Chicken shawarma was authentic. It's actual shawarma that's on the spinning rotisserie grill. It…read morewas also about a foot long and they are very generous with the amount of meat. Service was great too! My husband got the beef Arabi and he loved it too. They also gave us a lot of extra garlic sauces which I love. We will definitely be back here for all of our shawarma needs. The kebab also smelled very good but I'll have to try it next time! This is probably the best shawarma food truck out here

Came to the food trucks with family. We all ordered from different trucks. My entire party had…read moretheir food and was done eating before I got my food. I looked at my digital receipt. 25 minutes to get my meal. I ended up taking a few bites and then taking it home. The lamb fries were good but not sure it was worth the wait. It appeared to be one person running everything and that may be time to either acknowledge that you're running slow or close it down rather than keep paying customers Waiting so long.

On my 2nd recent trip to Portland, boyfie and I hit up the pods again at Hawthorne Asylum. We both…read morejived with the food options more and I made a beeline to Pelmeni. There's not a lot of Eastern European stuff where I currently live in LA. Only change is that they only offer their "large." I believe it comes with 24 or so dumplings. No options to downsize, but offerings are the same. I got the chicken again with the same condiments as last time: the hot mustard. Added some other stuff on the side like their hot sauce and balsamic vinegar. Tastea as good as I remember! Such a simple meal that's delicious and friendly service as usual.

Great quantity for price. The mustard is the most hellish spicy spice sauce I've ever had, tread at…read moreyour own risk. Good otherwise! I wish there were more sides besides borsch

Gyro Bistro Grill ticks the checkbox for Mediterranean food at the WonderLove food cart pod…read more I got the gyro salad (a little healthy) and a baklava (gotta have a sweet treat). Both were good. They use beepers so you don't have to stick close to wait for your name to be called, and can explore the fun venue.

Our first time visiting this food cart pod and there weren't a lot of options, as many of the…read moretrucks were closed when we got there at 8pm. I ordered the beef kebab plate, but when I received my food, it wasn't beef. It was chicken. The owner forgot to tell me they ran out of beef and decided not to inform me until after I received my food. Food was not bad, but I am disappointed that he failed to let me know he didn't have the time I wanted to order until after he took my payment and cooked it. It just didn't look appealing and reminded me of something else (I'd rather not say what because it's gross)

We were walking by and the smell coming out of here brought us inside. The decor is super cute and…read morea comfortable place to have a meal. The babaganoush and foul were delicious and the homemade hot sauce was amazing! The falafel were very crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside.

These stars are for the food, which was delicious, and not the ambience, which is a cozy but…read morerun-down shop, conveniently located on MLK. Everything our party of four ordered was tasty. Unfortunately the man and woman who run the place carried on a loud, F-bomb laden argument during most of our meal. They had to know we could hear them since the place is so small, but that didn't stop them. We enjoyed the food but it was awkward and we didn't linger. Despite this we would go back, but probably take our orders to go. :)

The beef shawarma was awful. -super dry and 1 dimensional, as was the rice, tabouleh and salad…read more The store-bought pita was served to me in its original packaging, which was disappointing to say the least. *on a positive note* -The falafel is delicious! But that is the only thing I had here that was worth eating. Also when I offered private feedback, (not wanting to leave a negative review originally) this is the owner's response to me... "I am in this business since 1992 and I have tons of satisfied customers from what I got from your sad comment that you are the unhappy person and may god help your partner and family" Super unprofessional...

There are simply not enough stars I could give this place. TEN OUT OF TEN, for both service and…read morefood. I ordered here on a whim while walking through the market and that chicken shawarma has my heart. Garlicky, savory, crunchy, seasoned incredibly--I can't stop thinking about this, as I chomp on my sad, sad microwave meal lunch. I am devastated they're only open on Saturdays, and whenever the market bleeds into Sunday. Devastated. BRB. I'm emailing their catering line to see if I can get shawarma outside of their Saturday pop-up. I'm not even joking..

The food is amazing plus this man he's so awesome and kind, keeping you safe and making gooodddd…read morefooddd, i recommend to come here we're definitely coming back again and it's a good price for what you are getting

Elmasry Egyptian Halal Food is one of the best food spots I've tried. The menu has a great variety…read moreof options, from gyros and shawarma-style wraps to falafel, lamb, chicken, burgers, and plates. Everything is made fresh, portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. The meat was flavorful and well-seasoned, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the sauces brought everything together perfectly. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helped answer questions about the menu. If you're looking for authentic halal food with great taste, big portions, and excellent value, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'll be coming back to try more of the menu. Highly recommended! Favorite recommendation: The lamb gyro and chicken saj are must-tries. Elmasry Egyptian Halal Food waa mid ka mid ah meelaha ugu fiican ee aan cunto ka cunay. Menu-gu wuxuu leeyahay noocyo badan oo kala duwan sida gyro, saj, falafel, hilib wan, digaag, burgers, iyo cuntooyin saxan ah. Cuntadu waa cusub tahay, qaybaha la bixiyana waa waaweyn yihiin, qiimuhuna waa mid macquul ah marka loo eego inta cunto ee aad hesho. Hilibku wuxuu ahaa mid aad u dhadhan fiican oo si wanaagsan loo kariyey, khudaarta iyo waxyaabaha kale ee la isticmaalayna waxay ahaayeen kuwo cusub. Suugada ay isticmaalaan ayaa cuntada si gaar ah u dhammaystirtay. Shaqaaluhuna waxay ahaayeen kuwo saaxiibtinimo leh, soo dhoweyn wanaagsan sameeya, isla markaana diyaar u ah inay kaa caawiyaan fahamka menu-ga. Haddii aad raadineyso cunto xalaal ah oo dhadhan fiican leh, qaybo badan leh, isla markaana qiimo wanaagsan ku fadhida, meeshan waa inaad booqataa. Waxaan hubaa inaan mar kale soo laaban doono si aan uga tijaabiyo cuntooyin kale oo menu-ga ku jira. Waxaan si gaar ah u kugula talinayaa: Lamb Gyro iyo Chicken Saj.

I went to ya hala after a two day backpacking trip because I was craving fresh and healthy food and…read moreya hala did not disappoint! We ordered the mezza plate and the kabob plate (lamb and kafta aka beef skewers) and both were very satisfying. My only wish is that the hummus and the baba ghanouj were a little less acidic but that may just be due to the fact that I may have heart burn . I am not all too familiar with Lebanese cuisine so it was a delight to experience it. I was surprised by the thin pita! Tips for next time, both plates come with hummus so unless you love hummus, maybe skip on the mezza and order things à la carte. Would love to come back to try the lemon chicken meals! Also got the pistachio and walnut baklava which were both sweet and delicious. I wish I took a pic before shoving them in my mouth

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. :(

Got to try their catered food and it's delicious! Loved how fresh and flavorful their food was. The…read morechicken shawarma was nice and tender while the falafels were crispy. Their hummus was creamy and paired amazingly with their pita bread and spiced rice.

Located in the heart of PSU's main campus, this lovely Middle Eastern themed food cart is something…read moreI think PSU students in particular should try. Most of their optional bs can come as plates or wraps, and they have sides like fries that can be topped with seasoning and feta cheese. Ordered: Chicken Shawarma Plate($7.50)-- Sliced chicken thigh seasoned with spices, served with onions, pickles, tomatoes, cucumbers, rice, and topped with three sauces. The chicken was super tender, with the spices really driving everything home. I dislike eating vegetables, but I readily ate them when I combined them with the rice and sauces. Service: Great, the female employee was nice and greeted me as soon as she saw me. Wait time: 3 minutes. Bill: $