My wife found Diyar on the way to Stanley Park Prospect Point, which was backed up with traffic on…read morea weekday for some reason. Lunch is the best cure for hangry passengers, and Persian Cuisine is one of our favorites. We split 2 entrees between two adults and a 6yo boy. We somehow managed to finish all the proteins and maybe half of the rice. Superb quality and very affordable price for the portion size compared to Bay Area, California USA. The combo chicken breast kebab and Longmeh (ground beef) came on long gigantic metal skewers and a heaping pile of steamy saffron basmati rice. Chicken was moist and perfectly seasoned. The Longmeh is a softer, smoother, and juicier version of ground beef kebab. We are used to Koobideh where the beef is kneaded and maybe a bit crispier texture on the outside. Diyar's version is ponded flat and uniformly smooth. 5 stars. One entree easily serves 3 people and glad or son was able to eat most of the rice. We were lucky to find free street parking in front of the restaurant. They have a single, clean restroom right next to the kitchen entrance.

Food was amazing and worth the money. The owner served us and was very hospitable. It was extra fun…read moreand festive because folks in the restaurant were watching the World Cup and cheered on the Iran soccer team, who just tied up New Zealand. Exciting!

This was my first time trying Persian food, and it was an amazing experience! The food was…read moreincredibly delicious, and the service was top-notch. We kept adding to our orders, and our server accommodated us very promptly. We ordered kebabs that were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend the eggplant dip, and we also enjoyed the hummus. I tried the spicy curry chicken dish, which was really good; it had a nice kick, and I love spicy food! I read rave reviews about the chia seed lemonade, and it was just as good and refreshing as everyone said. I noticed a sign indicating that they will be relocating to a different spot in Steveston; I'll make sure to post a picture of that sign. I definitely recommend trying this place!

Brought doggie to have lunch with wife and I. We sat on the patio to get one last meal outside…read morebefore it got too cold. The server was nice and polite and we were quickly served a couple glasses of water and given the menu to peruse. The interior although we did not sit inside i did see when I went in to check in. It was very nicely decorated and looked cozy. I ordered a vaziri kebab and wifey ordered a chicken curry. We also ordered for starters a kashk o bademjoon. When the food arrived they were beautifully plated and the colors amazing. I had a taste of the starter and was delighted at the texture and flavor. Very tasty. My dish of kebabs were seasoned well and the meat was moist. Every bite was delicious with a mouth full of the rice. The was a side of salad on the plate as well, get your veggies in ;) but the star of the plate is the kebab. Wife's dish was spicy for her and she ended up taking it home as she's not good with hot spice. I think the spice level for me was fine, nice kick to it. Over all very nice meal and pleasant server. When in steveston and feeling like Mediterranean food def hit this place up!

I ordered online The best Persian Food in downtown "so…read moredelicious and fresh " and pick up service was so excellent

The food was great. The service was fantastic! We will come back again next time we are in the arearead more

Love love love this place ! The food is delicious! We ordered the kebab and falafel wrap and I…read morewould definitely come back here again. Big portions and very reasonably priced! The environment is also really spacious and relaxing for a nice family dinner.

This place is FIRE. Honestly, probably some of the best Persian food I've had in Vancouver. The…read morehype is real. Food is made fresh and comes in large portions, of which I am not against. We came on a weekday night so we were seated right away. Took away a star since it took a while to order and get our food, even more the family that came after got their food before us even when they ordered after! Forgiven since they were there for their child's birthday! Food is honestly top notch, it doesn't leave you with that over salted and MSG bloated feeling after most regular Donair spots. Will definitely mark this down as my future go to spot for "quick" and good Persian food! Also super cool to see the chef bbq your food through a see through window!

The focus is not on ambiance, that would get 4 stars for being a bit sparse, but everything else…read moremakes up for it. The food is really good, and plentiful. Lots of leftovers to take home. Everyone is leaving with a complete meal for the following day. The service is excellent. It seems to be a team approach, rather than having to deal just with one waitress. People were walking by constantly, checking if we had everything we needed. I especially liked the service of Aisa and Anahita. Very good value for the price we paid.

There were five of us eating here. Three of us shared our dishes, which were baghali polo, lamb…read moreneck, and ghimeh nesar, and all three of us got food poisoning. The kids, who had koobideh, were completely fine. After we complained to the management, they were not at all helpful or professional and refused to take any responsibility for what happened.

The food was delicious and very filling! The albaloo polo lamb shank was very tender and…read morecomplimented the sweet sour cherry rice very well.

Tried Persian BBQ & Bar(تجریش) and overall the food was really good. The Baghali Polo was flavorful…read moreand paired perfectly with the meat, and the Kabob Loghme was juicy and well seasoned. The lamb shank had great flavor too, but I wish it was a little more tender. Other than that, really solid Persian food spot with generous portions and a nice atmosphere.

Everything was amazing, the food, the atmosphere and the service…read more The chicken barberry is incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned.

I am quite demanding when it comes to quality, especially when a restaurant presents itself as…read moreoffering a refined dining experience. Unfortunately, choosing Delara for my mother's birthday was a major disappointment. My Tamarind Herb Stew was overwhelmingly sour and one-dimensional. I could not distinguish the beef, herbs, caramelized onions or shallots described on the menu. The tahdig was wet and not remotely crispy. My mother's Chicken & Barberries was also disappointing. I could detect almost none of the saffron flavour or charcoal aroma described on the menu, and the rice was similarly poor. Most of both main courses remained on our plates. What made the experience worse was the lack of follow-up. During the main course, nobody came to ask whether everything was satisfactory, even though most of our food was clearly being left untouched. Afterward, I read other negative reviews describing the same lack of attention during the meal. Of course I cannot know the reason, but when this happens repeatedly it creates the unfortunate impression that staff may prefer not to invite feedback while there is still an opportunity to address the problem. Flatbread arrived with butter but no butter knife, and even getting salt and pepper from another server took far too long. By the time our server finally asked about the meal, the evening was already spoiled and we had no desire to order dessert. I have since apologized to my mother for choosing this restaurant for her birthday. They applied a 50% discount to my stew, but this was never about saving $20. It was about the quality of the food, the service, the importance of the occasion, and the value of our time. What I find especially disappointing is the gap between the attractive menu descriptions and what was actually served. When a restaurant sells an experience through words like saffron, charcoal-grilled, tahdig, herbs and caramelized onions, those descriptions should be reflected in the food. Otherwise, customers are being sold an expectation that the plate does not deliver. Customers should pay attention to these details and be demanding about both quality and service. Reviews, awards and recommendations may help us choose a restaurant, but they should never stop us from judging what is actually in front of us.

This place was recommended by our uber driver, did not disappoint. Insane food…read more Grilled eggplant dip: 5/5, more garlicky than others I have tried but I honestly love the tomato and egg in this one Ground beef kebab: perhaps the best kebab. Most and flavorful. Tomato was too charged for my liking but overall a staple. 5/5 Akbarjoojeh: INSANE. The specialty dish recommended by our uber driver was delicious. I could bathe in the pomegranate sauce the hen comes with. 5/5 The restaurant is beautiful, lots of seating and the prettiest menus I've ever seen. Already planning my next visit.

If you are looking for a place to feel like you're in a movie set or impress someone then do not…read morepass by Akbarjoojeh! This place looks so pretty on the outside with the different coloured flowers and stained glass windows but when you walk in, your jaw will drop to the floor! It is stunning beyond words with all types of Persian decor scattered throughout the restaurant in every nook and cranny. My eyes couldn't stop scanning the place and seeing something new each and every time. Beautiful colours of red, gold and various others popping out all over the place. The enormous golden samovars just screamed luxe. Even the menus have a carpet like material on the outside...I just couldn't believe how much attention to detail there was in this stunning restaurant. It is an experience that transforms you to the Middle East that makes you feel like royalty! The service is quick and friendly even though they are so so so sooooo busy! Now let's get to the food...believe it or not but it's just as amazing as the decor. The koobideh beef is juicy and very thick too. The joojeh chicken is super tender and melts in your mouth. The shishlik was the star, even in a well done form it was somehow still tender and juicy! The yogurt drink is refreshing, the Akbar mashti ice cream is fragrant and sweet and you can't go wrong with ordering anything on this fantastic menu. My deepest compliments to the chef!!! I'd say the Akbar joojeh dish could do with a touch less oil and their tea could've been more dark and fragrant as it was quite bland after the symphony my senses had gone through and the baklava would've been nice in Persian style instead of Arabic to tie in with the atmosphere more but these are very nit picky types of comments as this place is the best one in the lower mainland to go to especially when you're craving middle eastern eats. I wish I took more photos but I was in too much of a state of trance! Please do yourself a favour and run over to akbarjoojeh!