Shawarma Chef

Does delicious food bring you real joy? Prepare to be delighted! This food truck is in the nondescript Gresham Food Carts court. There was ample free parking in the lot next to the food court. Plenty of picnic tables outdoors, and also a fully enclosed building that has a dining area with regular chairs if you’re like me and prefer back support. Every bite of my meal was incredible. Chicken shawarma was top notch. Sooo flavorful, lean but moist — perfection. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, no sticky starchiness. Side salad was fresh and crisp, hummus was super tasty. Generous portions. Service was very friendly and speedy, too. The gentleman who served me was jovial and kind. He was sure to ask about my preferred spiciness level and told me about the fresh baklava made the same day. They use walnuts in their baklava rather than pistachios. I have a mild allergy to walnuts so I skipped the baklava, but it sure looked good! I will be back. No doubt about it.

I have been here a few times now and every time I come back I find myself wondering why I don’t come here more often. Everything I have ever ate here had been wonderful. Their hummus has to be my favorite in all of Oregon. The owner is so warm and kind and gave me some kind of salad today that was Devine. Only wish I knew what it was so it could order it again. 10/10

We were on a weekend trip to Oregon for the first time in our lives. We were very very happy that we found this place. The food was really authentic and delicious. The owners are really sweet and friendly. they had a large menu and many options and all food was really good quality . Everything smelled and tasted amazing and it was clean and fast service. Highly highly recommend!!

I’m blown away, the baklava is the best I ever had! The platters we got were flavourful & perfectly seasoned and all the extra salad and hummus that come in it, makes it all wholesome. Love

This is the most flavorful shawarma. I will be back for more. I would have added pictures, but i must confess that i was so excited by the presentation and delicious smells, I ate the entire thing before even thinking about taking a picture. Next time! Thank you for the delicious food.

Shawarma Chef is a must try! The food is so FFD (Flavorful, fresh and delicious)! We ordered the Lamb Rice Bowl and the Chicken Shawarma Plate. They were both amazing! The owner had superb presentation too! 10 out of 10 recommend!

My friend introduced me to this place, the owner was a chef in his native country and puts his skills to use! Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had and a treat to the pocketbook. I had the beef kebabs and falafel, nothing like hot, fresh falafel.. my friend had the chicken plate and we sat inside with the he heaters doing a good job. Anytime I find myself in the east Portland area, I don't mind driving out to Burnside for some delicious food.

Absolutely amazing service and food. Actually is a favorite because of the friendliness. I enjoy a chicken schwarma plate extra spicy.