Bollywood Theater

Drinks: - The Limca soda was refreshing and had an interesting balance of sweet and tart. It had a carbonated limeade type taste. If anyone knows which stores carry this item in town, let me know ASAPFood:- The trio of chutney is addicting. The papadums are so crunchy and fun to eat. They're like thin crackers that compliment the chutneys well. The green chutney was especially herbaceous and I liked that - The pork vindaloo was superb. The braised pork fell off the bones effortlessly, and the toasted rolls did a good job of absorbing the curry. I know vindaloo is considered a curry but this dish doesn't taste like a typical curry, it's more like a stew with braised pork in itAmbience: - The outdoor seating is huge, lots of space. Great for big gatherings and a group setting of 5-10- The décor is gives off an rustic Indian cabin with a scrappy vibe- The space is large for indoor seating tooOverall:This kind of reminds me of an Indian style pocha place. Their food is impressive but the ambience would be good for grabbing a drink and enjoying a nice meal as well. I do plan on returning to this place in the near future but in the evening time for all the lights

We have been here twice now and we have figured out what is good and what isn't. The ambiance is super fun! It has an elevated dhaba feel to it. The walls are covered with random photos of people and families from the 1970s, signs that one might see in public places in India, a rickshaw meter at the entrance and carrom board tables. The whole place is run by non-Indians so you get a feeling that this is their interpretation of an Indian dhaba. We've ordered the chicken curry thali, the paneer curry, batata vada, pav bhaji, paneer Kati rolls, chicken salad bowl, crispy cauliflower, and the ginger lime soda over the course of our visits. The Thali comes with a dal, roti, rice, raita, salad and a sambar type curry. I have enjoyed the chicken curry way more than the paneer curry. The paneer curry is sweeter and more bland than I'd like. The chicken curry has a bigger flavor profile with a slight spicy kick. The crispy cauliflower was very good but I think this is a special so it may not always be available. The batata vada pav is actually very good but I really would like them to give us the chutney separately so that we decide how much chutney to add. As of now, the vada is smothered with chutneys, which hides the flavors of the vada. Also note that the buns are not like the Indian pav. They are burger buns. The pav bhaji has a tomato soup powder flavor to it, so it looks exactly like a pav bhaji should, but is overwhelmingly tomato flavored. The buns don't give you the same satisfaction that the buttered Indian pav gives. The Kati rolls are filled with more veggies, particularly the purple cabbage, than paneer or chicken. That is not how Kati rolls should be. Purple cabbage is not a thing in Indian food, so this felt like a salad rolls with the wrong veggies. The chicken bowl is actually decent so we liked this. The ginger lime soda is quite nice too. Overall, I would recommend this place for the decor, the vada, the Thali and their specials.

Even though I can't speak to most of the menu, as I headed there with a group when I wasn't hungry, the candied fennel and ginger-lime soda were inspiration enough to return! Several people in the group didn't understand our enthusiasm about the fennel, but those of us with more-adventurous palates loved it. Try it if you enjoy anise and licorice.The spot is also a visual delight, with all sorts of Bollywood memorabilia.

Been a fan for nearly a decade, it slaps every single time. The okra is a no skip item, but they NEED to make the Gobi Manchurian an all year item. It is the best in town!

Some of the best food I've had outside India! This was plenty of food to share four ways and very affordable. We also enjoyed the Mango Lassi and the Thumbs Up curry spiced cola!! We also really liked this neighborhood. Ice cream next door for dessert, coffee and brunch nearby for the next morning. You could spend an entire weekend in this part of Portland. The staff got us served quickly and cleared our plates fast too. This was a great restaurant to enjoy a nice hour catch up with friends.

One of our favorite Indian restaurants in PDX. Eclectic decor. Tasty food prepared with care.Portions are generous. I recommend Bollywood Theater's Thali plates for the full dining experience.Service was fast, friendly and efficient!

I regretted not having enough time to stay and watch the Bollywood movie! Will the couple get together? We enjoyed really yummy and mindfully prepared food as well as helpful service. I recommend the Kati roll and it's delicious warmed up the next day - large portions. We also had the paneer dish - hoping they add saag to the menu. The space was really charming and I enjoyed looking at the art and environment.

Love this place! The paneer Kati roll is amazing, as is the bel puri. Service is always good here. Lovely indoor/outdoor seating.

Really enjoyed this fancier version of Indian street food. We came on a Sunday around 7 and the line was to the door. They moved decently fast and the food came out quickly for how many people were there. We got the kati roll with paneer, the pork vindaloo and a vada pav. I liked that they have an area you can load up on chiles and sauces as well. Beware that the chiles pack some heat! But I really enjoyed them because otherwise the dishes don't come with any.The pork vindaloo was great! The flavor of the sauce was so rich, even though there wasn't any cream. Meat was tender and well seasoned. The vada pav is essentially a chickpea patty on a bun with a couple different chutneys. The patty was a little mushy for me but the flavor was wonderful. The kati roll was just ok for me. Good texture on everything but the whole wrap was lukewarm. I feel like they just put the paneer in a precooked wrap. Good flavors again, but just not as enjoyable execution.Overall, would definitely recommend. The space is large and they have both indoor and outdoor seating so it can accommodate all different groups sizes.

Got the south indian chicken curry and a paneer kathi roll with some mango lassi. Tender chicken, creamy saucy roll, smooth lassi.Pros: tasted yummy, love the decor of the place, self-serve chutney station with these amazing chilis that immediately turned my face red from heat and made me chug some lassi. Love that.Cons: long line and a bit of a wait after sitting to get served with our orders, a bit pricey for what it is.