Arabian Breeze

12/15/06

Fun for parties - full bar and hookah - NOTE this is the RIGHT address 3223 NE Broadway!

by libertyjustice4all

Arabian Breeze is a relative newcomer to the Middle Eastern food selection in PDX. It features a more fun aspect ot family-style mediterreaen dining by adding hookah in the enclosed patio area and full bar with Syrian and Lebanese wines featured.+++++ The menu is ambitious and it stands up to large parties well. Everyone at our table (9 peopl) had plenty to eat and try new tastes. +++++We liked the music too - some modern and some traditional drumming. Made for a "real village feeling" atmosphere.++++ We will go back - if just for the 'toom' a garlic pesto that is a garlic lovers heaven. We found out that 'toom' is the Arabic word for garlic and it is all that!!+++++Bread here is different than any other place in PDX. It is made on an upside down wok and is larger and thinner than a regular pita. Makes a great sandwich!++++Come hungry and you will still have some to take home. Portions are huge. There is something for vegans, veg-heads and omnivores on the menu. Lots of odd deserts too so there is plenty new to try.++++Try some beer or wine to make a complete experience. Or have a fruit drink like strawberry lemonade. ++++Arabian Breeze is on a several bus lines and is walkable for folks in the nearby neighborhood. Parking is not too bad but crossing B'way can be a challenge.++++Thanks for reading. liberty

• Pros: Groovy different bread, TOOM sauce!!, full bar
• Cons: parking can be a challenge - ride the bus, your bike or walk!