My friend and I decided to work our way through the NYT list of Portland's top 25 restaurants…read more First up Akadi. Delicious! Big portions so come with an appetite and plan on taking some home. We had the plantains, the goat stew and chicken. If they say it is spicy they mean it so order accordingly! The seasoning was balanced and super yummy. The service was attentive and easy going. I thought the prices were good, especially for the amount of food we received. The only thing I didn't care for was the volume of the live music. The music itself was saxophone jazz and it was good, but Lordy it was extremely loud. I will be back! Maybe ask to be seated further back from the stage

We were so happy to try Akadi and get a taste of West African food. We came as a family of 6 and…read moreordered many things to share. We started with the chicken wings which came with a dry rub that was overly salty. The fried corn fritters were delicious, had a lovely touch of sweetness that the kids loved . The peanut stew was delicious, nutty, savory and complex spices. The goat soup came as a clear broth soup with so much goat flavor, we loved the cabbage that soaked this in. This was by far the spiciest dish we ordered. The pompano fried whole fish was flavorful, well cooked, and a good dish to share. The black bean shosho was fantastic, personal favorite - buttery beans, great with the sweet plantains. Each dish came with a side grain and so on a whole, we had white rice (not plain white and surprisingly flavorful), the couscous (not our favorite), and jollof rice (not as flavorful as we hoped). The restaurant keeps playing video ads recommending purchasing a bottle of their Akadi pepper sauce. We did really ejoy this sauce but were disappointed to find that it is not sold at the store currently. Our server told us to go buy a bottle at New Seasons. Only after being in touch with multiple New Seasons did we find out that apparently there have been production issues and so they have not recieved any stock for at least 6-12 months. Again - disappointing to not just be told this at the restaurant and sent on a wild goose chase. Overall, we found the service quite awkward. Our server told us he returned six minutes from when we sat down, thought we should have our order. However not being familiar with the food, we asked him to introduce us to the menu and he seemed put off and responded instead with "what questions do you have?." He also told us nothing was spicy aside from the goat stew (at least not true for the kids) and also did not come back for a good ten minutes to let us pay at the end of the day (we had to flag another server over).

Atmosphere: It sits in a combo Food Hall/Performance Area. I went during the day which felt like a…read morestrange kind of vibe, but got the food to go. Cannot comment on the atmosphere at night. Food: I went with the Chicken Yassa which I found to be delicious. Demolished the whole thing and wanted more. Nice seasoning on the chicken, good balance with the rice, cucumber and tomato. Price: $15.95 for the dish (as of June 12, 2025). Pretty good amount of food. Price was about average to what I might expect. Service: Walk up to the counter to order. Food was ready in about 10 minutes. Parking: Street parking. There is ample parking in the area.

We got to Kabba's shortly after the lunch rush was over, so we got to sit and inhale the wonderful…read morespice combinations of our orders as they were being prepared. We had been to a Senegalese restaurant only once before and really enjoyed it, so the wait combined with the aroma was one of those Carly Simon "Anticipation" moments. My lamb order was not chunks of lamb but thinly sliced lamb chops grilled, so you had the flavor and the sear. The chicken dishes were equally savory as well as the accompanying sides. The ladies behind the counter were just so friendly, it was as much a pleasure to chat with them as it was to dine there.

Friendly staff were very sweet and helped guide me on menu items. Ended up getting vegetarian…read moresambusa with lentils and it was delicious, next time will be getting additional sauce. Amazing meal and wonderful vibes. Will be returning soon!

The best African food I've ever had and one of the best lunches period! I ordered a chicken…read morechapati wrap (?) from the lunch menu and it was spectacular. An absolutely perfect blend of chicken, vegetables & sauce. Polite and friendly service. If I lived here, I'd eat there every day.

Yay!! First to review!!!…read more Came here before the movies with the hubs. I scoped out their menu and decided on the shrimp vegetable rice bowl. Only they were out of shrimp and I don't eat rice! So II ordered it with chicken and potatoes! It was so yummy. The chunks of chicken were juicy and and the potatoes, peas and carrots were great. I was very happy. The service was also very friendly. The owner was very nice and I wish him lots of luck and business. He told me they had open a brick and mortar spot right before COVID hit and for obvious reasons it didn't work out. I hope this spot is better for them. I was very happy and the prices were reasonable.

Across the street from the convention center, I ordered the Veggie Curry Rice Bowl from their food…read moretruck for the price of $16. I enjoyed the meal, and appreciated the generous serving of rice. Service was friendly and prompt. The outdoor courtyard provides a relaxed atmosphere.

This was the only cart open in the whole pod on a Saturday at lunch time! That was ok because I…read morewanted to try it after reading a feature about it in Eater Portland. We tried the recommended Maffe Yap, a beef stew with peanut & tomato sauce over rice, and the Chicken Yassa, which came with some veggies, grilled onions and rice. That dish was the better of the two. The portions were large. We took a lot of food home. The flavors were pretty good but despite the sauce it was kind of dry. The rice was was undercooked, and slightly raw inside each grain. I mean, come on guys! Don't serve undercooked rice! It's the easiest thing you can cook! That's why I can't give full stars to Kabba's Kitchen. Sure wish I could. Try a little harder, Kabba!

I love ordering from this place and will make an effort to come here. But this time it was pretty…read moredisappointing with the chicken Yassa. As you can see from the pic it's missing those dark grill marks from the seasoning, what he made was what seems like a plain unseasoned chicken bites! It lacked the smoky seasoned and savory flavor. Not sure what he was feeling that day. I'll still come back, let's hope he'll grill and season the chicken right next time! And please bring back the Black Eyed Peas salad, another fave!

Food~It was really good and, I had been craving Ethiopian Food. We ordered x2 Veggie Combos and…read moreYe-Beg Wot (lamb) (the portions are on the smaller side). It was piping hot and, well seasoned. I find eating with my hands quite satisfying when it's necessary. Service~Our waiter was very nice, attentive and, a straight shooter (we like that). Asking questions, talking, laughing, and joking was pretty pleasant. I wanted to substitute the green beans but, he advised me that it really helped balance the meal. My man loves greens beans but, he was willing to change it if I didn't like it once it came to the table. Ambiance~Open only Wed~Sun 5-8:00 it's located on a busy/residential street. It has very limited parking in front and, in general. You are going to have hit a few blocks (1-4 hr) because, it's a lot of 30 min parking signs on this particular street. It upstairs on the second floor of the red building. It's a very spacious, clean, and restrooms to the right of you! I would highly recommend this spot for date, family, or a chill night out (lighting is just right)!!!

A new go-to spot for Ethiopian cuisine!…read more Our friends brought us out here and it was sweet that the staff remembered them. He was very friendly and charismatic, joking like old friends from the get-go. He provided several recommendations for our group of five. The mixed sambusas were incredible. One friend remarked the lentil one didn't taste vegetarian (which is huge for him). Perfectly crispy with the right amount of spice. We ordered 2 veggie combos, 1 beef combo, a chicken special, and a lamb. It arrived on this giant plate to share. After making sure we all knew how to eat, we dug in! I've had injera before where it was too sour but this was perfect and the subtlest of flavours. The chickpea was my favourite! The salad in the middle was also a perfect cleanser.

Found this place online while exploring Portland and I'm so glad we decided to try it! Kasbah is a…read morefamily-owned Moroccan cafe. The whole place has a really cozy, traditional Moroccan feel, with colorful decor and little details that make it feel like you've stepped somewhere completely different for a bit. You choose your seat and can place your order online or at the front, so it's pretty casual and relaxed. We ordered the Moroccan mint iced tea, which was absolutely refreshing! We also ordered the Makouda, which I had never tried before. They're Moroccan fried potato patties that are crispy on the outside and soft and seasoned on the inside. They came with a spicy tomato sauce on the side, which was really good, although definitely had some heat! We also got olives with it. And we had to try the Chicken Tagine! It came with tender, flavorful chicken, potatoes, and olives in a deliciously seasoned sauce. The flavors were warm and savory, and the chicken was really tender. One thing to know is that the food does take a while to come out. It was surprisingly slow, especially since this is a casual cafe, but honestly...once the food arrived, I understood why. Everything tasted freshly prepared and full of flavor, so I'd say it was definitely worth the wait. Overall, I really enjoyed finding this little Moroccan spot in Portland. Definitely worth checking out if you're curious about Moroccan food!

Came back to try their chicken tagine and it blew my mind. I've come here in the past for their 7…read morevegetable tagine (vegetarian) which was also very nice. Flavor was amazing and so was portion size. I ended up bringing some leftovers home. It's rare to get this style of food in the US, cooked with this quality

This is some of the most phenomenal service I have ever received. My partner and I headed to…read moreMarrakesh late one evening (unfortunately we missed the traditional dancing! Next time we'll plan to see it.) The ambiance is immediately perfect-- the room is cozy and comfortable, and it feels intimate without being too cramped. There are rugs everywhere, and the tables are low to the ground so you sit on little stools. I will note, I think that the seating might be a challenge if someone in your party has a back or knee issue. The music was a little too loud for my taste, but the server was incredibly gracious when I asked for them to turn it down a touch. The food experience here is amazing. You pick an entree from the list (one for each person) and everything is shared. Regardless of what you select on the menu, everyone gets a bowl of lentil soup and tabbouleh. The lentil soup was so, so good. It's hard to put into words-- spiced heavily but still delicate, filling but still light-- what a treat. I'd kill for the recipe. The tabbouleh is excellent, with an eggplant puree in the center that I really enjoyed. It's even better because our server kept bringing around fresh bread and asking us if we needed more. After the soup and salad, we were brought vegetarian B'stilla Royale, a dish I'd never had. I'll admit that the sweet/savory/eggy-ness of this dish didn't work for me as much as everything else, but it was still interesting and I would eat it again. When it came out, the portion was so large that my partner and I thought it was one of the mains! For our mains, we shared CousCous Vegetarian and Breka Vegetarian. Both were lovely, but the breka is in another category entirely. Served perfectly crispy with a dipping sauce that tastes of heavily smoked paprika, I was in love. Dessert was next, a heavy semolina cake and sweet mint tea (after this, I would permanently switch from an after-meal coffee). The portions were HUGE. This is truly the best value for food I have ever seen in my life. It was so much that at one point my partner and I thought that we must have ordered wrong because we couldn't believe we were getting a 5-course-meal for $32/person. Above all, though, I have to laud the service. Our waitress was so, so friendly and warm. She was incredibly attentive: as we started ordering, she immediately clocked that we were vegetarians and assured us of their processes to keep all the food separate. She did the same when I asked about some of my allergens. Food came out quickly and was delivered with a smile and a description of what everything was. Before you eat, they bring a basin and pour water over your hands, and again after the main. Before you have your dessert, they even spray orange oil on your hands to complete the experience. This was, in my opinion, a fine-dining level of attention and experience. I cannot speak highly enough of the value here, and I am so grateful we found this place.

We had a fantastic first experience with Moroccan cuisine and are already planning to come back…read more For $35 per person, the restaurant selected a wonderful assortment of traditional dishes for us to sample, making it a great choice for anyone new to Moroccan food. We were served an array of dishes including harira soup with fresh Moroccan bread, apricot chicken, honey chicken, grilled chicken kebab, incredibly tender roasted lamb in a rich sauce, couscous, rice, Moroccan salads, and the traditional bastilla with its unique combination of savory meat, warm spices, almonds, and powdered sugar. Every meat dish was exceptionally tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The roasted lamb practically melted in your mouth, and each dish showcased different spices and flavors without being overwhelming. We finished with a light, creamy milk pudding dusted with cinnamon that was the perfect ending to the meal. The evening was made even more memorable by the belly dancer created a fun, festive atmosphere and turned dinner into an experience rather than just a meal. If you've never had Moroccan food before, I highly recommend ordering the special that allows you to have the full flavor experience. We discovered dishes we never would have ordered on our own, and the generous portions made it easy to share and taste a little of everything. It was a lot of food. A delicious meal, warm hospitality, wonderful entertainment, and a memorable cultural experience. We'll definitely be back.

Our first time trying Ethiopian food and wow was it delicious! We met some friends in Portland last…read morenight for dinner and we will definitely be back. The service was excellent and the food was also fresh and flavorful! Highly recommend.

We got the sample platter for 2 and it was so good! The food came out pretty quick and this was our…read morefirst time having Ethiopian food but would definitely go back for more lentils, they were our favorite!

My first time trying Nigerian food and I'm hooked!! The food was so fresh, steaming hot, and…read moredelicious. A really fun new item I got to explore was the ebá with efo riro soup (I asked for the fish instead of meat). It was delicious and spicy and filling enough for 2 with plenty of leftover ebá

Customer service was great! I wanted to try the egusi soup but they were out so the young gentleman…read moresuggested the okra soup. Soup was kinda spicy but like a good spicy. One thing I'd suggest is eating it hot (or reheat it but don't eat it cold). One thing I wish this place did is make the portions smaller for smaller price. I'd love to go back but the plate was too much for me.