Damascus Kitchen in Salem, long a go-to for its chicken shawarma, is getting ready to fire up a second operation in nearby Dallas, Oregon, this time out of a takeout-focused food truck. Owners have been teasing a downtown setup on social media and say the truck will serve the same wraps and salads that turned the Salem counter into a local favorite. There is still no firm opening date, although staff have signaled the new spot is “coming soon.”
On its website, Damascus Kitchen lists 440 State Street as its Salem address and shares hours along with a carryout-friendly menu. The counter has drawn steady positive feedback for hearty, spice-forward wraps and plates that hold up well on the ride home. The team says it plans to lift that same takeout-first model straight onto a parked truck in downtown Dallas.
Where The Truck Will Park
According to What Now Portland, staff have promoted a Dallas location at 995 S Main Street, with the truck set to park at the corner of Main and SE Washington. It would share the intersection with Pad Thai King and Bombastic Bubble Tea, turning that corner into a compact little food hub. Part-owner Mohammad Alawad, who runs Damascus Kitchen with his mother, Abeer Aokhawab, told the outlet the food truck’s menu “will be exactly the same” as the Salem restaurant, and that there is no opening date on the books yet. The plan is strictly takeout-first, with a parked truck rather than a dine-in space.
The Menu: Same Shawarma Favorites
Third-party ordering platforms for the Salem counter highlight staples such as the chicken shawarma wrap, a lamb wrap, and taboula salad, which gives a solid preview of what Dallas customers can expect. Listings on Uber Eats show the same wraps and plates from the Salem location, suggesting the truck will stay focused on portable options like wraps, plates, and a few salads that travel well. Pricing and any truck-only specials have not been announced.
Downtown Momentum
Downtown Dallas has been the focus of local efforts to boost foot traffic, events, and small-business activity, which could make a parked food truck a welcome option for the lunch crowd. A well-reviewed Salem operation rolling in adds another flavor for shoppers, workers, and market-goers, lining up neatly with promotion campaigns that call for more things to do on Main Street. The Dallas Downtown Association and recent economic updates point to the city’s push to strengthen downtown commerce and programming.
For timing and other details, local reporting steers readers to Damascus Kitchen’s social media. What Now Portland links to the handle @damascus_kitchen_salem for the latest word. For now, all eyes are on the Main and Washington corner as the shawarma truck gets ready to roll into downtown Dallas.
