First, some advice: Ignore the one-star reviews- it is…read moreunethical to post such reviews based on one visit, and the reviews are not accurate at any rate. Don't, for heaven's sake, park on Forest Ave. With the lane-hopping speedsters it is too dangerous for you to exit from the driver's side. There is ample room to turn in to the parking area in front of the restaurant. The various containers of treasures in the coolers are not labeled; bring a roll of masking tape and a marker pen. The staff will help you label your items. (They are courteous, engaging . Now, I will assume this is your first visit and that you are getting take out for two. Start with a bag of bread. Add a container of Persian pickles, and one of olives. Get 1-3 containers of the various hummus. Add one tabbouleh. One babaganoosh. You will need two containers of the baklava so there is no resentment harbored between the two of you. There is mushroom soup, frozen. Take one. For meat, you will see soups/stews of chicken, lamb, beef. There is no goat. Any of those meat dishes are celestial; you will swear they are the best you've ever tasted. Depending upon how much restraint you exercise, this should cost you $50-75 and will comprise several meals. Tip generously- you will be back and you'll want them to remember you.

Ordered from their website and waited for delivery, until a grubhub driver called me and told me…read more"sorry, I'm here and they're closed." I had been waiting 1.5 hours. Got text confirmation and estimated delivery time for my order and everything. Go elsewhere. They close randomly and don't tell anyone, but still take people's money.

Ordered to go from here. Small little place, some parking, worker was nice and made sure not just…read moreanyone could pick up my order and go LOL. Very nice workers. The falafel was pretty crispy and the inside was slightly moist. The tahini sauce helped elevate the falafels. I loved the chicken shwarma and the sauce that went well with the juicy chicken. The bread was toasted and very good. I enjoyed this, and would probably eat here regularly for a chicken shwarma if I lived nearby. I'd try more things if I ever pass through here again. They have some parking, not a lot. I definitely recommend the shwarma.

Very intimate, small lunch spot that I went to with two coworkers. Outdoor seating is available,…read morewith minimal front parking space. And it seems I wasn't the only one who discovered this hidden gem. When we got here, the spot was packed inside. Despite this we ordered three different items for a sit-down experience, and still received everything within 25 minutes. I ordered the lamb shawarma wrap on one occasion, and it was love at first bite. The wrap itself was toasted to a perfect brown crisp on the outside, yet retaining softness underneath, where it encapsulated the ranch-like sauce where it mixed with the sliced lettuce, carrots, onions and tomatoes to give it a well rounded, mixed, creamy flavor of the vegetables. The lamb meat itself was the primary vehicle of salt and spice (with emphasis on the garlic), yet never being dry. All this being considered, the wrap never fell apart, and held together the entire journey. I made the mistake of ordering the lamp wrap my first go here, because the next occasion I came here, I got the chicken shawarma bowl. Although the rice, sauce, chicken and vegetables all inherited the same flavor profile as the wrap, the bowl fell wildly below my expectations as it was impossible to get a truly full bite of every single thing utilizing a small fork. Nonetheless, this is truly the spot for a reliable bite that emulates a small taste of the Middle East.

Evo was recommended to us, and we were not disappointed during our recent trip to Portland. Our…read moreserver was friendly and knowledgeable. We chose to sit at a table upstairs (mezzanine). There was also an option to sit at the counter downstairs. We started with the chickpea fries, which were spiced well with a crispy exterior and creamy texture inside. It was a unique way of serving chickpeas. I had the NY strip steak, which I enjoyed, but a tip if you're going. The medium rare was closer to rare in my opinion. If you like medium rare, I'd ask for medium. My wife had the mushroom shawarma, which she enjoyed thoroughly and raved about the unique spices.

My wife and I popped in here last night for dinner and a first round of drinks. It was 7pm on a…read moreWednesday and it was at about half capacity, so we had no trouble walking in and being seated right away, though the upstairs seating (which looked really cool) was sadly full. No matter - we got prime seating at the bar with full view of the kitchen and watching everyone prepare everything! Right out of the gate, we were impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and the vibe of the place. Even though it was relatively small, it never felt cramped at all and the decor and look just felt so sleek and modern but also warm and just a place you wanted to be. We started with drinks - an Emerald Oasis for me and a Desert Rose for the lady. The Emerald Oasis was tasty, refreshing, slightly minty with a hint of cucumber, and relatively mild in flavor. The Desert Rose was also equally refreshing with a good amount of smoke flavor and some pleasant floral notes. What's weird to me though is that it's a tequila drink with smoke added... why not just use mezcal and call it a day? I actually mistakenly thought it was mezcal when I tried it as it had a very similar flavor profile. Overall, both solid but not necessarily earth-shattering flavor bombs. For an app, we ordered some seared halloumi to start. It was a pretty small portion (two pieces for each of us equated to about 4 normal size bites each) but the flavor was really nice with a touch of heat from the peppers and a little crunch from the sunflowers. I'm definitely glad we got it and I know halloumi is expensive, but I feel like I could've used just a little more oomph somehow. Next up was the whipped feta. My wife is celiac so they got me some pita on the side and her some crudites in the form of sliced carrots and cucumbers. The pita was warm, slightly chewy, slightly crispy in some spots, and a good amount of fluffiness. The whipped feta was tasty with the pomegranate molasses giving it some depth and character but the whole thing started getting a little soupy and hard to really scoop up without a spoon towards the end. Again, another solid dish but maybe would try the hummus next time. Lastly - entrees. I started with the paprika shrimp. It was a good amount of sauce to cover the whole dish though I feel like it relied a lot on the spiciness instead of depth of flavor. Also, and maybe this is a personal thing, any dish that has shrimp with tails still on but covered in sauce is kind of annoying to get the tails off without getting your hands super messy. I get the presentation of it but still. Also, the chickpeas were slightly dry and crunchy, but that may very well be the intention and design of the dish. I didn't mind it and the sauce balanced it out nicely, but it was a bit unexpected. My wife got the Moroccan mushroom (after an oopsie that sent what was supposed to be hers to another table by mistake first and then fired up a new one right away in about 10 minutes). It was a really nice dish with lots of flavor and locally foraged mushrooms. I'm not a mushroom fan and I even thought it was pretty tasty! All in all, a really solid experience but at the same time just about every item feels like it could have been just a little bit more - whether it was flavor or amount or something. The presentation on everything was full-blown Michelin star quality too (as it was on all the other dishes we saw floating around too), though I question why the large amount random space on the plate on our two entrees. The shrimp I guess you could get away with but half an empty plate on the mushrooms just felt like it was being a little too artsy. I'm not a chef or even a professional food critic though, so what do I know? :) I wouldn't mind going back here but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back either.

We had a graduation dinner at Tiqa Saturday night. It was the perfect choice for us, as we were all…read morevoracious, adventurous eaters. We had everything served for the table (including a soup for which they brought out ramekins and espresso spoons. We had, perhaps, every item of their mezzes (dips, olives, etc.) with a huge, fresh, fluffy pita per person. Then some of every kebab, and some sides. Some of us drank their cocktails, and both mocktails made a hot at the table. Desserts, by and large, were excellent. The two errors are what brought the stars down from a five: the baklava was overbaked. Almost burnt. For a pan Mediterranean restaurant to ruin this regionally ubiquitous treat was a stumble. Then, the person getting sorbet got a different flavor than promised (one of her three) and hated it. Luckily, a gelato eater liked it and was willing to make a scoop for scoop trade. Service was delightful and attentive. Prices do reflect what's happening with inflation, and "small plates" means you pay for each item, sans any included sides. So come prepared, if you can, to share, savor, and relax about the prices.

The menu says gluten free yet every entree has trace amounts of flour in a seasoning. Bummer…read morebecause we love Mediterranean and it could've been great, but I was only able to have salad. :(

My wife and I just had dinner here on Saturday Night 8/8/26 and we order the Lobster Diavolo. We…read morehave to say that it was not as good as what we recalled. The dish used to have calamari, fresh tomatoes, and the sauce had more flavor and broth and not overloaded with garlic paste. Additionally there used to be more pasta than the current dish too. One would think that the pasta is relatively inexpensive compared to the seafood so adding some more pasta shouldn't cut into the profit margin too much. We have eaten at Street & Co for over 28 years and over time the quality of the Lobster Diavolo dish has decreased. Hopefully the current Chef's can bring the Lobstet Diavolo dish back to the way it used to be, one of Street & Co's signature dishes!

Definitely a top notch dining experience in Portland. Our service, cocktails and food were really…read moreenjoyable. The octopus was very nicely grilled and super tender. We were glad the bread service table was nearby (they literally have a full time bread cutting team setup at a butcher block table). Our linguini with freshly steamed little neck clams was delicious. Do not pass up their panna cotta with black currants. I'll be thinking about that dessert for a very long time. Our waitress was so great too. Such a great meal.

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.

I am so happy I found Martha's Restaurant in Hampton Falls. Wyatt helped me at the window, and is…read moresuper hospitable and friendly. I can't speak to the ambiance as I only ordered from the outside window. I ordered the chicken kabob wrap with feta and tzatziki, and spicy tahini on the side. The chicken was well-seasoned and tasted amazing, definitely worth going out of the way for! I asked for the feta & tzatziki inside the wrap, not as a side so I was surprised to be charged $4 more for it since it wasn't a significant amount, like the spicy tahini inside the container. But I'd still come back and order from them. Baklava was delicious & fresh, very happy with overall quality & experience. chicken kabob wrap 10/10 baklava 10/10 If you're in the area, don't let this small restaurant fool you, it is absolutely worth the stop and completely satisfying. I'd love to see Martha's get more recognition for their high quality food & service. Thank you! ambiance: n/a food: 5/5 service: 5/5 Martha's Restaurant: 5/5

Was craving Lebanese food and found this place on Yelp. Let me tell you.... DID NOT DISAPPOINT…read more Best Lebanese food I've found in the states by far! George was so welcoming of us and told us about all of the specials. He explained that his recipes were handed down through his mother. Stopping here for dinner was the highlight of our day :) Thank you, George!

Cute lil mom and pop deli. I ordered the falafel wrap and added feta. I probably could have gone…read morewithout the feta but it was delicious and huge. The pickles were a nice addition, even though it wasn't listed on the menu. Service was okay. I'm pretty we my friend and I caught them on a bad day. It was disorganized and Lola definitely seemed overwhelmed. There were a few customers who walked out because they weren't being helped for a while.

Food is delicious. Might take an extra minute vs what you expect but it's worth it! Look forward to…read moreeating here every summer

Been here a couple times - food is really good. Had an attic char special - tasted great. The…read moreribeye is really good as well. Service is at relaxed pace - allows enjoying company and not feel rushed. Can get a bit warm on hot summer days.

Sunday morning brunch, off season, and it was packed! We had a reservation and I am glad we did…read more We were seated in the front room, happy about that as the back area where the bar is located is pretty tight. Very friendly place, cute brick interior. Had 6 oysters to start, very tasty. Loved my berry French toast and maple sausage. My husband's burger was reported as "good". The sauce under the baked fries was a bit heavy and had a vinegary bite to it. If you are not a brunch person there is the burger and salad but not much else for lunch goers. Service was quick to start then got slow as the kitchen got backed up. Might be best to arrive after noon.

What a welcomed surprise, this is a gem that we stopped into today. Visited the store for hard to…read morefine staples and they had it all! Clean store and great service. We will be back.

This store is perfect! The service is great, everyone is so nice. The food is organized. It's just…read morereally under rated