Daawat a Ishq Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Daawat a Ishq, where every dish is an invitation to experience a feast of love! Nestled in Portland, this charming Indian restaurant stands out for its authentic flavors and generous portions. Customers rave about the incredible samosas, which are perfectly crisp and accompanied by refreshing mint sauce. The butter chicken is a crowd favorite, characterized by its rich tomato sauce and vibrant spices.
Vegetarians will delight in the options available, including dal and paneer dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage of India. Guests appreciate the healthy portion sizes, leaving them with ample leftovers to savor later. With friendly staff and prompt service, it's evident that Daawat a Ishq has mastered the balance of quality food and customer satisfaction. Whether you're dining in or taking out, each meal promises to deliver an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Dessert
Kheer
Rice pudding.
Gulab Jamun
Pastery ball coated with syrup made out of honey and rose water.
Gajar Halwa
Carrot pudding.
Ras Malai
Rasmalai are soft cheese dumplings soaked in a cardamom and saffron milk.
Paneer Wrap
Flavorful wrap made with marinated cheese and veggies.
Chicken Boti Wrap
Boneless chicken cooked with Indian spices.
Chicken Malai Boti
Bone-less chicken cooked with creamy sauce and spices.
Chicken Seekh Kebab Wrap
Tender chicken marinated with Indian sauces and onions.
Veggie Wrap
Flavorful wrap with cooked veggies.
Indian Wraps
Fresh Breads
Gobi Paratha
Indian flatbread stuffed with onions and spices.
Cheese Naan
Tandoori naan stuffed with mozzarella cheese.
Spinach And Cheese Naan
Lacha Paratha
Indian flatbread with flaky and crispy layers.
Butter Naan
Buttery Indian flatbread.
Assorted Bread Basket
Variety of Indian flatbreads.
Chilli Cheese Naan
Flatbread stuffed with green chili, Indian cheese, onions, and spices.
Plain Naan
Light and fluffy flatbread.
Tandoori Roti
Whole wheat bread cooked in tandoor.
Aloo Paratha
Flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes.
Onion Kulcha
Flatbread stuffed with onion and spices cooked in oven.
Chicken Naan
Flatbread stuffed with chicken and spices.
Tandoori Naan
Indian flatbread cooked in a clay oven.
Egg Keema Parantha
Paneer Paratha
Wheat bread stuffed with grated Indian cheese & spices.
Garlic Naan
Naan bread laced with garlic & cilantro with butter.
Masala Soda
Sparkling water with spices.
Lemonade
Masala Chai
Indian tea.
Salty Lassi
Made from yogurt and salt.
Rose Milk
Milk with rose syrup.
Mango Lassi
Made from yogurt, milk, and mango pulp.
Sweet Lassi
Made from yogurt and sugar.
Drinks
Non-Veg Curry Corner
Butter Chicken
Chicken cooked in a velvety sauce with spices.
Vindaloo
A dish with a tangy and spicy flavor combo.
Kadahi Chicken
Chicken cooked in a ginger, garlic sauce with onion and bell pepper.
Tikka Masala
Tender Meat pieces swimming in a creamy tomato sauce with spices.
Chicken Boneless Handi
Boneless chicken cooked in a whipped, aromatic, yogurt sauce with caramelized onion and ginger garlic paste.
Goat Saag
Pieces of goat cooked in a creamy spinach gravy.
Kadahi Goat
Juicy pieces of goat tossed in herbs and spices.
Jalfrezi
Meat stir fried with plenty of veggies.
Kadahi Lamb
Juicy pieces of lamb tossed in herbs and spices.
Mango Chicken
Juicy chicken pieces cooked in onion sauce with light spices and finished with mango puree and cream.
Madras Curry
A delicious curry from south India prepared with onion & special spices with a touch of coconut milk.
Desi Salad
Consists of cucumber, onion, carrots, tomato, and cabbage topped with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Kachumber Salad
Vegetables topped with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Salads
Veg Curry Corner
Bhindi Masala
Semi dry, okra curry, sauteed with spices, herbs, onions, and tomato's.
Methi Matar Mushroom
Mushroom and peas cooked in a a buttery sauce.
Dal Makhani
Black lentils with subtle smoky flavors and creaminess.
Aloo Gobhi
Cauliflower, potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic,onion and spices.
Baingan Bharta
Baingan bharta is a traditional dish made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, spices and herb.
Kadhai Paneer
Cheese cubes cooked in a gravy with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Channa Masala
Garbanzo beans made in Indian spices, onions, ginger, garlic & tomatoes.
Palak Paneer
Pureed spinach made with onions, spices, paneer and herbs.
Malai Kofta
Potato and cheese fried balls served in rich gravy.
Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, tomato, and onions.
Shahi Paneer
Paneer floating in a creamy gravy.
Navratana Korma
Mixed vegetables cooked in gravy of tomato and onion sauce with mild spices.
Tofu Saag
Pureed spinach made with onions, spices, tofu and herbs.
Mix Vegetable Sabji
Mixed vegetables sauteed with Indian spices.
Madras Curry
A delicious curry from south India prepared with onion & special spices with a touch of coconut milk.
Mushroom Saag
Pureed spinach made with onions, spices, mushrooms and herbs.
Onion Bhaaji
Onion fritters coated in chickpea batter and fried served chutney.
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with potatoes and vegetables.
Paneer Pakora
Paneer coated in a chickpea batter and fried.
Samosa Chaat
Savory stuffed pastry topped with chickpea, yogurt and a spicy sauce.
Aloo Tikki Chaat
Fried potato patty topped with yogurt, cilantro and a spicy sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Pakora
Mixed vegetables coated in a chickpea batter and fried.
Veg Appetizers
Street Food
Gobi Manchurian
Fried cauliflower tossed in spicy and tangy sauce with onion and bell peppers.
Chili Chicken
Fried chicken tossed in spicy and tangy sauce with onion and bell peppers.
Choley Bhature
Fried flatbread served with chickpea curry.
Chili Paneer
Fried paneer cubes tossed in spicy and tangy sauce with onion and bell peppers.
Bollywood Wings
Pani Puri
Hollow fried ball filled with potato, chickpeas, onions and flavored water.
Veg Biryani
Authentic Indian rice with veggies and spices.
Non-Veg Biryani (Lamb, Goat, Chicken, Shrimp)
Authentic Indian rice with meat and spices.
Biryani
Sides
Mixed Pickle
Pickled veggies.
Pappadum
Thin and crispy snack.
Tamarind Chutney
Sauce made out of tamarind.
Mint Chutney
Sauce made out of mint.
Plain Rice
Simply cooked rice.
Raita
Yogurt with grated carrots and cucumber.
Fish Pakora
Fish coated with chickpea batter and fried.
Lamb Samosa
Crispy fried dumplings stuffed with lamb and vegetables.
Chicken Boti
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Malai Boti
Chunks of boneless chicken marinated in mildly flavored cream sauce with fresh herbs.
Tandoori Fish
Roasted fish marinated in yogurt and spices.
Tandoori Chicken
Roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and spices.
Tandoori Shrimp
Roasted shrimp marinated in yogurt and spices.
Lamb Seekh Kabab
Marinated lamb in yogurt and spices threaded onto skewers, cooked in clay oven.
Chicken Seekh Kabab
Marinated chicken in yogurt and spices threaded onto skewers, cooked in clay oven.