I actually really enjoy Cazba, more than I expected to before I tried it. They don't make fancy or technical or fusion or any other kind of foodie-food - it's simple homestyle cuisine that reminds me a lot of the sorts of traditional foods you get around most of the world, meats and stews and carbs seasoned with the local collection of herbs, aromatics, and spices. Portions are large, the food arrives quickly and is still hot, and everything has nice, simple, yet clearly seasoned and spiced flavours that feel almost cozy. And I say this as someone who never ate Iranian food growing up! I'd especially recommend the gheimeh - a really nice stew, well-portioned to be served over the huge plate of rice - but everything I had there was tasty. The staff have always been unfailingly polite as well, and as a bonus, their (2-5pm) happy hour actually includes all their daily specials throughout the week, which feels pretty nice. It's a great example of "simple but good." If you're into that sort of thing, give them a shot! read more

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The ambiance was great from the moment we stepped inside. Very friendly staff. And food was delicious (especially the walnut olives!) and healthy protions. They have a two for one entree promotion on right now so the value was incredible. We will definitely be back again and again. read more

I had been to this spot once before I had begun using help. I was happy with the meal before, but experienced nothing amazing. However, I've had a decent change of heart after a better experience with menu choice and service. I was served very quickly compared to last time and I got to sit outside on the patio as it wasn't as busy as the previous time I had gone. I ordered the Shsishlik Saturday special with a Tag Deeg appetizer ($22.50) which came with a shirazi salad and ghormeh sabzi stew. I had eaten their main platters before and had been decently satisfied with the meat taste, but previously was dissappointed by the few toppings you got on the rice. However what made it up this time was that I was prepared that I wasn't to be satisfied with the main dishes rice and split it with a side salad and the appetizer. The diced veggie salad was good but the tah Deeg appetizer is a must. The crispy rice with a heavily aromatic and juicy stew topping was amazing. If you come here and wanna have a good experience I highly recommend this cheap appetizer choice. 4 dollars for the highlight of the meal. I can understand some not being super pleased with this restaurants main dish, but the appetizer made it up for me. Super cheap and super delicious side to an already filling meal. Id be happy to come again to get the exact same order or another. My only complaint is how much plain rice they give you in the main dishes. I just wish there were more veggies to compliment the large portion of rice. I've had Persian friends cook me that raisin rice which is delicious. Why can't these guys add raisins too haha. High 4 for me. Easily recommend but not a top Vancouver restaraunt for me cause of awkward mains. read more

Cazba - Shsishlik with Tag Deeg ($22.50) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So what can I talk about this Restaurant? When I was in front of that, something helps to open my eyes to check where this smells come from. Believe me, it was good smell. When I saw the place, too organized with a beautiful architecture, let's check what this place can offer! When I saw the order, there are a lot of options to choose. Now, unfortunately I can't remember the name of the food that I ordered, but it's something with chicken, Iran rice and salad. It was really good :) For drink, I choose sexy on the beach, it was awesome!! There are a good options for dessert, but I didn't try yet. When I saw the waitress was serving the customers, it seems really delicious. The service is excellent, but the best one of them is Matheus. He is amazing and fast :) he did my drink!!! So guys, go there to try something new. It's a nice place and I hope you have a great experience as I did!! read more

Cazba - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I always wanted to try this place and I finally had the chance to during Dine Out 2019. For my appetizer I had a Mast-o-kiar (yogurt with shallots.) Reading the menu it says it was supposed to come with pita bread by mine did not come with pita bread. I ate it all with a spoon. It was different. The entree was a koobideh kebab-2 skewers of ground beef kebab served with saffron rice and grilled tomato. The server asked if I wanted to do a half rice/half salad for $1.50 more and I said yes. And boy am I glad I did. There was too much rice for me. I don't think I could possibly eat a whole plate of dry saffron rice if I did not get the salad. This is a definite and worthwhile upgrade. The roast tomato was just a roast roma tomato which helped balance out the meal (at least I could say I got half a plate of vegetables.) As for the kebab this was interesting. Normally when you get a kebab it's chunks of whole meat. With ground beef, they pressed it into the shape of a kebab so there is no skewer. The spice mixed with the beef was pretty good although I'm sure they save money serving a kebab out of ground beef than the traditional chunks of beef everywhere else. But then, this is my first experience in a Persian restaurant so maybe that's just how it's done compared to Turkish or Greek restaurants around the city. Kebabs were pretty good. The dessert was a tea with sweets which was ok. I think what impressed me the most about this restaurant was sitting under the large solarium. It was nice and bright during an overcast day and well decorated inside. From the outside you would never be able to tell how nice the ambiance and decor is inside. Service was acceptable. read more

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Food is always good and prepared fresh. Lively restaurant with good service. Unfortunately today while dining ordered the joojeh with rice and friend had kabob with Greek salad. The rice and salad for our dishes were switched but all good we made it work. Server was also nice but didn't offer to bring new cutlery after appetizers were finished. Good overall experience if you'd like a quick dine in experience. read more

Cazba - Joojeh 1/2 rice 1/2 salad with tomato and lemon in the side and herbs served on plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This restaurant has a wonderful patio under the trees. I had the shishlik kebab (six lamb chops), alongside saffron rice, a grilled tomato, and a salad with an olive as well as a pepper. The kebab unexpectedly came directly on the plate as opposed to on a skewer, but this made it a bit easier to eat. The lamb was flavourful and filling although somewhat tough. The rice made for a refreshing pairing, as did the salad - it was overall a balanced plate. I also ordered a Persian tea, which was rich and flavourful. Overall, I would strongly recommend this place! read more

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The food is mediocre, prices are high, ambiance is cheap and service is so rude. What is left to like? Thankfully, there are so many Persian restaurants nearby. read more

We were at the cazba restaurant on 9/18/22 for dinner . And we left our phone there . They we're irresponsible to stay until we go get the phone . We had to go back in Seattle . When we went there to get the phone it was closed . But we saw mouse ruining in kitchen we took video and picture and we will reported to health department. Their service and health are very poor . We never go back there again . read more

Came for lunch. They had daily specials. Patio is open now. I am not too familiar with Persian food. I thought the meat tasted great. Not a big pan of the rice. I would have like a sauce to go with the dish. Service was decent. Meal came quickly. I was in n out 40 min. Might have to come back to try other dishes to justify. read more

Cazba - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My Iranian friends love this place. They go back to it over and over, so I can only assume that it is authentic. I like the meat kebabs and rice. I also like adding yoghurt to my plate of meat and rice. It goes well. The stews are good, they are hearty, but I am not as much of a fan of the stews as I am of the kebabs. I think this is because I am not Iranian, my friends love the stews as well. In downtown Vancouver, I believe this is your best bet for Iranian food. If I am not mistaken it still stands to be at the top of the list, even if you compared it with West Van / North Van, where there are more choices. read more

Not as enthusiastic as years ago as it has become very basic dining. Cutlery especially knives should be replaced to steak knives unless you want to get a super arm workout due to overcooked lamb chops ( shishlic). Otherwise everything else is perhaps 3.5 stars. However servers are always very good here. read more

It was my third time here. As always they were fast making table space for the customers n helping with the food service. This time we sat on heated patio which was pretty warm. Though they have plastic paper wall surrounding the patio n heaters on top of every table but still the wind was making its way towards our feet. ( not bad, we were warm otherwise) I would say good choice after 420-2018 No , dont get me wrong. We were not high or super high but little buzzed after cookie tasting Food here is really amazing. We tried 2 of vegetarian soups called persian soup n barley soup which were quite satisfying for light dinner but we wanted to eat more. So we ordered couple more appetizers like walnut n jam coated olives, which was little tangy but flavoured n juicy. The staple thing to go with all food is the bread n onion but i was expecting persian naan. ( well that maybe the complementary of it) Washrooms are clean. Restaurant has indoor n patio seating. Bar is also available to serve food. Servers are super fast n friendly. Very courteous in fact the owner goes to tables to check on guest. That day they even had live dj playing outside under the tent. read more

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Food is fantastic and good size portions. Service is also good. Nice relaxing atmosphere.

My friends and I decided to go here for Dine Out because one enjoyed the cuisine from her experience in another North Vancouver restaurant. As a group of 4 on a Friday night, we were able to grab the front table without reservations. In the $20 menu, I got the mast-o-moussir, loghmeh vaziri, and dessert. The mast-o-moussir was yogurt with shallots, served with pita bread and a raw onion. It was very savoury and definitely edible by itself. I tried the other version with cucumbers, and it was very refreshing. My main entrée, the loghmeh vaziri, was an impressively large dish. One half of the plate was rice, with one beef & one chicken skewer and a tomato. I managed to clear almost half my plate, one of my other friend's finished a third. Wonderfully seasoned meat, I wanted to eat more but I was too full. Lastly, our dessert came with Persian tea on the side. I believe it was honey flavoured ice cream (nice and sweet) and it was paired nicely with the tea we had. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. I would come back for that loghmeh vaziri, simply because it can be eaten in 3 sittings (yay, leftovers!). The server was nice, we had a great night. read more

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We love to eat in Cazba, it's always a delight with choices of meat. My favourite amongst everything is koobideh with rice and off course the creamy hummus and pita bread. Koobideh has astounding flavour, texture and cooked to perfection. No doubt about the quality and so about the quantity too. Baghali polo served with Dill rice and lamb shank had the best quality of lamb I ever had. I have been ordering food as well as visiting this restaurant from more then 3 years but never wrote a review so thought this could be the perfect time to write a review. Thanks for providing us with amazing quality food. read more

We came from Seattle and here is my opinion: Kabab Koobideh was good. Gheime with Badenjoon was good. Doogh (yogurt drink) is good. Kashko Bademjoon is not good. Overall it is a good Persian restaurant and is busy. I think their foods are good and not sure about the starters. Hope you enjoy it. I recommend this place. read more

Their patio is a little run down (probably just needs some power washing or someone to sweep the floor) but it is really nice. Service here is very attentive. I got the veggie wrap which had this green crepe thing as a filling, not my fav wrap but I ate it. I also got hummus which was really good, as well as the first appetizer on their menu, which is an eggplant dish. Very good. P's food looked really good, with juicy kebabs and great rice. Would recommend and would be back. read more

Cazba - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food is exceptionally tasty and well prepared. Prices are reasonable. Staff is pleasant and surroundings are relaxing. One of my favourite restaurants. read more

WAITTING 20 minutes - no one asking why u sitting here! no waiter no one cares , after we picked up cold and not fresh as usual it was an afgan party there , we werer 2 people ! read more

Disclaimer: I am a Persian food noob. Service: Good - generally friendly young servers who are mixed in background. They are not all Persian and ironically some Persians who dine there get offended that their workers aren't of the same background. Talking to one of the waitresses, she said because of her Iraqi background, some of the more OG diners there straight outta Iran get upset that she is from a conflicting country. Atmosphere: Good - a little dark for my liking but it makes for a good mood if you're out on a date, it's dark enough that it'll hide any small insecurities you may have or blemishes yet light enough that you can see each others' expressions Noise level was a quiet murmur which is light and fun. This helps with negating awkward pauses or lulls in the conversation. Price: Good - approximately $15-20 depending on which meat you'll be selecting. Expect a TON of rice. If you change rice to a salad or go 1/2 and 1/2 then expect to pay another ~1-2$ Taste: Good - Meats are well barbequed/charred as written on their menu. Take a look at my photos of the food and menu to see what I mean about the charring and the portions. The chicken was very tasty but the BEST CHOICE is definitely the beef and ground beef skewers. I'd come back if I were in the mood for Mediterranean food! read more

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Iranian restaurant recommended by some colleagues that work nearby. Our group of five came in on a Tuesday for lunch and were seated immediately, restaurant was maybe a 1/4 full. Drinks ordered and after some consultation on what the entrees were, ordered the Vaziri which has a ground beef and a boneless chicken breast kabob served with rice & grilled tomato. You can ask to have 1/2 the rice and get a 1/2 salad instead of all rice which was a great idea. Got the shirazi salad which has tomatoes, cucumbers, onion with lemon juice. Not that familiar with Iranian food but it was excellent for a first try! Nicely flavored without being overly spiced and the portion size was huge! Took home 1/2 for lunch the next day. Everyone in our group was happy and would highly recommend! read more

Cazba - Vaziri entree with 1/2 shirazi salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm always stunned and speechless about Cazba. You can feel and see love is put into the food and customer service. They are very passionate about it. I'm glad I met this restaurant back in 2018, their seasoning is AMAZING, the food is always fresh. That's exactly what I look for, fresh food. I went there last Saturday with my husband. It was a little busy around 8 pm, and we gladly waited 10 minutes to be set. This is one of the places that are worth your time and money. The server promptly greeted us, he was very attentive and friendly. Not only him, the entire staff, the host team (first impression of the restaurant) also very kind and gentile. We both had the strawberry mojito to start (please try it!) it was perfectly mixed, not sugary and so refreshing. After that, we had the Chenjeh and Vaziri plates. Perfect cooked meat, the chicken was so flavorful! Perfectly grilled tomato. Our order was half rice and half salad, the greek salad was so crunchy and aromatic. In the end, we decided to have a dessert: ''Date-me''. Sticky pudding with fruits and Persian ice cream. Luscious, mellow. Absolutely loved it. The ice cream has rose water, saffron, and pistachios. Matches perfectly with the pudding. Thank you very much, we both had an AMAZING experience and cannot wait to visit again! :) read more

After a day of drinks and dancing up a storm, my friends and I needed something to eat to keep ourselves from falling face down on the cement. Someone suggested Cazba and thus we ended up there. Cazba offered an extensive list of Persian food that it was difficult to choose. This is bad since I cannot remember the name of the dish of what I ate there. However, I know it was a lamb shank and it was a damn good lamb shank. It was served with a small salad and rice. Yes, it is bad to not remember what I ate, but I can tell you that it was good. The service here was good. Our server was attentive to your needs and checked-up on our party as we ate and discussed about evening plans. The prices here are reasonable that you will not break your wallet. There is inside and outside seating. Sit outside if you want to people watch and observe what is going on Davies Street. Sit inside for a more intimate experience. If you sit next to a window, you can also observe what is going on Davies Street as well as the diners who are eating outside. Can you say "gossip"!! All-in-all, Cazba was a good choice for that day. read more

Cazba - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So, I've been coming here for years. Like the location, and the patio for the summer months. I came here a month or so ago with a friend, and we ordered the special. Plus we ordered the special tiger pint. Food was as good as always , and the beer went down smooth. However when it came to pay, the price seemed a little high, considering we had the special. Afterwards I checked and the server had charged us the full price for the food, not the special price. Plus the beer he charged us the full price, not the Friday night special. To make matters worse he also charged us extra for half salad/half rice. Why offer this and not inform the guests it will come at extra cost? We left with a bad taste in our mouths, and as such will most likely not return. It's too bad since we have been going there for years and always enjoyed the food. read more

Last 3 times I ordered from them there was hair in my food. I don't know why I kept going back.

It has been a couple of year since I tried this place. I went back to this place for a late lunch. There were much changes at their decor since my last visit and it just a little older look. On that day, I ordered the BaghalI Polo (lamb shank) with half salad and Jasmine Rice. The dish was good, but it was not as good as I tasted a few years ago. The Lamb meat was well-seasoned but it was slightly over-cooked. The rice is well-cooked but it was lump warm. Overall, my dish was the basically the last few lamb shank in a tray and served to me as a late lunch item. I guess nothing were the same over time. read more

We came in as a group of 4 during a really busy time (April 20th) and they accommodated us pretty well decent wait time. The food was decent but wouldn't come here again... because I found it was just so dry! The rice was honestly so good but on its own was dry. Thank goodness we got two sauces ( garlic and cucumber) which saved the day! The portions are massive so be prepared for left overs. read more

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I work nearby and always enjoy coming here for lunch with coworkers. Portions are big enough for me to get two meals out of it! I've tried the Koobideh, gheimeh stew and the tahdeeg (crispy rice - so good with the stew!). Can't go wrong with any of the skewers really. I also like that they allow substituting half rice for a side salad of choice for about $1 extra. The meals come with so much rice... The salad makes the meal a bit healthier and lighter. I recommend trying this place! read more

Cazba - The Koobideh :) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cozy and friendly neighborhood type restaurant with good food. Reasonably priced with good service. I had Logjme Soltani, Dolmades and Mirza Ghasemi. Portions are generous. Very tasty, well prepared dishes. It was a pleasant experience. We will definitely be going back! read more

Cazba - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Best truffle hummus ever! food is fresh and delicious! Clean set-up and nice staff:)..Give it a try!

great disappointment with the vasiri we ordered. the ground beef was done hurriedly. looks so pale and tasteless. we requested to cooked it again they refuse. were not coming there anymore. well go to another Persian restaurant elsewhere. read more

The food had a very bad quality. The rich was too salty and the Kabob was so dry . The reduce the price and reduce the quality as well . Called them and the attendant mentioned going to tell the cook . It's not my answer. I'm not filling good . if there was a zero rating I would give them Zero. read more

The service in this restaurant is excellent. The staff are warm, friendly and attentive. I have ordered take out regularly and the food is fresh and flavourful. Last night we were in the restaurant and it was less flavourful than normal. I'm not sure if it was just a one off but it wasn't the same. It felt like something was missing. The service was excellent as usual. read more

Recently we noticed that the taste of rice is very strange. We called and told them about the issue but they ignored it. All my friends who stop going there said the same thing. taste like sheep poop read more

if you want to experience the real Iranian Restaurant this is the perfect place in Vancouver. Affordable price for an high quality. A large choice of delicious main courses, good salads Haroon Fazil read more

Considering the competition has grown in Vancouver in the food industry esp. Iranian Restaurants in DT, to my surprise I found the quality and quantity has gone done at Cazba. I ordered from them last night and it looked half of the portion missing and the stew was too oily to eat. Thumbs down read more

Really good sized plates. And the food is always fresh. The one thing that people should try is the pistachio ice-cream. The mains come with a bit much rice - ask for half quantity. read more

This is an awesome place! If you guys have to eat halal, but yet want to try to great quality food, be sure to stop by here! Their happy hour menu and standard menu seems extremely attractive! We came here with a group of six and they were truly kind to us! Loved their service and ambience! Definitely will be coming here to take advantage of the happy hour menu! read more

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On a Friday Night my partner and I decided to go out for dinner. This is our second time here. Great food and value for the West End! Fesenjan - walnut, pomegranate, chicken stew has a strong citrus flavour to the meal. Not the best I have had but still tasty! Lamb shank - comes with dill infused rice and fall off the bone lamb. I love this dish! It had the right amount of seasoning and saltiness. Usually lamb shank can be quite fatty but this one had a great balance. Even had enough to take some home! read more

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