This will always be my go to after a long night of socializing downtown Portland. They are open…read morelate and always have the best chicken Gyro.

A review ten years in the making... the lamb gyro here absolutely fucks! Small Pharoah's is one of…read morethe first food cart gems I found when I moved here ten years ago and after going for the first time in awhile, I'm happy to report it's still going strong. While the lamb gyro is no longer a you-had-to-see-it-to-believe-it $5, it's still good value for money (I think it is $8-10 now). The meat is incredibly tender and it's loaded down with mix of grilled, pickled and fresh veggies, and then thoroughly sauced. Plus it's a hefty size; if you're not a big eater you could easily make two meals out of it. Long live the Pharoah!

While it is pickup only, I visited here with my husband while in the area before we headed home. We…read moretasted a sample in the parking lot that quickly turned to half a bowl each of the mac and cheese and koshari bowl because it is just that good and you wouldn't believe it's all gluten free!! Such an incredible treat, especially having celiac.

Got the PDX Mac delivered to my hotel late and was so happy with it. It was delicious and the…read moresausage was amazing. My only gripe was that the serving was small and I got probably one link, if that, of sausage total. $25 dollars, before adding tax and tip, is steep for what I received.

Family was welcoming, food was amazing, conversation was great. They know quality icl I had to come…read moreback

Definitely the best dining experience I had this trip. The owner was incredibly kind & generous…read more The lamb & beef was excellent, the chicken exactly the way I like it, hummus smooth, & amazing homemade hot sauce. You can taste the love in the food, highly recommend!

We got the shawarma wraps it was okish. Service was slow and understaffed. Forgot to take a picture…read morebefore taking a bite.

Time for an update! My last review was in April 2021. It's now September 2025. And I am so…read moredelighted to report that Egyptian Bros is--if anything--even better than it was before! --- We've picked up the food in person, and enjoyed eating it at the food carts. But our favorite is to order Egyptian Bros for birthdays, and Mother's Days, and those days when you have out-of-town company and everyone is tired and you want to blow their mind with amazing food. Honestly, don't bother ordering anything other than lamb and rice. Yes, of course, everything else is fabulous. But the lamb and rice is the best! Delicious pickled vegetables. Tender lamb. Savory rice. A creamy, cool yogurt sauce. If you can restrain yourself--and that's a big IF--you'll get two meals out of it. Highly recommended. One of my top five favorite foodcarts in Portland.

My favorite downtown halal spot with amazing options and friendly staff ! The cart is listed under…read morethe wrong address due to yelp. The actual location is 421 sw college st near PSU. Highly recommend this spot.

Around 1:15 AM, I witnessed a really unprofessional interaction here. A female delivery driver came…read morein to pick up an order and was treated rudely and dismissed for no reason I could see. I also heard a comment about delivery drivers possibly not speaking English well. I'm just repeating what was said during the interaction, not verifying it. Honestly, the whole situation was unnecessary and disrespectful, especially toward someone just doing their job. I wouldn't recommend this place.

They had lentil soup. It was smooth, little trace of solid lentils in it. That was just what I…read morewanted, and it was delicious. Made my day. Dolmas (cold) also good.

Tahrir square is a food cart that is located in Cartopia that sells gyros and wraps. I saw that…read morethere was an orange chicken shawarma wrap on the menu and was intrigued so decided to order it. I'm not sure what I was given, but I'm pretty confident that it was not the orange chicken shawarma wrap because there was absolutely no similarities to the flavor of orange chicken in what I got. This in itself was pretty disappointing. The wrap that I did get was enjoyable, however, I'd say the meat to veggies ratio was pretty bad and that I felt like they skimped out on meat a lot here. For $11, I think it was overpriced for what it was. This store is just a stand where you order your food and pick it up, so there's not much service. The employee who gave me my food wasn't the most friendly because he ignored me when I thanked him for my food and just seemed really unhappy about being there overall. I'm not sure if this restaurant was having an off day when I went, but based off of my experience, I would not recommend coming here.

I'm stupid and made a huge mistake. They, on the other hand, are so nice, kind, wonderful... All I…read morecan say now is... customer for life. I've been here quite a few times and have really enjoyed the Aribic People's latte with its strong cardamon overtones, the Chocolate Jesus and today, the Mucho Calliente, which promises a chili infusion, and cinnamon infused espresso with dark chocolate! But wait..., oh no, I forgot to ask for oat... this is probably (certainly) dairy. Argh! Sorry, I have no Viking blood and can not digest cow milk. I would rather battle the aforementioned Viking before I'd endure the results of ... dairy! So, I brought my drink up fully prepared to pay for another and everyone there, EVERYONE, in almost unison, refused to take my payment. They kindly and quickly made another and... oh... spicy indeed, but chocolatey and balanced! One of the best spicy mochas I've had anywhere ... and I am an absolute Spella snob and proud of it! Inside secret: Don't miss out on the great selection of truly authentic Egyptian foods and pastries, as well as some really nice necklaces and earrings. If you need that piece to pull your whole Nefertiti look together before going out for a Saturday of dancing and fun... this is your hidden gem!

We had a group gathering at Tov Coffee on Hawthorne felt like traveling to Egypt without leaving…read morePortland. From the moment we walked in, the owner Joe welcomed everyone like old friends. His hospitality set the tone for the whole evening--warm, relaxed, and full of conversation between people from all over the world. One of the highlights was watching Joe prepare traditional Egyptian coffee over hot sand, a centuries-old method that slowly heats the coffee and brings out deep, rich flavors. But the real comfort of the night came in the form of Egyptian Sahlab. Imagine a thick, creamy winter drink made from warm milk, gently sweetened and flavored with vanilla and orange blossom water. Those of you who tried it know what I am talking about! It was very nice to get a beautiful taste of Egyptian culture right here on Hawthorne. Huge thanks to Joe for the incredible hospitality and for sharing these traditions with us. I hope they expand to include a full Egyptian, Mediterranean food menu.

Everything on the menu is delicious. The service is…read morewonderful. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy. I can't get enough of Rehana.

Rating 3.8 becuase the plate was solid and had plenty of meat and rice. The food was great overall…read moreand the service was good but aside from the people getting a to-go plate it was only me. That said the food was pretty quick, cooked fresh, and came out steaming. You can see it in the picture. Owner was friendly, it was nice talking with him. I will be back to try more food! I dropped it one star (from a 4.8) because as others mentioned, the cleanliness of the floor. The tables, seats, and all that were fine but it was clear the floors need some attention. Not "tacky" as others mentioned but the corners need a good deep clean. I only noticed because I dropped silverware while dumping my plate so got a closer look when I picked it up. To be fair it was only next to the trash can. Otherwise nothing stood out as anything of concern.

My cousin used to live in Portland and highly recommended Kasbah, so I knew I had to check it out…read morewhen I was visiting the area. My husband and I ordered the merguez (lamb sausage) tagine and a shakshouka. Even before tasting the food, the smell of it was so mouthwatering. This was my first time ever having Moroccan food and I was very impressed--both of these dishes were so well flavored and amazing! While both dishes were great, my favorite was definitely the merguez tagine and I'd highly recommend ordering it. The ambiance here is so colorful and cozy with Moroccan music playing in the background. The service here is also friendly but it is not full service as you get your own utensils and water.

OMG, this place is amazing. The flavors are complex and savory. Every mouthful is a sensory…read moredelight. We had the roasted eggplant appetizer combined with a roasted red pepper/tomato appetizer and Moroccan bread. Wow! Smokey and delicious. Main dish was 7 vegetable and chickpea stew over couscous. We added roasted chicken. Again, explosions of flavor. All this overfed 2 people for $40, including a tip. I asked the owner/chef to adopt me, even though I am older than he is. He seemed amenable!

These guys always help me with rib bones for my little doggy. I've been coming here for years!read more

What a delight to shop, visit and order fantastic food from this deli/store! The owner was so…read moreengaging and the cook made my food fresh to order and was just the kindest man ever. The owner offered me some hibiscus tea as I waited for my order. It is simply the most flavorful drink I have ever tasted. It was not floral tasting whatsoever but tasted like the freshest, juiciest fruit. If you order nothing else? Get that tea!!! I ordered the chicken and beef kabobs with rice and freshly ground humus which was excellent. A terrific blend of spices that blended garbanzo beans, tahini and garlic. Not too much of any one ingredient. The balance was so perfect in fact, that I won't buy it from any other store. The kabobs were filling (had leftovers) spiced perfectly and were juicy. Not a dry kabob by any means! Just flavorful bite after bite. Melt in your mouth I tell ya! I even bought the ingredients to make the hibiscus tea and will attempt it soon. Until then I will just drive in and order one daily until I get it just right. Stop by the market and tell them the girl with the freckles referred you. And shop while you wait to support small business. Great food, Groupon participant, tasty international products and a fun staff.