Absolutely loved the falafel platter here! The falafels are perfectly done. All the sides in the…read moreplatter were great too - tabouli was super fresh, hummus was so creamy and the Cole slaw was perfect side to go with. In general I am not a fan of potato salad but theirs was pretty good. We also ordered (not pictured) grilled eggplant platter and this was amazing as well. I just wish they would have given some more quantity of eggplant so it makes up for a filling meal. It is located inside the Jewish center so if you are ordering via doordash + pickup, be sure to carry your ID as there is a security guard at the entrance (who was super rude! Not the restaurant problem though).

yrs ago we would get falafels at garbonzos on se hawthorne, and loved them.....we cycled to the…read moreannual waterfront blue's festival on saturday 7-4-26, and saw the food truck...we were happy they were there, and hope we see them at more in portland at the festivals ......we shared the falafel pita at the festival, and it was as delicious as in the past....we wish garbonzos would have a food truck or brick/mortar back on the east side, but we understand the situation why they don't....the service was quick, 5 min. the falafel was ready, and the staff was real friendly....it was so relaxing to enjoy a delicious falafel, listening to the bands at the blue's festival...thx so much....

This is a new cart that appears to have taken over the body of the Golden Saigon Pho cart. Checking…read moreout the menu, this place has potential. However, I was a little disappointed in the meal. I ordered the special, which was a Shawarma Plate (chicken). It came with rice, hummus, bread, and tabouli. The presentation was decent, I mean, the meal looked pretty good but it was lacking. The chicken didn't have enough spice to it, it was somewhat bland. I could pick out a few of the key spices used but nothing really stood out. Every now and then I would get a bite and think "that's what I'm looking for" but, it wasn't consistent throughout the dish. The rice was not bad but again, kind of plain. Going in for the hummus I got a good taste of garbanzos but not much else. I was hoping for a tinge of tahini, garlic, or lemon (or all of them) but just couldn't find what I wanted in it. The bread was also lacking in much substance, just your average flat bread (not bad but, when the hummus isn't up to par you're really just eating bread and garbanzos). The rescuing component of the meal was the tabouli (or tabbouleh to many). The parsley was there with a bit of mint and enough tomato to accent the bulgur. I actually really enjoyed the salad. In fact, mixing the salad in with a bit of the shawarma and hummus made for a decent makeshift sandwich with the bread. All in all, they need to work on the balance of spices and flavor in the food. Shooting for what they did with the tabbouleh would be a good start. As it stands now, just too many bland or mediocre components to the whole thing. Being a pretty new cart, I'm hoping they can bring it up a notch as I'm always looking for a good Mideastern place to eat.

(Found this cart at Green Castle food pod -- NE 20th and Everett)…read more This is a halal cart with a good-sized menu. Pictures are posted next to the menu to give one an idea of what the food looks like. Food porn at its finest. You can get a plate or a wrap on several of the options. I simply got a simple $5 lamb gyro here (chicken option also available). Very reasonable price and perfect as street food. As usual, I am partial toward the thicker pitas for gyros because, for me, it stands up to a substantial amount of food packed inside. Juicy, delicious strips of lamb and fresh vegetables. I hoped for feta -- even if it costs a little extra -- but at least at the time of my visit, there was no such option. The tzatziki could use just a bit more seasoning to compensate for the lack of feta. Overall, I'd say it was still a success. The Zataar Pizza ($3) also caught my eye. It's an Arabic food popular in many Middle Eastern countries. Saw some pics online and it looks pretty damn good. I'll have to give that a try someday. Another trip to this cart is in my future!

We just had our 2nd meal here and it was fantastic! How is their butter chicken and naan so good?!…read more We have tried a lot of Indian restaurants over the years and based on flavor, quality and naan, this might be our new favorite! Definitely try their butter chicken on your first visit. We tried their butter bombs and they were excellent as well. Customer service was great! We were well taken care of. We will be back!

I simply love this place. They are one of the very rare chaat houses in the uses which combine…read morehigh quality homemade chaat, with authentic taste and excellent customer service. Their vada paav, chole bature, paratha and chicken curry are something I just can't have enough of. Thank you for being there! The ambience is fun too with good outdoor sitting

Great food, I just don't like the service. The guys in there actively ignore you and make you feel…read morelike you're bothering them. They're nice enough once the acknowledge you but genuinely upsetting. Again, good food but you gotta sacrifice the service and sometimes the wait.

In the midst of a drab city and busy highway this is a hidden gem. Service was great and the food…read moreis fantastic. If you are speeding through Lincoln City, hit the brakes and stop long enough for a meal here.

I've been eating here for quite awhile now and always thought was really good. I must say they have…read morestepped up their game! The food was awesome this time! Thank you to the entire staff! I'm definitely eating here more often.

I just got a chicken shwarma gyro at the Barbur location. The chicken was tough and did not appear…read moreto be fresh. I was unable to finish it. Do not intend to return, although it's in my neighborhood and I used to love it.

Always enjoy their food , small cart with my favourite pad Thai ,definitely recommendread more

I don't typically write restaurant reviews, but after multiple bad experiences, I felt the need to…read moresay something about the food safety at this establishment... Over several visits, I've noticed a pattern of issues that have been really disappointing. The portions of meat have been consistently skimpy, I've received chicken that was either undercooked or had an unpleasantly crunchy texture, and tonight was the final straw--I found several strands of hair baked into my order of calamari. I just wanted to ensure that people are aware of this before ordering. Lemon Leaf please do better and prioritize your overall food safety for the sake of your customers health.

I love this place! Extremely inexpensive and super unique and tasty. Its a really fun place to take…read morekids to eat with their hands, sit on the floor, eat meat off the bone but I also like getting take out for large groups from them because its easy to feed a crowd. They have the best chai in Portland for sure! I'd recommmend the Goat Sports and the Sambusa most of all. Super kind staff, friendly and up for teaching about a less well known cuisine of the world!

The food was excellent and a great value at the price. The Mahamri bread was divine, the Sambusas…read morewere delicious, the lamb was cooked perfectly. the chai was the best I've had in recent memory. The service was extremely friendly and prompt. It was a fun and comfortable atmosphere. We sat on the floor in one of the curtained private areas. I can't wait to go back.

A wonderful experience. The food was excellent. The flavors blended well and there was a . The…read morestaff was warm and friendly. I would go there again.

Looking for tasty Indian food in Southwest Portland? Check out New Taste of India…read more They've got a convenient parking lot, super friendly staff, and consistently delicious food, but the real standout is the chai. Seriously, it might be the best chai tea in the city. I'm pretty new to Indian food, and a coworker introduced me to this spot last year. Since then, it's become our go-to, we pretty much don't go anywhere else. I especially love the garlic naan, and they offer a solid variety of dishes along with great lunch specials. The flavors lean a bit on the sweeter side, and the spice levels are approachable, which makes this a great spot if you're just getting into Indian cuisine. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. And honestly, even if you don't go for a full meal, stop in for the chai. It's that good.