A beautiful man who makes his restaurant feel like home. He's hardworking and sweet and his food is amazing. Everything tastes just like home. Everything was cooked to perfection. Amazing rice amazing quality of meat. read more

sweet guy the food was masterpiece. The ambiance is so welcoming and relaxed perfect for a solo date if you want good hot food. Slow service but for a one person restaurant ran by and old man it was quick enough. Worth the wait 100% read more

Wow, Amazing food and service. 12/10 for sure! Everyone please try this place and spread the word.

Best food EVER!!! If you're in the area stop in this restaurant. You will not regret it

Loved coming here and experiencing true Persian hospitality and kindness from the owner. The food was delicious and authentic Iranian cuisine. Can't wait to come back with my family read more

My buddy have been raving about this place quite sometime for their lamb Shank and I had to finally try it. Family-run place with a small dining area offering traditional Persian specialties. The owner who is and old guy who cooks and serves the food. We got 2 orders of Lamb Shanks with 2 flavored rice and some bread on the side is included as well for $17 each. Pros: ------- Lamb Shank is pretty good Free Parking Owner is very friendly Halal Free wifi Cons: ------ Rice is dry and not that great Patio Not too Many options on menu read more

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The beef kabob and rice was delicious. The ambiance was very, very classic hole in the wall (TikTok ought to pick up on it, seriously). Samad was super nice. He also sells dates by the pound, which are very good quality. read more

this little gem in Dallas Texas...where do I start from the amazing customer service from the owner himself, all the way to the absolutely profound and mind blowing flavors of his signature dishes, I can say with certainty that I will be returning here many times and suggest you do aswell!!! read more

great food great service kind man and food was very delicious can't wait to come again

scrumptious and delicious!! food is authentic and the service is wonderful :) major props to the owner for making a welcoming atmosphere.

food was amazing. great service and sweetest owner!!!! not expensive at all and super casual

amazing customer service, amazing food!!! amazing everything. the owner is super kind. go check this place out guysss

wholesome Persian cuisine made with love and care! flavors 10/10 and customer service off the charts!!! cozy ambiance as well. highly highly recommend. read more

feel like home! food is really good, the service is incredible, and and the ambience literally feels like home!

I love this place and that man that runs it! Home cooked Persian food at its best. Simple menu. You can sit and eat if you like as well. The owner is the nicest, most kind individual. The inside is not exactly like a nice eatery or restaurant, but it does the job. I come here for the food and not the atmosphere anyway, so it doesn't matter to me. My favorites are the Gormeh Sabzi and Lamb Shank. So good! read more

Samad Cafe - Updated Menu as of 07/12/2022 - I blame inflation. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This rap is Ew. Let me tell you of the best Persian I've HAD Hipsters haven't found it, or it would be a FAD Other place cost a lot, some are really BAD I'd rather go to England and eat with my Persian DAD I like to go on facebook and random ADD Girls from BAGHDAD and RIYADH Mafia wives and the gf of a TRIAD Your sister, mother, and your GRANDDAD Recently I added this UNDERGRAD Doing a semester in LENINGRAD She was trying to post a Backpage AD But her listing came up as CHAD I told her to stop being so SAD Cause Backpage Chad would be her LAUNCH PAD But before she left for Africa, I made her GLAD By taking her out for Persian at SAMAD Angelina once got food here for BRAD Nickelback came here and it really pleased CHAD Watch out cuz the red stews stain like MAD Will leave your shirt and napkins looking like a used PAD See? Ew. Get it? Pad. See? Ew. What to get: Whatever the daily special is What not to get: Whatever the daily special isn't That seems simple enough: So do you I said to my Dallas gf: So are you living in a new place now, or are you at the Samad-dress? I only ask because if you like, I'll pick you up and take you to the cutest little homemade Persian food place (that's Iran to all of you terrorist haters) (I'm Iranian so I'm allowed to say that) (we're not actually terrorists at all) (it's a lie to justify the invasion and pillaging and demonizing of an entire region) (so I'm really just making fun of you) (but anyway on with the review). Samad. Interesting. Friendly AF. Cheap like your ma was last night on the corner. Barbie says it's a weird little place with interesting decor, but the food is perfect. I really liked it too. I love Persian food and it's so nice to find a place that isn't pretentious and expensive serving home-cooked Persian food. It's sort of like Darband (Houston) in the sense of authenticity and dirt cheap prices, but totally different in terms of decor and size and popularity and products and service. Nevertheless, these 2 cheap Persian places in Texas are the best 2 Persian meals I've had in the state, and 2 of the very best in North America. Samad is a blast from the past. The Persian past, if you like. They only have one dish per day and it's always very good. Sort of like a soul food cafe where they make one thing a day and everyone orders it. Except it's Persian. The guy here is ridiculously friendly, and his products are really well-priced. It was only $9 each for dishes that filled both of us up. He brought us water in the middle of it and didn't want to take my tip that I gave him. He did the Persian "taruf" thing but was really nice about it. He wouldn't even let me force it on him. So I left it on the table so that he couldn't possibly protest, because we'd be gone by the time he found it. He brought me extra plates so we could share without me even asking him to. We didn't even ask for water and he brought that as well. I hear that Japanese people love this place too. Some of them so much, they'd die for a meal here. A death of their choice, which would probably be death by Samad-rai Sword. It's really weird ri to find this place, looking like a run-down residence, next to a train track and hidden away in the lot of an auto sales business. You will be confused about where to park, but you could always park yourself in my bedroom. And if you ever do that, here's Samad-vice. When it feels like you're about to pee, just go with it. It's not pee. It's something different entirely. You're welcome. read more

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quite literally the most amazing food I have ever had in my entire life, and the man that runs it is just the sweetest kindest man ever. he runs it alone so if it's busy, be patient with him. read more

Amazing authentic Persian food. Owner is extremely friendly. He even gave me a sample of some of the food. Tastes just like home.

The food is great and the owner is so kind and attentive! Really pours his heart into this!

amazing food! Service is amazing. Will be back again and I will let my friends know about this place ! Awesome experience

As close to a literal hole in the wall as you get. The owner is basically giving you a home cooked meal. Hours are limited (owner is an older gentleman running things on his own, so it's not unexpected) and it's not going to win awards for looking beautiful but the tood is really good and you're treated very nicely by the owner who is a very kind gentleman. read more

The owner is the sweetest, most handsome older man who is just so precious. Will definitely be one of my go-tos in Dallas when I'm feeling homesick. Definitely a hole in the wall place that you wouldn't notice, especially given the neighborhood it's in. Food is very authentic. Rice could be better but still good. I got the Ghalmeh Budemjun and it was Super yum! This is the food I grew up with too so I'm definitely a harsher critic. Was very happy to have found this place :) read more

This place is favorite Persian restaurant in Dallas. I specially love their stews and lamb shank! read more

I've been in Dallas for 1 year and for my Persian food fix I have been traveling to the Dallas burbs when I don't feel like slaving away in kitchen for hours trying to recreate the meals my Persian grandmother makes. Thanks to yelp, I recently discovered this lovely hideaway (within walking distance of my apartment)!! I grabbed a coworker and we headed over. My female colleague and I pull up and the (very) small parking lot is full at 12:15PM. We park in the lot next door (with permission from said owner), and slowly walk over. Upon entering, the smell of "Iran" takes over and I am brought back to my roots. The two of us were the only women in the restaurant, but we quickly got over that, and got ready to savor some delicious food. Tuesday's special was ghormasabze.... One of my favorite dishes. There was so much food that the owner offered not only a to-go container, but added extra rice for our next meal! A very sweet man! Sadly I am moving away from Dallas, but plan to visit in my remaining time here as much as possible. Don't let the parking lot keep you from a having a delicious meal! read more

Samad Cafe - Ghormasabzi and rice....Tuesday's special. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Since we do not have any Persian Restaurants in Fort Worth, grabbing some Persian food during our next trip to Dallas has been on the to-do list for some time. By spending New Year's in Dallas, we were afforded such an opportunity. After a nice visit to the Dallas World Aquarium, we settled on Samad Cafe. There were a handful of other Persian restaurants in the area, such as in Richardson and beyond, but none really in Dallas. After reading the reviews we definitely had the expectation going in that this place is a greasy-spoon/hole-in-the-wall type. Wow, I really cannot emphasize that enough. It is really easy to miss as the descriptions are quite apt, just a house-like structure in a small parking lot next to an auto sales sign. But don't be fooled, the food Samad serves is great! We both rolled with the daily specials, the kabobs. I went with the ground beef (kubideh) and The Girlfriend had the chicken. Both were covered in a hefty serving of rice with a nice glob of butter for you to mix in as you dig in. The rice was flavorful and moist and the kabobs were delicious. Kabobs dry out quite easily during the cooking process and that was not the problem here. Great portions, great flavor and all for a cheap price! After a few drinks our total order was about $20.00 (cash only). The owner adds to the experience as well. A nice, amiable fellow who has been at this location serving home-cooked Persian food for 23 years. If you love Persian food or if you are just feeling a bit adventurous in Dallas, definitely hit up Samad. It will be my go-to Persian place in Dallas from here on out. read more

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This place is a gem. You've got to experience it for yourself. Have a not fancy food, chit chat with Samad and enjoy your time there. Sad himself is a sweet talker and a gentleman. read more

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Locals know Samad for almost 40 years. He has been there since Dallas was just a small town. If you want to taste a home-made Persian food, Samad is a great choice. Bring your cash! Samad, the owner, is an old school guy, no credit/debit card, only cash! But food quality is great and you will like this place. It's a different experience. My Recommendation: - Lamb shank with Rice (Baghali Polo ba mahiche) - Chicken Kabob (Jooje Kabab) Enjoy it! read more

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If you like unique hole-in-the-wall places, doesn't get more hole-in-the-wall than this! Buried with cars on blocks in front of it. Small with the owner, cook, and waiter all the same. My wife and I enjoyed the kabob and the Thursday daily special. If you like dining adventures and culturalexperiences, you'll love this place! read more

Delicious lamb shank. The meat was juicy and falling apart from the bone. It comes with two types of rice , tortillas, lime, onion and jalapeños. It reminds me simplicity is the best. read more

Samad Cafe - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

lamb Shank was delicious! The owner is very friendly and welcoming old gentleman. It's a very different experience since the pace is very small and old. I'm glad I fond this place on yelp! read more

Samad Cafe - Lamb shank - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Wow, what a cute little restaurant. I stumbled upon this little place as my husband and I were looking for a quick bite to eat during his lunch break from school. When we actually pulled into the lot, I didn't realize it was a restaurant - it is very hidden! As soon as we walked in I knew I would love. The food is authentic Persian, so delicious. The owner greeted us like family, and welcomed us into his home/restaurant. We ordered the kofta kabob and a side of hummus. The prices were very reasonable and the food was very delicious! As we were finishing, the owner wanted to put more food on our plates haha. I felt like I was at my family friend's home. Although this places looks odd on the outside, I highly recommend giving it try! You will not regret it. read more

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If you don't know where Samad Cafe is, you won't know where it is, but you NEED to know where it is because the Persian food here is DELICIOUS!! :) Bring your cash, because the restaurant is a CASH ONLY enterprise. Park next door at something automotive (that is long out of business) in this industrial area. We passed it twice before we saw the sign, and even then weren't sure because it shares a small building with a used car business of some sort. Look for the small brass letters that say RESTAURANT. Ta da!! :) I had the daily special of Ghormah Sabzi, which is beef cooked with spinach, peas, and spices served over fragrant basmati rice. The beef was fall apart tender without being mushy. It was DELICIOUS!!! My husband had the lamb Shankar special, large chunks of meltingly tender lamb stewed with tomatoes and onions with rice. Also delectable :) we can't wait to bring our daughter here -- she LOVES lamb shanks!! The best part was visiting with the owner. He has been here for 30 years and takes pride in his food, and it shows! 5 handcrafted stars read more

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Chicken Kabob was dry and tasted as if it was heated in a microwave. Place is run down and for the prices they charge, the food is below average at best. read more

Where do you begin for a restaurant that has been there for 29 years accd to the owner and the menu being consistent as well. Samad is one of those hidden , homely food spots that are very rear in this day and age along with still surviving this very tough industry. This place is as basic as it gets... He has a menu for 6 days out of the week along with Beef or Chicken kebabs that are everyday. I have attached the menu in the pics for everyones viewing. Food tastes great as if your own mama cooked it with love, you can tell by just looking at his kitchen that he keeps its simple and affordable for all. Service is great and this is a place where you have to come back at least once a month or so just to talk with the owner. The only time prices have risen is when the prices went up from the supplier. Insides are basic as they can get but very clean, one thing i did notice that tipping is not important to him as much as how you like and find his restaurant. Go ahead enjoy :) read more

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Yes this place is a hole in the wall. Yes it looks old. Yes it looks like there is no parking. (Just park in the fenced in lot on the north side) But one thing it most certainly is, it's authentic. The food for the daily specials is absolutely amazing and well worth it. If you're just grabbing lunch or take out for dinner this is the place to go to. If you want to try Persian food that is authentic and completely different to what you may be used to then this is the place to try it. The owner is there everyday and they only employee, he will make your food with love. Have a chat with him and you've made a friend.. read more

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When you think of the definition of a hole in the wall restaurant, you might as well just picture Samad because that's what you're going to get. In business for over 20+ years, this Persian man knows what he is cooking. Cash only with limited hours and closed Sundays.. those are signs of success in the food industry! Persian food for me always equals the Koobideh, a traditional beef kabob that's always tender and flavorful, with hints of fresh smoke from the grill. This place does it right, and had the BEST tahdig (crisp rice). I also tried the chicken kabob, but definitely was not a fan of it. In fact, I would highly suggest to steer clear of it. Make sure to get a side of yogurt to eat along with your rice! The true test for great Persian will be if the ghormeh sabzi is any good! More to come on that oen! read more

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This is a really good example of a hole in the wall restaurant. It's not fancy and you actually think you're at someone's mechanic shop. But, it's actually really good. It's actually a house-turned-restaurant. Their menu changes everyday so be sure to call beforehand. When I went, it was chicken and beef kabob. It was really good and filling, definitely had that authentic vibe. It's a place where you can definitely just wear gym clothes. Well worth a try! It's cash only! read more

Samad Cafe - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The lamb shank was amazing and the portion sizes were enormous! Samad was very friendly and hooked it up with some extras

I had never had this style of food before! The owner is the host, cook and cashier! He was friendly and kind! I had the lamb shank and rice. It was fall off the bone delish. The broth was deep in flavor, fresh and hot. We will absolutely go again! The joint is truly a dive with antique plates on the wall, soap operas on the TV, and mismatched tables. read more

Samad Cafe - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Amazing food with surprisingly low prices, served by the sweetest old gentleman who runs the business by himself. He is the waiter, the cashier, and the chef, and welcomes you as if you are family. read more