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    Zaalook

    4.1 (81 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Anthony L.

    Worst gyro of my life. 90% lettuce and the 10% meat I'd have to guess was of some rodent species (almost entirely cartilage). I spit up over half of the meat so safe to say I got about 2-5% meat from 100% of the gyro. I've never had such a sad lamb gyro. I could cry. This place is a disgrace.

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    Louise G.

    Okay, but I'm not sure why so many 4 and 5 star reviews. I found it to be really good but its located in a not so clean part of town and the food truck looks a bit run down. Had the lamb gyro and kufta gyro. The bread was soft, it was tasty. The lamb was really soft so I think it was mixed with some kind of bread product to make it go farther. You get a lot less meat in the Kufta than the lamb gyro.

    Keefe B.

    Be sure to get the iced tea with it. Mint leaves keep the heartburn goodness to a min. I love this place. The pic says it all.

    Lamb gyro with sriracha. Uh-may-zing!
    Sonia C.

    Made a stop to get some food in Portland on our road trip from LA to Seattle and found this little gem. The cook had forgotten my ridiculous order and instead of guessing he asked me to recap so he wouldn't get it wrong. Service was awesome and personable. The food was fantastic! The tzatziki sauce was amazing and the lamb gyro was the best I've ever had. Try it with sriracha! The feta cheese, sriracha and tzatziki sauce balanced really well and added an extra kick without the sriracha being overpowering. Everything was made fresh to order so it took a little bit, but totally worth it for the quality.

    Lamb gyro. Never knew siracha tasted so well with feta cheese. I'm like 99% sure it goes on everything.
    Brian T.

    Lamb gyro with tzatziki sauce. They also add the legendary siracha sauce (good on everything). Had it for lunch. Came back and got it again a few hours later (don't judge me :P). Awsome and the two gentlemen that work there (one of them is the owner) are really nice and outgoing. Great experience all around. Hypothesis of the name: Someone was looking for it and couldn't find it. So this person settled for less and ate at another spot. Then they came across the incredible smell of this places food and saw the guys running it and they said "zaaaaaa! Look!"... ok maybe not. Perhaps someone will ask and add it to their review lol.

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    There are lots of other food carts that have the same thing, but this is the Right one if your looking for flavor.

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    Delicious food especially the Lamb Shank. We had to come back 3 times during our stay in Portland. Super nice guy :)

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    13 years ago

    Definitely a hidden gem. Late night gyros, and bomb burgers. Not to mention the great customer service.

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    11 years ago

    This place is liiiitttt right now! But honestly, best place to eat after you get drunk in China Town! Shout out to this place!

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    10 years ago

    Open late and the food is spot on! Couldn't have been happier. The gentlemen working were very friendly as well

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    12 years ago

    Amazing. Standing right in front of the cart with 2 other great friends in awe. Thank you very much Zaalook!

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    12 years ago

    Fabulous Falafel. Eat it on the sidewalk! Eat it in the street! Eat it at their food cart bar! Funny chef and good vibes.

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    11 years ago

    The one bite from chicken saufron was godly I would recommend anyone who visits Portland to eat here

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    12 years ago

    Delicious! Ordered the lamp gyros, chicken gyros and pittas and hummus. The food is awesome. Best pitas I've ever tasted.

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