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    Maykadeh

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lamb tongue and Poussin
    Hanieh M.

    This is our favorite Persian restaurant in SF. We tried their Poussin and lamb tongue. The lamb tongue was super rich and flavorful it literally melts in your mouth. Very clean restaurant, organize and super friendly staff. We also got gheymeh with tahdig 10/10.

    Isabella R.

    Clean real Persian Food that is healthy and delicious. I had such a great experience at Mykadeh in North Beach. The ambiance is amazing and the food was DELICIOUS. I ordered the Fesenjan and it was truly exceptional. They make the dish with roasted walnuts and pomegranate juice concentrate, cook it down until it becomes this rich, deep sauce, and then add the tenderest, juiciest chicken. The sauce mixed with the chicken is incredible, and the rice is perfectly cooked. It tastes a tad buttery, which makes the whole combination so satisfying, high quality, and surprisingly healthy. We also had the Ghormeh Sabzi, which was aromatic and comforting. The service was kind and made the experience even better. I highly recommend it.

    Andrew S.

    I've been coming to Maykadeh since I was a kid, and it still holds up after all these years. The restaurant has a classic, polished atmosphere that feels welcoming. Service is consistently excellent, and the owners are always warm and genuine. The soltani is expensive but absolutely worth it. The barg is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the koobideh has that same softness with a touch of buttery sweetness. Portions are generous enough to bring some home for later. I always love finishing off the meal with fallodeh or bastani with a cup of Persian tea with mint.

    Poussin - bone in Cornish game hen
    Amanda J.

    We got food delivered from Maykadeh when we were visiting San Francisco. What good luck we had to be close enough to get delivery. Which was fast by the way. Food was delicious. Kashke Badem Jan was very good. As was the Poussin - a bone in hen kabob. The flavor was a little different than the Jujeh kabob we are used to. The panir and Sabzi was a very generous portion of feta cheese and basil with bread.

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    Shawna M.

    Great food and when I'm saying great, I mean GREAT. The flavor is so rich and unique. One of the best kabob bargs, mast o moseer, and khaske bademjoon I've ever had. The ambiance is great as well, but the only area for improvement would be the service. Unfortunately we had to remind our server to bring certain plates out and some of their dishes and cups were dirty. But the food is truly out of this world. This is definitely going to be my new spot to get Persian food, I just hope they fix the other areas then this place will truly be spectacular. Also note you have to pay $30 for valet here.

    Interior
    Amadeo D.

    Wonderful little Persian restaurant nestled away in North Beach. Pricey but high quality. Bowls of rich sumac on every table. The kebabs were succulent. We tried the ground chicken and the sliced beef. Both were tender enough to break apart with a spoon. Remarkable flavor and texture. Rice was light, fluffy, and topped with saffron. Try the feta and tomato dip for an appetizer. It pairs very well with the complimentary seeded flat bread. They do have a wine list and a full bar with a house craft cocktail menu. The service was prompt, friendly, and attentive. It's a bit pricey, but excellent quality! Would 100% recommend.

    Lamb Tongue is to die for (5/5)
    Victor L.

    Tardy review here as I came on NYE 2024. This is one of my all time favorite Persian restaurants. I have nothing but admiration for this establishment as they are consistently great at what they do. Food is amazing. Service is typically excellent. Finally, nothing beats white table cloth, same servers for years and dining in North Beach. Quick Summary + Lamb tongue is my all time favorite. It cannot be replicated. It's tender, creamy and bursting with flavor. There is little gaminess in that smooth texture of lengua. Add a little sumac to the yogurt sauce for a little more tart and it's delicious. I want my last meal to be this dish. It's that good! (5/5) + Koobideh meal here comes with saffron rice, tomato and 2 skewers. It has a hint of lamb flavor which I think differentiates it from others. There is a juicy char flavor to this traditional favorite. (5/5) + Ghorme Sabzee is a leg of lamb stewed in Persian spices with kidney beans. It's like Persian Hormel chili on steroids. Unfortunately it's an acquired taste as I used to find it bland but grew to love this dish over the years. (5/5) - Lunchtime service was slow this day as I felt like I waited almost 1 hour for the food. (3/5) - Parking can be difficult at night but NYE was not a problem. (3/5) I've been coming here for over 30 years. They've gone away with the Lamborghini Countach posters in the restroom. It's been renovated nicely with marble/granite. My Persian buddy that took me here as a teenager still ask me about this place. When I'm nearby, I'll order the lamb tongue for takeout. I am impressed that I've seen staff members from eons ago still around. Valet parking here is very convenient.

    Dining room chill kitty
    Amy W.

    Lunch at this spot was a delightful experience--especially for my keto-loving friend who skips carbs without complaint. We arrived on a quiet weekday, and I mean really quiet--we were the only diners in the place. Our order was simple but satisfying: four kebabs, a generous helping of garlic dip, and an unusual request for extra onion as a carb-free alternative to the pile of pita (which I happily demolished). The kebabs--those long, flavorful skewers of seasoned lamb--were superbly spiced and incredibly dense, in the best way possible. I crafted little bites of pita, meat, and garlic sauce that were nothing short of heavenly. Even the roasted tomato on the plate was worth mentioning for its smoky perfection. But let's not forget the real star of the show--the dining room kitty! This little feline sat quietly behind us throughout the entire meal, the picture of politeness. It added a cozy, quirky charm that I'll remember long after the taste of garlic dip fades. Final verdict? Great food, fantastic ambiance (thanks, kitty), and an enjoyable lunch break. =^..^=

    Poussin Entree (Baby chicken with all the bones marinated in onion, saffron, lime juice, vegetables, Basmati rice).
    Randy B.

    During a business trip, my boss recommended Maykadeh in Telegraph Hill for a great Persian lunch for myself and another colleague. Overall, the experience was quite lovely. On a picture-perfect day in San Francisco, the three of us scored a great shaded outdoor table to enjoy our lunch. Prior to sitting down, we were trying to find parking, which can prove nearly impossible in this area, especially on a Friday or Saturday. I did notice that a few spaces were reserved out front (apparently for valet), but they were not marked. A gentleman approached us when we parked and didn't tell us he was valet, but instead demanded our keys and $20. When I asked if he was the valet, he wouldn't answer, instead insisting we give him the keys and $20. I again questioned him but he wasn't answering my question. Eventually, someone from the restaurant confirmed that he was the valet. I didn't want to just hand over my car keys to a stranger, so I wished he just identified himself from the start, rather than create a minor hostile experience. Once seated, the service was friendly and welcoming. The woman that took our orders was quiet, but polite, and brought our food out within 20 minutes. I went with the Poussin entree, (Baby chicken with all the bones marinated in onion, saffron, lime juice, vegetables, Basmati rice), as my boss recommended getting this version with bone-in for all of the added marinated juices. When my plate arrived, it was quite full of color and flavors. The chicken itself was outstanding. Incredibly juicy, well seasoned and delicious. The Basmati rice was also excellent. However, aside from the wonderful grilled tomato, the green vegetables were a bit underwhelming in flavor and temperature with respect to the other elements on the plate. My colleagues also enjoyed their Koobideh skewers, and a little more adventurous Lamb Tongue and Brain, if that suits your particular taste palette. The prices are also very reasonable, considering the quality and the amount of food served. San Francisco is one of those great culinary cities in America. I have had some many wonderful experiences here. A restaurant like Maykadeh is a solid option if you are in the area looking for a casual, no fuss, homemade Persian culinary treat.

    Chelo-kabob Chelo-Kebab Koobideh
    Elena D.

    I love coming to this restaurant when I'm in the city and craving for Persian food. It was busy during dinner time, but luckily we got seated in about 15 minutes. We ordered the Baba Ghanoush, a smoked roasted egg plant with tahini that's finely chopped smoothly to spread over the pita bread. Kashke Bademjan is an eggplant with garlic and mint combined smoothly. A perfect combination with the pita bread. Chelo-kabob Koobideh, a ground meat that's combined with Angus beef and lamb with Persian spices, it was perfectly grilled. Koresht Fesenjoon, a chicken thigh cooked in dry roasted walnuts and pomegranate juice. This was tender, and the sauce had a mild sweet and sour taste to it. Koresht bademjan, a lamb shank that's braised with eggplant and tomato saffron, it was really tender and savory. My favorite dessert is the homemade Baklava, a sweet phyllo crust with pistachios, a perfect way to end the meal. Great service, definitely will come back again.

    Baba Ghanoush (eggplant).
    Lucy L.

    My favorite Persian restaurant in the SF Bay Area. Wide variety of consistently delicious dishes in a lovely atmosphere with good service and decent prices. I've had many entrees during the times I've eaten here, with or without meat. I recommend the hummus, baba Ghanoush (eggplant), Fancy Salad, Lamb Tongue, Joojeh Kebob (chicken kebob), poloo (basmati rice), chelo kebob koubideh with either beef & lamb or with chicken, the Khoresht Bademjan (lamb shank & eggplant), the organic salmon. It's a treat to dine here. Bring your friends & family and try more dishes by sharing family style.

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    Hands down the best Joojeh kebab I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I'm still dreaming about my meal

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    Food is always great quality, the gormeh sabzi is delicious! Soup is also very delicious and portions are enough to share between two.

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    Below average Persian food. Overpriced. Portions were average. Didn't like the lame AI generated photos praising the us and Israel

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    Thank you for the diarrhea. I was sick for three days. They also blocked me on Instagram. Never coming back.

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    Ask the Community - Maykadeh

    I will be going with a group of friends and we want to walk around the city before/after dinner. What is appropriate attire? Can we wear tennis shoes if the rest of out outfits are appropriate?

    There really isn't a dress code & there are all types of people walking around the city from super casual to business casual to people dressed up for a night at the show... I was wearing business casual but regular tennis shoes (black) for walking… Read more

    Is the dine in menu prices different from take out prices? The menu i was given when i dined in had $22 but I was charged 4$ more for chicken koobideh when bill came. If yes please update the menu being given to customers?

    Maykeadeh: Good Morning, just don't dress like a tourist.But it's important to be comfortable. Johnny

    Is it halal?

    The menu says halal at the top.

    Is there parking here?

    They have valet

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes, the meat is halal.

    Do they have 'kid friendly' food?

    I've seen kids there with their families. I would say yes. Unless you have specific kids' food in mind. I don't remember a section for kids' foods on the menus, however they have variety of food, dessert, appetizers, and drinks options that you can… Read more

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