This place is a hidden gem, you could drive right past it and never even notice it…read more Located off Samish Way, next to Boomers is the best Greek restaurant in Whatcom county. It's a fairly large restaurant with an inviting atrium foyer and a beautiful old live Ficus tree to greet you. The decor is a bit dated but it's pristine, no torn upholstery or ripped carpet. It looks brand new and it's sparkling clean. I love it already. The ambiance is casual and calm. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. We had the gyro plate and calamari appetizer. Best gyro ever! It was huge. I had to eat it with a knife and fork. The calamari was also excellent, tender and crispy at the same time. This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long time. We'll be back!

Had lunch at Five Columns with some friends and was absolutely charmed. This place has been around…read morefor nearly 40 years, and it really shows--in the best way. It's clearly a family-run spot, and you can feel the care in every detail. The atrium dining area is lovely--so full of natural light, it makes the whole experience feel warm and inviting. Yes, the decor is a bit dated, but that only adds to the charm. What really stood out to me was how spotlessly clean everything was. The food was fresh and delicious--classic Greek flavors, well-prepared, and served with that kind of quiet confidence that only comes from decades of experience. Prices were right in line with other Bellingham lunch spots. Can't wait to come back with my husband!

Brought doggie to have lunch with wife and I. We sat on the patio to get one last meal outside…read morebefore it got too cold. The server was nice and polite and we were quickly served a couple glasses of water and given the menu to peruse. The interior although we did not sit inside i did see when I went in to check in. It was very nicely decorated and looked cozy. I ordered a vaziri kebab and wifey ordered a chicken curry. We also ordered for starters a kashk o bademjoon. When the food arrived they were beautifully plated and the colors amazing. I had a taste of the starter and was delighted at the texture and flavor. Very tasty. My dish of kebabs were seasoned well and the meat was moist. Every bite was delicious with a mouth full of the rice. The was a side of salad on the plate as well, get your veggies in ;) but the star of the plate is the kebab. Wife's dish was spicy for her and she ended up taking it home as she's not good with hot spice. I think the spice level for me was fine, nice kick to it. Over all very nice meal and pleasant server. When in steveston and feeling like Mediterranean food def hit this place up!

This was my first time trying Persian food, and it was an amazing experience! The food was…read moreincredibly delicious, and the service was top-notch. We kept adding to our orders, and our server accommodated us very promptly. We ordered kebabs that were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend the eggplant dip, and we also enjoyed the hummus. I tried the spicy curry chicken dish, which was really good; it had a nice kick, and I love spicy food! I read rave reviews about the chia seed lemonade, and it was just as good and refreshing as everyone said. I noticed a sign indicating that they will be relocating to a different spot in Steveston; I'll make sure to post a picture of that sign. I definitely recommend trying this place!

Great place. When we came it was during Ramadan and they only had the iftar buffet. The main…read moredishes were the Afghan raisin rice , a pea vegetarian dish, lamb, and what looked like Tandoori chicken. All of the food was really good. The chicken in particular was very tender and flavourful. The lamb was great too - I love lamb on bones. They also have dessert which was a pistachio flavoured rice cream pudding, also really good. Look forward to come back to try this place when normal menu is available.

Beautiful Afghan restaurant facing the outside of Richmond Parking Market (towards Westminster)…read more And I mean beautiful in more than one way. Parking is available in the RPM parkade attached to the main building. The inside is somewhat plain, but has lots of Afghan (Middle Eastern) decorations. Their display can almost serve as a museum exhibit. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My friends (4 adults, 1 kid) had the Family Combo. This thing comes with 3 vegetarian side dishes (decently large bowls), a stack of naan, a pile of rice (with secret hidden lamb chunks), and a meat platter consisting of skewers and other animal goodies. They do not skimp out on the portion size here. We just sat and stared in awe at the big beautiful steaming piles of food in front of us. As mentioned before, the large rice platter actually has chunks of lamb buried in the middle. Most other places would use other filler such as vegetables. Not here. I was ready to weep. Special mention. We also tried the bolani (stuff flat bread). This is like a flat version of a samosa. Super tasty. Also worth getting. Final bill was comparable to a pho dinner(!) for each person. Talk about crazy good value. My only recommendation is to come in a large group. They have other larger platters which can cover up to 11 people. Getting hungry just thinking about this review. Highly recommended.

If you haven't been to Naan and Beer, drop everything and go. My husband and I had a meal there…read morethat was nothing short of incredible! We kicked things off with the Chicken Samosa with Chaat and--OMG--mind-blowing. It was easily the best I've ever had; if I were forced to pick a favorite from the night, this would be it. We followed that up by splitting the Butter Chicken Fries (pure heaven), the Meat Combo Plate (absolutely packed with flavor), and some perfect Garlic Naan. Honestly, every single bite was a 10/10. To wash it all down, they have a fantastic beer selection with five IPAs on tap. We shared a Reuben's Brews IPA, which was the perfect crisp pairing for the spices. What really made the night, though, was the vibe. Everyone there was so incredibly nice. Our waitress/bartender was so kind and helpful, and even the chef came out to chat with us! It's rare to find that level of hospitality paired with such incredible food. What a wonderful experience!

I had a wonderful meal there--and was promptly served by my delightful, helpful server…read more The chicken samosas were very nice--the sauce, almost perfume-like (in a nice way!) I don't know which was my favorite: the absolutely silken, delicious Butter Chicken or the prawns. I am kicking myself because I don't know which prawn preparation, but it was recommended by our server and it was fantastic. The prawns were fat and juicy and perfectly cooked and, frankly, I would love them in any of their sauces. The one recommended to us was divine. For my beverage, I tried the lassi--a totally new experience for me. I was forewarned it was a salty flavor. I am not sure I would order one again due to my taste preferences, but I would say the preparation in this restaurant was probably as perfect a one as can be. So if you like lassi or want to try it, I would wholly recommend this one.

5 stars again! As always! Hadn't been in Bellingham in far too long so of course my first stop was…read moreAslan. Soooo glad the menu is the same so got all my favorites (spicy katsu tofu, mushroom gravy poutine, and the kale caesar salad). Yum yum yum! Thank you so much. You guys are the best!

The space is awesome and the folks who work there are amazing…read more The food is good. A few vegan options. Menu has not changed in the two years we've been going there. Also, as an add on, not sure why tofu is move expensive than animal protein, as pound to pound tofu is less expensive.

Looked for something fairly quick to eat and this place popped up. In the main town with only…read morestreet parking. My friend got the gyro and I got the beef schwarma on a pita instead of a hoagie. I like you can swap out the hoagie for a pita or wrap. The meat was flavorful but thought it was a little weird there were pickles on it. Service was decent and the place is clean

The food was very good here. We were visiting for a week and ordered it twice. I had the chicken…read morekabob plate and my husband had the falafel plate. All was very fresh and they gave enough to have in multiple settings. The service was great, friendly and fast.

Solid spot for Persian food. The service was welcoming, and the team was attentive throughout the…read moremeal. The standout item for me was the Tahdig--crispy, well-made, and seasoned just right. Overall, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was comfortable.

We had the Vaziri Kabab with lamb koobideh at Avishan Persian Restaurant, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and full of authentic flavor. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked just right. The best compliment came from someone in our party who is known for being the toughest food critic in our family--and even they were genuinely impressed with the quality and taste of the food. If you're looking for authentic Persian cuisine, I highly recommend Avishan Persian Restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

Number 8 of our adventure - King Kabob Restaurant - May 1,…read more2021 Once again, we had to do a takeout for our latest culinary adventure. We have been concentrating on finding restaurants in the city of Abbotsford so we can limit our traveling, trying to keep safe during Covid. So, this time around it was Georgine's pick and she chose The King Kabob. This is a Persian restaurant that is very near to Georgine's place so we picked the food up and ate it at her place. This food was so fresh and healthy. Nothing is fried and everything was so tasty. We all found the fresh salad with the slightly sweet and wonderful yogurt dressing so refreshing. The meal portions were very generous. We ordered a side of Dolma's these were made with split peas, rice and herbs they were absolutely delicious. They would make a nice light lunch along with a salad. Sadie's choice was the Queen Kabob. This was a skewer of marinated and flame broiled top sirloin and skewer of marinated chicken (Bakhtiari). This came with fluffy basmati rice, salad, pita and humus. She was pleased with her meal. Deb chose the Koobeede Kabob with was two seasoned minced beef skewers along with the rice, salad, humus and pita. She did think that next time she would ask for the extra spicy version, although she enjoyed her meal very much, she wants to try the spicier version. We were given the choice of regular, medium spicy and extra spicy for all of our meals. Georgine chose the lamb shank that was falling off the bone tender and had a delicious perfectly seasoned gravy. This meal came with a salad and a basmati rice that was mixed with lima beans and dill that was so very flavorful. Georgine said she is going to try recreate this rice dish. This was an excellent restaurant and we all loved their food. Next time we go after the Covid restrictions we will know what to expect. So good! We all give the King Kabob a solid 5 out of 5 stars.

The food, is definitely the star at this unpretentious eatery…read more The exterior, plastered with crisp photos of the scrumptious deliciousness awaiting past the swinging doors. As I walk in, instantly, a wall of alluring smells of beef kabobs, grilled vegetables, chicken kabobs and everything else sizzling and searing. The menu was colorful, with clean clear photos of alluring selections. I of course, order the King Mix. And let me tell you...what a find!! So damn good. I will definitely be back whenever I'm in Abbotsford BC.

This place is hideous and they know it. Let me explain…read more I ask for a chicken shawarma at 5:30 pm on a Friday, the place is empty. I pay for it and they send me to the toppings counter to select what I want in the shawarma. I tell him what toppings I want and then he says ok, " have a seat" .?? I guess he will bring the sandwich to my table? Wrong. I sit at a table and then when it is ready they call me to come and get it. .? They had me sit at a table so that I would not see what they put in the shawarma. You know how they normally cut it off a big hunk of delicious smokey meat on a vertical cooking thing? Not here. The meat is from a metal drawer and once assembled it gets squeezed flat in a grill like a panini. Ugh, never again.

Came here for lunch. The man at the counter suggested I get the beef kebab, so that's what I got…read more(on pita. There's also the option for rice). There were large chunks of tender beef, veggies, and sauce. I believe the man said both garlic and tzatziki sauces were in it. Anyhow, the wrap was delicious! You can customize the veggies you want - I went all in, although next time I may skip the pickles. Service is friendly and the place is bright and clean. Don't know if it makes a difference, but when I was there, there were at least 2 families of middle eastern descent dining there. A little but of street cred maybe? I highly recommend trying out this place!

The food was absolutely delicious it really satisfied my stomach everyone from the services to…read morethe food was really good. I can down here from the states for my birthday the guy was really kind to me and gave me a baklava which I was happy to eat! The space is nice and clean and the restaurant felt like I was at a family gathering!

Stopped by for a late lunch and had to get a Doner because these aren't available in the states…read more--or at least the places I've gone/lived. I enjoyed it but there wasn't as much sauce in the doner compared to the donair dude so it was just a bit less flavorful but still good because the meat was better here. Inside it was super humid and hot so we opted to eat at one of the two available tables outside and people watched a bit.  ~~Parking: Metered street parking available. Though I'm not sure about the side streets and if those residential streets are free.  ~~Service: Good. The person making the doner was nice. Not much interaction otherwise but I like when it's quick and efficient.  ~~Return: Yes