Jaffa Mediterranean Grill

Wifey here- this is my absolute favorite restaurant in Portland. We don’t get that way often so when we do- it’s where I want to go. The food is always outstanding. It was so good yesterday that we ordered some to take home for today. Lol we always get the chicken shawarma bowl as is but add the pickled turnip and beets. It sounds like a crazy combination, but it is absolutely delicious. If you haven’t tried it- do it. Worth it. Literally the only negative thing I could say is the music is a hair too loud up near the counter so it makes it challenging to hear what the workers are saying to you. Parking: It’s located in the mall but with doors leading directly outside. Never had any issues parking.

Just off the Maine Mall food court is a super fresh, delicious Mediterranean grill. While it’s set up like many fast food places (like Chipotle Grill), we found the food bursting with flavors and full of fresh vegetable crunch. My wife had the gyro, and said it was the best she’s had in a very long time (she’s written cookbooks). I had a braised lamb pita, with just a touch of harissa on top of their spicy garlic sauce. Yum! We will be back whenever we are searching for something out of the ordinary near the mall, where ordinary predominates.

Great food, fresh and tasty, nice portion. Service: Delivery Food: 5

Dined in. Staff was great and the food was amazing! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Bowl