Masala Lab PDX

Thank you all for the support over the last few years and specially these last few crazy weeks. See you at

It's our final day! Come on out and support Deepak while he works the line one more time. This isn't the end for the amazing food and passion he brings to Portland, just a new beginning. Keep on going to the cart for his amazing food!

Today our work family celebrates you, our customers. We are so grateful for you! Please be patient with us, we will run out of items. We may not be able to seat everyone, so show up early to get your name on the list. WE LOVE YOU DEEPAK!

LAST WEEKEND, LAST CHANCE. We're open Fri to Sun 9am to 2pm. See you this weekend!

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Happy Foggy Sunday! You only have today and next weekend to enjoy our food and service from these awesome humans - and . We're open Friday to Sunday 9am to 2pm.

Note that to help keep our service and kitchen flowing with how busy it is, we are not doing takeout orders for the remainder of the time we're open.

pakora waffles and spicy maple glazed chicken. Only 3 weekends to come and get this before we close permanently. Open Fri to Sun 9am to 2pm.

I am sad to announce that Masala Lab will be closing permanently at the end of this month. Our last day of service will be Sunday, January 26th. DesiPDX will also close on January 26th for a two-week break. After that, we’ll reopen with an updated menu that includes some of your old favorites along with new dishes.

Almost 10 years ago, I started DesiPDX. Three years ago, I expanded with a restaurant (Masala Lab), a second cart (RIP Chaat Wallah), a catering operation, monthly meal kits, and event vending. It’s been a mix of hits and many misses. Unfortunately, rising costs to run the business last year have made it difficult to sustain these expanded operations. So, I’ve decided to return to my original vision: a single food cart with a few set items and rotating menu based on fresh, local ingredients—Local Fare with Indian Flair.

Despite the challenges, these past three years have been an incredible journey. Thank you all for your support! A special thanks to my amazing current and former staff. If you’re in the industry and hiring, DM me - I’d love to connect you with some fantastic people who will soon be looking for new opportunities.

I hope you’ll visit Masala Lab one last time to enjoy a meal — or come by for your first experience if you haven’t yet had the chance. We are open Friday to Sunday, 9AM to 2PM and located at 5237 NE MLK Blvd.

Thank You,
Deepak - Chef/Owner

This rainy chilly weather calls for saagshuka - eggs baked in our rich spinach saag.

Open all weekend from 9am to 2pm. 5237 NE MLK Blvd.

Come in and try our house made chutneys. Tamarind-Date, Cilantro-Serrano, and Masala Catsup. Mmmm!

Butter Chicken Hash. 🫳🏽 Crispy twice fried potatoes, battered chicken chunks, Makhani sauce, ghee fried eggs, and a touch of pickled ginger.

We're open Friday to Sunday, 9am to 2pm. Located at 5237 NE MLK Blvd.

Our own take on an Indian classic. Kitchari with cabbage salad and a house-pickled egg. Cozy and refreshing at the same time!

Merry Christmas! We just cooked up batch of festive Chilli Paneer for folks who ordered our Indo Chinese Take out pop-up. Spicy, sweet, and tangy - perfect for a chilly winter day.

Stop by for brunch today, it's our employee Kali's birthday! We're running $2 off Mimosas and Bloody Mary's all weekend too.