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Vegetarian Indian restaurant with a 95% vegan menu. Focuses on farm-to-table and uses organic, non-GMO, locally sourced ingredients and eco packaging for delivery and takeaway. Vegan choices are labeled and include dal tadka, tikka masala, and vegetable biryani. Also has vegan naan bread. Daily lunch specials and happy hour 5pm - 6pm with discounted cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Open Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Tue.
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35 Reviews
First Review by Akdouglas
NaanStopVeg
Points +63
Maruti – Vegetarian & Vegan Indian Food in Portland, Oregon - Edit
Vibe & Atmosphere
Read moreNestled in Portland’s vibrant Hawthorne District, Maruti offers a sacred-meets-casual experience for lovers of plant-based Indian cuisine. The space feels like a cozy, humble temple — not showy, but deeply intentional.
What We Ordered
We came to celebrate a birthday and turned our table into one giant thali, ordering a lush assortment of dishes and chutneys. Here’s what we enjoyed:
• Chutneys Galore – Mint, habanero, mango, tamarind, raita, coconut yogurt — each vibrant, fresh, and housemade
• Aloo Gobi – A soulful blend of cauliflower and potatoes, with perfectly balanced spices
• Palak / Saag – Deep, creamy greens cooked to silky perfection
• Khichdi – Comforting, wholesome, and grounding
• Chik’n Tikka Masala – Vegan brilliance; rich, smoky, and utterly satisfying
• Gluten-Free Garlic Naan – Crisp edges, soft center, bursting with flavor
To close out the meal, the owner Falguni surprised us with a vegan cardamom kheer — a creamy, sweet blessing of a dish that made the birthday feel truly special.
Flavor & Philosophy
Every dish at Maruti sings with purity and intention. The spices are full but never overwhelming, and the ingredients taste incredibly fresh and clean. This isn’t just Indian food—it’s a modern temple-style reinterpretation of tradition, offering a sattvic-feeling meal without being dogmatic.
Vegan, gluten-free, and onion/garlic-free options are clearly available and generously accommodated — a gift for spiritual eaters, sensitive bellies, or those practicing Ayurvedic or Jain diets.
Price & Value
Dishes are generously portioned and fairly priced for the quality, freshness, and care. This is not fast food — it’s soul food — and absolutely worth every penny if you’re into conscious dining and culinary craftsmanship
Pros: Thali - Mixed Platter Plates, Gluten Free Vegan Naan, Everything fresh
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Sorrelsprout
Points +104
Super tasty but also had issues... - Edit
The restaurant wouldn't let us pay separately in a group reservation. When we asked to split the bill, they said they could only split up to 3 cards, and only evenly. It was really inconvenient for our group of 7 and we weren't made aware of it until after being seated and settled. We ended up charging everything to one card and Venmo-ing the person that paid. It was nice that gratuity was precalculated at 20% though.
Read moreI also got a Vegan Mango Lassi which I could only drink half of, not sure if it was some averse reaction to ingredients. I started feeling nauseous and my friend who I was with said the same. Not sure if it was just super thick, but it definitely affected the rest of the meal for me.
Aside from that, the Plant-based Tikka Masala was delicious! The garlic naan is also SUPER tasty.
Pros: Plant-Based Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Atmosphere
Cons: Group reservation payment methods
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EmmaCohen
Points +821
Nailed it! - Edit
Big menu, large portions, excellent flavors, super kind staff. Came here on our last night in Portland and really loved it. We ordered way too much food (of course) but who doesn’t love leftovers? We had the vegan mango lassis, garlic naan, vegan cheese naan (so hard to find vegan!), daal, and aloo gobi. Sometimes I find Indian food to be a bit heavy but this wasn’t at all. Highly recommend!
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1AP1
Points +1283
Great food, kind staff - Edit
Nice location with great vegan options
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raebae
Points +78
Many wonderful flavors! - Edit
The garlic naan was fantastic! The entrees were SO delicious as well! We will be regulars here.
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KristiSmith
Points +80
So many choices - Edit
The food was amazing. As a vegan, it always feels so good to have more than one option. I will be coming back many times to try all the options.
Read moreI had the Daal and a most delicious vegan mango Lassi.
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alysmsmith
Points +239
Delicious Indian Food - Edit
Love Maruti and the fact that there are many vegan options. Their dishes are full of flavor and the atmosphere is so warm & welcoming. A must-have when coming here is hands-down their vegan tikka masala! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food is full of flavor, Warm atmosphere, Friendly staff
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burnsria
Points +1506
Beautiful Location with Amazing Food - Edit
The ambiance here was lovely, I definitely would recommend it for special occasions. Although call ahead or reserve a table if possible because we did have to wait to get in. I got the Vegan Tikka Masala with potatoes and soy curls. It was delicious and soooo well spiced, they also had vegan naan which is rare to find! I loved it here and will definitely be going back
Read morePros: Beautiful location, Amazing Food, Vegan Naan!
Cons: On the pricier side
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kbird
Points +40
so so good! - Edit
everything we had was delicious. i can highly recommend the vegan tikka masala and the biriyani.
Read morePros: food is yummy, staff was great
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amanditalinda
Points +90
Jai!! - Edit
Absolutely love that they included a dairy free yogurt option and CHEESY NAAN??????? Not just Naan that we can have, BUT CHEESY NAAN?????????? HELL YEAH❣️❣️❣️❣️ The Tikka Masala was bangin, and this was my first time getting Biryani made from scratch and it did not disappoint. Also, their Achar is the good shut cause it has plenty of green Mango 😋 Their pappadam was also super airy which I really enjoyed!
Read morePros: CHEESY NAAN, Vegan Tikka Masala , Best kind of mixed pickle/ Achar!!!
Cons: Would be dope if they had a vegan raita , The Gulab Jamun is not vegan 😭😭😭
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azoralite
Points +70
Simple but flavorful! - Edit
We were surprised with the amount of flavor in such a simple looking dish! The service was alright, vegan nans were super tasty! They also had fresh fruit juice, we had mango juice which was absolutely amazing!
Read morePros: Vegan food clearly marked, Super flavorful food
Cons: Service was okay, not great
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hannah_piranha
Points +32
So So Tasty - Edit
Atmosphere is cozy, staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and their small menu is top to bottom amazing. It's a place you want to take your parents to when they're in town!
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PaulAtreides
Points +1524
Vegan Indian done right - Edit
Maruti is great. We are addicted to the vegan cheezy Naan. Also, the vegan Tiki Masala with all three options is the best Tiki Masala I've ever had.
Read morePros: Great, well-labeled vegan options, Vegan cheezy Naan is addicting, Their version of vegan Indian food is perfect
Cons: Service was slow, but friendly
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CelesteSchwab
Points +37
So delicious. Lots of vegan options. - Edit
The vegan tiki masala is the best. Lots of vegan nan, some with vegan cheese. Online menu is a little confusing bc it says things with paneer are vegan but obviously not.. lots of vegan stuff though.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, About the same price as everywhere, Not completely vegan- but so vegetarian so meat
Cons: Always very busy, Could accidentally order non vegan due to menu, It’s too easy to overeat
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divyaj
Points +696
Healthy Indian food - Edit
Vegan items are clearly marked. It was pretty crowded when we went in just before 8, and they said it wasn't likely a table for 4 would open up before closing time so we took everything to go.
Read moreThe menu consists of mostly just naan and some curries. We had the eggplant and saag Aloo and both tasted nice, neither was dripping with oil or had an excess of spices overpowering the vegetable's flavours. The pakora tasted more like a masala vada and was fine.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-07
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2099
Lots of food, super tasty, well priced, good ambiance - Edit
Everything was great! Good service. We recommend the biryani and tikki masala.
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OperationChowhound
Points +9986
Small Chickpeas, Big Flavor - Edit
I ordered the chana masala, rice, and garlic naan. The chana masala is tasty, but slightly spicy for my low tolerance. The garlic naan just tasted like plain naan to me. Definitely enough food for two meals.
Read morePros: clearly-marked vegan options, large portions
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KrishnaShastry
Points +143
Not sure what to say - Edit
Was super happy to see an Indian restaurant with marked vegan items, but was not thrilled after eating. Apparently the people who are in the kitchen are Indians, but the Aloo Bell-pepper that we ordered was very disappointing. The Garlic Naan was great. The vegetable Biriyani was average as well. Overall, I was expecting the typical Indian restaurant taste, but it was lacking, but happy to see so many vegan options clearly marked as well. Will I visit again? Maybe - after trying out many many other options available in Portland!
Read morePS. Oh, and we tried the vegan Mango lassi too, was good - but would have liked it better if it was cold.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-15
Pros: Clearly marked vegan options , Nice, friendly staff and service
Cons: Not the typical taste we get in Indian restaurant
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MW33
Points +82
Awesome Indian food - Edit
Only ate here 2 or 3 times before I moved away, but the food was very good. Highly recommend the Onion-Potato Pakora! Won't be disappointed. Staff and owners are very friendly.
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ScottCline
Points +3459
Terrific - Edit
We have been to Maruti several times and each time it has been heavenly! The food is delicious, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere, warm.
Read moreEverything is vegan or veggie and you cannot go wrong with any of the dishes. Highly recommended.
Pros: Delicious with great vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Reservations needed for 6 or more, No reservations for less than 5, Small parking lot or street parking
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schonstal
Points +274
Delicious - Edit
Great curry and they have vegan mango lassi!
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camillamota
Points +38
I loved it!!! - Edit
The food was fast and amazing.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option, Well served
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Pfister
Points +34
Ayurvedic at it's best! - Edit
I am the host of Portland Ayurvedic Meetup and a student of Ayurvedic living. We host an annual dinner here and it is the best option I have found in Portland for Vegan and Ayurvedic food. It is fresh and I have always leave feeling healthy and happy. They also have Gluten Free Options! I highly recommend Maruti.
Read morePros: authentic, tasty, good value
Cons: parking
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AnotherHungryVegan
Points +54
Wonderful - Edit
What a wonderful experience loved everything about this place
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the_adventurous_vegan
Points +62
Most Amazing Indian Food - Edit
This is the best Indian food I've ever had! The food is amazing, the restaurant is cute, and the staff are wonderful. The owners are so sweet, and very clearly care about their food and customers. The vegan tikka masala is a must, as well as the vegan mango lassi. Their food may seem spendy, but matches the average Portland restaurant price, and many of their ingredients are organic/local.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Ayurveda
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DianeH
Points +1181
Ten Stars! - Edit
What a great restaurant! The food was amazing, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was lovely. Many vegan options. I will be back!
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JustinCory
Points +1177
One of the best restaurants in Portland hands down - Edit
This has quickly become a favorite place in town. The vegan Indian options in PDX can be frustrating and bland but this place is changing all of that! The cheesy vegan Naan is so good I could just eat that forever. Add the mushroom biryani and a curry and you have a mouth-gasm in the making
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