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Bollywood Theater

Indian Restaurant$$$$
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    Hillary B.
    "Pork vindaloo was great, busy on the weekends but worth the wait!"(10 Tips)
    Peter K.
    "Biryani is great, lots of good spiced veggie dishes, kati roll"(10 Tips)
    Celinka T.
    "Pork vindaloo, chicken curry, lamb samosa, chai tea"(5 Tips)
    Eater
    "yogurt-topped papri chaat"(2 Tips)
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  • Jenn Y.
    Jenn YJuly 17, 2014
    Vibrant and hip atmosphere. But more importantly, food that is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Focusing on Indian street food, if you like Indian food and spices, this is a can't miss.
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    AmateurConciergeAugust 27, 2015
    Great fast casual Indian. All the best stuff I had was from the specials list (kale pakora, sweet potato chaat, watermelon masala gin, etc) Lamb samosas were great. Skip the curry chicken.
  • Eater
    EaterJanuary 8, 2014
    The high-energy spot offers one of Portland's most unique menus by focusing on less-discovered spices: fried vada pavs, refreshing yogurt-topped papri chaat, spicy Goan-style shrimp. [Eater 38 Member]
  • Kat S.heart icon on user image
    Kat SongJanuary 2, 2018
    We had the lamb samosas which were very dense and filling. We also had the shrimp dish and pork vindaloo that came with out of this world buttered rolls. Everything was delicious!
  • Lears F.heart icon on user image
    Lears FoolAugust 18, 2015
    The samosa sincerely rocks. Get the spicy chili by the utensils. Combined w/ bites of the sweet tomato + raisin chutney = Mouth winning. (The kati rolls are rather Americanized.)
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    VMJanuary 6, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Even if you think you hate okra, you should try it here. Paper thin cut, crispy fried. Everything else is also excellent here, but that plus bhel puri are my faves.
  • Raksha R.heart icon on user image
    Raksha RathnamJune 24, 2012
    A must MUST!! This is the closest to Indian street food that I have eaten in the US. And I was not disappointed. The bhel puri is good. Papdi chaat is awesome and Kati rolls are the best!
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie ChiuAugust 4, 2016
    Oh my jeebus I'm all about this spot. Not exactly the authentic style it's damn delicious. Highlights: beets, okra, lamb samosas, and pork vindaloo.
  • Sylvia F.
    Sylvia FloresAugust 12, 2014
    Best Indian chaat aka snack place I've been to in the USA. Definitely worth a stop here. Order all on the menu if you can!
  • Nadia K.heart icon on user image
    Nadia KNovember 3, 2016
    The small plate of chicken curry is delicious. And a side of okra for appetizers. Definitely pair with a hot chai, mmmmm!
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacyJune 24, 2018
    Very tasty and filling. The samosas (not pictured here) are the best I’ve ever had.
  • Mary D.heart icon on user image
    Mary DawsonAugust 2, 2017
    Delicious Indian food and really cool atmosphere! Ordered the Chicken Curry Dinner and was very satisfied!
  • Wondering F.heart icon on user image
    Wondering FeetJuly 2, 2017
    Nice outdoor seating area, pretty authentic food! Saffron rice was amazing, vada pav as well.
  • Varadh J.heart icon on user image
    Varadh JainJanuary 3, 2017
    Paneer Kati Roll + Vada Pav were fantastic 🤗
  • Michael P.
    Michael PoleyMarch 25, 2014
    Everything here is amazing, including you for deciding to come here. Pro tip: Go to Salt & Straw for dessert!
  • Razor X.heart icon on user image
    Razor XOctober 16, 2016
    Dahi papdi Chat was spicy but tasty - 7/10... Vada pav was very good - 8/10.... others ate pav bhaji - 5/10... paneer Kathi roll - 4/10... chicken kathi roll 5/10
  • Sara J.
    Sara JoyJune 29, 2017
    Indian street food. Fun environment, delicious food... not your typical "americanized" indian food. They have another location down on Division.
  • Sushant B.heart icon on user image
    Sushant BhosaleAugust 24, 2012
    Whoa! This place is the closest to Indian taste I have had in the US! Totally feels like India in here. Try the Goan Shrimp Curry.
  • Quinteinheart icon on user image
    QuinteinFebruary 20, 2017
    Great Indian food bowls. Some of the portions may look small but they are very filling.
  • Rene P.heart icon on user image
    Rene PotJuly 7, 2017
    Get here a bit earlier to avoid the line! Chicken Curry is a classic and very delicious!
  • Kristi K.
    Kristi KrassApril 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Loved the crispy, zingy Bhel Phuri and the Pav Bhaji's grilled buttery rolls topped with tomato-based mash. Delicious!
  • Maggi P.
    Maggi PppppppAugust 16, 2013
    Kati roll with pander is outrageously good. Side of beets with cumin seeds and yoghurt also delicious.
  • Danika W.heart icon on user image
    Danika WheelerSeptember 16, 2017
    Kati Roll was killer! Everything was SO good!!!
  • Peter T.heart icon on user image
    Peter TrapassoJuly 1, 2013
    Sit by the open wall for a delightful cross-breeze in the summer!
  • Joe O.
    Joe O'NeilMay 22, 2022
    Pork vindaloo, chicken curry, and Tikka Bowl were all good!
  • MLOheart icon on user image
    MLOOctober 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Beets here are the best in the city. Anyone who tells you differently can beat it!
  • Hillary B.
    Hillary BurkhardtMarch 1, 2015
    Pork vindaloo was great, busy on the weekends but worth the wait!
  • joahna k.
    joahna kuiperMarch 10, 2012
    The chai is perfect on a rainy day. And the beets are a must - creamy and with just the right sour and spice!
  • Anuraag S.
    Anuraag SachdevaJanuary 10, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    The Pav Bhaji is a must have and also everything else on the menu haha.
  • CITY GRIT
    CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
    We loved all of the street food snacks! Don’t miss the Pork Vindaloo, Goan Style Shrimp, & Okra!
  • Peter K.heart icon on user image
    Peter KingMarch 19, 2018
    Biryani is great, lots of good spiced veggie dishes, kati roll
  • Heather D.
    Heather DoughertyMarch 16, 2013
    You order first, then sit. Line moves pretty fast though. Food is def worth it!
  • Celinka T.heart icon on user image
    Celinka ToSeptember 8, 2019
    Pork vindaloo, chicken curry, lamb samosa, chai tea
  • Amanda R.heart icon on user image
    Amanda ReidAugust 25, 2013
    Ginger Limeade is ridic. Get the beets and grilled corn too! And the poppadoms!
  • Anna R.heart icon on user image
    Anna RoseOctober 11, 2016
    The lamb samosas were fantastic, as were the cocktails.
  • Sue V.
    Sue ViensMarch 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Papri Chaat with the Pork Vindaloo is a nice combination. and the beets are must do
  • Jeroen V.heart icon on user image
    Great pav bhaji and vada pavs :) !! Lassi is not that good....OK
  • Damao C.
    Damao ChuApril 17, 2014
    Chai with spices and ginger, wow beat the chai I had in Boulder CO yesterday!
  • Victoria H.
    Victoria HallMarch 6, 2014
    Try the Train to Mysore, delicious :)
  • David P.
    David PacklesJuly 15, 2014
    You can't go wrong. The shrimp Goan is killer.
  • H. C.heart icon on user image
    H. Colbert (@hrsch)May 15, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Note to self: portions have shrunk while prices have grown. Skip this one next time you’re craving curry. Plus they charge for soda water out of the gun.
  • Vilok V.heart icon on user image
    Vilok VaishnavApril 17, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Pav bhaji and vada pav are to doe for!
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff MartensJune 5, 2023
    Tasty food, fun atmosphere.
  • Annie F.
    Annie FasslerSeptember 5, 2013
    The Kati rolls with paneer are so delicious.
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniJuly 9, 2016
    Love the ambience and chaat here.
  • Sagar A.
    Sagar A.June 17, 2014
    Must try Vada Pav and Mango Lassi!!
  • Trent S.
    Trent SullivanAugust 7, 2016
    Just go. You'll be glad you did.
  • Matt H.heart icon on user image
    Matt HelsleyDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    A bit expensive for the small plates but the portion sizes are right on. The vindaloo wasn't super ultra fiery -- perfect for my taste.
  • Pam B.
    Pam BorghiniOctober 7, 2013
    Might have to stand in line but its totally worth the wait!!!
  • Vishal M.
    Vishal MatamSeptember 3, 2013
    A great place to hangout and binge on Indian snacks!! :)
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