My first visit to Shahrayar restaurant, the staff are so nice and professional, the food is more…read morethan great, prices are reasonable and the place is clean and organized nicely, we even met the owner Abo Zaidoon, he has a great personality and has top chef skills, we really enjoyed our time having dinner there, it will not be the last time for sure, I definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends

Finally, a real Iraqi restaurant in the Vancouver area! I recently visited U R Restaurant and was…read morethrilled to find that their kabab tasted just like back home. The lady who served us was incredibly nice, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The prices were also very reasonable, making it a great value for the authentic experience. While the menu is already fantastic, I hope they can add more traditional Iraqi dishes in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will definitely be a regular customer. Highly recommended!

Second time dining here. Once again, we ended up here after plans to go somewhere else were…read morethwarted at the last minute. We were a group of 7, heading out for dinner on the later side. Khaghan had plenty of room for us. The menu seems to have changed since the last time I came here. Previously, there were coloured pictures on their menu. This time, no pictures at all on the menu. Just black and white wording. Previously they had a Gheyme stew with eggplant that had meat in it by default and I had to request it to be vegetarian. They messed it up last time and just gave me plain vegetarian Gheyme stew. So...it was vegetarian, but it was missing the eggplant. The menu was better organized this time. Whereas previously they had a plain Gheyme Stew, and then a Gheyme stew with Eggplant (that had meat in it), this time they just had one listing of Gheyme Stew but then underneath there was an option of adding either beef or eggplant to it. I chose the eggplant add on and they got it right this time. Thorougly enjoyed my meal. We also ordered a Mirza Ghasemi appetizer to share amongst the table. I'd had this previously at other Persian restaurants. This one had a fried egg on top which was a bit different. I found the fried egg unnecessary. Nothing wrong with it in terms of taste. I do love the taste of a fried egg; however, the smoked eggplant dip is the star of the show and really didn't need a fried egg. Not to mention, I do prefer to be more eco friendly which means opting for vegan over vegetarian options when possible. That's just a personal preference though and not any kind of criticism about the dish or the restaurant. Everyone was impressed with their food. The portions, the presenation, the quality of the food. Some people hadn't had Tahdig before (the crispy rice). They loved the Tahdig. It was quite a showstopper. Great place for quality Persian eats in a lovely, spacious setting with lots of free parking. Oh, and if you're driving out later at night from the Capilano mall parking lot, don't get scared off by the gates being close when you're trying to exit. Drive out towards the Hanes St. exit and when you approach the closed gate, it will lift when you get to it. We had a few moments of panic but figured it out eventually and of course...huge sense of relief!

Amazing experience, delicious food, great flavor and taste. Service was amazing, friendly and…read moreattentive! Cool space with an events upstairs on weekends - singers and dancers. Super fun!

You're taken to a different place with the decor, floor seating, music etc. You forget it's a rainy…read moregloomy Vancouver day. Service is quick and food is delicious. I had the lamb which was decently sized but other dishes like the boulani was a miss. They open at 2 pm for lunch.

The restaurant is good , also staff are nice . But this was our second time going to this…read morerestaurant after three months. The first time, we were very satisfied, but the second time nothing was like before -- not the service, not the order, not even the food. Also, we were charged almost double compared to the first visit.

My son and I went to the Cazba for my birthday dinner. We…read moreordered Loghmeh platter for two. It came with warm flat bread, sirazi salad, plenty of saffron rice and chicken,lamb and beef. It was a fabulous meal and the service was good.

Lots of food for a great price, good spot to hit up during a work day. I got the chicken and it had…read morea nice char while still being juicy

Stumbled into this place after having a flat tire and having to send our car to a shop nearby…read more This Persian restaurant doesnt disappoint a meat lover like me with their tender grilled meat and big portion. The place is spacious and clean, so you could probably bring a stroller inside and dine with your kid if you want to.

We by chance lucked out and found this Persian restaurant after the original restaurant we had…read moreplanned to go to was closed early after seeing Lafarge lights on a Sunday night. We were also thinking of going to the Sushi restaurant next door but when we saw this restaurant was packed on a Sunday night, we knew we had to try. Much to our delight the food was very tasty. We ordered the meat platter to share. Every item was seasoned well and tender. Probably one of the best Persian I've had and I've tried quite a few in Lower Mainland. The service was a bit slow at first but it was a busy night and there was a big group there for a Christmas party. Once it cleared up, service was more attentive. Also to our delight, while we were towards the end of our meal, a table of men suddenly got up and started dancing! The owner/managed was so nice, he even turned up the music and encouraged us and the big group to dance. People were dancing and eating. We definitely didn't expect a fun quiet Sunday dinner turned to be a fun time. We'll have to venture out to Coquitlam again to try more dishes and hopefully perhaps there will be another impromptu dancing. lol.

Had dinner at Afghan Horsemen and overall it was a solid experience, especially if you're coming…read morefor hearty, traditional Afghan food. We ordered a kebab meat platter and it definitely delivers on portion size. The standout for me was the grilled meats, especially the lamb chops and chicken kebabs. They were well-seasoned, nicely charred, and not dry (which is where a lot of places miss the mark). The rice was fragrant and paired well with everything, though pretty standard. Service was good. The atmosphere leans traditional and a bit dated, but it fits the vibe of the place. Overall: worth going for if you're craving grilled meats and a filling meal, just don't expect anything particularly refined. It's about comfort food and generous portions.

Afghan Horseman has been in Vancouver since 1974 and used to be located on Broadway & Cambie till…read morethey moved to their current location by Granville Island over 20 years. This was my first time visiting the restaurant, and the food and service were both excellent. Looking forward to my next return. My friend and I decided the Horseman Specialty Platter which serves 2 people. We started with the Humous (yellow split pea), Sabzi Mast (spinach & yogurt dip), pita bread and a salad with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and feta cheese. The platter was filled with a delicious rice, baked eggplant, potatoes and 3 meats (chicken kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab, Lamb Shoulder Chop). We couldn't finish as there was so much food, so took some home. We finished with Pistachio Ice Cream (pistachio, saffron & rosewater) and it was rich and delicate and a perfect ending. Once of the best I had in town. Décor is tradition and relaxing. You can ask for the traditional floor seating or table. Reservation recommended but was can early and they were able to accommodate us. Free mall complex parking but ensure you register. Many metered parking on the streets within 2-3 block radius. The #50 bus stopped right in front of the restaurant.

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!

We stopped by for lunch over the weekend. We were the only customers. We were promptly seated and…read moremenus dropped off. We ordered a couple items to try. Food arrived fairly quickly. Portion size was good for the price. Meat was nicely seasoned and grilled. Egg plant dip was tasty and there was enough food to feed two adults. Overall, this meal was delicious.

Asked for extra butter and got charged $1.05(!) for three mini packs of butter. Obviously they…read moredidn't mention about the extra cost. What a ripoff.