Food was truly good even though it's a bit further out to get to Caspian. The new addition I noted this time was the oven baked chicken which has a flavor similar to the sauce in the lamb shank. My favorite item to order at Canada based Iranian restaurants. Caspian here also serves the best jeweled rice - nuts, preserved candied carrots, over saffron rice. Heavenly! read more

Caspian - Oven baked chicken - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The best Persian restaurant in Bellevue! My family enjoys the chicken and beef kebab with rice, definitely would order again!

We were a bit weary due to the low reviews but this is pretty nice restaurant. While you might not get an enthusiastic welcome in with huge smiles- you get a greeting in a pretty atmosphere (music was not blasting so you could have a conversation!), extremely clean and nicely set up (every single water glass I saw was crystal clean- something I rarely see now days). The people working are calm and professional. On to the food-- we had the ground chicken skewers (our fav and will order again), the lamb shank (lacking in excitement but nice cut of meat nicely cooked), hummus (pretty good), shabzi salad, and yogurt/spinach dish (zingy and good). We are never fans of the thin dry lavash at these restaurants but that is not a negative since it is traditional. It does make eating the hummus and other appetizers less appealing and we long for something less paper-like. Our water glasses were always filled, plates cleared at perfect times, and dishes came out at decent times. Negatives: sour cherry rice was the worst we've had - giant sweet cherries with a splash of rose water was not good- overly sweet and unpleasant. Dessert- Zoolbia (fried dough with syrup) Our kids ate it because it was sweet but as soon as we walked out of the restaurant they both said it was actually not good and made their tummy hurt- it looked quite old.. maybe left over from weekend. They should just say they are out if it's old. Pros: very clean, professional, good ground chicken kabobs. Overall- we will be back and know what to avoid. Looking forward to trying some other items. read more

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I come from Los Angeles which is the Mecca of Persian food, so take this review however you like but the food here was below average... and the ambiance was dead on a Sunday. We ordered the Tahdig with Ghormeh sabzi stew and it was very bad. The Tahdig was just some barely crispy white rice with no flavor and it seemed like it was leftover from day before. They were very skimpy with the stew on top and even that wasn't any good. My non-Iranian friend made a better ghormeh sabzi on her first try ever. We also got the shallot yoghurt and chicken cornish with rice. The yogurt was 2/5 and the chicken wasn't cooked properly and the tomatoes had no flavor and the onion they served with meal was old. Much better options for Persian food around. read more

This persian place comes with great service and great reviews from other diners.We were recommended about this place by one of our acquaintances.Mind you, the place closes by 7pm.We went in twice only to realize they were closed/closing for the day.Well the third time managed to get in early. The place is of decent size and the service was quick.We ordered chicken and a combo kebab entreès. The meat is juicy, cooked to perfection and literally melts in your mouth!!The rice was plain.We had to order tzatziki on the side as the overall entree plate was a little dry to my taste. They also brought in a lamb shank sauce complimentary ! Overall the food is decent though it was bland for my taste. I'd highly recommend the place for anyone who wants to try persian cuisine. read more

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Food is amazing no matter if it's take out or dine in. The owner is such an awesome man. He have a good heart and makes you feel at home. The staff are nice as well. The restaurant is super beautiful as well. Love this place so much! read more

Caspian - a dining room with a marble table and chairs - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

The food was good, the service was awful, our lady server has the personality of sand. I don't know if she was angry, unhappy or what but it was uncomfortable. Not welcoming at all. Eeeesh was very expensive too. But anywhere you go these days is expensive. I like the fireplace in the restaurant. It added a nice ambience. read more

Food tastes great. What was unexpected was when the credit card machine shows $61 and then I got charged $63.50 or so on my bill. Clearly they are charging junk fees if you use a credit card instead of cash and it wasn't made clear in the charging process. Will not go back. Include all charges up front on the menu not surprise fees when you go to pay. read more

The food is amazing and authentic, the staff is professional and friendly, and atmosphere is great, highly recommend

Prices have gone up, a portion is smaller. What was served tasted OK but nothing spectacular. I ordered their combo special and a combination for example and there was only four tomatoes between all the orders and a fairly small portion of rice to go with it. I'll be better off cooking at home. I definitely know I have to go cook more rice for this order. read more

Lovely and clean restaurant, great food, very authentic and my husband is Persian - we love to come here and lovely family runs this restaurant and they are kind and delicious food! read more

Food is good but Bella Balducci's about 15 minute drive away is better. Service is absolutely horrible. Hands down the rudest people iv ever experienced in the service industry. Especially the grump lady other reviewers have commented on. Ambiance is fine. read more

Love the food. It's always good and fresh. Friendly staff. Great variety for vegetarian and meat lovers !

Takeout review: Ordering online was easy and the food was ready at the chosen pickup time. They keep the doors locked and meet up at the entrance to take payment and hand off the food. The Caspian Special was trio of kabobs: barg ( sirloin), koobideh (ground beef) and chicken breast. The barg was a bit dry unfortunately, but the other two were on point. The order also came with bread, salad and vinaigrette dressing, rice and grilled tomatoes. I wish there was some sort of sauce to accompany the meats, because that would've been next level. Overall the portions were good to split among two of us. Note: It seems they do dine in by reservation only and I get the sense it's not easily available to obtain, otherwise takeout is the way they've chosen to operate. read more

Caspian - Caspian Special: Barg, koobideh, and chicken breast - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We did not enjoy going to Caspian, the food was low quality and tasteless, the servers did not smile anytime throughout serving us, very bad service, they told us we could not split the pay check, and they charged a extra 20% tip without asking! read more

The food was normal but the customer service was terrible! these people are rude. I went there twice. Their behavior is very disgusting. I will never go there again read more

Excellent food, great service, friendly staff. Chicken and kebab with rice. Honest price of $26 read more

Caspian - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Amazing love it here fresh food: Great service good ambiance Would recommend Thank you read more

*Amazing food, but the customer service isn't the best* I always order the spicy barg (marinated beef over basmati an saffron rice). The meat is extremely flavorful, and pairs well with the tomato served with the dish. The only thing is, whether I go in person or order online, the staff are not that pleasant. The restaurant itself is very clean and nice, and I would suggest going once if you're considering eating the food. 3/5 recommend, with reservations. read more

It was great and so delicious food. I suggest to everyone try it. taste was great. Service was great and they are so friendly.

It's been a few years since we have been here and after reading several bad reviews we were skeptical but still ended up going. We were once again very pleased with both the food quality and the quality of service . Owners were there and came to the table to check on us and made us feel very welcome . Both workers and service were exceptional. We came in with a family of six and I would say we tried most of the kabob combinations and everything was phenomenal. We will definitely be back again. read more

Go to BELLA BALDUCCI Persian in Kirkland'. It's 5/5 Caspian is .... 3 stars and that's pushing it if you're desperate for Overpriced Overcooked Small portions Had the Caspian Special (Barg, Chicken, Koobideh) with barberry rice $7 upcharge. Feeds 1 adult and they were so light on the barberries it wasn't worth the $7. Total $61 !!! Tried all the Persian food in the area and please save yourself the disappointment and go to BELLA BALDUCCI for AAAAAHMAZING Persian food -King's Choice (Barg, Chicken, Koobideh) -Feeds 2-3 adults -$45 with barberry rice (i.e. prices reasonable) -Always tender, juicy meats -vegetarian food is also excellent and generous read more

I haven't had to contemplate this much about the rating of a restaurant in awhile. On one hand, Caspian indisputably serves the best kabob and rice in the region, IMO better than Mediterranean Kitchen, and even some higher end restaurants like Lola and Mamnoon. On the other hand, the service was so shockingly poor that it almost seemed like a joke. At 12:15, even though the doors had a business open sign, it was locked. We tugged the door a little harder thinking it was just stuck, because we can see the staffs standing inside. Then finally the infamous lady (per other yelpers) opened the door slightly, pointed to the lunch and dinner menu to warn us that in order to dine in, we must order from the dinner menu (pricier) and we must order one entree per person (no sharing). We agreed and only then she unwillingly let us in to an almost empty restaurant. The remaining service (if I can call it that) was rushed and cold. When we tried to leave, the door was still locked with a small key left on the inside of the door. She didn't bothered to open the door for us even though she was right by it and saw us struggling to open it. I'm familiar with unfriendly service as it's common in low cost Asian restaurants...but the key difference is that those are low margin business whose limited staffs are overwhelmingly busy serving too many customers and juggling multiple roles at once. This is not the case at Caspian since customers are paying dinner menu price + 18% required tips and the front end staff does not appear busy. We are likely going to be back because the kabob was that good...we will just have to do some zen meditation to mentally prepare ourselves for the possible rude service again. read more

Caspian - Chicken Thigh Kabob Plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This is a review based on a visit during a time period of social distancing so keep in mind that your experience could be different. I knew of Caspian due to two reasons. 1) the place where I go to get my hair done is located right across the street from the restaurant. And 2) after one such occasion of getting my hair done, I noticed a colleague of mine entering the restaurant. We chatted for a bit and he mentioned he loved Caspian. As he is Persian himself, he believed the food was great in showcasing food from that background. With that recommendation, I knew I had to visit in the future. One thing to keep in mind is the area surrounding the restaurant is terrible in terms of getting to place to place. This is NOT the fault of the restaurant rather all the construction going on in the area. At the time of my visit, the middle of the road was divided by barriers and if you happened to be on the wrong side of the road, you have to drive at least a block away in order try to find a path to lead you to Caspian's parking lot. Walking isn't much better. Overall, if you are heading to the location, put extra time to reach. When I visited, the dining rooms were not opened at the time. But they had preorder and takeout options. The menu was listed outside on the store window. When I was ready they brought out the card reader so I could do it outside and wait for my food. If you have a car, this would be an ideal place to wait. Overall, I enjoyed my food and can't wait to come back properly when the dining doors open. read more

Caspian - Door plus menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I got the chicken which was so yummy and easy to chew while being so flavor! My friend got the lamb which they also loved. The restaurant is definitely in an interesting area as you wouldn't know it's there unless you're going to the restaurant itself, but definitely check it out the next time you are craving Persian food! We also got a eggplant stew, that was fresh and flavorful! The restaurant itself is very spacious and the staff is very friendly and made sure we were well taken care of during our entire meal! Definitely recommend! read more

Caspian - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Caspian has the best Mediterranean food in Seattle! We like Mediterranean foods and by far it is the best for our family! Our group had the caspian special, koobideh, the spicy beef , chicken. Their special rice is indeed, special! The service was excellent, with the servers promptly removing used plates and refilling drinks quickly! The place was very clean and comfortable for our family get together! They allowed us to bring in a special home made birthday cake with a nominal fee, as well as corkage for a personal preferred wine for the celebrant! We were treated so nicely- even given Cardoman teas on the house! Thank you Caspian- this won't be the last of our visit ! read more

Amazing still. The best gormah Sabzi. I have Persian family and am particular about. Y Persian food and tadig. my family love their kabobs and fesenjoon. Recommend sometimes upgrading the rice to the Lima bean rice which is great. I would love it with even more Lima Beans sometimes. Food is aromatice. Delish Just right. And when you know how long it can take ro make real Persian food you can appreciate the value of what you receive ir fair pricing. Huge thanks again to Caspian family. We adore you amd your food so much. It is the first place we got when we return home from travels or our other home. Literally straight from the airport to Caspian!! Go you will find so many great dishes. Call ahead as is Only take out for now. A real gem!! read more

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The food is very fresh and delicious, the owners are very friendly and welcoming however there's a waitress who is very impatient and not as accommodating. The ambiance is nice and welcoming read more

I've been a customer for many years, since they had the Seattle restaurant. Meals used to be consistently good. Not sure what has changed but last three times have been very disappointing. I thought the first poor experience might have been a one off so gave it a second and then a third chance. I won't be ordering again. The last was the worst. Rice not cooked enough, kabobs dry and tasteless. With several new Persian restaurants in the area, I would have expected better quality to be competitive especially because they're the most pricy. Alas! read more

Caspian - Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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I took the Lamb Shish Kabob and Baghlava and they were the most tasty ever. Thanks! Me and my colleagues really enjoyed that restaurant read more

Caspian - Lamb Shish Kabob Baghlava - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I've been to Caspian a few times. Very clean and kind people. They have some good lunch items that are reasonably priced. The dinners are a bit expensive for the offering so I prefer the lunch menu items. The food is good. I wouldn't say amazing but a solid 3 stars. I will be back to try some new items to stretch my understanding of their menu better. read more

This place boasts rich and upscale middle eastern ambiance. The decor is very royal. The food delivery I say is quick and homey. The first time I tried this place and other than the service I am surely to go back and know what to expect. I don't eat lamb, but I have to say, how they are prepared @Caspian is great! read more

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I was craving for Persian food. I found this restaurant on the Yelp. I'm really disappointed with this restaurant I don't recommend that restaurant because of their services and food. The woman who works there was really rude. She had an attitude with us. I felt sorry for the owners who hired that waitress for their business. This restaurant doesn't even deserve the one star for their services and food. read more

Best Persian food in Washington! The quality of the food is just something else, very good. read more

I have to give 5 stars! The food is delicious and high quality and they did such a good job with new COVID regulations and curbside pickup. Everything was packaged very neatly. They are a bit pricey but the quality is great. We ordered Prime Sirloin ( barg) and Chicken Breast with Saffron ( jooje). The portions were generous and again, very tasty and high quality. The rice had a very generous amount of saffron and the grilled tomato was juicy and big. It also included salad, herbs (sabzi), raw onion, sumac, and lavash bread. We will be ordering again soon! read more

bad customer attitude and the food is expensive taking too long to deliver, before paying see the bill ( they will charge 20 %) of service charge. read more

My first Persian food experience - recommended by my half Iranian friend! Of note, on a Sunday, the kitchen closes at 8, so you gotta get there earlier and place your order. We were running late, so one person in our party had to order first before the kitchen closed. For a party of 4, we feasted (this word is not an exaggeration) on the remaining 2 ground beef kebab, 1 chicken kebab, Fesenjan (chicken with pomegranate sauce), Ghimeh Bademjan (eggplant and beef stew), and rice (regular? and cherry rice). To start, we had salad and flat bread. The kebabs were some of the best I've ever had, so juicy and flavorful. Portions were huge, so we had a lot leftover for another meal. Service was also fantastic, really friendly. read more

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Amazing food - nice atmosphere- owner was very attentive and personable. Not too loud - We were ableable to have a great conversation with friends while dining here. Great dining experience read more

We had dinner here recently after a long time, the food is really good, the place is a little hard to get to right now with the construction work going on. We ordered the Boorani eggplant to start. It goes great with the complimentary bread they serve. They also serve a complimentary salad. We then got Ground chicken kabob, and lamb shish kabob. We loved both of our entrees, the meat was well seasoned, cooked perfectly. I like the grilled tomato on the plate. We finally got Persian ice cream to finish our meal, delicious... a must have here. read more

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Always delicious. We've been coming for years! Our favorite are the ground beef and chicken kabobs.