Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.2

14 Reviews

$30 and under

Indian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free-friendly

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.

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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
Southwest Portland
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Tandoori Grill

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

Rice

Chicken BiryaniUSD 17.00
Boneless chicken slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Chicken Tikka BiryaniUSD 17.00
Boneless chicken tikka kebab pieces slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Goat BiryaniUSD 18.00
Tender bone-in goat meat slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Lamb BiryaniUSD 18.00
Tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Paneer BiryaniUSD 17.00
Indian cheese cubes slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Vegetable BiryaniUSD 16.00
Mixed vegetables slow-cooked with biryani masala, spices, and basmati rice
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Basmati RiceUSD 4.00
Long-grained basmati rice

Custom Entrées

Achari MasalaUSD 16.00
A spicy and sour traditional Indian spice mix of chillies, masala, and seeds in a tangy tomato sauce
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Butter MasalaUSD 16.00
A rich tomato sauce cooked with onions, masala, and spices topped with cream and butter
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
KarahiUSD 16.00
A heavy curry made with onions, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, masala, onions, bell peppers, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
KhormaUSD 16.00
A thick creamy sauce made with cashew nuts, yogurt, onion paste, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Tikka MasalaUSD 16.00
A tangy tomato sauce prepared with onions, bell peppers, ginger, spices, and cream
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Mango Tikka MasalaUSD 16.00
A sweet and tangy tomato sauce made with cream and mango purée cooked with onions, bell peppers, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
SaagwalaUSD 16.00
A creamy mixture of fresh greens, spinach, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
VindalooUSD 16.00
A spicy sauce made with red chili peppers, potatoes, vinegar, cumin, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Madras CurryUSD 16.00
A south Indian curry prepared with onions, coconut milk, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Rajasthani CurryUSD 16.00
A thick sauce made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fennel, black pepper, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Methi CurryUSD 16.00
A creamy north indian dish prepared with fenugreek leaves, turmeric, and spices
- PotatoesUSD 0.00
- PaneerUSD 1.00
- TofuUSD 1.00
- ChickenUSD 2.00
- FishUSD 3.00
- ShrimpUSD 3.00
- LambUSD 4.00
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi MasalaUSD 16.00
Cauliflower, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Aloo Matar MasalaUSD 16.00
Peas, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Baingan BhartaUSD 16.00
A savory mash made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Chaana MasalaUSD 16.00
Chickpeas prepared with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, masala, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Malai KoftaUSD 17.00
Fried potato and paneer dumplings cooked in a creamy cashew and onion sauce with spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Mixed Vegetable MasalaUSD 16.00
Mixed vegetables prepared in a paste of onions, masala, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Navratan KormaUSD 16.00
Mixed vegetables and dried fruits cooked in a creamy cashew sauce with spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Dahl MakhniUSD 16.00
Urad lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Punjabi Dahl TadkaUSD 16.00
A savory lentil stew cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00
Punjabi Goat MasalaUSD 20.00
A special dish of tender bone-in goat meat cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, masala, cumin, and spices
- MildUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- SpicyUSD 0.00
- Extra SpicyUSD 0.00

Tandoori Bread

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

Desserts

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

Kids Menu

FriesUSD 5.00
Deep-fried shoestring french fries
Chicken StripsUSD 6.00
Deep-fried strips of breaded chicken
Cheese QuesadillaUSD 6.00
Flour tortillas and mozzarella cheese
Chicken QuesadillaUSD 8.00
Tortillas, mozzarella cheese, and chicken

Sauces

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

What 14 people are saying

Zaiqa - South Waterfront reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.3Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
4.3Value

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14 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Portland7 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They aren’t open on Tuesdays. Their representation on OpenTable says they are.
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Ross
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good and the portions were great for the amount we paid.
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Ericha
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable. Butter Masala, Garlic Naan, mango Lassi. All delicious. Good service. Will come back. :)
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Sarah
Portland11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, and friendly service! Zaiqa has a cozy atmosphere that’s especially perfect for a cold day. My tofu vindaloo dish was super flavorful!
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Jen
Portland2 reviews
5.0
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
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John VIP
Portland19 reviews
5.0
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!
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marci
Portland7 reviews
3.0
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
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OpenTable Diner
Portland2 reviews
5.0
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 !
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Janelle
Portland6 reviews
5.0
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.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
2.0
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.
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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 14 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 1 time today

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3682 S Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239

Additional information

Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, 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.

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Appetizers

Aloo Tikki ChaatUSD 10.00

Chicken 65USD 13.00

Chicken LollipopUSD 14.00

Gobi 65USD 11.00

Green SaladUSD 5.00

Masala Fish PakoraUSD 12.00

Onion BhajiUSD 8.00

Paneer PakoraUSD 9.00

PappadumUSD 3.00

Punjabi Chicken PakoraUSD 11.00

Samosa ChaatUSD 10.00

Vegetable PakoraUSD 8.00

Vegetable SamosaUSD 6.00

Vegetable Spring RollsUSD 5.00

Tandoori Grill

Mixed GrillUSD 30.00

Half Plate Tandoori ChickenUSD 10.00

Full Plate Tandoori ChickenUSD 18.00

Chicken Tikka KebabUSD 12.00

Afghani Malai Tikka KebabUSD 13.00

Chicken Seekh KebabUSD 9.00

Lamb Seekh KebabUSD 10.00

Seekh Kebab ComboUSD 17.00

Lamb ChopsUSD 28.00

Rice

Chicken BiryaniUSD 17.00

Chicken Tikka BiryaniUSD 17.00

Goat BiryaniUSD 18.00

Lamb BiryaniUSD 18.00

Paneer BiryaniUSD 17.00

Vegetable BiryaniUSD 16.00

Basmati RiceUSD 4.00

Custom Entrées

Achari MasalaUSD 16.00

Butter MasalaUSD 16.00

KarahiUSD 16.00

KhormaUSD 16.00

Tikka MasalaUSD 16.00

Mango Tikka MasalaUSD 16.00

SaagwalaUSD 16.00

VindalooUSD 16.00

Madras CurryUSD 16.00

Rajasthani CurryUSD 16.00

Methi CurryUSD 16.00

Traditional Entrées

Aloo Gobi MasalaUSD 16.00

Aloo Matar MasalaUSD 16.00

Baingan BhartaUSD 16.00

Chaana MasalaUSD 16.00

Malai KoftaUSD 17.00

Mixed Vegetable MasalaUSD 16.00

Navratan KormaUSD 16.00

Dahl MakhniUSD 16.00

Punjabi Dahl TadkaUSD 16.00

Punjabi Goat MasalaUSD 20.00

Tandoori Bread

Bread BasketUSD 17.00

Plain NaanUSD 3.00

Butter NaanUSD 4.00