Middle Eastern Restaurants near Happy Valley, OR

“When I’m craving Mediterranean, it’s always an easy decision of where to go. The quality here is consistent and the portions are great value- which is hard to come by these days.
Sometimes it feels like restaurants don’t care about the food they’re serving you, or whether or not you’ll enjoy it- Not here.

The hardest part for me each time is deciding between beef or lamb, both extremely flavorful. All the more reason to make TokTok my go-to spot. Next time you’re at Happy Valley Station give it a try.“

“Tusk is great. Especially for a nice date night. The food is exquisite and the service is AMAZING.“

“Oh my goodness! What an absolutely sweet spot for casual, affordable, and immensely delicious food! I loved the falafel so much that I went back two days in a row. And the owners are the sweetest people, so warm and cute - which makes sense because the whole environment is warm and cute. I am gluten-free and dairy free, and my food needs were accommodated with care and understanding. I can't wait to go back and bring friends!“

“absolutely best ever gyro“

“First-timers today. We ordered the Big Lamb Gyro, dolmas and french fries, and are very happy to recommend this place. Portions were large and the food was extremely fresh, but the thing that impressed me and raises Omar’s versions above other similar places was his seasoning. Subtle, not overpowering, but distinctive. Dolmas touched with just enough lemon, gyros well-balanced with tzatziki, hot sauce and some other flavors I couldn’t quite identify, subtle flavoring of the lamb. I was prepared for a pretty standard, ho-hum gyro, but this was much more. Worth a return trip.“

“I've eaten here multiple times. Some of the very best Arabic food in SE Portland, and the tastiest burgers in the Montavilla neighborhood! The owner is not only an exceptionally kind & friendly person, he's passionate about the quality of the food!“

“We had the spanikopita, chicken shawarma platter, and baklava. The food was extremely flavorful and well-seasoned. The baclava was probably the best version of the dish we have tried anywhere. The atmosphere was casual and pleasant though the door alarm was quite loud and became annoying for those of us sitting by it.“

“This is such a fun place! the owner and staff made my daughter and I feel very welcome, including her Med alert dog. Their food was tasty and the Bellydancing show was great fun and very entertaining. The place was packed but yet they managed to serve everyone with a big smile. Thank you Aladdin's Cafe. I will definitely be back.“

“Wow, such amazing food! Probably 12 tables inside and a few outside. We brought our 1½ year old son. There were two highchairs. I'd say the me u was kid friendly in that most kids live chicken and rice. But our guy loved everything he ate and so did we. Will be recommending to friends and returning. Friendly staff. Good cocktails.

Kid-friendliness: Two highchairs. Food wasn't overly spicy. No kids menu but definitely accessible for the adventurous eater.“

“Delicious neighborhood spot!!!“

“Sincerely impressed, I will recommend to anyone visiting“

“Everything was expertly prepared and delicious!The meats were moist, tender, wonderfully seasoned and cooked to perfection!Salad was fresh and crispy with tasty dressing!The fresh baked bread which is available on a limited basis was fantastic!!The owner chef is friendly and very helpful with decisions on what to try ❤️Highly recommended! ??“

“Very affordable, delicious food and great, friendly service! ❤️❤️😍😍“

“I’ve been coming here for 2 years now and oh my god, it hits every time. It’s such good food for a very affordable price for how much they give you. The people who work here are so incredibly nice and do everything so well. It’s really a great place to go. 10/10“

“Sirina, Thank you for the birthday gift certificate yesterday. All the food was delicious!!!!“

“I recently attended an event catered by Kabob and was delighted by the variety and quality of the dishes they provided. The choices I made were all vegetarian, but from the comments I over heard everyone enjoyed their non-vegetarian meals as much as I did my plant based one.“

“So disappointed... That I didn't know about this place sooner!! Last night my husband told me he had NEVER eaten a gyro. I knew I had to correct this immediately. So, I started looking for gyros near me. Now, since he's never tried one, I didn't want him to have a bad first experience that would put him off of them forever since I enjoy them so much. I chose this establishment based on very high google reviews (5 stars) and because it's so close to where we live (5 mins). This place has gone beyond expectations! The food is amazing! Perfect blend of delicious spices and ingredients. HUGE amount of food. It was so delicious that I scarfed it down so fast I got sauce up my nose. I'm so happy that we found this little gem. We will be eating here regularly from now on. Thank you, Gyro Grill Kabob!!! ❣️“

“I come from the other end of the state once a year, I don’t have this option at home and really look forward to it. I love the food. I will say that this year will be the last time to your cart. The gentleman that took my order was a dick. I started by saying hello, only to be stared back at… ordered, to only be told my total… order ready, picked it up and said thank you, response was to have back turned to me as he walked away.. I’m not sure what I did to piss this p**** off, but I don’t like your food enough to deal with it anymore. “No soup for you!”“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gyro Bistro, located in SE Portland's new WonderLove, featuring a three-story bar and food cart pod, is a true gem! From the moment you arrive, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly food cart staff set the tone for a fantastic dining experience.

The gyros are absolutely phenomenal, but don't miss out on the baba ghanoush and grape leaves – they are simply to die for! The baba ghanoush is creamy and flavorful, while the grape leaves are perfectly seasoned and tender.

The food is fresh, delicious, and generously portioned. With reasonable prices and top-notch service, Gyro Bistro is a must-visit.

Highly recommended for anyone strolling through SE Portland down the road from OMSI!“

“I stop here every time I'm in Portland. Fresh, delicious and authentic food. Falafel is nice and light. Hummus and tzaziki are so tasty. I love the Mezze Plate because you get a sample of a lot! This food truck is outside of Level Beer, what a great combo!!“

“The last time my wife and I ordered from Gyro House, I wasn't even writing for Yelp yet, meaning I shamefully didn't give this place the incredible praise that it deserves. There is no shortage of Mediterranean food options in Portland, from restaurants to street carts, but this one stands out among most of the rest, for several reasons, all of which I was reminded this last weekend. Here's the short list:

* Easily the best babaghanooj I've had anywhere. No contest. There's an "edge" to it that is not easily described - spiced by not spicy. Trust me on this one.

* Non-awful falafels; these ones are actually soft and moist, and not the hard, dry kind you get elsewhere.

* Kafta kabobs that are grilled perfectly, giving it that rugged, savory char flavor.

* Flavorful tzatziki drizzled in correct proportion, without making everything soggy.

* Fantastically tart, mouth-tingling hummus that has you coming back for more, again and again!

In fact, the only point on which I would knock them is the sadly deficient number of included pita bread pieces: two is simply not enough for a two-person vegetarian mezza platter!

Out of all the tzatziki-slingers in the area, Gyro House is the best for a quick, grab-and-go Mediterranean meal that competes, and defeats, just about every other competitor. I could eat this five days in a row and not get tired of it...and I am sorely tempted to head back there again tonight! Lord help me!

Parking: Small attached lot.“

“Came at around 10pm on a Wednesday night and it was dead. We ordered a kebab wrap and a kebab gyro. Portion was extremely generous and flavor was great! Kebab tasted well-seasoned and was cooked well. Both orders came with fries which were good as well, albeit the oil tasted slightly old. Knocking off 1 star for service due to the food taking a while to be ready (we waited about 20 minutes) and 1 star off atmosphere due to the plaza feeling pretty sketchy at night. Definitely recommend dropping by during the daytime!“

“Best gyros around hands down! And the home made salads and baklava are amazing!“