Wife and I went here while in Portland. Good Hookah, Lovely people, fun, chill atmosphere…read more Service was great, and we were instant friends with the other guests. I give it a 10. (My Powells books smell like hookah)

My boyfriend and I stopped here on a Thursday afternoon. We were surprised that they had free…read moreparking/lot specifically cause it's downtown. I will say parking is limited, especially when they start to get busy since there aren't a lot of spots available in front of the store. We settled on getting pineapple flavor, we definitely recommend. Please note that there is a charge if you use a credit card. Be sure to bring cash. There are some drink options available. While we were there, they had soccer game playing. A lot of people have brought their laptops and we're working and are doing whatever they do there. It seemed like a very chill place and definitely had a lot of regulars

This place is chill and has more space than it looks like from the outside…read more My boyfriend and I showed up at opening and there was a delay. We didn't get inside until 20 mins with the rest of the crowd of 5 other people. We got our hookah and it was decent. We got one drink for hookah. Not a large selection but definitely have options for nonalcoholic drinks The music was on point to listen to. They also had a few tvs going with a movie and a basketball came. I like the other Mr hookah location out in Gresham better but this one serves the purpose if you need a hookah fix

How is this Hookah Bar rated so high?? I am assuming those who gave high ratings have never been to…read morea proper Hookah Lounge. Ambience and Service was great, I give them that but quality of Hookah was so poor. We could barely taste any of the flavor and the smoke became harsh within 30 minutes. I smoke Hookah almost everyday and have tried most of major brands and I was definitely not impressed. If I had compared this place to the Hookah Lounges in NY/NJ, I would have only given 2 Stars. Also, not that many options for Food or Drinks. They have some packaged Snacks and Botttled Drinks, and that's it.

The food was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service was special making us feel cared…read morefor. One very very picky eater in our group absolutely loved the hummus- warm fresh bread- rice. Absolutely would recommend this place.

Just came in from a run this afternoon to pick something up to eat. I got my usual, and today…read moresomething was off. I sat down to eat, but as soon as I was done, my stomach was BUBBLING. It was crazy! It was making sounds like from the beginning of that one song Rap City. I rushed home and as soon as I got home I sat in the restroom for over an hour. You have been warned.

Tried Nicholas Restaurant in Portland and went with the gyro and babaganoush…read more The gyro was really solid--tender, well-seasoned meat with that classic savory flavor, wrapped up with fresh toppings and sauce that tied it all together. The babaganoush was smooth, smoky, and super flavorful without being too heavy. Portions were generous and everything came out fresh. It's one of those spots that feels consistently reliable when you're craving good Mediterranean food done right. Definitely a place I'd go back to for a casual but satisfying meal.

Really tasty spot! First time having more than an appetizer, and it was all so good. I love that…read morethey give each table a nice warm pita to start. The food is fresh, and the service is excellent. My chicken shawarma wrap was very flavorful. I would totally get it again but maybe get the sauce on the side since the pita can get soggy. Note: They do have some free parking spots right in front.

The owner is so kind and the food is amazingly delicious! I can't wait to try everything on the…read moremenu.

Very solid and standard Middle Eastern food. Not exceptional but very good and much better than I…read morecan get in the last few places I've lived. Pickled eggplant with walnut appetizer was tasty with a nice blend of flavors, and foul madames was particularly good. The spinach fatayer was on the doughy side without the spinach soaking the dough the way I like, but was fresh out of the oven, which was nice. Zaatar flatbread was basically standard but the herb flavor came through well.

For me genies is not a hookah bar, it's family. So many of us come to smoke on a regular basis. And…read moreso If your new and you stop in... It's all the weird people, don't be afraid that's just how we are. We are all very close and a matter of a fact so close people ask me how long I have worked for genies... Answer is never, never have I officially worked here. But when your at your house with your family and your mom asks you to grab her a glass of water, you do it. Well same for me. I am closer with most the people here then I am with some of my own family. On that note let's talk about the staff that does work currently at genies. Owner- Rashid You will never find someone who cares for you as much as him.... As long as you don't piss him off your good! I have watched bless peoples lives. He has always tried to make genies better and better. Which is not needed cause it's already the best in Portland. He has made the entire inside look wonderful since he started owning it. Fresh paint, new chairs... all this year. Has planned special parties. If it's your birthday and you have a group he is always taking care of birthdays. I call him my brother, cause he is always there for me when I need him. And if your new I suggest you ask the staff who he is and get to know him cause he will always be happy to talk to you. Connor "simba" What to say about Connor.... Well first off you should probably just call him simba cause everyone else already does. He is the skinny white guy with long hair. And he is a PRO at making hookah. You like mint, always ask Connor to make it. He is a down to earth guy who I also consider to be an awesome friend. Also disclaimer, mouth like a sailor some days... Don't worry you get used to it Shawn Also has mastered the art if hookah making. Shawn is a hard working guy, he has lots of pet peeves. All of which I test in a daily basis. But seriously he is an awesome person. You like fruit mixes, Shawn is the guy to talk to. He knows some really good mixes. As for all the other people you see passing out coals and helping do stuff. Well we are customers who love to help make the lives of the 3 people above a little easier. This review is crazy long. But trust me. You don't want to miss out on genies. People drive hundreds of miles just to smoke at genies. That's not a joke, true story. It's that good. I suggest you stop reading this ridiculously long yelp review and get your ass to genie hookah. -RIAN

LMAO don't u think if smoking for the last 30 min would be my call to make if it was wasting my…read moretime or money?????? u guys are more of a joke then I though!! Your a business!! $$ is ur ultimate goal... it's obvious the staff was lazy and wanted to go home! Good customer service always makes exceptions for customers. It was 1 am (I think I would know since I was the frustrated angry customer) AND even if u closed in 30 min, WOULD IT kill u if you gave us 10 min extra while u took care of other closing shift duties. As a matter of fact, I ended up calling another lounge that was closing same time as u and they didn't hesitate accepting us. You guys ended up doing us a favor anyway! Genie shit is what u are!!! We were visiting from California and wanted to enjoy the Portland/Tigard city area....we never experienced disrespect, like the one u showed us in Any fucking hookah lounge down in LA!!! I smoke hookah daily. I knew the Time u we're closing and knew exactly what I was getting myself into. Clearly I have money to spend and no more time to waste on ur dumbass!!!!!! And to even have someone from ur business defend themselves 'nancy' the way u did .... I rest my case

Lebanese inspired burger at ya hala on a brioche bun, seven-spice chicken, crunchy toum-dressed…read moreslaw, more toum, French fries. Seven-spice chicken, crunchy toum-dressed slaw, and a double hit of that garlicky toum. Topped with a pile of fries, just like on the beaches of Beirut. Let's get some bite into it. But even before that you can smell what will hit you next a delicious taste of garlicky sauce. And the first bite confirmed that. A not-too-overpowering garlic taste, followed by the crunchy pickle the salty fries and the delicious chicken patty, makes it an outstanding burger with a really unique flavor profile! Well done. The crunchy fresh Cole slaw give it another layer of freshness. The hole burger is a smart composition. If I'll have to recommend something to. Ale or even better would be to put the slaw on top of the meat. With it being on the bottom half of the bun it makes the bun quickly early soggy but that's is or taking away anything from how awesome the burger is taste wise. About ya hala if you want to make a quick break and vacation into Lebanon without here they play authentic music and have a nice decor putting you directly into a cafe in Beirut. Also don't forget to grab one or two of their outstanding sweets. I had reinig the shortbread cookies just Yumm!

I went to ya hala after a two day backpacking trip because I was craving fresh and healthy food and…read moreya hala did not disappoint! We ordered the mezza plate and the kabob plate (lamb and kafta aka beef skewers) and both were very satisfying. My only wish is that the hummus and the baba ghanouj were a little less acidic but that may just be due to the fact that I may have heart burn . I am not all too familiar with Lebanese cuisine so it was a delight to experience it. I was surprised by the thin pita! Tips for next time, both plates come with hummus so unless you love hummus, maybe skip on the mezza and order things à la carte. Would love to come back to try the lemon chicken meals! Also got the pistachio and walnut baklava which were both sweet and delicious. I wish I took a pic before shoving them in my mouth

A magnificent Third Place to gather with friends and relax and by my estimation the premier…read moreestablishment of its type anywhere. My companion and I had the absolute pleasure of visiting ME Ultra Lounge for the first time Saturday May 16th from about 4PM to 10PM or so. Dolph and his partner were extremely professional, efficient and polite. The service was outstanding. I own several hookah setups and this was the finest smoke I have ever experienced. I had the lemon mint and the staff's expert coal management (coconut charcoals--the best) was precise and allowed the shisha to toast evenly and completely with absolutely no effort on our part. Very kind to the lungs, too. Hookah had a perfect long handled mouthpiece with several one-use interchangeable inserts for multiple users as one prefers. Silicone hose, everything sanitary and in top condition. Great ventilation and atmosphere, nice mix of beats on the sound system which while lively was not intrusive and definitely stimulated conversation and relaxation at the same time. Great selection of flavors and drinks--we had lots of water and Gatorade to rehydrate and the prices were reasonable throughout. I had recently eaten but next time I will sample more of their goodies. Nice dim decor with a low-key disco vibe--lots of interactive lights with music--and plenty of space. We plan on hosting some small social gatherings here in the near future. Small wonder this place has been around over 10 years! Here's to many, many more.

The place is clean enough, but the hookah itself was, to put it mildly, not very comfortable, the…read morechairs are not comfortable and there is very little personal space, it is impossible to relax and breathe normally, there are only two brands of tobacco, of which there are no high-quality ones. But unfortunately there are no other places in our city.