Absolutely delicious. Generous portions. The curries and biryani is the best we've had in the portland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Kavalieros
This is some of the best Indian food I’ve had in Oregon. There is so much variety and we were all extremely impressed by the quality and portion sizes. The food came out quickly, and when they accidentally dropped off a wrong order (wrong protein and spice level), they had a different one prepared and dropped off at our table before we even noticed. We wanted to try a large variety on our first visit, so it looked like we barely ate anything in the end, but we left with enough food for round two. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
n g
Food is good however only if you do a takeout. Dine-in ambience is that of a cheap roadside outfit. Service for dine in is nothing but the absolute worst. Lessons in eloquence is a must for the owners and staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Leah Mathew
We dined here a couple of times and catered food from this restaurant for a private event. The food was delicious and placing the order was a breeze! Thank you Bala and his team for the great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joseph Colton
Cherrinad Indian Cuisine is the only Indian restaurant that makes the kind of authentic Indian food that I enjoyed in Chennai, India. The food is amazing and tastes great. They have both vegetarian and non-vegatarian options. I enjoy their chicken biryani, goat vindaloo, and masala dosa. They also have many bread options in addition to naan including poori, paratha, and a lot more.Parking: There is a parking lot, but it fills up.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Santosh Sulibhavi
Delicious food in a classic setting. Don't expect much for ambience but food if unbeatable! Never go for the buffet in afternoon, which will kill the vibe and doesn't taste even remotely good. Their evening Ala carte is what you want to try. From appitizer to mains everything was filling and tasty. Mark sure to give your Spice preference and remember this is a south Indian speciality place so go for such food.Vegetarian options: Ample vegitarian optionsParking: Shared strip mall space that can get crowded fast
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
A K
Their food is just amazing. Traveling from Vegas, this place was close to our hotel. Everything we ordered was top notch and the portion size was perfect for large or small groups. Definitely recommend this place I'd you are visiting Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi
Sanket Khedekar
Good food. Lunch buffet option available. Non veg and veg options available for buffet along with Chaat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Edwards
I've only tried the food. On numerous occasions. I can't speak for the condition of the dining room or the service. I've never dined in. However, the group of guys who own and operate the place are super nice, and the food is phenomenal. Take it from me, who has cooked professionally for 25 years.Vegetarian options: Of course. It's Indian cuisine... their culture actually eats vegetables. Americans should try it. It's good for your push-pop.Parking: The parking lot is d**** But that's hardly their fault. It's still worth the parking headache.
This is where people from India seem to go!As someone very new to Indian food I was amazed at both the friendly helpful staff and the incredible food and fun new flavors.Our waiter pleasantly guided us through the process of ordering some unfamiliar foods and helped us pick out an amazing spread!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amaya Eckersley
Easy 5 stars!!We tried Chettinad due to multiple recommendations from people who grew up in India. Every single one said that it was the best Indian food in the area, and I completely agree! The food was amazing, and our waiters were so nice and helped us pick out a few dishes. Everything was great but I especially recommend the vegetable samosas and chicken biryani. I also highly recommend ordering several dishes to share, as it seems most of them are meant for a crowd, and you get to try more! I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi
Vincent Curtaz
Took my family here for the first time this evening. It had been on our list of places to try for a while now. We had multiple appetizers, all were terrific. Our main dishes were also excellent. 10/10. The kids loved it, we capped off the meal with a delicious Gulab Jamun. Flavors were excellent, service was kind and helpful. Looking forward to trying the buffet.Kid-friendliness: East, kids loved it. There was even a kids portion to the menu with some authentic items as well as American type kids fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
Shopping For Dollars
Really enjoyed their buffet on Saturday... My pictures, however, are of my lunch on Friday. Food was yummy & a bit spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surabhi Anurag
Love visiting after long hours of work and gym, amazing food and great variety. BUT lately they have just not been able the handle the high number of customers. We placed our order and sat there waiting for our food for half an hour. Upon asking our waitress, she showed a sign of surprise asking have you placed an order? We say yes, another person comes and asks for our order and says few items from it are not available. It is clear they haven't even started on our order and note that the time is 9:30 on a Wednesday night!! Completely ruined the mood. When we asked to cancel the order, there was no remorse shown from the second person, no apologies whatsoever. Not sure why they are in service industry when they have no idea on what hospitality is?
Amazing food, very fresh and tasty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish
Absolutely delicious. Generous portions. The curries and biryani is the best we've had in the portland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is some of the best Indian food I’ve had in Oregon. There is so much variety and we were all extremely impressed by the quality and portion sizes. The food came out quickly, and when they accidentally dropped off a wrong order (wrong protein and spice level), they had a different one prepared and dropped off at our table before we even noticed. We wanted to try a large variety on our first visit, so it looked like we barely ate anything in the end, but we left with enough food for round two. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good however only if you do a takeout. Dine-in ambience is that of a cheap roadside outfit. Service for dine in is nothing but the absolute worst. Lessons in eloquence is a must for the owners and staff.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
We dined here a couple of times and catered food from this restaurant for a private event. The food was delicious and placing the order was a breeze! Thank you Bala and his team for the great service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cherrinad Indian Cuisine is the only Indian restaurant that makes the kind of authentic Indian food that I enjoyed in Chennai, India. The food is amazing and tastes great. They have both vegetarian and non-vegatarian options. I enjoy their chicken biryani, goat vindaloo, and masala dosa. They also have many bread options in addition to naan including poori, paratha, and a lot more.Parking: There is a parking lot, but it fills up.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food in a classic setting. Don't expect much for ambience but food if unbeatable! Never go for the buffet in afternoon, which will kill the vibe and doesn't taste even remotely good. Their evening Ala carte is what you want to try. From appitizer to mains everything was filling and tasty. Mark sure to give your Spice preference and remember this is a south Indian speciality place so go for such food.Vegetarian options: Ample vegitarian optionsParking: Shared strip mall space that can get crowded fast
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
Their food is just amazing. Traveling from Vegas, this place was close to our hotel. Everything we ordered was top notch and the portion size was perfect for large or small groups. Definitely recommend this place I'd you are visiting Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi
Good food. Lunch buffet option available. Non veg and veg options available for buffet along with Chaat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've only tried the food. On numerous occasions. I can't speak for the condition of the dining room or the service. I've never dined in. However, the group of guys who own and operate the place are super nice, and the food is phenomenal. Take it from me, who has cooked professionally for 25 years.Vegetarian options: Of course. It's Indian cuisine... their culture actually eats vegetables. Americans should try it. It's good for your push-pop.Parking: The parking lot is d**** But that's hardly their fault. It's still worth the parking headache.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi
Restaurantji Recommends
This is where people from India seem to go!As someone very new to Indian food I was amazed at both the friendly helpful staff and the incredible food and fun new flavors.Our waiter pleasantly guided us through the process of ordering some unfamiliar foods and helped us pick out an amazing spread!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easy 5 stars!!We tried Chettinad due to multiple recommendations from people who grew up in India. Every single one said that it was the best Indian food in the area, and I completely agree! The food was amazing, and our waiters were so nice and helped us pick out a few dishes. Everything was great but I especially recommend the vegetable samosas and chicken biryani. I also highly recommend ordering several dishes to share, as it seems most of them are meant for a crowd, and you get to try more! I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Lassi
Took my family here for the first time this evening. It had been on our list of places to try for a while now. We had multiple appetizers, all were terrific. Our main dishes were also excellent. 10/10. The kids loved it, we capped off the meal with a delicious Gulab Jamun. Flavors were excellent, service was kind and helpful. Looking forward to trying the buffet.Kid-friendliness: East, kids loved it. There was even a kids portion to the menu with some authentic items as well as American type kids fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan
Really enjoyed their buffet on Saturday... My pictures, however, are of my lunch on Friday. Food was yummy & a bit spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love visiting after long hours of work and gym, amazing food and great variety. BUT lately they have just not been able the handle the high number of customers. We placed our order and sat there waiting for our food for half an hour. Upon asking our waitress, she showed a sign of surprise asking have you placed an order? We say yes, another person comes and asks for our order and says few items from it are not available. It is clear they haven't even started on our order and note that the time is 9:30 on a Wednesday night!! Completely ruined the mood. When we asked to cancel the order, there was no remorse shown from the second person, no apologies whatsoever. Not sure why they are in service industry when they have no idea on what hospitality is?