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Maydoon

4.5 (858 reviews)
ModeratePersian/Iranian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Taste of Maydoon
Sharon S.

What a wonderful experience! We were greeted right away when we walked in & were sat right away. They had high chairs for kiddos & so my son was able to join us at the table in his own chair. I ordered their mule which was not only delicious but a great price too at $10.00! For my main I ordered the Taste of Maydoon which included a taste of everything! There was not a single thing on the entire plate that was not delicious. The meat was perfectly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The salad dressing was vinegary and refreshing! This plate is a little on the higher side at $28.00 but for the portion I think it's well worth it! A suggestion to the restaurant would be to add a changing table in the bathroom. I had to change my son on the sink countertop which was less than ideal but we got it done. Would be a nice addition to the restaurant. Will definitely be coming back in!

Dolmeh
Candace C.

My friend group and I enjoyed our monthly get together by dining at the lovely Maydoon. Situated in midtown, Maydoon open floor space with a bar; the ambiance reminds me of a chill vibe in SF or NY. For apps we ordered dolmeh, falafel bites and the dip trio. All were freshly prepared and delicious. I finally tried dolmeh and I am in love! As an entree I ordered the Maydoon Bowl with ground beef kabob. Alyssa, our amazing server, helped me with my dinner selection (great call, Alyssa!). I'm still salivating over the ground beef kabob...OMG so good! The rice was cooked to perfection and served with tomatoes, cucumbers, and the green sauce was amazinggggg. The Mast Have cocktail was a lovely complement to a wonderful dinner. Can't want to return with other friends as well as my family.

Mercy L.

One of my favorite local stops in downtown, love supporting local businesses! Each time I come here I know it's worth my drive. Clean, friendly, waiters are attentive and let's not forget the food is great. No complaints about this spot. It's always friendly and welcoming. Def recommend making reservations if you are trying out this place bc of seating.

persian ice cream
Kate W.

I walked past here this week, and then last night was over this way for spin and decided to give it a try. I was thoroughly impressed. The inside is cute, but we were sweaty post spin class, so we decided to eat outside. It was perfect weather. Our server was attentive and offered great recommendations. I started with the tehran nights cocktail. It was their take on a spicy marg, and i enjoyed it. I wish it was a little sweeter or had more citrus, but overall and good drink and lovely presentation. As a starter, I had the Kashk E Bademjan which was grilled eggplant mashed into a spread, topped with yogurt and mint oil, served with pita. It was flavorful for a dip/ spread. There was a perfect ratio of pita to spread. The pita was warm and a perfect vessel for the spread. For dinner, Melissa and I both had the same thing: The Maydoon Bowl. This came with the choice of either shredded lamb, ground beef kebab, chicken kebab, or Falafel. Served with rice, cucumber, tomato, and onions, topped with pickled onions and our signature dressing. I went with the ground beef kebab, per our server's recommendation, and she did not steer us wrong. The meat was tender and flavorful. It was beautiful presentation, even just for a bowl. I enjoyed their signature dressing as well. Additionally, I loved how many pickled red onions they put on this dish. We closed the meal with persian ice cream which was flavored with saffron, rosewater & pistachio. This was such a refreshing ice cream. Creamy consistency, and I loved the rose flavoring.

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Krystal W.

Work day + can't leave the office = takeout. This is my third time eating Maydoons and it is a solid option for Mediterranean in Sacramento. I had the koobideh taste of maydoon 9/10. The meat was not dry and it included two different sauces to mix with my meal. I had a yogurt sauce and hummus! I'm a fan of dipping so it was perfect. Highly recommend for a good lunch.

Albert L.

Recommended by a friend Did not disappoint! Tasty Persian food They also offer family style if you have a few friends and ordered together Took a star off because of price... a little on the expensive side

Combo Dessert (Persian Ice Cream + Baklava)
Stephanie H.

I hadn't heard of Maydoon before seeing this restaurant on the Dine Downtown Sac 2026 list; I originally planned to eat off that menu. However, after looking at both menus, I decided to order off the normal menu. First, I need to mention the service, as the hostess was very off-putting. My husband had called for reservations at 6PM. Upon arrival, I let the hostess know we had reservations and she said, "Oh, you're early." She said it in such an unhappy tone, that I immediately checked the time...it was 5:56PM. After seeing we only arrived four minutes prior to our stated time, I was worried how the service would be here. Fortunately, our waitress was genuinely friendly. However, she did fail to check in on us, refill our waters, and brought the check out before asking if we wanted dessert (which I did). She was helpful when ordering though, so overall it was fine. I ordered the Maydoon Bowl with a side of Green Salad. (The waitress was kind enough to point out the bowl already came with Shirazi Salad so I added the Green Salad rather than the Shirazi.) My meal was delicious - very flavorful and filling! I had the Combo (a scoop of Persian ice cream and a baklava) for dessert. I personally didn't care much for the baklava, but enjoyed the ice cream. I'm glad I now know about Maydoon and would return in the future.

Combo Platter (a must have)
Anna F.

Classic, generous portions of my Persian favorites, Maydoon NEVER disappoints. I travel to Sacramento often for business, and Maydoon has become my go-to for straightforward, classic Persian food that's full of flavor, aesthetically presented, straightforward comfort good. Friendly, attentive service every single time. The signature cocktails are interesting, but I'm a wine kinda gal, so the only thing I would change is the wine selection. It just isn't worthy of the amazing food.

Pretty space with lots of fresh flowers everywhere.  Lunch time.  Opens at noon on weekends.  Easter Sunday lunch today.
Lorissa W.

Well I finally came back to Maydoon for their Taste of Maydoon platter. Taste of Maydoon allows you to taste everything. There's a yogurt sauce, hummus, pitas, rice, protein of your choice, salad, grilled tomato and grilled pepper. It is so filling that it is usually both my lunch and dinner. I was surprised to find out that the price has dropped from $26 to $21. This is almost free. It's a huge plate of food and very tasty. It's beautiful to look at. The Mediterranean food here is better than any I have tried in the Bay area. If I live closer, I'd come here every week. I love the grilled chicken thigh. It's juicy and has a great flavor because it's been marinated. It's slightly charred from the grill. It is both slightly crunchy from the grill and yet incredibly juicy inside. They always grill it fresh so it is the hottest thing on your plate My husband had a different protein, he had Koobideh ground beef. You get a choice of ground beef or ground chicken. It wasn't too salty like another person said it was. To me, it was a bit bland. It tasted like a very tender and bland meatloaf. It's very pretty and has a nice shape. My husband liked the ground beef Koobideh but I prefer the chicken thighs. This place gets incredibly loud during a weekday. I highly recommend you come right when it opens at 11:00 a.m. By noon, the entire restaurant was full and extremely loud. As an introvert, it was a bit overwhelming for me to sit in the loud restaurant but when the food came, I was able to distract myself with the tasty food. Highly recommend this restaurant during the off hours.

Beef Koobideh (4 stars - juicy but a bit over seasoned)
Daniel C.

We booked Maydoon for dinner on Thanksgiving Eve. We are new to the Sacramento dining scene and Persian Chicken Kabobs with Saffron Rice is a usual crowd pleaser in all the cities we visit. Maydoon is a modern, festive, and brightly-lit restaurant that has a bit of a sports-bar feel. The food and cleanliness, including bathrooms are superb. Very casual and great for sports fan, date night, family dinners, you name it. My only criticism is that paid street parking is super difficult to find even on a weeknight, so maybe plan on 1-2 blocks away. I started with the Mast Have cocktail - vanilla vodka with pomegranate and sour cherry was super refreshing and balanced sweet and tart. The yogurt gave it a nice smooth finish. The Stewed Eggplant appetizer was tomatoey and great with the soft, warm pita bread. Almost like having a miniature pizza bite. Beef Koobideh was decent though slightly on the saltier side. I liked the inclusion of blistered tomatoes and a large roasted green pepper. The star of the evening was the Persian Chicken Kabob - and definitely as for thigh meat. Perfectly seared and so soft and juicy inside. Top tier among all the Persian places we've had in Seattle and Bay Area.

Falafel maydoon bowl
Janae L.

The food was outstanding and the interior is cute. I enjoyed the mural painting on the wall. The falafel and chicken were both a great texture not dried out like some places can be. The bowls have great flavor. This is an ideal place for a quick lunch or casual dinner, perfectly not fussy. They have a full bar too that cranked out a lot of delicious looking cocktails.

Ms. Krystall M.

The girls and I walked over to have lunch while at work. I had the Maydoon Bowl which came chicken kabob served with rice, cucumber, tomato and onions, topped with pickled onions and signature dressing.i added extra dressing and the spicy jalapeño sauce and it was to die for. The service was amazing and the food was so flavorful. The restaurant can be busy during lunch time and dinner. Ambiance can be good for lunch/dinner with the girls or a night out with your partner. Will come back

Koobideh
Jen-Ann L.

One of the only places in town you can get Ghormeh Sabzi! The staff are very professional and polite here. The decor is also very well curated and beautiful! Even the design of the plates and bowls show that someone really cares about the ambiance of the restaurant. My friend ordered a koobedeh kabob dish that looked amazing. I ordered the ghormeh sabzi and loved it. The complex flavors and strong preserved bitterness of the lime really makes this dish so unique. There was quite a bit of meat in the stew and each piece was tender and delicious! It was served with quite a bit of basmati rice and even a large crispy piece! The amount of food provided for each dish was substantial! My friend has shellfish and nut allergies and the restaurant serves no shellfish and only nuts in the desserts! The prices were quite reasonable for a dinner spot in Sacramento, $16-30 for an entree.

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Is the food halal?

Yes, on the dinner menu (website) it states that "our restaurant is proud to serve halal food."

Is there a dress code?

I didn't notice a dress code. Most people were dressed casual. Khaki's and button up shirt to Jeans and a sweater or tshirt. Comparable to what you might see at most dine in restaurants on a Saturday night.

Are there gluten free options?

Yes. My wife is GF and she found good options.

Is this place halal?😌

Yes! It states on the website that the restaurant serves halal food and with vegetarian options as well.

Can we make reservations?

Yes

Are there any vegan friendly meal options?

Yes! The falafel bowl is fantastic.

Do you have fesenjoon?

Yes we do!

Is the food halal?

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Kolbeh Kabob - Sultan's Feast

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4.3(459 reviews)
15.5 mi
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We usually come here as a large group during the holidays, and I always have a great time!!!…read more The service is really good, and the food is top tier for authentic kabob, the steak kabob is really realllly good! I'm not vegan but if I was I'd eat here daily, their olive salad (not sure of the name at the moment) is absolutely delicious, grilled veggies are cooked perfectly. I'm making it my New Year's resolution to eat here at least once a month. The prices are very reasonable also. 12 of us just ate there for just under $400 with drinks.

Kolbeh Kabob serves Persian and Mediterranean cuisine…read more Language barrier issues with our server affected my ability to order what I wanted, led to an upsell, and prevented me from separating or splitting the bill. Server did offer to let us choose 2 different meats for our two #41 Koobideh plates (2 beef skewers for $25), but I think we would have been better off just ordering one #61 All Koobideh plate (3 different meat skewers for $34). One plate has plenty of basmati rice for two people to share. She suggested the two #41 orders, instead of answering how much an extra order of rice would cost. Maybe you can't order a side of rice? Rice comes with each entree. By ordering the 2nd plate, she offered or included the $8 Bread Basket for no extra charge. It was my friend's birthday. I wanted to pay, and she wanted to order extra to go, so I wanted two separate bills, but it seemed too complicated to explain or disallowed. After the food was delivered to the table, server didn't check on us anymore. I guess the restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays. My friend thought all the koobideh tasted the same. I liked them in this order: 1) Lamb, 2) Chicken, and 3) Beef, but they're the same texture, so they aren't all that different. I should have ordered a different 2nd entree, instead of two Koobideh plates. The #18 Bademjan Borani eggplant appetizer was yummy. It did come with some bread, so you don't have to order the bread basket. The bread is served warm. The basmati rice was light and fluffy, but not flavorful or buttery. You can pay a $4 upgrade to switch the rice to salad or a fancier stir fried rice. Read the Vegetarian Dishes menu section to learn about the various fried rice or polo preparations. Our server suggested the Fava Bean Rice or Baghali Polo because it is a Persian New Year dish. Yelp reviewers recommended the Zereshk Polo, which includes barberries, a fruit similar to currants. $10 to add a skewer of veggies. $4 to add a salad is mentioned under the Vegetarian Dishes menu and Seafood & Combination Plates menu. I didn't like how the sugar cubes for the Persian Tea were served. It looked communal and exposed to the elements. You could see sugar dust on the serving bowl. Other Persian restaurants serve the sugar in a smaller covered bowl. Formal dining room. Lunch specials are Monday to Friday, 11 am to 3 pm, excluding holidays. Lunch prices range from $16-$20. 3 different $8 soup offerings: chicken barley, ashe reshteh, or green lentil.

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Kolbeh Kabob - 2-11-23 What an  absolutely incredible dinner! This was my first dining experience here and oh we will be back just found our new favorite!

2-11-23 What an absolutely incredible dinner! This was my first dining experience here and oh we will be back just found our new favorite!

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Famous Kabob

3.7(826 reviews)
4.8 mi
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We haven't been to a Kabob restaurant since becoming vegan…read more Famous kabob has a great selection of items for vegans including "Impossible Koobideh." The food was very tasty and our server was very nice. The restaurant feels authentic and is very clean and elegant. Parking lot was full but we were able to get parking across the street. Overall great experience and will come again.

I was craving Middle Eastern food and my friend suggested Famous Kebab. It is located in an area…read morenot too familiar with so it was a journey to get there, but it was worth it. This restaurant is a study in old school dining experience. It reminiscent of family owned restaurants with the older generation creating a homey atmospshere. The furniture is comfy and broken in. When you walk in, you feel immediately welcomed by the staff. There is nothing pretentious about this place at all. For an appetizer, we got the Bademjoon- an eggplant dip served with naan. To make it vegan, asked for the kashk on the side. The dip by itself was good, but with the hashk, it took it the whole new level. They also gave us an oil and mint dressing, which was phenomenal. For my main course I chose to have the beef Koobideh with rice, salad and a roasted tomato. I could eat those roasted tomatoes all day long. My friend shared a secret with me- cut roasted tomato, mix it in with the basmati rice and top with sumac. What an amazing combination? Throughout our meal, staff would pass by and see how we were doing. Not intrusive, it didn't feel like a server asking you if you need anything. All in all my meals here have been great. If it was a little bit closer to home, I would probably go more often. Parking is a little touch and go sometimes there's parking and sometimes there isn't. The lot is very small.

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4.4(513 reviews)
5.0 mi
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There are 3 kabob places on this street alone, but this one is by far our return-to favorite…read more Family-run, they opened in 1984 and my family has been coming here since about that time (though this was my first!). Before Covid they were busting at the seams at all hours, but things have slowed a bit so trying to get more business their way... so let's get to it! Firstly, it was a quiet early Monday afternoon, and we were very warmly greeted and seated. The menu is as you would expect for Mediterranean, with some Greek favorites tossed in (Moussaka for ex.). I wanted to sample all the goodness, so went with the appetizer "Mezze platter" which included a generous amount of hummus, baba g., tzatziki, dolmas, pita, olives, and a new one for me - a larger dolma shaped roll stuffed with rice and ground lamb. SO good. Topped it off with a Turkish coffee served in a lovely brass vessel (briki) that you pour for yourself and it was more than enough for 2 people. The flavor was very unique compared to other coffees from that region that I've tried. Can't wait to go back and try other entrees! Great for groups, couples, or solo. A whole variety of options to choose from... and there's parking out front! GOOOOOO!!!

My husband works on Fulton Ave about one day a week. He has started bringing home Kabob House on…read morethose days and even my teenager is HOOKED. We have been grabbing the chicken lunch special which comes with grilled chicken breast over rice, and Mediterranean salad. It wouldn't be the same without their house made sauces; tzatziki, garlic sauce and a the last but not least sauce is a dark, rich and tasty sauce which I believe is their house sauce. I also just learned that they do direct delivery with in restaurant prices. I wish I lived closer! Such a good deal!

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3.5(224 reviews)
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I happened upon Rumi's Oasis while walking the Trader Joe's shopping plaza. I dropped my car off at…read moreAmerica's Tire and had an hour to kill. I wanted some real food and saw they were open. I went inside and was greeted by wonderful staff. I asked if the kitchen was open at 10:30am and they said yes. So I proceeded to order the combo Beef and Chicken plate and a cup of coffee. The food came out within 10-15 minutes, I wasn't in a rush and it was delicious. The chicken wasn't dry, the beef wasn't dry, and both were seasoned well. The basmati rice and flat bread were the stars for me. As good as the meats were, the rice and bread were better. Both were fluffy and had a real savoriness to it. It was so satisfying. The coffee was strong and dark but not bitter. It was similar to percolating coffee so the flavors were rich, deep and strong. Overall the staff, food, and service was excellent. I'd stop here for Middle Eastern food any day.

So I had the desire to have a lamb gyro, I walk in and there are only two customers. I order the…read moregyro. He calls out to me, "Chicken or Lamb?" I said Lamb. He says, "10 minutes." I wait for 15 minutes. He comes up to the register and waits on someone else. I ask the man, "How much longer?" He replies, "I'm busy. I'll make it." I told him, "Forget it." He's got three employees and none of them are literally doing nothing. Go somewhere.

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