From the moment we walked in, the service was absolutely exceptional. Ali the owner was warm, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great dining experience and every recommendation was spot on. The food was even better than the service. The chicken kabob was incredibly juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, while the lamb kabob was flavorful, cooked to perfection, and melted in your mouth. Every bite was fresh and delicious. It's not often you find a restaurant that excels in both outstanding hospitality and amazing food, but this place absolutely does. If you're looking for delicious kabobs and top-notch customer service, I can't recommend this restaurant enough. We'll definitely be coming back. I'll miss you Ali but we'll be back! read more

This is a great restaurant. Subtle decorations....very nice service from a small staff. Food is excellent....i loved my lamb....the rice was great. My wife loved her kofta dish. They include a service charge which eliminates the need to do math. read more

Kabob - Kofta Kusharia - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was one of the best customer service restaurants that we have been to in so long. We were there for a pick up order and everyone was so nice, greeted us, made sure we were taken care of by asking if we wanted any water if we needed anything at all, offered us a place to sit and then gave us some baklava to try. The pita bread was amazing! It was the softest bread and really large too. The chicken kusharia was delicious, I took some of that with the yellow rice and tzatziki sauce into the pita, perfect. Everyone in our group was happy with their meals! The baklava was to die for, so good. read more

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I don't tend to write reviews but in this case I want to save folks from the experience we just had. The atmosphere was nice, the waitstaff friendly, but the food was not at all as delicious as the reviews here would have you believe. The dominant note on everything was a gigantic raw garlic and lemon overdose. On the lamb tower, the meat was good but not very tender as it was overcooked. The rice pilaf had a garlic sauce so pungent that it would keep vampires away for a week. And I am saying this as someone who loves garlic. The other dish featured kofta on a bed of potatoes, with enough olive oil for the spuds to do the backstroke in. And a further year's supply of raw garlic. I have eaten middle eastern food here and in Turkey, and I can tell you that for me, this restaurant does not rate very high. read more

The Kabob tower offers a unique delicous experience! Service was great and the auto 15% gratuity is appreciated

Kabob - Portland, OR Nice little Lebanese place on Hawthorne Street. nice booths, tables, lamps, and paintings on the wall. Little flower arrangements on every table. First off, they bring you a nice carafe of water which you drink out of a nice wine glass. I ordered the hummus which came with nice warm pita and was delicious. The hot pita was done just right. I also ordered the chicken kebab which comes on this interesting hanging skewer. Below the skewer is a bowl of saffron rice with tomato, cucumber and basil with a lemon slice and a garlic white sauce. Also, the skewer has in addition to the chicken, grilled onion and zucchini perfectly cooked. The owner was very friendly- he gave me some of his in-house made baklava- delicious! They do charge a 15% service charge instead of you giving a tip. read more

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Absolutely delicious! We got a lot of food and each and every thing wowed us. The price was also so good for all the food we enjoyed. The service was kind and warm. Even the soda was delicious and fun! We will be back! read more

One of the best mediterranean places in Portland true to original recipes and not Americanized - the owner is a great guy and service is always friendly and fast. You can not go wrong if you are into a good delicious meal from that cuisine. Plenty of vegetarian options as well. read more

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Excellent food and host/chef! If you like Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food but haven't been here, you're missing out. There's a great menu of amazing food and presentations. read more

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Great customer service owner is very friendly. I ordered the falafel wrap that came with a house salad and delicious rice. The Kabob was organic chicken breast marinated in extra virgin olive oil it was super juicy with tons of flavor and crispy on the outside. literally perfectly cooked I would highly recommend trying their gem of a restaurant!! read more

Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Omg !!! So yummy and my 2 year old ate up the lamb kabobs my hubby ordered the Egyptian lamb kabobs and I ordered chicken kabobs and hummus ! Service and ambiance on point !! Will defintley be back ! read more

My new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Their grass fed lamb is so much juicier and tender than I've had elsewhere is the main reason. We got some of the classics like pita & hummus of course and lamb kebab (which is served on a cool vertical skewer tower) both of which were excellent. My favorite was the Lamb Kusharia which I hadn't seen at another Mediterranean restaurant so I tried. It was some generous juicy lamb chunks coated in a delicious nutty herby sauce on a bed of savory yellow rice and lentils w/ crispy onions and chickpeas. They also had another dish I hadn't heard of called Muthawamah which sounded very good as well I will have to try next time. Very friendly owner and they also have some homemade lemonades too that were quite tasty. read more

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How do I give Ali and his Chef and team 10 stars?? We had my husband's 40th surprise birthday dinner here with almost 30 people and Ali was SO incredibly helpful and receptive. He knew how to host that many people and the chef did a *perfect* job with the food (plated dishes!) for that many people, ready in a timely manner. They also added balloons without me asking and it was such a thoughtful gesture. The food was spectacular (truly authentic and melt in your mouth yummy), the service AMAZING leading up to the event and during. Good lord, I'm so happy with this restaurant, people & food - I could go on and on. I will shout from the rooftops for people to go to this restaurant:) THANK YOU ALI/CHEF/TEAM!!! read more

We had a family celebration at Kabob yesterday... and it was AMAZING!! Service was exceptional and the food was spectacular. My wife and I are vegan, others in the family are carnivores- and no one was disappointed. The falafel was the best I've ever had and the meat eaters said theirs was delicious. Salads, hummus, pita, dolma were shared by all of us and they were delicious. Already planning our return trip!!! read more

This place is awesome! Fresh, delicious food, wide variety, clean and comfortable place--I can't wait to go back! Give this family some love, as this place has amazing food!! Run, don't walk, to eat here! And I've never said that about a place before! read more

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This place is really good. Nicely prepared great tasting food that is reasonably priced. Excellent service. A real gem.

Kabob deserves a line around the block 24/7. Stopped in 10/29 in the evening with my GF. Kebob is clean with wonderful decor, run by a very nice family. We bother ordered the chicken moothawama, and a side of pita bread with hummus. The pita bread came out and was amazingly fresh. Smelling the bread was SO GOOD... with the bread alone! It was soft, warm and flavorful!I couldn't stop smelling it! The chicken kebob was nicely presented in a free standing skewer. the Chicken was both moist and flavorful, which is hard to get right! Absolutely everything about the experience was top notch. Highly recommended and we'll be back! read more

I did not love this. I wanted to. We were literally the only table here on Tues at 2. Our other fave place was closed so we gave this a try based on reviews. Love the atmosphere, but thats where my love ends. I am a fan of the Mezza plate. So that is what I ordered. The description is accurate. But for $16 to get a cup of cauliflower, 4 falafel and some sliced potatoes with no hummus, tabouli, baba ganoush....(those only come on the cold mezzo plate) was disappointing. My friend had the moothawana but the sweet sauce that came on it didnt work for either of us. We also ordered stuffed grape leaves that never arrived. Service tip included which is all good, just something to be aware of. The server was fine, but being the only table and not to see him throughout the meal? and then to forget the appetizer? I wouldn't go back. The usual place or nothin' read more

Kabob is a fantastic restaurant and I highly recommend! As a Detroit native, I've been accustom to some of the best middle eastern food in the US and this Portland joint ranks right up there. Ali (owner) is a fantastic guy who will welcome you with a great smile and a personal walk through his delicious menu. Everything is amazing and I would highly recommend the lamb (grass fed from Seaside, OR) and the garlic potatoes (OMG- so good!). Hands down my favorite middle eastern restaurant in Portland! read more

Unfortunately we lost our favorite buffets to Covid. We have been searching and searching.... today the search is over. The lunch buffet at Kabob is excellent.  Nice selection of food.  Fresh. The atmosphere from the art on the wall to the music was very pleasing.  The food was very very good. And then we got our drinks.  At $8.00 I was expecting a smaller glass. We got a a small caraffe!!  Phenomenal value. Highly recommend Kabob.  I'd give six stars if I could. read more

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Delicious food. Great prices. Quick and friendly service. Lovely ambiance. Will be coming here a lot!

We love this place. The food is delicious, both for carnivores (my honey) and vegans (me) and the people are super nice. We especially like the ambience -- classy furniture, heavy tableware and a big bottle of ice-free ice water when you sit down, plus stemware to drink it from, all things that usually say This Place is Expensive, but it isn't. Nice big flowering plant right at our booth, a long line of lovely blue and white lamps overhead - twice as many with the mirror -- AND NO TIPPING! Service charge 15% added instead, so there's neither a screen trying to guilt-trip 25 or 30% out of your pocket nor any arithmetic to do. The two things I like the best might sound trivial but they have super good nice warm pita, soft, a little bit puffy and just the tiniest bit charred along one edge, really tasty. Also the rice is wonderful, best ever for me, cooked just right and subtly dressed. Although there's no parking lot, the owner told us this evening that it's OK to park across Hawthorne in the Asylum parking lot. read more

A friend and I tried a new restaurant tonight. It was sooooo good: the taste was amazing and savory, presentation was enticing, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The staff were so friendly; they had us sample a different item on the menu. Even the pomegranate lemonade was special. We'll be back, for sure. read more

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The food looks appealing and tastes as good. Service was attentive but not too much. A good listener. Looked like a belly dance competition on the television which I had my back to. I like the low lights and was able to speak to my partner with light at the table. The kabob meat was tender. The baklava is delicious but not the expected wet flaky honey covered dessert so I was able to pick it up without stickiness. read more

I came here for lunch, and decided on the vegan falafel mazza with potatoes. A simple plate, but seasoned nicely and the falafel were flavorful. Service was attentive and the atmosphere is great, a nice place to stop if you are on Hawthorne. It's reasonably priced for a place that's so pretty inside and makes such an effort to make even a quick lunch memorable. I love the decor. read more

Super Duper tasty I loved the hot Mazza plate. The food is all reasonably priced and great portions. They include a 15% service charge as stated on the menu but they don't accept tips. Not even a line on the check so I appreciate that as I sometimes feel weird about places that force the tip. They had different cuisines like Egyptian which was neat to try. Lots of vegetarian options too!! Highly recommend this place. Good atmosphere and kind service!! read more

Rare is it that I order takeout and the food is this phenomenal, but somehow the service was also 1000/10 in our 5 minutes inside picking up our food. An employee came from picking fresh figs, and offered some to us which was such a delicious treat. The inside is also so very very beautiful. We ordered the hummus, baba, grape leaves , tabuli, chicken moothawama, and lamb kusharia. Their grape leaves had us salvating on the drive home. It was all absolutely delectable and the portions were large and generous. read more

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Definitely a must try!!! Lebanese spot called Kabob and yes must try one of several Kabob towers offered!!! Definitely a must try...Egyptian style potatoes and chicken kabob!!! Don't sleep on the Baba Ganoush!!! Sooo good!! FYI they also have a lunch buffet....So I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Wanted to really love this place. Nice menu, friendly owner. The meal had hits and misses. I had the chicken and all but one piece was very dry and the one piece was ok but not moist. My husband had the lamb and it was more tender with a few dry/tough pieces. So it didn't hit the mark for us. Another person mentioned carrots and they are not typical and they were huge so did come across as a filler. It was a Saturday night and not many people there. It did seem like their son was sitting in a booth watching something on a phone with no earbuds so I was glad not to be eating there. read more

Kabob - Belly dancing channel. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

YES PLEASE, I WILL BE RIGHT BACK!!!! Shhhhh don't tell anyone about this fantastic neighborhood mouthwatering gem!!! We tried several dishes and were delighted with Every. Single. One. The people are really sweet, the place is cozy, clean and inviting. They offer outdoor seating with some genius natural privacy bushes between tables so you don't feel like you can't escape the the persons breath at the next table. I sincerely appreciated that set up. It's under two miles from home so we walked, not sure about parking - you could probably find something just behind fairly easily. Definitely give this place a try!! read more

Kabob - Shrimp Moothawama, fantastic!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped by for lunch. $18 buffet option only. Pretty good but I wanted Kabobs. I think i spend about $20 for lunch with beverage. Drank water only. Not a good buy of you can't pack it away. I'll try dinner next time. Clean. Easy to find. Parking nearby on streets. read more

Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Oooh oooh ooh! This is the placeeee! Such great atmosphere with amazing decor , the food presentation is on pointtttt! These hanging juicy meats f Dropping in your rice is sooo delicious read more

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Great delicious food, friendly service, beautiful interior. Highly recommend. Must visit and eat here!

Food was amazing! And the service was great. Our waiter (Im pretty sure the owner) was very helpful and kind. It was a very relaxing meal. We had hot mezza and cold mezza and shared. So much food we couldn't eat it all. Their pita was exceptional as was their baba ganoosh. It had a little kick. Had my first pomegranate soda which was a treat. I already have plans to return this Friday and the following Monday. I feel lucky to live only a few blocks away. read more

This is the kind of restaurant where you're treated like family. The owners are so kind, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we enjoy our visit. I appreciate how much care they put into creating a nice atmosphere--the plantings inside and out make the neighborhood prettier. My kids always get the lamb kabob--they love how tender it is. The pita is nice and soft too. In general, their food and drink portions are generous and reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

This was our first time at Kabob and they did not disappoint. We were the only people in the restaurant until just before we finished our meal (pandemic effect) but they have a robust take out game going on. They were continuously busy. Don't miss the in-person experience! I feel like we were interacting with the owners - cooking, explaining the menu in exquisite detail, taking orders, and serving the meals. I asked about the menu and then enjoyed a discussion about each item, sometimes he shared the history of the dish. He made sure we understood the menu and choices available. He was an enjoyable fellow human. Not only are the owners/??? wonderful and attentive, but the food was delicious, the presentation was impressive, and it didn't break the bank. We had: Cocktail: "Take me to the Promised Land" $9.95 Sapphire gin and an aged rose liquor. A Middle Eastern Martini? It came in a large glass (photo below) and was unique and delicious. Our discussions surrounding this drink were entertaining. It was definitely worth the price. RECOMMEND Pomegranate soda: fresh POM juice and soda water, another giant glass. RECOMMEND. $2.95 Appetizer: Vine leaf roll (dolmah) $5.95 grape leaves stuffed with rice, fresh herbs. This also came with some chopped/minced veggies and a tahini dressing, as well as a salad with their house made vinaigrette. They had four vegan selections that were explained to us. I loved hearing about how some of these recipes originated. The balance of the menu was simple: choose chicken, shrimp, salmon, or lamb as a bowl, a kabob, or a Moothawama (served over bed of freshly fried potatoes). For most choices, the shrimp/salmon choice was $2 more than chicken/lamb. Meal 1 - Salmon moothawama. A Moothawama includes fresh garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice and olive oil on a bed of pan fried potato. It came with a beautiful salad and cooked carrots and crispy onions. You can get with shrimp, chicken, salmon, or lamb. Visually appealing and delicious. RECOMMEND 18.95 (most expensive aselection on the menu.) Meal 2 - Shrimp kabob. The kabob is served impressively. Photo below. It was complimented by saffron rice and and small chopped salad with herbs. We could not stop raving about the presentation or taste of this item. It was beautifully presented and thoroughly enjoyed. RECOMMEND $15.95 Dessert: Baklava. Order it, you won't regret it. RECOMMEND $3.50 Prices was definitely fair considering the quality of the meals. We enjoyed the giant screens showcasing belly dancers; that was a very tasteful and enjoyable. It was a 5 star night for us! We will return. This is a dinner only restaurant, daily 4-9pm. I will be back. I will find a way to get take out. We had a fantastic experience. I can't wait to come back! read more

Kabob - Hanging Shrimp Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I absolutely love the lunch buffet. A real value. Chicken shawarma, lamb kofta, various vegetables, pita, roasted chickpeas, and a salad bar with fantastic hummus and baba ganoush. The owners are wonderfully friendly. The ambience is sufficiently Mediterranean to make you feel like you're in a cafe in Turkey or the Levant. read more

Great food, chill ambiance and the service is very friendly. I love the potatoes here. read more

Everything here was amazing! Food, decor, drinks, service.. Very highly recommend. We got the hummus and the chicken kabob and everything was spiced beautifully and scrumptious. read more

We were really intrigued last year walking by this restaurant but hadn't had a chance to go back. My husband was so hungry so we ordered, took some pictures, enjoyed an appetizer of grape leaves then we were on our way. The baklava and majadra were excellent! We came back later to buy some more for friends. Our order was made fresh but it was very quick. Thanks to the owner for his gracious hospitality. This is a lovely restaurant, with plenty of seating, a bar area, and authentic dishes. read more

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