Ishtar Gate -بوابة عشتار Iraqi cuisine

This place had opening hours listed online till 4:30 am. I arrived at the restaurant at 3 am and the door was closed. Light were still on but the guy behind the till indicated that they were closed already. So, i was a bit disappointed as i drove 9 miles on way just to get there. The owners need to update their hours online if they are not going to stay open till 4:30 am. I wasted a lot of time very early that morning.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Excellent chicken shawarma and falafel. I recommend trying the Iraqi style sandwiches with samoon bread.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

SO glad I made my way here! I had falafel, tabouli, baba ganoush, and hummus plate....everything was fresh and tasty--but the falafel is probably the best I ever had. The flavors are warm and smooth and the crispness is perfect! Falafel here is made from scratch and I sure can tell. Grateful for a wonderful authentic mid-Eastern meal today!! PS--if you get offered the hot sauce, try it!! It's not crazy hot but it's crazy tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The chicken gyro was really good and huge! The man Mohamed was lovely. Oo and the fries were also really good and the hummus!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

out of this world food!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love the gyros, kababs, and greek salad

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro

We ordered the chicken shawarma plate and the beef kofta kebab plate and wow! Both so good, spices were flavorful and balanced, the portion is generous. It was ready quickly. We'll be back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doesn't matter what you get from this place, it's always so good!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t like Gyros. Simply not a fan of this style of food or combination. I’ve had many gyros before, but they’ve never satiated me or left me with the feeling of “That was a worthwhile meal”.

My buddies adamantly recommended this place to me, and I thought nothing of it as I had already settled for the idea that gyros were not to my taste.

I received a chicken shawarma gyro at my buddy’s request, and it was surprisingly lovely. Creative. well-crafted, and flavorful. I would definitely have it again.

Now, does this analysis mean that all Gyros are good and vindicated as a viable food? No, not at all. I’m simply stating that the Gyros here are good and overcome the limitations of its bland cage. This restaurant provides the gyro to end all gyros.

If you, too, are a gyro hater, come here before fully closing the door on this genre of food. It was worth the $10 spent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This man is from Afghanistan, be respectful. He made me the best thing I have eaten outside of home in portland after 9 years living here. You on they turf though so be respectful ? the man can cook
#lethimcook

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro

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I have been here nearly a dozen times; each time I am surprised and in awe when I take a bite of the greek salad or falafel gyro. Very cute spot.

Not too much seating but it is very excellent for to-go or when you want to eat outside.

I love the food, and I can tell that the people that make our food have a lot of pride in their work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went in to order and waited 5 minutes and person behind counter never greeted me, welcomed me in or even acknowledged my presence in his establishment! Plus the whole time he was cooking he was touching everything , including food and never washed his hand or wore gloves! Rude, unprofessional and unsanitary! I wouldn’t suggest anyone going there.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Had a craving for Falafel on a pita. Jammed full of all the best toppings. so good. Ask for it spicy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a craving for Falafel on a pita. Jammed full of all the best toppings. so good. Ask for it spicy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5