We came here for Christmas dinner and were blown away by the food and ambience. We ordered the…read morefried eggplant dip, spinach yogurt dip, and shirazi salad to start. All were delicious. For the mains we had the Vaziri (koobideh and joojeh) and the Akbar Loghmeh. It was the best koobideh I have ever had. The rice was also cooked perfectly. We enjoyed the music and beautiful decor. Overall, we had a great time here and will certainly return!

Finally we found the true authentic Iranian restaurant in North Vancouver. A place not only enjoy…read morethe local cuisine but also learn a lot of the long history of Iranian civilization. The outstanding culture on earth!

Everything was amazing, the food, the atmosphere and the service…read more The chicken barberry is incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned.

This place has a modern and attractive atmosphere, making it a nice spot to visit--especially for…read morelarger groups. The food and drinks are good, but they feel overpriced for what you get. Service is decent overall, though not particularly standout. The first and only time I went, we ordered the set menu, but it wasn't well explained--so we weren't always sure what each of the dishes was. The menu leans toward healthier options, which is great if that's what you're looking for, but it may not appeal to everyone. For a Michelin-recommended restaurant, I was a bit underwhelmed.

This place is FIRE. Honestly, probably some of the best Persian food I've had in Vancouver. The…read morehype is real. Food is made fresh and comes in large portions, of which I am not against. We came on a weekday night so we were seated right away. Took away a star since it took a while to order and get our food, even more the family that came after got their food before us even when they ordered after! Forgiven since they were there for their child's birthday! Food is honestly top notch, it doesn't leave you with that over salted and MSG bloated feeling after most regular Donair spots. Will definitely mark this down as my future go to spot for "quick" and good Persian food! Also super cool to see the chef bbq your food through a see through window!

Sahel does not disappoint! I've been here a couple of times now and each time the quality of food…read morehas been consistent and definitely yumalicious! Instead of eating at the restaurant, we opted for take outs and did it picnic style so that my little rascal can enjoy the food as well. I see the same staff member everytime I go and she's very friendly. I was drawn to their hot food counter, particularly the delicious looking potatoes yelling at my name, again. I'm a huge fan of Middle Eastern style potatoes and Sahel's version is great. They were cooked to perfection and smelled fragrant. I was worried that the kebabs and lamb would be too hard for my daughter but she munched right through! I love the interior as it feels relaxing. You can also tell that the owner spent effort with the interior decoration. The color scheme is appealing as is their usage of live plants. This is my second review of the restaurant and I still give them 5 stars. I've had a pleasant experience every time I visit Sahel~!

First of all, I love their coffee. I was not familiar with Turkish coffee until I found this place,…read moreand the coffee stands out for being rich and smoky. Also, they always give you a little coconut treat along with your drink, which I have always found to be a nice touch. The baristas are always so nice and welcoming, and I think they're actually Turkish as well. Also, the inside of the shop is so cute, lots of plants and sunlight. Honestly, this is one of my favorite coffee shops in Vancouver, there's something about the vibe here and the coffee that just brings me a lot of joy. I haven't really tried their pastries yet but I am looking forward to do so when I have a sweet tooth! Because of how this place makes me feel and the quality of the coffee, this deserves 5 stars for me.

We visited Bahar Cafe on Boxing Day around noon. It was busy, and many of the baked goods had…read morealready sold out. The service was wonderful--friendly and patient while we decided. The cafe is cute and clean, with a surprising amount of seating for a small space. We ordered a Pistachio Croissant and a Pain au Chocolate. The Pistachio Croissant was the better of the two. A delicious, crispy top, though I would have loved a bit more filling inside. The Pain au Chocolate was solid but standard--exactly what you'd expect, but nothing extraordinary. They also have a lot of other desserts and savory sandwiches. They might be great, but we didn't get to try them this time.

I don't usually order food an hour before closing. I thought they closed at 11pm based on the hour…read moreof operations online, but I found out later it was actually 10pm closing. Even though it was close to closing, this family run business still cooked up an amazing combo platter for me. The combo platter had chicken, kebab, beef, tomatoes over rice. The proteins and tomatoes were perfectly grilled with right amount of char. The meats were tender and juicy. I was only going to eat half and save half for tomorrow, but I ended up eating majority of the entire plate and fell asleep in food coma bliss. 10/10 I would do it again.

The food arrived hot,smelling delicious and it was very tasty, thank you will definitely return.read more

**Will not honour valid gift cards**…read more Have been a customer for many years. Recently, found some gift cards I purchased awhile back and went with my boyfriend for lunch at the Cazba Davie location to redeem the gift cards on December 29, 2025. Long story short, they refused to honour the gift cards because they "changed their computer system" and said the gift cards therefore expire and cannot be used. I told them that the terms and conditions of the gift card literally states to use the gift card like "cash" and according to BC laws that gift cards are not allowed to be expired unless in very specific circumstances, which does not include a system change. Eventually, their general manager, Mr. Behruz Sigari, spoke to me on the phone and promised that he would call Moneris to find out my gift card balance and then contact me with a resolution soon. I left with his email (b.sigari@gmail.com) and emailed him twice but he has never replied. Clearly, they are willing to engaged in unethical and illegal business practices stealing funds from customers even when educated about gift card laws. I have since reported them to Consumer Protection BC and will never be a customer of their's for their lies and horrible treatment. Lesson learned: always use your gift cards as soon as you can.

Insanely tasty happy hour!…read more We were staying across the street at The Sandman and wandered into The Cazba for an early dinner. It turned out to be the meal of the trip. We started with Kashke Bademjan - an insanely delicious eggplant dip served with Barbari (a leavened flatbread) and Shashlik (mini lamb chops), and followed by Mini Loghmeh (minced beef/lamb kebab). We also had Koobideh wraps (kebabs, onions, & spices in lavash wraps) which we took back to the room b/c there was so much food! Many "yummy noises" were made during this meal! Truely a culinary delight. Service was friendly and attentive.

Top Chef's Persian Restaurant opened up in City Square mall on Cambie and West 12th! They have…read moreamazing Persian food. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to pick up lunch, I got their koobideh which came with saffron rice and two beef skewers, grilled tomato, and a yogurt dip. I got the koobideh for $15 which was pretty reasonable considering their huge portion!! I had it over two meals. I also got their cream horn to try, it looks like a funnel cake but the texture is more flakey and has a cream cheese filling. It was delicious, not too sweet. Lastly, I also got their spinach pull-apart pastry for $9. It was so big it was a meal of its own! the filling was cheesy and delicious. I can't wait to be back again! 5/5 would recommend

Very new restaurant and we just got to Vancouver, we were hungry and looking for something close by…read more. I find this restaurant and went there that's when I realized it was in the mall food court, which it was nice and convenient, ordered chicken kabob and gaimeh with plain rice and it was absolutely delicious, very clean and friendly people, definitely recommend this restaurant and will go there again.

This is an update to my previous 3 star review almost two years ago…read more Several times we've been recently ordering takeout the kabobs have been so dry and overcooked we had to chuck it in the bin half way. Like trying to swallow cardboard. It makes it even worse when every single time we've instructed them to cook it juicy and every time they overcook it. So, 0 for Food. 0 for Service. Time has taken you to Disaster's Door. Never going back.

I visited Khaghan Restaurant this past Sunday with four friends, and unfortunately, I experienced…read morefood poisoning shortly after our meal. This is a serious health and safety issue that I felt compelled to report. When I called the restaurant to inform them of what happened, I encountered unprofessional customer service. I simply asked for the staff member's name to know who I was speaking with--a basic customer service standard--and she initially refused to provide it. Only after insisting did I learn her name was Zynab. When you're dealing with a potential food safety issue, professional and transparent communication is essential. The reluctance to provide basic information and the dismissive attitude made an already distressing situation worse. I hope the restaurant takes food safety seriously and reviews both their food handling procedures and customer service training. No one should have to go through this experience.

The staff was very polite and accommodating, Was very clean…read moreand a good atmosphere The food was amazing and tender. I typically don't have schish kababs because they're always chewy, however here it was very good. Definitely visit.

Excellent middle Eastern food. We tried a variety of Kabobs and fresh bread and loved everything…read more They even have Afghan kabeli polo which was lovely. Overall I highly recommend this place.

We wandered in here while exploring Vancouver and I'm so glad we did. One of the best Indian dining…read moreexperiences I've ever had. Inside the vibe is very cozy, with warm lighting and welcoming staff. They offered us chai tea samples while we waited to be seated. The food was incredibly flavorful, and the menu has a large variety of small dishes you can mix and match, so you're able to try a good amount of different foods. Overall a very delicious meal.

The atmosphere- dimmed orange lighting, exotic wooden interiors, and the soul-stirring sound of…read morelive music- immediately transported us to a cozy oriental cave. We were greeted with a warm embrace and a comforting welcome drink of chai tea paired with delicious finger foods. ​The Dine-Out menu was impressively extensive. While we initially struggled to choose just one salad, one soup, one cold mezze, and three mains, we were thrilled to learn it functioned like a Mediterranean All You Can Eat--allowing us to order more dishes as we went. We felt like kids in a candy store, eager to explore the vibrant, exotic flavours. The mango-infused dishes were a standout! ​The service was impeccable. One server even followed us outside just to hand us cardamom cookies for the road. Many restaurants treat Dine Out as a budget-set menu, but East is East used it to truly showcase their best work. We left with new favorites and a plan to return very soon.