Reviews

The Oregonian

“Barely a year old, Hoda’s is firmly established as among the city’s finest Middle Eastern establishments. Ever since the Khouris’ bustling kitchen opened on March 1 last year, devotees have been streaming to the door, waiting for their elegant Lebanese cookery. It’s a golden-floored, gracious space, sparked with brass trays and tea sets, dumbek drums and images of the Middle East.” Rising Star April 2000

“As part of the city’s first family of Lebanese restaurants, this is a place that could inspire devotion.” April 22, 2005 (read more)

Willamette Week

“With generous portions and accommodating service, you’ll want to make Hoda’s one of your three wishes.” Cheap Eats 2006 (read more)

Best of Portland – Best Pickle Infiltration. 1999 (read more)

“This family-friendly Lebanese eatery is spacious, the kind of place you go with a group of five or six lively friends.” July 21, 1999 (read more)

City Search

“The pita bread is always baked fresh, and is delicious when stuffed with falafel and tahini.” (read more)

Portland Tribune

“The smell of baking pita bread will draw you to this sunny little cafe and keep you rooted until you’ve had your fill.” Feb 22, 2002 (read more)

Online

“All I can say about Hodas is I love the food and the people. The owner and wait staff are very considerate. And I’m happy it’s in my neighborhood.” June 1, 2005 (read more)

“There’s no place like Hoda’s. The top reason this place rises above other Middle Eastern restaurants in town is simple: it’s the bread.” (read more)