Persian flavors and Mally are the reasons to visit this out-of-way kitchen. My wife and I stopped in for lunch while looking at another nearby shop. We were greeted warmly by David, the assistant, and he explained each of the available dishes on the trays stacked on the shelving unit. We chose pirashkis, flaky dough filled with meats or veggies, and plenty of yummy spices. Our two favorites were the tomato and the chicken and sausages. Mally, the owner and top chef, engaged us in conversation that felt like we were welcome guests in her home, specifically the kitchen. Mally gave us a plate of fresh greens from her garden complete with edible Nasturtium flowers. Very limited seating was available inside and the breezeway outside had a number of tables where we enjoyed our food and a cool breeze. After our lunch, we walked back to the kitchen to tell Mally how delicious everything tasted and I picked up a baklava to go. Tasty walnut and honey in layered philo dough was a great finish lunch. This woman-owned small business is worth supporting, IMO, for all the reasons above. Additional Note: Rice and stew options are available as noted by other Yelpers. read more

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The food is very tasty and vegan and gluten free by default. You can also add meat if you want to. The service is great and the owner is very nice and welcoming. Definitely suggest this place to anyone who is in the area around lunch time. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Eggplant stew and pomegranate stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Pomegranate Kitchen Limited parking This place has the feel of a small family owned restaurant. There were just 2 people in the kitchen. The owner was clearly the chef and in charge as she did a lot of the ordering and cooking, and the second guy seemed like a really new employee. Unlike previous reviews, they actually take credit cards. The menu was simple as there weren't too many options. I got the Package (rice and stew) and did the mixed rice with the jewel rice base and the pomegranate stew. I also ordered the lamb shank. The food came out at a decent time. The mixed rice was amazing! I loved the onions and carrots and some of crispy rice parts. The pomegranate stew was unlike anything I've had before but it really well with the lamb shank. The lamb shank was perfectly and the sauce was great. If I had just had the rice and pomegranate stew, something would have been missing. But with the lamb shank, it was delicious! My only recommendation would be that the rice could have used a slight dash of salt and pepper to bring out the flavor even more. The food was on the pricier side but this is definitely a great place to get some Persian food. read more

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"Like eating at a delightful Persian friend's house..." This hole-in-the-wall is REALLY tucked away and hard to find. There are some other things to be aware of upfront: not many choices (3 rice variants and 3 stew-like main dishes), only accepts checks & cash, basically no indoor seating, and limited hours (close at 6:30pm, and closed completely on Sundays and Mondays). That said, it's very much like going to your friend's mom's house for dinner. The owner was WONDERFULLY nice to us and really treated us like honored guests for coming. She let us sample all the dishes before buying and gave insightful comments (no meat, no frozen or canned ingredients, nothing fried, everything cooked that day). The place really looked like a slightly larger than home kitchen, and she had the food simmering right there. Sanitation score was a great 99.5. But most of all, we really felt welcomed. We had all the available dishes: basmati rice, a lentil rice mix, a bean & rice mix, pomegranate stew (with walnuts), an eggplant stew, and a beet stew. I have to say- EVERYTHING was great! Everyone in my family loved the food. I especially liked the pomegranate stew and the bean & rice mix, but everything was delightful. The owner even gave us 2 extra dishes (including one off-menu soup) just to say she appreciated our business. Price is $11.95 for a rice dish and a stew (including tax). That may sound high, but the quantity was HUGE. I was absolutely stuffed at the end, and I'm a huge eater. Dishes also came with a small piece of bread and a Hershey's chocolate- some reviewers mocked this, but I thought it was a nice touch. Although there's no indoor seating, there's a decent courtyard right next to it that'd be OK for outdoor picnicking. In terms of just getting there, Oliver's directions were right- drive to the back of New Hope Commons (passing OfficeMax on your right) and then turn left. It's basically right there, but nearly impossible to see from any street. If you want to feel like you're being welcomed to a nice Persian lady's home for dinner (albeit for takeout), this is a place you should try. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We love to stop by this Cozy and small restaurant and have a chat with beautiful owner and enjoy her amazing food You really don't want to leave ... It's very hard to decide what to order because they are all so beautiful and you can see her talents in her art that she create for people to enjoy eating !!! so it is really a piece of art more than just a food read more

Pomegranate cheesecake was delicious. We would have ordered more but were stuffed from eating next door prior. The delicious aromas had us stop read more

This seems to be a one woman show! She has a wonderful palate--and provides absolutely delicious flavor combinations unfamiliar to those of us who aren't Persian or Afghani. The Fesenjoon is outstanding, as is her Adas Polo. She has this olive leaf dip (or something like it?) that adds instant deliciousness to anything. Her pastry dough is crunchy and tender and although I don't love the sausages she uses in her chicken pastry, her vegetable pastries are flavorful and filling. Definitely make the effort to find her (or have her cater)--she has odd hours in her store next to Namu and is also at CH farmers market I think (thats where I found her). Just a treasure for this area. read more

I can't rave about this place enough! I'm Iranian and have tried dozens of Iranian restaurants in California and in the States generally, and this is definitely one of the best Iranian restaurants I've tried. Mally's food is delectable, complex, and so well done. You can tell her ingredients are high quality and fresh by the quality and taste of the food, though rich and flavorful, it's not heavy! I feel at home because of her food and her warmth :) read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

NC doesn't really have much Persian food to offer, so thank Mally for bringing a piece of home to the south. Though the menu's limited to a few items, each item is done well. I'm too American to appreciate the bold flavors of her pomegranate stew, but I recognize its quality from just a few bites. Her eggplant stew is where it's at though! Mally adds the right amount of herbs to make the dishes taste just right. I wish her kitchen was opened all day since it makes it hard to eat in. Anyway, please check it out if you're in the mood for a delicious meal. A few tips/tidbits: * It's cash only, so be prepared to fervently run to Wal-Mart if you're low on cash. * Mally has a stand at the Chapel Hill farmer's market. Grab some stew if you find yourself there on a cold Saturday morning. * She doesn't use butter(!!). * ASK FOR THE BURNT RICE--great little snack. * The kitchen is fresh. * Buy desserts next door at Big Bundts. The sweetest bakers sell some great goods only a few feet away. * Have an awesome conversation with her. read more

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The food is SO tasty here, but it is kind of pricey. Because I go to Namu like all the time, I figured that just once I need to change my game and try out Pom Kitchen. It was a rainy afternoon, and I was lucky enough to snag one of the three parking spots outside. With an unassuming storefront, I walked in and was so amazingly welcomed by the chef who reminded me of my own mom. This is HER kitchen. She is just the sweetest person! Keep in mind that there are no tables really indoors to sit, but there are a few outside that are shared with the business (a bakery) next door. The board on the wall has the menu, and it's so nice because there are enough options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. The woman who cooks the food is upfront and will help you along the way to make a decision - even for the most indecisive people (like me!). There are different size options for food - one portion for immediate eating, a mid-size for a few meals, and a large size for multi-member party. I chose the mid-size because I wanted to have some leftovers (I was going to be lazy that week given the rain). I got the jeweled rice and the pomegranate stew. They tasted wonderfully together! The stew was sweet and the rice was a good base for it. The amount of food lasted me about 3 meals. The stew was kind of heavy and oily, but it tasted so good and was comforting. I liked that it was vegetarian. I also got a tea that the woman made fresh - it was only okay, I probably could make it better myself. The woman told me that she also makes piroshkis which I LOVE - she sells them to doctors at the farmers' market. I loved how proud she was! They were larger than the normal, small ones. But she said that's what sells. I love how she has been able to change up her menu to meet customer preferences. Like I said, though, the food is a little pricey. I love that it is homemade, but I can't see myself going too often. I see this more as a treat. Bottom line: you cannot find this food anywhere else. The flavor profile is unique, and the woman who makes it will make you feel warm inside. read more

As other yelpers have mentioned, this is more of a kitchen than a restaurant, but gosh the food is wonderful. I came in around 5:50 PM, right before closing time. Had a great time chatting with the friendly and grandmotherly cook about the menu and local farmers markets. She was sold out of most things, but she served me the last portions of some pomegranate soup with basmati rice. The smell was amazing; by the time I got into the car I couldn't wait to dig in. The soup was a tart, sweet, and savory combination that worked perfectly together, with the rice serving as the anchor for all those flavors. As Mohamed N. mentioned, it's a bit hard to find; you have to enter a side road and pull around the the other side of the building. Also, it's cash only. However, the menu changes every day, with soups, rice, vegetable pies, and pastries, and it's all vegetarian. Overall, I wouldn't take this place for "pome"granted. read more

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With the caveat that this is not a true restaurant so much as an open catering kitchen, the cooking here is impressively good and worthy of serious foodie admiration. The owner brings the authentic flavors and techniques of her Iranian heritage to the table, and does so impeccably. I was very impressed with the food. The cuisine is pure vegetarian, with savory flavors built on patient cooking and deft spicing. This said, there are a few things to keep in mind. Plating is decidedly unfussy - the dishes are paper takeout cartons - and seating consists of a few outdoor tables. The location is tucked away in a run-down shopping center that has seen better days. No cards are accepted; bring cash or checks. Probably a good thing as I would have gone home with far too much food including her homemade cardamon or saffron ice cream if tasting everything else hadn't run me out of cash. The owner was charming and gracious and very knowledgeable about the cuisine. Saffron rice with rosewater was amazing and the fesenjan dish the best rendition I have yet tasted despite being vegan. Celery stew had full, rich flavors and was hearty and satisfying. I will be hitting the bank and coming back here soon. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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First thing - this is a quirky place. Hard to find and get to - Straw Valley - and the menu seems to vary by what is available and how the owner/chef feels, it is carry-out only, the hours are variable and they only take cash.... HOWEVER - Yum! The food is so good that I think about it after I've eaten it. I had a sample of 'fruit stew' and I was quite skeptical, but it was really good. And really different. And not at all what I would have expected. And I kept thinking about it.... and I went back for more but they were closed. So I went back today and it was open (and the charming owner was there!) but no fruit stew. I was ready to leave when she pulled a tray of some meatball pastries out of the oven and, and it wasn't what I was thinking of but... well, I got one and some salsa verde (sort of, in any case a jalapeno based green sauce) to go and ate it in the parking lot of the next stop I had. And I'm still thinking about it! And I wish I had another! I know this isn't the kind of review where you can read a 'not this but that' and 'ask about this' and 'avoid this' but I wanted to put it out there - if you are near that 15-501/I-40 intersection in Durham and it is around noon (10-2?) stop in and just buy something. Even if it sounds foreign or weird (I mean, come on, fruit stew?) just try some. I will offer my opinion - you'll like it! And I will pop in when I can and trust that I'll be surprised and delighted. And, as a p.s. I'll say it is a joy to support local small businesses. read more

I came across their stand at the Duke Farmer's market on Friday and was instantly drawn in by the delicious aromas wafting from the pomegranate stew. Unfortunately, they do not give out samples, but the two ladies working there both highly recommended it so I decided to go for it. Just the stew or just the lentil rice is $8, but you can get both for $10. They poured a spoonful of stew over a bed of rice, topping it off with a piece of crunchy rice crust from the bottom of the pot. The pomegranate stew is walnut based, with the right balance of tangy and sour. It pairs absolutely perfectly with the rice, which has lots of raisins mixed in that add a little sweetness. Do note that they don't take credit/debit cards. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Pomegranate stew over rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Bought some of her items at the farmer's market and they were INCREDIBLE. Absolutely delicious with the right amount of spices and all fresh ingredients. Highly recommend!!! read more

Vegetarian! Persian! Exclamation marks warranted! I'm so excited to have a place like this in Durham. In what seems to be a beer and burger renaissance, my meal here was both enticing and memorable. The tone was set, straight off, by the owner -- she couldn't possibly be any warmer, passionate, or more adorable! With many "honey"'s and "madame"'s, plus a sample of her warmed-up gluten-free chickpea cookie later, I had assessed the small menu and decided to order the namesake pomegranate stew. I got the combo for $12, which comes with your choice of rice (today, basmati or saffron), a piece of bread, and a chocolate. As she was packing up my order, a family came in to place an order of their own. In the flurry of activity, she must have forgotten my bread and chocolate, which I did not uncover upon unwrapping my meal at home (boo). But the pomegranate stew was thick, warm, and wonderful (a little tart, but interesting [do I detect cinnamon?] as well). I easily split it with my husband, and we both felt full afterwards. As I was checking out, I couldn't pass up a slice of the pomegranate cheesecake either. Holy! It's amazing. Very smooth cheesecake with a nice non-distracting crust, and a thick glaze atop the slice, full of fresh pomegranates. Glad I got dessert! Know before you go: Cash or check only. No seating. read more

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I adore Persian food, and with the rather ungracious closing of Cafe Parvaneh and mild abomination that is Sage, I'm at the mercy of this take-out establishment. They don't disappoint, but I wish they had an a la carte menu. Oliver C. is right--the menu is confusing, and the photos do not necessarily match what they have, but the service is warm and friendly, and they are happy to talk you through it. Since opening, they've unfortunately raised the price of their combos from $9.95 to a whopping $11.95. Though there is enough food for 2, I wish there were a smaller offering for a lower price, especially since I really could do without the inconsequential pita and random Hershey's miniature. My Persian food obsessions rest in pomegranate stew (koresh fesanjan) and rice pilafs (baghali polo, in particular). Their fesanjan is good, but a little thin, reminding me of the rendition my non-Persian self makes. I do wish they would put some tofu or other protein product in the stew since they've omitted the traditional chicken, but alas, as is, it's more of a "meat-excluded" dish than a truly vegetarian offering. Though I haven't seen them offer baghali polo, their Jewel Rice and Lentil Rice are both exquisite. A friend ordered a rice with mung bean and some type of mixed vegetable stew, though, and I found both rather unremarkable. The stew especially seemed more like an American mishmash from pantry miscellany than something from a Persian restaurant. 4 stars for Pomegranate Stew, Jewel Rice, Lentil Rice. 2 stars for mixed veggies stew of unknown name. Recommended if you are lucky enough to make it over on a day with the aforementioned 4-star dishes. read more

Wow what a gem of a place. Everything is delicious and fresh. I'm so happy my friend told me about this place. I have catered a couple of parties with the restaurant and the owner did not disappoint me at all. She even went out of her way to wrap the dishes separately for me since I was taking the food to Richmond with me. Please don't miss out on this delicious, healthy place. read more

I was so excited about this place when I read about it in 'The Independent.' I wish my experience had lived up to even half my expectations. The concept is a prix-fixe take-out of vegetarian persian food. You get seasoned rice, vegetable dish, homemade bread and a piece of chocolate for $10. I found the rice a bit firmer than my taste, and was disappointed that the bread advertised as 'homemade' was just 1/4 of a store-bought pita. And the chocolate was just a Hershey's miniature... c'mon, do I look like I'm trick-or-treating on Halloween? Beverage options were either a bottle or water or diet green tea (both from Costco). Even Worse: After the meal - I got sick! I have an intolerance to poultry so there are only two explanations: (1) their 'vegetarian' fare actually includes some chicken stock; or (2) there is a sanitation issue. I'm guessing from my reaction that the first explanation applies, but can't say for sure. So if you still decide to try this place after reading this review, good luck finding it and I hope you have a better outcome than I did. read more

Ok, I haven't actually been there but my daughter brought 2 rice dishes and 2 soups home. Though I'm dieting (ha!), without thinking I ate some of everything, meaning I wolfed it down. First, the beet soup, actually beet and spinach, is one of the best I've ever had anywhere. The only reason I didn't eat more is my daughter wanted it for lunch the next day. The other soup with preserved lemon was ok, primarily because I don't like preserved lemon. Rice dishes were superb and I'm a sucker for Persian rice. It is made by cooking already cooked rice and additions/spices in a cast iron pan so that the bottom gets a chewy crust. Most restaurants don't take the time to make this kind of crust which is why it is such a treat to have here. Several reviewers have complained about the price. Think of what 2 people pay at a crappy fast food place and you'll realize that this price is excellent for organic fresh dishes prepared daily. Think of the chocolate being like the chocolate left on your pillow at a hotel. It is merely a friendly appreciative touch to round out the meal. My guess is that you may be charged a few pennies for this. I am so grateful that interesting ethnic restaurants are coming our way. read more

The only thing more delicious than the meal I received here were the personalities of the two women working. What an absolute delight! I will SURELY be making this place a staple. read more

Being sn Indian and being a chicken lover who eats chicken for 12 out of 14 meals in a week I was excited to try this place only because the yelp reviews looked so favorable. Boy I was not disappointed. FOOD: I love spicy food and though the food here was spicy it was not hot. They were definitely heavy handed on the use of olive oil but not so much in the rice as in the stew. The lentil rice was an absolute delight and the flavors felt like I was eating home made food. The owner had after all made it fresh to order. The stew was also very good not freshly made in front of me but still very tasty. SERVICE: Good service is just as important as good food. The owner who doubles as the chef kept me engaged in a conversation but not even once did she stop the work she was doing. She made a few recommendations and in the end she packed me a fabulous meal. AMBIENCE: This is a hole in the wall. There are a few tables and chairs where you can sit on a warm sunny day but this is mostly a take out joint. You practically walk into the open kitchen which is really tidy. OVERALL: Excellent food, limited choices, great prices and CASH OR CHECK only. read more

I loved this place. Excellent food and friendly service. You can eat your food in the coffee shop next door since they have an agreement on that. As a vegan, I was excited to find this place and will be sure to go back frequently. read more

Savoring every last bite as we speak! The location is a bit odd (check previous posts), but well worth it. You walk right into the kitchen counter with the menu posted on the opposite wall. You are immediately greeted by the friendly owner. She was patient and helpful in suggesting rice/stew combinations; she even let us sample two! The first, eggplant stew was mild and delectable, the second smoked eggplant was somehow even better. A great smokey (kind of chipotle) flavor of a thick eggplant, tomato, and chickpea stew. I got it with the green bean rice (as recommended) which had a great complimentary flavor. An odd (but amazing!) surprise was a chunk of burned rice (?) that was crisp and delicious. The rice/stew combo was $8.50 and definitely enough for two meals. They have an agreement with Straw Valley, so my friend and I returned to the cafe to eat and continue working in our "fancy home-office space". :) Can't wait to try more!! read more

Huge portions. Unique and something different--there isn't a huge selection of non-traditional ethnic food (like Persian) in the Triangle. Would love to see it turned into a sit-down restaurant because now the logistics are awkward and it's hard to find (FYI, its in a little shopping center by Straw Valley Cafe--between 15-501 and the Wal-Mart. You get to the access road through the Wal-Mart shopping center parking lot). The food was great though--I had pomegranate-walnut stew with a heaping of basmati rice. It was enough for three meals for me! Also, the owner was really nice and quite excited to explain what all the different stews and meals were. It was a pleasure to speak to her and get her recommendations. read more

We found Pomegranate Kitchen at the Chapel Hill Farmers' Market. Mally is outgoing, sophisticated, articulate and a brilliant vendor of her food. We would love to spend an evening at the cafe finding out more about her and her journey. The food! Ah, the food! Pomegranate Stew. Spiced Hummus. Lamb Shank. Rice with saffron and everything. Deserts. Every offering is exotic, perfectly balanced, and a true delight to the palate. Even the gluten- and dairy-free items are delectable. Fortunately, we now live only 12 minutes from the Kitchen. We look forward to many, many visits to Mally. If you have only one opportunity to dine out in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle, treat yourself to a meal here! You will remember it -- savor it -- for a very long time. read more

I was able to try some of their food when they were serving some prepared foods at the Chapel Hill Farmer's Market. I have been deeply satisfied by everything I have ever ordered from them. The ingredients are fresh yet filling in a light but not over the top kind of way that greasy fast food would put a negative affect on your digestive system. I only wish they had more hours of service since it only seems to be open at fickle times. read more

Cash or Check only for this amazing hidden jewel! My new go-to when I pass through Chapel Hill. In the back of the "Plan B" restaurant/bar building on the service road behind the bike shop. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Khorem Bodemjoom (Eggplant Stew) and Rice with Black Eyed Peas - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We love great Persian food, and countless other beautiful international foods, and any good food including nice vegetarian for that matter, but this place was none of the above. This place was absolutely terrible for my wife and I. We are one and done. The lunch was very expensive around the mid $30s for two. There was no value added for us at all. We even threw away most of our meal. I just hope I do not vomit soon, as I have felt terrible ever since the meal. We seemed to get almost nothing mentionable for the money, and we felt very sick after eating our poor meal there... I would rather throw my money in the garbage can next time, than have to face eating another meal there. The food tasted greasy, some items were black and burnt, and the meal did not seem healthy at all. Nothing tasted fresh or well prepared, and the presentation of everything was even poorer, with everything stuffed in the smallest imaginable Styrofoam container. Even the utensils are the cheapest imaginable plastic... Everything was so poor and we really felt like we were so very badly cheated, and the meal was a big joke on us... I hope the joke is not on you too.... They do not even take credit cards... and you have to pay by cash or check only. Nothing about this place seemed good or convenient or enjoyable for us. This place made even most work cafeterias look like a 3 Michelin Star Restaurant in comparison. It is also hard to find and get there, and there only tables are outside and not looking too clean either... This was an unbelievably bad experience I would not wish on anyone. Hence, I write this review as a warning ... read more

This place is amazing. Enough said. Also, if you're vegan / vegetarian, COME. She's got amazing options and the menu is always changing based on what she gets at the farmers market that week. The owner is the cook so you get impeccable food quality and even better service. Remember to bring cash!! I usually bring $20 so I can take stuff home with me too. read more

Pomegranate Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

this is some no-bullshit legit persian food. crispy tahdig and warm stews for great prices. the women preparing the food kept stuffing us with desserts we didn't order - they were very kind read more

A great place for vegetarians and vegans (and their meat-eating friends). The owner is friendly and warm -- one of the best parts of visiting is getting to chat with her! I haven't had much Persian food so the flavor combinations are unusual to me, but I find the dishes really tasty. Such a good combination of sweet and sour! There are also a lot of interesting textural combinations - crunchy rice with stew, for example. The black bean stew is particularly tasty :) There is a bench outside you can eat at, but other than that there is no seating. The food comes in to-go containers, so be prepared to picnic or take your food home! My only complaint about Pomegranate Kitchen as a restaurant (I haven't experienced the catering) is that the hours are a little confusing. The owner seems to frequently be away getting supplies for catering or on jobs, so the posted hours don't necessarily reflect when they are actually open. read more

Wonderful food, but note there is no seating. Also, water supply has been an issue this winter so sometimes the menu items are limited to those that don't require water (!). We really enjoyed our lunch. Next time we will be more prepared for a take out experience. read more

Delicious and friendly... Plus unique flavors I haven't really encountered anywhere else in the area.

Owner was really really nice. I thought that this place was open until 6pm on Saturday, but it's actually only open until 3:30pm. I arrived at 3:45 and the owner still let me try her food so I wouldn't go hungry. She gave me samples of all her food that she still had out. I loved the samples of basmati rice and the rice crust, as well as the pomegranate and walnut stew. But since she was closing up, she only had packages of bulgar stew and eggplant stew for me to take out. I went home and made quinoa to go with the stews. Both were really good and were good portions of food. I like the bulgar stew slightly better. It was less heavy and was more simple without the accompanying heavy spices that was in the eggplant stew. read more

This place blew me away. I rank it in the top three "best bites" I've had in the Triangle. By best bites, I mean that moment when you first take a taste of something and it's so good, that you zone out on all other details around you. It's just you and the food and you've tuned out everything else (cue Charlie Brown adult background voices, "Woh Woh Woh, Woh). I had the pomegranate stew with jeweled rice. I was starving when I stopped by and it took a bit for them to freshly prepare my meal. When I got it, I thought, "I'll just take a little taste and bring the rest with me (there really isn't seating offered for diners)." I snuck one spoonful and it was over. I sat, in the parking lot, with my face inserted in that take out box for a good five minutes. It took great willpower to close the box on its crazy delicious contents. At every stop light I was thinking, "Hmmm, maybe I have time for a bite... or two... or should I just pullover?" The pomegranate stew had such intense, bright flavor. There were bits of what seemed to be candied citrus peel in the rice. As a bonus, my meal was vegan - although not sure if everything on the menu is. If this rain is getting to you - go brighten up your mouth with a little Pom Stew. read more

The food is a reflection of the owner, passionately prepared and incredibly generous with homemade layers of flavor. The smoked eggplant and mung beans and rice combo made my day. A definitive must for anyone looking for inspired Persian cooking. read more

Wonderful Persian food. Can be found at this location and at many area Farmers Markets. Need cash or check to make a purchase. Food options usually available for carnivores, vegans, and those who must be gluten free. Great place to grab takeaway for lunch, and on nice days you can even sit on the patio and enjoy it there. read more

A little hole in the wall place up 15-501. It's a tiny little kitchen manned only by the owner in a semi-abandoned office park. There's actually some really nice outside areas to sit, although no room inside- it's definitely more of a kitchen than a full restaurant. Everything on the menu is vegetarian. Being Pomegranate Kitchen, we both ordered the pomegranate soup and rice. The pomegranate soup was so flavorful and complex, and pairs really well with the citrus flavor of the basmati rice. I can't imagine this place gets too much traffic, which is a shame - the quality of food and levels of flavor make it a delicious lunch spot! read more

This is a must do for lunch in Durham. Mally serves up incredible authentic Iranian foods, and she is a wonderful person! It took us a while to come by since she is o Ky open for lunch, but it's well worth the visit! read more