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    Sabou

    5.0 (37 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jennifer B.

    Sabou is, without a doubt, the most authentic Persian restaurant I've ever experienced. The flavors immediately tell you this place is run by people who truly know Persian cuisine. The kebabs are cooked over real charcoal, giving them that unmistakable traditional aroma and tenderness. Their individual rice portions come with an incredible tadig--perfectly crisp, golden, and absolutely addictive. I always appreciate and support businesses that stay sincere to their culinary roots, and Sabou is exactly that. I had the chance to meet the owner, and he is one of the most humble and motivated people you'll encounter. What makes the experience even more special is that right next door, he also runs a bakery, an ethnic grocery store, and a butchery, so you can actually buy the same high-quality ingredients he uses in his dishes. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated--warm, inviting, and thoughtfully put together. You can tell a lot of care goes into every detail, from the décor to the food. Highly recommended. Sabou is truly a place for people who appreciate authenticity and heart in the kitchen.

    Stephanie D.

    Came back again for Easter Lunch. Quality was on par and service was great. Food took a bit to come out but was quite busy. Always enjoy coming here!

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    Courtney L.

    Sabou is such a nice addition to the area in Alpharetta. It's located in a shopping where we get our poodles groomed off Highway 9 so very convenient for us. The owner has been so nice when we have eaten there and makes us feel welcome. He owns the store next to it with fresh bread, meat and other things they serve at the restaurant. The decor inside is so pretty and really makes you forget you're in a shopping center. The Persian rugs on the wall, beautiful lighting and design are very nicely done. The food has been delicious from the baba ganoush, hummus, starter plate with delicious cheese, walnuts, olives and herbs to the amazing rice and chicken barg. Their presentation of the food is stunning and the crispy edges of the birds nest rice is delicious. The chicken is seasoned perfectly and so juicy it's delicious. I love the grilled vegetables and radish that come with the meal as well. The homemade bread is so good and they're always generous with bringing more with your meal if you want it. I definitely recommend this for a date night.

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    Alex K.

    Delicious. Glad I found this awesome Persian restaurant. Their Kubideh Kabob is on point. Their rice is uniquely cooked so the steam stays inside and puffs out. Their mint, basil, and cheese appetizer is delicious, and the servings are so large I got another two meals out of it. Wonderful restaurant!

    Gia E.

    The food and the interior are absolutely amazing. My husband has food allergy so the chef came out personally to make sure he can accommodate our needs. We are definitely coming back here!

    This was our 1st visit to Sabou. It had a warm inviting atmosphere with dimmed lights and textiles on walls. They seem to be new and do not yet have their liquor license. Server was Reza and was very friendly. He offered us still or sparking water and brought out a welcome plate with fresh basil, feta cheese, olives, and bread wedges We like to share so we ordered Mirza Ghasemi as our appetizer, the Fattoush Salad, and Ghormeh Sabzi Stew that came with Saffron Rice. They even brought us more bread to have with our meal. We were too full for desert but will save room next time! All of our food was outstanding with good portions. This is now our favorite Persian/Mediterranean restaurant in the north suburbs of Atlanta! We have 2 other "unnamed" favorites up here but were excited to find one that has raised the bar! Would highly recommend!!!

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    Angela P.

    ***Hard to locate because there is no sign yet since they recently opened, but it is right next to Hut bakery.*** Interior: The decorations and even the bathroom was well designed. I loved that they had two private bathrooms but also an open sink area for those who just want to wash their hands. Also loved that there was great ventilation so I left without smelling like food. Service: Our server was attentive and patient while we looked over the menu. She didn't hover and was quick to pick up our empty dishes and refill our waters. The chef/owner(?) also came out to check on us and welcome us to his restaurant after our meal. He was so pleasant to talk to, very cheerful and friendly! Food: We were a table of two and started with their complimentary starter kit of bread, cheese, olives, and herbs. Then the TABBOULEH SALAD which was fresh and lemony, exactly how it should be! We both shared their CHICKEN SOLTANI which is a combo of their Chicken Barg and Beef Koobideh combo. The dish was beautifully presented and each item and meats were delicious! The chicken was so juicy and tender which is hard to do with white meat and the koobideh had a beautiful soft texture to it without feeling mushy or grainy at all. The veggies were charred perfectly and well curated. The rice was perfectly cooked, had a nice bounce and aroma to it. I was also blown away by their sumac (spice they give you on the side to sprinkle onto the food), it was very finely milled and had such a light flavor to it. Best sumac I've ever had. We got tea to accompany our meal and it was good and I liked that they kept it warm at the table with a candle. All in all it was such a great experience!

    Fattoush Salad - tasty and large enough for 2 persons

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    2 months ago

    Service was wonderful. Food was delicious! We've been twice and it's our new favorite!

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    Excellent food, ambiance and service; highly recommended !! One if the best persian food in ATL

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    Wonderful experience all around! Service and food were excellent. Large portions make this a nice value.

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    Amazing place, the food is amazing. Best restaurant in all of Georgia. Servers are super nice

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    The food is great. The ambience is very nice and the service is impeccable. Overall, a very good experience.

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    Amazing food and service. They have Halim on weekends and food is always tasty. Highly recommended

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    10 months ago

    Exceptional!! The friendly service and passionate owner, the atmosphere and of course the FOOD! Defiantly worth the trip and 5 star rating.

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    We had an amazing experience! The food was delicious and service excellent! We look forward to going back soon.

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