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🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine
🪷 Kashmiri Family recipes
🗓️Wed-Sat 12-9 / Sun 12-8. Happy Hour 4-6. . Walk-In/ Reserve

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📍: @bhunarestaurant
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Meet 2/4 of our amazing Taste for Equity Alumni chefs behind the menu, Chef Deepak @bhunarestaurant of Bhuna!

Chef Deepak Kaul's path to Bhuna began after college, when medical school didn't feel like the right fit and encouragement from his girlfriend led him toward cooking. Today, he draws on his family's roots in Kashmir to introduce Portland diners to a different side of Indian food. "I want to expose people to things that are not what they're used to," he says. That personal perspective extends beyond the plate: Bhuna's soundtrack includes the pop, hip-hop, R&B, and jazz he grew up with in the States. "My restaurant space is me," he says—a reflection of both his heritage and the life he's lived.

On November 6, Taste for Equity presents Flourish: a five-senses adventure inspired by the vibrant energy of an urban Asian American night market.

🔔 The last few tickets are on sale now, secure yours today! Link in bio

November 6th • 6–10 PM
📍 @thenineshotel

#tasteforequity #flourish #oregonchefs #oregonwineries #portlandevents

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Portland Food Tour with Mom: Episode 1 - @bhunarestaurant

We’re starting a new series where we go beyond just trying food from the menu and get to know the people behind some of Portland’s amazing restaurants, hear their stories, and learn what makes our city’s food scene so amazing. Let us know what you think of this format and where you want us to go next!

📍 Bhuna Restaurant
704 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
🕒 Wed–Sat: 12 PM–9 PM | Sun: 12 PM–8 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday

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PORTLAND FRIED CHICKEN WEEK!! I’ve loved this @bhunarestaurant chicken sandwich for YEARSSSSSSS and it’s only $10 this week. Go rough it up and then return again and again for this wildly delicious Indian food. like I always say: support the good ones, THESE are the good ones!!! And huge shout out to @theactualportland for coordinating Fried Chicken Week. GO GO GO!!

(Disclaimer: Chicken Week sandwich special doesn’t include fries on the side or egg on the sandwich)
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Today, we're shining our District 4 spotlight on Bhuna @bhunarestaurant

Bhuna brings hearty Kashmir dishes Chef and owner, Deepak Kaul, grew up with. Deepak started his culinary career in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From there, he worked in San Francisco, New York City, and London before settling in the Pacific Northwest. He started Bhuna as a pop-up and moved into a brick-and-mortar location on NW 21st Avenue shortly after.

Learn more about Deepak's journey at the link in bio.

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Best Sandwich Part 6 🥪
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Joe from @LivePDXofficial continues his search for the best sandwich in Portland!

Stopping by @judahs_deli for some of the best east coast deli style sandwiches in the city, piled high with meats for what he says is his favorite reuben of all time. A young food cart, with so much talent, that Joe believes we’ll all be saying “I remember when they were just a small food cart at the Rose City Food Park” not too long from now.

Wrapping up the video with a surprising twist @bhunarestaurant serving up one of the most incredible fried chicken sandwiches Joe has ever had. Many people would not think to look for the best sandwich in PDX at an Indian restaurant, but in this case, they’re missing what is easily one of the best sandwiches in the city. The creation comes from Chef Deepak Kaul, a former Eater Portland’s Chef of The Year and culinary mastermind who serves up incredible Indian Soul Food in his restaurant. The dish combines complex flavors in an extremely well-rounded chicken sandwich.
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#LivePDX #TravelPortland #PortlandOregon #thingstodoinportland #portlandfood portlandrestaurant pdxfoodie

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Are you looking for some fun local eats and shopping while you are out festing around town? Check out these local businesses who are offering special discounts to our Panorama Passholders!

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Life lately

Little bit of this and a little bit of that - just thankful that I’ve got some pretty cool people in my life.

- Joe

Shot on a Nikon F3 press version with a variety of 35mm film from Ilford HP5 to Portra 400 and some other stuff in there just to mix it up

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Winner, Winner — Chicken Dinner
If you’re visiting Portland and wondering where to find really good chicken, start here. No rankings, no shade — just what I’m loving right now:

1. Lua Vietnamese Restaurant (N Williams) - @luapdx
Fish sauce wings + chicken pho broth + pandan bubble waffle = comfort food perfection.
2. Bhuna (NW 21st) - @bhunarestaurant
A boldly spiced, messy-in-the-best-way chicken sandwich with fries, chili salt, and mango ketchup.
3. OK Chicken & Khao Soi (SE Division) - @okchickenandkhaosoi
Northern Thai khao soi with a tender chicken leg in a rich coconut curry broth. Worth the hype.
4. LoRelle’s Chicken Shack (Lloyd Center Mall) - @lorellschickenshack
Chicago-style wings, hot honey, fresh-cut fries. Mall food court defenders, this one’s for you.
5. Arrosto (NE Sandy Blvd.) - @arrostopdx
Classic fire-roasted chicken dinner — best paired with a chilled sparkling wine.
6. LaVerne’s (N. Dekum) - @lavernespdx
Rotisserie chicken, standout cocktails, and chicken nachos I don’t like sharing.

Save this list and tell me — wings, sandwich, or rotisserie?
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#thisisportland #eaterpdx #portlandfoodie #pdxeats #pdxlife

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We enjoyed returning to vegan-friendly @bhunarestaurant, which serves up Indian soul food. Owner Deepak Kaul and his parents emigrated to this country from Kashmir, India, and he now shares the cuisine of his heritage with us. He won the @eaterpdx Chef of the Year Award in 2018 for his delicious, bold, vibrant, deep, and hearty cuisine.

@bhunarestaurant is open Wed – Sat 12 – 9 PM and Sunday 12 – 8 PM.

This is what we savored:

Thali for 2 (vegan option) – they have a vegetarian option on the menu and kindly helped us put together a vegan version. This is a great way to sample many menu items (clockwise from top):

Chana Masala – chickpeas and tomato. (gluten-free)

Dum Aloo – whole braised potato and Kashmiri spices. (gluten-free)

Jackfruit – with rich savory gravy

Cauliflower – fennel, ginger, and hing.

Kashmiri Tomato & Eggplant – Indian eggplant fried and stewed with tomatoes, Kashmiri spices, and mustard oil. (gluten-free)

Kashmiri Kohlrabi & Collards – kohlrabi, greens, and collards simmered with dried chilies, asafetida, and mustard oil.

Squash – with pomegranate seeds.

Turmeric Basmati Rice (center)

Papadums – generous supply. (not shown)

For more ideas on dining out in Portland, Oregon and beyond, here are some resources: www.pdxveg.org/dining-out. *Link to website in bio*

#bhunarestaurant #indiansoulfood #veganindianfood #kashmirifood #thali

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🍛 February 2026 Food Highlights 🍛

This month flew by with the New Year celebration, birthdays, and settling into a new job. The unsettling dry winter has been good for my spirits, but I worry about drought in the summer to come. Otherwise, I have been biding my energy to prepare for spring in hopes of growth, change, and renewal.

Keep thriving and take care of each other. 💚
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#pdx #pdxeats #foodphotography #foodpics #february2026

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Portland's very first Indian Food Week is underway, and we're exploring various regional cuisines of India. Indian food is a lot more than just chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Let me show you the amazing variety and help you feel more confident in ordering at an indian restaurant so you can discover your next favorite dish.

Join us. See link in bio.
#indianfoodweekpdx #foodweekpdx #indianfood

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