Comments on: Ya Hala Lebenese Restaurant

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[...] Ya Hala on SE Stark [...]

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:21:28 +0000

I know the guy whose family own Ya Hala! Haha.. The service may not be superior, but I love the family-feel of the restaurant.
I’ve been there once, and the food is great! I can’t wait to go and try the vegan options. Mmmmm ethnic food.

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austin cosmetic dermatology — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:59:39 +0000

I’m in love with Dolmas.. and well I am just in love with greek food anyways. This looks amazing!

By: Soundslike

Soundslike — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:03:12 +0000

I find it really cool that although seemingly every Lebanese joint in central Portland is owned by this extended family (at least Nicholas, Habibi, Ya Hala, Hoda’s, and Arabian Breeze) they don’t do the same thing at each one. Even the simplest things–humus, pita, tabouli, baba ganuj–are different at each.

I like them all, but for me Arabian Breeze (or at least their mezza, pita style, and the inclusion of za’atar) is by far the best. Only been to Ya Hala once in the last year, so I’ll need to make it back over the mountain soon. . .

By: stumptownvegans

stumptownvegans — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:43:18 +0000

Chelsea – Yes. It’s so sad. I had to visit multiple times to verify the taste is not the same. Every time my mouth would water hoping I’d get the smoky baba, but no, it was no fluke – the recipe has changed!

Jeff – Shh! It’s one of our secret spots! When I visit Clackamas I visit Milkyway and when I visit SW I visit Wolrd Foods.

By: getsconed

getsconed — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:54:07 +0000

I was just there for the first time last week – their oven baked pita is one of the best things in the world!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:50:41 +0000

If you love Ya Hala like I do, don’t forget about Barbur World Foods on SW Barbur and Capitol Highway. It’s owned by the same family, so all the food in the deli is the same as the food from Ya Hala. I think it’s SW Portland’s best kept secret.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:21:09 +0000

I love Ya Hala! Did they really change the baba ghannouj? This is the only place I feel comfortable getting stuffed grape leaves since they only offer the vegan variety. The service can be horrible, but I agree the food is worth it. I’ll have to try the eggplant stew and stuffed artichoke hearts sometime.