India Oven

We often come to India Oven for dinner but we were on Belmont buying some books and saw they had a lunch special so we decided to try it. YALL ARE SLEEPING ON THIS LUNCH! All of this food cost $12! In this economy? A STEAL! It was so good and I had leftovers to eat for dinner. The food at this place is always so good but this sealed the deal at my fav Indian spot in town. As an added bonus everyone who works here is so friendly and warm. Thank you India Oven 🩷

We popped by this Indian place for an early Saturday lunch and had the best meal!! The service was great, the restaurant was clean, and most importantly the food was delicious. Will definitely be returning 😄

Ive been all over the world and everywhere I go I must try 1 or 2 India Restutants in the local area where ever I am. India Oven is thee number 1 best India Food that I've ever had !!!! The flavors are explosive !!!! We got the Onion Bhaji, Dahl Soup, and the Chicken Tiki Mala, Butter Chicken and Gosht Vindaloo. They have an amazing red hot sauce paste so front forget to ask for it. Everything is cooked Gresham from scratch and cooked to order. The owners are such sweet people and the service was very attentive !!!! If I could give them 10 stars I would !!!! Thanks India Ive for such a great experience !!!!

I have been coming here for year's and they are always wonderful:) Great whole spices and fresh dishes. The service is always very nice as well. I do not plan on changing having this be my "go to" spot for Indian food any time soon. Thank you very much India Oven and I'll see you soon:)

This place is awesome when mom is cooking 5 stars. When she is not there DO NOT GO. Call first. When mom isn’t cooking the vindaloo had no spice, korma was runny, and waitress was terrible, was literally on her phone while we just sat there and we were her only table. Service like that is what gives service a bad name. Call first, if mom is cooking then go, if not avoid at all costs.

Visited India Oven for dinner and was met with a delightful culinary experience. The Daal soup was a revelation - rich and concentrated with an infusion of fresh herbs that struck a harmonious balance. The Chicken Vindaloo was equally captivating, offering a depth of flavor that truly tantalized the palate. The chicken itself was meticulously trimmed and had a tenderness to it, allowing for a spoon-cut softness that's rare to find. The Naan was a textbook example of how it should be – crispy on the outside, while maintaining a chewy softness inside. While our interaction was brief, it was a pleasure to chat with the owner who radiated warmth and genuineness. A minor hiccup was the wait time; it was a tad longer than we'd anticipated. However, as the saying goes, 'good food takes time'. And at India Oven, it's evident that the dishes are crafted with love and dedication. Highly recommend a visit for anyone craving authentic Indian flavors.

I just wanted to leave this review for those reading, probably confused about the mixed experiences. Some bad some good, etc. SO, the wait for food to get to your table after ordering is SIGNIFICANTLY less, it's that of a wait time at any average restaurant. You will be greeted upon arrival and have direct table service where that was not consistent in the past. There's an actual server now where there wasn't any before. There is an extra cook now where there was only one for a long time. A lot of small changes that upgrades the experience for everyone by a long shot. The food is better than ever and I'd put money on you having a great experience dining in. If you'd like take out, it's on every food delivery platform or a phone call to the restaurant directly. I hope this is helpful to anyone still weery of trying out India Oven for the first time or are thinking about giving it a second chance after an unfortunate first try. Cheers!

Great Service and Delicious Food! India oven will always be my first pick, I haven’t had a Biriyani like India ovens it’s a must try! They also have plenty of vegetarian options. I’m glad they are OPEN FOR LUNCH NOW!

Friends! You need to jump on this place. The only time I've had their food before was delivery during the pandemic. It was very good. Finally, a friend and I went in person. The interior was very warm, inviting and attractive. The gentleman running the place was very friendly, personable and efficient. Bathrooms were very clean. The food was all great, but the star of the show was the Aloo Tikki Chaat, the menu description of two potato patties doesn't do it justice. It was a flavor bomb. It comes with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and raita. This dish also comes with a side of chana masala, which is a chickpea stew. The sauces added even more flavor and the chana masala was divine. Although it's an appetizer, it's pretty big. It could be a full meal for one person or you could add a couple of sides and it would work for two. We decided to split the chicken curry and the Daal Mah, another bean stew. The chicken curry was beyond, the chicken was so tender. The Daal was also quite good and both came with rice. We ordered mild and next time I would go up one level on the spiciness, it would add some oomph to the flavor. But we still really enjoyed both dishes. I'm shocked that on a Saturday at noon it was only us and one other table. This was a fantastic meal. Do yourself a favor and go there!!

We had dinner here last night and it was outstanding and we grew up on indian food so we are very picky. We ordered a lot of food and everyone was very pleased. Everything is made to order so it does take a while but it is so worth it!

Amazing food!! They have a $12 lunch special that sends me home with leftovers.. Y'all need to come down and try this place! India Oven is my new go-to spot! Owners are very nice with great service.

Good place! We had a pretty good spread of food, and the drink options were fun (got to try a beer I'd never had, which is nice). Not the BEST Indian food I've ever had, but really solid. They're still really hard core with the covid protocols, but I wouldn't say that detracted from the experience much, just a little more DIY in terms of silverware and table amenities. Beyond that, the service was very pleasant. There weren't many other people in the place, so it was a nice place to grab a relaxing bite. All in all solid. I'd go back.

Food was delicious especially the biryani. The service was wonderful and we really enjoyed all our food and drinks. Wasn't very busy so I was concerned, but it should have more patrons, it's quality Indian food.

I love eating here because it's like eating homemade food. Lovely spot, and the staff is great!

Horrible experience from the moment we stepped in the restaurant. I don't even think we were acknowledged upon entering. Once we made contact with someone, they were not very welcoming. Service was lackluster at best. The food we ordered was quite bland, especially when one thinks of Indian food to be an experience in exotic spices and flavors. 2 out of the 3 of us felt ill later in the evening as well, which we definitely attributed to the food from here. It definitely wasn't the cleanest of places and I don't think they know how to handle food if 2/3 of our party got sick afterwards. Definitely will not be returning to this restaurant.

I've been coming here for years. Food is pretty good, service is fine, and pricing is comparable to other Indian restaurants. Ambiance is basic. I have a soft spot in my heart for the people who own and run this place. it sort of feels like home to me. Come try it out!

The food was very good; authentic Rogan Josh and best Biriyani in town. The goat curry is so good. I recommend getting it spicy, it's not that bad. Service was awesome. Great for date night or family night. Great location. Try it today!

So good! New ownership makes for faster service but without loss of quality and authenticity. New cocktail and as well as mocktail options available! Open for lunch 10-2 daily except for Sundays! Highly recommend giving it a try!

Great food, super authentic. So many veg/vegan options, love the saag and eggplant. Definitely recommend.

The food is ALWAYS delicious. Best chicken korma I have ever had and the samosas are hot flavorful.

Food is always tasty and top notch. I have never been disappointed. Looking forward to going back soon.

The food here is absolutely spectacular, some of the best Indian food I've ever tasted. I'd really recommend giving it a try. The staff is super friendly and it's perfect for a quiet bite to eat.

Samosas were fine, but the Matar Paneer and Saag Paneer were completely flavorless...aside from straight garam masala mix. I've never had indian food that I didn't even want to eat before....super disappointing that we still can't find good Indian food in PDX.

Excellent, had garlic naan, lots of garlic and big portion. Chicken tikka masala and chicken curry, both excellent. Nice location for a date.

One of the best Indian restaurants in town. Awesome food and great service. Samosas tasted great, freshly made with not much oil, loved chicken tikka masala, naan, papad and nimbu paani.

Very tasty northern Indian food! Try the vegetable pakora for sure. The owners are incredibly friendly and came out to chat with us. Solid menu with all the favorites -- we'll be back!

When we moved to Portland 2 years ago we were eager to find our go to restaurants in every cuisine we loved, and unfortunately it took COVID happening for us to find India Oven I know the reviews mention customer service complaints but on many occasions I've been greeted by a lovely server/ cashier who is very kind and upbeat. Yes it can take up to an hour sometimes, but they don't have full kitchen staff. I often see only one person in the kitchen making everyone to order!... maybe all family run? (If they estimate your pick up time, go @ the later option) The food is delicious and has plenty of pescatarian options too. One of the better veggie samosas I've had!

I'm from Sacramento, CA and we have India Oven there and is absolutely great, we came to this restaurant here in Portland it was a very bad experience for us. We are Indians and I have never ever tasted Indian food this bad. Everything that I ate there was really bad. No customer service. We had to serve ourselves water and get our own utensils. Not moneys worth. The person who took our order was absolutely rude and when asked how long the food is going to take he just answered rudely. I wouldn't recommend anyone to go here. One person taking the order and one person cooking and one person washing the dishes. I have never been to a restaurant that it was this bad.

Do yourself a favor and visit this place, I can only imagine the service is as good as the food. My friend and I ordered pickup and everything was incredible. The appetizers were fried to perfection yet not greasy in the least bit. Every dish we ordered was so flavorful it was hard to stop eating. The couple we assumed run this place seemed so welcoming and kind, we will definitely be dining in next time!!

We found this little gem by accident. The food couldn't be more wonderfully authentic. It's a mom and pops type Restaurant and they are super warm and friendly. I don't understand the ratings on this restaurant because I've never had Indian food better than theirs. I highly recommend you try the korma chicken or lamb omg!!

So tasty!!! We had veg Samoas and pakoras, chicken biryani (yum!), garlic naan, korma vegetables (the carrots were so sweet), chicken makhani, and rogan josh. I can't speak to spice as we got all mild for the kids, but we devoured it all. Lassis were good, their homemade lemonade was delightful, portions were good to dine in. It took a bit for our huge order to be made, but every bite was worth the wait! We will def be back!

This is a family owned restaurant and the best Indian food in Portland. The matriarch of the family is the cook and she crushes the spices separately for each dish. Their mango lassies are divine and I recommend pretty much everything they have on the menu. My personal favorites are the rogan Josh and Chana masala.

Absolutely awful food. We eat more Indian food than most, and this was our worst experience ever. There are far better Indian Restaurants in Portland than this misery. Tough gristly lamb, weirdly textured and flavored sauces, this meal was a sad affair. I think that the owners and cook staff should take some time to dine at the competition, it would be a revelation. The samosas were ok, the naan was good, but even the raita was subpar.

My brother's going to be so jealous if I tell him that I got dinner here. When he moved from Los Angeles to Portland, he lived around here somewhere in the Belmont District. Or his friends did. Something like that. I remember that he brought me here for the first time and I loved the wild salmon baked in the clay oven. They don't have salmon on the menu any longer. Very disappointing. I remember visiting him in 2013 and surprising him! Just showed up at his house straight from the airport and made a stop here before that...showed up with his favorite meal from India Oven. His jaw dropped when he got home from work and saw me sitting on his front porch! Ha! The look of surprise on his face!! I love coming here because it always brings back happy memories of dining with family. Like Merit Vegan in the SF Bay Area, Top Spice in Atlanta, and Rasika in D.C., I invariably end up with family at these restaurants.

This is hands-down the most homemade taste you will get at an Indian restaurant. I was born and raised in India, literally all of my blood relatives are still in India, and I visit home 2-3 times a year. Even when I'm in the US I travel around the country a lot and I make it a point to eat Indian food wherever I go. And India Oven taste is hard to beat! And it's run by a family with no other branches so you know you're supporting them straight when you get the food.

I really like the food at this place. It just tastes great. We were able to dine in the restaurant - it is not back to 100% service yet. You order food at the counter and food is served with paper plates. The woman at the counter was very friendly. Not too many people were dining in so it ended up being a great place to eat leisurely and hang out. So glad they are open and still offering wonderful food.

Try the goat. Seriously. I am not usually a fan of goat curry, but my dining partner is, so I gave it a try. The goat is tender and flavorful served in a rich sauce. Truly delicious, moist, and a fantastic dish. Also, try the Mixed Vegetables! The vegetables maintain their integrity while also blending beautifully for a really solid dish. The naan is a bit drier than I like, but that is personal preference. Other favorites: Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka, and the Veggie Samosas. As a bonus, this is a family run restaurant and we have repeatedly had the best conversations with various family members, where we have learned about the origin of dishes and a bit about their home town in northern India. Such a delight and makes the food even more of a pleasure.

Hands down the best Indian food in OREGON!!! No need to research further, I mean that!

I have no idea what the reviews that say the food was just okay and the service wasn't great are talking about. After a friend and I hung out nearby, she was craving Indian food. It was after 8:00, so we picked a restaurant that was open til 10:00. When we got there and realized they served only take-out, we headed to India Oven instead. Although they were only about 30 minutes from closing for the evening by the time we ordered, they greeted us warmly and took our order. I thought the menu prices were a little high for an order-at-the counter place, but it was worth every penny. The house made Nimbu Paani was delicious and so refreshing, and the food was even better. The spice combination was so flavorful, the amount of heat was perfect, and the curry sauces were not overly done with dairy. Naan was also delicious. Best Indian food I've ever had. 10/10 recommend.

Definitely a 3.5 but some factors make the lean to 3. Like when you walk into a restaurant at 6:30, no other customers, & a friend says "this doesn't look good." And the place isn't that attractive-- windows on two sides, campy paintings, place a little older and not well maintained. Service was very good, answered our questions, made multiple trips. Food a mixed bag. The goat and lamb curries both flavorful and in different sauces. Salads are kind of a joke here, raw vegetables cut up. The nan was great, the roti ok. the okra cooked dry & greasy. They were out of one of their 5 taps, and all 4 of their bottled beers--"we had a busy weekend."

Don't order tandoori chicken to go. How do you mess up the most basic dish on the menu so badly? Disgusting and dry. I've had better food at a grocery store Buffett and it didn't cost me $45.

Excellent food, poor service! International foods in Portland is overwhelmingly lacking, so I was so happy to find this place. Excellent, authentic food. Every part of our meal was perfect. Unfortunately, the service was very, very slow. We were the only people in the restaurant and waited about an hour. I can't imagine how slow it must be when crowded. Our server did not check on us once during our meal.

I was a regular customer here before the whole Covid situation. I still came after to do takeaways, however, this was my 3rd attempt and their customer service skills are horrible now. Not only did they hung up my call (2x before too) their food dish was unappetizing and unappealing. I'm very upset on the lack of care of their service now. I ordered saag paneer and this is what I got! The consistency was heavy and flavor isn't even there, tasted as if it was over cooked or burnt. Also, before I end this, I have gotten sick after eating their food (this incident happened while they were open for dine in pre-Covid) and I assumed something was wrong with me, but my partner also was feeling sick after eating their food.

Can't review the food yet since we've been waiting over an hour in a half empty restaurant. Waitress seems to absolutely hate her job. They seem indifferent to having a successful family business. Definitely won't be coming back unless it's ordering to go. I'll let you know if I ever get my food if it's any good. Restaurant is a solid C+. Staff is a D- Update. Finally got the food. Ended up taking it to go. It was ok. My wife liked it. I would give it a B-. My chicken tiki marsala didn't really have much flavor and the naan was dried out. Considering how long we waited the food seemed tepid and reheated. Nothing was overly fresh.

The Rasmalai here is fantastic! No one else can make Rasmalai like this. Most places don't offer it, and those that do, make me want to gag honestly. Theirs is not overly sweet which I love and the spongey cake part is cooked to perfection. I miss the lunch buffets this place use to have. Though apparently they lost a lot of money on the buffet so they had to stop offering it. I remember long ago when they were on 39th and Hawthorne. It's funny, the owners don't look like they have aged at all, all these years, but I certainly have lol. Previously to my Ras Malai visit, I did eat their Samosas and Chicken Tikka Masala. The Samosa was delicious and crispy, pretty spicy though. The chicken was a bit on the dry side. I will try to come back again to give a chicken dish another try because their sauces here are so delicious.

A brief history of India Oven: back in the day, Indian food aficionados would make the trek to India Oven in a former church in Gresham for the best Indian food dining experience. The foods was wonderful, especially the tandoris, the atmosphere was great, the service very good, and the owner was always around to ask how your food was. And as it would take an act of god to get me to go to Gresham for anything, it's clear that this was truly superior dining. As you might imagine, Gresham was not and is not the culinary capital of the world, so after several lean years India Oven moved to the former Masonic building at 39th and Hawthorne in PDX. The owner said that he did more business in two weeks in Portland than in two years in Gresham. My wife and I ate at the Hawthorne location a few times but the food seemed to be a shadow of its former self and the atmosphere was less than optimal. So now, after seven years on Hawthorne, India Oven is on Belmont in a very new and modern space, which is very light, clean, and open. A big change from the claustrophobia of the Hawthorne digs. And how's the food? We started with onion naan and samosas. The naan was very very good, right out of the oven with lots of onion and cilantro, cooked perfectly. Samosas were pronounced "a bit spicy." Next up with Chicken Tikka and Chicken Biryani. I found the Biryani tasty but couldn't help thinking about Rice-a-roni, which unfortunately my wife verbalized and I was stuck with it. I'd say it was very good initially but I wasn't inspired to keep eating. Same story with the Tikka, good but just good. Because of what India Oven used to be and the great times we had there in the Gresham restaurant, I really want to like India Oven. But based on my experience there, I'd call it "uninspired" and "adequate." There is better Indian food in the metro area (lots in Beaverton and Hillsboro). And...I'll bet it's difficult as all heck to cook Indian food for Americans, especially in the Whitesylvania that is Belmont/Hawthorne. It can't be real Indian food, it can't be bland, it can't be spicy.

It's been a couple of years since my first visit, and I love India Oven more than ever. It's the restaurant my husband and I can always agree on! The more we go, is the more we love the family atmosphere and personal service. It feels like the owners put their heart and soul into it. And whenever I have a friend or family member I want to have a good catch-up session with, this is my favorite place to have a lengthy chat, over delicious food, while sipping chai.

We have only gotten food here for take out, but we love it. I usually order the malai kofta and it is always so good! My boyfriend usually gets the chicken korma and he always seems to like it. The dishes are the portion size that I expect when getting Indian food and come with a generous amount of rice. The garlic naan is always good and again is the portion size I'd expect (good for 2 people if having as a side with your meal). The mango lassi is great because mango lassi is just always great, I do think they make it from a mix though. Doesn't bother me, but if you're looking for a freshly blended mango drink this isn't it.

Portland is seriously lacking in Authentic Indian food. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at Indian Oven. I ordered the lentils and garlic naan. I asked for the lentils to be hot (the highest level) and they were perfect for me. The spices were complex, not at all bland. I also appreciate the fact that nothing was too greasy, which can be the case with a lot of Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was sooo good -- perfectly bubbly and slightly charred. Everything is served family style -- each dish is brought out and then one bowl of rice to share. The portions are much smaller that most Indian restaurants, which is good but not when the prices are just as high if not higher... The service was a whole different story. Don't try and change anything about the dishes. My friend wanted a chicken dish but also some vegetables so she wanted to add chicken to a veggie dish and they told us this was not possible and didn't explain why...it was just a very odd interaction. They then tried to up-sell by telling her to order both dishes and that it would be fine...you can't expect people to order two dishes for one person when the prices are so high. I addition, I often ask servers which dish they think is best and the only response I got was that they are very different...and basically just read off the menu the description of each item. Not very helpful...I also asked 'how hot is medium' and he responded "it's a level under hot..." Once again...so very informative. OVERALL -- delicious food but bad service that made me feel quite uncomfortable.

We loved India Oven when it was on Hawthorne in the creepy bulding with the filthy radiator. Their sag paneer and naan, so darn delicious. Now they're right in our old neighborhood, a block, a BLOCK, from our old house...and we're not! NO FAIR. But we had dinner there not long ago, and it's still so yummy. Give it a try. I know, I know, the service... sometimes it has to be about the food.It's not TERRIBLE service. Just not fawning over you service. Which is ok sometimes.

Our food was spot-on. Naan had perfect chewy texture with the right amount of salt. Saag and vindaloo were very well spiced. We came during COVID so it was take-out only, but the service was pleasant and friendly. Definitely will be back next time we want Indian food!

I love India Oven! I haven't tried many Indian spots in Portland, to be honest, but I guess after I tried this place I didn't see the point. I have ordered here through Amazon prime now and have also picked up orders to go, but haven't dined in. I noticed many reviews complaining about the service, and since I haven't experienced that I can't comment there. But my favorite dish here is the chicken korma served over basmati rice ! Their garlic Naan is perfect with it and I love their veggie samosas with chutney as well. If they do take a bit longer to prepare things, I'm okay with that. I'd rather wait and have delicious and quality food than have someone rush and give me sub-par Indian food!

Thoroughly mediocre. Things seemed like they weren't made from scratch and lacked that Indian spiciness that I crave. The spinach in the saag was either from a can or frozen. Service was okay. Portion sizes and prices were good, but not enough to make up for the lack in quality. I would skip this place and go for Hello India on Hawthorne instead.

Definitely my favorite Indian restaurant in Portland. The food is always amazing and the service is great, too.

Cringe-worthy poor service. I cannot weigh in on the quality or value of the Indian Oven food, because it never came to that. The service was so comically inept we had no choice but to leave after 50 minutes of waiting for nothing. That's right, 50 minutes of nothingness. My wife and I came in on an uncrowded Sunday night. There were 2 other occupied tables; each had already received their entrees. We placed our orders and then...nothing. N O T H I N G . It was like we had suddenly become contagious lepers. We were ignored by the woman refilling water glasses, by the sole wait person occasionally ambling through the space checking on the handful of other customers, by the owner himself, who was far more interested in playing some sort of computer game at his laptop near the entry. I had finally had it and went up and interrupted him: what's the deal, friend? He mumbled some excuse about how 'the kitchen is busy with takeout orders' and it was clear that even after 50 minutes, they had NOT YET STARTED OUR ORDER. Or, for that matter, checked in with us: an occasional 'sorry, but it's going to be a while' could have gone a long way. Instead, the owner was all too happy to cancel our order and we left, fairly astonished at his cluelessness, obstinacy and utter incompetence, not to mention hungry and in search of a replacement meal. So I can't, in fairness, vouch for the food. It might be great, who knows? Not me- we'll never go back. As far as atmosphere, the place was under some sort of construction and the wind howled through haphazardly strewn 2x4s placed up against the glass facing Belmont. The service, obviously, was beyond abysmal. All in all, a laughably bad restaurant experience, one that moved me to write my first-ever negative Yelp review.

Walked in the door last week and we were seated right away. We also had water immediately, which I took as a good sign, and started reviewing the menu. It was our anniversary, and we were excited to sit down for a delicious meal. But 20 minutes later, ZERO eye contact, ZERO communication from the wait staff, even though the waitress was passing us frequently. Finally we got up and walked out. What do you know, the next couple walks in, and she seats them at our table!

I'd recommend going elsewhere. Their food reflects poorly on Indian cuisine. The service I received at India Oven was borderline rephensible. They were rude and the food took well over an hour.