Bhuna

Local Indian food fans know that the city’s westside suburbs are where to go for a dosa and dal fix, but in Portland proper it’s the fast-casual Bhuna in Nob Hill that stands out. Born out of a beloved pop-up, Bhuna showcases Kashmiri cuisine with small plates and rice bowls that are vibrant and aromatic. Think turmeric basmati topped with lamb rogan josh or a rich tomato and eggplant curry spiked with mustard oil. The light-filled restaurant—it’s a flatiron building so there are plenty of windows—is also a good pitstop for Happy Hour cocktails and snacks like lotus root fries, sliders, and grilled skewers after some 21st Avenue shopping.

photo credit: Brooke Fitts

photo credit: Brooke Fitts

photo credit: Brooke Fitts