Great little hole in the wall! I read about Mazzat a while ago and finally made my way there. This…read moretiny Middle Eastern eatery is a hidden gem located in Portland's busy Forest Ave neighborhood. My falafel wrap may be one of the best meals I've gotten in Portland, solely based on food-to-price ratio. The falafel was perfectly cooked, and the wrap was quite yummy. It came with these deep-fried "chips" (I'm sure they are something else) and a side of delicious hummus. I paid about $10 for the whole thing, including a soda. You just can't beat that. The menu was extensive and included a mix of sandwiches, salads, and plates. Would I go back to Mazzat? If I'm in the area, yes, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it there! In my opinion, this is more of a takeout spot. I did dine in, but the vibe is pretty much nonexistent -- a mix of about eight tables inside without much going on. All in all, I'm glad I tried it!

A hidden gem, I'd had cookies around the corner before and hadn't realized this was here. My…read morehusband brought home takeout items to snack on once and we realized we needed to make a point to come back and give it a proper try. Service was very polite and patient, and the food was awesome. They've got two vertical spits going for shawarma. The kebabs are displayed in the fridge and then cooked, so flavorful and interesting. There are several tables to sit and dine in if that's your vibe. It was torture driving home with the delicious smells. Don't skip eating the pickled veggies, they're unique and delicious! The portions pack a punch for the price. Next time I'll dine in and enjoy everything hot and fresh without the wait. The desserts also looked really good, next time!

SUPER delicious food. My friend had the chicken plate and I had the lamb kebab wrap - both were big…read moreportions with great flavors. The space itself could use a littttle sprucing to make it a bit more comfortable, and they may need an extra set of hands because I noticed lots of waiting between orders (I think only one person takes the order, cooks the food and serves!) Slight changes would make this a 10/10. Overall, would recommend! Food is great and hard to find around here.

In my opinion this is the most underrated restaurant in the portland area. The food is delicious,…read morethe portion sizes are gigantic and the prices are reasonable. This is my go-to post surf spot.

OMG!! Just had the best lunch evvaaaahhh!!…read more I built my own bowl with brown basamati rice, gyro meat, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta, Tzatziki and hummus and wow was it packed with flavor!! I'll definitely be ordering it again!!

For mall food this was the best option here I think. My chicken Shawarmabowl was tastey. Lots of…read moresauce ans flavor. People here were super nice too. The place was clean. Lots of seating. I might again.

Wow. Just wow. I am…read morenot going to lie and tell you that this has always been my favorite type of food or fare but we popped in here today after walking around monument square and I am glad that we did. Food ... amazing. Service ... super friendly. Clean layout with indoor and outdoor seating. Pros: fresh food packed with flavor. Prompt service and friendly vibe. Hand made drinks were amazing (especially the Thai chi) Cons: bathroom is downstairs on an elevator ride in the end of a corridor in the basement. Parking is very limited unless you want to hit the garage. We will definitely be back soon as you can see the dishes that we ate with the pictures I am posting.

First time ordering from Nura and was disappointed. I got the Mushroom Shawarma and looked up…read morephotos from reviews before placing my order. I wasn't expecting turmeric--it was drenched in it. None of the photos I saw showed turmeric, and it took me completely by surprise. The menu also didn't indicate that the dish contained turmeric.

The folks here are extremely helpful and welcoming! I hadn't known about it before and went looking…read morefor fresh pita; it was great! Also baklava that was the real thing: YUM! I will go back!

A True Gem for Middle Eastern Groceries!…read more We recently moved to the area, and I stumbled upon this amazing store on Google--and I'm so glad I did! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed by their incredibly friendly and helpful staff (I can speak only English). On my first visit, I hadn't noticed the freshly baked bread until after I had paid for my items. When I returned to buy the bread, they kindly offered it to me for free as a warm welcome to a new customer. That thoughtful gesture truly reflected their customer-oriented approach and made me feel right at home. The store has a great variety of spices and specialty items that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Their prices are also very fair. They also offer warm fresh Middle Eastern takeout dishes and carry fresh Halal meat, including lamb, which is a huge plus. This place is truly a hidden gem, and I'm so happy to have found it!

The food was absolutely amazing! From the bartenders to the cooks, everyone was incredible. The…read morewhole place felt so welcoming, and the drinks were SO yummy! We had such a great experience from start to finish. I highly recommend this place definitely a 10+ out of 10! We will absolutely be back!

Evo was recommended to us, and we were not disappointed during our recent trip to Portland. Our…read moreserver was friendly and knowledgeable. We chose to sit at a table upstairs (mezzanine). There was also an option to sit at the counter downstairs. We started with the chickpea fries, which were spiced well with a crispy exterior and creamy texture inside. It was a unique way of serving chickpeas. I had the NY strip steak, which I enjoyed, but a tip if you're going. The medium rare was closer to rare in my opinion. If you like medium rare, I'd ask for medium. My wife had the mushroom shawarma, which she enjoyed thoroughly and raved about the unique spices.

As with the previous reviews, the falafel was delicious. I had a yummy chicken shawarma and was…read moreable to make substitutions. All the food my friends and I ordered was fresh, excellent & reasonably priced, except for the smoothie which my friend said was way too sweet. On a mild summer day they had the air conditioning on so high that even with a sweater on I was shivering. Exceptionally clean throughout; bathrooms are modern & well maintained.

I recently ordered the chicken pita shawarma for me and my husband. The chicken was bulky and super…read moredry, and covered in the dressing as if trying to masque the dehydrated protein. I was thinking that it would be sliced from a spit. Like the lamb you would get in a Gyro. It really was a sloppy mess and had way too many pickles that overpowered the whole thing.

From the outside, it looks like a run-down tattoo parlor…read more When you go to the front door on Main Street, you are directed to the side door. Courage. The interior is transformative. The decor is Turkish; tables are flanked by comfortable sofas and pillows. No one was at the counter. The trick is you have to bang on the bell. The young lady who appears is cheerful, greeting, efficient. Indicate you are eating in, but stand there and order from the menu posted. The food: I dislike rice, or thought I did- their rice is sublime. What do they add to it? The baba ghanoush is the best I've tasted. My friend got chicken kabob and raved about it. My curried chicken was equally good. You won't have room for the baklava but take some home (and hide it from the family or it will disappear.) I'll be back. More of that rice for one thing.

We visited Istanbul together because it had been a long time. In the last few years this place has…read moreundergone a few changes. For a while there was also a market here. That is now gone, with only remnants remaining of that time period. It has gone back to looking almost exactly like my photos from years ago. We both got the mixed grill. It was fine. Lamb was a bit dry and salty. Beef was ok. Two types of chicken. Lots of rice. Salad and hummus before hand. Nothing to write home about, nothing to complain about. The guy who took our order was also our waiter and brought items to our table. Nice, energetic, kind of cute. We'd go back but prefer other places for similar food.

Enjoyed the food and my cocktail! It was just what we needed on rainy Sunday. They do brunch on…read moreSunday and nice selection of items. Will be returning

Excellent dinner. Friendly staff, great service, beautiful ambiance, amazing food! 10/10read more

This place was very quiet and clean with very tasty food. We were shocked at how empty the…read morerestaurant was based on its location. However, I can say that it's not because of the food. We had the lamb and the gyro kabob which were great. You are able to customize the extra fillings. The man behind the counter was very kind to us and chatted with us. Overall we had a lovely time here and would recommend anyone to try it out!

We ordered garlic French fries, the lamb kebab wrap & the falafel wrap. All were excellent! Spicing…read moreis perfect, even the fries were spiced deliciously even without the garlic. Proprietor was gracious and helpful. It's a new place on the strip and you should go there for sure! P.S. the baklava's great too!