In 2011, the ranking for Best Lebanese in Portland went Nicholas, Ya Hala, Karam. Generally a bargain in this tight economy, these restaurants seem to be prospering. This year there have been few changes, though the separation between restaurants has changed. Nicholas has lost a little ground, Ya Hala gained, Karam has dropped by a huge percentage – perhaps the high prices are becoming an issue.
Out of 518 total votes:
1. Nicholas – 32.8% of the vote.
- 318 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-5123 Map
- 3223 NE Broadway, Portland 97232 (503) 445-4700 Map
- 323 N Main Ave, Gresham 97030. (503) 666-3333 Map
2. Ya Hala – 25.5%.
- 8005 SE Stark St., Portland 97215 (503) 256-4484. Map
3. (tie) –
- Karam Lebanese – 7.3%. 316 Southwest Stark St. Portland, OR 97204 (503) 223-0830 Map My review
- Habibi – 7.3%. 1012 Southwest Morrison St., Portland 97205 (503) 274-0628 Map
4. Hoda’s – 6.9%.
- 3401 Southeast Belmont St., Portland 97214 (503) 236-8325 Map
5. El Amir – 6.1%.
- 223 SW Stark St. Portland 97204. (503) 274-0010. Map
6. TarBoush – 3.54%.
- 3257 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland 97214 (503) 235-3277 Map
7. Aladdin’s Cafe – 3.51%.
- 6310 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 97211 (503) 546-7686 Map
Aladdin’s has been higher in past years, but I’ve heard lousy things about both food and service lately, so I’m not surprised it is at the bottom.
You can see all of our Readers Choice 2012 awards here.
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