Hidden gem in the sea of lunch spots in Mira Mesa. We called in our lunch order ahead of time for takeout. I wanted to try the ghormehsabzi stew, but they let me know that they only have it available on Tuesdays. As it was a Wednesday, their special for that day was tahchin with chicken ($20). I have never tried tahchin before but it was lovely. It's similar to tahdig in that it is a rice dish with a crispy bottom, but is binded with eggs and yogurt. The dish was a bit heavy on its own, the side salad with yogurt dressing was absolutely necessary to add a little freshness to the large portion of rice. The koobideh wrap was great and will look forward to getting that again. read more

Paradise Kabob - Tahchin with chicken - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was exquisite!!! So delicious!! We have eaten in many Persian restaurants, but this is by far is one of the best! Their food is like home made! The best tahdig!! We love their delicious delicate crispy tahdig! Their koobideh kabob is so tender and juicy!! Their rice is so delicious and buttery!! I didn't have to add butter to it!! The service is excellent!!! The owners were so kind, and gave us the best service. This is our new Persian place to go in San Diego! read more

Paradise Kabob - This is the koobideh kabob with rice and that delicious piece of tahdig, and salad. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

I enjoyed a tasty Kobideh Kabob Wrap from this Middle Eastern Eatery. The wrap came with a single flame grilled ground sirloin kebab, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and parsley, and a tasty homemade sauce. You can choose between lavash or pita bread. I had the lavish and the meal also came with a side of what looked and tasted like tzatziki sauce for $12.99 plus tax. The sirloin kebab was well seasoned and offered a very good beef flavor. It was also tender. The house sauce in the wrap was delicious and so was the yogurt sauce on the side. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were fresh. The area the wrap needed improvement was the lavish bread. It was cold on arrival, so not only was it cold but had a slight dry texture. The wrap after it has been wrapped spending thirty seconds on each side would have made a huge difference. The service was super friendly at the counter. This place is definitely a family owned business. They offer comfortable inside and outside seating. read more

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Generous portions and freshly prepared food! Great place to pick up a healthy meal - a beef koobideh kebab made with ground meat, chicken kebob and rice and salad. read more

Paradise Kabob - Kabob Mix Plate #2 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

I want this plate of food every day now. Wish I lived closer (than 7 hours away lol). I got the falafel plate and added a chicken kebab. Every bite was delicious read more

Stopped here for a quick bite. This was a Togo order. I ordered the beef kabob plate. It came with beef rice and veggies. The food was good. Descent amount for one person. Reasonably priced $16. The place is small inside but there are tables if you want to in Definitely worth checking out. read more

Paradise Kabob - Beef Koobideh Kabob plate (1 Skewer) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

New favorite Persian food place unlocked!! I ordered the Koobideh kabob plate and it was delicious. This small establishment is located within a small plaza so parking wasn't an obstacle. Definitely coming back. Update: Came back a week later read more

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Good food. Reasonable price . Very friendly service by owners. Will look forward to returning. read more

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This hidden gem is by far my favorite Persian / Mediterranean food. They really know what they're doing and make the every dish as you order. Every bite is so delicious and can tell it's made with pride. I love that it's a family company and they give you that home cooked taste. No other place over the 30 years of having Persian food has come close to this. The place is small but that's the point and it's very clean and well taken care of. It's hard for me to not go back for seconds after leaving the office to have dinner! read more

Paradise Kabob - Filet Mignon Shish Kabob (Skewer) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

Simple hole-in-the-wall place with small menu, but great kabobs! I wish they had a more authentic dressing on the salad and that they offered some kind of sauce (tzatziki maybe), but the food is very good. read more

Kebabs are very good with this place especially the brief kebab I go there once a week the foods great and fresh cuisine

Fantastic, rice was perfect. Protein was perfectly seasoned. I even like knife skills and how they prepare the food. Absolutely impressed and will be back for more. If you have a sweet tooth stay for baklava... made in house and it was the best I have ever had. Also we had a large group with a lot of orders... no issues or mess ups at all. Temperature was perfect too!!! read more

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Excellent customer service. We recently found this place and decided to check it out on Tuesday evening. We are a family of 4. We ordered the koubideh plate, a chicken kebab plate and two combos one of them included the fillet mignon kebab. I personally liked the koubideh the best! The portions were big. Everything tasted really good! My youngest who is a picky eater, ate everything from his plate. Everything was delicious! We would definitely go back! read more

I am a fan of Paradise Kabob! I was intending to eat at the Indian buffet in the same strip mall, but it was closed for remodeling, so I decided to give Paradise a try. Not disappointed! I ordered the Chicken Kabob plate, which came with a large serving of rice, a small salad, and a couple of grilled veggies. Everything tasted fresh and healthy. The owners were very friendly, and the ambiance was casual as a lunch place really should. Next time I have a hankering for Persian food, I know where to go! read more

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Paradise Kabob has taken over the former space of Pauly's Pizza Joint which has moved to an end corner suite in the Miracrest Plaza that used to house a Subway. The words 'Persian Kitchen' hung beneath the marquee sign so I stopped in recently to check out this new Middle Eastern cuisine eatery. There were about half a dozen tables for dine-in seating. A menu screen hung on a wall to the left of the service counter, but it was easier to look at one of the take-out sheets. Appetizers and wrap sandwiches were listed on one side while the other side featured entrees, salads, and specialty stews. The last category looked intriguing, however my taste buds weren't adventurous enough. The Kabob Mix Plate #2 was my choice. Shish kabob and boneless chicken kabob were the proteins that were served with basmati rice, grilled tomato, onion, parsley, and a salad. The cubes of chicken were some of the juiciest I have tasted at any restaurant so kudos to the chef. I preferred that meat over the filet mignon chunks which was probably a first for me. What I would like to have seen for this combo was less rice and the addition of a spread like hummus or baba ghanoush with some pita bread. That would have elevated this plate to match the $27 price tag. The service from the staff was fine. The business will need to advertise to let the public know they are operating now because this plaza has numerous dining choices, not to mention competition from other spots along Miramar Rd. read more

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I first became aware of this fine establishment from one of our very own Elites. And on Emmett's recommendation alone, I gave this Iranian restaurant a spin. Now my experience has been in San Diego (25 years) that most Iranian restaurants get either the protein right and the rice wrong, or vice versa. Here we happily get BOTH with a true value that is easy on your wallet. A Mom & Pop with Junior and Big Brother at the ready for extra close service to your every whim, i.e. More of this and of that, etc. All requests are greeted with a happy welcoming smile. Only been open for a few weeks these good folks have placed everything they have on this restaurant and it shows. See Photos. Will CERTAINLY return read more

Paradise Kabob - Inside - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

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What a find! Very delicious food, we ordered a whole family order and the kabobs were perfect! Very quick service and friendly, they threw in some fried chip-like snacks as well. Well worth the price, will definitely be returning. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful normally it's the lesser, but here the chicken deserves a center spot! Wish I had pictures but next time I'll make sure to fill up the reel. 5 stars earned. read more

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It was a day when I am so confused with what lunch will I get, check yelp and decided to try out the Persian Food, I ordered the Beef Kobideh and this food makes my lunch hunting really good, I like it when they put some salad and pepper, also comes with fermented onions and grilled tomato, finshed up the salad first then i was suprised when I taste that kobideh, its good and i really like its flavor, it is perfect, what I hate on food is when it is too salty, but this one is balanced, The meal makes it kind of satisfied lunch... I will come back again. read more

Paradise Kabob - Beef Kobideh $14.99 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

Some of the best Persian food I've had. So yummy! I highly recommended the filet kabob. The couple working there are very nice and make you feel at home. I will definitely come back more often!! read more

Food was amazing and very good and delicious. By a coincidence yesterday looking for kabob place I found it and I did not regret it. Good amount of food and price was reasonable so tender and I'll recommend if you happen to be in San Diego you must go to this place. Family owned very nice and friendly couple. Will go back 100 percent once back in San Diego read more

Feels Like Home - One of the Best Kebabs in San Diego! If you're craving food that tastes like it was made with love, Paradise Kabob is the spot. From the moment you walk in, the friendly staff makes you feel like family. The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and welcoming -- but the real star is the food. The kebabs are some of the best I've had in San Diego -- perfectly seasoned, juicy, and grilled to perfection. Every bite tastes homemade, like something straight from a family kitchen. The rice, sides, and sauces are all fresh and full of flavor. You can tell they care about quality here. This place is a hidden gem on Miramar Road. If you're looking for authentic flavor and genuine hospitality, don't miss it. read more

What a find! We loved this little place. A family-run restaurant with delicious food. It's quiet and clean with friendly, efficient service. We had the chicken kabob with rice and also ordered the hummus. All delicious and well portioned. We took some home, and it was just as good the next day. The chicken was moist, and everything was wonderfully seasoned. We will be back! read more

Paradise Kabob - Chicken Kabob and hummus - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to this year old spot a few times now and the food and the service have been spot on every time. The location is in a tightly packed shopping center right across from where Tenkatori is and the space is a bit small but feels comfortable and cozy for dine-in. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife team from what I understand and they are both very personable and welcoming. They take online and phone orders which is convenient and they keep the interior of the restaurant very clean. The Koobideh Kabob plates and the Ghormeh Sabzi are what I have ordered most often and they have both been exceptional each time. The Koobideh is seasoned and grilled just right and the Ghormeh Sabzi tastes fresh and is not overly oily which is a common problem in a lot of places. Overall it is a solid spot for lunch or dinner and arguably the best Persian restaurant currently in SD. read more

The best meal of my life . I was grabbing to go. Service is exceptional! Pretty nice people! Thank you! read more

Paradise Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

Came back after almost a year and the food is still very good and it's very authentic. The service is quick. read more

Paradise Kabob - Koobideh (Ground Sirloin) Kabob plate (2 Skewer) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

My go to spot always amazing delicious food that's fresh and made with love! Highly recommend 10/10, Service is amazing overall great place to eat when your'e hungry. My go to meal is Kabob mix plate #1 highly recommend! read more

Paradise Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

This is by far the best Persian food you can find in San Diego, not even a question. You would be surprised at its location though, between a liquor store and an Asian restaurant but do not let that fool you. This restaurant has the *best* Persian food. We usually get the Zeresh Pollo with our lunch or dinner plates and choose the filet and chicken kebobs, I am not a huge fan of khoobideh in general but if there is one place I would consider eating it, it is here. On a side note, Persian cuisine is so much more than kebabs and rice. Try their stews if you want to really be blown away at the flavors it can pack. They have specials on weekdays for stews and I highly recommend it. Further to the food, the establishment is clean, run by a husband wife team that keeps things tight, neat and clean and the quality is *never* a hit or miss, something rare for a restaurant. I just wish they were in a more visible location so the word can spread faster. I have eaten at some of the best Persian restaurants and home cooked Persian food in LA and SD, and I can tell you with some certainty- this is as good as it gets! Just give it a try, you won't be disappointed. This quality of food belongs in a formal sit down restaurant inside the Wynn Las Vegas ! read more

Hands down the most delicious Persian food and absolutely incredible staff! Super friendly and accommodating.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon to try something different. Never been here before. Walked in and was greeted right away. Checked out the menu and got the kobideh kabob wrap, French fries and a drink. Overall the wrap was tasty, i just wished there was more kobideh/meat in the wrap. Lots of lavash, lettuce left over. Fries were standard. Maybe I'll come sometime again and try something different. If I could, it'd be a 2.5 instead of 3. Pretty mid as the kids say. read more

Wow, filet sandwich to die for. Absolutely the best I've had in a long while. Worth it!!!! 100%

Genuinely some of the most amazing and authentic Persian food. We got the Plate #1 and #3, pita bread with eggplant dip, and baklava. Everything was perfect! Such a warm and inviting environment with the best service. Can't wait to come back! read more

Paradise Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Diego, California

The kidney bean dish I had gave me the runs and was not what I expected... the salad with feta was literally sprinkled with minimal feta and it was just the store bought Athenos (they showed me when I asked where is the feta)... I'd have expected more larger pieces like m off the feta block maybe from a Mediterranean market nearby. I want to support local and they were trying. A- for effort and c for my dish... Definitely should have just stuck with a kebab. read more

We are Persian and this is very home cooking and authentic food. Wish the koobideh kabobs were thicker, so many different parts to salad are not necessary. Overall cozy and delicious! read more

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One of the best kabob shops in SD. Great food, aroma and ambience. Regular fo to for my wife and I. Love the hospitality and attention to detail. read more

This was our first time here and will not be the last! Ordered koobideh and grilled chicken kabobs. They were both so good we should have ordered more! The place looks unassuming in a small strip mall location, but it's family owned and the owners have amazing service. read more

Great food, easy catering and always on time! Always there for a happy Nowruz! Love picking up and going to the party, no fuss!

Delicious spot for Persian food in Miramar with great portions for the price. I highly recommend getting the lunch special, which is a Koobideh Kabob (ground sirloin) wrap that comes with a drink! read more

Love this place! Great and authentic Persian food. This place is all about home made quality and taste. The super delicious burger is a MUST TRY! Salads and veggie eggplant dip (Kashk e bademjan) are so tasty!!! And the garlic sauce is amazing... I'm glad I found the place to order all my future parties food!!! The great atmosphere and welcoming attitude of the owners are indeed the cherry on top! read more

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Delicious food. Excellent quality. I got the beef and chicken kebab salad and everything came out super yummy. The meat had the perfect flavors and the baklava was super tasty! read more

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Food was great, service was very good. I took one star off due to parking (really scarce and tight). But this is not the fault of the restaurant. read more