Have you ever been to a restaurant where you are lucky enough to taste half the menu and everything…read moreis amazing? This is it. From the appetizers to the lamb shank to the multiple cheesecakes- beyond amazing. This is not "Mediterranean" or "Greek" food. This is not a "gyro place". This is authentic Saudi and words do not describe how amazing the food is prepared and served by the kindest family you could ever hope to meet. Spoke to a couple 20-something Saudi guys who had traveled from Seattle to eat food like their moms and grandmas made in their childhoods. They ordered a lot of food and cleaned their plates happily. I am going back next week to try the other half of the menu and cannot wait! This is a must- go restaurant as there is something for everyone, vegan, vegetarian or carnivore The cheesecakes? Home made and mind-bending. Oh, the saffron tea? OMG. Never tasted anything like it. GO!!!! You can thank me later.

Amazing food Nice ambiance…read more The best food i ever had Best pomfret Nice and amazing lamb Best ever bbq chicken I ever had They make people happy this quality food Amazing service Nice vibe of restaurant You got to eat koshari which I tried in Egypt. Amazing or more than amazing quality food Nice service Went 2 times in 2 days for such a quality food They should introduce Bar which will be next level

I had a great experience here. The food and service were both really great. I enjoyed eating hummus…read moreand pita, which was delicious. I totally recommend coming here.

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.

The food is delicious. I strongly dislike that they changed from table service to counter service…read moreafter the pandemic but never switched back.The restaurant went from being a warm Mediterranean restaurant that I would bring family to, to someplace to grab a quick bite. It lost ambience. The food is still very good, but it feels like a cafeteria now. :(

UPDATE: I did brought my luncheon group here, 2023, there were 10 of us, and I forgot to do a…read morereview or post photos of that day. Everyone was quite satisfied, they love Lebanese Food! I believe, they also shopped their little store for some take home treats! We will be having a food-to go, again, so we can compare the difference in how they fixed lamb. During Easter, that's what I was craving, and I didn't get that. UPDATE #2: Because it's Easter, I craved for lamb shanks. Instead of traveling to Vancouver or SW PDX, for two of our favorite restaurants, that have also lamb, I DECIDED to have to-go from Ya Hala, another of our favorite restaurant, because they're only 7 mins. from home. After searching for their menu, I ordered: Spring Lamb Pomegranate-glazed leg of lamb served with spinach-pomegranate sauce, basmati rice, and fresh peas -- $28. (See photo, why I am deducting a star). THIS is not worth $28, and it is something you'd find at a Food Cart for $14. It was also tough! I was so disappointed, and I'm not sure I'll be going back!

The food was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service was special making us feel cared…read morefor. One very very picky eater in our group absolutely loved the hummus- warm fresh bread- rice. Absolutely would recommend this place.

5 starts just for having one of my favorite dishes! I was in Portland for work and my friend and I…read morestopped here for dinner. It's a small place with dim lighting and a handful of tables. We were seated quickly and greeted warmly. There is a nice selection of imported drinks and beers if that's your thing. My friend ordered the lamb shawarma and the portion was really good - lots of meat with rice. I went off the a la carte menu and got stuffed cabbage, 2 pieces of falafel, and a meat pie. My food came with a large piece of freshly baked pita. It was piping hot and the perfect implement to eat my dinner. The meat pie was probably my least favorite because I prefer mine with a tahini sauce and the bread was a little soggy. But the flavor was there and great. The falafel was dense and tasty and came with a tahini sauce to dip in. But my favorite was by far the stuffed cabbage or malfoof. Stuffed cabbage is one of my favorite Arabic dishes and I rarely make it because of how much time it takes. I enjoyed every single bite of that cabbage roll and now it's renewed my resolve to make some at home. All in all - nice staff, good food, quaint place. Definitely check it out!

Food was excellent. Started with salad, hummus and pita. All were terrific and the pita was right…read moreout of the oven. For dinner we ordered the chicken breast and chicken shawarma. Both were very good but the chicken breast was amazing and will order this next time.

The food here is delicious, the service friendly, and the setting (an old house on Hawthorne)…read morereally pleasant. They have some of the best Turkish coffee I've had in a while, and the biggest serving of baklava I've ever seen. Nice enough for a date but also friendly for families.

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!

Great vibes and flavors found here! The beet margarita had a vibrant color with an earthy tone that…read moremixed well with a salted rim. The shredded lamb is rich and flavorful and the chicken and beef were deliciously moist and so good with the tzatziki sauce! The staff were helpful with suggestions for dessert which was a sweetened crispy dish with what seemed like melted cheese underneath. I cannot recall the name of it but if you like something not too sweet this is it! Enjoy!

Have been here maybe 20 more times. way better than Nicholas and other Lebanese places IMHO. The…read moreingredients are not your batch made stuff. Prices are reasonable, portions are great, owner is very funny. Love it.

My favorite thing about Hoda's is the non-stop bread that gets brought out to the table. It is…read morelight, fluffy, and puffed up with air from being fresh out the oven. And of course it goes well with the dips and meze they serve, which are quite tasty. Their menu is decently large and has all the Lebanese hits: falafel, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, etc. They can get quite busy with large groups, as they're a great fit for families. On the night we recently dined, things were a little slow to come out from the kitchen but there was a 10+ person birthday party going on.

First time trying mediterranean/Lebanese food! Our waitress was so sweet and knowledgeable of all…read moreof our questions a great recommendations for us to try! The ginormous fresh pita bread was fantastic along with the oil the serve with it! We tried a few different appetizers and a chicken skewer five stars all the way around!

Love this location. Cute neighborhood. We managed to find parking a block away…read more Amazing gluten free pita bread Amazing mezze. I loved the grape leaves too. Everything is so fresh. I do wish they offered substitutions with some of their platters. Service was quick and we left feeling full and happy

The Food Was AMAZING! Highly recommend ordering from here…read moreif you want delicious, authentic, flavorful and down right loving food. Nicholas is where it's at. The Lamb Kabob, chef's kiss Hummus and pita sooo good. The Falafel has so much flavor, a must try. You can tell the restaurant uses quality ingredients in their food

I really don't recommend spending your money here. I'll say as a disclaimer my review is based on…read morean Uber eats order. I think sometimes restaurants have a different level of quality or care for to go orders and I want to call that out. However, the food is quite expensive, and VERY disappointing. Things I ordered Pita bread - was extremely dry, leathery, un-chewable. Must have been stale. Dip mezza - hummus not smooth, no flavor, Lebneh was ok, baba ghanoush almost tasted of artificial smoke flavoring. Shatta - absolutely not shatta. It was oil with chopped herbs that has definitely gone bad. Again absolutely no flavor. Paid $5 for a tiny to go condiment cup of it! What a rip off. Falafel - meh. Lamp gyro - fiance thought it was ok, but also, very bland. There are so many good middle Eastern restaurants I will definitely never order from this restaurant again. It's really sad when you can tell that an establishment simply does not care about the quality or the culinary technique that goes into their food. Especially when they charge so much!

The owner is so kind and the food is amazingly delicious! I can't wait to try everything on the…read moremenu.

Stopped by here for a quick snack before I headed off to the airport because it was recommended by…read moreEater... maybe I ordered the wrong thing or just got done dirty by Eater but I really couldn't finish my food. Got the falafel plate and za'atar fries and I swear they were just frozen foods reheated and put on a plate with a little garnish. Fries tasted just like OreIda crinkle cut fries with za'atar tossed on the top which were just gross and a whopping $8 (a bag is $4 at Walmart). The falafel was definitely also frozen and reheated, rock hard and flavorless. Maybe they're better at meat dishes but I can't recommend this place based on my experience.