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Fork forty is a communal eatery, like a pod of food carts but in a building. I went to the burger place there. Dinosaur themed. Great burger. A bit pricey, but you should expect that from a "hip" venue like this. The service was alright. Seemed like no one was working the burger place, but they were just in back. No bell to ring, or sign saying they'd be back in 5. Almost seemed like they weren't open. And the gal that was working kinda had that vibe they didn't want to be there or just bothered. But I understand that feeling because in another life I worked food service. They proceeded to make a damn good burger.
First visit to Salem and upon arriving I needed a quick bite so decided to head to Fork Forty. It has a good variety of options for a food courtyard, but depending on the time some places may be closed. I ended up trying the tater tots from Rex Burger and the baba ganoush from Syrian Kitchen. My friend had the hummus and falafel from Syrian Kitchen, so I tried the falafel. Tater tots: they were fried to perfection and paired well with ranch. The portion is generous for the price too. Baba Ganoush: I wish it was a bit more eggplanty.. it wasn't bad but i wish there was a bit more flavor. Falafel: my friend insisted it's terrible.. but I didn't think it was bad. It was a bit heavy on the cornmeal.. so not like the falafel I'm used it. All in all it's a fun food court that allows you to try a few places in one shot.
I've become a new frequent diner at this hidden gem of an establishment. Where do I begin, let me count the ways. Conveniently located in downtown Salem, this place is easy to find and hard to drive by without wanting ti stop. I've visited twice this week and have a feeling I could possibly get a 3rd in before the week's end. I stumbled upon this place while looking for somewhere I could conveniently park right in front since I had my little weenie dog with me that way I could keep the windows down. There's usually at least one street parking open, depending on the time and day, I imagine it could get more difficult to find parking but 100% worth a block walk if need be. I have managed to get front row 2 out of my 2 visits. The first time I walked in, I felt a very friendly environment with an open dining hall area with little windows of different food vendors wrapped around the area. It was quite difficult to make a decision but I landed on the Syrian place. I believe it's called the Damascus Café. I had the best beef kebab I've ever had in my life. I actually dreamt about it that night. Just two days later of course I couldn't get the place out of my mind. I decided to stop in a second time but this time I tried out the pizza place. I believe it's the best and Salem . Every vendor has been very friendly and welcoming there is a bar in the back, where the restrooms are so if you're up for a drink, they have that too. I'm looking forward to trying out the other places. I'll update my review as I try each spot.
We were the only people there, but instead of serving us, the attendant made us wait 10 minutes while he mopped the floor. We left and walked to the frozen yogurt place where that attendant dropped what she was doing to serve us, then went back to her task.
Got the baklava, but it was made with almonds colored green instead of pistachio. Honestly so disappointed I love pistachio so much. Still ate most of it because the rose water and pastry dough was good though. Don't get this :( pizza was delicious from the pizza place though!!
Have now obtained food (and a cocktail) from all 6 restaurants inside this fun and funky food hall. La Lucciola has excellent pizza and they always seem actually happy to have customers walk up to their counter and place an order (this is ALMOST the same with almost all of the establishments in here...). Rex has delicious grilled chicken sandwiches on delicious buns, and very tasty varieties of french fries. Good food, fast service. Chubby Bao: something with chorizo beef and mouth-wateringly spicy-good rice, always a reliable hit. Bao sandwiches are also spot-on. The Best Goose Bar: good cocktails, and you can bring your food in there. They have a board game night when drinks are discounted (I think). Bar service is hit or miss. Sometimes friendly, sometimes very annoyed to have to wait on someone. Meh. Slick Licks: many flavors, good quality ice cream. Get some to go and enjoy at home for later. Syrian Kitchen: good domas, good shishkebob, everything good really. Takes a long while to cook it though, but it was very fresh and tasty. One last thing: they have three wooden picnic tables on the street for outdoor dining, and are always filled with people enjoying the food from inside, but a word of caution...if you are eating outside on a Friday evening, unfortunately, you are not far enough away from the intersection of State Street and Liberty Streets to avoid hearing that awful street musician with the out-of-tune electric guitar, amp, and total lack of singing ability who parks herself at that corner every Friday afternoon/evening from around 3 or 4 pm until 9 or 10 pm. If you're just dining outside quickly, you won't notice that she only knows four chords and plays the same four "songs" over and over again, but any longer stay and it will be hard to eat your food through your clenched teeth and splitting earaches. Sad situation but that's Friday nights in this neighborhood.
Been wanting to visit this place in a while and we finally made our presence there. Its a mini food court. Love the fact that there's different options to choose from. Wanted to try them all, but we sticked to two options; Chubby Bao & Mr Coqui (Asian & Puerto Rican). Even though I have Asian in me, I've got to give this one to the Puerto Rican cuisine. All in all, I'm glad I tried both. Still need to make my way back to try the others. I will be seeing you again Fork Forty! Dislikes: Seating (bar stools) are uncomfortable.
1 month ago
Y E L P : Fork Forty Food Hall Restaurant & Food Review Ventured to Fork Forty Food Hall for lunch yesterday for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. As food halls are all the craze, it was pretty cool to learn that Fork Forty is Salem's first food hall. It is a cozy food hall featuring six of Salem's best eateries in the historic Gray-Building - which I also learned is a building that has a long history of eateries that have occupied its spaces over the years. So, it's only natural that this food hall graced this historic building. What a unique legacy to be a part of. All that Google-worthy factoids aside, I must say, I really loved the industrial feel of the space. Loved the use of blacks and white - which allowed the food vendors signage to really stand out and pop against the darker field colors. Also, the food hall itself wasn't too busy - especially for lunchtime. So, that was great because the wait time for the food was minimal. The food hall was lively, clean and had ample seating. There is a water station with cups for patrons that want water only. There's also a bar within the food hall - so, if you wanted some libations with your eats, that was also an option. All in all, it's a great spot with various cuisines. There's enough to tickle your fancy pending what you have a taste for. Some of the cuisines range from Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine to name a few. I opted for the Mexican vendor, Suzy's Taqueria, and I am so happy I went with them because they did not disappoint. The food was fresh and the price point was great!! Very affordable lunch prices. (**Visit Suzy's Taqueria page to see my review on their street tacos.**) Since this is a food hall, I didn't really interact with the staff as much. My order was placed at a kiosk - which had no wait time. Once my order was placed, the wait for the tacos to prepared was less than 10 minutes. The server brought them out to my table - which was my only interaction with the staff. So, that's about as much as I can speak on that. However, all interactions, though minimal, were very pleasant. For a first visit, I was pleased. I will definitely visit again before my departure from Salem to try out the bao spot or the pizzeria. Also, the history of it, is pretty cool! read more
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Fork forty is a communal eatery, like a pod of food carts but in a building. I went to the burger place there. Dinosaur themed. Great burger. A bit pricey, but you should expect that from a "hip" venue like this. The service was alright. Seemed like no one was working the burger place, but they were just in back. No bell to ring, or sign saying they'd be back in 5. Almost seemed like they weren't open. And the gal that was working kinda had that vibe they didn't want to be there or just bothered. But I understand that feeling because in another life I worked food service. They proceeded to make a damn good burger. read more
First visit to Salem and upon arriving I needed a quick bite so decided to head to Fork Forty. It has a good variety of options for a food courtyard, but depending on the time some places may be closed. I ended up trying the tater tots from Rex Burger and the baba ganoush from Syrian Kitchen. My friend had the hummus and falafel from Syrian Kitchen, so I tried the falafel. Tater tots: they were fried to perfection and paired well with ranch. The portion is generous for the price too. Baba Ganoush: I wish it was a bit more eggplanty.. it wasn't bad but i wish there was a bit more flavor. Falafel: my friend insisted it's terrible.. but I didn't think it was bad. It was a bit heavy on the cornmeal.. so not like the falafel I'm used it. All in all it's a fun food court that allows you to try a few places in one shot. read more
1 year ago
I've become a new frequent diner at this hidden gem of an establishment. Where do I begin, let me count the ways. Conveniently located in downtown Salem, this place is easy to find and hard to drive by without wanting ti stop. I've visited twice this week and have a feeling I could possibly get a 3rd in before the week's end. I stumbled upon this place while looking for somewhere I could conveniently park right in front since I had my little weenie dog with me that way I could keep the windows down. There's usually at least one street parking open, depending on the time and day, I imagine it could get more difficult to find parking but 100% worth a block walk if need be. I have managed to get front row 2 out of my 2 visits. The first time I walked in, I felt a very friendly environment with an open dining hall area with little windows of different food vendors wrapped around the area. It was quite difficult to make a decision but I landed on the Syrian place. I believe it's called the Damascus Café. I had the best beef kebab I've ever had in my life. I actually dreamt about it that night. Just two days later of course I couldn't get the place out of my mind. I decided to stop in a second time but this time I tried out the pizza place. I believe it's the best and Salem . Every vendor has been very friendly and welcoming there is a bar in the back, where the restrooms are so if you're up for a drink, they have that too. I'm looking forward to trying out the other places. I'll update my review as I try each spot. read more
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We were the only people there, but instead of serving us, the attendant made us wait 10 minutes while he mopped the floor. We left and walked to the frozen yogurt place where that attendant dropped what she was doing to serve us, then went back to her task. read more
2 years ago
Got the baklava, but it was made with almonds colored green instead of pistachio. Honestly so disappointed I love pistachio so much. Still ate most of it because the rose water and pastry dough was good though. Don't get this :( pizza was delicious from the pizza place though!! read more
1 year ago
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Have now obtained food (and a cocktail) from all 6 restaurants inside this fun and funky food hall. La Lucciola has excellent pizza and they always seem actually happy to have customers walk up to their counter and place an order (this is ALMOST the same with almost all of the establishments in here...). Rex has delicious grilled chicken sandwiches on delicious buns, and very tasty varieties of french fries. Good food, fast service. Chubby Bao: something with chorizo beef and mouth-wateringly spicy-good rice, always a reliable hit. Bao sandwiches are also spot-on. The Best Goose Bar: good cocktails, and you can bring your food in there. They have a board game night when drinks are discounted (I think). Bar service is hit or miss. Sometimes friendly, sometimes very annoyed to have to wait on someone. Meh. Slick Licks: many flavors, good quality ice cream. Get some to go and enjoy at home for later. Syrian Kitchen: good domas, good shishkebob, everything good really. Takes a long while to cook it though, but it was very fresh and tasty. One last thing: they have three wooden picnic tables on the street for outdoor dining, and are always filled with people enjoying the food from inside, but a word of caution...if you are eating outside on a Friday evening, unfortunately, you are not far enough away from the intersection of State Street and Liberty Streets to avoid hearing that awful street musician with the out-of-tune electric guitar, amp, and total lack of singing ability who parks herself at that corner every Friday afternoon/evening from around 3 or 4 pm until 9 or 10 pm. If you're just dining outside quickly, you won't notice that she only knows four chords and plays the same four "songs" over and over again, but any longer stay and it will be hard to eat your food through your clenched teeth and splitting earaches. Sad situation but that's Friday nights in this neighborhood. read more
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Been wanting to visit this place in a while and we finally made our presence there. Its a mini food court. Love the fact that there's different options to choose from. Wanted to try them all, but we sticked to two options; Chubby Bao & Mr Coqui (Asian & Puerto Rican). Even though I have Asian in me, I've got to give this one to the Puerto Rican cuisine. All in all, I'm glad I tried both. Still need to make my way back to try the others. I will be seeing you again Fork Forty! Dislikes: Seating (bar stools) are uncomfortable. read more
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Think indoor food truck place WITH a full bar! The martini was superb! The shawerma salad was simple but tasty. Falafels we're a little bland and had a weird texture. I would come here again. read more
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Fun mini food hall. Different options for food and dessert. Would recommend Slick Licks. Froyo, and like half the flavors were even made with oat milk! read more
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Such a trendy, fun place. Good love that this is in downtown Salem. It was our first time there and we'll go back soon. read more
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listen im from california just moved to oregon & the syrian kitchen is the bombest place ever. the closest best kabobs youll get compared to la kabobs. love the kabobs & hummus. bomb salads and mire. if you love greek. / medditerran food syrian kitchen is the go! especially if your in salem its difficult to find resturants with very good medditeran food. the place is awesome theres other indoor resturants like pizza , ramen , burgers , & a bar down the hall. its perfect place to go on a date & it has alot of stores around it you can also try. very friendly communitys. theres music and people all around. beautiful. best hummus too. love their pizza there but syrian kitchen is the best i am addicted ! caprese saladsyrian shawarma platebaklava read more
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Love the variety of choices....today it's gluten free Mayor Marionberry at Portland Press and marionberry cocktail. Sitting outside, enjoying the sun! read more
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