Order Online

Order for Pickup or Delivery

Fresh from the tandoor to your door — or ready for you at the restaurant.

123 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland OR 97210 · Ready in ~30 min

Small Plates & Starters

Begin your journey — bold flavors to awaken the palate before the main event.

Samosa ChaatVegetarian

Crisp hand-folded pastry filled with spiced potato and green peas, crushed and topped with tamarind chutney, whipped yogurt, mint chutney, sev, and pomegranate seeds.

$12

Seekh KebabTandoor

Hand-minced lamb shoulder blended with fresh ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander, and garam masala, pressed onto flat skewers and charred over open tandoor flame. Served with mint chutney and sliced onion.

$16

Chicken TikkaTandoor

Boneless chicken thighs marinated overnight in hung curd, Kashmiri chili, ginger-garlic paste, and ajwain, roasted in the tandoor until smoky and tender. Finished with a squeeze of lime and chaat masala.

$15

Paneer TikkaVegetarian

Fresh house-made cottage cheese marinated in saffron, yogurt, and a blend of whole spices, grilled on skewers with bell peppers, red onion, and tomato in the tandoor. Served with green chutney.

$14

Aloo TikkiVegetarian

Golden potato cakes spiced with cumin, coriander, and green chili, pan-crisped and served with mint chutney, tamarind, and a dusting of chaat masala.

$10

Galouti KebabHeritage Recipe

A Lucknowi royal specialty — melt-in-the-mouth minced lamb patties with over 100 spices, pan-fried in ghee and served on warqi paratha with rose petal chutney.

$18

Dahi PuriVegetarian

Crisp semolina shells filled with spiced potato, chickpeas, and tamarind water, topped with yogurt, chutneys, and sev. A Mumbai street classic.

$11

From the Tandoor

The heart of Silsila — meats and breads kissed by live fire in our 900°F clay oven.

Sikandari RaanChef's Pride

Whole leg of lamb slow-marinated for 24 hours in raw papaya, saffron, and royal Mughal spices, then roasted low and slow in the tandoor until the meat falls from the bone. Served with saffron rice and raita. Must be ordered 24 hours in advance for parties of 4+.

$52

Tandoori Mixed GrillSignature

A royal platter of seekh kebab, chicken tikka, lamb chop, and tandoori prawns — the full tandoor experience. Served with mint chutney, tamarind, sliced onion, and two garlic naans.

$38

Lamb ChopsTandoor

Rack of lamb marinated in raw papaya, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices for 12 hours, charred to perfection in the tandoor. Served with mint chutney and pickled onion.

$34

Tandoori PrawnsSeafood

Jumbo tiger prawns in a bold marinade of mustard oil, turmeric, Kashmiri chili, and lime, roasted in the tandoor until lightly charred. Served with green chutney and lemon.

$28

Murgh Malai KebabTandoor

Chicken breast in a silky marinade of cashew paste, cream cheese, green chili, and cardamom, slow-roasted in the tandoor for a melt-in-mouth finish. Served with rose petal chutney.

$22

Tandoori SalmonSignature

Pacific salmon fillet marinated in dill, mustard, and Kashmiri spices, roasted in the tandoor. A Pacific Northwest tribute to the tandoor tradition.

$30

Curries & Mains

Slow-cooked, deeply spiced, and built on recipes that have endured for centuries.

Dal MakhaniHeritage Recipe

Whole black lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight on a slow flame in a rich tomato and cream reduction, finished with butter and fenugreek. The soul of the Silsila kitchen.

$18

Butter ChickenClassic

Tandoor-roasted chicken in a velvety tomato and fenugreek sauce, finished with cream, butter, and a touch of honey. The dish that made Indian cuisine famous worldwide.

$24

Rogan JoshKashmiri

Slow-braised Kashmiri lamb in a fragrant sauce of whole spices, dried Kashmiri chilies, and saffron. No onion, no garlic — the authentic Waza tradition from the Kashmir Valley.

$26

Saag PaneerVegetarian

Fresh house-made cottage cheese in a velvety purée of spinach, mustard greens, and warming spices — finished with a tadka of ghee, garlic, and dried red chili.

$20

Prawn MasalaSeafood

Coastal-style jumbo prawns in a bold tomato and coconut sauce with curry leaf, mustard seed, and Malabar pepper. Inspired by the Konkan coast.

$28

Chicken ChettinadSpicy

A fiery South Indian preparation with freshly ground kalpasi, marathi mokku, and star anise. One of India's most complex spice profiles — bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

$25

Palak TofuVegan

Silken tofu in a velvety spinach and mustard green purée, finished with a coconut oil tadka. Fully plant-based, deeply nourishing.

$19

Lamb NihariHeritage Recipe

A slow-cooked Mughal breakfast stew of lamb shank braised overnight with bone marrow, whole spices, and wheat flour. Served with sheermal bread and garnished with ginger, lime, and fresh coriander.

$29

Breads from the Tandoor

Blistered against the clay wall at 900°F — each bread is a craft in itself.

Garlic NaanTandoor

Leavened bread blistered against the tandoor wall, brushed generously with roasted garlic butter and fresh coriander. The essential companion.

$6

Peshwari NaanTandoor

Stuffed with sweetened coconut, ground almonds, and sultanas — a Peshawar classic that bridges bread and dessert.

$7

Laccha ParathaTandoor

Flaky whole-wheat flatbread layered with ghee and toasted on the tandoor — the layers separate like pages of a book.

$6

KulchaTandoor

Soft leavened bread stuffed with your choice of filling, baked in the tandoor and finished with butter.

$8

Tandoori RotiTandoor

Whole-wheat unleavened bread baked directly on the tandoor wall — lighter than naan, perfect with curries.

$4

Rice & Biryani

Saffron-steeped, slow-steamed, and sealed with dough — rice elevated to ceremony.

Dum BiryaniSlow-Cooked

Saffron-steeped aged basmati layered with slow-cooked meat and whole spices, sealed with dough and slow-cooked in the dum style until the steam does its work. Served with raita and mirchi ka salan.

$28

Hyderabadi BiryaniHeritage Recipe

The Nizam's biryani — kacchi style, where raw marinated meat is layered directly with parcooked rice and sealed for a single slow cook. Intensely aromatic, deeply flavored.

$30

Jeera Rice

Aged basmati tempered with cumin seeds, ghee, and a touch of saffron — the perfect canvas for any curry.

$8

Matar PulaoVegetarian

Fragrant basmati cooked with green peas, whole spices, and a hint of rose water. Light, aromatic, and elegant.

$10

Chutneys, Raitas & Sides

The supporting cast — cooling, tangy, and essential to the full tandoor experience.

Mint ChutneyVegan

Fresh mint, coriander, green chili, and lime blended to a bright, cooling sauce.

$3

Tamarind ChutneyVegan

Sweet and sour tamarind reduction with dates, jaggery, and cumin. The essential chaat companion.

$3

Boondi RaitaVegetarian

Chilled yogurt with crispy boondi pearls, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander. The classic cooling counterpoint.

$5

Cucumber RaitaVegetarian

Chilled yogurt with grated cucumber, mint, and a pinch of black salt.

$5

Papadum & PicklesVegan

Crisp lentil wafers served with house-made mango pickle, lime pickle, and mixed vegetable pickle.

$6

Kachumber SaladVegan

Finely diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and green chili dressed with lime juice, chaat masala, and fresh coriander.

$7

Desserts

A sweet close to the silsila — traditional confections to end the feast with grace.

Gulab JamunClassic

Soft milk-solid dumplings soaked in rose and cardamom syrup, served warm with a scoop of vanilla kulfi.

$9

Kulfi FaloodaSignature

Dense saffron and pistachio ice cream with rose-water falooda noodles, basil seeds, and rose syrup. A Mughal street classic.

$11

Shahi TukdaRoyal

Fried bread soaked in saffron milk, topped with thickened rabri cream, crushed pistachios, and edible silver leaf. A royal Mughal dessert.

$10

Gajar Ka HalwaSeasonal

Slow-cooked carrot pudding with ghee, milk, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with cashews and raisins. Served warm.

$9

RasmalaiClassic

Soft cottage cheese dumplings soaked in chilled saffron and cardamom milk, garnished with pistachios and rose petals.

$10

Drinks & Beverages

From cooling lassis to aromatic chai — the perfect companions to the tandoor table.

Mango LassiClassic

Thick Alphonso mango blended with chilled yogurt, a pinch of cardamom, and rose water. Sweet, cooling, and iconic.

$7

Rose Lassi

Chilled yogurt blended with rose syrup, cardamom, and a touch of saffron. Garnished with dried rose petals.

$7

Masala Chai

House-brewed black tea with ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and black pepper, finished with whole milk.

$5

Nimbu PaniVegan

Fresh lime juice with black salt, roasted cumin, and mint — India's original electrolyte drink.

$5

JaljeeraVegan

A tangy, spiced cumin water with tamarind, mint, and black pepper — a traditional digestive aperitif.

$5

ThandaiSeasonal

A chilled milk drink blended with almonds, fennel, rose petals, cardamom, and saffron. Traditionally served at Holi.

$8

Soft Drinks

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, or sparkling water.

$4

Your Order
Pickup · 123 NW 23rd Ave

Your cart is empty — add items from the menu.