Mint Leaf Indian Bistro dining room interior in Salem, Oregon
Mint Leaf Indian Bistro

Authentic Indian Flavors in Salem, Oregon

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro is an authentic Indian restaurant at 360 High St NE in downtown Salem, Oregon, serving 94 handcrafted North Indian, South Indian, and Punjabi dishes prepared by Chef Jodhvir Singh with 17 years of culinary expertise. Rated 4.8 stars with 313 Google reviews.

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July 2023

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Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Adds Indian Cuisine Variety to Salem

Discover how Mint Leaf Indian Bistro is bringing authentic Indian flavors to Salem, Oregon — featured by the Statesman Journal for our commitment to genuine Punjabi cuisine and culinary excellence.

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Weekend Favorites

Saturday & Sunday Specials

Bold spices. Real ingredients. Pure satisfaction.

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro serves 6 authentic Punjabi weekend dishes — chole bhature, tandoori kulcha and freshly assembled chaat — priced from $10.99 to $13.99. These dishes are available on Saturday and Sunday only at our downtown Salem, Oregon restaurant. All six are vegetarian.

Choley Bhature — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Choley Bhature

$13.99

Fluffy, golden bhature served with spicy, flavorful choley

A classic. A favorite.

Tandoori Aloo Kulcha — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Tandoori Aloo Kulcha

$12.99

Soft, tandoor-baked kulcha stuffed with spiced potatoes

Warm, hearty, irresistible.

Tandoori Paneer Kulcha — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Tandoori Paneer Kulcha

$13.99

Soft kulcha stuffed with tandoori paneer, spices & herbs

Cheesy. Smoky. Perfect.

Samosa Choley Chat — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Samosa Choley Chat

$11.99

Crispy samosa, spicy choley, tangy chutneys & fresh toppings

Crunchy. Tangy. Addictive.

Aloo Tikka Choley Chat — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Aloo Tikka Choley Chat

$11.99

Crispy aloo tikka with choley, tangy chutneys & fresh toppings

Spicy. Savory. Simply amazing.

Dahi Bhalla — Saturday and Sunday special at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro, Salem Oregon
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Dahi Bhalla

$10.99

Soft lentil dumplings with yogurt, tangy chutneys & fresh toppings

Cool. Tangy. Delicious.

Made fresh. Made for you.

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Our Story

A Legacy of
Flavor & Elegance

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro is Salem, Oregon's top-rated Indian restaurant, with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating on Google based on 313 reviews. The restaurant is the culmination of Chef Jodhvir Singh's 17-year culinary journey from Punjab, India to the Willamette Valley.

Chef Jodhvir Singh began his professional career at Tantra, a prestigious upscale restaurant in Los Angeles, before opening two successful restaurants — Urban Masala in Hillsboro, Oregon and CHAAYA in Beaverton, Oregon. Mint Leaf Indian Bistro brings his signature butter chicken, biryani, tandoori specials, and 94 handcrafted dishes to Salem, Oregon.

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro offers Indian catering in Salem for events up to 120 guests, vegan and vegetarian Indian food options, gluten-free dishes, and halal-friendly dining. The restaurant uses house-ground spice blends and sources ingredients specifically for authentic North Indian, South Indian, and Punjabi preparation. Indian takeout in Salem is available by calling (503) 967-6946 or ordering through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.

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Indian spices and fresh ingredients used at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
Signature Collection

Crafted to Perfection

Daal Makhani — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$16.50

Daal Makhani

Black lentils, tomato, ginger, garlic, fenugreek dust

340 cal
Lamb Biryani — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$18.50

Lamb Biryani

Lamb with aromatic rice pilaf, raita

650 cal
Chicken Tikka Masala — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$17.99

Chicken Tikka Masala

Fenugreek dust, tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic

450 cal
Butter Chicken — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$17.99

Butter Chicken

Boneless chicken cooked in butter, spices, cream, almonds

480 cal
Chicken Korma — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$17.99

Chicken Korma

Chicken in creamy cashew sauce, mild spices

440 cal
Lamb Korma — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$18.99

Lamb Korma

Lamb in creamy cashew sauce, mild spices

480 cal
Tandoori Chicken — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
★ FeaturedChef's Special
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$19.99

Tandoori Chicken

Bone-in chicken thigh marinated, cooked in tandoor

380 cal
Saffron Rice — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$6.99

Saffron Rice

Aromatic basmati rice with saffron

200 cal
Peshwari Naan — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$7.99

Peshwari Naan

Sweet naan stuffed with coconut, raisins, and nuts

350 cal
Manchego Cheese Chili Naan — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$6.99

Manchego Cheese Chili Naan

Naan stuffed with manchego cheese and green chilies

320 cal
Mango Lassi — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$6.50

Mango Lassi

Creamy yogurt drink blended with mango

180 cal
Nimbu Paani — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$5.99

Nimbu Paani

Fresh lemonade with Indian spices

80 cal
Gulab Jamun — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$5.99

Gulab Jamun

Milk balls soaked in rose syrup

300 cal
Carrot Halwa — authentic Indian dish at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
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$7.50

Carrot Halwa

Carrot with ghee, milk, sugar, cardamom, nuts

340 cal
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Chef Jodhvir Singh head chef and owner of Mint Leaf Indian Bistro Salem Oregon
Meet The Chef

Chef Jodhvir Singh

Owner & Executive Chef

"I am the Head Chef at Mint Leaf Bistro in Salem, Oregon. I hold a Culinary Diploma from India and began my professional culinary career at Tantra, a prestigious upscale restaurant in Los Angeles. Over the years, I have developed my skills and passion for creating flavorful and refined dishes. As the head chef, I lead the kitchen team and oversee the menu, making sure every dish served reflects quality, creativity, and an exceptional dining experience for our guests."

"Eventually I relocated to Portland, where I opened two successful restaurants — Urban Masala and Chaaya. Now I have brought my passion to Salem with Mint Leaf Bistro. Over 17 years in the culinary industry, I have created many of my own signature Indian dishes and desserts, and I continue to innovate and add to our menu."

"Every dish I create carries the soul of India and the love of my journey."

Culinary Geography

A Journey Through India

Explore the diverse culinary landscapes of the subcontinent, where every region offers a unique tapestry of flavors, techniques, and traditions.

Punjab

The breadbasket of India. Known for its rich, buttery gravies and extensive use of the tandoor oven. The food here is hearty, robust, and celebratory.

Garam MasalaKasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek)
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Kerala

The spice garden of the world. A tropical coastal state where coconut, tamarind, and fresh curry leaves dominate the flavor profile.

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Hyderabad

A royal city where South Indian spices meet Mughal cooking techniques. The cuisine is characterized by its careful slow-cooking and complex spice blends.

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Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Say

4.8• 300+ reviews on Google

"Best Indian food I've ever had. Everything was fresh and hot and had great flavor. Portions were large and price was great. 100% recommend!"

Lia Zambrano

Google Review•2 months ago
Lunch

"This is the defacto Indian restaurant in the Salem area. If you like Indian and haven't gone here? Go here. And get the lunch special."

Will Nixon

Google Review•2 years ago
Lunch

"The best Indian food I have had on the west coast. What a find! The food was so well cooked and delicious. We ordered gobi manchurian, Shahi paneer and the daal, all tasted heavenly."

Dhananjay Gupta

Google Review•7 months ago
Lunch

"This place is phenomenal! The food is so very tasty! Lamb biryani and garlic naan never disappoint. Customer service goes above and beyond!"

Amanda Carter

Google Review•3 months ago
Lunch

"If you love Indian food this place is for you. The portions are a real good size, the meat is tender and seasoned really well."

Daniel Phillips

Google Review•2 months ago
Dinner

"Absolutely exquisite! I ordered the shrimp biryani and was amazed. This is the best Indian food in Salem! Each bite was like a festival in my mouth."

Rafael Garcia

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"This was the best Indian food I have ever had! Everything was fantastic, inexpensive, and served in large portions. The naan was incredible."

Tamara Lile

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"I took my daughter here after her graduation ceremony and it was such a great little place. The food was great and really good size portions."

Joanna Anguiano

Google Review•2 months ago
Dine in

"My wife and I had the lamb biryani and chicken curry. It was all delicious! Huge chunks of fall-apart chicken and delicious lamb. Mango lassi was outstanding too."

J Webster

Google Review•8 months ago
Dinner

"The food was spectacular! Especially the butter chicken and manchego chili naan. And the service was even better! Harsh was funny, super helpful and friendly."

Brittany Lucas

Google Review•11 months ago
Dinner

"Run don't walk to this amazing spot if you want to experience Zen. Great friendly service and delicious food. An explosion of carefully layered spices in delicious sauces."

Aoife Mac Mahon

Google Review•2 years ago
Take out

"The owner came out to help me figure out what he could make for me. He wound up making a lamb curry that was perfectly spiced and a very generous portion."

Hailey Oppelt

Google Review•4 months ago
Dine in

"Best Indian food I've ever had. Everything was fresh and hot and had great flavor. Portions were large and price was great. 100% recommend!"

Lia Zambrano

Google Review•2 months ago
Lunch

"This is the defacto Indian restaurant in the Salem area. If you like Indian and haven't gone here? Go here. And get the lunch special."

Will Nixon

Google Review•2 years ago
Lunch

"The best Indian food I have had on the west coast. What a find! The food was so well cooked and delicious. We ordered gobi manchurian, Shahi paneer and the daal, all tasted heavenly."

Dhananjay Gupta

Google Review•7 months ago
Lunch

"This place is phenomenal! The food is so very tasty! Lamb biryani and garlic naan never disappoint. Customer service goes above and beyond!"

Amanda Carter

Google Review•3 months ago
Lunch

"If you love Indian food this place is for you. The portions are a real good size, the meat is tender and seasoned really well."

Daniel Phillips

Google Review•2 months ago
Dinner

"Absolutely exquisite! I ordered the shrimp biryani and was amazed. This is the best Indian food in Salem! Each bite was like a festival in my mouth."

Rafael Garcia

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"This was the best Indian food I have ever had! Everything was fantastic, inexpensive, and served in large portions. The naan was incredible."

Tamara Lile

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"I took my daughter here after her graduation ceremony and it was such a great little place. The food was great and really good size portions."

Joanna Anguiano

Google Review•2 months ago
Dine in

"My wife and I had the lamb biryani and chicken curry. It was all delicious! Huge chunks of fall-apart chicken and delicious lamb. Mango lassi was outstanding too."

J Webster

Google Review•8 months ago
Dinner

"The food was spectacular! Especially the butter chicken and manchego chili naan. And the service was even better! Harsh was funny, super helpful and friendly."

Brittany Lucas

Google Review•11 months ago
Dinner

"Run don't walk to this amazing spot if you want to experience Zen. Great friendly service and delicious food. An explosion of carefully layered spices in delicious sauces."

Aoife Mac Mahon

Google Review•2 years ago
Take out

"The owner came out to help me figure out what he could make for me. He wound up making a lamb curry that was perfectly spiced and a very generous portion."

Hailey Oppelt

Google Review•4 months ago
Dine in

"Beautiful food that hit the spot! Very reasonable prices. The Apricot Lamb and Vegetarian Biryani were delicious! The best mango lassi I've ever had."

Jennifer Neazor

Google Review•2 years ago
Dinner

"Brought my grandparents here for their first Indian experience and they were very impressed. Food was amazing, service outstanding. Be back soon!"

Coby DiBartolo

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"Especially the Goat Biryani/Curry is delicious and all other items are good too. Food and Hospitality is awesome here. Harsh receives every customer very well."

Srinivas Reddy

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"This is our new favorite restaurant, it never disappoints! The food is always fresh and delicious, with portions that leave us satisfied every time."

taylor maxfield

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"I have been to pretty much every Indian food spot local to Salem. Let me tell you if you like Indian food this is the spot. Do yourself a favor."

Nathaniel Sample

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"Our friends told us to try this place, so glad we did! It was so delicious! The food was so full of flavor! Naan bread and Indian tea were also just perfect!"

Yelena I

Google Review•1 month ago
Lunch

"The goat curry and the eggplant curry were extremely delicious, very flavorful and fresh. The goat meat was very tender. The portions were huge."

Linh Vu

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"Mouth watering experience, and can't wait to bring my family here and tell all of my friends. The aroma of spice, ambience and flavor is unmatched."

Nest Egg Auctions

Google Review•1 year ago
Lunch

"The food here is fantastic. And the service is beyond fantastic. They gave us free dessert because we mentioned we felt mild was more like medium. Amazing!"

Jim Wilson

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"WE ATE THERE LAST NIGHT, THE NIGHT BEFORE, Skipped Tuesday, Ate there Monday, AND Sunday, AND YES — Ate at Mint Leaf last Saturday night too."

Caregiver Rick Griffith

Google Review•10 months ago
Take out

"If you live in Salem, and you've never eaten here, do yourself a favor and fix that pronto. Affordable and delicious in a clean comfy place."

Lydia R. Parsley

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"The spot. Honestly can say the best spot in Salem! Great food. Great service. Too bad they keep me coming back — I'm going broke!"

Ryan

Google Review•5 months ago
Lunch

"Beautiful food that hit the spot! Very reasonable prices. The Apricot Lamb and Vegetarian Biryani were delicious! The best mango lassi I've ever had."

Jennifer Neazor

Google Review•2 years ago
Dinner

"Brought my grandparents here for their first Indian experience and they were very impressed. Food was amazing, service outstanding. Be back soon!"

Coby DiBartolo

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"Especially the Goat Biryani/Curry is delicious and all other items are good too. Food and Hospitality is awesome here. Harsh receives every customer very well."

Srinivas Reddy

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"This is our new favorite restaurant, it never disappoints! The food is always fresh and delicious, with portions that leave us satisfied every time."

taylor maxfield

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"I have been to pretty much every Indian food spot local to Salem. Let me tell you if you like Indian food this is the spot. Do yourself a favor."

Nathaniel Sample

Google Review•3 months ago
Dine in

"Our friends told us to try this place, so glad we did! It was so delicious! The food was so full of flavor! Naan bread and Indian tea were also just perfect!"

Yelena I

Google Review•1 month ago
Lunch

"The goat curry and the eggplant curry were extremely delicious, very flavorful and fresh. The goat meat was very tender. The portions were huge."

Linh Vu

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"Mouth watering experience, and can't wait to bring my family here and tell all of my friends. The aroma of spice, ambience and flavor is unmatched."

Nest Egg Auctions

Google Review•1 year ago
Lunch

"The food here is fantastic. And the service is beyond fantastic. They gave us free dessert because we mentioned we felt mild was more like medium. Amazing!"

Jim Wilson

Google Review•1 year ago
Dinner

"WE ATE THERE LAST NIGHT, THE NIGHT BEFORE, Skipped Tuesday, Ate there Monday, AND Sunday, AND YES — Ate at Mint Leaf last Saturday night too."

Caregiver Rick Griffith

Google Review•10 months ago
Take out

"If you live in Salem, and you've never eaten here, do yourself a favor and fix that pronto. Affordable and delicious in a clean comfy place."

Lydia R. Parsley

Google Review•9 months ago
Dinner

"The spot. Honestly can say the best spot in Salem! Great food. Great service. Too bad they keep me coming back — I'm going broke!"

Ryan

Google Review•5 months ago
Lunch
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Heritage

Culinary Timeline

3000 BCE

The Birth of Spice

Archaeological evidence shows the earliest use of spices like turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, and mustard seeds. The foundation of Indian flavor profiles is established.

Indus Valley Civilization
The Birth of Spice
1500 BCE

Ayurvedic Alchemy

Food becomes medicine. The concept of balancing the six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, astringent) is codified in Ayurvedic texts, shaping how meals are constructed.

Vedic Era
Ayurvedic Alchemy
1200 CE

The Royal Kitchens

Central Asian influences merge with Indian spices. The introduction of rich gravies, nuts, dried fruits, and the iconic tandoor oven revolutionizes Northern Indian cuisine.

Mughal Empire
The Royal Kitchens
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Join us at Mint Leaf Indian Bistro for an evening of extraordinary flavors and impeccable service in the heart of Salem.

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Location

Mint Leaf Indian Bistro
360 High St NE
Salem, OR 97301

Serves vegan dishes
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Hours

Monday11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Friday11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Saturday11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–9 PM
Sunday12–8 PM

Price per person: $10–20 • Reported by 161 people

Contact

(503) 967-6946info.mintleafindian@gmail.com
Street & Lot Parking Available

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