Indian Restaurants in Newport, OR

“Having spent most of my life in India and then a considerable amount of time in California, my constant search for good food here has, overall, been disappointing. There are certainly some good restaurants, but most don’t even meet the baseline.

So, while I was driving through Newport, my expectations were low—but oh boy, this place was a pleasant surprise.

First, the ambiance was amazing and somewhat reminiscent of what restaurants in India actually feel like.

The service was excellent, and both Simer and Sandeep were incredibly friendly and helpful. When we asked Simer what we should try, he suggested the korma.

Now, the korma alone made writing this review worthwhile. One of the reasons I dislike most Indian restaurants here is that they rely on a generic chicken tikka masala-style sauce, which is often too sweet and lacks sophistication. Or they make it “spicy” in terms of heat, not flavor—a thin line, but a very important one.

Long story short, the korma was delicious. So were the paneer kulcha, chili naan, and kachori.

A very unexpected experience right off Highway 101—highly recommended.“