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.

This place was fantastic. The flavors were amazing. We ordered the 1/2 lamb chops and the shalom…read moreplate. The hummus is so smooth and the labneh was lemony and delicious. They hand roll out the pitta bread in the open kitchen and it comes out warm and fresh from the oven. The service was lovely the staff was helpful and refilled our water consistently. 11 out of 10 stars. Would eat here again.

We always wanted to try this place and we're glad we did. We went on a Tuesday night after visiting…read moreOMSI and just walked to the restaurant. We didn't have a reservation, but there's was room at the bar alongside the kitchen. That's always the best place to sit because it's like getting a show with dinner. Speaking of dinner, it was excellent. We started with a roasted eggplant dip served with a round, fluffy pita bread. So yummy. Next came falafel with tahina and green S'hug sauce, which gives it a spicy kick. The six falafel balls were light and airy, not dense and dry like lots of falafel we've had in the past. Finally, we ended with chicken shawarma, a wonderful confit chicken dish, nicely seasoned, sitting atop large pita pillow. We just folded it up and went from there. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. They suggest ordering two dishes per person, but you don't need to. Three dishes is plenty (even two) depending on what you get. We washed it down with a pilsner beer and homemade blackberry soda. The portions are generous. We'll definitely go back and sample several other dishes.

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.

I was checking out friends' reviews on Yelp, and came across a review of Chef Agir Restaurant Bar…read more My friend gave a glowing review and I zoomed in on a couple of pictures. On a picture of the menu, I saw that there were quite a few items that were vegan. The description of the food sounded delicious! I instantly wanted to check this Turkish restaurant out! I also immediately thought of friends that lived in the neighborhood! I messaged my friends telling them I wanted to try this place out. Now, most of my friends have busy schedules, so it takes quite a while to coordinate. As luck would have it, 3 of us were available this very day! We arranged to meet at 1:15ish. While waiting for my friends, I got some complimentary Turkish tea, it was quite good. Then I put in an order for the appetizer sampler plate. The order arrived just as my friends did. They actually walked to the restaurant. The appetizer sampler consisted of Ezme, Tarator, Muhammara and Eggplant salad. Three of the four items were vegan the Tarator contained yogurt. My favorite was the Muhammara. My friends enjoyed the shared appetizer. It came with pita bread, and when the basket was emptied, we were asked if we wanted more. For my entree, I ordered the vegan Tantuni wrap with oyster mushrooms. The flavor was outstanding! My friends were both loving what they ordered. A friend also got the turnip juice. Said it was an interesting flavor, was not expecting that. The ambiance was casual but inviting. The service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious! I definitely plan on coming back again!

From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely exceptional. Ali the owner was warm,…read moreattentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great dining experience and every recommendation was spot on. The food was even better than the service. The chicken kabob was incredibly juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, while the lamb kabob was flavorful, cooked to perfection, and melted in your mouth. Every bite was fresh and delicious. It's not often you find a restaurant that excels in both outstanding hospitality and amazing food, but this place absolutely does. If you're looking for delicious kabobs and top-notch customer service, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. We'll definitely be coming back. I'll miss you Ali but we'll be back!

This is a great restaurant. Subtle decorations....very nice service from a small staff. Food is…read moreexcellent....i loved my lamb....the rice was great. My wife loved her kofta dish. They include a service charge which eliminates the need to do math.

Lebanese inspired burger at ya hala on a brioche bun, seven-spice chicken, crunchy toum-dressed…read moreslaw, more toum, French fries. Seven-spice chicken, crunchy toum-dressed slaw, and a double hit of that garlicky toum. Topped with a pile of fries, just like on the beaches of Beirut. Let's get some bite into it. But even before that you can smell what will hit you next a delicious taste of garlicky sauce. And the first bite confirmed that. A not-too-overpowering garlic taste, followed by the crunchy pickle the salty fries and the delicious chicken patty, makes it an outstanding burger with a really unique flavor profile! Well done. The crunchy fresh Cole slaw give it another layer of freshness. The hole burger is a smart composition. If I'll have to recommend something to. Ale or even better would be to put the slaw on top of the meat. With it being on the bottom half of the bun it makes the bun quickly early soggy but that's is or taking away anything from how awesome the burger is taste wise. About ya hala if you want to make a quick break and vacation into Lebanon without here they play authentic music and have a nice decor putting you directly into a cafe in Beirut. Also don't forget to grab one or two of their outstanding sweets. I had reinig the shortbread cookies just Yumm!

Our group tried the quarter chicken meal and kafta kabob plates which were decent, but the lamb…read moreshawarma wrap was pretty subpar. One employee apologized for our "long wait" and offered us extra pita on the house, which was nice, although we honestly didn't feel like we had waited that long. The odd part was that the extra pita was never actually brought out. We didn't care enough to ask for it, but it was strange to offer something and then never follow through. Service overall was also pretty lacking. I tipped in the beginning (you pay before getting your meal) and was expecting decent service, but aside from someone bringing the food to our table, there really wasn't any. We ordered at the counter, got our own water cups and pitcher, and nobody checked on us during the meal. Since you order and pay upfront, it honestly felt like there wasn't much incentive for them to provide any service after. The food had some decent items, but between the underwhelming shawarma and almost nonexistent service, the experience was disappointing.

Phenomenal…read more Fantastic, flavorful, and beautifully prepared food. A stellar space and ambiance. The service was kind, prompt and thorough. I absolutely recommend and cannot wait to come back!

We only ordered the Mezze plate which is shown on the menu for 19 dollars but they charged me 20…read more The veggies were a joke and the hummus was Trader Joe's quality. Nicholas restaurant is the place to go for a true mezza plate that is worth every cent and is truly delicious.

Tusk has jumped into the rankings for one of my favorite restaurants. We'd been wanting to try it…read morefor quite some time but as to be expected, they are usually full. I do recommend a reservation just to secure your spot. They've got beautiful interior decor and a very nice patio with windows that connect both dining areas. Cameron was our waiter and he was great. Explained that the concept at Tusk is shareable plates. We love this because we get to try a but of everything! We had the hummus, beets, salad, potatoes, carrots and chicken. Every plate was delicious and beautifully plated. While the food was great, the drinks were SENSATIONAL!! Likely some of the best cocktails I've had in pdx. Not only did they taste amazing, they're stunning to look at. Highly recommend the "Your boyfriend is gay" drink. Tusk should absolutely be on your list to visit / experience. You'll be happy that you did.

Tusk is just that girl. The space is packed with plants,…read morealways spotless, and has that feeling where you instantly know you're somewhere good. Mediterranean-inspired, fresh, and leaves you feeling full without feeling heavy. I'm still not over the fact that they got rid of brunch. The shakshuka was so so good! Bring it back, please ;) I've had dinner here as well but brunch was so memorable. They have a covered outside patio as well, but we sat inside. Great service, and every time I come in, I feel genuinely welcomed by the staff.

The falafels were really soft! One of the best falafels I've ever had to be honest. I feel like…read moreI've had falafels that were dry or too salty or too much batter, but I felt like the falafels here were just perfect! I really enjoyed the hummus plate. The lady was very nice! Make sure to also try the hot sauce. It's definitely a hole in the wall.

Friendly family owned. They make almost everything themselves so you will feel the warmth homemade…read moremeals and services. It was a husband and wife team when we dined in so we chatted with them both during our meal. Free street parking in this section of State Street. P. Y. Provides toilet cover seats.