I have no comments about the owner's response. But, I do want to draw everyone's attention to 2 obvious points in the reviews: 1. The image that was posted on their social media(available in my review): They posted it on their instagram. You can see the burnt Tahdig and rices. Again, they posted it themselves. That is their "good" picture that shows the quality of their food. 2. The owner's reply to all negative feedback is "No, you are wrong"(please do look at them all). Just go through all the not so 5-star reviews to observe and analyze the way they listen to feedback and respect their customers. Also, they did not simply delete my comment from instagram because it didn't make sense, they "blocked me". read more

BiBi - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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We could not recommend BiBi more highly for events/catering. We just had them do a 40-person outdoor reception on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle -- providing both appetizers and dinner. They were so communicative and responsive from the first time that we reached out in May, all the way through to the event in late August. They made great suggestions on the menu, even added in some items for free on the day-of, and delivered the food right on time an hour before the event with beautiful platters and other serving dishes. The food was spectacular -- breads, different types of hummus, kabobs, rices, some of the best roasted vegetable dishes we've ever had. We had at least 5 guests ask for their business card so that they could use them in the future. To top it off, the next day they even came into Seattle to meet us in a convenient location to exchange the serving platters, so that we didn't have to drive to Kirkland. Just amazingly nice and thoughtful people, and unbeatable food! We can't wait to use them again in the future. read more

Stumbled upon this place I would say it's lovely. And food is delicious!! Can't name what foods I got but It's all delicious and full of flavor. Best part is the Coffee. Hard for me to find Turkish Coffee that I love and they have just that. Will definitely be coming back for brunch. Oh and the little sweets they have are the cutest and delicious! read more

BiBi - Coffee with the cutest Dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

AMAZING coming from an Iranian, this is the best Persian food in the area. Bibi is so kind and welcoming. We had cucumber yogurt and shirazi salad, chicken kabob and kabob koobideh, and delicious sholeh zard and Persian cookies. We will be back for sure! read more

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Very nice new Persian place in town. Buffet style but not all you can eat. $15 for one hot plate and one cold plate. Excellent flavors, and a decent variety. Since they are very busy preparing for a catering event, what was out wasn't as much as they usually do, but uniformly good. Tasty, well charred and not oily. Excellent Persian tea too! read more

We have been coming here almost every weekend (for lunch), but recently we tried their dinner service. It was amazing! Food was great! High quality. Portions were a bit big, but can't complain. I definitely recommend their Fesenjoon. read more

BiBi - Fesenjoon - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Such a fantastic fresh foods they created daily. I tried Chicken,beef,rice, kale salad, potato salad( reminds me of Russian salad), Hummus and my ultimate five Baba Ganoush!!!!! Just divine. You can taste of clean fresh ingredients and spices she prepared and people are very kind and attentive. I buy more foods to go ever time I eat there What a fantastic addition to Kirkland area. read more

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Amazing freshly made food. Everything here is fresh and delicious. Different buffet selections everyday. Great food and wonderful chef and staff. read more

All the dishes here are delicious with good portion sizes. My favorites were the appetizers including the hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel were so fresh and herby. It's unassuming and tucked away in the corner of the shopping center. Definitely a great experience for families. read more

We were in the area and we found Bibi. We had a great meal. It was delicious and the restaurant is super cute. Parking is easy. Love this place! Everything was fresh. read more

BiBi - Home made Falafel. - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

I wish I could give zero. We ordered lamb kabob, which was chewy and tasted like unmarinated meat. We also got Eggplant Mirza, which did not taste bad but missed the egg. Their beet salad tasted good. I ordered fesenjoon stew, and it came with no meat. I asked them if it should have had chicken on it, and they said, "You should have added chicken!!!" It is like ordering butter chicken and then adding the chicken!! Fesenjoon's main ingredient is chicken. I asked to return it, and they told me we could fix it. After ten minutes, when the rice and stew were cold, they brought an unmarinated semi-raw chicken kabob!! I asked to talk to the owner, and this is the worst part of the story. They tried to justify and convince me I was wrong, but the woman was loud and rude!! She said "it is what it is!! I won't charge you for the fesenjoon", and I said it isn't a matter of money, and she said "yes, it is!!!" overall this is the worst experience I ever had in a Persian restaurant. read more

The food is amazing, the spices are exotic, and the service is so friendly, that we felt like we were invited into the comfort of someone's own home and dining room! We had just about everything the buffet offers, in addition to the beef tenderloin kebobs (so tender, a fork can cut!). The food smelled and tasted so amazing, that we didn't even think of taking photos, until after the main course. P.S. - Turkish coffee, and saffron rice pudding with edible flowers & pistachios are to die for. Eat here. :) read more

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This place is a gem! The food was amazing, completely made with love. BiBi, the owner was a delight! A must visit if you can, I will definitely go back! Awesome! read more

Tried BiBi for the first time today (for pandemic takeout). Ordered the lunch bowl with grilled chicken, which was very tasty. Portion size was quite large, but I couldn't stop myself from finishing it! I'm frugal with my 5's, but this was a solid 4+. read more

Having never eaten here before I was looking for Persian/Middle Eastern food catered for a large group and came across great reviews for BiBi. I emailed and she was super responsive and flexible, and came through with delicious food. We ordered vegetarian food for 25 and it could have served 50! Every guest commented how great the food was - we get to enjoy so many leftovers and they are so fresh and flavorful. Especially enjoyed all the eggplant and cauliflower dishes! Highly recommend their food and catering. read more

Yes. Some of the best Persian food I have eaten. The menu is a somewhat limited, but they have the main stuff, including the stuff I find less convenient to cook at home. Very delicious to the point were I am contemplating the 5 hour drive to go back... what else could I do over there? lol. Seriously good though. read more

excellent good, and a great deal for the price! the olives, hummus and pita are amazing.

If you haven't eaten here, you are missing out! Bibi's menu is quite diverse and intense with flavor. I've not experienced anything like it. Thank you Bibi for such a great service. Very welcoming environment and friendly people. You are the best!!!! read more

We love love love BIBi!! It is our go to restaurant in Kirkland. Great for dinner or appetizers to bring home when family and friends are visiting. The flavors are amazing, the food is as fresh as you can get and the owners are authentic and kind. Try a variety of dishes since they all compliment each other and it is always fun to try something new. We can't wait to go back. read more

BiBi - Hummus, chicken kabob and rice and Koobideh skewer, roasted cauliflower and Labneh (yogurt with dried mint,sumac and zatar) - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Best Persian food! She uses high quality ingredients, you can tell when you eat that the food is premium. The DOLMEH is just amazing!!!!! Like the tastiest and most high quality dolmeh I've tasted read more

We tried a takeout from Bibi for the first time: delicious! I had the lamb kebab, my wife the chicken kebab, as an appetizer we had the Eggplant Meerza. Paired with a good bottle of Shiraz - we were in heaven. read more

Oh WOW I didn't know what to expect because the hours were a little different and the location seemed underwhelming from the outside however, this is THE BEST Mediterranean cuisine I have ever had and considering that's my favorite type of food that's saying a lot! We got the we got the baba ghanouj chicken bowl, spicy shrimp, a traditional Iranian dish that was very sweet, but yummy and they even gave us almond cookies on the house and everything was absolutely incredible! I will be coming back here soon. I would recommend anyone from any part of the Seattle area to drive here to taste this amazing food. read more

Great food, not the most inviting atmosphere, but the food is fantastic! Would definitely go back!

Food is good. Service is good. Decor is cold and bland. Warm up the wall color, put a candle or flower on the tables, use cloth napkins. Just the small changes would improve perception and perhaps increase business read more

My new favorite Persian restaurant in the Seattle area! I'm a regular at the other Persian restaurants on the eastside and although I still love the others, I think Bibi tops them all. The meat is all organic and Bibi herself cooked for us. The chicken and beef were so tender and the roasted vegetables were so good. The eggplant and tadig were so good too. It looks like a lot of people do takeout but the interior is clean and modern with plenty of indoor seating. read more

I walked in this place without any expectation BUT this is THE REAL ONE. Bibi bowl with beef tenderoin I got was soso fresh and juicy and the portion was A LOT. The price was 18$ but it worth more than that I promise. The server a guy who wears glasses was so nice and kind, and I thought he was a owner but he is not. He gave me some desert (I guess it's healthy version of cookies) for free and it even takes SO GOOD as well as the bowl I got. I will defo come back this place again and recommend my folks to visit here read more

BiBi - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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That's a ridiculous response by owner . I had already purchased mine and the to go order at the same time . I didn't imagine that the ingredients were so gross that the grain of stone in my salad was not an exception but all over the rest of the food too. I wish I had returned the entire food. I will never set foot in this restaurant and will spread the word too . Terrible customer service and complete lack of care or a countability and wreckless food prep is the fact . And by the way, we have kept both the rock and the broken tooth and offered to show you if you are so much in denial . There was zero apology or attempt to make mends the situation ! when I finally got a hold of someone ... only escalation and defensiveness . What a gross management. Buyer be ware ! read more

BiBi hands down is the best Persian/Mediterranean restaurant in Seattle. Throughout the years there have been many, some good, some not so good. BiBi delivers on all accounts, the kabobs are fork tender, the rice is fragrant and soft. The beef is organic and sourced from Oregon. Best baba ghanoush I have ever tried, even the Turkish coffee is done perfectly, not too thick, not too thin, just sweet enough. read more

Second time my wife and I have visited. First time was for dinner and this time we brought the kids on the weekend for lunch buffet. The food is absolutely delicious. Bibi cooks better than my middle-Eastern mother-in-law, who cooks great. The food really tastes like a home cooked meal and each time we go, we find ourselves wondering why we don't go here more often. The staff is also very friendly and they really strive to make you feel welcomed. The food portions are also very generous so you really get your moneys worth. Recommending and 5 stars. read more

Delicious as always and the service is always good. But the ambiance is the best thing. I love this place

Stopped in for lunch in the midweek. Thought I would give this place a try. We ordered the beef kabob and chicken khabob plate. Food was roughly $58 with a tip. For two meals with no drinks ordered. The beef kabob was dry and tasteless. The chicken wasn't bad. The salad had no dressing or flavor added. read more

100% delicious! The beef tenderloin kabobs and koobibideh were juicy and flavorful, "Bibi Ganoosh" was an eggplant and garlic-lover's dream, and the grilled cauliflower was also an amazing blend of flavors as well. Top it off with delicious fluffy rice and pita... perfect. read more

I went here for dinner expecting a buffet but the buffet was only for the lunch. The food was great! Little on the salty side, but overall satisfactory! They don't have a written down menu (at least the server didn't give us one) so we were wondering about the price while we were eating haha I remember it was around 30 per person. read more

BiBi - Mediterranean Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Well, this place is spectacular... The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are really well-balanced (in terms of spice but also salt, sour, sweet, etc.), and texture and consistency is spot-on (especially the meats)... But, it's the heart by which everything is made that makes all the difference. It's hard to explain how much the owner (Parvin) and her family (especially her son), make the experience worth the visit, choosing them to cater, or just takeout... If you have a special request or never heard of barberry and sumac, or just need advice on how to pair flavors so it's exactly what you want--they are so very gracious and patient... And, the smiles are everything. Love this place. Go there for lunch. Or dinner. Amazing catering... All. read more

I placed an order for a belated Mother's Day. We order ghormeh sabzi, khoreshte bademjoon and Persian rice with potatoe tahdig. The lady who took my order was incredibly sweet and she even made an exception to make our order on a Monday which is when they're normally closed. Unfortunately, the quality of the was below that of exceptional. Ghormeh Sabzi - While lamb shank was cooked perfectly, the herbs were chopped in credibly large and hadn't stewed long enough making it bland and undesirable Khoresh Bademjoon - The eggplants weren't cooked properly and the khoresh was incredibly bland Persian Rice with Potatoe Tahdig - The rice was hard and undercooked and there wasn't any tahdig at the bottom rather there was just lumps of potatoes. She loaned us the pots and pans she cooked the food in for us and asked us to return them. When we returned them and brought up our concerns it wasn't taken well. She told us that this was the first time she received any complaints, she was disappointed at us for returning the pots late because she's been looking for them, she claimed that she told us that the rice needed further cook which I don't recall her telling me that. I was really looking forward to spending Mother's Day with two amazing mothers that have worked very hard. On this day, I really wanted to support local Iranian businesses and enjoy their creations around our family. There are countless reasons why some dishes come out undesirable and our goal were not to get a discount or our money back but rather raising these concerns to the owners so they can take this constructive criticism, use it to their advantage and grow as a business so we can continue to support them in the near future. Unfortunately, it wasn't well received. There is always room for improvement and constructive criticism shouldn't be taken personally. I truly hope the best for this business, and I hope they improve their quality. read more

Great service and really yummy food. The hummus, falafel and rice was really delicious.

This place is not just catering as the name suggests . An excellent place to grab lunch or dinner. It's a perfect picture of a small business bursting with class and individualism that deserves a boost and community support . High quality ALL organic ingredients. The beef used is incredibly tender, yet lean . Hummus is amazing . Turkish coffee is an absolute must . Plenty that kids will love . Intimate and clean setting with lots of attention to detail in service . Highly recommended for those who have never tried Persian cuisine. My first experience with this part of the world , and so glad it was here . This place is a must . read more

OH MY G-D Y'ALL. This gorgeous place is a must-try. Don't even read this review, just GO. NOW. Nonetheless, I need to gush about this slice of heaven: Upon walking in, the layout is open and modern, but not harshly so. I longed for a simpler, less pandemic-y time, and imagined eating in the adorable sunken dining area in front of those big, bright windows. Someday... I have to say, since I moved to Seattle from Houston, the food here has been largely mediocre -- huge prices, tiny portions, and criminally bland (I'm a food snob, what can I say?) This is NOT the case with BiBi. In the five years I've lived here, this is hands down my favorite restaurant. I'm a gluten-free vegan for health reasons, so restaurants are always tricky. The kind person who helped me order made certain that the vegetarian BiBi bowl I ordered wouldn't make me sick. Because of COVID, I didn't immediately get to see the treasure that awaited me...I opened the sizeable takeout container and it was BRIMMING -- I said  b r i m m i n g  --  to the very tippy top with the freshest, well-seasoned grilled veggies, salad, rice, hummus, and in-house pickled cabbage. The box was so full, it was heavy! The variety and crispness of the veggies was unlike any other place I've tried up here. I felt spoiled, y'all. It's like a farmer's market buffet in a box -- easily two meals, so don't think that the price per dish is like other skimpy Seattle restuarants where the portions are lacking. It's honestly a steal for the bounty and quality of food you get for the price. Another bonus: I was informed the ingredients are organic -- you can certainly tell from the quality of the produce! I somehow feel lighter after stuffing my face. Good food makes you feel good! I munched happily and decided that I needed more of those perfectly grilled veggies, so as soon as my friend and I finished lunch, we parted ways and I walked immediately back to BiBi to get my fix. (I also wanted to get my dear lady her favorite Mediterranean dish, lamb kebab.) I admitted to my new friend behind the counter that I didn't eat meat so I wasn't sure what doneness lamb usually is, especially because it had to be reheated later -- they totally understood and gave me advice on how to correctly reheat the delicate, Oregon-imported lamb so it wouldn't become a chewy disaster in the microwave (pan sear, folks!). They were so generous; unprompted, they gave me more of that delicious rice and provided me with a big container (not one of those pathetic little salad dressing containers!) of tahini sauce to go with my off-menu request of "a huge thing of those grilled veggies that go with the BiBi bowl, please." 10 minutes and several containers later, my new best friend had to help me coax my now-inoperably heavy bag into another bag -- one bag could not contain the future feast. I had quite the spring in my step as I walked home with my delicious treats, onlookers be damned. It's been so long since I had restaurant food worth the price tag up here, so you know I've got to celebrate. As a vegan of 10 years, you know a restaurant is special when they can cook vegetables perfectly. There's a certain mastery in executing a veggie blend where each component is *perfectly* cooked and seasoned -- this is deceptively difficult and very few places can execute this correctly. I still can't cook squash right after all these years, but here there's onions, squash, many kinds of peppers, (and more!) harmoniously vibing together -- and not a single mushy or stringy bite to be found. Iconic. If the vegetarian BiBi bowl is this good, you KNOW everything else on the menu has to be outstanding and well worth every penny. The culinary mastery that is evident in these dishes make BiBi a must-try. I'm sure you'll be instantly hooked, just like me! (Is this the first time I've eaten here? Yes. Did I buy 4 dishes, 2 for myself in the same day from here?...Yes. Do I have any regrets? Only that I didn't order the beets.) Please support your local restaurants so we can all dine together again someday! Give BiBi a try and feel good from it and for it -- see you there! read more

Fresh, flavorful, creative, healthy, different, friendly, clean, relaxed ambiance, happy people. What more can you say. I love this place. The extremely fresh perfectly cooked vegetables with seasonings that is different from your typical Mediterranean dishes. Everyone should love this place. My dad (81) who loves food but has a simple palate is now raving about this place. I can't wait to go back. Delicious you have to try this place! read more

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We ordered takeout from here recently. Food was delicious. We got the falafel and chicken and pita/hummus. Will definitely be back.