Place is clean. Service was great…read more Everything was good! Will definitely come back and highly recommended!

Our favorite place in town for Mediterranean food. Nicely prepared meat platters. Delicious creamy…read morehummus and great big pita breads. We always order extra pita bread since the food is deliciously tasty. Service is always fast, friendly and efficient.

The place is pretty and service was great. Plenty of parking spots at the front…read more I got the Kafta shish kabob and it was juicy and filling. My only complaint that there were barely any onions? The beef shawarma plate was completely disappointing. My partner ended up getting it with the mango rice. The beef was dry and mango rice didn't even have a hint of mango at all. For the kabob, they give you a whole roasted tomato but for the shawarma plate, they give you a slice of tomato lol. We also got the kunafeh, which was good and completely balanced.

For sure the best Lebanese food in Hillsboro, maybe the best in all of Oregon!…read more I've had Falafel in many restaurants surrounding Portland and this is the best by far. Very moist, tender and loads of flavor, unlike most places that serve it drier than a week old biscuit. Their Hummus is creamy and delicious. The best I've had anywhere and it comes with a huge piece of flatbread. The rice was light and fluffy, steamed to perfection. Atmosphere is warm, cozy Mediteranian; service was fast and attentive; food was abundant and delicious; prices are fair and very reasonable. Seriously nothing not to love about this amazing restaurant! My only complaint is their takeout boxes are made of single-use plastic.

My cousin and I heard about this restaurant via Instagram, and we decided to go there for brunch…read more We ordered some food to share. We ate almost everything and omfg, they tasted sooo good. They kept us full for hours. --Food-- Rise & Shine Hummus: 10/10 Schmaltz Cornbread: 10/10 Drop Biscuit: 10/10 Shakshuka: 10/10 -- Drinks -- Exotic Stranger: 10/10 Blood Mary: 10/10 You won't regret it. It's a worth!

Came here with a friend visiting from out of town after having a great experience at Shalom Y'all a…read morefew months ago and unfortunately was pretty disappointed. It's a nice location and was quite busy on a Tuesday night. We were sat right on time for our reservation. The server recommended 5-7 plates for our party of 3 and let us know that plates come out as they are made (pretty standard). Despite this, there seemed to be no pacing to how dishes came out. All of our dishes came out rapid fire one after another to the point where we didn't have time to finish the small plates and didn't have room on the table. The food itself was largely okay, but nothing to write home about. The two biggest plates we got were the pastrami and the short rib. The pastrami was somewhat dry, though the mustard it was served with was delicious. The short rib was tough and in the rub had one slice that was way too strong and overpowered all the other flavors. The hummus with burnt ends was good from a hummus perspective but the ends were super salty. The cornbread was delicious and probably the favorite plate of the table and the cauliflower was a close second. All in all, a pretty disappointing experience. Maybe it was just a tough night there and we'll give it another try.

They're now located inside the new Hollywood Q food hall…read more Opted for one of their more popular items, the Doner Wrap. A little gamey for my liking, but that's probably the way it's supposed to taste. Yummy side sauce. I'll opt for the traditional Gyro next time. Eclectic menu, maybe the highest average price points at the the Q. Looks like they have a loyal following. The owner/counter guy was very nice.

This is a small food stand right next to Zoiglhaus Brewing Company. All the food that they took for…read morecustomers looked amazing. I asked if they have Simit which is kinda Turkish bread. I wasn't expecting them to have it. They didn't. He had some for himself that he gave me. He refused to let me pay for it. I bought their Turkish coffee, and it was authentic which is hard to find in Portland. Obviously, they are nice and hosbitabkey. This little visit briefly transported back to Turkey. Thank you Shiki Shiki Baba. We will be back.

The service and food here is amazing. It is owned by a Persian family. All their recipes are 1000…read moreyears old Or more, Im a histor buff and my husband has a degree in world history.. The decor and menu are being updated. But it's the food you want! Healthy menu. Try some Persian desert handcrafted. They just introduced saffron Ice cream! I was told new and exciting decor and food specials.

Hadn't been here in a while so I decided to pick up some kebabs and I am very sorry to say that…read morewhat used to be an authentic persian kabob has fallen from grace. The one star is out of pure disapointment. If you look at the photos on yelp and google, you can see the difference. The plump, flavorful, and moist skewers from older photos are no more. What was once a delcious hand made skewer is now an unfortunate shadow of what it once was. You used to be able to taste the love and effort in their food, and now all I could taste was the lack of it. Frankly, i felt betrayed by the difference between what was advertised and what I got. I hope they can go back to serving the food they used to. The extra star is because they are still kind, and it pains me leave them a negative review, specially knowing the quality of what they could be serving.

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.

We celebrated a birthday at Mediterranean Exploration Company with their set menu, and it was one…read moreof the best dining experiences we've had in Portland. We were able to try a wide variety of dishes, and every single one was exceptional. I have dietary restrictions (no onions or garlic), and the kitchen and staff were incredibly accommodating. They prepared separate versions of several dishes for me without hesitation, and I never felt like I was getting a lesser experience. It's rare to find a restaurant that can accommodate food sensitivities so thoughtfully while still delivering incredible flavor. The food was absolutely delicious from start to finish, and the service was impeccable. The staff was warm, attentive, and made our birthday celebration feel special without ever being overbearing. Everyone in our group left talking about how amazing the food was. We couldn't have asked for a better meal or a better overall experience. Mediterranean Exploration Company has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite Portland restaurants, and we can't wait to come back.

Stopped by for an early dinner bite around 5p on a weekday without reservation and were seated…read moreimmediately. We weren't too hungry and ordered 3 dishes to share - the hamachi crudo, baked feta with Blackberries, and braised Greek greens. The service was pretty fast, we received our food within 15 mins. The hamachi crudo was tasty with fresh fish that balanced well with the yummy smoked eggplant, tamarind soy, black harissa mayo, and crispy ginger. The baked feta was the heartiest dish, it came out with piping hot pitas to dip into the creamy savory/sweet feta and blackberries. The braised Greek greens felt like the most basic dish out of the 3, collard greens cooked with a lemon/olive oil finish, which tasted as described but not exciting enough to order again. Just as the name implies, this restaurant is a nice way to try Mediterranean dishes for those who don't eat it often. Admittedly, the cuisine isn't in our top favorites, but all the dishes were executed well, true to their description, and made for some fun bites.

Lamb gyro is amazing. Hot sauce has a little heat so get that on the side if you're sensitive. The…read morepita is flavorful, soft and tasty. I've had much better hummus. Other than that, this place is great!

It doesn't matter that this small restaurant is in a grocery store. Johnson's Creek Market…read more We shared a falafel wrap with extra crispy falafels. It was toasted on the outside perfectly. Inside, it had lettuce, tomato, pickles, tzatziki sauce and it was amazing. I really loved the garlic sauce on the side too. We ended up using all of it. There are at least four large booths to sit in. The service was fast and friendly. While we waited, we enjoyed walking through the grocery store. We'll definitely be back. Give it a try!