5/5 Stars - The absolute best Persian food in the Bay Area! Ever since Razi Restaurant first opened its doors, my family and I have been regulars--eating here without fail 3 to 4 times a month. We've sampled virtually everything on the menu, and every single dish is consistently outstanding. So, when it came time to host my birthday party, choosing Razi for catering was an absolute no-brainer. We ordered the Baghali Polo with Mahiche (lamb shank), Joojeh Kabob, Kabob Koobideh, Kookoo Sabzi, and Kashk-e Bademjan. The food arrived right on time, piping hot, and perfectly packed. Every guest--both Iranian and American--was blown away by the meal. People couldn't stop raving about how authentic and delicious everything was and immediately asked for the restaurant's name! The food at Razi genuinely tastes like warm, home-cooked meals straight from a loving Iranian mother's kitchen. Exceptional quality, top-tier freshness, and deep flavors are what set them apart. A special thank you to Mehdi and Soheila for making my birthday so memorable with your incredible food. Wishing you endless success and happiness! read more

Razi Foods - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

If you're planning an event and wondering whether the food will be memorable, let me save you the trouble: Razi Foods absolutely knocked it out of the park at our wedding. We placed our order about a week in advance, and Mehdi took the time to truly understand our vision. He asked thoughtful questions about our guest count, the mix of cultures attending, how much food we wanted left over, and exactly what kind of experience we wanted our guests to have. It never felt like a transaction--it felt like someone genuinely invested in making our celebration special. The pricing was fair, transparent, and right on point. On the day of the wedding, everything arrived exactly on time, allowing us to focus on celebrating instead of stressing. Now, let's talk about the food. As a Persian who's grown up eating Persian food, attended countless family gatherings, and dined at more Persian restaurants than I can count, I can honestly say--with complete sincerity--that Razi served the best koobideh I have ever had. It was unbelievably tender, juicy, light, and perfectly seasoned. Several of the Persian guests at our wedding came up to me throughout the night saying the exact same thing. The ghormeh sabzi was rich and comforting, the salad was fresh and vibrant, and every dish seemed to disappear as quickly as it was set down. Even our American guests, many of whom were trying Persian food for the first time, couldn't stop raving about it. At a wedding, food matters. Your guests are drinking, dancing, laughing, and celebrating for hours--you want them to leave with full hearts and full stomachs. Razi Foods delivered exactly that. They didn't just cater our wedding; they became part of what made it unforgettable. Five stars isn't enough. read more

I had the Shirin Rice and chicken. Chicken was cooked perfectly! It was juicy and there was plenty of sauce to even mix in with my rice. I needed to add some spice to get it to the level that I wanted. While I would have preferred some homemade spicy the chili sauce they provided was fine. Shirin rice was fantastic! Sweet, nutty, and delicious when mixed with the chicken and sauce. The restaurant is more like a hole in the wall/family owned place. A lot of the dinning area is cut off from the main area, but it was clean and that's the biggest thing that matters. Price wise was excellent for a family of 4! Service was quick and prompt took care of two kiddos throwing food every which way. 7.4/10 will be back again. read more

Razi Foods - #5 Jewel Rice Shirin Polo - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

RAZI FOODS remain one of my favorite dining spots. Healthy, clean, tasty food at Great Prices. You really cannot go wrong with ANY of their dishes here. Everything is YUMMY TASTY!! My go to is their #3 Beef and Chicken Combo Over Rice. I can eat it everyday! :) read more

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I was craving some Mediterranean food and decided to try this place. The food was amazing. Service was fast. I would be back. Totally recommend them. Also, the baklava was fresh and amazing! read more

By far one of the best Persian restaurants I've been to in the Bay Area! The koobideh was juicy, the barg was perfectly seasoned, and the joojeh was so tender. Friendly staff and great service. Definitely coming back! read more

Razi Foods - Soltani with a skewer of joojeh. - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

Razi Foods aka Persian Nights opened in Tandoori Flames' space 2 years ago. New decor, seating. Same infrastructue/parking lot. Offerings (Persian/Iranian): appetizers, sides, stews, pollos, kebabs, soups, salads. Flatscreen behind counter had menu posted with pics. Paper menus had none. Steady procession of patrons-dine in & take out. No outside dining. Soft instrumentals from flatscreen showing flowers & scenery. bites: Gheymeh (16.99) Persian traditional stew. -ordered after viewing pics. Food came in 12ish minutes. -big dish of saffron covered basmatic rice flavored with rice spice blend. Irresistibly deliz. Saved most for snack later. -small aluminum bowl held the long simmered stew with yellow split pea cooked in tomato paste and onions. Skipped the veggie option. Savory taste with saffron, butter, dried lime and beef cubes. Fried potato shoestrings was atop it all. Yummy. 5 stars. Worthy. Service-good. quantity: reasonable. Quality: excellent. Artisan ingredients. Made to order. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! The food recipes are so tasty and the chicken and beef koobideh kabobs were delicious! This has now become my favorite Persian restaurant in the area. And try their homemade baklava too! read more

Staff friendly and portions HUGH. We had: 1) lamb shank - 4.5/5 wish more lima beans in the rice; 2) chicken kabob with zereshki rice 5/5 chicken was moist, butter and delish; 3) eggplant dip 4/5 yummy but no afghan bread!; 4) side of koobideh 45; 5) saffroni rice pudding 4/5 no too sweet and bursting w flavor; and 6) napolean 5+/5. Possibly the best napolean i have ever eaten. YUM! We have been eating persian food since the 80s and this is one of the best we have tried. read more

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Great food, great service! Honestly, you can easily share 1 combo with 2 people, the portions are so big. Even my somewhat picky eater children loved the food. The staff was also so kind when my kids spilled their water and were great the entire time. The rice and baklava in particular are so good! read more

Really great food. This was the best Persian place I've ever had. This place is approved! read more

Razi Foods - Combo plate #3 - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

This has to be some of the freshest and best kebabs I've had! The service is great! You must get the eggplant dish. Thank me later. Even if you're not a fan of eggplant, you got to get it. Very Smokey and flavorful. I can't wait to go back and try #5 and #6. I was basic and got the #3 but I'm glad I got to try it. The place is very family feel, mom and pop shop. The people are friendly and helpful! Highly recommend to anyone who wants a healthy and flavorful meal! read more

I looked all over the Bay Area and tried different Persian restaurants for years and have been mostly disappointed especially with their kabobs, usually dry with not much flavor. When we came across RAZI which means "satisfied" we thought let's try and see if they live up to their name and they did! with the first bite I thought this was a home made food by a very good cook. kind and helpful service nice place and wonderful food. We always order different food to try and everything was great. In spite of being stuck in the traffic for almost an hour, it was worth it and we will go back. read more

Razi Foods is now at this location off Monument that used to house a Chinese restaurant originally for many years, which then turned into an Indian and then a Himalayan place, and now have found itself with a Persian cuisine. Slightly different than how it was before, this place is definitely more set up like a deli style, as the front counter is filed with items to just grab and go, including desserts and such, while the menu is all up behind the counter. Of course, there are still plenty of places to sit down here as well, so if you prefer to dine-in that is also an option. We'll start with the service, because this place is a bit tricky. While the staff there was nice and friendly, the service is a bit stifled and slow. It does appear that the majority of the business with Razi Foods is takeout, and even with that they seem to be slower, so if you plan to dine-in, and you're not a regular, just be aware it may take time. There may not even be someone in the front for awhile, so probably just sit down when you get in if you're not picking up or ordering ahead because it may be awhile. Now, let's get down to business, the food. As noted, they offer a variety of different dishes, and the kebab options are certainly where its at with Razi Foods. While the prices on the surface for these plates may seem to be more expensive, the quantity of food you get for the price is actually quite comparable and filling. The eggplant dip was nice and tasty as a appetizer. I got the beef kebab plate for myself, and the amount of beef you get with the dish was aplenty. The beef is also grilled and flavored well, so no complaints there. The grilled tomato it came with was nice and big to help build on the plate. And the plain rice and flavored rice was also quite delicious. My friend got a combination plate, and his rice looks like it had some extra stuff going on with it which I may opt to try out next time since it looks yummy. However, I was able to sneak a bit of that chicken and honestly, I feel I probably like the chicken a bit more than the beef because it had more flavoring to it. May do that combination though since the beef was decent too. There's a lot to be desired at Razi Food for those who are craving Persian cuisine. But do note, for dine-in, it may not always be the speediest of times there depending on how busy they are with take-out orders and such. When they are around though they are friendly and approachable. Reasonable price for the amount of food you get, and everything tasted well spiced and seasoned. Will certainly be back again in the future. read more

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We've been ordering from Razi Foods almost every week for the past year, and the quality and consistency are exceptional. Authentic Persian flavors, generous portions, and always fresh. One of our favorite places in Concord highly recommended! read more

I came here specifically because they had the plain rice with the saffron yellow rice on top. I had no earthly idea their chicken was going to be that moist and delicious. By far the best Persian/iranian food I've had in a long time. The place is easy to find, parking is easy and the two gentleman that helped me were very warm and kind. read more

We were introduced to good Persian cuisine when my son got invited to a birthday party which was catered by Razi foods. We had to visit them in Monument Blvd. and ordered the following: 1. Chicken kabob- tender chicken skewer marinated lemon juice and saffron 2. Koobideh - seasoned skewers of ground sirloin The serving is generous. Staff is friendly. Bathroom is well-stocked. Ample parking. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

This place is so great. We love their food so much, that we ended up catering them for my wife's birthday party. Mehdi & his team were so nice & easy to work with & the food was incredible. Very reasonable pricing as well. Will for sure be booking my next party with them. read more

Razi Foods - chicken kabob - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

My wife and I chose Razi Foods to cater for our daughter's first birthday and the food was a complete hit. All the guests loved it and asked where we got it from. The food was flavorful and fresh, portions are generous even for catering. Razi Foods delivered the food to our birthday on time. Would definitely recommend them for catering. read more

Excellent food. Customer service has improved greatly. We get what was ordered. Laban selections outstanding.

I was disappointed when eating at this restaurant being it had a 4.8 rating. The staff was friendly but slow in bringing us water and menu's. The cucumber yogurt was a little thick but had great taste. I was expecting it to come with a little bit of cheese on the side and some leafy greens but it didn't. I order the Koobideh Kabob and my husband ordered the chicken kabob. I was let down by the Koobideh. Although it had great presentation it was ok. It tasted a bit heavy on the oniony side and not enough flavor other than the onion. It was, however, very tender. My husband's chicken kabob was a lot better. His had good flavor and was nice and tender. Our meal came out fast which i really liked because imI was starving. And it was nice that the cook came out and asked if everything was ok. Music was up beat and at a good volume. Ice water rather than room temperature would have been nicer but to their defense, we didn't ask for ice once we saw they didn't automatically bring it out with ice. read more

We have been ordering this for officr lunch but first time to go to their restaurant. Food is sooooo good, exactly the way i want it. Staff are very nice & helpful. The place is neat & has an ample of space. I wish i can finish all in one seating. read more

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Pour one out for the Mandarin Garden that used to be in this location. In its place, Razi Foods (aka Persian Kitchen), is a worthy new restaurant. It's a bit hard to find as it's tucked behind a Jack in the Box and the parking lot seems half abandoned. We came here on Tuesday for lunch and we weren't even sure if they were open due to the signage and the lighting inside. Thankfully, they were and we were able to partake in many delicious foods. We started with the Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip). I asked the staff if this was similar to Baba Ghanoush and the gentleman said kind of but without Tahini. This was fantastic- served warm with lavash. We also had Persian Shallot Yogurt Dip which was good, but you can get something similar at Persian grocery stores. It was nice with lavash and with our main courses. For entrees, we got the #1 Beef Koobideh plate. A generous portion of rice/saffron rice, two skewers worth of ground beef, and a roasted tomato. We also got the #5 Jewel Rice Shirin Polo plate. Tender chicken with fruit forward flavored rice. Everything was very tasty and it was more than enough food for 3 people. read more

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Amazing service!! Amazing food!!! Waitress was so kind and the food was to die for had me dancing every bite! Thank you! read more

Razi Foods - #1 Beef Koobideh - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

Truly a hidden gem hiding behind Jack in the box on monument. Razi's serves possibly the best Persian food in Contra Costa. The meat has the best charcoal flavors and seasoning is perfect every time. While their menu is a small selection, you can really tell that they put a lot of time and heart into each dish. While we might order different meats from time to time, we ALWAYS get the eggplant (kashisk bedejan). It's so creamy, smokey, minty, and rich. Drooling just thinking about it!! Eating at Razi's feels less like a business exchange and more like visiting family. The staff is so hospitable and friendly. The restaurant itself is quiet and cozy so you can enjoy your meal without interrupting like you would at home. read more

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The Food is so good. we especially like the eggplant dip appetizer. The dish sizes are large. A lunch dish is gonna be about $20 without drink, but it's gonna have enough to take home and it's delicious. Best place to stop along monument. The service is great. read more

Great food excellent service ! Very clean inside ,they got our food out quickly. Good size portions

Outstanding! The quality of the food and flavor is just great. The service was on point. I will be coming back to this place. I loved it. read more

Came in this afternoon to finally try some Persian food in my area. Ordered the #3 with extra chicken kebab. Food was amazing as my family thoroughly enjoyed it! The chef came out to take the order and recommended the chicken for the kids (as he had some of his own). Place only had the front part open but there's additional room on the sides for larger parties. Overall pretty good place to come to, will definitely come back again! read more

Razi Foods - Combo rice (chicken and beef) with extra beef. - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

Yummy food and generous portions. Very nice staff. The koobideh and chicken plates/skewers are delish, dessert tasty as well. Ambiance not my fave but I take out anyway. Check them out, highly recommend! read more

Amazing food and excellent customer service! We ordered Persian food from this restaurant for a multicultural event, and everyone loved it so much. So many people asked me where we bought the food and how it was made because everything was incredibly delicious and fresh. I served it in the individual cups myself.The service was also wonderful -- very kind, professional, and on time with the order. The quality, taste, and presentation were perfect. Highly recommend this place if you want authentic and flavorful Persian food! I just read more

Razi Foods - Kashke bademjaan - Caterers Near Me - Concord, California

I came to this restaurant as a newbie, I've never eaten Iranian food before. I was pleasantly surprised, I loved it! I got the eggplant dip, and it was fabulous (I've never eaten eggplant before either!). I also got the chicken kebab and kebab koobideh with rice. It was more than enough food for 2 people (ended up bringing half of it home). I also bought some baklava to take home, it was also delicious. We stood at the counter for a bit until another customer got up and poked her head in the kitchen to let them know we were there. We ordered then sat down and food was brought out to us. Everything tasted great, the chicken in particular was seasoned so well and was so incredibly tender. The rice looked dry but it wasn't, it was so flavorful. Having this restaurant so close to me is both good and bad. Good because it's close when I get cravings. Bad because I might end up ordering often! read more

Great food and people too much variety of delicious food and very down to earth customer service, and one of the best nans I've had

We ordered catering from Razi Food for our Nowruz event at UCSF, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The food quality was amazing, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. All of our guests, both Iranian and non-Iranian, enjoyed the food. It was wonderful to see such a positive response across the board. The customer service was also exceptional. Everything was prepared on time and ready for pickup, carefully arranged and displayed with great attention to detail. Thank you, Razi Food, for your excellent service and for helping make our Nowruz celebration so special! read more

I grew up on monument blvd and always wanted good food reminding me from back home, I was surprised to finally see one and gave it a shot, I kid you not it's the best food you'll have especially if you guys like Persian foods and want to try it out at good price definitely try here first, customer service is also great that's why I always choose this place out of the rest. Inside as well is very homey feeling you can dine in and eat. read more

The best Persian food restaurant in the Bay Area. GREAT/EXCEPTIONAL Persian food. Very friendly staff and service, and best of all is the price especially for the quality and the amount of food that you get. It's not the fanciest restaurant, but quality of food and price makes up for it. Give it a try, I guarantee you'll love it. read more

Delicious koobideh and chicken kebab. Rice is on point. Get sangak from the market around the corner.

Razi Foods is an amazing restaurant with wonderful food. The kabobs are delicious can't figure if I like the chicken or beef koobideh best. If you are looking for good Persian food this is the place to visit. read more

Food is fantastic and the staff are all super kind! I will be a regular here for sure. You gotta try the shallot yogurt with your kabobs and rice. Its excellent! read more

Tried this place on a whim and we were blown away. The chicken and beef kabobs were absolute perfection. So juicy and well seasoned. The servers were extremely friendly. I'm coming back very soon read more