This was my first time trying Mediterranean food and it did not disappoint!!…read more I love the meat mazza bowl, and the baklava. The staff was so friendly and the inside was very clean and inviting. I'm happy I finally got to check this place out!

For mall food this was the best option here I think. My chicken Shawarmabowl was tastey. Lots of…read moresauce ans flavor. People here were super nice too. The place was clean. Lots of seating. I might again.

Good food, a bit expensive and great service. We had it outside on the benches…read more Skip the fries, hummus and baba ganoush is great.

This place is amazing. The best bread the best sides and the best wraps…read more awesome employees

A True Gem for Middle Eastern Groceries!…read more We recently moved to the area, and I stumbled upon this amazing store on Google--and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by their incredibly friendly and helpful staff (I can speak only English). On my first visit, I hadn't noticed the freshly baked bread until after I had paid for my items. When I returned to buy the bread, they kindly offered it to me for free as a warm welcome to a new customer. That thoughtful gesture truly reflected their customer-oriented approach and made me feel right at home. The store has a great variety of spices and specialty items that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Their prices are also very fair. They also offer warm fresh Middle Eastern takeout dishes and carry fresh Halal meat, including lamb, which is a huge plus. This place is truly a hidden gem, and I'm so happy to have found it!

Local favorite! The only place I buy my dates and naan…read morebread. I recommend parking in the Walgreens lot and walking over for easier access.

Still the best falafel in Portland: slightly crunchy golden-brown exterior, bright green when you…read morebite into it, fluffy and moist and so delicious. If you're craving falafel in the city, THIS is going to be the place you want to get it from (why are all the other places serving up such dry options?)! I like the Falafel Salad (which is both plant-based and gluten-free): it comes with four or five falafel balls, a generous dollop of hummus, local greens mixed with radish and cucumbers and mint, and two small plastic containers of tahini sauce and lime vinaigrette. It's not a very big salad; I usually end up supplementing it with additional greens at home. The french fries are a miss for me: from here, they always seem quite soggy even after only a few minutes. The shawarma flavor is amazing, but there's just something unappetizing (for me, anyway) about a limp fry. At lunch it seems they prioritize their online orders more than their in person orders, so expect a wait (or have the forethought to order ahead of time online).

First thing's first: Get. The. Fries. It's like a fresh batch of McDonald's fries dusted generously…read morewith shawarma seasoning. I could have just eaten a bag of those and been completely content. Second: a falafel sandwich will fill you right up. I opted for the Nura Falafel Pocket, and it was a mighty fine choice. I loved the pillowy pita; the falafel reminded me of NYC; and I appreciated Nura's twists with the pickled beets, garlic yogurt, and cucumber dill salad. After the fact I saw that I could have added spicy harissa for an additional charge, and I wish I had seen that when I placed my order. This pocket would have benefited from some heat, as it did have a sweet note from the beets. My only gripe was that I didn't get any hummus until the very end. That was too long to wait! Nura was 2/2 overall, so I'm giving them 5/5 stars. Come here for lunch, Yelpers, and you'll be pleased!

Fantastic restaurant. Service and food all excellent. We all really enjoyed our visit here. It is…read moretapas style. We ordered 12 dishes for a group of 5. Chickpea fries were the #1 highlight for everyone. I also really like the Halloumi and Moroccan carrots. Highly recommend. Gets busy, make a reservation. Food tips: Chickpea fries are a must Drink tips: Basil Martini

Upscale dining with a genuinely reasonable price tag - especially when it comes to the Evo…read moreexperience/chef's tasting. Worth every penny, we left absolutely stuffed. The menu experience was smaller/limited options but offered "greatest hits" so that you didn't miss out on the overall experience. With seats right up at the counter and in perfect view of the kitchen, the team whipped out a coursed/well-timed menu. We enjoyed the chickpea fries, spread + breads, moroccan carrots, falafel, halloumi and to top it all off, the lamb ribs. It was so aggressive in the best way possible. The cocktail menu is fun, inventive and pairs well with most of the dishes. Their NA drinks were thankfully, not boring either. The only drawback for me here is the counter-top/high-top dining experience is the only available seating option unless you're participating in the upstairs private area. The restaurant is clearly very sleek and modern, but I felt like it took away from the experience of making this particularly special. Would recommend this restaurant for 2 people - hard to enjoy with a larger group!

This is a great place for fresh Mediterranean fast food that you can try their creations or create…read moreyour own. Set up similar to chipotle's where you choose a base, protein and toppings or go with one of their pre-determined ones. I had smoked harissa chicken and created my own bowl. The chicken was flavorful, as were all the sides and toppings. Loved their hummus and tzatziki. Great healthy option to fast food. The space was clean and the waitstaff were helpful.

Never tried the mall location but wanted to. Happy to try the new Falmouth location. You must turn…read moreinto the shopping center where Ocean State and Planet Fitness are (at the light). The first left is for the gas station and car wash, go to the stop sign then turn left. Lots of fresh options. We made our bowls though they have lots of premade options for you as well. There is a kiosk you can order from when you walk in but if you are like me, I look to look at the ingredients and add them. They were super helpful describing some of the tomato based dips I wasn't familiar with and offered me a sample of a picked turnip which was salty but yummy. To end we split some baklava. It was chocolate I believe or hazelnut maybe (couldn't tell) but it was incredible. My custom bowl had no rice: arugula, gyro meat, tzatziki, red pepper feta type dip, raw and pickled onions, cukes, pickled turnips, feta cheese, parsley and two dressings/sauces to top: lemon & olive oil and white garlic. Will definitely eat here again. They also have fries that they can add toppings to as well.

Went here for brunch the other day and was impressed. The service was super friendly and they even…read moregave us a couple free mocktails. So refreshing and needed. They have a wide open space with lots of tables, and a big bar. It would be a great space for a big party as they have lots of room and a lot of the Old Port spots don't have much seating. We got brunch food and it was great as well. The waitress, kitchen staff and service were amazing! I will be back.

Picked up takeout from Tiqa a few nights ago and unfortunately it was just okay…read more Portions are tiny for the prices and the food itself was basically thrown into containers with no forethought. Maybe food is better if you eat in the restaurant...but I definitely don't recommend take out.

First time here. Third in line and was told it would be about 15 min. One dish cane out about 20…read moremin wait and almost finished before the second dish arrived. Waited 35 min for chicken shawarma and lentil soup? The food was mediocre and definitely not worth that kind of wait...we wont be back.

From the outside, it looks like a run-down tattoo parlor…read more When you go to the front door on Main Street, you are directed to the side door. Courage. The interior is transformative. The decor is Turkish; tables are flanked by comfortable sofas and pillows. No one was at the counter. The trick is you have to bang on the bell. The young lady who appears is cheerful, greeting, efficient. Indicate you are eating in, but stand there and order from the menu posted. The food: I dislike rice, or thought I did- their rice is sublime. What do they add to it? The baba ghanoush is the best I've tasted. My friend got chicken kabob and raved about it. My curried chicken was equally good. You won't have room for the baklava but take some home (and hide it from the family or it will disappear.) I'll be back. More of that rice for one thing.