Persepolis Grill

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3 years ago

Friendly service and delicious food. The lamb kabobs were the best. They were cooked medium to temp which was more than I wanted but was so surprised how soft and juicy they were. read more

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Shi B.

7 years ago

I was there two times already and I absolutely love their food. The first time I went there on Wednesday and it wasn't busy at all. But when I went on Sunday there were a lot more people. I'm going back again for sure. The only dish I didn't like was something with eggplant I don't remember the exact name but it had a strong apply cider kinda flavor and I didn't like it. Overall it's still 5 stars in my books read more

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Ehsan H.

3 years ago

The staff were extremely friendly, the atmosphere welcoming, and the food was absolutely fantastic! I got the Soltani, Mirza Ghasemi, among other things and everything was delicious and spot on. Thank you! read more

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Zahra K.

7 years ago

Great service, and delicious dishes at reasonable price. Tahdig might not be the best option as an appetizer. Koobideh is not the best one, but the Barg and Fesenjan are grade A. read more

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James A.

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5 years ago

Yum! First time having Persian food. For those who have not tried Persian cuisine before, it's similar to Mediterranean. I got the ground beef kebab which was super flavorful with a charred sear. Highly recommend. I also tried a puréed eggplant dish which was very good. Can't wait to try more dishes. read more

Persepolis Grill - Ground beef kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Michael G.

802

3 years ago

Mixed feelings about this restaurant. The interior has character, but also feels kind of dated and worn out. Service is very friendly which is quite nice. The food was just so so, including the dill rice just being too dried out and not enjoyable on my last visit. The chicken tasted decent but seemed slightly undercooked. Tea was not ready until after I had already finished eating, so it was a disappointment having to skip it. I didn't feel so well several hours after dining here, so I question if something was mishandled or done incorrectly during the preparation of my food. Maybe it was the chicken being slightly undercooked. Overall, maybe an average restaurant, but not at the level I had hoped for. read more

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Dan E.

751

3 years ago

Goto Persian food in Seattle -- awesome staff, huge portions, great value, taste is 2nd to none!

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Megan R.

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7 years ago

We came here for dinner last night, FINALLY! We have definitely been eyeing it on Yelp for a while. It seemed they had just gotten done with a dinner rush but we were seated right away at a clean table. We ended up ordering Mirza Ghasemi (an eggplant dip) and The King's Choice combination (3 different kabobs and rice) and the meal came with bread. We also ordered wine. It's not listed on their regular menu so if you are interested in that, they do serve wine and most likely beer. The food was very tasty! The dip was a nice appetizer to start with. The kabobs were very juicy, large and flavorful. It would've been nice if the combo had come with a little bit of sauce for the kabobs, maybe yogurt sauce BUT still very good without! The service was very friendly from start to finish. The inside is very nice, including the bathroom! I would recommend it and I look forward to coming back and trying new dishes. I really want to try their ice cream, looks yummy! read more

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Camille W.

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5 years ago

Delicious food and we keep coming back for more. I absolutely love showing people what Persian food is and how healthy and flavorful it is. Everything is grilled and seemingly traditional from what experience I've had with this cuisine. I would suggest ordering straight on the phone instead of via delivery companies - it bypasses the extra fees and they do give you a discount! Our favorite entrees are the chicken kaboob, koobideh, and the eggplant borani. The lamb was delicious too and I never eat lamb. Tender and juicy. My favorite rice is the one with the cranberries and turmeric! As simple as it sounds, the lavash eaten with the basil, sweet onion is a house favorite. It is so simple and yet so good! The roasted roma tomatoes adds that freshness and tartness that is distinct to Persian eats. All of this food for 3 people still gave us leftovers so trust that whatever you think you'll have for one will be plenty! Persian food is refreshing and tasty! There's nothing like it and Persepolis Grill provides :) read more

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Javan D.

124

3 years ago

Have not been here yet but the reviews and pictures says it all, great food and service at a nice location with great prices, visiting from California, you would pay 40% more for a lesser quality Persian foods in California. read more

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Soraya O.

3 years ago

this is one of the most authentic Persian restaurant with great quality and tasty food that I ever experienced. We ordered ground beef Kabob and Soltani , both were so delicious and very generous portions . Staff were so nice. Definitely will go back again. read more

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Elsa E.

Elite 24

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6 years ago

I wish Yelp had a half b/c I would give another half. Overall, great meal. We ordered takeout for a small group and had the eggplant borani, chicken kabob, and koobideh. Everything tasted great but was just a tad bland. It definitely needed salt (which we can easily add). The meat was tender. The rice was cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed the meal and would definitely go back! Try this place out, I'm sure you'd love it as well. read more

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U S.

2 years ago

The portions are huge, but the quality of the food is mediocre. Some menu items actually don't suit my taste at all. I refuse to eat there again. read more

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Sydney F.

3 years ago

The food was amazing! Authentic Persian food, The stews were homemade and the kabob was so flavorful and juicy! If you want amazing, authentic, Persian food please eat here. Seriously i am blown away!!!!! read more

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Sayena M.

6 years ago

I'm going to update my former review based on my my most recent experience: I used to go to Persepolis when I was studying at UW almost every two weeks. They have made a lot of improvements since then. [absolutely true] Their price is a bit high for students considering that they're located at the U District, but the portions are huge. [The have become smaller than before] The food is delicious and fresh, but it's always cold. [It wasn't cold, but it did take them almost 40 minuets to prepare the food] Also don't get their Tahdig, it might break your teeth. I don't say this based on a one time experience, I say this as a regular customer. I've tried everything on their menu, even the ice cream. It is tooooooo sweet. [I had it tonight and it tasted wonderful] I think except for the ones that I described, everything else tastes wonderful. I hope they can renovate their place to make it more pleasant for the customers. [They have!] If you want to go there with a group of friends, they will always have enough space! New update: The owner is absolutely wonderful and friendly. He makes sure that everyone are happy with their orders. However, the waiter who took our orders tonight spoke in an offensive manner. Although my friends couldn't understand persian, they felt the tension. He was not patient enough to explain the options and his lack of knowledge about the items in the menu was very transparent. read more

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Helene H.

4 years ago

I was so hopeful with this restaurant. The gheimei and gormei were both delicious and homemade. The app asked how we wanted the kubideh and steak, which was med rare, but everything was well done and dry. It was late in the day so maybe that's why. By the way, I think the Yogurt was homemade. read more

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Khaled E.

2 years ago

This is the most cheap and stingy restaurant I ever been to. The owner is fighting with the customers over a Somak tiny container that has about 5 grams of fake Somak (not even real Somak) . And when the customer said he will pay extra for it the owner acted as if he doesn't care about it. What a freaking cheap soul. Anyone who goes there has to bring his own salt , pepper and Somak too because there's a psychopath owner sitting there watching customers how much they use of these spices. read more

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Vinnie B.

120

5 years ago

Wonderful service! Thank you Sumi for your help! My God Father said you did a great job! read more

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Tomik N.

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5 years ago

Found my favorite Persian food Spot in Emerald City. Great food, koodideh was extremely high in quality and rice was very good plate. My wife Loved her plate as well food was very fulfilling and came with all condiments Persian food needs to have. Staff was very friendly and polite. Highly recommended. read more

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Sarah K.

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We had a great experience overall. Good food, nice ambience, decent prices and good service! The Ash reshteh needed improvement; it was a bit watery. But the Soltani, Egg plant dish and saffron ice cream were great! I really liked the pictures on the wall; wish they had labeled them. read more

Persepolis Grill - Saffron ice cream - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Katrin H.

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6 years ago

This is my go to place for Persian food.. They have a very friendly service. Try Their Vaziri kebab with barberry saffron rice. read more

Persepolis Grill - Vaziri kebab with barberry saffron rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dounia S.

4 years ago

Amazing food everything was absolutely delicious, tried so many different things and everything was beyond good truly enjoyed my experience here! Highly recommend, coming from California and having amazing persian food, i can say this is nothing less than California persian restaurants, highly recommend!! read more

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Sebastian R.

4 years ago

Food didn't get delivered. Waited one hour and no one showed up. Very disappointed in this order

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Anthony Z.

307

6 years ago

Living in U-District, I passed by this spot many times and decided to try it out recently. No regrets! It was my first time trying Persian food and it was amazing. I ordered the Koobideh Kabob plate which includes two ground skewers and rice. I definitely underestimated the portions and got full after eating 1 skewer and some scoops of rice. This turned into a dinner and lunch the next day. I enjoyed the seasoning and spices on this plate. Definitely recommend! Looking forward to trying more dishes here in the near future. read more

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Haleh N.

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5 years ago

Delicious food everytime, never disappointed. They have very traditional persian food and homemade taste like my grandma's food. The chicken kabobs are the most tender kabob you will ever have. Kashke bademjoon is the best The staff are very friendly. Thanks for feeding us taste of home read more

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John G.

4 years ago

Best middle eastern food on the ave by far! Open reasonably late but still excellent. Very friendly staff. I always get the Barg. Also a nice place to hang out at for lunch. read more

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Uyen C.

Elite 23

6 years ago

Super yummy! I came here with my boyfriend. The staff was very attentive to us and checking in to make sure we enjoyed our meal. For an appetizer we ordered the Mast-o-moosir, and for our main course we ordered the Zereshk polo with chicken, and Koobideh and Barg kabobs. For dessert we got the Faloodeh. PLENTY of food for two! The mast-o-moosir was great! Really glad we had it to eat with our flatbread as well as our rice in our main dishes. The Koobideh was incredible and easily our fav. Very tender and flavorful. The Barg was still good, but slightly overcooked for us/a bit too tough. The rice that came with the chicken had dried cherries in it that were a great touch of flavor. The Faloodeh was amazing as well. Highly recommend! read more

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Shahin A.

4 years ago

The place is very dirty. From tables, dishes, utensils, and glasses, to the wall and bathroom, service counter, everything I looked, it was dirty. Food was ok, I went there on recommendation of a friend, and only because of food. Considering how dirty the customer area was, I don't want to even imagine how dirty the kitchen could possibly be. Eat the food, paid, and walked out, in a hope that I don't get sick. I hope this review is view buy the owner(s) and do something about the image of there business. I will not go there again, and will not recommend it to anyone. read more

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Reese H.

4 years ago

Just a few minute walk from my apartment, decided to try this place out since I'm a huge fan of middle-eastern cuisine. Wonderful ambiance with Persian music and decor inviting us in, great and attentive service from the staff, and a very tasty meal from start to finish! Kabobs are always an option for this guy, so I got the Bakhari combo with the chicken and barg, while my friend got the lamb rack. Well seasoned, flavorful, juicy meats, and the mast-o-moosir was a dip we couldn't stop scooping on our rice, meats, and lavish bread. The atmosphere felt more upscale than a typical kabob place, and the food tasted anything but typical! read more

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R S.

3 years ago

We were visiting from LA. I wanted something healthy and balanced for dinner so I opted for this place due to the high reviews. It was a great decision. From the moment we entered we were greeted and seated immediately. The servers were very attentive and we were constantly checked on. Everything was delicious. We ordered Koobideh, Flank Steak, Chicken, Rice, and Salad. I would love to return if I'm ever in Seattle again. read more

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Rachel C.

7 years ago

Stopped in for lunch during the week after a walk through Ravenna Park. We were seated immediately and given a pitcher of water and a basket of warm lavash, accompanied by a plate of mint, parsley, raw onion, and wrapped pats of butter. I ordered a chicken kebab and my husband ordered a spicy barg (steak) kebab. Chicken was really tender and it was served with an insane amount of rice (like 4+ cups?), but I kind of wish there had been a sauce or something with it. This would have been a 3-star review - I mean, the food was fine and the portions were big, but the service brought it down to 2 stars and here's why: the waitress was fairly unfriendly in both her tone and her facial expressions, and at the very end of the meal when she brought the bill, my husband handed her his credit card, and she says, "Do you have cash?" while staring at him. He's like, "Uh...I think so," and starts looking through his wallet while the waitress just continues staring, and I'm thinking - doesn't this place take cards? On my way to the bathroom, I passed their cashier station, where I could clearly see a credit card sticker for Visa/Mastercard, so I have no idea what that was about. We ended up leaving a bigger tip than normal despite the odd situation because my husband didn't have any smaller bills on him. I probably wouldn't go back because of this specific experience, to be honest. It was rude and off-putting. read more

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Carolyn L.

5 years ago

We stopped by on Saturday night. It was weird, as there was only one table seated for dinner. Our "waitress" was about 13 years old. She asked us if we wanted something to drink, and I asked what types of wine by the glass they had. She shook her head. I asked if that meant they didn't have any, and she replied that they didn't have beer or wine available any longer. I asked "what happened?" and she looked embarrassed and then said that their liquor license expired. The whole place felt different, and I don't know if it changed hands or what. We got up and decided to go somewhere else. read more

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Sina R.

7 years ago

This place is furnished really in a old way! It is dark and the lights have not been designed well! The food is lacking spices definitely! The lady who is waitress there will bring the food while her finger is in the food on the dish. That was disgusting!! Please use a tray to bring the food! However the guy who is working here named "Kaveh" is a very welcoming guy with a sense of humor. That was why I gave 3 stars. I recommend to them to add more lights there and have the chef to add more flavors to the foods. read more

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Anas J.

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One of my favorite Persian places in town, portions are huge, food are tasty, regardless of what you order it is gonna taste good. Very nice staff that always smile and give you suggestions. Tip: the rice portion is so big so always ask for half rice half salad. read more

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Claire Q.

4 years ago

Great flavors, and good value even though prices are on the higher side (big portions). The kebabs here are always a bit, and are gluten free which a plus for sharing with friends with dietary restrictions! also love the eggplant dishes, and have enjoyed basically everything else I've tried on a whim from here. read more

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Jeff B.

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2 of us had lunch. FOOD: 3.5 - Lamb Shank stew: 3.5. very tender, served with rice. - Tabouleh salad: 2.5. SERVICE: 3.5. Friendly and prompt. AMBIANCE: 3.0. read more

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5517 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
University District
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(206) 524-3434
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Hours

What time does Persepolis Grill open?

Persepolis Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Persepolis Grill close?

Persepolis Grill closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Persepolis Grill closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Persepolis Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Persepolis Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Persepolis Grill have catering options?

Yes, Persepolis Grill does have catering options.

Does Persepolis Grill serve alcohol?

No, Persepolis Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Persepolis Grill allow dogs?

No, Persepolis Grill does not allow dogs.

Does Persepolis Grill have TVs?

Yes, Persepolis Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Persepolis Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Persepolis Grill has bike parking.

Does Persepolis Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, Persepolis Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does Persepolis Grill have parking?

Yes, Persepolis Grill has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Persepolis Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Persepolis Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Persepolis Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Persepolis Grill has free WiFi.

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Specialties

All Halal Persian (iranian) cuisine : kabob's, stews, great rice, samovar tea and amazing treats. Vegetarian options as well.

History

Established in 2012.

10 years experience in food business. Owner of 3 iranian, Greek and Italian restaurants in seattle, Kirkland and Monroe.

Meet the Business Owner: kevin, Kaveh R.

10 years of experience in food business. Owning 3 restaurants in washington. 1.Bella balducci Monroe 2.Bella balducci Kirkland 3.Persepolis grill seattle

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Mine is the eggplant platter. The eggplant comes out as almost a purée paste. I'm not sure what spices they use, but it is delicious!

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Great food and flavors. We love Persian cuisine and this was really good. We shared a kotlet and it…read morehit the spot. So flavorful. We saw two cute aunties preparing food with love. Do not miss this!

Got something from yet another vendor in Pike Place Market that has Middle Eastern food. Farvahar…read moreis where to get the classics like shawarma and more. It has plenty of meaty and vegetarian options. Good location close to lots of other popular places and events. The prices aren't as good as they used to be, which is the only bad thing. A bigger place than it looks. It's got a good amount of tables, and there's enough room for group seating. The place still isn't big, but it's not one of those place you can only order it as takeout. Has the basics. It's about $12 for a plate. I got the Borani Eggplant. This is roasted with spices and walnuts. Good stuff and pretty filling. She got the Veggie Plate. This is basically just beans and rice. Most of the menu is meaty. There's beef and lamb kebabs that are popular. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed. They haven't been open for a long time it seems.

Small restaurant, tucked in the corner

1/2 Beef and 1/2 chicken kabob with grilled tomato and saffron rice

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Mamnoon

3.9(1.2k reviews)

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We came here around 8pm, and were greeted by a lovely host. Our server recommended a couple dishes…read moreto start off with, and we ordered a few drinks. The drinks were great and the ambiance was lovely, our party was sat at a large round table which really emphasized the family-style approach of this spot. My favourites of the night were the chicken, the cauliflower, and the dips! Unfortunately we were not informed that the kitchen was going to close about 20 minutes after we sat down. This meant that we weren't able to add more dishes, as what we had ordered wasn't enough for all of us to feel completely full. It was a solid spot with good vibes, but for the price point, I would hope that the service and communication would be more attentive.

I love Mamnoon's new Happy Hour! From 5:00 - 6:30 every evening you can pick from a smaller happy…read morehour menu at steep discounts. As always, they have excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The cocktails are unique. I recently enjoyed a cocktail with vodka, pineapple, passion fruit, and cinnamon simple syrup, with some kind of interesting dried leaves or seeds on the rim. Delicious!

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4.5(149 reviews)

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We had babaganoush with warm pita bread for starters and the dinner for two. Generous portions and…read moreeverything was so fresh, tender and grilled to perfection! Saffron ice cream for dessert garnished with pistachios was light and delicious. Warm friendly service. We look forward to another visit soon.

WOW. Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. Grows fresh and very flavourful and the home…read moremade Dubai Chocolate cake is was over the top delicious. We have to take that home and enjoy later. Service very friendly and helpful suggesting various meals.

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Lobby counter

The lamb is so delicious

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Fantastic, authentic Lebanese food. The food is very fresh and prepared fast. The dining room is…read morelarge, clean and has a great vibe. Staff are always polite and attentive. We love coming here for lunch.

As you enter the restaurant you feel royal and luxurious . The gorgeous lights and spacious place…read more As a vegetarian we had a variety of option under appetizers and main course. Food was great. Server was helpful in deciding the menu. We ordered Spicy hummus,muhammara, harra fries and arambeet as appetizers. For main course we had falafel plate. The quantity is too good and too much. Also we get fresh breads.

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Zeitoon Grill House

3.9(311 reviews)

4.9 mi

We were in Kirkland overnight on Easter for an early surgical appointment on Monday. After walking…read morearound to stretch our legs from the drive we ducked into Zeitoon Grill House for some Persian cuisine. Based on decor I wondered if it had been a pub or steakhouse once in its life: lots of paneled and coffered wood, chandeliers, and wooden booths with coat hangers. We started with the baba ghanouj and ordered the fesenjan and a beef kobideh for meals. The meals came with a salad to share rather than small individual salads on the plate which was a nice touch. The staff was able to provide some veggies with the baba ghanouj since my partner in crime can't have bread. The baba ghanouj was great - exactly the smoky eggplant flavor I was craving when I saw the sign for Persian cuisine. The kobideh was nice and tender - you could taste the onion. The fesenjan was also extremely good. One question: Who eats this much rice in one dish? The rice was very good - but it is a lot of rice. I haven't had Persian like this since we had Persian neighbors who invited us over.

Zeitoon opened in downtown Kirkland many years ago, replacing the Central 21 Steakhouse. Much of…read morethe interior still has the original dark room steakhouse décor. The center area hosted a huge group with multiple tables pushed together. I have avoided Zeitoon all these years because they are higher cost, not necessarily justifiable since there are lower cost Persian foods or similar Mediterranean restaurants in the area. I finally decided to try them. Our server answered my questions, including his favorites. Two questionable/sketchy things happened: 1. Our server recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, which he said is great with the optional soft-boiled egg. Sounds good. We ordered it. The optional egg is $2, which is not identified on the menu. (See photo) 2. When he recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, we asked him to remove the Mast O Khiar which we initially chose. I said we only want one appetizer. He nodded and said OK. When the Mirza Ghasemi arrived, so did the Mast O Khiar. They put both on the table and immediately left. I flagged the original server to remind him we said to remove it, but a different person showed up instead. He: "You want to cancel this? No problem." and took the yogurt away. I did not order this; it is not me canceling. Minus 0.5 stars from overall rating. The Food: Mirza Ghasemi + egg, $14 +$2 - 2.5 Stars This eggplant dish is the one recommended by our server. We do enjoy eggplant dips, especially warm versions. The optional "soft boiled egg" is not an American version but tiny threads of yellow egg bits mixed within the eggplant mixture. Honestly, we cannot taste the egg. It is borderline a scam. This dish would be 3.5 stars if it was $14 at the menu price, which is already on the high side. A $16 eggplant dish is delusional. Lamb Shishlik Kebab, $36 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Lamb rack marinated and chargrilled (see menu photo) I knew I would not see a rack of lamb on my plate. I got four lamb chops. Meat quality wise, this is excellent. It comes with a ton of basmati rice and a salad with a refreshing light dressing. This is a bit spendy for the quantity of meat, but taste is good. Soltani Shishlik, $42 - 3.5 Stars This is the exact same dish as above except add a skewer of grounded beef kebab. This kebab, and I quote my hubby, is "not that good". Same comment for the rest of the dish. A basket of lavash bread arrived at the table. I believe it came with the Mirza Ghasemi. We have eaten many lavash breads, commonly used as wrap so it is grilled and/or heat-pressed with oil on the surface. These lavash breads are simply warmed. I learned they taste terrible that way. The surface has a sandpaper texture and still taste like sandpaper when eating it. If I paid for this separately, I would be upset.

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Top Sirloin Kebab (Called Barg, or Soltani)-- Tender prime top sirloin beef marinated and chargrilled...zoom

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This continues to be super tasty every time I go as well as high-quality. And everyone that works…read morethere is just so friendly Today I got a order to go for the first time and it was great. Just as good when I eat there which is not always the case with restaurants Here is a photo of the chicken kebab order to go

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3.9 mi•Denny Triangle

Good food, quick service, and good price. Great place for quick dinner while between meetings.read more

Wow, that was really tasty. In a land of bland bowls on every corner this place really hit the…read morespot. Sometimes chicken just tastes the same at quick lunch counters but this was a fresh and zesty flavor I haven't had before. It was so good! Service was fast and they offered me a drink in a quiet cozy spot during a busy weekday. I'm all in!

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Kabul Afghan Cuisine

4.4(508 reviews)

1.0 mi•Wallingford

I am so sorry to hear that Kabul Afghan Cuisine is closing. I became a big fan during COVID, but…read morerecently went here is person when I heard the owners were retiring and they were going to close. The restaurant is comfortable (but if you are to go before they close, get there early because lines are long). Service was friendly and great. For appetizers, we had Bolani (potato turnovers) and Burta (eggplant and garlic). Both were unique dishes are really delicious, everyone in our party loved them and they were gone quickly. However what I love and will miss so much are the kabobs. I leaned to the lamb, but often got the steak. They were always cooked perfectly with just the ideal combination of spices. Really delicious. They will be missed.

Kabul Afghan Cuisine absolutely blew me away. I came with my friends, a party of 5 so we had to…read morewait about 10-15 mins but it was 10000% worth it. We shared a bunch of appetizers: bolani, burta, and the mushroom qorma. Burta was my fav but every single dish was so flavorful. For my mains, I got the murgh kebab.. the chicken was so tender and well-marinated but the flavored rice stole the show for me. Also the place feels super authentic, cozy, warm, not trying too hard, just real. And the owner was hilarious, so witty, and made the whole experience feel extra special. You can tell he cares and it shows. Now the saddest part: I just found out this restaurant has been around for decades and is closing forever soon. Truly heartbreaking! I really wish I'd discovered it sooner. If you've been meaning to go, don't wait. This spot is a gem and def deserves a visit before it's gone. FYI, it closes on Jan 3rd 2026!

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Yalla Seattle

4.6(210 reviews)

3.6 mi•Capitol Hill

From looking at the menu, I haven't seen too many of the items listed offered here in Seattle. This…read morewas exciting to me as I enjoy food from the Middle Eastern part of the world, and the entrees do look very enticing! We went on a Saturday around 2pm and it wasn't too busy at the takeout window. The restaurant is only takeout - there are benches right next to the takeout window, but there are only enough spots for 8 - 12 people (2-3 people per bench). The only other seating is at the nearby street seating offered by the neighboring bars, which I can see being restricted during peak hours. Parking can be very difficult if you plan on driving, there is only street side parking that is usually full, and nearby paid parking in lots. Service is fast, after we got our order, we only waited 5-8 minutes for our food. We got their recommended Soujouk (Beef) and Cheese Wrap for $16. The wrap is long, I would say about 13 - 14 inches long, and I can definitely seeing most people getting full after enjoying one of these. The flavors are nice and you can taste the spices from the sausage - I could taste cinnamon front and center with other earthy spices lingering in an aftertaste. The wrap is very decadent, the cheese is hearty and indulgent and that with the spiced sausage and textural difference with the cucumbers is pleasing. Do note with how indulgent this wrap is, you will accumulate a ton of oil in your wrapper as you enjoy it - a nap afterwards is in your future if you eat a whole wrap! I think that Yalla Seattle is a good stop to try these cuisines in a casual manner and the price is reasonable. There are some other items on the menu that kept my attention and I would totally revisit to try the other items offered by this restaurant.

The batinjan (eggplant) and labneh wrap here has now taken its place in my pantheon of best…read moreeggplant bites I've ever had. Yalla is a walk up window, and there are just a couple of benches right outside where you can eat, and according to other reviews you can also go to Montana Bar next door with your food. The menu is posted in a couple places right next to the ordering window, and it's pretty easy to parse. Almost everything there is what I'd consider a "portable food", meaning something you don't need a plate, fork, and knife to eat, which makes sense given that it's not a sit down restaurant. They have veggie saj, meaty saj, mezze, a few sides, and a dessert. I really like their concise menu. We tried the baba ghanoush ($9.5), which comes with saj on the side, a batinjan and labneh saj wrap ($12), and a halloumi grilled cheese (halloumi grilled inside saj, $13). As you can tell, the saj underpins everything at Yalla, and their saj is excellent. Warm, soft, flaky, and tearable, it is perfect for both dipping and wrapping and grilling. The batinjan and labneh wrap is bursting (literally) with tender grilled eggplant, a rich sauce, and tangy, creamy labneh. It is truly one of the most delicious eggplant dishes I've ever had. The halloumi grilled cheese definitely hits the spot, and is more filling than you think by looking at it. Baba ghanoush is so smooth and flavorful, and I love the pomegranate seeds on top! The folks who work there are super nice, very friendly, and food comes out quickly. Prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be back to try some of their meaty saj! This place is going into my regular rotation, for sure.