Stopped in on my way to the airport for a quick bite. The owner sat me and was extremely friendly and prompt. Ended up getting the Khoresht-e Gheymeh. I typically hesitate ordering this as most of the Persian restaurants in my area make it with too much tomato paste, but I'm glad I did as it was absolutely INCREDIBLE! So rich and deep with layers of flavor. The yellow split peas were cooked perfectly and had a nice bite. I opted to save some for my flight and even enjoyed this several hours later when it was cold - still delicious! As Persians do, you must get the chai to go along with your meal. It came with bread and some yogurt to dip in. The ambience reminds me of an old Persian restaurant my parents took me to go growing up - very clean and a flare of Persian. Even the marquee of photos from cities and sites in Iran invoked such fond memories. I will absolutely be coming back here when I'm in Raleigh next. read more

Persian food, good beef kabab and very good chicken kabab. The place is a little small and tables are very close to each other. Good customer service, our server has been working there for 14 years! Much better than many middle eastern food In the area. read more

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First time trying this Persian spot & let's just say, we will be back... often. I ordered the lamb shank with basmati rice and my partner got the lamb kebab with lentil rice. Starting with the lamb shank, it's basically lamb leg in a broth/stew and it's soooo delicious. It's savory, moist and the rice is cooked perfectly. The lamb kebab was perfectly cooked and tender with such flavorful rice. The staff was super friendly and they have tea out for dine-in customers. It's not a super large space but seats a lot of people. It is a very homey feeling restaurant with the friendliest staff. I can't wait to try other things! read more

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Under their new ownership, this is the best place to get Persian food, specially Kabobs, in our area. Strongly recommend them. They are also very good for catering. The service is good, place is authentic. Sitting is limited. Persian food is not cheap, but the price is reasonable for the quality food you get. read more

Flame Kabob - Ground Beef Koobideh Kabob, Spicy Ground Chicken Koobideh Kabob, Soltani Kabob ( combination of beef tenderloin and beef koobideh kabob) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Bach bach!!! Very good . I am Persian and I approve . Owner is very nice and staff are very good and quick.

This is some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had! I specifically wanted Persian food and this is one of the only spots in the Triangle that has Persian food. The special rice with orange peel, almonds and pistachios was delicious and so unique! We also got the triple kebab platter and it was so flavorful 10/10 the baklava was very tasty and flaky The Persian twist was unique compared to other Mediterranean places I've been before The inside has cozy tables, and the outside patio has couches and tables with a bubbling fountain I was able to order online and it was ready on time. read more

I won't be returning. Tough food. Long delays. Slow service. Unexpected fees. I was just going to give it two stars (i.e. "Could've been better") but then I remembered that they charge a 15% mandatory gratuity for dine-in customers. I've never had that happen before. I've seen that for groups, sure, and the receipt will usually tell you that, but here it's just if you dine-in. It does say it in the menu, but since when is the menu like a contract, where you have to read the whole thing to hopefullly spot a weird tax that they want to stick you with? Water ... we had a group of 10 people and they only brought out two carafes of water. They were probably about 1.5 liters, and they emptied fast and were only refilled once during the meal. And water was sorely needed here, as the food really was quite dry. Service was poor. We were rarely checked on. Since we had a party of 10, we called in our orders over and hour before we arrived. We got there on time and did not get our food until we had been there for 50 minutes! And when we got there, there were maybe 8 other customer in the store, if that. So it's not like they were busy. I ordered the lamb kebab, and it did feel a little over-priced, but not too bad. The lamb was a little tough, which was disappointing. Probably a little overcooked. We did get a few triangles of bland flatbread before the meal. It had a "lamb sauce" with it, or you could choose yogurt. The lamb sauce was really needed because the bread was dry and really needed flavor. Nothing like good Indian Naan bread. I'm glad I ate the bread right away, because of how long it took to get our entrees. And there was no reason to save it because its dryness would have not contributed to the entree, that already had a ton of dry, bland basmati rice. I put a little butter in the basmati I make at home. Maybe I'm just spoiled. The rice, as I mentioned, was plentiful, and I normally really like to indulge in some good nutty basmati. But this just was void of flavor. It would have been fine if it were paired with a sauced entree on the opposite side of the plate. Some other friends got the lentil rice, and maybe that had more flavor. I tried my friend's beef tenderloin kebab, and I'm glad I didn't pay extra for that! It was tougher than the lamb. Now, for both the lamb and the tenderloin, the taste was good. But when you're chewing it forever, you just start to lose interest. While you do get a lot of rice, you really don't get much other food. I left still feeling hungry. Oh, and the toilet paper is about the thinnest/cheapest I've ever seen. Who should go here? Maybe locals who have food restrictions and don't want to travel too far for this kind of cooking. But I would look on yelp or google maps to try to find other middle-eastern eats in the area to try first or as well. read more

Flame Kabob - Beef tenderloin kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 4 Date/Time: 7/16/2019 8:15pm Crowd: 1 large table and 1 small table occupied Order: Koobideh Kabob, Chicken Breast Kabob, Hummus/pita app Haven't been here in quite awhile and when I didd eat here, it was more of a fast food set up. It has since evolved into a sit down restaurant with menus and servers. It's on the small side, but they have fit enough tables to serve a few plus tables outside. The service is very good as well, but could use a little friendliness. Both entrees are very tasty and the chicken is very tender. The entrees are similar for sides but the chicken is made differently with the Chicken Breast Kabob are individual cubes of chicken prepared with a yogurt and lemon taste while the Koobideh Kabob is ground chicken served in 1 long piece with a very good and spicy flavoring. The hummus was more on the plain side but tasty. I would definitely recommend them. read more

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My favorite dish here is the khoresh e geymeh bademjaan. It is an eggplant beef stew which pairs well with the soft basmati rice. I come here for it at least every 2 months. They also sell it frozen so it makes for a great take home meal. My husband is a big fan of the lamb chops. I also love the Persian ice cream with saffron and rosewater - unique flavors that you won't find in a grocery store. One thing to keep in mind is that dinner is often busy and the servers don't always have designated tables. It is typically a bit loud since the restaurant is small and the tables are close together. In my experience, we have always been seated promptly, though sometimes you need to flag someone down to ask for something. Many of the people who dine in are regulars. Also, the hot black tea is included with the meal and is self-service at the front of the store. Don't expect the typical "Hi, have you been here before? Welcome to our restaurant. Let me explain the menu." They work a bit more efficiently but nonetheless the servers are all polite and open to answering questions. It's a very mom-and-pop feel and the owners are very involved in customer care. The food and decor feels authentic. read more

The food and service are wonderful. We love this place! The koobideh kabobs, both beef and chicken, are my favorites and you can never go wrong with them. read more

Bismillahrahmanrahim, O'Raleigh be told of this fine chophouse, for they are the Masters of Kebab and Jewelled Rice. Respectfully the best Kebabs in Raleigh can be found here. You will have the most variety, from Barreh to Barg, to Kubideh, to Shaslik, to Juje, all of these were cooked to my satisfaction and were authentic in flavor and on delivery order all the way to my home in Raleigh they were perfectly preserved in warmth - MashaAllah MashaAllah! Now, I just want to know their secret! What crazy trickery did they use that I couldn't even apply Sumac from my home to their kabobs... their kebab was too good that I finished it before I could even get to the Sumac - imagine this, right now the entire Middle East is standing still frozen in time as I said this. On a real serious note, this is truly my favourite establishment for kabobs in Raleigh and they even had me at Ghormeh Sabzi ! I one time catered from this restaurant and the owner was very very kind to share the most incredible Tahdig with us. read more

Food was excellent. Chicken kabobs were super tender and perfectly marinated. The yogurt dip that came as an appetizer was delicious as well. Plenty of seating inside the restaurant for the small building size and nice authentic decorations. Service was excellent. The Persian ice cream is a must, it was super creamy and had a great aftertaste of rose water. read more

Ordered the platter at this place. They were able to customize it too. Quantity and food are both amazing. It's a casual dining restaurant and the service is good too. read more

First time eating from Flame Kabob - I've seen it plenty of times because it's next door to the Mexican Restaurant, San Jose. Decided to give this place a try because of all the carry out traffic. I ordered the spicy chicken breast kabob (double) which came with rice, Tandoori bread, and a yogurt dip ($14.99 plus tax). The portions are huge! I had enough for lunch the next day. Next time, I'm definitely ordering the single! So I actually went in and ordered versus calling my order in. This place makes EVERYTHING fresh, so therefore, I had a 25 minute wait. Next time, I will call my order in! All in all, the service was good, food was great, and I'll be going back again! ....I was so hungry, I didn't have time for a picture. read more

I would never ever buy food from this store, I have been sick since I ate the food it was greasy and low quality and been thrown up so many times if your health matters don't go to this place . read more

This would have been five stars, except there was a super confusing 15% administrative fee tacked on for in-restaurant dining. I thought it was just an included tip (great!), but the staff clarified it was NOT a tip, that it went "mostly to the waitstaff," and "tipping is always optional." What? So do I count it as part of my 20% tip or not? Am i tipping a full 20% on top of the fee or not? It was so confusing. And if it's just a fee and not a tip, that's a shady and deceptive pricing practice. Food was great, though. read more

Yum ! Ordered the beef with lentil rice and a side of their fresh hummus ; delicious! Love this little hole in the wall spot . Make sure you ask for their homemade hot sauce to put on your food . Not too spicy and great flavoring ! read more

Flame Kabob - Beef kabob and lentil rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing Iranian food and the one of the best Kabob places in the Triangle. I think this might be one of the only Persian places in the area, but definitely the best. The kabob is always juicy and mouth watering, and rice is always plentiful. Fresh bread and yogurt are always great to snack on while you wait for your food. I usually get the beef koobideh and chicken pieces kabob, with double rice, if I'm not feeling a salad. This time I opted to get the bread instead of rice, which was great with the kabob. I think the price is definitely worth the food. My only complaint would be there's definitely no privacy and all of the tables are right next to each other. This time we went we were seated right in front of the door, and everything someone opened the door we practically froze since it was really cold that night. I usually prefer to take it to go, but all in all, amazing food. read more

Flame Kabob - Beef Tenderloin Kabob Sandwich - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My experience was horrible, I SAW THE WAITRESS PICK UP THE BREAD PIECES AND PLACE IT ON THE PLATE WITH HER BARE HANDS AFTER TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND GIVING THE BILL TO A CUSTOMER WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING, she then wipes her hands on her apron from the bread crumbs... I got the wrong order and food came cold and the service was not it that day and i came when they were not even busy, the waitress had a attitude when I asked her a simple question "is it possible to get a thicker yogurt drink" bc the yogurt drink taste like literal water, mind you I'm Arab, and I know how the yogurt drink is supposed to taste and that was definitely the worst way possible to make it. I had ordered a chicken koobideh kabob but she gave me chicken breast kabob instead and i was like okay whatever i just want to eat i'm hungry and i don't want to wait an extra 30 min. I was so uncomfortable where i was seated altho we reserved a table in advance she didn't want to change our table, the seats are shoulder to shoulder close although its two separate tables. I love the wall-art tho! read more

Flame Kabob - Chicken Breast Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very good food, probably the best Persian food place in the Raleigh area. Service is generally OK, but not outstanding - a bit on the slow side Ambiance is average They have outdoor sitting which is a plus read more

This place is on point. This restaurant is on Shamshiry's level. For those of you who know about Shamshiry, near Tysons Corner, VA, you will get the comparison and will love this place. And for those of you who do not know what Shamshiry is, you must start using profanity immediately while looking at yourself in the mirror. Because you deserve it for not knowing what Shamshiry is. If you happen to be in Raleigh, NC, you DEFINITELY should eat here. Solid A+ read more

Had the lamb shank and eggplant dip. It was good- moist, and perfectly cooked! The only reason why I have 4 instead of 5 stars is that it seemed to be understaffed with one main waiter serving everyone read more

Flame Kabob - Lamb shank - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I went here for lunch while on a business trip (I.e. I didn't take any pictures). I ordered the chicken kabob and it was fantastic! The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I enjoyed eating the chicken with the tomatoes, onions and the lentil rice. The other side option is a salad, in case you aren't a fan of the lentil rice. If I'm ever back in Raleigh, I'll be stopping by here again. P.S. There's also complimentary hot black tea to enjoy after your meal. read more

This is the second time I have ordered from Flame Kabob through Grubhub. Both orders arrived in perfect condition. This second order included their delicious ice cream which came packaged in ice, so it arrived cool. I live in Durham, so I appreciate the thoughtful packaging. I love the ice cream. 5 Star Restaurant read more

I've eaten here twice thus far and I still ended up feeling sick or going to Urgent Care for food poisoning both times. The last time the chicken was undercooked. Eat here at your own risk! Twice was enough for me! read more

Great Iranian food. Their kabob, rice, and soap are great. The service is great. Love the place its so homey.

Flame Kabob is quickly becoming one of our regular take out choices during quarantine. If you're ordering for four to six adults, get the Family Feast Combo - it's an awesome deal! If you want to eat there, the restaurant itself is small, but there is a good amount of seating outside. All the kabobs here are fantastic, the best we've had in the Triangle. Whether it's chicken, lamb or steak, ground meat or chunks, the meat is tender, juicy and flavorful. The portions are a good size with plenty of rice, some grilled tomatoes, onions and a side of yogurt. The hummus and eggplant are both really delicious and the bread is soft and flavorful. The baklava is okay, not great. read more

Good, staff, and service are all great. Not the best Persian food I've ever had but for the prices and food you get, I'd say it's a Raleigh staple. read more

We were here a few times and always had a great experience. The stuff is very friendly, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is lovely. Black tea and baklava are yummy, but we come to get Gormeh Sabzi - it is so tasty. We love it! I highly recommend! Cheers:) read more

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This family owned restaurant has delicious food and such a great atmosphere. The kebabs were tender and juicy with the right amount of spice. I had the double Koobideh kebabs - chicken and beef. The chicken is not too spicy and well seasoned. The beef was also well seasoned and well cooked. I am excited to try other kebabs. The lentil rice is sooooo delicious! Would highly recommend that people check it out. They also had spicy sauce if you wanted a bit of kick to your food but the food is just as delicious without any sauce. Everyone is so sweet at the restaurant. Not the fastest service but the atmosphere is also not a quick take out restaurant. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend to others. read more

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Go for a great family atmosphere and delicious, healthy food. Can't miss. Authentic food and even better service.

I hate to do this because I've recommended this food to people who like or are interested in Persian food but DON'T order to go. I ordered online and it said 20 minutes and i waited almost an hour to get my food. I can understand if they were busy but they gave their friends food before me. I guess it's about who you know read more

Fresh, quality food. A bit pricey but seems like all natural ingredients. Wish they had smaller family meal options.

This is my fourth time coming here since the food is good. However, they are charging a service charge which should be the tip but it is not. The owners are getting 15% every time you dine in, stealing from both the employees and the customers. This is wrong. They are also providing paper plates and the prices of the dishes have skyrocketed and the portion has become small. Be aware of this service charge! read more

I'm obsessed with their chicken koobideh kabab!! It's fantastic, very flavorful, and comes up with a LOT of rice! Definitely could extend it out to 2 meals or split the entree. The place is very cute - it's a family run restaurant and child friendly. Service is very friendly as well, and the owners are very kind. I've been here a few times and will definitely continue to visit whenever I miss home and crave good, authentic chicken kabab!! read more

Flame Kabob - Chicken Koobideh Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The food is great here and the service good - on our first visit the manager came by to ensure we were enjoying our experience. We will be back for both reasons. They follow good CV19 precautions. read more

We stopped by this Persian restaurant on our way back home to Florida. We ordered salad shirazi, gheimeh and the combo platter which is a great deal for $23.00. The food was very good. An over all 4 star but price to quality comparison I give it 5 stars. Great ambiance in a very good location with a lot of out door seating. Bonus is that the Spanish waitress speaks a lot of Persian food language with great pronunciation and the Owner/Manager or owners son? Is very attentive with a great friendly hospitable personality. It's a must do if you are in Raleigh. read more

The owner is amazing and helpful when my Uber order went wrong. Most importantly, the food is unparalleled to any other in the area. I recommend the Kabob Sampler. Great deal and enough to feed my family of 3. read more

I loved going here. First of all, the staff members are so, so nice, welcoming and accommodating. They greet you as if they've known you forever. We were seated outside and it started raining and they immediately helped us to relocate. The tea they serve is soooo yummy. The food is delicious. We had chicken and beef kabobs with lentil rice and baklava for dessert. Everything was stellar. Additionally, they have desserts in plastic boxes for you to be able to take home to serve to family/ friends. It all looked very yummy. I plan on coming back. read more

I think this is really the only option for Persian kabob and food in the Raleigh/Durham area, and it does not disappoint! The restaurant is in a great location and has the feel of an intimate family place. They serve all the classic kabob options (kubideh, chicken joojeh, etc) as well classic Persian dishes. I think their kubideh and chicken kabob are the Star, combined with the lentil rice- winning combo! It's easy to order in or eat in- always hits the spot for me! read more