Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine – Middle Eastern
This vibrant sanctuary of Levantine flavors welcomes guests with the enticing aroma of toasted spices and golden, crispy falafel. Communal tables come alive with colorful mezze platters featuring silky hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, and the salty char of grilled halloumi, all designed for lingering over shared bites and warm conversation. From the earthy crunch of fried cauliflower to the delicate, hand-rolled perfection of stuffed grape leaves, every dish offers a soulful journey through the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East.
3401, Southeast Belmont Street, Portland, OR, 97214 +15032368325 https://www.hodas.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mini Dips Platter - $15: Hummus, baba ghanouj, muhammara, and labneh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Cauliflower - $10: Topped with spicy tahini sauce and pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $10: Gluten-free falafel served with tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese - $14: Cyprus cheese grilled and served with fresh spinach, olive oil, lemon, and toasted pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muhammara - $9: Spicy roasted red pepper spread mixed with paprika, onions, and walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanouj - $9: Local hand-roasted eggplant mixed with tahini sauce, lemon juice, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $9: Chickpeas, tahini sauce, lemon juice, and fresh garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $8: Strained yogurt cheese with olives and cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves - $8: Rice, tomatoes, onions, and parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Meat Grape Leaves - $8: Grass fed beef, rice, and meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Kibbeh - $10: Bulgur wheat, ground top sirloin beef, pine nuts, and onions, served with tzatziki sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata with Garlic and Cilantro - $10: Fried potatoes cubed, tossed in fresh garlic, sea salt, smoked paprika, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tabouleh Salad - $8: Parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, green onions, olive oil, and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $14: Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, parsley, green peppers, toasted pita crust, pomegranate molasses Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Salad - $14: Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, feta cheese, black olives, red onions, and pepperoncini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kabob Platter - $20: Choice of chicken breast, grass-fed beef kafta, or lamb kabob. Served with house salad, basmati rice, hummus, and garlic sauce Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Salmon Sumac Crust - $24: Grilled wild salmon, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, sumac, tahini sauce, pine nuts, hummus, and basmati rice Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Grill Supreme - $36: Skewer of grass-fed lamb sirloin, chicken breast, and grass-fed kafta kabob, basmati rice, grilled tomatoes, and zucchini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shanks - $25: Braised lamb shanks, pomegranate molasses, red wine, fresh basil, carrots, and basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gyros Sandwich - $16.5: Grass-fed leg of lamb, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, feta cheese, radishes, red onions, and fries Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $15: Marinated chicken thighs, pita bread, garlic sauce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, hummus, and house salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Falafel Sandwich - $15: Handmade falafel, pita bread, tomatoes, pickles, tahini sauce, hummus, and house salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Sheikh Al Mehshi - $16: Grilled eggplant stuffed with basmati rice, onions, mushrooms, bell pepper, toasted almonds, and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fall Lamb Stew - $18: Grass fed lamb, butternut squash, carrots, rosemary, garbanzo beans, kale, basmati rice, and house salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Hoda's Margarita - $11: Tequila, lime, mint, lemonade, orange blossom water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Paradise Margarita - $12: Tequila, fresh squeezed orange, lime, and lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Moscow Mule - $11: Vodka, lime, ginger beer
- Beirut Mule - $10: Arak, lemon, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Turkish Coffee - $3: Turkish Coffee
- Mango Yogurt Drink - $4: Mango Yogurt Drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Desserts
- Baklava - $4.5: Philo dough, walnuts, rose water, orange blossom water syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Knafe Bi Gibne - $7: Shredded Philo dough, ricotta, mozzarella, orange blossom water syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rose Saffron Ice Cream - $7: Homemade rose, saffron, cardamom, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Restaurants near Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine
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- Kabob — Middle Eastern
- Nicholas Restaurant — Middle Eastern
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- Tōv — Middle Eastern
- Tusk — Middle Eastern
- Cafe Yaffe — Middle Eastern
- Al-Amir — Middle Eastern
- DarSalam — Middle Eastern
- Queen of Sheba — Middle Eastern
- Azar Indulgences — Middle Eastern
- Nicholas Restaurant — Middle Eastern
