Abou Karim - Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
July 26th, 2004 byAbou Karim - Authentic Lebanese Cuisine in Portland is fast becoming my favorite restaurant. I put it to the test this weekend by sending myself and two parties on two separate nights to give it a run for the money.
The verdict; in short, perfection. The food is delicious, served promptly, well-prepared and presented. The service is astonishingly friendly and warm. You’ll feel like family the second you walk through the door. It’s small, comfortable, entertaining (live music certain nights of the week) and refreshing to dine here.
They serve a solid range of Lebanese dishes along side a number of Mediterranean standards done in Lebanese style. And with the diversity of dishes I sampled this weekend, there isn’t an item on the menu that I wouldn’t have again. In fact, your biggest disagreement with this restaurant might be your own fit on indecision while wrestling between kabobs, a meal made of appetizers, the daily special (whatever it may be), or one of their delicious lamb entrees. And I’m not a coffee drinker, but my father, who introduced me to Abou Karim, and is an authority in these matters, says their turkish coffee is quite fine indeed.
This place gets the stamp of approval from my immediate friends, friends of friends and family: Ann, Mike, Dorothy, Donia, Paul, Steve, and Daniel. I give it a hearty 10 out of 10.
You can find Abou Karim at 221 SW Pine in Portland. They’re not open on Sundays (if I remember correctly), and they sell some of their food here in Eugene at Wild Oats and PC Market of Choice. They cater. They satisfy the tummy. They rock. 503-223-5058