amazing place check em out…read more vibes are great clean setting customer service top tier I appreciate much love

Kasra's is one of those places I end up ordering from every couple of weeks because it always hits!…read more We usually get the impossible kubideh with dill and fava bean rice, ghormeh sabzi, gheymeh, hummus, persian salad, mast museer, ash-e-jow, and kashke bademjan - and everything tastes like it's been made with real depth and care. Their Impossible kubideh in particular genuinely surprised me - in the best way. I don't usually gravitate toward meat substitutes at all, and I've tried making kubideh and ghormeh sabzi at home. It just never comes close to this. It's not often I find restaurants where the vegetarian options don't feel like an afterthought, but Kasra absolutely gets it right. My whole family looks forward to it every time we order.

had a great experience at Rumi's! Complimentary valet, they accept tips, and there is a convenience…read morefee with credit card tips - they have a great happy hour! the lamb is top tier! when you walk in, the ambiance literally lifts your spirits. gorgeous interior, and plenty of staff around to help each other. its definitely a date night vibe, happy hour vibe, and a group dinner vibe as well! I got a sharable salad, all the dips, and OMG the smoked eggplant was drool worthy good. it doesn't come with any chips or bread though so you gotta order that separately. we got kanafe and coffee for dessert and they actually offer decaf coffee as well. I have been twice and enjoyed it both times! excited to come back

Finally tried this famous restaurant. Highly recommend getting a reservation on the weekend…read more Food: - dolmeh $16 - it came with 5-6 pieces, sour but tasty, highly recommend - kashk badenjoon $17 - pretty inoffensive dish, just fried eggplant, it didn't stand out to me - koobideh with rice and veggies $28 - it was pretty standard, nothing too special, portion was enough for 2 people with average appetites - complimentary Persian ice cream sandwich for my birthday - creamy, fragrant with saffron, great way to end the meal Ambiance: great! Not too noisy because of the high ceilings. Service: the server was a bit passive aggressive but overall can't fault her for any particular thing. She was refilling our water a bit too much. Parking: free in the garage on the right past valet

It wasn't the greatest start since I was waiting for 5 minutes for a host/hostess to attend to us…read more I think she was busting tables or in the kitchen but she was nice once we were accommodated. Once seated our server Baba introduced himself and made great recommendations. Now I'm not the biggest fan of hummus but I'm glad I got to try it. To start off, they brought us some complimentary bread. It came out hot & fresh. The bread was fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I also enjoyed the roasted sesame seeds that they put on top of the bread. Then I had the mango lemonade drink which I thought was refreshing and the mango was strong. As stated I rarely eat hummus but theirs is made in house and I can tell because it was delicious. It was creamy, nutty, savory and earthy. My friend decided to get their lamb shish kabob combo and I got the soltani kabob. His came with lamb and chicken and mine came with beef tenderloin and ground beef. Both dishes were amazing especially his since the chicken was bursting with flavor. Nicely grilled and seasoned. The lamb was also solid as well, it was tendered. The beef tenderloin was also nicely seasoned & tendered. The ground beef was my least favorite since it tasted like hamburger meat, but I don't hate it. The rice was cooked to perfection. At the end I ordered their dessert and got the Bastani Irani. It says on the website that it's homemade but our server informed us that they purchased it from a vendor. Not a big deal for me since the ice cream was very good. Creamy, sweet and the nuts added texture to the dessert. Baba was kind enough to give me two more breads to take home since I still had hummus leftover, I'm definitely gonna devoured it the next day. It's rare that I eat Persian food but when I do I know it's gonna be good. They do not mess around when it comes to seasoning. Overall, good service, good food, nice decor. I'm looking forward to trying out their seafood kabob the next time I dine in. I also wanna add that this restaurant is on Yelp top 100 for recommendations and I'm not surprised.

Avesta Persian Restaurant delivers a well-rounded dining experience with a warm, inviting ambiance…read moreand genuinely friendly service that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. It's the kind of spot that works just as well for a casual dinner as it does for a relaxed night out with friends or family. We started off with the lentil soup, which was comforting and flavorful--light yet satisfying, with a nice balance of spices. The hummus was smooth, creamy, and elevated even more by the complimentary fresh bread, which came out warm and perfectly baked--easily one of the highlights of the meal. For mains, the Koobideh Combination stole the show. The kababs were juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly, with that classic smoky flavor that makes Persian kabobs so good. Definitely the standout dish and a must-order. The Salmon & Chicken combo was equally impressive--both proteins were tender, nicely grilled, and paired beautifully with the saffron rice and grilled vegetables, giving you a great mix of flavors and textures. We also tried the Soujuk & Cheese Lahmajun, which added a nice twist to the meal. It had a crispy base with rich, savory toppings, and the cheese brought everything together really well--great for sharing. Avesta is a solid go-to for Persian cuisine in Houston. Between the quality of the kababs, fresh bread, and overall flavor, everything hit the mark. Pair that with the great atmosphere and welcoming staff, and it's definitely a place worth coming back to

Came here for a lunch with the SO while we were in the area…read more We ordered the appetizer sampler, koobideh combo, and meat in a bowl (forgot the name but it was one of their specialities). The bread the veggies that came out were very good. The appetizer sampler we got the eggplant dish, hummus, and yogurt and shallot. The hummus was not our favorite as our other go to Persian places seem to have a smoother texture but the eggplant was good. The yogurt was pretty tangy with light shallot flavor that wasn't super detectable but it was still nice. The koobideh was juicy and the rice and tahdig that came with it was super yummy. I don't love the seasoning for the chicken koobideh but that's just a preference thing nothing was wrong or unpleasant about it. The lamb koobideh was on point. The meat that my SO had was very good as well. Beef was tender. The chicken was tender. The only thing I was confused about was that my SO was supposed to also have tahdig on his rice but didn't receive it, he just got normal rice. My SO didn't tell me until the very end of the meal though so we didn't say anything to them but it was strange to forget that part of the meal. We didn't knock them for that because my SO didn't bring it to their attention and I'm sure they would have fixed it if we told them. Service was very friendly. They kept checking on us and were very polite. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming in a strip mall but the inside is pretty. There are some other Persian places that we prefer but the tahdig and the service and the juiciness of the meat were great here. The hummus was not our favorite though which to us is a big component that we like to eat. 4/5.

I ordered the Beef Barg with Dill Rice last night. It was really well made, charbroiled as kabobs…read moreshould, marinated very nicely, easy to cut and very delicious. It didn't have that metallic, irony taste like liver which I hate thankfully either. The tomatoes were juicy and charred well with a refreshing taste. The dill rice was full of dill, lima beans and a pleasant, balanced earthy aroma as well as butter / oil too. I get it almost every time. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient service as well. The Iranian food is excellent from this cafe.

For me, the debate is settled. Avesta is the Top Dog, but Reza did come strong with a silver…read more Beef Koobideh. 5/5. Succulent juicy skewers of beef kabob. Tender. Enjoyed it with salad. Combo platter 3. 4.5/5 Beef skewer with Cornish hen. Served with FF and salad. Very good. Couple pieces of chicken in the end were burnt Hummus. 4.5/5. Also delicious. Smooth creamy texture. Kashke B. Eggplant. 5/5 Rich creamy texture. It was pretty good. Mint lemonade. 5/5. I actually ordered 2. Since the first was so refreshing and thirst quenching. I had to go for seconds. Their Naan was actually better than Avesta. It just had a better flavor and texture to it. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and friendly. There was plenty of seating inside. I had a nice peaceful lunch.

First time and I absolutely love the food here. By far I would say this is the best Persian food I…read moreever had. I got the Reza #3, chicken is super juicy and the charred taste was smoky and fresh. The beef was grounded but very juicy as well. The flavor is well balanced, came with a side of salad, it was little too vinaigrette for me but my boyfriend loves it. He got the Reza #2, chicken was mostly breast I think so was more dry, but still tasted great with the hummus. Overall, the experience was pleasant and we will be back again. Service was fast and friendly, they offered complimentary hot tea at the end too, was very fragrant and refreshing after a homey meal. Interior was nicely decorated in a modern vibe, simple and aesthetic. Parking is ample. I also saw a lot of people ordering their mint lemonade, which I will try next time! Seems like it's so popular

We visited yet another Persian restaurant, this time with higher prices and smaller portions…read more We normally get two koobideh kabobs and upgrade to a special rice, but since the price point was already higher here, we stayed with the basic rice. The portion was noticeably smaller than other restaurants--we were able to split it between two people, but there were no leftovers. To their credit, they do give you complimentary pita chips with hummus. And the hummus is good! But there's no complimentary fresh pita bread, and no small plate with fresh herbs and feta. So yeah, I'll probably pass on going out of my way to come back here, but it's not bad.

Delicious Persian food!…read more What a great find this was! My friend and I shared a few appetizers and everything we had was delicious. Highly recommended!

If we can ever have more Stars, we'd love to give more , more …read more We came One Friday evening. The restaurant was pretty busy. Yet it was calm and peaceful vibe. Our Family was deeply immersed into the authentic vibe of Persian culture, food and people. Love it so much. Food: the food that touches your heart, both my son and I feel like crying ( with happiness, hard to describe feeling) Our server was warm welcoming and very attentive to our need. She gave me a sample of drink which was happy side of the real order. I can run on and on with all I love about Cafe Caspian. Personally, I think they deserve better Stars! They do! Wish Cafe Caspian all the bests! Best,

Gole was our server and she was awesome! Hot tea is the best and free refills! Grape leaves were…read moredelicious! Great decorations and the hanging plants add a nice touch.

Best Persian Restaurant in Houston!!! Great food excellent service and convenient location. Highly…read morerecommended!!!!'

We had a good takeout dinner from Garson. We ordered a few items:…read more-Chicken berg: The chicken was good, and we paid the upgrade fee to get cranberry and almond rice added, which was a great move--I loved the rice. -Lamb kebob: The lamb was perhaps a little tougher than I would have liked, but it tasted good. We had white rice and dill rice with this entree (no upcharge), and I liked both. -Extra bread: I paid for two orders of extra bread ($2 each) because I feel like you always need more bread for hummus, and they sent a giant paper bag of bread--we couldn't finish it, but it tasted good.