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4.5 (11 reviews)

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Good food and they aren't kidding when they say friendly. Great family.
Wendy L.

First time at a food truck alley like this and First time trying Iraqi and middle eastern food. The family, especially "Jose" guided us through what was comprable to what I'd get at a taco truck. The food was amazing, the wait even better when they switched music to make us happy. Definitely friendly and definitely worth many more revisits!!

Yum yum and more yum fresh!!
Chris H.

Really fresh tasting food...today was a falafel. Can't go wrong here, just look at the pic!! Come on down..great service.

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They are such nice people and have everything a RUSSIAN would want! I love it and so glad I found this little place!

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First time at a food truck alley like this and First time trying Iraqi and middle eastern food.

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3.8(537 reviews)
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I really don't recommend spending your money here. I'll say as a disclaimer my review is based on…read morean Uber eats order. I think sometimes restaurants have a different level of quality or care for to go orders and I want to call that out. However, the food is quite expensive, and VERY disappointing. Things I ordered Pita bread - was extremely dry, leathery, un-chewable. Must have been stale. Dip mezza - hummus not smooth, no flavor, Lebneh was ok, baba ghanoush almost tasted of artificial smoke flavoring. Shatta - absolutely not shatta. It was oil with chopped herbs that has definitely gone bad. Again absolutely no flavor. Paid $5 for a tiny to go condiment cup of it! What a rip off. Falafel - meh. Lamp gyro - fiance thought it was ok, but also, very bland. There are so many good middle Eastern restaurants I will definitely never order from this restaurant again. It's really sad when you can tell that an establishment simply does not care about the quality or the culinary technique that goes into their food. Especially when they charge so much!

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If you're traveling with dietary restrictions, Shalom Y'all is the kind of place that makes you…read morefeel instantly taken care of. I came in with friends who are vegan and gluten-free, and before we even had to ask, the staff marked up our menus with everything they could eat. Not just a couple sad options either. A ton of them. This kind of consideration is something I've noticed across Portland, and it's a big part of why I love visiting. Food-wise, we had some real standouts. The roasted carrots were deeply flavorful, the curried black lentil salad had that perfect balance of hearty and bright, and the tahini ice cream was one of those desserts you keep thinking about after the trip ends. Also, do not skip the beer with a slushy float. It sounds chaotic, but somehow it works. Fun, refreshing, a little unexpected. Come hungry, especially if you're dining with mixed dietary needs. Everyone will leave happy

Shalom y'all in SE Portland. This might be my favorite tapas-style Mediterranean spot in the city…read more Went for the first time and got lucky snagging a seat at the bar, always the best way to experience a place like this. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming, and the staff were genuinely helpful and welcoming. Every plate we tried delivered. The pita alone deserves a shoutout, fresh, warm, and dangerously easy to keep eating. Standout dishes: Hummus & Spicy Lamb Merguez Gravlax Lamb Carnitas Street parking wasn't too bad, which is always a win in SE. Honestly, I'd come back for the atmosphere as much as the food. Couldn't recommend it more. Go. No need to thank me later.

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The food is delicious. I strongly dislike that they changed from table service to counter service…read moreafter the pandemic but never switched back.The restaurant went from being a warm Mediterranean restaurant that I would bring family to, to someplace to grab a quick bite. It lost ambience. The food is still very good, but it feels like a cafeteria now. :(

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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!

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