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    Lil' Shalom

    4.5 (631 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean

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    Small dining room and open kitchen
    Adam S.

    With quick service and some counter seating, it's a good spot for a quick stop if you need to grab a bite on the way elsewhere or running some errands downtown. That said, it left us wanting more. We got the braised beef hummus to start and shwarma sandwiches for our meals. Service was quick and friendly, and portion sizes were decent enough - however, the flavors and spices were missing and were a bit bland for our liking. We visited upon opening, just after 11am, as we needed a bite to eat before we checked out of our hotel and headed to the airport. Full disclosure: I'm from a Jewish background and outside the PDX area, and my partner is of Middle Eastern descent - so, our palates may be a bit skewed. I feel that the palate for Lil' Shalom may be perfect for those who are unfamiliar with stronger Israeli/Middle Eastern flavors.

    The main counter with seating.
    Nancy H.

    My kid and her beau love this place, and its big sister Shalom Y'All (on Taylor Street. See: https://www.yelp.ca/map/shalom-yall-restaurant-portland-2). I think these two restaurants have the same owner/s. On my most recent visit, we came here, to L'il Shalom for dinner and it was great. Unlike Shalom Y'All, this L'il Shalom is indeed little. It doesn't seat a lot of people, and the seating that is there is primarily barstools along a counter on the wall, and a few seats in front of the main counter where they take your order and ring you up. Because I was there on a cold and rainy April night, it was cold in this restaurant as the place is so small, so whenever the door opened, the wind and cold came in, and essentially all the seating is in close proximity to the door. I wouldn't score this place highly for ambiance. But the food is great and that's what ultimately counts, right? The pita was incredible, as was the hummus. Probably the best pita and hummus I've ever had. I loved the chicken shawarma and my kid and her partner loved their platters, too (I forget what they ordered). Prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get and the high quality. It all was great!

    Moroccan Carrot Salad
    Adam Z.

    Moroccan Carrot Salad: - Textures were good. I liked how the carrots had some crunch and were thin but thick enough to still have some bit. And how the other elements like the red onions were similarly sized. - I felt like it had the right amount of oil, which made for a nice mouthfeel. - Under-salted. Also didn't have nearly enough acid. I finished reading How To Taste by Becky Selengut recently. Her advice is that the most important thing to get right is the salt level, and the second most important thing is the acid level. Ever since reading that I've been paying attention to it, and I think it's spot on. - I felt that the carrots themselves didn't bring enough flavor. Often times I find that carrots are bland and are mostly a vehicle for other flavors and stuff, and they provide some nice color, but if you're lucky the carrots actually taste... carrot-y! Unfortunately that wasn't the case here. - I think there were some dried cherries in there. I didn't love them. They came through a lot and gave a sort of cloying sweetness that stood out too much IMO. Maybe I would have appreciated them more if the salad had more acid. Chicken Shawarma Pita: - The pita bread was pretty good. It seemed fresh and had a nice soft and somewhat chewy texture. I would have preferred some a little more crunch maybe a little smokey flavor, like as a thin exterior to the pita. - The chicken was also good. Not dry or anything, not fatty or chewy. Could have been juicier though. - I felt like this too didn't have enough salt or acid. Overall it didn't really "pop". Other: - The atmosphere inside was kinda cool. You could peer into the kitchen a bit. It gave me vibes of a serious culinary place, whatever that means. - OTOH, the seating is kinda terrible. It's extremely cramped in there with iirc only one table. Which looked cramped. Other than that it's counter seating, but the counter is pretty small and the stools are close together. Which is something of a pet peeve of mine. You want the overall experience of the meal to be enjoyable, and when you feel cramped it takes away from that experience.

    Panna cotta
    Marty T.

    Some colleagues and I decided to hit this new to us spot after a Happy Hour downtown Portland and it did not disappoint. My coworkers' lamb gyro, Shalom Y'all appetizer sampler plate, and the roasted cauliflower apps disappeared quickly and I really enjoyed my orange blossom panna cotta. There were pistachio and other crunchy shavings on top of a wonderful thin but flavorful orange blossom gelée layer, and the panna cotta had the little vanilla seeds, made very recently and just divine in texture and flavor. I enjoyed a Moroccan mint iced tea alongside with my dessert and can't wait to come back with a full appetite.

    As you walk in. Such a cool lil spot!
    Camille C.

    I waited to long too write this review and I can't recall exactly what I ordered lol (and forgot to take pictures) but it was amazing!! I was impressed with my (takeout) meal and it left a very positive impression on me so I wanted to be sure to leave a great review. Would highly recommend!

    Soup and plate
    Rin K.

    Lil' Shalom in downtown PDX is a charming destination for Mediterranean cuisine. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. All the dishes offer various flavors. They have great cocktails, frozen drinks, wine list and Turkish coffee for beverages, along with a diverse menu. While the dishes are flavorful, some portions seem smaller in comparison to the price (also given you order from the counter and wait with the number.) With only a limited number of indoor seats, the interior can feel a bit cramped. However, outdoor seating is available. The staffa were friendly, but during my visits, they appeared incredibly busy.

    Grilled cauliflower. I'll be trying to make cauliflower taste this good until I can get back to Portland!
    Monyca W.

    Got takeout here while staying at a hotel nearby. My husband picked it up so I can't say much about the ambiance but I can say the food was delicious! The braised beef hummus was amazing and a perfect combination. The pita was puffy and fresh but my absolute favorite part was the grilled cauliflower. It was served on a lovely tahina, with crunch chickpeas that reminded me of my Greek family's recipes. I'll be chasing that cauliflower preparation at home until I can get back to Portland for sure!

    Menu Sep 2024
    Sean R.

    Been a couple times, the food is pretty good. It's a small place w/ mostly bar seating and a couple small tables inside & outside. Small simple menu but they had a couple interesting sounding things besides the normal Mediterranean fare. I tried their octopus dish, and some lamb stew. The stew was hearty w/ tender lamb, potatoes carrots and quinoa. Simple but tasty. The octopus was pretty good too, very tender but w/ a different sort of spicy sweet sauce (sorta like piri piri). Served w/ fresh arugula & olives with some fried sweet potatoes which seemed kinda like an interesting combo but they went pretty well together. Order at the counter. Overall pretty good if a tad high on the price. I may come back to try their huge sandwich style gyros.

    Dinner (swap pita for cucumbers for gluten-free friendly)
    Ally S.

    Highlights/Lowlights 1. Cute Ambiance 2. Good Food 3. Fast & Easy Stopped in to Lil Shalom on a work trip recently. I had read a bunch of reviews and this place was super hyped up! The vibe is really cute but it's definitely small and counter seating only. Not a place I would recommend for a big group but since I was alone it actually worked perfectly. I ordered at the counter and was able to swap the pita bread for cucumbers to keep it gluten-free friendly. I ordered a hummus bowl and a glass of wine. My total with tip was about $35. I received my food in about 10 or so minutes and service was friendly. My bowl was ok! The meat was a little salty and I felt like this was slightly overpriced for what you got. I would for sure try this place again!

    Excellent grilled cauliflower
    Robyn B.

    Wow, what a nice surprise! There are so many good Mediterranean restaurants in Portland, but we had a few lovely surprises when we tried Lil' Shalom. Those fries! So crispy, beautifully seasoned, topped with drizzles of both tahini and red s'hug and so delicious! I never expected fries to steal the show but these sure did! We also had the excellent grilled cauliflower and it was very good. I like my cauliflower a bit softer but the flavor was fantastic and the sauces were just wonderful. The Shalom Y'all sampler plate was fine but did not measure up to our other two dishes. Everything on it was good but the cauliflower and the fries are so great they completely overshadowed the sampler plate. This place has limited seating, only at counters or the bar, something to be prepared for. Service was friendly and helpful, and we will definitely be back!

    HAPPY HOUR MENU: Mejadara and bowl o' falafel
    Keely N.

    Love the daily happy menu. Huge portions that are shareable. I took a friend for the first time who absolutely loved the flavors of each dish. Food is well seasoned. Loved how each plate had different spices and flavors that mixed and complimented each other. Staff members are friendly and it was definitely popular on a Saturday mid afternoon! Outside seating available too.

    Hummus Abu Hassan, falafel, carrot Kohlrabi Salad
    Jacquie L.

    The food is spectacular! Must try! Everything we had was so flavorful and well balanced. Customer service was good. Ambience cute.

    Hummus and pita
    Aviver Y.

    This place was amazing!! Some of the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life on the chicken skewers, with incredible onions on it as well. The pita was perfectly baked and would've been incredible by itself, so the amazing hummus in addition just made it even better. The waiters were amazing, delivering the food so fast and giving us water whenever we needed it. The place was well taken care of as well with a fun vibe. Definitely recommend!!

    Octopus, carrot salad

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    Ask the Community - Lil' Shalom

    Do they have gluten-free options?

    Yes! If you ask the staff, they have a marked up menu showing what is naturally gluten free and what can be made gluten free. Sadly, there fryer is not gluten free, so if cross contamination is a worry, you can't enjoy any of their fried food. But,… 

    Does all of their pita bread contain honey?

    Hi Alyssa, Our pita bread does all have bit of honey, as it's used as the sugar to activate the… 

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