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    4.3 (421 reviews)
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    Naranj soda
    Mahnaz S.

    Had dinner here while traveling to Houston for a FIFA game. I really loved the decor, design, and overall atmosphere. They offer complimentary valet parking, and both indoor and outdoor seating. On busy weekend nights, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. I didn't have one, so I sat at the bar, but still received full service. I ordered the koobideh kabab, which came with complimentary fresh hot bread, plus a plate of vegetables. The kabab itself was good as well. I also tried the naranj soda, which tasted really refreshing. Service was okay, but it was a busy night.

    Lupe M.

    Another place that has been on my "Hit List" for some time. I walked in with high expectations as I go to their original location in DC often. Walking in i was surprised as how different the vibe was. The DC location is much smaller and more intimate. The Houston location is much more spacious and gives a more upscale vibe. Service was top level from the moment you walk in. Welcomed with a warm smile and taken straight to my table. Waters and menus came right as I was sitting. I started with the Dolmeh, the minced beef was seasoned very well. The pomegranate sauce was a bit strong for my taste buds. My main course was the Lamb Kabob which was spot on to my experience from the DC location. I did notice they were very generous with the raisins in the basmati rice. I did receive a free birthday desert which surprised me. They brought me the Persian ice cream sandwich and it was amazing! I'm looking forward to going back soon.

    Jillian C.

    SS Poet: delicious tart with a gingery bite to it Dolmeh: hearty but a bit too sweet Service: Good pace. Not too fast and gives room for time to enjoy the experience Gormeh Sabzi: Citrusy, potation layer on top was crispy Ice cream sandwich was a bit too floral but deliciously nutty. Ambiance is active as the sound of others is not muted. Darker lighting makes for a nice date spot.

    Tiffany K.

    When craving Persian food, you gotta go to Rumi's. It's one of my favorite restaurants in Houston, and the place I always take my friends from out of town to. I lost count on how mang times I've been here. A few of my favorites are the beef koobideh, shrimp, sea bass, but my number one has to be the lamb rack. I always get the mushroom hummus! It's a must. The whipped feta has these sweet tomatoes that are addicting. The restaurant is gorgeous and the servers are usually attentive. It may seem pricy to some, but trust me, the portions are huge. You can honestly share the lamb rack plate and the mushroom hummus between 2 people, and be stuffed. That's my usual order!

    Mocktail honest woman
    Isabel M.

    The food, the atmosphere, the people, the service was ON point! I came here for my birthday and I am so glad I did!! Thank you for making me and my girlfriends feel special today

    Roasted Cremini & Mushroom Hummus
    Mike H.

    Wow--this place exceeded expectations. From the food to the ambiance, drinks, and service, everything was top-tier. Here's what we ordered and what I'd absolutely recommend: Drinks: The Shazdeh Garden was a showstopper--beautiful presentation and even better taste. Easily one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. The Turkish coffee martini was also the perfect pairing with dessert. Apps: * Labne Charred Tomatoes - 10/10, absolutely incredible * Roasted Cremini & Mushroom Hummus - 10/10, hands down one of my favorite dishes of the night * Mirza Ghasemi (eggplant) - 9/10, very flavorful and worth ordering Entrées / Feast: * American Wagyu Kabob - 10/10, an absolute must-order * Chicken Barg - 9/10, very well executed * Koobideh Kabob - 10/10, delicious * Braised Lamb Shank - 10/10, tender, flavorful, and another must-get dish We also added the Shirin rice, green chili chutney, and yogurt--all great complements to the meal. Dessert: * Pistachio cake - 9/10, delicious * Toffee cake - 10/10, my personal favorite of the night What really elevated the experience was the service. Our server, Adorian, was exceptional--attentive, knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations that made the meal even better. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the vibe is upscale without feeling pretentious, and the entire experience felt special. I'd absolutely recommend this spot for a date night, celebration, or if you're simply looking for an amazing meal. We'll definitely be back. Thank you, Rumi's Kitchen, for such an incredible dining experience.

    Shazdeh Garden
    Violet H.

    Went here for the first time for an early birthday celebration and this place was outstanding! The food, vibe, drinks, and service were top notch. Here is what we ordered and what I recommend: Drinks - get the Shazdeh Garden, this drink was a work of art and amazing! Their Turkish coffee martini was also a great pairing with the desserts. Apps: Labne Charred Tomatoes 10/10 - incredible! Roasted cremini and mushroom hummus 12/10 - perfection! Mirza Ghasemi eggplant - 9/10 - very tasty. Lamb ribs - 10/10 - delish. Feast: American Wagyu Kabob - 10/10 - this was divine. Must get this one. Chicken Barg 9/10 - so good. Koobideh kabob - 10/10 - delicious. Braised Lamb shank - 10/10 - delectable - the lamb is a must. Sides- we added the shirin rice (delightful) and the green chili chutney and yogurt. Desserts: Pistachio cake - 910 - yummy Toffee cake - 10/10 incredible - this one was my fav. Service was remarkable! Our server, Adorian, was SUPERB! He recommended some great selections, was very attentive, and gave us a phenomenal experience. I absolutely recommend this place! The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and the vibe is top-tier. We will undoubtedly be back! Thank u Rumi's Kitchen for a superior dinning experience!

    Falafel
    Sarah K.

    Love rumis!!! Everything from the freshness of the food, to the amazing service and the vibe of the restaurant is 10/10. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu, but our faves are the chicken wings, falafel, tahini hummus, beef koobideh and the chicken! Check this place out!

    Kainat M.

    Wonderful upscale restaurant with great service and great halal food. Food: the food was delicious. Everything g was so flavorful. The meat was juicy and cooked just right Service: great atmosphere that was warm and welcoming Ambience: the restaurant is very beautifully designed and great for special occasions

    Falafel (5 stars) - best I've ever had. Thin, crispy exterior and soft, smooth, and seasoned underneath
    Daniel C.

    My colleague from Houston has selected another 5-star restaurant for a business dinner. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night and somehow he snagged a table for four. Houstonians, flush with cash, seem to love dining out all days of the week. You'll have the beat experience if you split several appetizers and a few entrees family style: 1. Falafels are a must get and were among the best I've had. Golf-ball sized with a thin crispy crust and super smooth, green filling. 2. Mushroom Hummus is another winner. The cremini mushrooms added so much earthy flavor and umami that the hummus was in the background. 3. Texas-sized Grilled Gulf Shrimp were like the size of baby lobsters. It was seasoned perfectly, flavor permeating the meat and not just the shell. 4. Eggplant was decent and good with the toasted flatbread. 5. For entrees, the Sea Bass was outstanding. They must have cooked it sous vide to get that silky smooth texture while finishing on the grill to get that outer crispy crust. The chicken breast was juicy and the koobideh were both good too but that seabass was simply on another level. Obviously, even with four people we had difficulty finishing up the mountains of rice. Also, no room for dessert. The appetizers were all worth it.

    Salmon
    Meghana J.

    A place that truly lives up to the hype. A great location for celebrations and date nights! Extremely vibey interior. The food is just incredible, with a ton of options for everyone! The lamb ribs, grilled salmon, and duck fesenjoon were some of our favorites.

    Just the BEST drink ever! SS Poet
    Timmy W.

    Wow! This place did not disappoint. We started the evening at the bar while waiting for a table. Note to self: make reservations next time. We got super lucky because someone didn't show up. I kicked things off with a bourbon cocktail (SS Poet). It went down smoothly -- almost too smoothly. A couple more of those and I would've been in trouble. Luckily, they have an extensive wine selection, so we ordered a lovely bottle instead. I definitely want to go back and drink my way through the cocktail list. On to the food! We started with hummus and couldn't decide which one to get, so we ordered two. My favorite was the lamb hummus -- I loved the crispy texture combined with the soft, pillowy layers of hummus. Total party in your mouth. I probably wouldn't order the mushroom one again. There was nothing wrong with it; the mushrooms just overpowered the hummus a bit for me. Now for the star of the show: the Koobideh. Out of this world. Probably the best I've had in Houston, and I've tried quite a few places. If I had to rank the entrées: Koobideh #1, filet #2 Shish), chicken #3, and shrimp last. The shrimp just weren't my favorite -- they had a stronger seafood aroma than I prefer. Overall, I would come back a thousand times. The staff was super friendly, and the restaurant is huge. Parking isn't great, so valet is basically your best bet. Highly recommend checking this place out. Cheers!

    Trish N.

    I came here for my birthday and had an amazing experience. I called ahead to make a reservation and the staff made it super easy to find a time for my party size. The lighting and ambiance were perfect, with lamps that you could change the lighting for depending on personal preference. Our server was so amazing and attentive. She also gave us recommendations on hummus and food. We ordered family style and got 1 hummus, 2 lamb and 2 chicken kebabs between 5 of us which was more than enough because we still had some to take to go! The portions were generous. I preferred the lamb over the chicken but both were pretty good. I also got a complimentary dessert for my birthday!

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    This is a MUST TRY restaurant! The food is authentic and delicious. Drinks are amazing also. Definitely worth it!

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    Avesta Persian Grill - Royal Platter for 6. About $107 plus tax and tip.

    Avesta Persian Grill

    4.6(768 reviews)
    6.8 miWestchase
    $$

    On the recommendation of my friend, ordered food for pick up for my dad's birthday! I ordered…read morechicken kubideh, lamb, hummus, the house salad, and lots of seasme bread. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed it! The portions were generous and the prices fair. I called to place the order and the person who answered gave me guidance on what to order and how much based on the number of guests! I'd definitely love to return and dine in.

    It wasn't the greatest start since I was waiting for 5 minutes for a host/hostess to attend to us…read more I think she was busting tables or in the kitchen but she was nice once we were accommodated. Once seated our server Baba introduced himself and made great recommendations. Now I'm not the biggest fan of hummus but I'm glad I got to try it. To start off, they brought us some complimentary bread. It came out hot & fresh. The bread was fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I also enjoyed the roasted sesame seeds that they put on top of the bread. Then I had the mango lemonade drink which I thought was refreshing and the mango was strong. As stated I rarely eat hummus but theirs is made in house and I can tell because it was delicious. It was creamy, nutty, savory and earthy. My friend decided to get their lamb shish kabob combo and I got the soltani kabob. His came with lamb and chicken and mine came with beef tenderloin and ground beef. Both dishes were amazing especially his since the chicken was bursting with flavor. Nicely grilled and seasoned. The lamb was also solid as well, it was tendered. The beef tenderloin was also nicely seasoned & tendered. The ground beef was my least favorite since it tasted like hamburger meat, but I don't hate it. The rice was cooked to perfection. At the end I ordered their dessert and got the Bastani Irani. It says on the website that it's homemade but our server informed us that they purchased it from a vendor. Not a big deal for me since the ice cream was very good. Creamy, sweet and the nuts added texture to the dessert. Baba was kind enough to give me two more breads to take home since I still had hummus leftover, I'm definitely gonna devoured it the next day. It's rare that I eat Persian food but when I do I know it's gonna be good. They do not mess around when it comes to seasoning. Overall, good service, good food, nice decor. I'm looking forward to trying out their seafood kabob the next time I dine in. I also wanna add that this restaurant is on Yelp top 100 for recommendations and I'm not surprised.

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    Shandez Persian Grill - Lamb koobideh

    Shandez Persian Grill

    4.8(84 reviews)
    6.7 miWestchase

    I ordered the Beef Barg with Dill Rice last night. It was really well made, charbroiled as kabobs…read moreshould, marinated very nicely, easy to cut and very delicious. It didn't have that metallic, irony taste like liver which I hate thankfully either. The tomatoes were juicy and charred well with a refreshing taste. The dill rice was full of dill, lima beans and a pleasant, balanced earthy aroma as well as butter / oil too. I get it almost every time. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient service as well. The Iranian food is excellent from this cafe.

    Came here for a lunch with the SO while we were in the area…read more We ordered the appetizer sampler, koobideh combo, and meat in a bowl (forgot the name but it was one of their specialities). The bread the veggies that came out were very good. The appetizer sampler we got the eggplant dish, hummus, and yogurt and shallot. The hummus was not our favorite as our other go to Persian places seem to have a smoother texture but the eggplant was good. The yogurt was pretty tangy with light shallot flavor that wasn't super detectable but it was still nice. The koobideh was juicy and the rice and tahdig that came with it was super yummy. I don't love the seasoning for the chicken koobideh but that's just a preference thing nothing was wrong or unpleasant about it. The lamb koobideh was on point. The meat that my SO had was very good as well. Beef was tender. The chicken was tender. The only thing I was confused about was that my SO was supposed to also have tahdig on his rice but didn't receive it, he just got normal rice. My SO didn't tell me until the very end of the meal though so we didn't say anything to them but it was strange to forget that part of the meal. We didn't knock them for that because my SO didn't bring it to their attention and I'm sure they would have fixed it if we told them. Service was very friendly. They kept checking on us and were very polite. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming in a strip mall but the inside is pretty. There are some other Persian places that we prefer but the tahdig and the service and the juiciness of the meat were great here. The hummus was not our favorite though which to us is a big component that we like to eat. 4/5.

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    Cafe Caspian - Saffron ice cream

    Cafe Caspian

    4.4(393 reviews)
    8.1 miWestchase
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    This is one of my favorite restaurants!…read more My company usually host one of their board meetings here. They have a private room for parties and we typically utilize that room for the meetings. The restaurant is beautifully adorned with cultural art throughout. The booths also have embroidery from the region as well. Every dish is absolutely delicious! They also label gluten free, vegetarian and whether it contains nuts. If you have other food allergies or sensitivities, they can cater to it as well. Appetizer recommendations: Kashk E Bademjan and Hummus - rich creamy dip that goes perfectly with their complimentary homemade naan, herbs, radish and cheese. Sumptuous rice: Sweet- shirin pollow and javaher pllow Savory- sabzi pollow if you prefer more of the herb flavors Entrees: Lamb shank - the meat falls off the bone and it's delicious over a bed of rice. Beef Soltani - well-seasoned and tender. They serve it with a side of tomatoes, onions, jalapeño pepper and basmati rice. I always substitute the regular basmati rice with a sumptuous rice. Chenjah - i ordered the chicken and it was very well seasoned. The chicken was not dry and it also came with a side of tomato, onions, jalapeño and basmati rice (substitute it for the sumptuous rice and thank me later haha). Desserts: Pistachio ice cream is my favorite Baklava is rich, heavy and delicious Baklava cake is sweet but lighter than the baklava. Cheesecake is your typical. Overall, great customer service and very clean. I recommend this restaurant! Be sure to savor every bite.

    If we can ever have more Stars, we'd love to give more , more …read more We came One Friday evening. The restaurant was pretty busy. Yet it was calm and peaceful vibe. Our Family was deeply immersed into the authentic vibe of Persian culture, food and people. Love it so much. Food: the food that touches your heart, both my son and I feel like crying ( with happiness, hard to describe feeling) Our server was warm welcoming and very attentive to our need. She gave me a sample of drink which was happy side of the real order. I can run on and on with all I love about Cafe Caspian. Personally, I think they deserve better Stars! They do! Wish Cafe Caspian all the bests! Best,

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    Darband Shishkabob - Soltani With White Rice

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    4.1(333 reviews)
    3.0 miSharpstown
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    My wife and i and our son and grandson enjoyed everything we tried. The lunch special skewer of…read morebeef shish kabob and skewer of boneless chicken with rice and bread and a canned soda.... was tender and full of flavor....and very reasonably priced. Our son got the same thing. My wife loved her mix chelo kabob plate, one skewer of beef kubideh (ground beef) and one skewer of chicken kubideh (ground chicken) with rice and bread. We loved helping her finish it off. They brought us a small coffee pot and three cups with some sqvory coffee...on the house. The front of the building had a sign saying they are the oldest Persian grill in Texas...established in 1986. We can see why they've been around as long as they have, great food and service and prices. You order at the counter. They have olive oil and sumac at the counter, they made nice additions to our meals.

    We came in a half hour before they closed. First time here…read more No one explained the order, pay and delivery process. We were just told to sit down, only on the right side of the dining area. Thought they would bring out the food. They rang a bell and called out a number. I looked at my receipt, saw the number and told my husband that we had to pick it up. It looks like a full service restaurant, but it's not. My husband walked up to the cashier's counter, expecting the order. The cashier pointed him to the other dining area. It was just placed on top of the food case, no counter. Someone verified it was our order before he took it. I'm short and if I were picking up a bowl of their lentil soup and can't see if the soup is level, there could be a spill. The lamb shank was good, but we had to ask for the sauce that normally comes with it. She brought it. The butter was melted, so dripped over the rice easily. I guess it was too much to ask that the bread plate include feta cheese like at other Persian restaurants. I don't recommend coming in late as the bread was very hard. Dipping it in the sauce helped.

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