Mezbaan Mahal in Portland, OR

4.6(276)Portland, OR
True Hidden Gem 💎
Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 276 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Portland, OR • 4.6★
Mezbaan Mahal is an Indian buffet located in Portland, OR. This establishment has earned a rating of 4.6 stars based on 276 reviews. Mezbaan Mahal offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. The restaurant's website is also available for more information. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Portland, Mezbaan Mahal provides a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Mezbaan Mahal has a listed address in Portland, OR, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 276 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
710 SW 2nd Ave SIUIT -1, Portland, OR 97204, Portland, OR
Phone
(503) 946-8486
Rating
4.6 (276 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.4 weighted · 276 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 276 reviews( 0.24 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median276 / 508 median
02,540 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.23) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2540+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Hours and popular times

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

5 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken Masala$21.604 mentions
  • Chicken Vindaloo$21.603 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$21.602 mentions
  • Goat Curry$24.001 mention
  • Papadum$4.801 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

109 items with prices
  • Mix Tandoori Chicken 3 In 1$24.00

    Tandoori Chicken, Afghani Chicken, chicken Seek Kabab combo

  • Samosa$9.60

    Crispy fried pastry stuffed with fresh potatoes, green peas and freshly ground Indian spices.

  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$21.60

    Tandoori paneer tikka is a delicious dish made with cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices, and then grilled in a tandoor (clay oven) or an oven

  • Tandoori Chicken With Bone$24.00

    Chicken on the bone that's marinated in traditional herbs and spices. Cooked in the clay oven to delightful perfection

  • Cheesy Masala Fries$10.80

    Cheesy Masala Fries with masala seasoning

  • Chole Bhature$30.00

    Chole bhature is a food dish popular in the Northern areas of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of chana masala and bhatura deep-fried bread made from whole floor

  • Afghani Malai Tikka Kebab$21.60

    yogurt marinade, packed with warm spices, creamy just the right hint of spice

  • aloo Tikki chaat$14.40

    Homemade boiled potatoes patty served with yogurt and Indian sweet and tangy sauces.

  • Papdi Chaat$12.00

    Papdi Chaat is a popular Indian street food snack that features a combination of crispy fried dough wafers called "papdi," topped with a tantalizing mixture of boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, and various spices. It's often garnished with fresh coriander, pomegranate seeds, and sev (crispy noodles) for added texture and flavor. This vibrant dish balances sweet, tangy, and spicy elements, making it a favorite among chaat lovers.

  • Chili Chicken$18.00

    Deep fried chicken sautéed with onions and peppers in a spicy sauce

  • Bhelpuri$12.00

    Bhelpuri is a popular Indian street food snack that originates from Mumbai. It is a savory mixture made primarily of puffed rice, vegetables like chopped onions and Potato tomatoes, and tamarind chutney, giving it a tangy flavor. Often garnished with sev (crispy noodle-like snacks), coriander, and a dash of lemon juice, Bhelpuri is known for its crunchy texture and zesty taste, making it a beloved choice for a quick and refreshing bite.

  • Chicken Seekh Kebab$21.60

    Chicken seekh kabab, a treat for the taste budsSpicy, juicy, and tender, grilled to perfectionA blend of flavors from ginger, garlic, onion, and herbsA touch of cheese sauce

  • Mix Veg Pakora$9.60

    Sliced onion and veggies mixed with chickpea flour and fried

  • Chilly Potato$18.00

    Deep-fried Potato sautéed with onions and peppers in a sweet & spicy sauce

  • Chicken Tikka Boneless$21.60

    perfectly spiced marinade with plenty of bold flavor Garlic, ginger, and lemon juice

  • Samosa Chaat$18.00

    Samosa chaat is a mouthwatering dish that consists of crispy samosas topped with spicy chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys

  • Dahi Bhalla Papdi Chaat$18.00

    crispy papdi or puri, topped with boiled potatoes, healthy moong sprouts, crunchy onions, spicy green chutney, sweetened yogurt, and spices

  • Paneer Pakora$10.80

    Paneer pokda is a traditional Indian dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. It is made with paneer, a type of cheese, that is cooked in a spicy Chickpea Flour

  • Chilly Paneer$18.00

    Deep fried Paneer sautéed with onions and peppers in a sweet & spicy sauce

  • Chilli Mushroom$18.00

    Chilli mushrooms are a snack recipe made in the Indo-Chinese cooking style. Batter-coated mushrooms are deep-fried until crisp golden and then stir-fried with herbs, spices, and sauces over a heated flame.

  • Chicken Pakora$13.20

    where boneless chicken pieces are marinated with spices, ginger garlic paste, and lime juice and then coated with chickpea flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and egg. These pakoras are then deep-fried in the oil until they turn golden brown or crispy from the outside.

  • Chicken Curry ( Gluten & Dairy Free )$21.60

    Chicken curry boneless is a dish that consists of chicken pieces cooked in a sauce made with spices, herbs, onions, tomatoes,

  • Palak Chicken$21.60

    Chicken pieces cooked with fresh spinach green coriander and other fragrant herbs.

  • Shrimp Curry ( Gulteen & Dairy Free )$21.60

    shrimp cooked in a rich, spiced tomato gravy with sautéed onions and bell peppers, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

276 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Mezbaan Mahal?

Mezbaan Mahal has a 4.6-star rating based on 276 customer reviews.

Where is Mezbaan Mahal located?

Mezbaan Mahal is located at 710 SW 2nd Ave SIUIT -1, Portland, OR 97204, Portland, OR.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

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8
Travel & Tourism
8
Retail & Shopping
7
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7
Financial Services
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Place Of Worships

Union Gospel Mission Lifechange Center

Place Of Worship

3 Northwest 3rd Avenue

~0.4 mi
Campus Christian Ministry

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633 Southwest Montgomery Street

~0.6 mi

Librarys

Davies Family Research Library

Library

1200 Southwest Park Avenue

~0.4 miTu 13:00-17:00; We-Sa 10:00-17:00

Gallerys

Augen Gallery

Gallery

716 Northwest Davis Street

~0.5 miTu-Sa 11:00-17:30
J. Pepin

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319 Northwest 9th Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Sa 12:00-17:30; Su 12:00-16:00
Stelo

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412 Northwest 8th Avenue

~0.6 miWe-Sa 13:00-17:00

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Al's Den

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Atms

Robocoin ATM

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700 Southwest 5th Avenue

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Bank of America

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Bank of America

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Banks

KeyBank

Bank

1222 Southwest 6th Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-17:30

Bars

Bottle + Kitchen

Bar

50 Southwest Morrison Street

~388 ftMo-Th 06:30-11:00,11:30-23:00; Fr 06:30-24:00; Sa 07:00-11:30,12:00-24:00; Su 07:00-11:30,12:00-23:00
Armory Bar

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Fast Foods

La Pinata Takos

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A1 Foodbar

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Zags Restaurant & Patio

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Cafes

Oak Street Coffee

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Water Avenue Coffee Company

Cafe

1028 Southeast Water Avenue

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Pints Everyday Cafe

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The Mezz

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Doctors

Northwest Fertility Center

Doctors

1750 South Harbor Way

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Parking Entrances

Fifth Taylor

Parking Entrance

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U-Park

Parking Entrance

~0.6 mi

Marketplaces

Skidmore Market

Marketplace

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Portland Saturday Market

Marketplace

2 Southwest Naito Parkway

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Toilets

The Portland Loo

Toilets

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Hairdressers

Bella Pearl Salon

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Studio Milano

Hairdresser

323 Northwest 4th Avenue

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Clocks

Debbie Murdock Memorial Clock Tower

Clock

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Clothes

H&M

Clothes

340 Southwest Morrison Street

~488 ft

Copyshops

Smart Legal

Copyshop

1000 Southwest Broadway

~0.3 mi

Tickets

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts Box Office

Ticket

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-17:00 || "and 2 hours prior to show"

Arts

Fifty24Pdx Gallery

Art

23 Northwest 5th Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Sports

Cal Skate Skateboards

Sports

210 Northwest 6th Avenue

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Bridals

Sparkly Gowns

Bridal

921 Northwest Everett Street

~0.6 mi

Opticians

The Eye Studio

Optician

339 Northwest 9th Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00

Bicycle Rentals

Biketown

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