One of my favorite things about living in Beaumont-Wilshire is the fantastic restaurants in close proximity. My wife and I have enjoyed trying a number of these over the past year and a half since moving into the neighborhood.
A couple of months ago we had our first dining experience at Hoda’s, and it didn’t disappoint. The atmosphere is very cozy, and the staff extremely friendly. “We want people to feel like they are eating at home,” says Hoda Khouri. This is evident in the presentation of the food as well, with a variety of dishes and flavors in portions that are meant to share.
Also separating the quality of food at Hoda’s is their focus on fresh and local ingredients. “We have been shopping for our ingredients at the local farmers markets for over 8 years now, and our beef is 100% grass-fed sourced from Lonely Lane Farms out of Mt. Angel. We want to deliver a product that is flavorful, fresh, and authentic.” No butter or shortening is used in their dishes, only olive oil. They have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian dishes as well.
Hoda and Hani Khouri started in the restaurant business in 1999 with their location at SE 34th and Belmont, expanding to their second location on Fremont last year. Hoda had always enjoyed cooking her family’s traditional Lebanese dishes, and with a growing family she felt the restaurant business would offer more flexibility than her career as a social worker and Hani’s as a loan officer. Now, their business has expanded to catering, providing food for all types of events. They even provide school lunch options to All Saints and Madeline.
I highly suggest a visit to Hoda’s – try the “Taste of the Middle East for Two” for a great variety of traditional dishes. Also, mention this article and receive a complementary humos appetizer.
Hoda’s 4727 NE Fremont Street Portland, OR 97213 503.688.5577