Darsalam Restaurant & Catering (Downtown) Menu
28 items in 5 sections · $4.50 – $37.50 · Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland, OR
Darsalam Restaurant & Catering (Downtown)’s menu lists 28 dishes and drinks, grouped into Appetizer, Soups & Salads, Entrees, Sampler Platters, and Dessert. Prices range from $4.50 to $37.50, and a typical item costs about $23.50. Popular choices include Hummus (V, GF), Adis Soup (V, GF), Mixed Grill (GF), Falafel Mezza Platter (GF), and Date Roll (V, GF).
Appetizer 5
- Hummus (V, GF)$13.00
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic, garnished with paprika.
- Tahziki (GF)$13.00
Rich yogurt mixed with garlic, cucumber, lemon, and garnished with parsley.
- Baba Ghanoush (V, GF)$14.50
Roasted eggplant ground with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, garnished with parsley.
- Chickpea Pickled Mango (V, GF)$14.50
Chickpeas mixed with pickled mangos, fresh tomatoes, and parsley.
- Beet Laban (GF)$14.50
Tender beets mixed with yogurt and lemon, garnished with parsley.
Soups & Salads 4
- Adis Soup (V, GF)$10.50
Slow-cooked red lentils blended with rich curry and turmeric spices into a creamy soup.
- Mediterranean Salad (V, GF)$16.00
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and our house dressing.
- Tabouli (V, GF)$14.50
Finely chopped parsley mixed with onions, tomatoes, quinoa, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Iraqi Salad (V, GF)$14.50
Fresh cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley tossed in olive oil, and topped with lemon juice.
Entrees 12
- Mixed Grill (GF)$29.75
A meat plate of chicken kabob (pieces) and Iraqi sheesh beef kabob served with grilled onions and tomatoes with your choice of pita or veggie sticks.
- Iraqi Shish Kabob Plate (GF)$29.75
Two grilled ground beef shish kabobs, served with grilled onions and tomatoes with your choice of pita or veggies.
- Lamb Shank (GF)$37.00
Slow-cooked lamb shank served with basmati rice and a side of eggplant stew.
- Golden Pompano “Zubede” Fish (GF)$37.50
Zubede is the national dish of Iraq. This is a whole Golden Pompano fish, market fresh, and grilled in a salted curry paste. Only available at the Downtown location.
- Lamb Stew “Khema” (GF)$27.50
Chickpea stew mixed with lamb served with basmati rice.
- Shredded Lamb Rice Plate (GF)$28.00
Bed of basmati rice served with a side of slow-cooked chickpea stew with shredded lamb.
- Chicken Kabob Rice Plate (GF)$27.50
Grilled chicken kabob (pieces) served over basmati rice with a side of slow-cooked chickpea stew.
- Chicken Shawarma Rice Plate (GF)$26.50
A bed of basmati rice served with a side of slow-cooked chickpea stew with chicken shawarma.
- Mixed Dolma (V, GF)$26.50
Two grape leaf dolma and two Iraqi-style onion dolma stuffed with rice, diced vegetables, and spices, infused with sun-dried tomato and pomegranate flavors.
- Falafel Rice Plate (V, GF)$25.50
3 falafels served over basmati rice with a side of slow-cooked chickpea stew.
- Eggplant Stew Rice Plate (V, GF)$23.50
Eggplant, diced potato, onion, tomato, bell pepper, and pomegranate juice served with basmati rice.
- Chickpea Stew Rice Plate (V, GF)$22.50
Chickpeas, tomatoes, sautéed onions, and a hint of cardamom served with basmati rice.
Sampler Platters 3
- Falafel Mezza Platter (GF)$25.50
Three falafels served with hummus, baba ghanoush, tahziki, and your choice of pita or veggies.
- Vegan Falafel Mezza Platter (V, GF)$26.50
3 falafels, hummus, baba ghanoush, chickpea pickled mango salad, and your choice of pita or veggie sticks.
- Chicken Kabob Mezza Platter (GF)$28.50
Chicken Kabob (pieces), hummus, baba ghanoush, tahziki, and your choice of pita or veggie sticks.
Dessert 4
- Date Roll (V, GF)$4.50
Delicious, tender dates wrapped around walnuts, then rolled in coconut flakes and drizzled with date syrup.
- Baklava$7.50
Roasted pistachios layered in golden, flaky phyllo dough, drizzled with date syrup.
- Kunafah$10.50
A special warm pastry of shredded wheat noodles soaked in sweet rose syrup and cooked with traditional middle eastern cheese topped with pistachios.
- Dibs w’ Rashi (V, GF)$7.50
A beloved Iraqi classic creamy tahini blended with rich date syrup, served with warm pita bread for dipping (pita not GF).
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.
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