Ya Hala
Restaurant, Grocery/Bakery/Deli
$$ - average
Lebanese
Lebanese Restaurant
A busy restaurant with a friendly knowledgable staff. Weekends attract larger groups, so beware of a possible wait. A large selection of vegan dishes (including their delicious baklava), plainly identified on the menu.
- Kid-Friendly
- Large Group-Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Added by Michael knight on Mar 7 05 (updated May 10 05)
Reviews
I love Ya Hala! Many many choices for vegan/vegetarians. Busy place with polite servers. If there is a wait, I'd advise that you stick around. It's worth it! Can't wait to go back!
What a delightful experience! Lots of vegan items, but enough non-vegan selections so that a vegan like me can invite a group of omnivorous friends and everyone finds something tasty. I was especially happy to see several of my non-vegan friends eat only the vegetable dishes, and they smiled all through the meal. The service is prompt and friendly, the wine list is excellent, parking is not too difficult, and there are several ways to get there at dinner time without the I-84 hassle. If you arrive a little early, do visit the adjacent market. Lots of treats for a successful impetuous grocery shopping.
I really liked Ya Hala. They have a lot of vegan options and they are really nicely marked on the menu. They seem to be really attentive to vegans, which is great! We tried a few of their dishes -- stuffed baby eggplants, little spinach pies, artichoke hearts, and baklava -- and they were all very tasty. The portions are not huge, so you can try a few things if you want to. I liked the atmosphere in restaurant too and the store next to them; I got a huge can of stuffed grape leaves (63 of them!) for $8 and a few other yummy things. Although it is not all vegetarian, I would highly recommend this place and I would love to go back.
They have a huge menu that is very easy to read with lots of vegan options. The food is amazing and the pita bread is the best I've ever had.
Ok, so I have traveled around and have yet to find anywhere that compares to Ya Hala. By far the best middle eastern food I have ever eaten (possibly my favorite restaurant). The service is always fast, the food is amazing, and the price is just right. Ya Hala offers food that you would find at a fine dining restaurant at very fair prices and a cozy, and romantic atmosphere. A great place to dine alone or with large groups (which they often accommodate). They also have a store connected to the restaurant for your mid east food needs. Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention: they have so many vegan options including four different types of vegan baklava. That's right, vegan baklava.
This by far the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Stump town. I had a dig back in college that had the best falafel sandwich in the world. Unfortunately it closed down. Since then I was searching every single Middle Eastern Rest to "find" that sandwich. Ya Hala not only equaled that sandwich, but surpassed it. Try it with their hot sauce. It's delicious. All of their other dishes are just as tasty.
Yum Yum Yum…
I love this place, I’m a big fan of Nicholas and thought I would never find a better Lebanese restaurant but I did in Ya Hala. The hummus, falafel, bread are all great. I don’t live in Portland anymore but I find myself missing Ya Hala more than any other restaurant. You won’t regret the trip!
I find myself always comparing other restaurants to Ya Hala, & have only found a few to come close.
One of the best restaurants in town, so delicious! Get the veggie kibbeh and vegan baklava! Their market makes shopping for specialty foods a snap. Love them!