Maruti Indian Restaurant, or simply Maruti, is an

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restaurant in

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Maruti is a

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restaurant serving

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on Hawthorne Boulevard in

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's Buckman neighborhood. The menu has included

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and tikka masala.

History

Rudra Parmar and chef Falguni Khanna opened Maruti in Portland on November 12, 2016, in a space which previously housed

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. Previously, Maruti operated in

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for approximately two years. According to the ''

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'' Isabella Garcia, Maruti offers "Indian staples with an emphasis on sustainability" and uses "organic, non-GMO, and sustainably sourced ingredients and materials throughout the restaurant".

Reception

Maruti has been included in several ''Eater Portland'' lists, including Michelle DeVona's 2018 overview of recommended eateries in the Hawthorne District, Waz Wu's 2021 overview of "Where to Find Standout Vegan Curries in Portland", and Ron Scott's 2021 list of "Where to Find Exceptional Indian Food in Portland". Additionally, Jenni Moore recommended the Baingan Bharta in a 2020 list of "13 Standout Vegetarian Meals in Portland", and Wu included the restaurant in a 2023 list of "Portland’s Primo Special Occasion Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians". In 2017, ''

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'' Matthew Korfhage included Maruti in a list of "The Best Restaurants on Hawthorne and Belmont in Southeast Portland". The newspaper also said in 2019, "for vegans and vegetarians, this place is like a gift from Vishnu".

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