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    Shish Kabob

    4.7 (62 reviews)
    InexpensivePersian/Iranian

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vijay S.

    My first time eating at a Persian restaurant in RI! Got the beef soltani platter. The platter consists of beef kebabs and minced meat in the form of kebab over rice. The kebabs were juicy, tender, flavorful and delicious. The rice was quite good too. The portion size was good for 2 people. Overall I enjoyed the food. The only drawbacks are the location and the prices are a bit high.

    Lamb, chicken and beef kabobs and rice
    Laura W.

    Fantastic place! My group ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all fresh and delicious! Everything from the grapes leaves hummus and bread to the rice, salad and shish kabob was spectacular! The place is small and cozy and exceptionally clean. The staff are warm and welcoming. I felt like I was visiting family. I will definitely go back for more!

    Chicken Kabob Platter

    Amazing food. As an Iranian American I can vouch that this place is legit! Definitely try this place out!

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    Jack C.

    Great food. Would highly recommend if you are in the area. I will definitely be returning to try the other things they have to offer.

    Amir K.

    Nice restaurant with Persian atmosphere! Food has very good quality. I recommend Beef Soltani.

    Zachary S.

    Great Persian restaurant only one in Rhode Island however has very good food. My fiancé is Persian so finding this cuisine is very tough as she is very picky. The staff is very nice. The Kabob is good! They had ghormasabzi which was very tasty. The rice is nice and fluffy with a generous amount of Zaffron and they use a premium brand so it's good all the way around. Nice place to sip on a doohg and eat kabob! 10 out of 10

    Mast o khiar and ghorme sabzi
    Maryam M.

    Finally a Persian restaurant in Rhode Island! This place is awesome. We've ordered takeout twice now and both times delicious. The lamb kabab and chicken kabab is out of this world as is the beef koobideh. Oh and don't forget a side of mast o khiar! Run don't walk to this place!

    Beef Koobideh Platter
    Shakiba R.

    If you happen to be driving through Pawtucket, Rhode Island, you need to stop here. We have been to many different Persian restaurants in the US. So far it was the best. The food shocked me. It tasted like home. We tried Koobideh, Mirza ghasemi, Khoresht Gheimeh, and Ghormeh Sabzi, they were all delicious beyond measure

    Authentic persian food in RI! The owner came out to say hi to my party and even provided us with fresh brewed tea after our meal. I would recommend the lamb kabobs, delicious! The restaurant interior is decorated with cute knick knacks imported from Iran and the meat is grilled fresh to order. Highly recommend this restaurant, worth the drive!

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    Best Persian food in the area. Authentic. One of the best I had in the area. Humble folks and they take care of their customers

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    Persian food here is fantastic. Reminds me of meals I had at home in Esfahan. I love it.

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    3 years ago

    Real Persian food very nice service the waiter was so kind food was so tasty i recommend it and i will come back

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    Amazing food and service. The staff is so welcoming. Feels like home cooked food. Best halal food in RI. Hands down.

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    3 years ago

    Authentic Persian food in a homey environment. Highly recommend their Kabab Koobideh and Mirza Ghasemi. A great place overall.

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    Delicious Persian food, served by friendly owners, and nice decoration. Definitely recommended.

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    The food here is absolutely incredible & full of flavor. It is one of those places you keep coming…read moreback to because everything is consistently fresh & delicious. The staff is warm & engaging. My go-to is the supreme gyro: perfectly seasoned gyro meat, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, red onions, feta cheese & banana peppers topped with creamy tzatziki sauce & wrapped in warm Greek flatbread. Every bite is the perfect mix of savory, tangy & fresh. You can really tell the ingredients are high quality & prepared with love! They also have a wonderful specialty market filled with great spices, specialty ingredients & unique items you won't always find elsewhere. Be sure to try the halva - they carry it in several different flavors & it is yummi & unique. The baklava is also outstanding. Both are the perfect sweet treat to take home after an amazing meal! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

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    36.5 mi
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    It was a dreary day, damp and grey. Not much else open here on Sunday. I went in and the first…read morethree things I tried to order were unavailable! Atmosphere/ vibe - extremely unprepossessing. Sort of like your grandma's kitchen? But toasty warm, yes! Service - good, pretty prompt. It took a few minutes to bring the order to the table, which I took as a sign it was made to order, almost. Food - ok, but quite bland. The best thing in the stew was the preserved lemon or lime. Wow! Price/ value - disappointing. Paying 3USD for a hot tea, and then when offered more, it showed up on the bill as 6USD. Really? It comes out of the one tea pot/ diluted with hot water. The side of some pita w/butter was gratis. Would I come back? Not sure. On the check was the name Molana, which was the Persian place in Wtown Sq. The owner wanted to retire, but decided to take over the defunct Shiraz Persian Cuisine. Now it's just opened as Caspian Persian Cuisine. Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like Molana took over all Persian restaurants in Wtown. Perhaps my expectations were wrong - I had in mind a sort of kebob/shawarma/souvlaki/gyros menu at really good prices. Maybe with Trumpflation, those days are long since gone

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    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    38.9 mi
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