Late night eats, we dropped in "Al Cuisine" one of the 300,000 halal kabob joints brightly lit with 4 foot fluorescent tubes missing a few letters. That's why we couldn't find "Royal Cuisine." Bare bones ambiance with a LCD menu screen that highlighted pics of protein plates and platters showing the same exact garnishes of rice, beans, cuke salad and flatbread on each plate. Almost everything is under $20. The one staff was pleasant and patient explaining the best he could what was included in the combo platter: 2 of each kabob, salad, bread, rice, beans $32. Ordering it to go we opened up the heavy parcel and saw 2 exact containers wondering if we ordered 2 of each. But no, it's the combo of marinated chicken, beef and lamb that were separately marinated and charcoal grilled. Great clean flavors, not overly spiced nor overcooked. Beans and rice were cooked correctly but a little bland, that needed yoghurt or chili paste for moisture. Good sized portions that were actually lean in nature, the cucumbers, tomatoes and dill helped bring the moisture together. Flatbread was serviceable but no oil or seasoning. read more

Royal Cuisine - 1/2 Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Delicious! I had the qabili palaw. Meat was succulent and perfectly seasoned. Salad was fresh and bread was tasty dipped in the saucy beans on the side. Really wish I could buy the tea (I did ask about the blend)! It's 85° today and I've had two cups. They gave me a cup of it to-go too. Morning me will be very happy. read more

Royal Cuisine - Qabili palaw - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

Love this place. Been coming here for years. I like the chicken meals best. Family restaurant. Check it out. Right by a Goodwill. read more

Royal Cuisine - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

My mom, aunt, sisters, and I came here together, and we had such a wonderful experience. The owner was working completely by himself, but he was still incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive to everyone. Despite being busy, he made sure we were taken care of and never made us feel rushed. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and our whole family enjoyed their meals. What stood out the most was the owner's positive attitude and great customer service. Even while handling everything on his own, he remained patient, friendly, and professional. It is clear that he takes pride in both his food and his customers. We left happy, full, and grateful for such a great experience. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back with my family again. read more

Delicious food! We ordered the chicken plate and egg plant. Authentic and fresh! Service was excellent!

Amazing food ! Everything is so fresh - all the vegetables were FRESH and vibrant . The kabobs are amazing !!! Very beautiful presentation and lovely hosts ! Great prices ! We will be back read more

I love their food! Service is good and the best part is the freshness and quiet you experience when going in. Love it! I buy every time the chicken kabobs, but it's all good! read more

Royal Cuisine - Coke, I bought. I get the Chicken Kabobs every time. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

It was okay. I'd recommend the meat grills, however, which they cook in front of the restaurant. The pictures they have on the menu are not the same esp for the sides. I thought treatment wasn't as friendly towards females at least my experience of it. No ice for drinks. read more

The restaurant is very basic from the inside but the food quality is top notch! Everything tasted phenomenal. Chicken kabobs were tender and flavorful and chapli was nicely cooked. Meal included bowl of soup and bread. Portion size is pretty decent. Waiter also served us tea free of charge. Would recommend 10/10 for taste and hospitality. read more

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Great place for inexpensive Persian/Afghan food! We ordered the mixed grill platter, lamb shank, eggplant, and ghormeh sabzi. Our favorite was the beef koobideh! They brought out a huge bowl of bread which paired well when dipped with the eggplant and sabzi. The lamb shank was tender and juicy. Service was friendly and welcoming. The place is a little hidden. The restaurant was clean and open. We would definitely come back again! read more

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I ordered the Beef Koobideh and it was delicious and flavorful. It came with 3 skewers of beef served over a bed of pomegranate basmati rice accompanied by a tomato/onion and chickpea sauce (2 separate sauces for clarity) The meat was very juicy and tender and was a delight to eat alongside the rice and toppings. The cashier was a little reserved but extremely helpful with regard to assisting a first timer with what to order. Overall wait time was about 15mins for my order. I took my food to-go, but inside the restaurant is very clean and well maintained. I recommend giving this restaurant a try if you haven't done so already! read more

What a gem! My SO and I shared lamb kabobs and eggplant dip. Plenty for two and delicious! The lamb was marinated and cooked to perfection. Tender! Bread was fresh. I never would have thought a tiny strip mall off manzanita could have a good restaurant. read more

I ordered the chicken wings and did not get what was pictured and was overpriced in my opinion. The menu sayid that the chicken wings comes with a salad and bread and a side. They said it comes with fries or rice only, even though their menu of sides was a lot of items. Also from the picture it looks like you'd expect six whole wings. That's not what I got. I'm pretty dissatisfied. read more

Royal Cuisine - Item from their website and also in store. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

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I ordered two dishes and they gave me one dish. I told the cashier that this was two dishes. He said yes, but it was one dish. No good customer service. I am very upset. read more

Royal Cuisine - this is to order and this one is $12 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

We had an excellent lunch! I can't wait to take more friends there. The food was delicious and the portions large. The only thing not perfect was we only got one napkin and didn't see others. But there was a box of tissues on the table so I used that (because I was lazy ). We had beef koobideh (3 skewers was more than enough). We had sabzi (which was meaty, lean & tender, and tasty). We had an eggplant dish that was fantastic. A tomato and onion salad. Fresh Afghan bread. Saffron tea. (I'm not a tea drinker, but I figured I might as well try it, since he brought it. To my surprise, I really enjoyed it.) Oh, the koobideh came with perfect rice with little berries in it. And the tea had mint and lemon. Two more things: the grill was outside in front of the window, so we watched him cook our food. And the restroom was clean. read more

Stopped here on a whim with my bf. They were making meat outside and the smell was great. Very warm and friendly place with genuine hospitality you don't encounter often. I got the lamb kebab and my bf got the chicken kebab. Both dishes come with salad, bread, and beans. Before we started, we were given some tea which, although not something I'm accustomed to, was quite fitting. Highly recommend. read more

Royal Cuisine - Lamb kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

Nigri kabab was so damn good. But rest of the food was bland. Chapli kabab was dry with too much coriander. They lost 2 stars due to nothing being available to order on Saturday night. read more

Absolutely delicious! My partner's parents recently discovered this place and came back multiple times in one week - and I have to say I understand why. While the decoration and look of the space is simple, the food and service is top-notch. We made a point to order both lamb and beef kebabs, eggplant and then dessert. Each dish was delicious, and a good balance between freshness and flavour. While both beef and lamb were tender and juicy, the family vote was towards the lamb, with the eggplant order also being a crowd favourite at our table. A big portion for me, so I had leftovers but my partner nearly cleared his plate. Definitely coming back, we even got some food to go for lunch tomorrow! Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood. ((Bonus: The staff gave us a small preview of what's to come on the menu, so lots to look forward to. They were also kind and accommodating, especially when we had specific questions about the dishes.)) read more

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10/10!! I was looking for something open late found this place and I love it. The food smelled so good, taste so good the customer service is so nice felt like home they also give you a tea with your order that taste so good and healthy I love this place will be coming back soon ! read more

Royal Cuisine - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

Delicious food, great service, and a cozy ambience! The gyro was flavorful and the kababs were perfectly grilled. Can't wait to come back!

First time here My friend had the chicken kebab and I had the eggplant it was amazing! The portions were large. The chicken was succulent well seasoned and excellent service. We took the rest home to save for later. The taste was unique and refreshing. Definitely put on repeat read more

Great food, amazing host, nice ambiance, and Affordable. Nice and generous people. It was such a great time dining there.

This place was great the workers were really nice and the food was awesome if I hadn't looked you guys up I would've been eating some boring ,your guys food reminded me of me being in Iran the food was fresh and nice and smelt really good if I were to eat kebab or any other food I would've been eating go here!!!!! GO TO ROYAL CUISINE IF YOU WNT TO ENJOY REAL FOOD!!!! I would go here again if I had to read more

Amazing! This hidden should be on your "must try" list. The food is delicious and absolutely fresh. I actually watched them cook my chicken kabobs on the grill, out in front of the restaurant. They cook food to order, what a rare treat these days. I tried the chicken kabobs and the eggplant. They were terrifically tasty. On my next visit I will try the lamb and/or beef kabobs. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is inviting. I highly recommend you give them a try. 5 Stars read more

The service was great, the food was even better! We got the meat platter which came with lots of sides. It was between $30-35 and was more than enough for both of us to be full. We will definitely be coming back :) read more

Came here for the first time after shopping and glad we did. We had the chicken kabob plate and it was delicious. The chicken was so tender and the rice was cooked perfectly. The menu is limited but enough choices. read more

Great food for the price . Relaxed atmosphere . Asked about desert they said it would take a while but it's small family run and the food is good read more

We were in this restaurant for the first time, and we really liked it there, everything was delicious, they brought us quickly and beautifully decorated. The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is pleasant read more

Wow! Incredible food. Fresh and delicious. Huge portion sizes. One order lasted for 3 meals. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend it.

I am always so excited to discover new places to eat and I am even more psyched that this gem is so close to my house. My husband and I had dinner at Royal Cuisine last night just on the basis of a Google search and the reviews that accompanied it. We figured, why not try a new place? We're so glad we did-- the food was unbelievable. Everything is freshly cooked to order so patience is a must. But it is so worth the wait (which wasn't really that long-- 20 min). I had the lamb kabob and my husband had the beef koobideh (I only got pics of my food but trust me when I tell you the koobideh is delicious--and you get three good sized skewers). We were not expecting the amount of food that arrived at our table. A big basket of delicious Afghan bread was the first to arrive, along with some saffron tea with mint and lemon. Each of our entrees came with a tomato/onion/cucumber salad, a tasty chickpea stew, and fluffy basmati rice with saffron and mulberries. There was also a yogurt herb sauce which was great with both the meat and the bread. We also ordered frini, an Afghan custard flavored with cardamom and pistachio (dessert is non-negotiable). Everything was so flavorful and well-balanced. The service was top notch and the family that runs the restaurant was so warm and kind. It was such a great experience and we will most certainly be back! They've only been open for 8 months so I hope people try them out and support them. It's located in a little nondescript strip mall between a Goodwill and a karate dojo-- as many great eateries tend to be. The lesson here: venturing out of your comfort zone is a good thing. Here's hoping that Royal Cuisine remains a Carmichael neighborhood fixture for a long time to come. Highly recommend it! read more

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First time here. Everything looks new. Very sweet people. Delicious food. We are definitely coming back!

Amazing food. Kababs are made fresh, very flavorful and tastes great! Service is awesome as well. Restaurant is very clean and well maintained. I would recommend to anyone looking for some Persian food. You will not be disappointed. read more

After several years of the store front being closed with a big glowing green sign, I've waited patiently for this location to reopen. And when they did, wow. Not an ounce of disappointment to be had. The owner had such a kindness about him! He was wonderful to talk to and hear his very interesting story. This place is wonderful. The meat is tender, juicy and flavorful. The rice is fluffy and cooked to perfection. It comes out hot and quick. I am very excited to come back here and will be coming back regularly! read more

The food was extremely good, we had the #2 and the #10. the person there was super friendly and told us what to eat with what, which was cool. 10/10 read more

Royal Cuisine - number 10 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Carmichael, California

I ordered the lamb kabab and it was delicious 10/10 recommend and it smells amazing in there the service is amazing they were fantastic read more

It is the best afghany restaurant in Sacramento. Their food is delicious so far I tried negin kabob, lamb kabob and chapli kabob and they were yummy and delicious I can't wait to order again. read more

Delicious freshly made food and very sweet customer service. Feels like a wonderful home cooked meal. Definitely recommend!

You have got to try @royalcuisine916. The restaurant is immaculate, food is delicious and the family that owns it is very kind. We had the Mixed Grill plate and was able to also try their salad and beans. I had a chance to talk with them over some amazing saffron and cardamom tea. We will definitely be back! read more

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Afghanistan food is much better than I expected. Tender and juicy lamb, tasty chicken, flavorful rice and special tea. Everything is clean and excellent service. Good price for a whole meal. read more

Just received my order via DoorDash that someone ordered for me because I'm feeling sick. The food is so greasy especially that I can plant do not recommend the meat was dry. The salad was disgusting. Makes me even more sick looking at the food instead of making me feel better. read more