends so many times and we've always had a good time. But we will not come back after today's experience. My wife and I have talked about coming to their Wednesday chaat mela ($5 per chaat instead of $7) for a while and get a bunch of chaats to try out, and we got a Groupon of $40 to spend, so we thought this would be an amazing meal at a place we've loved for so long. We got 3 chaats (aloo tikki chaat, samosa chaat, and papdi chaat), a vada pav, and two Hakka noodles (veg and chicken - our previous favorites). We took them home as we've done many times before - less than 5 min drive, and we opened the containers and the disappointment began: The vada pav, always the highlight before, was soggy, greasy, and tasteless. It was not as crispy and flavorful as before, but still, even a bad vada pav can't be that bad. 1.5/5. The chaats, for some reason, are almost IDENTICAL. Different bases (samosa vs aloo tikki, etc), but identical masala on top. Ok, fine, plenty of restaurants do this, what do I have to complain about for $5 per chaat - then at least give it FLAVOR, spice, heat, salt, tamarind chutney - anything that's not this warm-ish soggy mess of brown goop with neither texture nor flavor. We've had their chaats before - it was NOT like this!!! 1/5, because at the end of the day, it was food. Then we thought, at least there's the Hakka noodles. Not this time. They look like overcooked spaghetti marinara - soggy, vaguely ketchup-y, and... that's it. Medium spicy? I don't think a single chili flake kissed the pan in the making of this dish. There was, again, neither texture nor flavor - though I did taste quite a bit of some kind of alkaline-y substance in my Hakka noodles that left behind a vaguely bitter and soapy aftertaste. This was not the Hakka noodles from this exact same store that had me coming back time and time again. 0.5/5. I don't know what happened since our last visit, which couldn't have been more than a few weeks ago. Was it because we used Groupon? Was it because it was Wednesday chaat mela? Did the kitchen staff change? Did the recipes change? But, seriously, whatever it was, it's not what it was before, and we will not be back.

good food!! samosa inside was great but wasn't crispy layer so 3/5. for Vadpav would suggest to use better pav. was falling apart and wasn't easy to eat. best was biriyani!!! over all good tasting food

KUDOS TO DESI BITES FULL SERVICE WEDDING!! ------------------------------- For our daughter's gorgeous outdoor wedding venue this July, 2023 at The Oregon Golf Club, I decided to use Desi Bites(Indian Restaurant w/ vegetarian & non-vegetarian menu options)for Holud Event & Wedding Reception. For our initial day Holud Event at The Oregon Golf Club, Desi Bites beautifully elevated our outdoor wedding cocktail hour with their vintage candy cart designed white food cart pods offering a blend of aesthetics and delectable freshly made appetizers on demand! Our guests were definitely impressed by the quality and variety of traditional desi appetizers(i.e. pani puri shots, samosa chaat, Bangladeshi fuchka, chicken tikka kabab & vegetarian Hakka noodles) offering! The appetizer presentation were a work of art! This added a whole lot of fun to our special day, making it an unforgettable culinary experience for all of our wedding guests! The seamless service by Desi Bites Servers ensured that our cocktail hour & reception dinner flowed effortlessly. Kudos to Desi Bites efficient Team work!! But..I was a bit disappointed with Desi Bites Servers dress code at our outdoor Holud Event. My future recommendation is to have a more professional dress code other than T-Shirts for Servers at Wedding Events! Throughout our Wedding Events, Navin (Owner/Manager) of Desi Bites was always very pleasant with a genuine smile on his face & very accommodating to our needs. My family, friends and I definitely recommend Desi Bites' full service wedding for an elaborate Indian wedding! Desi Bites has provided us a memorable outdoor picture perfect mouthwatering foodie experience! They have my Seal of Approval!

I had the buffet today and tried everything. Plus, on the way out I had the meetha pan. I live on the other side of the river in NE Portland and had given up on finding good Indian food after trying so many ersatz places, but I naively never though to go over the hills, and now I am doing so regularly. I've been regularly returning to Apna Chat Bhavan, which is also great, but with a South Indian focus. This was a "Gujarat special" buffet, but other days may be different. Everything I tried here--about 20 different items--was exceptional: rich, complex, beautifully textured. My favorites: undhiyu poori, kobi batata nu shaak, kadai gosht, murghanu shaak and wonderfully crispy rot. Ahhh! I will definitely be coming back to try the Saturday buffet and everything offered on the regular menu. Also, the people who work here are very nice.

I went to the buffet. I think it's only on Saturdays at lunch. The price is quite reasonable- $16.99. The flavor of the food was really good. The flavors were a bit different than other Indian restaurants. On the other hand, they had plastic wrapped plastic forks and knives, as well as paper plates. To get a new plate, you have to go all of the way out of the room, across to the absolute other side of the building to throw them away. Are they trying to discourage second plates? Not very sustainable. They had no covers on the food at all, so during the winter when covid is rampant, it made me a bit nervous. You have to pay first, and the place felt more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. I checked and they do have quite a few vegan options. They have a special page for it, if you ask, with maybe 15 options. A la carte is better for vegans. The guy at the buffet was unsure about which things were vegan and which were vegetarian. I will definitely be back. The quality of the food was good. I just happen to be busy usually on Saturday afternoons.

Love Desi Bites!!! The food, ambiance, price, and service are Excellent!!! The owner and family are kind and customer oriented. Have tried many items but the chicken egg kolkata is my favorite! You will not be disappointed!

Why so much food coloring ? Why ? Why ? If your food tastes good , the coloring does not matter . My hands took 4 washes to get rid of yellow in addition to the haldi added. My guts probably will take 6 months to flush it out my system . Please stick to quality and taste .

Great for family style. Split several items (butter chicken, lamb biryani, hakka noddles, garlic naan, and samosas). Excellent food and great portions. Would definitely go again!

Everything we ate was amazing and delicious the portions were good the only thing d say is it took a little bit for our food to come but because everything was so good it was worth the wait

Desi Bites was awesome! I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Butter Chicken, Aloo Tikki, Chicken Tandoori, the vegetable hakka noodles, and some garlic naan. Everything was fantastic and the service was done with a smile. I will be going back soon! They even have gift cards now :)

Unfortunately, I have nothing positive to say about this place. I came in, ordered and paid. After 40 minutes I realized that I was going to have to leave. I went up front to see if I could maybe get it to go. There was an older lady there, immersed in what seemed to be a show of some kind on her laptop. She looked up at me, then back to her show. After a couple of minutes, she looked at me again, then turned and walked off. Late for my appointment, I too had to walk off hungry and $18 lighter in the wallet. This has to be simply the worst service I've ever experienced. There's plenty of options in the area. Skip this one!

Great food, great service, fair pricing, convenient location and I get to watch music videos while eating. I love Desi Bites & the attached Desi Mart. They offer a range of options that make eating vegetarian easy, and also have really delicious flavor. Nothing I've had has been particularly spicy, but maybe that's bc of my order. Mango lassi was really good and hit the spot, and the fish biryani was gorgeous as leftovers the next morning.

The food choices were many. My wife is vegetarian and I eat everything, but mostly vegetarian and seafood. We are both animal lovers so I am torn when eating meat. The food was outstanding. We can recommend this restaurant and ordering online was very easy.

The way the food tastes at Desi Bites, I'm surprised it's not PACKED with customers every single day. The customer service is always welcoming and friendly. The butter chicken is amazing. The lamb vindaloo, amazing. The vegetable Pakora is crispy and flavorful, the best I've had. I come here at least once a week for lunch and plan on working my way through the entire menu. Such an amazing spot.

I enjoyed my first time ordering take-out at Desi Bites. I ordered the vegetarian thali, and there was a nice variety of food to try and such generous portions. The Indian hot tea is good too. The customer service is very nice. Free parking is easy in a shopping center lot. There is a little grocery store attached, and I browsed and bought some Indian snacks while waiting for my order. I will come again.

My mom and I came to dine in for lunch and she loved the appetizer that she had and I definitely enjoyed the nonvegetarian thali. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Please try and bring your family and friends and enjoying amazing Indian food. I definitely want to go to Tara Saturday lunch buffet and I'm excited just thinking about it. I am going to bring them all my friends and relatives if I'm able to do enjoy Buffet. I hope you have yours as well.

Amazingly tasty food choices ... tastes like home cooking ! Was a great stop before taking flight . The chicken kati rolls are a must ! Paan flavored dessert rolls were a perfect end to the meal .

Ordered take out and it was very disappointing. Chicken tikka masala was really oily and lacked flavor. Chettinad chicken curry was also really oily but had good flavor. Garlic naan was better than other places like Chennai Masala. Gobi manchurian was bland and overly breaded (Chennai masala's is better). Barfi (milk cake) and kalanand were tiny portions for the price and below average in texture and flavor.

Took 2 family pack goat biryani today. Rice had smell and it was spoiled. Disappointed

ordered butter chicken and garlic naan. there was lesser quantity of chicken in that bowl of curry than expected, it was mostly curry sauce. Served with plain white rice but it wasn't a lot for the amount of curry sauce it came with, even with the 4 slices of naan. Have to say had better butter chicken curry at other indian restaurants that were more authentic. very flavorful and aromatic and it was not the easiest to order without having photos. had to ask for recommendations a lot and not a lot of photos on yelp to help suggest. It left us feeling full due to the carbs but not fulfilling enough as not enough meat in the curry. may need to come to try again on their other dishes that seemed interesting and we do see quite a few people come through to order take outs, sort of reminds me of a fast food restaurant. It is a small kitchen next to the grocery store all in one location. Ample parking spaces. Prices are a bit pricey for the portions served, again expected more food. The photos plastered outside on the display window does not match or come close to the actual dish served (had more chicken than curry sauce ratio).