I did not expect to plan an entire day around a single plate of curry, but that is exactly what happened in Oregon. What started as a quick stop somehow turned into a full list of places I could not ignore.
One great meal has a way of doing that. It makes you curious about what else is hiding nearby.
There is something oddly satisfying about finding bold, deeply spiced food in places that look completely ordinary from the outside. A simple storefront, a quiet street, and then suddenly a dish that makes you pause after the first bite…