The interior was nice and the decor was pleasant, a good vibe to start with. However, some red flags came up right away: with only two people working, service was quick, but when we went to pay, nobody was at the counter which felt unprofessional. I ordered the lamb kebab (it was the staff's recommendation). Visually it looked fine, but the flavor was disappointing: the meat tasted bitter and overcooked, almost like it was burnt. I don't recommend getting that dish. Based on that experience, I can't recommend dining here. read more

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I only order the takeout but the lamb shank is superb. It's rather steeply priced, offers no vegetables besides lima/fava(?) beans, and needs more garlic, but I hope they continue to deliver to my office. Can't and won't speak to the rest of the menu. read more

What an incredible food journey today at Salam, a Lebanese gem that deserves every bit of praise. It all started with their flatbread--warm, soft, and almost like a delicious roti. We paired it with chicken and hummus, and wow--absolutely amazing. Then came the lamb shank, and it stole the show. Perfectly cooked, fall-off-the-bone tender, and the rice? Packed with flavor. A solid 10/10. We also tried the chicken seekh with saffron rice, which was nicely done. The ground lamb pizza wasn't my personal favorite--felt a bit too tomato-heavy--but my friends loved it, so it really depends on your palate. Now, the grand finale: Turkish coffee with a mixed dessert platter. And let me tell you--Knafa + Turkish coffee = pure heaven. I had a foodgasm. Truly one of those rare, unforgettable dessert experiences. The service was wonderful--I believe it was the owner who personally checked on us, gave thoughtful recommendations, and brought such a warm, positive vibe to the entire place. It really elevated the experience. The ambience is also on point--cozy yet vibrant, perfect for a meal with friends, family, or even a low-key date night. I'm recommending this place to everyone. It's a must-try. 100 out of 100. read more

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Salam is my absolute favorite! I frequently order via Grubhub or Uber Eats, but I was in the neighborhood this weekend and placed an order for pickup. I wasn't sure if the big bread was included, so I checked the bag when picking up and it wasn't in there, they made one for me, while I waited I was able to confirm it was separate for purchase on the website now, I offered to pay, and the nice gentleman who helped me refused. That was so nice and above and beyond! I believe he's the owner since I've seen him there for years, great guy! If you're stuck on what to order I recommend the kebab plates - the kafta/koobideh (ground beef), steak, and lamb are all delicious! Their saffron rice is absolutely delicious, no other restaurant makes it like they do. Additionally, I'd recommend the tatziki, Shirazi salad, hummus, whipped feta, or the Jibneh pizza if you're looking for a good side. read more

Good food, humble service at a stone drop location. The ambiance is casual. The service is quick, and everything arrived warm. The people are nice and welcome with a smile. The flavors are good too. They certainly know how to cook rice as they were fragrant and fluffy. I would recommend them to everyone living in the neighborhood. I would prefer to dine-in over takeaway as it might be a personal preference. read more

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In the area one night and delighted to find a Fattoush Salad on the menu. If you've never had one, try it! Shared that and the chicken schwarma wrap. Excellent food. We did take out and I'm pretty sure the owner handed us our food. Sadly. No photos. read more

First time... food is great and so service. Owner was very friendly and helpful for selecting food.

I'll keep this short and sweet. Service was great, the manager or owner (or worker), was friendly (not overtly) but professional. It started with a huge portion of baked Lebanese bread fresh and piping hot from the oven. Next time, I'll order a side of hummus for dipping in addition to the oil and herbs that they provide. I'm usually a bit skeptical with it comes to kabobs at a Middle Eastern/Persian restaurant but this place exceeded my expectations. And the price point on the menu was very reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. The lamb, beef, chicken meats were all done perfectly and very tender. They give you a generous side of basmati rice and tabouleh (half and half) with the kabob plates. And to top it off, they remove the skewer stick so you don't have to struggle with it. If/when I'm back in the area, will definitely stop by to try some other dishes. read more

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Excellent food, nice staff, vegetarian friendly. Highly recommended. Great date night place.

I live in the community and have been coming to Salam for some time. Salam is one of my go-to spots for Lebanese/Persian food. Whether I dine in or order takeout, the food is consistently excellent. I enjoy their kabobs, kobedeih, grilled veggies, fluffy rice, and mustokhiar. Everything tastes fresh and well seasoned. Service is always friendly. Highly recommend Salam to anyone looking for excellent Mediterranean food in Hillsboro. read more

This place always makes me happy. The food is delicious. The warm complimentary pita in the start is amazing. Then the food one orders come in shortly. The service is great at this place. The restaurant is located near the Orenco station and there is road side parking near by. So no reason not to go to check out the delicious Persian food. read more

Salam restaurant - Interior - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

I love having Salam as my neighborhood spot. It's one of those places that just feels easy to come back to again and again. The food is always fresh and full of flavor. Whether it's the hummus, shawarma, kabobs, or one of their Persian dishes, everything tastes like it's made with care and real ingredients. The warm pita alone is worth the visit.But what really makes this place special is the atmosphere. It has that relaxed, welcoming vibe where you can meet friends, grab a casual dinner, or just stop in when you're craving something good. The team always makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. This has definitely become one of our regular spots, and it's the kind of place you end up bringing friends when they're in town. Places like this are what every neighborhood hopes to have great food, friendly people, and a spot that truly feels like part of the community. read more

They have the Best basmati rice and ground beef kabobs and big Freshly cooked pita bread & pizza in the oven by front counter to watch. Staff are always friendly and caring. Order to go or pickup is easy. read more

The rice here was pretty awesome, light and fluffy. Everything else was a bit bland and the falafel was ridiculously dry. The prices were high for what you get. Service was good but not outstanding. Nothing really special about this place. read more

The fresh bread was warm and super tasty. The lamb shank was insanely tender like, fall off the bone good and the saffron rice was perfectly seasoned. Even the vegan wrap was super delicious! Loved the music! Everything hit the spot! read more

Salam restaurant - Vegan Wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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Friday night date night with Wife N, continuing our quest for great local shawarma. Tonight's dinner out finds us at Salam Restaurant in Orenco Station, Friday evening, 6:30. The place was pretty lightly filled for a Friday evening, maybe 30% capacity. We were immediately seated and the biggest fresh pita I've ever seen (probably 16") was brought to the table along with some olive oil and a lovely dried herb mix to dip. Pita was fabulous. I ordered the Veggie Dolmeh (rice wrapped in grape leaves), and we each ordered a lamb shawarma wrap. The veggie dolmeh had a recipe I couldn't resist trying: rice, lentils, raisins and dill. This unusual combination gave them a sweet, almost pipe-tobacco-like aroma and flavor. I'm not 100% convinced I loved them, but definite points for the unique recipe. The shawarma wraps hit the spot, though both Wife N and I thought the meat itself was under-marinated and not as flavorful as some other places we've tried. In all, a perfectly fine spot for a quick Mediterranean dinner and Orenco Station itself is a beautiful place to stroll around after. read more

Salam restaurant - Lamb shawarma wrap. Yummy! - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

The food is good and I specifically enjoyed the HARRA PIZZA - the spice just feels right ...if you don't like spicy food stay away from it Their hummus is awesome too read more

Salam restaurant - HARRA PIZZA with cheese Spicy relish of roasted bell pepper, onion, chili. - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

This is my daughters and my go to place! The owner is amazing! He is always there and wants to make sure you were having an amazing time. They have goldfish in a tank that are adorable, too. They always bring us a big bread that was freshly baked, and I think we've had now most everything on their menu. We love their salads, their kebabs, all of the appetizers and falafel's. But it is the warmth of this restaurant that brings us read more

I was hungry and this was the only decent place open near our apartment. They were friendly and welcoming though the place was completely empty on Friday one hour before closing... I'm still glad I tried their falafel wrap and fries (they're $1 off if you get them as a side to your wrap). The fries weren't crunchy but they were real potatoes which I think is difficult to find lol. The wrap wasn't the best I've tried but it was huge compared to other places I'd say it's like twice the size. The downside was the bread which was tough and the falafel which was soft and not crunchy at all. Maybe it's their style but I expected the falafel to be crunchy. Oh and if you don't like raw onions don't forget to ask them to remove them :) read more

Salam restaurant - Falafel Wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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My second visit in 10 days. The restaurant served every table with freshly baked signature bread straight from the open door oven. I have tried their hummus, eggplant appetizer, falafels, house salad, and sampler dessert plate. They also served cocktail and alcohol. Everything I tried was amazing. Service always attentive read more

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Food was good. Service was good. Nice little spot in Orenco station. Would definitely return. read more

Salam restaurant - Complimentary hot and fresh - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

To say we love Salam would be putting it mildly. This is a fantastic restaurant: above and beyond family service, fresh delicious food, whether sitting inside, outside or picking up for takeout, it's a win-win-win every time! Whether a causal dinner for two or a big family dinner or when we have out of town guests visiting- hand down, Salam Restaurant in Hillsboro is our favorite. Be sure to order hummus and stuff dolmas! read more

All of their food was great! The most memorable dish was their baklava. Their gyro was really delicious too. read more

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We ordered online last night for pick-up, first time visiting. We wanted to share a variety of kabobs, so we ordered the chicken, beef, and veggie...along with one side salad. The kabob meals are simply the meat and rice, granted it's a load of rice. The flavors of the meats were ok, a bit uneventful, but cooked very well. The veggie kabob was good, although missing the potatoes and tomatoes as described on the menu. The salad was forgotten, although paid for. The kabobs were good, just a tad overpriced for what you get in my opinion. read more

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Good food for Middle Eastern cuisine in Hillsboro, Otrnco Station. We got free bread for starting. No need for a reservation. read more

Salam restaurant - Salem - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

My friend and I had the Mezza Family Chicken Plate and Shawarma Lamb Plate. Both were amazingly delicious! read more

Salam restaurant - Mezza Family Platter with Chicken plus the Shawarma Plate at Salam and it was all sooo amazing. - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

We've eaten here in person and have thoroughly enjoyed the food. However, we just ordered their food from Grub Hub and what a disappointment. The lentil soup exploded in the bag. What a mess! Packaged terribly. AND we ordered one side skewer and it looked absolutely NOTHING like the picture of it. It ended up being 4 pieces of meat thrown into a package with sauce. No tomato, no rice (as seen in the picture). How disappointing. read more

Salam restaurant - This is a skewer??? - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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The conversation with the owner is as warm and genuine as the freshly baked bread awaiting every table. Healthy, tasty fare awaits, and I highly recommend a visit! read more

We have been coming here for a long time excellent food and staff. Food is always so fresh. Love their homemade hummus. Everything is so good. Would show a pic of our food but we ate it all read more

The service is great but the food is just ok. The plates were, as coined by my co-diner "kind of sad looking". It was meat with some fries on it. Taste was fine but overall felt like a cafeteria with someone handing us food truck plates. read more

We went during a slow time between normal lunch and dinner hours. The restaurant was pretty quiet, but they seemed to have a lot of to-go orders working and locals coming in to pick up. We ordered the hummus with chicken and a shawarma plate. We were really impressed with the meats, very tender and highly flavorful! The hummus was so smooth and nutty. They have huge pita bread which is also delicious even on its own. We ended up here after two of our regular favorites were closed and we are glad we did! read more

While the euros are nothing to write home about, the tabouli salad and baklava are incredible! Even though they were clearly short staffed, the staff were calm and professional. Ambiance was peaceful and the restaurant was very clean. read more

The food here is amazing!! Take it is always good but I recommend dining in. The service and friendly and helpful. I love the rose lemonade. The baba ghanoush is top tier. read more

I ordered the Fessenjoon which is traditionally a Persian stew made with chicken simmered in a pomegranate molasses and walnut sauce. As a Persian myself, this was nothing like the traditional, I was shocked to see the amount of oil in the stew. Nonetheless, the taste was horrible and quirky, the appearance was unappealing and not appetising at all. I would never come back to this place, due to the horrifying experience and would not recommend to anyone at all. read more

Salam restaurant - Fessenjoon - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Absolutely worth trying! You can dine in at the restaurant and all the seats are well separated. We arrived around 6:30 PM on Sunday and the place is quite empty but then more customers started to come. The food is amazingly fresh and flavorful. We ordered the veggie Mezza and it comes with their homemade pita bread. It is so good and still warm when they bring it out. The hummus is absolutely my favorite and reminds me how tasty real food can be! The baba ghanoush is amazing as well. Definitely recommend ordering a Mezza plate if this is your first place visit there so that you can try different appetizers. For the main dish, we ordered the beef and lamb kabob and chicken shawarma dishes. The meat is so juicy and fresh, and one thing I particularly like about their food is nothing is too salty. The chicken shawarma has a strong cardamom taste, so if you don't like the flavor then this dish might not for you. We ordered baklava for dessert and it is amazing. The phyllo dough is super crispy and the bottom is well soaked in syrup. The sprinkle of rose water is definitely a perfect touch. The desert comes in two and is perfect to share it with someone. read more

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good food for a good price. i ordered late night for a tabouleh salad and baba ganoush, and i was very happy. just wish there was a bit more salad portion wise? flavor wise, it was good and hit the spot read more

Salam restaurant is located in the Orenco Station area. They have been operating since 2013. The restaurant bills itself as Lebanese, Persian/ Iranian and Mediterranean. They serve some very nice Mediterranean dishes including hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouleh etc. But some of my favorite items here are listed under their Persian fare. I've ordered food delivered from Salam several times lately and it's worked out well. I've enjoyed their Veggie Mezza, Vegan Mezza and their Veggie Wrap. My favorite items are their Gheymeh Bademjan, Kashkeh Bademan and Mirza Ghasemi. Entrees come with fluffy saffron basmati rice and a huge pita bread that is soft and delicious! Salam offers many vegetarian and vegan choices. Items that are vegetarian or vegan are clearly marked on their menu, making it very easy to order. You can reach Salam by taking the blue line MAX train to Orenco Station. There is also street parking and a nearby parking garage. I highly recommend trying Salam restaurant for delicious food! read more

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The food was amazing and service was very kind and welcoming. We don't usually eat Persian food and the crew made it very welcoming and easy. We let them order for us and I believe they chose a family style dish. It was enough for 4 people! The variety of eggplant was delisted and loved the chicken with rice! Their flat bred was so fresh and cooked perfectly! I'd Rec come t to anyone, vegan or carnivore. Great variety in options and fla read more

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The food was terrific. The service was excellent and accommodating. We had a large party of 11, and they were able to make space for all of us. I recommend trying the hand-cut fries and the beef kabob. read more

Salam restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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The food is tasteless. Maybe that's how you cook culturally. I guess it's a learning experience. Just like to try different foods but this ain't it. Sorry! read more