Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.2

10 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

11:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Great for brunch

Zaiqa (pronounced zay-kah) means “flavorful, tasty, and savory” in the Urdu language. This is exactly what Portland’s newest Indian-Pakistani restaurant brings to the South Waterfront area. Zaiqa is a family-owned business serving its customers the true taste of India and Pakistan. Zaiqa offers indoor and outdoor seating, take-out and online orders, and catering services. The menu is designed to offer a variety of authentic and traditional dishes with customization options available; including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. Zaiqa is proud to serve fresh, high quality ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. All meats are certified halal. Sauces and chutneys are prepared in-house with fine spices and fresh herbs, and all dishes are made-to-order according to spice level preference.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Pakistani
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(971) 754-4913
Website
https://zaiqapdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We do offer catering. Please call to know more about it.

Location
3682 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239
Neighborhood
Southwest Portland
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aloo Tikki Chaat$10.00
Potato patties, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and chickpeas topped with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces
Chicken 65$13.00
Deep-fried breaded chicken breast pieces served in a tangy and spicy red chili sauce
Chicken Lollipop$14.00
Crispy deep-fried chicken, glazed with a special spicy sauce and frenched onto a stick, 5 pieces
Gobi 65$11.00
Deep-fried breaded cauliflower pieces served in a tangy and spicy red chili sauce
Green Salad$5.00
Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and red onions with choice of lemon vinaigrette, honey mustard, or ranch dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette$0.00
- Honey Mustard$0.00
- Ranch Dressing$0.00
- No Dressing$0.00
Masala Fish Pakora$12.00
Deep-fried fritters of fish coated with spiced chickpea batter
Onion Bhaji$8.00
Sliced onions coated in spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried to a crisp
Paneer Pakora$9.00
Deep-fried fritters of Indian cheese cubes coated with spiced chickpea batter
Pappadum$3.00
Crispy lentil flatbread wafers
Punjabi Chicken Pakora$11.00
Deep-fried fritters of boneless chicken coated with spiced chickpea batter
Samosa Chaat$10.00
Samosas, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and chickpeas topped with yogurt, mint, and tamarind sauces
Vegetable Pakora$8.00
Deep-fried fritters of potatoes and onions coated with spiced chickpea batter
Vegetable Samosa$6.00
Deep-fried pastry wraps stuffed with potatoes, peas, and spices
Vegetable Spring Rolls$5.00
Mixed veggies wrapped and deep-fried, 4 pieces

Tandoori Grill

Mixed Grill$30.00
Afghani malai tikka, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, lamb seekh kebab, and lamb chops
Half Plate Tandoori Chicken$10.00
Bone-in chicken leg quarters marinated in tandoori sauce, 4 or 8 pieces
Full Plate Tandoori Chicken$18.00
Bone-in chicken leg quarters marinated in tandoori sauce, 4 or 8 pieces
Chicken Tikka Kebab$12.00
Tender pieces of boneless, skinless chicken marinated in tandoori sauce
Afghani Malai Tikka Kebab$13.00
Tender pieces of boneless, skinless chicken marinated in spicy cream sauce
Chicken Seekh Kebab$9.00
Ground chicken marinated with spices, ginger, garlic, and cilantro, 8 pieces
Lamb Seekh Kebab$10.00
Ground lamb marinated with spices, ginger, garlic, and cilantro. 8 pieces
Seekh Kebab Combo$17.00
Combination of lamb and chicken seekh kebabs
Lamb Chops$28.00
Bone-in lamb chops marinated in tandoori sauce, 6 pieces

Rice

Chicken Biryani$17.00
Boneless chicken slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Chicken Tikka Biryani$17.00
Boneless chicken tikka kebab pieces slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Goat Biryani$18.00
Tender bone-in goat meat slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Lamb Biryani$18.00
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Paneer Biryani$17.00
Indian cheese cubes slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Vegetable Biryani$16.00
Mixed vegetables slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Basmati Rice$4.00
Long-grained basmati rice

Custom Entrées

Achari Masala$16.00
A spicy and sour traditional Indian spice mix of chillies, masala, and seeds in a tangy tomato sauce
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Butter Masala$16.00
A rich tomato sauce cooked with onions, masala, and spices topped with cream and butter
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Karahi$16.00
A heavy curry made with onions, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, masala, onions, bell peppers, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Khorma$16.00
A thick creamy sauce made with cashew nuts, yogurt, onion paste, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Tikka Masala$16.00
A tangy tomato sauce prepared with onions, bell peppers, ginger, spices, and cream
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Mango Tikka Masala$16.00
A sweet and tangy tomato sauce made with cream and mango purée cooked with onions, bell peppers, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Saagwala$16.00
A creamy mixture of fresh greens, spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Vindaloo$16.00
A spicy sauce made with red chili peppers, potatoes, vinegar, cumin, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Madras Curry$16.00
A south Indian curry prepared with onions, coconut milk, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Rajasthani Curry$16.00
A thick sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fennel, black pepper, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Methi Curry$16.00
A creamy north indian dish prepared with fenugreek leaves, turmeric, and spices
- Potatoes$0.00
- Paneer$1.00
- Tofu$1.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Fish$3.00
- Shrimp$3.00
- Lamb$4.00
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi Masala$16.00
Cauliflower, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Aloo Matar Masala$16.00
Peas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Baingan Bharta$16.00
A savory mash made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Chaana Masala$16.00
Chickpeas prepared with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Malai Kofta$17.00
Fried potato and paneer dumplings cooked in a creamy cashew and onion sauce with spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Mixed Vegetable Masala$16.00
Mixed vegetables prepared in a paste of onions, masala, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Navratan Korma$16.00
Mixed vegetables and dried fruits cooked in a creamy cashew sauce with spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Dahl Makhni$16.00
Urad lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Punjabi Dahl Tadka$16.00
A savory lentil stew cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00
Punjabi Goat Masala$20.00
A special dish of tender bone-in goat meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, masala, cumin, and spices
- Mild$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Spicy$0.00
- Extra Spicy$0.00

Tandoori Bread

Bread Basket$17.00
Plain naan, garlic naan, garlic cheese naan, and punjabi paratha
Plain Naan$3.00
Soft leavened flatbread made from white flour
Butter Naan$4.00
Topped with butter
Garlic Naan$4.00
Topped with fresh garlic and cilantro
Garlic Cheese Naan$7.00
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and topped with garlic and cilantro
Chili Cheese Naan$7.00
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and green chili peppers
Spinach Cheese Naan$7.00
Stuffed with mozzarella cheese and spinach
Aloo Paratha$5.00
Flaky unleavened whole wheat flatbread stuffed with potatoes and spices and topped with butter
Lacha Paratha$4.00
Flaky unleavened whole wheat flatbread topped with butter
Punjabi Batura$4.00
Deep-fried leavened flatbread
Tandoori Roti$3.00
Whole wheat unleavened flatbread

Desserts

Gulab Jamun$6.00
Fried semolina and milk donut balls, soaked in a sweet syrup spiced with green cardamom, rose water, and saffron, 3 pieces
Rasmalai$6.00
Cottage cheese dumplings soaked in sweet flavored milk, 2 pieces
Gajar Halwa$6.00
A rich and creamy mixture of carrots, ghee, milk, and sugar flavored with cardamom

Kids Menu

Fries$5.00
Deep-fried shoestring french fries
Chicken Strips$6.00
Deep-fried strips of breaded chicken
Cheese Quesadilla$6.00
Flour tortillas and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Quesadilla$8.00
Tortillas, mozzarella cheese, and chicken

Sauces

Raita$5.00
A creamy house-made yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, and spices
Mint Chutney$3.00
A creamy house-made yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, and spices
Tamarind Sauce$3.00
A tangy sweet and spicy sauce made with tamarind, ginger, and spices
Mango Chutney$3.00
A sweet mango jam made from mango paste and spices
Achar Pickle Mix$3.00
Mixed vegetables pickled in custard oil and Indian spices

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zaiqa - South Waterfront is a must-try for Indian and Pakistani cuisine lovers. With an "extensive and interesting menu," the restaurant offers "authentic food" and a "delicious" dining experience. While service can be thinly staffed, the attentive staff and flavorful dishes make it a standout choice.

10 Reviews

J
Jen
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Best Indian restaurant we’ve found in the Portland metro area. The food is amazing. We’ve been a few times now and have never had a bad experience. Highly recommend checking it out
Is this helpful?
J
John
Portland
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily the best Indian food we’ve had in Oregon. So many excellent dishes. We’ve been twice now and every item we have ordered has been very flavorful and well prepared. Will definitely be back!
Is this helpful?
m
marci
Portland
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Nice spice level. They just need to work on their service. Not sure if just under staff that evening or not. Just not organized
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Yum!! Ever since I moved downtown, it's been hard for me to find Indian cuisine in general, but one that is also bursting with flavor. First time here, so I set up a reservation through OpenTable just in case they were busy. It's a small eatery on the corner of Gaines & Bond. We went on a Friday evening (I'd say around 6:30) and it wasn't as busy as I thought. No wait time! The restaurant was clean with nice open windows. Our server was fairly nice. I ordered the butter chicken masala with the bread basket for us to share. I tried the India Ale called Maka Di Honey as we las ordered their mango lassi. The maka was okay - I'm not a big fan of ales - for some tend to have too much hops for my preference. The lassi - on the other hand, is always good. It's a creamy yogurt drink so if you're lactose, I don't recommend. I don't remember what my husband ordered, but it was enough for him to have to take it home - and he always finishes his plates. It was his first time having Indian cuisine and he enjoyed the food. Will be coming back here again !
Is this helpful?
J
Janelle
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Try the bread basket and samosas with chickpeas on top.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Hot and humid. Service staff was friendly but they were running around and just filling orders. One of our dishes made us not feel well. Kitchen and bathroom were disgusting.
Is this helpful?
DW
DianneW
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Zaiqa was wonderful. Food was delish and service prompt and attentive.
Is this helpful?
j
jvf41
Portland
105 reviews
vip
4.0
105 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A new Indian restaurant in the South waterfront community badly needed. this place has great food, extensive and interesting menu, this is an eaters restaurant, not a place to linger and soak up the vibes. A bit thinly staffed, simple interior, great for take out opportunities.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you like Indian/Pakistani food, then you need to try this place.
Is this helpful?
E
Esmeralda
Portland
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant, attentive staff. Authentic food, which was delicious. Keep it up. Mark had a really great time.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Zaiqa - South Waterfront offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (971) 754-4913.

Zaiqa - South Waterfront is rated 4.2 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 15, 2024

11:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

3682 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southwest Portland
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Indian, Pakistani
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://zaiqapdx.com/
Phone number
(971) 754-4913
Catering
We do offer catering. Please call to know more about it.

Zaiqa - South Waterfront

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Aloo Tikki Chaat$10.00

Chicken 65$13.00

Chicken Lollipop$14.00

Gobi 65$11.00

Green Salad$5.00

Masala Fish Pakora$12.00

Onion Bhaji$8.00

Paneer Pakora$9.00

Pappadum$3.00

Punjabi Chicken Pakora$11.00

Samosa Chaat$10.00

Vegetable Pakora$8.00

Vegetable Samosa$6.00

Vegetable Spring Rolls$5.00

Tandoori Grill

Mixed Grill$30.00

Half Plate Tandoori Chicken$10.00

Full Plate Tandoori Chicken$18.00

Chicken Tikka Kebab$12.00

Afghani Malai Tikka Kebab$13.00

Chicken Seekh Kebab$9.00

Lamb Seekh Kebab$10.00

Seekh Kebab Combo$17.00

Lamb Chops$28.00

Rice

Chicken Biryani$17.00

Chicken Tikka Biryani$17.00

Goat Biryani$18.00

Lamb Biryani$18.00

Paneer Biryani$17.00

Vegetable Biryani$16.00

Basmati Rice$4.00

Custom Entrées

Achari Masala$16.00

Butter Masala$16.00

Karahi$16.00

Khorma$16.00

Tikka Masala$16.00

Mango Tikka Masala$16.00

Saagwala$16.00

Vindaloo$16.00

Madras Curry$16.00

Rajasthani Curry$16.00

Methi Curry$16.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi Masala$16.00

Aloo Matar Masala$16.00

Baingan Bharta$16.00

Chaana Masala$16.00

Malai Kofta$17.00

Mixed Vegetable Masala$16.00

Navratan Korma$16.00

Dahl Makhni$16.00

Punjabi Dahl Tadka$16.00

Punjabi Goat Masala$20.00

Tandoori Bread

Bread Basket$17.00

Plain Naan$3.00

Butter Naan$4.00

Garlic Naan$4.00

Garlic Cheese Naan$7.00

Chili Cheese Naan$7.00

Spinach Cheese Naan$7.00

Aloo Paratha$5.00

Lacha Paratha$4.00

Punjabi Batura$4.00

Tandoori Roti$3.00

Desserts

Gulab Jamun$6.00

Rasmalai$6.00

Gajar Halwa$6.00

Kids Menu

Fries$5.00

Chicken Strips$6.00

Cheese Quesadilla$6.00