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Habibi Restaurant
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The restaurant's front exterior in February 2021
Restaurant information
Current owner(s) Mazen "Leo" Khoury
Food type
Street address 1012 Southwest Morrison Street
City Portland
County Multnomah
State Oregon
Postal/ZIP code 97205
Country United States
Coordinates 45°31′12″N 122°40′57″W / 45.5201°N 122.6826°W / 45.5201; -122.6826

Habibi Restaurant is a popular place in Portland, Oregon, where you can enjoy delicious food from the Middle East. They specialize in Lebanese and Syrian dishes.

What Kind of Food Can You Find at Habibi?

Habibi Restaurant serves many tasty dishes from Lebanon, the Middle East, and Syria. Some of the yummy foods you can try include:

  • Baba ghanoush: A creamy dip made from eggplant.
  • Falafel: Crispy fried balls made from ground chickpeas.
  • Grape leaves: Leaves stuffed with beef and rice.
  • Hummus: A popular dip made from mashed chickpeas.
  • Meze: A selection of small dishes, like appetizers.
  • Pita: A soft, flat bread often served with dips.
  • Shawarma: Thinly sliced meat, often served in a wrap.
  • Tzatziki: A cool and creamy yogurt dip.

A Look at Habibi's History

Habibi Restaurant has been serving food for many years. In 2011, it had two locations in Portland. One was at 1012 Southwest Morrison Street, and another was at 221 Southwest Pine Street. The Pine Street location later got a new owner in 2014.

In 2015, Habibi Restaurant started working with Prime Now. This allowed customers to get their food delivered quickly.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many restaurants changed how they operated. Habibi Restaurant continued to serve its customers by offering takeout. They also used food delivery apps so people could enjoy their meals at home.

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