The warm aroma of freshly baked naan, rich curries and fragrant spices will soon fill the former Nome Italiano space as The Crown Curry prepares to bring authentic Indian flavors to Bend. The new restaurant, helmed by experienced restaurateur Bhavna Pardeshi, is set to open in late April or early May, adding a vibrant new option to Bend’s culinary scene.
This isn’t Pardeshi’s first venture into the restaurant world. She owns two successful Indian eateries in Washington — Walla Walla Indian Cuisine and Maharaja Taste of India in Kennewick, both known for their bold flavors and loyal following. Now, she’s ready to introduce her signature take on Indian cuisine to the Central Oregon community.
“We are so excited to bring our food to Bend,” Pardeshi shared in a statement. “We have many guests at our Walla Walla restaurant who visit from Central Oregon, and I was blown away with the beauty of Bend when I first visited. We knew this was the perfect place for our next restaurant.”
The Crown Curry will follow the successful model of Pardeshi’s other locations, offering a lunch buffet, full dinner service and a full bar. The lunch buffet will provide a fast yet high-quality dining option, and in the evening, the restaurant will transition to a more relaxed dining experience, showcasing both classic and contemporary Indian dishes.
The Crown Curry
1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend
This article appears in The Source Weekly March 20, 2025.
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