Namaste Bazaar

Chicken tikka masala so good I could cry ! Unassuming on the outside but wonderful quality food and large portions

I was so happy when an Indian grocery moved into Gateway. This place has been here for awhile now, and I probably come in once or twice every couple of months for both hot food and spices. My friend and her son came over last night to make Rasam, so we were off to shop! Let's start with the hot food. It's great and there's usually 2-3 veggie curry options along with the usual chicken tikka, butter and both regular and garlic naan. Reasonable price at $12 an entree w/rice and it's a full clam shell of food. Al la cart, is I believe a bit more pricy if going by plastic container. But is still less spendy than a restaurant. So if you need some good to-go, this is the place. Oh, and free chai tea at the counter while you shop! The "sit down" space that I've seen, Is a hit or miss as I've seen it both open and full of boxes for storage, so maybe they just open it at certain times of the year, I wouldn't count on it. The grocery side is amazing, has everything you could possibly need, except the fresh veggies in the front can get quite picked over if you don't go early. Not so pro-tip, but there's more veggies in the back area, like curry leaves and fresh herbs. Great frozen section with about a million naan and samosa selections and ready to eat food. Spice prices here cannot be beat, I can usually get out of here with everything for my spice box, for about 15-20 bucks and lasts forever. Check out the small cart by then cash register, if you don't need a pound of cumin, lol, as they also now sell small qualities for a few dollars or less. Which if you don't plan to make Indian food everyday, is fantastic! The store is pretty packed to the ceiling, so be prepared to browse around and do some hunting--if looking for chutney or other jarred items, the end caps can kinda hide them. But, if you need it, it's there. They have a small parking lot right before the door, so make a hard right. Otherwise, it's the street and with the busy liquor store and bar, and the semi-new (last few years), street changes, there are less spots and it can be little--well stressful with all the Gateway traffic. Totally check this little spot out, love supporting these local folks, brining a taste of India to the neighborhood.

Great food, great service. Chill ambiance. I don't want to be required to write more words

I take the time to drive out to this location from Milwaukie When I need authentic East Indian ingredients. It's sort of off the beaten path. They also carry some ingredients for West African foods. The isles are small but full of unique items. The cold case at the front has a variety of beverages. Come with a list of specifics, load up and go home with cool snacks.

This store sells good price spices but they lack good Indian snacks. such as Indian Lays and Kurkure. The sweets are pricy for the amount that they sell for example: Laddoo. I hope they put more good fresh sweets.