this place has been on my radar for a while and i'm so glad i tried it! they serve rice bowls with…read moreplenty of toppings and the workers are very sweet. you order at the counter and there are menus next to it. my friend got the lamb rice bowl and i got a chicken bowl that had chickpeas at the bottom of the bowl (forgot what they were called ) my bowl had some tzatziki sauce on the left side and some broth on the right side. both were fantastic! i also had pita chips lining the edge of the bowl and they gave every bite such a satisfying crunch. the portions are perfect and i also love how there was a side of pickles. i hope to come back and try more of their menu! can't recommend this place enough

***Update - bad gastrointestinal very next morning / partner in equal distress - not going back -…read morelowered from 3 star to 2 star *** Ordered The Original. Was very 'soupy' and heavy on yogurt. Falafel was flavorful, but for $8 a little expensive for the portion. Two people running the restaurant, so the food came out at different times. Fries were soggy. One of the apps had a lot of olive oil in it, poured off a quarter cup. Wouldn't order the Original again, but other dishes looked interesting (half eaten before I could get a full picture). Mixed reviews around the table.

This place delivers real Kurdish and Turkish food without trying to overcomplicate it. The tantuni…read morewas packed with flavor, the menemen was excellent, and the kunefe finished the meal exactly right. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and well prepared. The server was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. There are still plenty of things on the menu I want to come back and try. Solid food, strong service, and absolutely worth a visit.

Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful ambience, lovely neighborhood…read more Seriously, the food is to die for. You have to try this place.. Kurdish and Turkish. One of the appetizers was this mix of yogurt and carrots and I don't know what but it was incredible.

Had an amazing lunch here with my friends. Food was delicious and the experience of this place is…read moreabsolutely beautiful. We didn't have to wait long for our food.

Back here in July after the 4th, only because I was craving with what else: Lamb Shank! LOL…read more We were seated, like our only chair, favorite chair, the same one again, must be our lucky day, again! Glad to see the same waitress, like we've had before. Again! We ordered the Lentil Soup and the Tabouli Salad (again) for side dishes. Why order anything else, if these are the reasons, why we keep coming back! The only difference: the bread! No matter, we like this bread, too.

What a sweet quaint little restaurant. My daughter and I went there yesterday for Mother's Day. It…read morewas a beautiful day and while they have outdoor seating we elected to eat inside. Reviewing the menu, there were lots of yummy things to choose from but ultimately we both could not resist the Lamb shank. I'm sad I didn't take a picture of it. It was so tender and delicious. It came with perfect Basmati rice and a side of eggplant stew that was exquisite! I've never had eggplant stew and it was luscious. I dream to about it all night long. It was quiet, comfortable, music was great; songs we all know but with native instruments and flare. We had house red wine - not a big selection of alcohol, which is fine the food is and should be the star. Our sever (Sorry my old lady brain forgot his name) but the good looking bald guy(LOL) was nice and personable. It was such a great low key dining experience that just made the day even better. I highly recommend this cute place and we will be back- there are a lot more wonderful food to try!

I need 1 more Halah type restaurant, the one I picked last week, did looked awful from the First…read moreImpression, and it adds up, as we got closer to the front door. My first impression as we entered here was: the AC was on, and I'm not ready for AC (yet), and the inside was too elegant, and empty. We waited awhile, when a staff appeared. We picked a seat outside, where the weather was pleasant and shady. I needed badly, to use the restroom, so I went back inside, only to be told it's outside. The mural on the walls, obscured the door to the restroom. But, there was no TP, no paper towel, and the trash was full. I had to use a toilet seat cover paper, for my TP, and went back to my seat, not happy with what I just did! I told my husband, who then told the staff, because HE need to use the restroom, too. (We've been gone all morning, this is now lunch hour). The staff gave water, menu and we ordered: The Lamb Shank. I love the eggplant stew! There's also a small salad with the Basmati rice. Also Chicken Kabob Mezza Platter with Pita bread. It was not until we're done eating, and ready to get up, did I notice there was cubed cucumber in the thaziki. But, it's got a very strong vinegar flavor, but I did like the hummus and the ghanoush. (When we eat at these places, we always pick the lamb shanks, btw). I had the other half, for my dinner tonight. The server was friendly, helpful and responsive. The atmosphere, was pleasant, and the photo taken of me, hubby thought I could pass as an Iraqi woman! LOL Thanks for the bag. We picked some crabapples, from down the street, there were 4-5 large trees ready for the pickin' from the sidewalk.

Cardamom in rice!?! My mind is blown!…read more Literally, the best chicken shawarma plate I've ever had! Their food is delicious and has such depth. The hummus was smooth and absolutely delicious! Cannot wait to have again and share with others. And everything is halal!

The perfect way to start this tired teacher's summer break. Absolutely delicious. Shukran!…read more The flavors are wonderful. There's a little something extra in the baklava that gives it a unique taste. Their tea is also delicious, but what makes it all even better is the hospitality, especially from the sister of the Falahi bros. The only drawback for me is that it's a little spendy. Otherwise I'd eat here much more frequently. Perfect for a nice treat though!

sometimes overcooked and hard to take out due to business of the employees, but overall is okayread more

Food was so fresh and delicious as always Service is always…read moreso welcoming Ambiance is authentic and pleasant

First time here so of course I had to get a lamb gyro! The service was very adequate and had my…read moreorder in a few minutes and the owner even brought it to my car. A quick warning, do not try to eat a lamb gyro in your car lol. It had a good portion of lamb but I did find it rather over salty. He did offer me hot sauce but forgot to give it to me. The veggies seemed fresh but I only counted 1 chunk of tomato so a little dissatisfied there. Overall the gyro was good, and price was reasonable. So I will probably go back again another time

Decent lamb gyro with large portions in soft pillowy pita. Fast pick up service after ordering…read moreonline. I do wish there were a bit more spices in the meat, it was very mild.

Kinda tasty fast casual food at Cascade Station. Lots of food options at this outdoor mall near…read morePortland Airport. Mediterranean is one of my favorites so the hubby and I agreed to Baba's. They were not busy during dinner hours on a Sunday evening. The employees were mostly in the back and came out to the counter when we were present. Service was reserved yet polite. My go-to is either a falafel plate or wrap. Went with a wrap this time and I found it to be kinda tasty. It was dry so I asked for tzatziki sauce on the side and they gave it to me. Hubby was really impressed though with his lamb and beef shawarma and raved about how good the sauce was. For beverages, just a bottle of Fanta for the hubby and iced water w/lemon for me. The beverage dispenser was out of order and the lemonade dispenser appeared to be getting cleaned or something. Overall, Baba's was A-OK!

Walked into Baba's Mediterranean Grill for dinner. We were greeted and took a look at the menu; it…read morewas our first time. Pictures giving suggestions on ordering were absent from the menu. We would have thought they would even have pictures of popular dishes on the wall. The server behind the counter helped with suggestions, but was unenthusiastic. We told the server we had taken the last two forks by the soda machine, but they never refilled the container. When I used the restroom to wash my hands, there were no paper towels in the dispenser or an air-dryer. . The food was delicious. And suffered no ill effects. I did ask for a table knife to cut the large portions of meat in my dish. And I was given a plastic fork. While we were eating, a group of people came in, and the server told them they were "Closed". One of the men was walking out upset when the server said, 'he was kidding'. Wow! How unprofessional. Bottom line: I like giving favorable reviews, and it pains me to give a 1-2 star review, but it is necessary in hopes they make corrections or people find somewhere else to eat. Two lunch-size meals came to just over $50.00. The overall experience was meh . Unable to recommend this restaurant to friends and family, based on our experience.

My second time here and it did not disappoint. The service was excellently coordinated with 2 other…read moreservers by our waitress. The food was delicious and the warm flatbread with hummus was a favorite. As a party of 8 we were ushered upstairs which was much quieter for making conversation.

Tried Nicholas Restaurant in Portland and went with the gyro and babaganoush…read more The gyro was really solid--tender, well-seasoned meat with that classic savory flavor, wrapped up with fresh toppings and sauce that tied it all together. The babaganoush was smooth, smoky, and super flavorful without being too heavy. Portions were generous and everything came out fresh. It's one of those spots that feels consistently reliable when you're craving good Mediterranean food done right. Definitely a place I'd go back to for a casual but satisfying meal.

So, my husband and I decided to share a Philly Cheesesteak from this place, it was like a gyro and…read morea Philly had a baby, and wow it was good! We supersized it since we were sharing, but holy moly it was immense in size, we could have done the regular size. The meat was delicious, the sauce was good, yummy veg, and the bread I think had been buttered and then grilled before serving. Seriously a delicious sandwich. Is it a true Philly cheesesteak? No. Am I sad? No. Loved it, would get it again. Service was stellar, really nice guy and this place is at The Fork station in Gresham so they have a bar and lovely seating, so a fun environment overall.

This was an epic gyro cheesesteak. I'm not sure it is supposed to be, but it should be on purpose…read more The flavors of a grill that cooks gyro all day, add provolone, bell peppers and a friend. This is a massive sandwich, enough for two. Service is on a pager system, pick up at the window. Nice and clean food truck station "the fork" in Gresham.