Chef Agir Restaurant Bar — Restaurant in Portland

I stopped in for lunch, and am so happy I did

Coffee reminded me of Turkish coffee I drank in Germany, half grounds and half full strength coffee. Turns out this is a Turkish restaurant

I ordered the Mesopotamia salad, not knowing what to expect - and was delighted with what I got. It’s basically a chopped salad my favorite kind, with no boring lettuce, based on chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and other goodies, and made yummy with chopped walnuts, my favorite nuts, and finished with a tasty vinaigrette

I finished with the Kunefe, wondering how stretchy cheese could make a good dessert. It was tasty, just sweet enough, and fun to eat, with stretchy cheese in the middle, sandwiched in between layers of fine hairy pasta, with a sweet syrup to finish it off - I’m a convert

Staff were friendly, and happy to talk about...

This Kurdish restaurant was such a pleasant surprise! The staff were incredibly friendly and kind, making us feel right at home. The vibe is cozy and simple, perfect for relaxing or coming with a big group since it’s not crowded. The food was amazing — flavorful, colorful, and beautifully presented. As someone who’s had food in Turkey, I can say the flavors were authentic and comforting. They even brought us tea on the house, following the Turkish tradition, which made the whole experience feel warm and homey. Highly...

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Stopped here on a whim. A lot of restaurants in Portland are all "concept" and no substance, but this was basically the polar opposite. The restaurant is brand new and still a work in progress in terms of decor, but the food and service were actually really really amazing. Ive never had Kurdish food, but few bites in my wife and I were doing happy little dances in our seat over how delicious everything was. Service was great, and instantly helped us feel at home. Look forward to...