Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.2

10 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Neighbourhood 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
Area
SW Portland
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

Tandoori Grill

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

Rice

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

Custom Entrées

Achari MasalaUS$16.00
A spicy and sour traditional Indian spice mix of chillies, masala, and seeds in a tangy tomato sauce
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Butter MasalaUS$16.00
A rich tomato sauce cooked with onions, masala, and spices topped with cream and butter
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
KarahiUS$16.00
A heavy curry made with onions, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, masala, onions, bell peppers, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
KhormaUS$16.00
A thick creamy sauce made with cashew nuts, yogurt, onion paste, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Tikka MasalaUS$16.00
A tangy tomato sauce prepared with onions, bell peppers, ginger, spices, and cream
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Mango Tikka MasalaUS$16.00
A sweet and tangy tomato sauce made with cream and mango purée cooked with onions, bell peppers, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
SaagwalaUS$16.00
A creamy mixture of fresh greens, spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
VindalooUS$16.00
A spicy sauce made with red chili peppers, potatoes, vinegar, cumin, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Madras CurryUS$16.00
A south Indian curry prepared with onions, coconut milk, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Rajasthani CurryUS$16.00
A thick sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fennel, black pepper, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Methi CurryUS$16.00
A creamy north indian dish prepared with fenugreek leaves, turmeric, and spices
- PotatoesUS$0.00
- PaneerUS$1.00
- TofuUS$1.00
- ChickenUS$2.00
- FishUS$3.00
- ShrimpUS$3.00
- LambUS$4.00
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi MasalaUS$16.00
Cauliflower, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Aloo Matar MasalaUS$16.00
Peas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Baingan BhartaUS$16.00
A savory mash made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Chaana MasalaUS$16.00
Chickpeas prepared with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Malai KoftaUS$17.00
Fried potato and paneer dumplings cooked in a creamy cashew and onion sauce with spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Mixed Vegetable MasalaUS$16.00
Mixed vegetables prepared in a paste of onions, masala, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Navratan KormaUS$16.00
Mixed vegetables and dried fruits cooked in a creamy cashew sauce with spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Dahl MakhniUS$16.00
Urad lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Punjabi Dahl TadkaUS$16.00
A savory lentil stew cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00
Punjabi Goat MasalaUS$20.00
A special dish of tender bone-in goat meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, masala, cumin, and spices
- MildUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- SpicyUS$0.00
- Extra SpicyUS$0.00

Tandoori Bread

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

Desserts

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

Kids Menu

FriesUS$5.00
Deep-fried shoestring french fries
Chicken StripsUS$6.00
Deep-fried strips of breaded chicken
Cheese QuesadillaUS$6.00
Flour tortillas and mozzarella cheese
Chicken QuesadillaUS$8.00
Tortillas, mozzarella cheese, and chicken

Sauces

RaitaUS$5.00
A creamy house-made yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, and spices
Mint ChutneyUS$3.00
A creamy house-made yogurt sauce mixed with cucumber, onions, carrots, and spices
Tamarind SauceUS$3.00
A tangy sweet and spicy sauce made with tamarind, ginger, and spices
Mango ChutneyUS$3.00
A sweet mango jam made from mango paste and spices
Achar Pickle MixUS$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 3 November 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 24 August 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 24 August 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 17 August 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 6 August 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 30 July 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 28 July 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 24 July 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 21 July 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 26 June 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 booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

3682 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

Area
SW 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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Aloo Tikki ChaatUS$10.00

Chicken 65US$13.00

Chicken LollipopUS$14.00

Gobi 65US$11.00

Green SaladUS$5.00

Masala Fish PakoraUS$12.00

Onion BhajiUS$8.00

Paneer PakoraUS$9.00

PappadumUS$3.00

Punjabi Chicken PakoraUS$11.00

Samosa ChaatUS$10.00

Vegetable PakoraUS$8.00

Vegetable SamosaUS$6.00

Vegetable Spring RollsUS$5.00

Tandoori Grill

Mixed GrillUS$30.00

Half Plate Tandoori ChickenUS$10.00

Full Plate Tandoori ChickenUS$18.00

Chicken Tikka KebabUS$12.00

Afghani Malai Tikka KebabUS$13.00

Chicken Seekh KebabUS$9.00

Lamb Seekh KebabUS$10.00

Seekh Kebab ComboUS$17.00

Lamb ChopsUS$28.00

Rice

Chicken BiryaniUS$17.00

Chicken Tikka BiryaniUS$17.00

Goat BiryaniUS$18.00

Lamb BiryaniUS$18.00

Paneer BiryaniUS$17.00

Vegetable BiryaniUS$16.00

Basmati RiceUS$4.00

Custom Entrées

Achari MasalaUS$16.00

Butter MasalaUS$16.00

KarahiUS$16.00

KhormaUS$16.00

Tikka MasalaUS$16.00

Mango Tikka MasalaUS$16.00

SaagwalaUS$16.00

VindalooUS$16.00

Madras CurryUS$16.00

Rajasthani CurryUS$16.00

Methi CurryUS$16.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi MasalaUS$16.00

Aloo Matar MasalaUS$16.00

Baingan BhartaUS$16.00

Chaana MasalaUS$16.00

Malai KoftaUS$17.00

Mixed Vegetable MasalaUS$16.00

Navratan KormaUS$16.00

Dahl MakhniUS$16.00

Punjabi Dahl TadkaUS$16.00

Punjabi Goat MasalaUS$20.00

Tandoori Bread

Bread BasketUS$17.00

Plain NaanUS$3.00

Butter NaanUS$4.00

Garlic NaanUS$4.00

Garlic Cheese NaanUS$7.00

Chili Cheese NaanUS$7.00

Spinach Cheese NaanUS$7.00

Aloo ParathaUS$5.00

Lacha ParathaUS$4.00

Punjabi BaturaUS$4.00

Tandoori RotiUS$3.00

Desserts

Gulab JamunUS$6.00

RasmalaiUS$6.00

Gajar HalwaUS$6.00

Kids Menu

FriesUS$5.00

Chicken StripsUS$6.00

Cheese QuesadillaUS$6.00