I've been coming to Persian Room for the past 8 years, and it's been consistently good every single…read moretime. The food is always reliable, the service is great, reservations process is always smooth, and the ambiance has a cozy, old-world charm. Our go-to order is the lamb koobideh paired with a glass of Merlot (as pictured). My only tiny qualm is that the second floor has been closed for quite some time. I really wish they'd reopen it because the staircase is beautiful and used to be such a great spot for photos. Other than that, as long I live in the area, persian room is that dependable place for me to always count on for a great meal.

Five big shiny stars! Came here a few years ago when a friend introduced me to it- said it's her…read morefavorite restaurant and I can see why. I got the combo beef for lunch- every bit was better than the last. The seasonings, the meats, the warm bread, the butter for rice and bread... swoon!

Phenomenal food with even better service. Cashier down to the cooks will help you find the right…read moremeal, fresh flavors and great tasting. Highly recommend.

First time in after seeing the Top 100 places award. The place was packed on a Monday for late…read morelunch which is a great sign. We wanted to try a lot and ordered the Meat Kafta sandwhich with Taboulh side, Beef Gyro Lunch entree with fresh cut fries, an order of hummus and an order of Falafal. Everything was cooked to order but it wasn't too long of a wait. Place was clean inside with a decent amount of seating for a strip mall restaurant. First thing we noticed are the portion sizes are huge! The Kafta sandwhich was amazing, the Gyro platter was excellent, the hummus was perfect, the taboulh was very refreshing, the Falafal was some of best we have had, the fries were really good. As you can assume at this point we loved this place. The Yelp top 100 is well deserved. BTW, Saleem was a great face of the place taking our order. Lots of energy and a great overall attitude. This place is a must visit! FIMP "Food is my Passion"

Ended up here on accident and it was just so impressive. If you know food, you will be blown away…read moreby the complex flavor profile of the dishes. Filet mignon kabobs with taziki, hummus, and grilled veg, scratch made pita, lobster omlette with asparagus, gruyere, peas, roasted pepers. Unbelievable. Great job.

This place is aw the food and the atmosphere is amazing the staff is really friendly we had a good…read moretime there

Awesome spot. Had my dog before an appointment she had and realized this place had a dog friendly…read morepatio. Great service, super helpful staff, and they just started a rewards program last week. I will definitely return just for the pet friendliness and great service alone. The food slaps. So that is amazing too. The only negative is the price but you're definitely paying for quality and flavor, so that's not an issue for me. Edit: the CRISPIEST Greek Fries I have ever had and for that I am naming the best.

Don't underestimate the storefront places in strip malls. Sometimes they surprise you. Saba's was…read morelike that. A family owned sit-down full service place that is quaint, charming and welcoming. We ate in, but there were more carry out orders going than diners. We went after seeing the other good reviews and, as always, Yelpers usually don't miss. We were quickly welcomed and seated. The menu is straightforward, with a nice mix of Mediterranean foods. We had the Chicago gyros, chicken schwarma, beef kofta, lemon rice soup, tabbouleh salad and fries. All were great, but the fries were outstanding! I've eaten a lot of fried potatoes in my life, and really none better. They rounded out the meal-hot, fresh, crunchy and soft. Perfect! If I had to have a "complaint," the lemon garlic aioli on the schwarma was a bit too much, get that "on the side" so you can manage that. Otherwise a great meal. OPA!

Excellent Place for great kabob chicken, beef, pork, rib…read more excellent staff service was outstanding, was in for family mini vacation here in Phoenix, AZ , from Florida , after watching the episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!!!! worth the wait ,will returned next time.

Love this place! Food is phenomenal and the couple that run it are so nice!…read more Skewered meats are cooked to order outside over actual fire. Thank you Tony for braving that heat to cook for us, always with a huge smile! As noted food is cooked to order so it takes a little bit. They do list cook times on their website and you can call ahead. I hear they sometimes run out of some options, but everything is fantastic so just pick something else. Or call ahead! The standard order is a meal with grilled veggies and sauce and rice and some shirazi salad. I like to do just the skewers with the chimi sauce (very different than other chimichurri I've had, but good!) and a large order of shirazi salad and eat that with fresh lavosh from the Middle Eastern store next door. I can't say I have a favorite meat option because they are all so good!! I also saw they're running a lunch special now. Great deal!

I came there with my wife and two grown children. The food was great! They have home-made sauces…read morethat at tasty. Also, the cost is fair and one can easily have food to take home,Would recommend to family and friends, even to hold an event like a small get together.. The people that work there are friendly and helpful. We will defiantly come back!!

Great food and service, everything made fresh to order and tasted amazing. We tried the meat pie…read moreand baklava as well, although those were already made they still tasted fresh. Everything is halal which is a plus, can't wait to go back to try different menu items.

We went here for the first time for our anniversary. Our waitress, Sarah, knew that and was so…read moresweet to ask how many years we had been together and gave us a dessert to celebrate. She had great recommendations and was very attentive to our needs throughout the night. We had the hummus, spicy tuna and crispy rice, shrimp scampi, and truffle filet skewer. Everything was wonderful!

Found this place on social media, our waitress was Sarah and she was awesome! Great atmosphere,…read moredrinks and food! Will definitely be back if we end up in Scottsdale again!

Downtown Phoenix is not a monolith. It's not only Roosevelt Row, or the sports district, or the…read moreCapitol. There's a wide range of neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. Today, looking for an early dinner spot, I came upon Baiz Market. A small Middle Eastern grocery store with a sit down restaurant inside called Al-Hana. There's actually three Baiz Markets here in town, but the original is tucked away just east of the Garfield neighborhood on the eastern fringe of Downtown. I've had some great Middle Eastern fare here in town from the likes of places such as Middle Eastern Bakery and Haji Baba. But Arizona Republic food columnist Dominic Armato has said Al-Hana is one of his top 100 go to spots in the valley. So on a Thursday afternoon, off I went. You'll find Al-Hana inside the original Baiz Market on the southeast corner of 20th Street and Fillmore. There are also Baiz Markets in west Phoenix and now in west Mesa, each with their own Al-Hana restaurants. But this one is the original. Adnan Baiz and his family run this local chain which is open to all, but catering particularly to the valley's growing Middle Eastern community. In the time I spent inside Baiz today, there was a kaleidoscope of customers coming in and out. From Downtown college kids, to Muslim families, to Latino workers stopping in for a meal, and even a few African American grandmothers just grabbing some grocery items. Clearly I'm not the only one in the area who knows about this place. But how good is the food at Al-Hana? Step up to the counter in back, gaze at the menu above (or at the display case below) and make your choices. I ordered an app and an entree for my first go around. First, a small cheese pie. A mix of feta and mozzarella cheeses on house made dough which is crimped to make sure none of that cheesy goodness escapes. Heated in the oven and served warm. For my entree, I went for a Chicken Shawarma entree. Basmati rice, veggies, pickles, garlic sauce, and a pair of large pita bread slices. Oh and of course the chicken, seasoned and sliced off the spinning grill right in front of you. Total cost for everything including tax? About $11. Food came out to me in a little less than 5 minutes. You can also get it to go if you want, but I dined in the small seating area next to the kitchen this go around. First, the cheese pie. And I now get why Yelpers and Armato hype this up. The dough is the best part. Crunchy on the outside, but soft, chewy, and hearty on the inside. And the cheese mix is perfect. And for just $1 its a perfect starter snack for pretty much any meal. How about the shawarma plate? The chicken was excellent. Seasoned perfectly with just a hint of char. The sides? Meh. The basmati rice was actually a big disappoint to be honest. Super dry and almost flavorless. The pita bread was fine, though I've had better on that front as well. All things considered though, a pretty decent meal (and portion) and a solid value for the price. Next time I'm here I'll probably opt for the kabobs, or perhaps grab a meat pie. Given the uniqueness of the groceries available here, the fully halal restaurant menu, and the mixed neighborhood it resides in, I can understand why Baiz endures in Downtown's ever changing landscape. We're much more spoiled for choice on Middle Eastern cuisine in the valley today than when Baiz originally opened in 2004. And there are many other Middle Eastern restaurants that can match or top Al-Hana's food at this point. But much the way Ranch Markets offer a unique way to shop for the valley's Latino communities, Baiz is giving the valley's Middle Eastern residents something with them in mind. If ever there was an establishment in the valley proving that Phoenix is becoming an international food destination, its Baiz.

Great food... Went in today, but they are still closed. I'll update my post when they open.read more