Thank you. Rarely authentic experiences are served in this new world. Anyone reading this. Go!!!!…read moreThe service is polite! The food is delicious. Oh yeh. The service is great. The art of making people feel welcome has been lost in PNW. Not here. Genuine.. sit down at their comfortable traditional tables made of brass on the padded floor. Or sit at a booth/table. Traditional art, clean bathrooms and Fresh food. We will be back. Thanks again!!

Back here in July after the 4th, only because I was craving with what else: Lamb Shank! LOL…read more We were seated, like our only chair, favorite chair, the same one again, must be our lucky day, again! Glad to see the same waitress, like we've had before. Again! We ordered the Lentil Soup and the Tabouli Salad (again) for side dishes. Why order anything else, if these are the reasons, why we keep coming back! The only difference: the bread! No matter, we like this bread, too.

Cardamom in rice!?! My mind is blown!…read more Literally, the best chicken shawarma plate I've ever had! Their food is delicious and has such depth. The hummus was smooth and absolutely delicious! Cannot wait to have again and share with others. And everything is halal!

The perfect way to start this tired teacher's summer break. Absolutely delicious. Shukran!…read more The flavors are wonderful. There's a little something extra in the baklava that gives it a unique taste. Their tea is also delicious, but what makes it all even better is the hospitality, especially from the sister of the Falahi bros. The only drawback for me is that it's a little spendy. Otherwise I'd eat here much more frequently. Perfect for a nice treat though!

So happy to add "I Heart Gyro" to our list of Mediterranean restaurants!…read moreIt's easy to get to, the dining room is medium sized w/booths, it's clean inside & out and the food is delicious! Plus, I love going into places where the employees seem genuinely happy to work there & this place is no different. We were greeted warmly, questions were answered & in spite of ordering at a counter, they didn't forget about us. They brought drinks & silverware to the table, then checked up on us a couple of times during our meal. They have a menu with several choices, the portions were generous enough that we had plenty to bring home for another meal. If you're into "clean eating", this is a great example. The food and sauces aren't OVERLY salted or seasoned, but just right. You can taste the actual flavors of the food, which was so refreshing! I've included pictures of their current menu & the dishes we ordered. We're definitely looking forward to visiting again!

Just came from there again and wasn't disappointed. We had Babbaganush , Tabouli salad , and a…read morefew skewers of lamb and chicken which were great. The service is good and wonderful place to stop for lunch. Recommended

Service is always professional and friendly…read more Today I ordered a falafel salad and most of it was wilted and over dressed. The falafel was delicious per usual, but the cucumbers were not happening = the salad was basically unappealing. Mr. Wonderful ordered the Original Gyro said it was an 8 out of 10. Three of the tables were dirty and the wall where we were sitting had gross splatters on it. (See photos) While the food is still pretty good, this place could use a good cleaning.

So so excited to have found this place in Vancouver! I was having a crazy work week and really…read morecraving a mezze platter variety including my absolute favorite aka baba ghanoush when I stumbled upon this place online. Location was perfect aka not terribly far from my house and perfect for grabbing on the way back from work. I was able to place an order online so easily and my food was estimated to be ready in roughly 15 minutes. I got the mezze platter which comes with hummus, baba ghanoush, a little greek salad, 2 falafel, and 2 dolma. I appreciate that they had the olive oil, salad dressing, and a delicious little garlic tahini on the side as well. The hummus was good, very smooth very creamy, but the star for me was the baba ghanoush! Absolutely smokey and perfect eggplant flavor. The falafel was crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, great flavor profile overall. I would absolutely get this again and also love them for serving this with a generous amt of pita (aka 2 whole pita on the side). I had this for 2 meals which was so helpful during a crazy week. Service was fine; limited interactions as I just swung by to pick it up but they located my order quickly which was appreciated. This spot is pretty no frills and unassuming on the inside, but convenient and certainly on my new rotation! Swing by and support a delicious local business.

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!

I need 1 more Halah type restaurant, the one I picked last week, did looked awful from the First…read moreImpression, and it adds up, as we got closer to the front door. My first impression as we entered here was: the AC was on, and I'm not ready for AC (yet), and the inside was too elegant, and empty. We waited awhile, when a staff appeared. We picked a seat outside, where the weather was pleasant and shady. I needed badly, to use the restroom, so I went back inside, only to be told it's outside. The mural on the walls, obscured the door to the restroom. But, there was no TP, no paper towel, and the trash was full. I had to use a toilet seat cover paper, for my TP, and went back to my seat, not happy with what I just did! I told my husband, who then told the staff, because HE need to use the restroom, too. (We've been gone all morning, this is now lunch hour). The staff gave water, menu and we ordered: The Lamb Shank. I love the eggplant stew! There's also a small salad with the Basmati rice. Also Chicken Kabob Mezza Platter with Pita bread. It was not until we're done eating, and ready to get up, did I notice there was cubed cucumber in the thaziki. But, it's got a very strong vinegar flavor, but I did like the hummus and the ghanoush. (When we eat at these places, we always pick the lamb shanks, btw). I had the other half, for my dinner tonight. The server was friendly, helpful and responsive. The atmosphere, was pleasant, and the photo taken of me, hubby thought I could pass as an Iraqi woman! LOL Thanks for the bag. We picked some crabapples, from down the street, there were 4-5 large trees ready for the pickin' from the sidewalk.

Late night hunger strikes and somehow Queen Mama's Kitchen⁠ understood the assignment. At this…read morepoint I've learned Middle Eastern spots just refuse to close early... and honestly, respect. This Saudi-inspired spot is lowkey tucked away, super aesthetic, and connected to their cheesecake side which felt like a bonus plot twist. Service was lovely, chill vibe, very easy date night energy. Tried dishes I've never had before and omyfoodness... a surprising amount of vegan options which we love. And the Saudi coffee? Not here to play. Like Vietnamese coffee strong... borderline life choices strong. I'd absolutely be back.

I'm visiting Portland for an event and decided to hit this place up since it's food I haven't had…read morebefore. Everything was amazing. Servers and staff were superb. Even just the scents coming from the kitchen were on point. The lamb I got was so flavorful and fell off the bone. It's always so nice to get my fav protein prepared so well.

I've heard about this restaurant forever but put off going because I thought it might be just…read moreanother hyped Portlandia-style brunch restaurant. I was wrong - this place is delicious, bustling, and fun. We went just before 11 on Labor Day and although there was already a crowd the host managed the line expertly. We waited about 15 minutes and were seated inside a busy, airy room with every table full. Service was fast and friendly. We had the cinnamon rolls which were soft and sweet and appropriately gooey. We also shared the chicken and biscuits with mushroom gravy. The chicken was so well seasoned - as was the gravy. The potatoes were soft and crispy at once. Absolutely delicious.

Screen Door is a Portland icon…read more When family visited and wanted to go to all of the "touristy" spots in Portland, I immediately made a reservation for brunch at the original Eastside location. I know they get busy on weekends but we had no problem making a reservation and being seated promptly indoors. Their indoor space can get quite loud. They do have a covered side patio as well. We ordered some of their classic dishes: chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, banana foster French toast. Everything was absolutely delicious. I did feel some sticker shock at the prices ($17-24 ish) but the portions are quite large. They do have a kids menu as well as a full bar. Customer service was excellent, with a seemingly genuinely friendly server. Though they were busy, it was easy to get assistance as needed. The decor is wonderfully charming. Overall, Screen Door might not be an every-weekend kind of thing, but for an out-of-town visitor, a special occasion, or craving you just can't shake - it's absolutely worth the stop.

I love this place, I've been here probably more than 50 times. The seating inside is cute and the…read moreatmosphere is very welcoming. The service is always great and quick. I love getting the gyros and the chicken perogis they're great. I definitely recommend this place!

It had been years since I've been here! Had to get the lamb gyro for old times sake. Cutest little…read moreEuropean deli with so many delicious options. Always friendly and helpful. Hands down the best gyro in town!! Have never had one better. Splurged and got double meat cause why not? Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

My friend and I needed frozen kataifi for a recipe we were making. I called around and they were…read morethe closest market that had it. This is a small market stuffed with mostly Middle Eastern products. There are a lot of products in a small space here! I also wanted tahini and asked the clerk if they had any. He didn't know what tahini is and didn't know if they had any. He said he was new. I looked around on my own for a while but didn't see any. I still think they probably did have some that I just didn't see. The clerk's English was limited so he might not have understood me. Still, this place is packed with goodies you cannot find in ordinary grocery stores.

Halal meats are available here. Middle Eastern and African spices as well as other food staples of…read morethese cuisines. Clothing is also sold.