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    Pakwan House

    3.0 (53 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    PAKWAN HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Karahi Curry
    Imran S.

    I had heard about Pakwan House through the radio so decided to check it out. we were there on a Friday evening but there was no one in the restaurant, which was an odd sign. we sat down and ordered beef samosas, chicken karahi, bihari beef and a variety of naan. the naan were excellent and delicious, the karahi was also good with good salan flavor, and the samosa was decent and tasted homemade. the bihari beef was the only disappointing aspect the customer service was good because when we said that the bihari beef wasn't good they offered complimentary dessert - a nice gesture the place was nicely decorated and decent food

    Mixed grill platter.  Chicken tikka, chicken boti, seekh kabob,
    Yasser H.

    Me and my BFF came here for dinner. We both were craving curry and grill, and she suggested Pakwan House. My family had recently hosted an event at their banquet hall and we liked the food that was catered. While the exterior may not be too appealing, and the interior ambiance was plain and simple, the restaurant itself was clean. We were greeted by person, who was the cashier, host and server at the same time. Later on, I did notice the owner come in as the restaurant had gotten busy. I believe he used to be a partial owner of Shahnai restaurant. My friend wanted samosas as appetizers, so we ordered a few of them. We also ordered daal (lentils), and a mixed grilled platter, which consisted of Chicken Tikka, Chicken boti, Seekh Kabobs with sautéed onions. Regardless of diet, one must order Naan with these items. Our samosas were hot n crispy. Daal was creamy and rich with flavor and the grilled items were very good. Naan came hot off the oven and was a perfect compliment to the meal. They had plenty of other grilled items and traditional dishes which are available on the menu. From what I hear, they also serve a buffet, which might be for lunch only. Inquire within. I do plan on visiting again soon.

    bihari roll.
    Saad F.

    I am obsessed with the malai chicken and beef bihari roll here. They put their heart and soul in everything they cook. I have tried quite a lot from their menu and keep coming back for more.

    Chai/Tea

    We had breakfast here. Per managment they recently took over the resturant. They were nice and friendly. We were there early and they accomadate us and got our order quickly. Halwa Puri is probably the best I had so far in Houston. Puri was soft, not too greasy and very authentic. Qeema partha tasted great fresh and home made feeling. Chai/tea was served in chainaak and pyalas. ( see pics) Great touch managment. If they maintain their food quality and standard they will be a hit breakfast spot.

    Fooda catering in Downtown
    Zain A.

    Found this place very childish and amateur at customer service. I placed an order through Grub Hub using first-time order promotion and while their system even accepted my order, some guy called a few minutes later telling me that they will only process the order if I add more items and increase the minimum price. Now, I get it if a restaurant sets these conditions for business purposes but come on now, it's a complete no-no to go back on the acceptance of an order that your system already processed. Why fight over a few dollars when you can lose customer loyalty in the process? And we all know Pakwan House can use some customer loyalty because the food here is plain average, to be generous. Stay away fellas!

    Juniett A.

    My food was delicious, the owner or person working there was extremely nice, and it's well priced. I loved this location overall and would definitely recommend.

    A delicious serving of chicken biryani is perfect for my cheat day on my low carb eating plan.
    Detra D.

    This is the second place I have tried chicken biryani. I usually drive several miles across town, but decided to give this neighborhood business a chance. It's a good thing I didn't check Yelp before deciding on this place. Don't let the unassuming exterior keep you from being adventurous. The inside is quaint and clean, which works for me. The quick glimpse behind the kitchen doors I managed to do didn't raise any red flags. They offer a minimal buffet for less than $11 a person. The one man in the front served as the host, cashier, and server was very pleasant as he greeted me with a smile. I ordered one order of chicken biryani to go and he fixed a to-go box from the food on the buffet. I really wish he had let me fix it myself, but it wasn't a deal breaker because he gave me a bountiful serving. Had I fixed it, I would have definitely added more than 1 chicken leg and 2 tiny pieces of chicken about the size of a ping pong ball. Other than the small amount of chicken, I thoroughly enjoyed the burst of flavors with various spices. On a personal side note, they could reduce the amount of what I assume were peppercorns in the dish. Overall, I am pretty sure I will be back, but will definitely ask for more chicken.

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    I can't believe I had never known about this hidden gem. Excellent food, fresh and tasty. Very nice flavors.

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    The food is good. Their naans are delicious and affordable! Good service and nice (although clustered) ambiance!

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    Loved the chicken corn soup and can't wait to get this and the chicken malai boti roll again. Also plan to try the karahi soon :)

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    went with family for dinner . great food and excellent customer service from Muhammad ( the owner )

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    Went there for brunch this morning, amazing halwa puri and nihari! It was so fresh and delicious.

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    Biryani and Paaya were absolutely amazing, great taste and wonderful flavors. Enjoyed my meal very much.

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    4.6(260 reviews)
    13.8 mi•West University
    •$$

    I had a good experience with Kasra Persian grill. The service was good, the food was yummy & I felt…read moreit was a great value. We had a larger party & ended up getting the family platter to split. We also got sides of the hummus and garlic sauce. Their hummus was really delicious! Definitely a standout. All the different kebabs on the family platter were yummy. I liked the chicken kubideh kebab the best! It was nice and juicy w/ good flavor. The jujeh, chicken kebab, and kubideh were all good, but could've been a bit more juicy for my tastes. But overall everything was yummy. The rices were good too - I liked the baghali the most. Ambiance was nice, it was pretty crowded and a bit on the louder, but had a nice and welcoming vibe. They had some interesting artwork. And value was great, it ended up not being too expensive for our table of 6. You can call and make a reservation, I recommend this on weekends as the place was pretty packed. Also - there's a parking garage in the middle of rice village with 2hrs free parking. Definitly recommend that as well because street parking can be hard to find

    I had read through Yelp that people could stand around outside waiting for a long time to get in…read moreduring peak hours because the food is so good. I have grown to trust the people who write reviews, so we went around 5:30-5:45 during the week; it turned out to be a good idea. There were just a few tables that had two, three, and four people. I've been going to restaurants for a long time and for those of you that also go, the moment you walk in there's a smell of food being prepared that wafts out from the kitchen. It's a good smell at Kasra. It was a tad early to get a true vibe, but I didn't care; I wasn't there for the vibe. Our waitress was great and knew what she was talking about. Friendly and polite, she checked on us frequently to make sure we were getting what we wanted. The food was very good and we enjoyed the different tastes from cold to hot appetizers. Make sure you try the hummus I don't stand in any line for anything, but that said if you're looking for the complete experience then go on the weekend around dinner time.

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    Rumis Kitchen

    4.4(424 reviews)
    11.8 mi•Galleria/Uptown

    Came here to celebrate a good friend's birthday and wasn't disappointed by their service nor food…read more Service was top-notched. We were seated promptly despite not having the full party. We appreciated that kind gesture. Every food item on the menu looked delicious. I decided on the Lamb Rack. Loved the texture of the lamb and loved the basmati rice. Lamb was cooked perfectly, and the rice was very fragrant. We were offered a complimentary Persian Ice Cream Sandwich which had an unique flavor. It wouldn't be a flavor for everyone, but to me, it was a perfect ending to a great entree as it was light and mildly sweet. Note that not all food options are halal. Their website is updated with the information and you could also ask the server for clarification. Absolutely adore the interior. The restaurant could get loud but still bearable. Complimentary valet parking is available. Self-parking is also available. Highly recommend to make reservation as the restaurant does get crowded during peak hours.

    It's ok to have a February birthday in September. Why not? It's still 2026, and when your favorite…read morepeople are around you, each day will find an excuse to celebrate. Since this place was a surprise venue for me, as soon as I saw the name "Rumi," I knew nothing could go wrong with it. I collected so many of Rumi's books, and having them around me makes me feel very peaceful. My family in Houston waited six months to celebrate my birthday due to my health issues, and I feel so blessed to have them around me. This place is always crowded, so please make a reservation even on weekdays. We went on weekdays, and even then we got a reservation for 8:45 pm. But honestly, every effort was worth it. We got there on time. Velet parking is available, but if you want to avoid more waiting, pass the restaurant, and you will see a big parking lot. We walked in and loved the interior, but it was very crowded with happy faces. We were seated in 5 minutes and started enjoying the ambiance and decor. It's a beautiful place to celebrate precious moments with your family and friends. Everyone loved our server, Zack, and his presence and approach. He talks so kindly with each of us. His recommendations were so good that we found every kind of dish for everyone, including vegetarian options. We started with sides, Thanks to Zack.

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    Avesta Persian Grill - Royal Platter for 6. About $107 plus tax and tip.

    Avesta Persian Grill

    4.6(769 reviews)
    5.4 mi•Westchase
    •$$

    On the recommendation of my friend, ordered food for pick up for my dad's birthday! I ordered…read morechicken kubideh, lamb, hummus, the house salad, and lots of seasme bread. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it! The portions were generous and the prices fair. I called to place the order and the person who answered gave me guidance on what to order and how much based on the number of guests! I'd definitely love to return and dine in.

    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.

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    Shandez Persian Grill - Lamb koobideh

    Shandez Persian Grill

    4.8(84 reviews)
    5.5 mi•Westchase

    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.

    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.

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    Cafe Caspian - Saffron ice cream

    Cafe Caspian

    4.4(393 reviews)
    4.5 mi•Westchase
    •$$

    This is one of my favorite restaurants!…read more My company usually host one of their board meetings here. They have a private room for parties and we typically utilize that room for the meetings. The restaurant is beautifully adorned with cultural art throughout. The booths also have embroidery from the region as well. Every dish is absolutely delicious! They also label gluten free, vegetarian and whether it contains nuts. If you have other food allergies or sensitivities, they can cater to it as well. Appetizer recommendations: Kashk E Bademjan and Hummus - rich creamy dip that goes perfectly with their complimentary homemade naan, herbs, radish and cheese. Sumptuous rice: Sweet- shirin pollow and javaher pllow Savory- sabzi pollow if you prefer more of the herb flavors Entrees: Lamb shank - the meat falls off the bone and it's delicious over a bed of rice. Beef Soltani - well-seasoned and tender. They serve it with a side of tomatoes, onions, jalapeño pepper and basmati rice. I always substitute the regular basmati rice with a sumptuous rice. Chenjah - i ordered the chicken and it was very well seasoned. The chicken was not dry and it also came with a side of tomato, onions, jalapeño and basmati rice (substitute it for the sumptuous rice and thank me later haha). Desserts: Pistachio ice cream is my favorite Baklava is rich, heavy and delicious Baklava cake is sweet but lighter than the baklava. Cheesecake is your typical. Overall, great customer service and very clean. I recommend this restaurant! Be sure to savor every bite.

    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,

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    Darband Shishkabob

    4.0(334 reviews)
    8.9 mi•Sharpstown
    •$

    My wife and i and our son and grandson enjoyed everything we tried. The lunch special skewer of…read morebeef shish kabob and skewer of boneless chicken with rice and bread and a canned soda.... was tender and full of flavor....and very reasonably priced. Our son got the same thing. My wife loved her mix chelo kabob plate, one skewer of beef kubideh (ground beef) and one skewer of chicken kubideh (ground chicken) with rice and bread. We loved helping her finish it off. They brought us a small coffee pot and three cups with some sqvory coffee...on the house. The front of the building had a sign saying they are the oldest Persian grill in Texas...established in 1986. We can see why they've been around as long as they have, great food and service and prices. You order at the counter. They have olive oil and sumac at the counter, they made nice additions to our meals.

    We came in a half hour before they closed. First time here…read more No one explained the order, pay and delivery process. We were just told to sit down, only on the right side of the dining area. Thought they would bring out the food. They rang a bell and called out a number. I looked at my receipt, saw the number and told my husband that we had to pick it up. It looks like a full service restaurant, but it's not. My husband walked up to the cashier's counter, expecting the order. The cashier pointed him to the other dining area. It was just placed on top of the food case, no counter. Someone verified it was our order before he took it. I'm short and if I were picking up a bowl of their lentil soup and can't see if the soup is level, there could be a spill. The lamb shank was good, but we had to ask for the sauce that normally comes with it. She brought it. The butter was melted, so dripped over the rice easily. I guess it was too much to ask that the bread plate include feta cheese like at other Persian restaurants. I don't recommend coming in late as the bread was very hard. Dipping it in the sauce helped.

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