New Taste Of India - Portland

I stopped by for a midweek lunch and found the service to be in a hot plate deli style. The meals are pre-made and served on a divided tin tray, allowing customers to pick from the available options. The presentation reminded me of an elementary school cafeteria. The staff who served the food were friendly and accommodating. The furniture in the restaurant was simple and clean, but the wall decor left much to be desired. It appeared haphazardly arranged and resembled items from a thrift store or calendar pages, almost like it was decorated by a 10-year-old. The restaurant would benefit from removing the distracting, poor wall decor. As for the name, I'm unsure what the "New" refers to because there wasn't anything particularly innovative about the place—it felt quite basic. I noticed that the prices seemed about $2 higher than I would expect for this type of lunch. During my visit, which was later in the day, the restaurant was mostly empty. The food was decent, but this wouldn’t be my first choice; however, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again.

The indoor dining area is only available for lunch. If you're looking for dinner, you'll need to order takeout or sit at a few bare tables outside. I can't speak to the food quality, but I did try to find this information on their website before my visit (based on another review). Please consider updating your description.

Great atmosphere, but it's unfortunate that they're not open for dinner.

I've been coming here for a long time, the quality is consistently fantastic and so flavorful. My favorite is the Dahl tarka and chana goa, definitely my favorite comfort meal when i want to treat myself. Staff are always friendly too.

The food was decent, but nothing exceptional. Even when I requested extra spice, the heat level was quite mild. The prices are generally fair for the portions. However, I found the curries to be a bit on the sweet side, as I tend to prefer more savory flavors. Overall, I would rate the food a 3 out of 5.