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Daawat a Ishq

Restaurant Indian restaurant

One of the Top rated Indian restaurants in Portland


Address

5427 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218, United States

Website

daawataishq.com

Contact

+1 503-719-4072

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (116 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (9) naan (6)
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  • 5/5 Ian L. 8 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Great Indian food in a super convenient location. I have been waiting for more good, reasonably priced Indian in the NE and this is it! Both dished we had were great, spiced just right, tons of flavor. There's a big, covered, outdoor seating area out back. Will definitely be back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda B. 8 months ago on Google • 199 reviews
    We got aloo gobhi, kadahi chicken, mango lassi, and dal tadka, all delicious. Owners are gracious and eager to please you. There is outdoor seating in some cute huts. We can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anubhav J. 6 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    🥰 Feels like eating by the roadside in India - an authentic experience!!! I ordered the Chhole Bhature and I almost passed out ‘cos it came with raw onions and chutney - OMG - if you’re Indian you know this is how it’s supposed to be served. I don’t understand the U.S. aversion to raw onions. If you like Indian food, this is how it’s eaten. The service is incredibly friendly in true Portland and Indian style. The chhole were yummy, and so was the gajar halwa. Can’t wait to come back to try more things!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather M. 4 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Bad pics but the food was really good. The veggie pakoras, the okra, and the aloo gobi were yummy. The patio was warm under the heaters and service was nice too. The naan seemed homemade.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C-dUb W. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Great little Indian place! We got dinner to go. We tried 3 different mains. Tikka Masala (very good!), palak paneer (a bit bland needed a touch more salt), and daal makahani (also needed a touch of salt). We did get all 3 mild, which could be why it was slightly bland. Samosa was awesome! Had a bit of a kick! Garlic naan was also great. They have a covered area outdoors but have not tried it. Overall very decent! Looking forward to trying more dishes! **** Update**** Updating my review to 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We ordered takeout again last night and it BLEW OUR MINDS!!! We got the chicken tikka masala, shahi paneer, vegetable biryani and garlic naan. I lived in Northern India for 2 years and this is the best Indian I’ve had outside of India!! 😋 This place is the real deal!! So glad that you are in the neighborhood!!!!!! 😃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 owlshadows 7 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    This place was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. The food was so tasty and flavorful, I got medium spice which was just right for me. The butter chicken was divine, and the chicken tikka masala was so tasty I lapped it up! The naan was very fresh and perfect! They just constructed a nice covered patio area in the front. I'll be back soon!

  • 5/5 Karen S. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Best naan I've ever had. Chai took awhile, but worth the wait. Everything we had was delicious. Big, tented outdoor eating space. Only a couple indoor tables. It was freezing in there, but amazing food.

  • 5/5 Theresa C. 6 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Everything was really good! The service was friendly and fast. Standouts were the masala chai, samosas, and chicken tikka masala 😋

  • 5/5 Dashiell F. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Best Indian food in Portland! We ordered takeout and were seriously impressed but how good and fresh the food tasted. We had four main dishes, two apps, and naan. Everything was really flavorful and delicious, and there were plenty of leftovers after three people ate our fill. Prices seemed comparable to or better than similar spots we’ve tried in the past. We live nearby, but even if we didn’t we’d absolutely order from here again. So happy to have a great new Indian place to add to our regular takeout rotation.

  • 5/5 Peter D. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Have tried 7 of their different vegetarian dishes and am determined to try them all because I find myself craving each and every one. So so excited to have this restaurant in our neighborhood, the vibe inside is so fun and the staff couldn't be friendlier. An absolute must


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating


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