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Nicholas's Frommer's Recommended

318 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214

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Cuisine Middle Eastern
Hours Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun noon-9pm
Location Between Pine and Oak sts, Southeast Portland
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 503/235-5123
Web site www.nicholasrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $5-$13

Nicholas's Review

This little hole in the wall on an unattractive stretch of Grand Avenue is usually packed at mealtimes, and it's not the decor or ambience that pulls people in. The big draw is the great food and cheap prices. In spite of the heat from the pizza oven and the crowded conditions, the customers and waitstaff still manage to be friendly. My favorite dish is the manakish, a Mediterranean pizza with zahtar (a mix of thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, olive oil, and lemony-flavored sumac). Also available are a creamy hummus, falafel, and kabobs.

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