Nicholas' Restaurant
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 235-5123
01/01/2008 Posted by leequa
Ok, now I already know it's hard to go and find quality food from citysearch or yelp reviews. I have been led astray by people saying such and such a place is good. I think many people here have no clue what good food is. This place, is crowded with people and I really don't know why. Today, I understand why as it is the New year, and a GOOD Lebanese place, Karam's, was closed. I've been to the offspring of Nicholas', Arabian Breeze, and it was FAR better. So, first time at Nicholas' and my boyfriend and I ordered the Lamb Platter. Lamb is supposed to be tender and fall apart when your fork touches it not tough like an old German yak! The rice was flavorless and my boyfriend's peach juice was oddly textured and without much flavor. Unlike Arabian Breeze, the service is fleeting (busy place) and the pita didn't come with anything to swab up. I mean, that's like going to a Mexican restaurant and getting chips but no salsa! The hummus was not bad and they were quick with the food at least. Here's what is annoying. This is the 21st century and this place doesn't have a card reader. So, they tell you there is a US bank three blocks down. US Bank charges $3 to pull out money. I told them this is an annoying way to inconvenience their customers and the guy tells me that they do this because it keeps their prices low. Prices Low?? Yeah, whatever you need to tell yourself, buddy. Your prices are NO different from Lebanese places which except debit and credit. You guys are just cheap. So, that's why I didn't tip. The bank got your tip.
Pros: It was open on New Years
Cons: Oh, just read the review
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