Very cozy atmosphere with such beautiful interior design and attention to detail in every way…read more Amazing and friendly service with delicious food. Can't wait to go back! الخدمة والأكل كانت لزيزة جدا

What a beautiful decorated place! Once you walk inside you transport into another realm with all…read morethe decorations and accessories everywhere! There were 5 of us so we got sat in the corner near the restrooms. We came in on a Saturday around lunch time and it was nearly empty with maybe another 1 or 2 tables. We opened the menu and realized it was kind of pricey for all the items so we decided to get two platters to share for an appetizer. Nonetheless the falafels and chicken kabobs were really good. The platters came with hummus,tzatziki, and baba ganoush. Each of them were really good and tasty. My favorite was probably the tzatziki because it was so fresh and had a good coolness to it. The chicken was were tender and the falafels had a good crunch and taste to them. So dipping them both into these sauces was really good. The order came with 2 pita breads to dip as well. The employee came to check on us a few times. We ordered another pita bread to finish off the rest of the dips. Really good food but really high in price point.

I got the BBQ Meat Platter which was 89.95 for: Half-Pound Each of Smoked Brisket, Carolina Chopped…read morePork Shoulder & Fried Chicken Thighs, A Half-Rack of Smoked Pork Ribs, Pickles and Choice of 3 Large Sides 1. We got mac, beans & fries. The fries were very good, sort of sweet in a way and nicely crisp. The mac was delicious and so were the beans. No complaints with the sides. The toppings for the mac were a great addition. 2. The pork shoulder was my favorite. Not too fatty and was tender. 3. Brisket was good, could have been juicier. 4. The chicken was my second favorite. Pretty delicious. 5. The ribs were honestly last for me. I thought there could have been more flavor, but they were good. 6. Overall, a bit expensive but it is BBQ in Portland. For $90, it fed 4 with some leftovers and was very delicious overall. I just think the meat could use some extra flavor and I think they could add one more BBQ sauce to their rotation. Nice spot! Good happy hour deals Parking was not the greatest in the area Service was okay! Friendly but a bit slow during a rush (no biggie).

I wanted to like this place because of the fried chicken and brisket. I want to be fair because I…read moredon't like giving bad reviews. So I'll start off by saying I didn't return my brisket.. it was so salty I couldn't finish it all. I went with several other friends and they all had good things to say about their dishes. The potato salad was great! I had a bite of my friend's fried chicken thigh and it was also great. The atmosphere was a good vibe. I am not sure I would go back again because there are so many great places to dine in Portland.

Me and my husband always try and stop at Akadi on our trips to Portland. The staff is so nice and…read morehard working. The food always hits! My husband is a West African and it's hard to find dishes as good as here at Akadi very clean and sanitary also.

Akadi PDX is my top resturant in Portland. A must visit if you're in the area…read more Overall: 4.9/5 Started with the Suya wings, which were loaded with spices and super crunchy. Excellent crisp and chicken wasn't dry at all. Jollof meal with fried fish was also excellent. Fish was fried well and was flaky, and the sauces on top gave it a great flavor. Also tried the cassava soup, which had a great nutty and earthy flavor, but the beef was a little tough. Service was excellent, food was out fast.

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.

Killer gyro!! Tons of lamb, all the veggies in the order, Dynamic sauce and it was huge ! I was…read morejust passing by and grabbed one for a late dinner. Don't skip this small vendor at mid town beer garden. Great seating and clean

This place is located inside the food truck court. We walked here when we couldn't decide what to…read moreeat for dinner and figured we would have options at this spot. Once there, I wanted a falafel and there are a few spots that offer falafels at this location. Small Pharoah's looked good so I gave it a try. So glad I did! I initially wanted the falafel wrap but the gentleman working persuaded me to get the falafel gyro instead. Honestly it was so loud with the live band that I couldn't quite hear why he suggested that falafel option but again, I am glad I listened to him! I did have to wait over 15 minutes for my order but I didn't really mind and again, totally worth the wait. The falafel itself was tasty and flavorful and not dry at all and it was loaded with lettuce, pickles, and topped w feta cheese. I was very impressed with the taste and devoured my meal quickly. Also - it was only $9 so just another good reason to eat here.

The reviews are great and we agree!! I'm giving 5 stars for delicious food, fantastic service and a…read morewonderful ambiance!! We tried this restaurant last night for my husband's birthday weekend in Portland! Everything we ordered was delicious: falafel appetizer, shawarma chicken rice bowl, and jareesh. Since this was our first visit, they gave us an eggplant appetizer to try and we loved it too!! I topped off our meal with the Queen's tea. Yummy!! Since this was my husband's birthday they sent a piece of cheesecake home with us (we were too full to eat it immediately after dinner.) We ate it later that night and it was delicious. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Our server was so thoughtful and attentive. We will definitely return.

Late night hunger strikes and somehow Queen Mama's Kitchen⁠ understood the assignment. At this…read morepoint I've learned Middle Eastern spots just refuse to close early... and honestly, respect. This Saudi-inspired spot is lowkey tucked away, super aesthetic, and connected to their cheesecake side which felt like a bonus plot twist. Service was lovely, chill vibe, very easy date night energy. Tried dishes I've never had before and omyfoodness... a surprising amount of vegan options which we love. And the Saudi coffee? Not here to play. Like Vietnamese coffee strong... borderline life choices strong. I'd absolutely be back.

Their chicken dish is a staple in Portland. It tastes nothing like normal Thai dishes and is really…read moreflavorful without being heavy like normal Thai dishes. Very light and similar to hainese chicken. Their Thai tea and Thai coffee were not good.

I'd say skip. The portions are small, the chicken is dry, but I do say that the wrapping is…read moreefficient and eco-friendly! The broth and sauce was probably the best part for me. Chicken bits were not it. Staff was cool. Inside was interesting.

The tasting menu at Mediterranean Exploration company was one of my favorite dining experiences in…read morePortland I've ever had. The atmosphere was lively and I loved the industrial, modern decor. I went on a busy Friday night and was sat right at my reservation time. Our server was personable and friendly. They had a small mocktail selection with creative options. I went with the "worth a chai", which was spicy, sweet, and tangy. The tasting menu was $75 each for two people and we got a total of 9 dishes and left full and with leftovers. Not one dish wasn't delicious and I enjoyed how each dish had an unexpected flavor or textural element to keep things interesting. All the ingredients felt fresh and the dishes were bright in color and taste. Despite the larger quantity of food, the meal overall felt well- balanced, healthy, and not too heavy or decadent. I keep thinking about the hamachi crudo that came with this amazing smoky eggplant that complemented the vinaigrette on the fish perfectly. The radicchio salad was addictingly good with the fruity burst of sweetness from the cherries. The hummus is insanely rich and pairs well with the thick, fluffy pita. I could keep going on about each dish, but these were my absolute standouts. I especially appreciated the timing of the dishes. New dishes came out right as we were finishing the last. I will be coming back here to try more of the menu.

4.4/5. 1st place - baked feta (delicious only complaint is…read morethat the feta stuck to the bottom of the pan) 2nd- lamb chops 3rd place - radicchio salad (crunchy bits were delicious) 4th - hamachi crudo (the sauce with this was amazing to dip the pita in) 5th - cauliflower (the fact that they brought this last should be illegal) Overall, really enjoyed but wish everything was brought out together so it could be eaten together.

My second time here and it did not disappoint. The service was excellently coordinated with 2 other…read moreservers by our waitress. The food was delicious and the warm flatbread with hummus was a favorite. As a party of 8 we were ushered upstairs which was much quieter for making conversation.

It's been a few weeks, and I'm finally getting around to saying I had the best meal of my life…read morethere! There was enough food left over to have a complete dinner the next night. My son treated me to flavors I've never experienced before. I didn't take pictures but it looks like there are plenty here already. We ate: Lamb Kabobs-tender meat delicious flavor. Something wrapped in Grape Leaves served with a dipping sauce-so mouth watering pleasant to every taste bud I wanted more, more, more! They serve a large, tortilla style, bread, the name escapes me, which I was able to use a variety of dips on, one a garlic mixture for dipping, I must have more! Each dip had its own flavor, cannot tell you what they were but lemon was used here and there, as well as other exotic spices. Every single thing I ate there opened with one completely satisfying flavor, and often changed to a secondary flavor that was equal too, or better than the first. Yum. The waitress was very informative and the service was efficient. The restaurant is decorated in a Middle Eastern style and it was lovely. I had their coffee. Now that was eye opening. The service they used was fancy and I truly developed an appreciation for that style-less is more, and perfect for the drive ahead. Oh! The Baklava- yes please. We had that later in the evening as there was no way to eat more at the end of the meal. Over all, I will say this: It is a restaurant I will go back too. My son treated me to a delicious meal with a man I love dearly.

This place is for sure underrated! I never see anybody going in and when I dined I was the only…read morecustomer inside, but man do they deserve more! The butter chicken was amazing and the naan was fluffy and fresh. Everything on the menu looked delicious and I WILL be going back for more.

This place was walking distance to my stay in Portland and if I stayed any longer, it would've…read morebecame a daily visit. My partner and I like trying Gobi Manchurian everywhere we visit so, of course, we had to try Silsila's version. Placing our order was easy and the staff was kind. The interior of the restaurant was clean and colorful. This is, so far, the best Gobi Manchurian we have had in Portland. It was spicy and sauced to perfection. The price was incredibly fair for the portion. We happily shared one order and came back for more the next day. Overall, highly recommend trying!