The Story Behind the Flame
Silsila means connection — and that idea is at the heart of everything we do.
Authentic Indian Cuisine in Portland Since 2019
Silsila The Flaming Tandoor is an Indian restaurant in North Portland, proudly serving the community since 2019. Located on N Killingsworth Street, we bring together bold spices, traditional recipes, and warm hospitality — creating a true connection between food, culture, and people.
819 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217 · Open since 2019
2019
Est. Portland
Silsila
سلسلہ · Connection
What Silsila Means
The word Silsila means connection — and that idea is at the heart of everything we do. Since opening our doors in 2019, our mission has been to serve authentic Indian food that connects families, friends, and communities through unforgettable flavors.
Every dish we serve is a thread in that chain — linking the ancient kitchens of India to the vibrant, multicultural spirit of Portland, Oregon.
The Flaming Tandoor
Our kitchen is centered around the traditional clay tandoor, where naan, kebabs, and Indian barbecue are cooked over live fire. This time-honored technique delivers the smoky aroma, char, and depth of flavor that define classic Indian cuisine.
The tandoor is more than a cooking vessel — it is a ritual. The intense heat, the open flame, the hand-stretched dough slapped against the clay walls — every element is intentional, every result irreplaceable.
See what comes out of the tandoor
Four Pillars of Silsila
Live Fire Cooking
Every kebab, every naan, every piece of tandoori barbecue is kissed by real flame in our traditional clay oven.
Authentic Recipes
Our recipes are rooted in the regional kitchens of North India — unchanged, uncompromised, and full of soul.
Community First
We opened on Killingsworth to be a neighborhood restaurant — a place where Portland families feel at home.
Warm Hospitality
Indian hospitality is legendary for a reason. Every guest who walks through our door is treated like family.
Karahi Masala
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Butter Chicken
Lamb Pulao
Rasmalai
Food is the thread that stitches people together. At Silsila, every plate is a story, every meal a memory.
— Silsila The Flaming Tandoor
Come Experience the Connection
819 N Killingsworth St, Portland OR — open every day, 9am to 4am.