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“Most Authentic”

Karam Lebanese and Syrian Cusine
Ranked #586 of 4,185 Restaurants in Portland
Description: Elegant and delicious Lebanese and Syrian cuisine brought to you by the original Karam owner and chef, Magdelene and co-founder Wadie. Finest Middle Eastern food based in Downtown SW Portland
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Description: Elegant and delicious Lebanese and Syrian cuisine brought to you by the original Karam owner and chef, Magdelene and co-founder Wadie. Finest Middle Eastern food based in Downtown SW Portland
Reviewed 25 October 2016

During a two week coastal excursion from Oakland to Portland, Karam was the most authentic fare we discovered. A second-generation, in apparently a new location, who prepare wonderful old world cooking with a friendly presentation. The couple who own the place and their helpers are the ones who both prepare and serve their Lebanese-Syrian kitchen creations. The menu is very large and guaranteed to please. We chose Veggie Mezza: tabouleh mint salad, hummus dip, stuffed-grape leaves, baba ghanouj (puréed eggplant with lemon juice and olive oil) dip, and 2 falafels. Kibbee Beef Balls: bulgar wheat, lean ground beef with Lebanese seasoning, pinenuts, labneh rich yogurt. And one entree to share, Kafta Batata: a baked creation with grilled eggplant slices, boiled potato pieces, kafta ground beef patties, a rich and robust beef and tomato sauce, with a serving of basmati rice. Hot plate-sized homemade pita rounds. 1 Baklava desert. $45 for 2 including a draft beer. Amazingly tasty at a very reasonable price.

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Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed 6 September 2016

We went in this restaurant by chance and we had a very good experience. Good service and the dishes were well prepared and with particular taste of a different world.
We had a Mezza, a thyme pizza...
The restaurant was empty at the beginning, but other clients arrived after... Might be the summer time...
Just close to downtown. It closes at 9pm.

Date of visit: August 2016
1  Thank Milagrotwins
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Reviewed 1 September 2016 via mobile

I went here with a group of colleagues for a work dinner. The service was good and the food was great. The shawarma was delicious! I would recommend this restaurant.

Date of visit: September 2016
1  Thank LesS365
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Reviewed 23 August 2016

I was lucky enough to get to go to Portland and got to try Karam. They had absolutely some of the best Lebanese food I have ever had. I highly recommend their hummus it was outstanding.

Atmosphere: 5
I like the décor and esthetic of the space is great. It is a fairly narrow but deep restaurant.

Service: 5
I can not say enough about the service. It was top notch. The staff worked together to make sure we didn't have to wait on anything.

Food: 5
The food is definitely some of the best Lebanese I have had. I know if I get back to Portland Karam will be one of my first stops.

Value: 5
For what I got and where Karam is the prices a very reasonable and a very good value.

Date of visit: July 2016
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1  Thank parrib1
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Reviewed 16 August 2016

Wonderful flavors. We ordered a dinner with multiple types of meats, side dishes and sauces and enjoyed everything. The dessert sampler with four types was a fun and tasty way to try new foods too. The server was very helpful, and we enjoyed our experience.

Date of visit: August 2016
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1  Thank FamilyTravellerUSA
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