“Having lived for a decade in Lebanon, I'm very picky when it comes to Lebanese food. I would rather not eat it than pay for mediocre dishes. If you're the same, look no further than Al Hawr. It is, by far, the best Lebanese restaurant in Portland and could compete with the best ones back home. The staff is friendly and attentive, the owner will recognize you if you come back after one visit, and the food is out of this world. I try to take photos every time I go and end up forgetting because I just want to dig in. I was invited to look at the kitchen at the end of one dinner and it was spotless. The cheese rolls are crispy and addictive, the kibbeh is refined and tender, the meats are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the hummus is creamy, the baba ghannouj is flavorful and topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds, I could go on and on. The portions are generous and I love taking home leftovers to enjoy the next day. Parking has been super easy every time I've been. If you're looking for Lebanese food today, don't think twice and go there.“
“Amazing food, great atmosphere, happy people. Local & family owned. I went with my Mom after Hush Hush was recommended by her Surgeon. I am new to Mediterranean cuisine so ordered something that was not what I was expecting. But it was my mistake,so I was just going to buy a 2nd wrap but the owner insisted on giving it to me.He also took time to explain the dishes and even gave me samples.Not only was lunch great but I also got a wonderful presentation on the different dishes they offer. To top the delightful experience the owner wrapped up my mistaken order for my Mom to eat later.All the meals we saw looked amazing and my Gyro with Tziki was delicious!The prices are good and the portions are large.I will definitely dine here again and will recommend Hush Hush Cafe to all my friends and family!“
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“We ordered a catering package for 8 people and were BLOWN away by the generosity of the portions and incredible value we received! The food was delicious and included ALL the sauces, salad, rice, dips, pita and kebabs. It was all packaged so carefully and perfect for reheating. We will definitely be ordering this again for future dinner parties!“
“The owners are nice and accommodating. We got exactly what we wanted, and it was delicious. The baklava was very good, and they weren't stingy with the ingredients. The lot is small and cramped, but there's some street parking. There's indoor seating at the bar, and you don't have to buy a drink to sit there. The bathrooms are clean.“
“Great food truck! Brother paused what he was doing and greeted me with salaam as soon as i walked up. I said salaam back and ordered a lamb gyro. This wasnt just an ordinary lamb gyro, that would be an understatement. Only someone with years of experience could have mastered how to create such a thing. And it was delicious. Very good quality, tender, juicy, halal grade lamb, traditional spices to perfectly compliment the natural flavors of the meat, fresh crunchy lettuce with diced fresh tomatoes, the sauce added an umami depth on top of everything and the bread had clearly been made fresh by them. Out of all the shawarma I’ve had, i gotta rank this 5/5. Will return for more.“