A Guide to the Killer Carts at the New Food Cart Pod Collective Oregon Eateries - Eater Portland
"This small chain of Arabic food carts found a slot among CORE’s lineup. The cart serves an array of halal dishes, from lamb saj wrapped with tzatziki to plates loaded with the namesake shawarma." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden
Good food takes time. This food was worth the wait, and the wait wasn't even that long. The Saj, the Arabi, they were both quite nice.
The Arabi had a much lighter set of flavors, the Saj was a bit heavy but still excellent.
Enjoy it, they do a great job.
Samina Reese
Google
Wonderful fresh, made to order food with quality ingredients. New owners, the service was exceptional and the wait was worth it!
Pleasant ambience with clean seating outside as well as indoors. Bathrooms ( not port-a- potties) were nice and clean!
Menu has changed though. Took a picture.
Juan Alvarado
Google
Food portions were good sized (I am a big eater) and flavors were on point. He made sure to ask if I wanted it spicy, but I wanted simple. Got the last baklava so if anyone goes today, sorry about that. Owner was nice, pleasant.
Jacob Pruett
Google
Fresh Halal grub with an awesome menu and courteous staff! Thank you for the great food!
Kiki B
Google
This place knows how to cook lamb! Seriously the best lamb i've tried - very flavorful and tender. I'd recommend getting it cubed! In addition, their service is A++. One time I placed an order right before they were about to close and they stayed open until I arrived to pick up my food - talk about going above and beyond for their customers!!! Highly recommend supporting them.
Gillian Staples
Google
I had a lamb shawarma and it was AMAZING! can’t wait to try other items
Leah Hermes
Google
So happy to have been introduced to Shawarma Express at the CORE Food Cart Collective. The falafel was among the best I've had in Portland, and the chicken and saffron rice was outstanding! Great service and fresh, piping hot food! I am looking forward to returning with my family.
The CORE is neat, clean, and offers both outdoor and indoor temperature controlled seating.
Michael Boone
Google
So Good! Ordered 4 plates for 3 adults and 2 kids. Everything was delicious! We even called back to tell the owner how good it was. Also, we have enough food for 2 more meals. It was our first time there but it will not be the last. In a town with lots of options for this sort of fare, Little Arabia Grill is a stand out! Get some!!!