Yaba Yabaa

First time to visit. The food was authentic and phenomenal. Large portions. Reasonable price. The…read moreowners were very friendly and engaging. We will definitely be returning.

Delicious food, massive portions, personal service by the proprietors. Highly recommended! We will…read morebe back.

5.7 mi•Southeast Portland

Authentic

Homemade chunky Pistachio ice cream and rolled Buklava ---very delicious & perfect!

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Ya Habibi Mediterranean Grill

4.0(6 reviews)

No food Truck at this location and I called to order No answer,Looks like Permanently CLOSEDread more

Great new Mediterranean food truck on 82nd and definitely recommend!…read more Wally and his wife make tasty food and their new cart is worth checking out. I had the Kofta Plate with rice & salad. All delicious and my wife had the chicken shawarma wrap. She said 'it's the best shawarma in Portland' and we've had many! Give this new cart a try! Great food and service!

3.2 mi•Foster-Powell, Southeast Portland

Lamb gyro, falafel side, basbousa

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Schwarma!

Gyro House Mediterranean Grill

4.2(454 reviews)

My husband got me hooked on this place. You absolutely cannot skip the fries or the spicy garlic…read moresauce. I'm literally obsessed. I don't think I've ever gotten a bad meal from here. I've tried the chicken, beef, and lamb. And I'm not a lamb kind of girl! Everything is so succulent and juicy and flavorful. One time we ordered on a 110 degree day and the store didn't have AC but we still sat inside and waited for our order in the boiling heat with the workers. That's mad dedication!!!!!! I love all the food here.

Positives: clean , fast service , nice feel restaurant , size portion , delicious French fries…read more Negative: prices and flavor ! The entrees without anything added to it like fries , sides , sauces etc are flirting with almost $20 . I ordered the lamb gyro , sure , it's huge but it's super bland . If it isn't for the sauce , it would have been the worst gyro I have ever tasted . The meat is the frozen lamb meat you buy at places like Restaurant Depot in bulk . Bland , dry , tasteless . Pita bread was okay Conclusion: for the prices they're charging , meat should be cooked fresh , you can literally get a better / same gyro in the frozen section of a Safeway for $4-$5 , even Arby's gyro is better and cheaper because their sauce is tastier at half the price . Lamb gyro is a STAPLE at any Mediterranean grill , 90% of people will order it first and if this is how you deliver a first impression , it looks bad for the rest of the menu

Visual menu

Lamb kabob gyro

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Amazing!!!!

Nicholas Restaurant - Gresham

4.2(781 reviews)

6.3 mi

sometimes overcooked and hard to take out due to business of the employees, but overall is okayread more

Food was so fresh and delicious as always Service is always…read moreso welcoming Ambiance is authentic and pleasant

3.9 mi•Lents, Southeast Portland

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Shawarma Express

4.5(12 reviews)

The chicken schwarma over rice is delicious, the people working are all friendly and happy to cater…read moreto my inability to have dairy/gluten. They load up the containers and it's always fresh. Their food truck is at the end of the line of trucks, and I hope they stay here.

Try the Combo Saj with Lamb, Beef, Chicken, and Lettuce, Tomatoes & Onions On Saj Bread with…read moreTzatziki! Or the Beef Shwarma Gyro Deeeeelish! BEST FRENCH FRIES

Green Salad

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3. Veggie Falafel Gyro

Toktok Food Cart

3.2(40 reviews)

7.8 mi

Still great! My wife loves the Greek salad, they toss it together from scratch and I want to know…read morewhat it is! I always order a master sandwich and always love it. It does take longer than most other carts, so maybe start with here or call it in, but we've always loved our food. I think some of the "rude" complaints are just a culture barrier for some? They aren't super bubbly or anything but have been friendly with us. Speaking less doesn't equal rude. Keep it up guys!

The person working there was super rude right from the start, and from reading other reviews, it…read morelooks like I'm not the only one who has experienced this. Ordered the maza plate with chicken, and it was very greasy and salty with a lot less flavor than what I'm used to for this type of dish. Didn't come with any sauce besides the hummus, which is unusual, and not enough veggies. Based on this experience, I wouldn't return.

6.2 mi•Southeast Portland

Outside + Menu

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Gyro Grill

4.5(117 reviews)

This place was really good, I got the lamb Gyro with everything on it and a side of fries with feta…read morea sauce on them. It was almost too much food but momma didn't raise a quitter! All jokes aside the food was great the price was average for Portland these days but you will get a ton of food so bring an appetite. The guys were really nice and friendly. I love these whole in the wall type places.

Delicious food, good value, and great service. If you're lucky enough to experience these 3 things…read morein every restaurant there would be no need to rate restaurants. I will return.

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Gyro House Mediterranean Grill

4.0(22 reviews)

3.4 mi•Centennial

I stopped at the plaid pantry next door to gyro house on my lunch break 2 weeks ago. I sat there…read morethinking about what grab to eat and was tired of the usual places around, and I ended up trying this place on a whim. Had to be one of the greatest decisions I have made all month..the food is absolutely amazing. I've been back 3-4 times in the last 2 weeks and everything has been so good. It seems like it's been the same gentleman working every time I've gone, and he's super rad, and nice. 10/10 recommend the fried chicken combo and the lamb kebab gyro!

Ughhh I hate to give a 3 star, but I just cant when I am eating off the cysco menu. The lamb gyro,…read morethe flat bread, i assume the sauces. No I get smaller businesses need to not do everything from scratch, but breads are so easy... There is some good portions here and its all fresh, dont get me wrong, the staff is great and the place is clean. The location isnt great, but really at the end of the day, if you dont mind the premade assortment, its pretty good. I could be wrong, but ive eaten enough gyro to taste the common trend of delivered ingredients.

2.9 mi•Lents, Southeast Portland

Pretty big Gyro

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CORE Collective Oregon Eateries

4.4(41 reviews)

There's a certain kind of mistake that turns into a pilgrimage and like most good food stories,…read moremine started with bad directions and blind confidence. Somewhere between a Yelp recommendation and my own stubborn sense of direction, I managed to drive a full hour the wrong way chasing a Korean barbecue hot honey glaze that sounded like it had been whispered to me by the food gods themselves. What I found instead was disappointment on a paper plate bad signage, worse service, and a meal that tasted like it had given up long before I showed up. But here's the thing about chasing flavor: sometimes you've gotta get lost to earn it. Eventually, I made my way back correctly this time and landed at what can only be described as a modern-day food cart coliseum just off Powell and 82nd. Easy access, right off the road, no nonsense. You swing in, and boom you're there. No treasure map required. And what hits you first isn't just the smell of grilled meat and spices it's the design. This place is two stories of organized chaos done right. Clean lines, thoughtful layout, indoor seating for when Oregon decides to be Oregon, and outdoor space for when you want to sit in the sun with a cold drink and question your life choices over something deep-fried and glorious. This isn't Hillbilly Junction. Not even close. That place has its charm, sure but this? This is polished. Intentional. It's like someone took the soul of a street market and gave it a well-earned promotion. Now let's talk about the food the reason we're all here pretending we didn't just say we were "eating clean this week." That Korean barbecue chicken with the hot honey glaze? Worth every wrong turn, every mile, every ounce of regret from the first stop. Sweet, heat, smoke it hits like a good joke you didn't see coming. You take a bite, and suddenly you're not in a rush anymore. You're leaning on the table, nodding to yourself like, yeah... this is why we do this. And the variety? It's borderline dangerous. You walk through thinking you'll make a responsible decision, maybe something light, maybe something green and then five steps later you're holding something wrapped, fried, glazed, or all three. It's a mecca of bad decisions that somehow feel exactly right. And to be fair, if you're trying to behave, there are healthier options tucked in there too but let's not kid ourselves. Nobody comes here for restraint. There's something else, though. Something personal. Just a block or two away, my grandpa ran Tom's Auto Body on Powell Boulevard for decades. Built a name, built a reputation. So being back in this area it's more than just food. It's familiar ground, just dressed up a little nicer now. And I can't help but think he'd get a kick out of this place. Or at least appreciate the hustle. So here it is, plain and simple: Location? Five stars. You'd have to try to miss it. Value? Five stars. You get more than just a meal you get options, atmosphere, and a reason to come back. This place isn't just a stop it's a destination. And if you get lost on the way, well... you might just end up with a better story.

Love trying food truck pods around Portland. This one has clean bathrooms and common space…read more Parking lot is awesome. Plenty of food choices. We will be back.

Freshfish poke

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Back entrance

Greek Bites

4.5(61 reviews)

11.1 mi

the food and atmosphere was amazing, i asked if they had grape leaves on the menu because its one…read moreof my favorite greek foods and they did. the server or owner im not sure which gave me a plate of the grape leaves for free. very nice, food is amazing, if you like greek food i recommend 100%.

This was the best Greek food I have had in all of Portland Metro!! The owner is amazing and the…read moreservice by him and his team were impeccable. I just wish there was one in downtown Portland so I could eat them more often. Very comfortable seating area much nicer than I ever expected.

Seating in the back

Lamb Gyro. It's soooo good!

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Micheal S.

9 years ago

Don't ever eat here. Owner uses cheapest Ingredients possible. I have seen him pull things out of the trash to save money and serve to customers. He lets meat and other perishables sit out over night. I have also witnessed him picking food up off of the floor and cooking them. He also keeps all debit/credit card tips for himself. The owner is a disaster and doesn't care about his employees or customers. All he sees are dollar signs $$$ and will do anything possible to pinch pennies. He doesn't pay taxes or keep track of cash transactions. I don't recommend supporting his cause unless you want to eat trash food and keep someone in business who is a absolute disgrace to the food industry. read more

Mark K.

10 years ago

This is a great foodcart! Service is pretty quick, the owner is friendly, and the food is great. I highly recommend getting a master chicken sandwich or a falafel sandwich. The last time I went, I ordered a falafel sandwich and was not disappointed. The falafels were very flavorful, they didn't go overkill on the sauce and vegetables and it was pretty cheap too! I highly recommend trying Yaba Yabaa at least once. The location and atmosphere were also really great. read more

J G.

10 years ago

The sandwich was fine but not worth the 25 minute wait for it. They said it would be 10 minutes. I had to leave without eating and had it cold later at home. Not cool! read more

Kent V.

7 years ago

This is hands down the best food in Happy Valley! Customer service is always the best! I have never had a bad dish here! The Messa platters are bar far the best deals. read more

Eman H.

7 years ago

I'm always coming to this place because I'm in love with your menu keep going to the great restaurant

Lindsey D.

8 years ago

Love this place!! Love that it's so close to home! The salad is amazing! Can't wait to go back!

Doaa M.

7 years ago

Yumy yumy so delicious coming every weekend just to eat your food really really good service

3madi M.

7 years ago

Yumy yumy great food great staff specially the falafel is great test and the tabola salad s

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