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    Anar Persian Cuisine

    4.5 (160 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    ANAR PERSIAN CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Cynthia S.

    I love trying new foods and Anar Persian cuisine is just the spot to do it! Located in the heart of Steveston, right along the water you'll find this gem of a restaurant! We tried the fesenhoon, ghormeh sabzi, vaziri kebob, and spinach borani! Everything was seasoned really well and the service was excellent!

    Janet M.

    Got introduced to this place during the Yelp Elite event back in November 2023. Finally decided to go again cause I remember the food was really good. Parking was kind of difficult to find, but not impossible. Came here as a group of 5 during the weekend. We had prior reservations so it was pretty smooth. Ordered platter for 4 and 2 desserts. The Mirza Ghasemi is my favourite dish of the night. Pairs really well with the bread, bread is pretty dry. Chicken curry was a bit spicy but perfect. Loghmeh was good, very flavourful and tender. The deserts are good too.

    Joojeh Kabob Lunch
    Sy S.

    Authenticity, Flavor, and Kabob Perfection! Walking into Anar Persian Cuisine feels like stepping into a culinary oasis. The decorations are so authentic I half-expected to be handed a magic carpet instead of a menu. Spoiler: no flying involved, but the food will transport your taste buds! The kabob lunch special is a total steal--and I don't mean petty theft, I mean highway robbery. For the price, you get tender, juicy kabobs that taste like they were marinated by the hands of Persian culinary gods themselves. The rice was fluffy enough to double as a cloud, and the fresh salad? Crisp, refreshing, and the perfect sidekick to this flavor-packed meal. The waitress was so kind and attentive she could probably solve world peace if given the chance. Her warmth and genuine care made the experience even better. If you love bold flavors, authentic vibes, and stealing great deals (legally), this is the spot for you. I'm kicking myself for not finding this place sooner, but don't worry--I'll make up for it by becoming their most loyal customer.

    Michael L.

    Stopped by mid week for an early dinner in a group of 3. Anar is located in the heart of Steveston and there is plenty of free street parking in the area if you are not here on a wkd in the summer months. Anar is quite small and there was only one other group eating while we were there. We opted for the shared appetizer platter and the shared kabob (beef, lamb and chicken) platter. I enjoyed dipping the bread and pieces of the kabobs into the three dips...the humus and tzatziki were great. It was a positive food experience and happy to recommend Anar if in the area and looking for Persian food.

    Hummus and Persian lemonade
    Tony R.

    This place is wonderful, we started out with hummus which was quite pleasant. Fresh, garlic flavor, mellow and yet delicious. My wife had the Persian lemonade which had chia seeds in it, very flavorful and refreshing! We also enjoyed the kebabs, the little veggies had a delicious dressing on it. The server who helped us was excellent - very attentive and kind! We lacked for nothing and yet it wasn't too much. The atmosphere was really good - lots of people having conversations and definitely chilling and enjoying themselves. They had Halloween decorations, which isn't really my jam but it's a cool spot, a house vibe. Overall really loved this spot! Highly recommend!

    Josephine M.

    Anar Persian Cuisine sits inside a cute, yellow house in the charming seaside neighbourhood of Steveston. This was our second time eating at this restaurant. They are one of my favourite Persian restaurants, so I was very happy to make it back here again. Umami Platter Vegan Ghormeh Sabzi Loughmeh Joojeh  Eggplant freak that I am, I almost always end up ordering Bademjoon when I dine in Persian restaurants. Last year I ordered Bademjoon but found it a bit redundant as there was Bademjoon already in the Umami Platter. This time I defied the norm and ordered the Vegan Ghormeh Sabzi. Got my Bademjoon fix from the Umami Platter! Everything was delicious and I loved the Vegan Ghormeh Sabzi. It was a nice change of pace for me, and the portion of food put on my plate was quite reasonable. I managed to finish everything on my plate and left feeling full but not ridiculously full.  Umami Platter is an absolute must at this restaurant! You get to try so many different flavors with this platter.  I would recommend going to this restaurant with at least three other people so that you'll have help with eating the platter and will still be able to order an entree for yourself.  Service:   Good Parking:   Free parking on the street Location: 12051 Third Ave., Richmond, BC

    Ly W.

    We came on a weekend early evening and it was pretty quiet. This restaurant is small with one server at the time when we visited so you get the homey vibes. Service was good. Nothing outstanding but the server was friendly. The menu has a variety of items at reasonable prices. Portions are generous. The salad on the side was so refreshing and addictive. The meat was tender with the perfect amount of flavour. The beef didn't taste too gamey the first day but it had a strong gamier taste the following day when I was eating the leftovers. I'd recommend this restaurant and would return if u was ever in the area!

    LOGHMEH
    Mori N.

    Would I travel again from Vancouver to Richmond for a $25 Loghmeh dish? Yes, I would. Here's why. I loved every single item on my plate. The Lamb/Beef "Loghmeh" was superb. It was served right off the grill so it was hot. The way dishes are meant to be served. You'd be surprised how many times I've been served hot dishes luke warm. It was juicy, tender, well seasoned and buttery....quality Persian kabob (see pic.) Now the Rice....also done correctly (see pic.) There was also a side portion of salad which I loved. It was pickled cabbage with lettuce and a creamy dill dressing and fresh onion served separately. The savoury taste of the lamb/beef paired perfectly with the citrusy aftertaste of the pickled cabbage finished with a creamy dill sauce. The outdoor patio on that day was heavenly with the sun shining in beautiful Steveston, Richmond. I also appreciated the personal care they took for their patio with tastefully decorated plants and flowers and conveniently enough there was a Whole Foods right across the street. So, here's another observation: A lot of Persian restaurants serve their dishes with hefty portions and I usually have left overs and the quality, even if good, has rarely been great. But, with Anar.....the portion was slightly smaller but the quality and taste was superb. That difference stood out. The service might no have been Fine Dining but it was genuine and personal. What came across for me was that these people were happy to have you as their guest, and appreciated your support....as a diner...what else could you ask for?

    Curry Chicken with rice + salad.
    Shonah M.

    Goodness gracious each bite had me singing in Farsi & I had to control myself from dancing at the table! Yes Yelpies - that delicious! #yummylicious galore #eathereasap. It's so hard to be - savoir faire - when the food is sooooooooooo yummy good. I make an uncontrollable fool of myself - good thing none of you were around. Ha! So awesome to see the owner Tilas beautiful smile again. Hadn't been back here since late 2019 when I attended a Yelp event - to my shame! If you're not sure what to try - just ask her! The lunch specials are a great way to immerse oneself into a taste of Iranian food. Anar Persian Cuisine is located in the very popular Steveston Village. Yelpies it gets very busy here in the village on weekends & will only get busier as summer approaches. So plan accordingly or you will be parking quite a ways from your intended position. This spot used to be an old court house from way back in the day aka 100 years ago. So don't worry, you won't be confined to court session if you still have outstanding traffic violations. Come to Anar to chow down on the most delicious Iranian food this side of the Middle East. My Chicken Curry was pure excellence - taste, presentation, sensation in my mouth = I absolutely wanted more. The rice was amazing (I'm not a rice fan believe it or not) but hands down this was a very well seasoned dish which had me - oohing & aahing in pure delight! The Loughmeh Kabob (beef & lamb) is a must try! I can't wait to get back here. Anar is truly a hidden gem in historic Steveston Village (see my review) so get here soon!

    Fesenjoon (bottom), Ghormeh Sabzi (top left)

    We decided to break from our tradition of eating Chinese food in Richmond and try out this Persian restaurant and were so glad we did. The owner welcomed us with a big smile and the restaurant was beautifully decorated. We ordered Mirza Ghasemi (Eggplant appetizer that comes with two pieces of bread), Fesenjoon Chicken, Ghormeh Sabzi Beef and Loughmeh Kabob. Everything was delicious but we especially loved the Fesenjoon. The pomegranate added a tartness that was so yummy, the chicken was very tender and the grounded walnut made the stew have a very unique texture. We are already craving it again. The owner said it takes 6 hours to make. She checked on us several times and made sure we had a great exeprience.

    Loghmeh Kabob
    Mary C.

    Growing up on the North Shore, we had our picks of good Persian restaurants. Finding one in the Vancouver area was a bit harder until now. Was in Richmond today and finally decided to do a take out at Anar in Steveston. Anar's food is delicious and authentic. Probably the best Persian food I have tasted in a very long time and will certainly be back. Ordered by phone and was informed pick up would be ready in 15 mins: Kashk a Bademjoon ($8.99): grilled eggplant and turmeric mixed with whey and mint and served with light and fluffy Persian bread. The grill aroma on the eggplant was amazing and the mint popped with each bit. Perfectly balance with turmeric for the golden yellow colour and olive oil. Loghmeh Kabob ($17.99): two skewers of seasoned mixed beef and lamb and served with rice and tomato. Perfectly seasoned and grilled. The rice was light and fluffy and so addicting. Due to health orders, the dining room is closed but they have a small patio with 4-5 tables. On a sunny day, you can do a take out and hit up the near by Garry Point Park or Fisherman's Wharf.

    Mirza Ghasemi
    Erika T.

    Decided to try this spot out and it was super good. The service was amazing, everyone was so nice and welcoming. The food was great as well. I'd recommend just getting Mirza Ghasemi, it was SO delicious. You have to get the extra bread with it. I also liked their sampler plate, but I think it would be more worth to order the individual items next time. The baklava was also quite yummy, the presentation was spot on.

    Gabriel C.

    Before trying Anar, I didn't really have much experience with Persian food as there aren't too many options in Richmond but I'm so glad that Anar decided to open up close to home! Anar is situated in the historical Steveston Village, right across from Save-On-Foods. The restaurant is relatively small, but they have a decently sized patio at the front that's usually reserved so make sure you reserve in advance! I highly recommend their appetizer platter, which is full of delicious Persian dips and comes with their amazing homemade flatbread. We also love the chicken curry rice and lamb shank, which is extremely tender and falls off the bone!

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    Incredible food, incredible service, absolutely would come again. Chia seed lemonade was 10/10

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