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.

Really tasty spot! First time having more than an appetizer, and it was all so good. I love that…read morethey give each table a nice warm pita to start. The food is fresh, and the service is excellent. My chicken shawarma wrap was very flavorful. I would totally get it again but maybe get the sauce on the side since the pita can get soggy. Note: They do have some free parking spots right in front.

Absolutely incredible ambience from the moment I walked in; the space feels just like home. TALK…read moreabout quality the food is amazing. The design is upscale and the service is impeccable. They really know how to treat you like Family. What an incredible restaurant; would highly recommend for everybody. Tell Louai AyCe sent you. Enjoy the incredible service!

I've been coming to this place since they first opened and realized I've never done a review…read morebefore! This place is an absolute staple and GEM of a middle eastern restaurant out here in Oregon. I am super picky when it comes to this food as my uncle and family in general has spoiled me with the best of the best and I can honestly say Al Hawr is one of less than a handful of places that does it all right. The staff is super friendly and represents the absolute best of middle eastern hospitality. Everytime I go, it always feel like I'm back with family enjoying all the delicious foods they prepared. I would highly recommend the sampler for your first time so you can get a taste of everything for the appetizers. Also cannot recommend enough the battata harra. The absolute best crispy potatoes you'll ever have!!

What a fantastic restaurant. Food is absolutely marvelous. I had a lamb kebabs and a bloody mary…read moretoo and it was fantastic.

Service was spectacular, food was disastrous. Supermarket 1mm thick "gyro" meat that I highly doubt…read moreever met a lamb. Not even the Kronos, a great option if you don't have a rotisserie, this was absolute garbage. And $4 for house made "hot sauce"? Get some samba in your life cause that was as depressing as the "meat".

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.

For sure the best Lebanese food in Hillsboro, maybe the best in all of Oregon!…read more I've had Falafel in many restaurants surrounding Portland and this is the best by far. Very moist, tender and loads of flavor, unlike most places that serve it drier than a week old biscuit. Their Hummus is creamy and delicious. The best I've had anywhere and it comes with a huge piece of flatbread. The rice was light and fluffy, steamed to perfection. Atmosphere is warm, cozy Mediteranian; service was fast and attentive; food was abundant and delicious; prices are fair and very reasonable. Seriously nothing not to love about this amazing restaurant! My only complaint is their takeout boxes are made of single-use plastic.

The place is pretty and service was great. Plenty of parking spots at the front…read more I got the Kafta shish kabob and it was juicy and filling. My only complaint that there were barely any onions? The beef shawarma plate was completely disappointing. My partner ended up getting it with the mango rice. The beef was dry and mango rice didn't even have a hint of mango at all. For the kabob, they give you a whole roasted tomato but for the shawarma plate, they give you a slice of tomato lol. We also got the kunafeh, which was good and completely balanced.

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.

We'd been wanting to try Tangier Moroccan Restaurant since moving here a year ago, and it was…read moreabsolutely worth the wait. The space is warm, charming, and intimate, and the hospitality was just as memorable. The woman serving us was incredibly welcoming--and may have also been the cook and owner. The food was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, and served in very generous portions. I loved the lamb shawarma and warm pita straight from the oven. My mint lemonade was delicious, and my husband's Turkish coffee may have converted me from my lifelong cappuccino devotion. A wonderful downtown find with authentic hospitality, beautiful ambiance, and truly delicious food. Highly recommend.

My friend and I decided to eat here for lunch as it was convenient and a nice day outside. It had…read morebeen awhile since I've been back here. The interior is spacious. We started off work some Moroccan tea while we waited for our food. The tea was good (slightly sweet for me), but had a good aroma to it. I ordered the meat combo plate which included - lamb, chicken, and kaftan. The meat were properly seasoned and flavorful. We also preferred a pita bread and asked for some of their spicy sauce. The spicy sauce definitely had a kick and if you like spice, I would suggest getting it. Overall, we had a decent lunch.

Delicious authentic Lebanese food. Amazing food, ambiance & service. I was here on a Friday night…read moreand they even had a belly dancer. Their lamb and rice dish was unbelievable. Can't wait to return and try more things on their menu. The owners really take pride in their restaurant which has been a staple here in Portland for over 20 years.

Al-Amir Restaurant has been in Portland forever and is the classic spot…read more We had a big group gathering and the restaurant were quite easy to work with, great service, ambience and a big back area with multiple table. They also had a special dinner buffet with selective vegetarian & non-vegetarian options for a fixed price. We also had the option to order off the main menu. There is also a bar area up front with smaller tables. The staff were very friends and kudos to them to handling a bigger group without any issues. We were also surprised by the belly dancing artist, which definitely made for a memorable night. To sum it up - Delicious Lebanese food, fun music, lively conversations, and an unforgettable belly dancing performance that brought such fun energy to the night!

Like the other one star review I'm wondering if I'm eating at the same place as the others. I went…read morehere based on the multiple 5 star reviews. Not good. I had the fried cauliflower plate. The cauliflower was soaked in some vinegar and then fried. It had zero crisp. I ate it, but regretted it and it even left a gross aftertaste. Going to have to find something else to get the taste out of my mouth. The service was also exceptional uncaring.

Solid falafel plate! The rice was a bit bland but the falafels were delicious. Quick service too. I…read morewould definitely try a wrap in the future. Big portions!

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.