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    4.6 (38 reviews)
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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken kabob plates, hummus, water
    Amanda F.

    Right when we walked in, the owner was so friendly. The smell of the food reminded me of home. Very accommodating to the order. The food itself was absolutely delicious. We got the chicken kabob plates and the gyro sandwich. So much flavor. Thank you so much for the hospitality and great service!

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    Connery D.

    Best Version of Persian Food The sandwiches are amazing here and and the end we did t even order for the grapes but we got served with a plate of red grapes We absolutely love this place and recommend this place.

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    Jasmijn E.

    Found this place by accident, wandering around the fashion district with a friend a few weeks ago. We'd already filled up on street food ("LA dogs" with bacon and pico de gallo, grilled corn, you know the stuff!) so although I was very excited to find a little Persian lunch place, I just got a Persian ice cream sandwich to go -- creamy saffron with pistachios, between two thin wafers, mmmm. So yesterday I brought my husband here for lunch. Didn't remember exactly where it was so we ended up battling our way through Santee Alley etc to get here, but it was worth it. Their Persian sandwiches include ingredients many Persian restaurants don't make -- stuff like kotlet (a potato-meat croquette) and kookoo (like a frittata of leafy greens) are often home foods, and only Persian delis will carry salad olivieh (Persian potato salad). I had a kotlet sandwich and he had salad olivieh, and they were both huge, very filling, and really fantastic. (My mom makes great kotlet too; theirs has more turmeric in it, also very delicious.) Service was great, very friendly and prompt. They also make fresh juices, smoothies, and "licuados" that we'll try another time. I'm also planning to come back for their Persian breakfasts of barbari bread with Persian cheese, walnuts, and herbs or cream and honey. Then there's also a selection of Mexican dishes -- I'll upload a photo of the menu. They also have a selection of coffee drinks and a couple of armchairs in front of the window to lounge in and enjoy them, as well as little tables to eat your sandwiches at. Most sandwiches, with a side of green salad and chips, are around $6. The Persian ice cream sandwiches are around $3 (and they also have pints to take home). They're cash only, but have an ATM inside if you forgot to bring enough. There are a couple of sit-down Persian restaurants around the fashion district but if you're not in the mood for a big meal and hot rice or kabab, come here and enjoy the food and the service as you rest your feet for another wave of shopping.

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    11 months ago

    don't eat here the food has mold and plastic the owner was cooking with no gloves and touching all the food.

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    2 years ago

    Best Kabob Koobideh I've had in a long time! Fresh Orange Juice & Great Service! Definitely will be back

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    3 years ago

    Great place to eat, its sad to see it empty! Big portions of great food. Come by and eat here!

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    4 years ago

    First time visiting. Great food and service . We had a Mexican and Persian dish and both were delicious.

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    7 years ago

    This place is amazing, highly recommend to all my persian friends. Owner is one of the nicest guys I know!

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    The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly and professional! If you are in downtown you should check them out!

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    Super Clean, delicious, and excellent service! The sausage kosher panini is the best!

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    11 years ago

    Had the quesdilla and the Persian tuna sandwich. Both were fresh, light, and delicious. Great coffee too.

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    Great food, clean, great service and a lovely manager. The menu is very diverse and the coffee was excellent.

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    “We were in the Fashion District and got hungry for a late lunch, so we looked up yelp reviews and found this gem.”

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