If you like all-you-can-eat buffet-style Indian food, the India House (1038 SW Morrison St., 503/274-1017, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30–10 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5:30–10:30 p.m. Fri.–Sat., 5:30–10:30 p.m. Sun., lunch buffet $9, dinner $11–17) may be to your liking. At lunchtime you can load up a plate with a variety of vegetable curries, samosas, tandoori chicken, basmati rice, and salads—a dozen courses are offered. In the evening India House offers a large menu of northern Indian favorites à la carte.
Portland [1]’s most upscale Indian restaurant is Plainfield’s Mayur (852 SW 21st Ave., 503/223-2995, www.plainfields.com [2], 5:30–10 p.m. daily, $17–30), located in a Victorian house in the West Hills behind downtown. The food is extremely well prepared and subtly nuanced by rich spices, and the wine cellar features 4,000 bottles.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/oregon/portland
[2] http://www.plainfields.com