Name: Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
Address: 8005 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, United States, Portland
Telephone: +15032564484

Popular outpost boasts homestyle Lebanese cuisine in a warm, roomy interior with faux wall finishes.

At a glance

#5 of 5 Middle Eastern restaurants in Portland

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

7.2 km from the center of Portland

Rating breakdown

5 ★68%
4 ★17%
3 ★7%
2 ★4%
1 ★5%

8005 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, United States

yahalarestaurant.com

+1 503-256-4484

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine?: Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,056 reviews.
How does Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine rank in Portland?: Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine is #5 of 5 Middle Eastern restaurants in Portland by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine located?: 8005 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215, United States — 7.2 km from the center of Portland.
How can I contact Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine?: Phone: +1 503-256-4484 · Website: yahalarestaurant.com

Reviews (8)

Krista Vogel 2023 Sep 30

I love Ya Hala! My favorite is sharing the mezze platter on a picnic table out front. It’s just such a great sampling of foods, with their wonderful pita. They also sell prepackaged hummus, baklava, and all kinds of other goodies to take home and enjoy. Truly a gem in Montavilla!

Dr. Asmaa Alfadhel 2023 Aug 08

Authentic 🇱🇧 food. We took the falafel wrap. Very tasty and satisfying portion. The kebab and rice taste like home 😋. Hummus ant tabuli salad were great as wll. The service was quick and friendly. I recommend it.

Jessica Hughes 2023 Jul 09

Great local Lebanese joint. Way better than Tusk and half price. Get the Mezza plate. Great deal and good vibes.

Jason Van Camp 2023 Jun 12

Ya Hala for ya boy, because this place is fresh like the Prince of بيل اير!

My wife and I have been meaning to stop in here for years, as we love Lebanese (and Mediterranean cuisine in general) with a passion, but for some reason, it had never worked out. This weekend, we happened to be in the neighborhood, hungry, and without any other pressing plans...at the time. So we stopped in, discovered its order-at-the-counter-and-grab-a-table modus operandi, and settled on splitting a mezza platter with pita bread.

Yet once again, things conspired against us, and we ended up having to pivot and take our order to go, as something popped up that required our presence across town, so we weren't able to dine inside, as we'd planned. Fortunately, the mezza did not suffer from being transplanted to another location, and we made quick work of it once we were able to settle in and take care of things that required our attention.

In particular, the hummus was smooth and creamy, oily but just so; the dolmas were obviously hand-made, far better than most places, which come pre-made or from a can; the baba ghanouj (who doesn't love saying that?!) was tangy and not too chunky or dry; the tabouli fresh, tart and refreshing, not at all bitter. The pita, a $2 add on (my only gripe about our order - it should be a de facto inclusion; otherwise, how do you eat this properly?), was thankfully thin, tender and pliable, not overwhelmingly filling or powdery, as it often can be at other restaurants.

We might have been denied the full dine-in experience, but our appetites were whet enough by the appetizer that we're sure to be back for the full entrée experience, whenever the stars align and allow us to do so. Until then, we'll be rubbing our bellies in satisfaction and anticipation, hoping for a genie to emerge ("from WHERE!?!" - my wife, confused and a little scared) to grant our wish, sooner than later!

Elise Dixon 2023 May 24

Cutest spot!! They have a good selection of cocktails and lots of seating. The orange blossom lemonade is a perfect refresher on a hot day. The donuts are incredible! I love the gluten free pita, too, and the falafel. I can’t say enough good things! My favorite place for dinner before catching a movie at the Academy.

R Y 2023 Apr 24

Came here for lunch on a Monday right at noon. Plenty of seating, you order at the counter.

The place is open and bright. I've always enjoyed the ambiance. There were plenty of options without the menu being too long or complicated. The prices seemed fair for the amount of food.

I ordered the falafel wrap and it was huge. Others in my party ordered the plate dishes and were very satisfied with flavor and portion size.

You can just come in and grab some sides and deserts to go if you want something for later or very simple quick easy lunch.

Pros: there are good options and delicious food. Generous portions. Clean atmosphere, friendly staff. Tables are large accommodating multiple dishes.

Cons: all parking is on the street and the closest parking has limits like 1hr parking.
I like to park around the block in front of a church on a wider street with no time limits. However if walking is hard for you, this might be a turn off.
The location could make you feel on guard, especially if you came in the evening. I only saw one homeless person asleep across the street. However, as a woman in Portland, it feels like more and more I am aware and on my guard especially this close to 82nd.
And, like others have mentioned extra pita costs $2 and it's kinda skimpy.

michael hiransomboon (mikehiranphotography) 2023 Apr 08

Had been to Ya Hala a few times pre-covid and really enjoyed the place. When we arrived this time it was much more casual so instead of ordering at your table, there was a counter where you ordered. We were there for lunch and the large windows made the place feel very open and airy. We ordered our food and waited about 15 minutes for our food. I ordered the 1/4 chicken - flavor was good, but it was a bit dry. Since it was dark meat, I was a bit surprised. The hummus was really good, not sure about the slaw. Wife ordered the lamb patty on rice and it was pretty good. All in all, we left a bit disappointed.

Sesar Urkaregi 2022 Jun 01

Super crazy good. The kabobs are mouthwatering. Really well seasoned and juicy. We tried both the chicken and lamb. Not at all disappointed. They have great offerings just need to come back and try them. Really do recommend this place. Enjoy!