Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
(503) 236-8325
3401 SE Belmont St
Portland,
OR
97214
45.5166
-122.6294
Neighborhoods: Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program, Sunnyside
What People Are Saying About Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short
This simple, appealing corner space overlooks the bustle of Belmont and offers diners a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Start with a mezza platter (meat or vegetarian) that offers a sampling of excellent hummus, tabouli and baba ghanoush. The charred-yet-tender lamb kabobs are superb, as well as the beef shwarma (tender strips of beef and onions spiced and grilled). The pita bread is always baked fresh, and is delicious when stuffed with falafel and tahini.
User Reviews
Raven777
May 12, 2009
I've eaten at Hoda's about 7 times and each has been fine. There are better Middle Eastern restaurants in town, but this is fine. I've always thought the service was helpful and timely. I chose a glass of wine and at the first taste, it wasn't so pleasing. Without hestiation, the server exchanged for a more expensive glass (without charging me) which I did enjoy. The mezza is the best deal and very filling.
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kanino
April 12, 2009
good location, excellent menu, decent service. overall a good value. we eat there enough to know that the consistentcy is good. we know that if we go there we don't have to worry about getting bad food or bad service.
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lovehodas
February 05, 2009
I have never enjoyed a meal as much as i did tonight! i have read what other people wrote about Hodas and honestly i have no idea what these people are talking about. I've been to that place millions of time and it became a family tradition! My friend and I had the best shawarma in town, I had the lamb and my friend had the chicken and we enjoyed it so much! we got half rice and half homus with it and the plate was HUGE!! I couldn't finish it because I was so stuffed, and i don't have to worry about my lunch tomorrow. People say its expensive, REALLY NOW? you could not find a cheaper place than that. I've been to yahala before and its more expensive and smaller portion and I left hungry and even the waitress did not smile at us once, and also the food was cold and awful (not a good place for lebanese food) anyways the owners where extremly nice and when they knew it was my friend's first time there he brought us hummos and tabouleh on the house. the waitress was really nice, she had a smile on her face the whole time, she kept checking on every table she passes by, my cup of water was always filled to the top, and the fresh hot bread was always surved before we even asked for one. I LOVE HODAS and people you need to be more patient and relaxed.
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What to Drink:
Drinking beer with your meal? Try the Almaza, a Lebanese import that's light, tasty and perfect if you spice up your dishes with hot sauce.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
No
