Located in a cute street in Atlanta, Sufi's looks inviting from the outside - bright lights, cute furniture and a man playing some sort of Persian instrument in the front. But from a further glance, one finds slow service and a poorly insulated extension where you might go to die from the cold in the winter. My husband and I sat for half an hour before I flagged down a server to take down our order, and then waited another 45 minutes to actually get anything on the table. While the food is decent, the person who wants to eat in a reasonable time frame should look elsewhere. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Rice, desserts, drinks - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Rumi's kitchen is our favorite persian spot but it's super expensive esp considering how often we go so we thought we'd try this place based on the reviews. Went for lunch and there was no comparison as the quality and taste of food was extremely inferior. Rice was not soft and fluffy, shirin rice didnt have all the right ingredients in in and the orange peelings were too big, the chkn and beef koobideh weren't good, the chicken and beef barg were dry and had no persian marinade so was bland, saffron rice wasnt cooked properly either, the lamb was overcooked. I mean everything was subpar. Will never go back again. We'd rather spend double at Rumi's to enjoy top quality and consistently great persian food than waste money and calories going here. Not sure if it was a bad cook that day or if the great reviews are because the reviewers havent had high quality persian like Rumi's. Total waste of money and time. If i could give zero stars, I would. If you want cheap persian go here. If you want fabulous tasting persian and great food experience, pony up and go to Rumi's bc they never disappoint. read more

Try amazing Persian food at Sufi's y'all! I loved it more on my second visit because I knew what to order. Their Koobidehs (meat skewers) actually melt like butter in your mouth. We ordered the chicken and beef Soltani kabob platters, beef, chicken and lamb Koobideh platters, Sufi's special eggplant and the best of all, their rack of lamb. We also ended up trying their bakhlava which wasn't my favorite because I prefer my dessert a bit warm and the bakhlava was cold and hard. I liked that they serve the complimentary naan (really soft and flavorful) a few times if you dine in there. The servers are extremely nice and friendly The average price for their entrees would be around $20. I know it is a bit expensive from other Persian restaurants but it really is worth it. read more

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Came here for a work function. Kabobs were delicious. The salmon kabob could be 2-3 meals. Fresh, healthy, and delicious. Good ambiance and service. read more

Had the fesenjoon and beef sabzi, and both were more soups than stews with more liquid than solid. The free appetizer was only cilantro and mint leaves with a single piece of cheese. When I compared what we were served, to old pictures of all of these from Yelp, there was a huge difference. Definitely not a good value. Otherwise, service was ok. read more

Ate here for the first time tonight. The food was really yummy. I had kabobs, Lamb and chicken and it was delicious. I also highly recommend saving room for desert, the rose water & pistachio ice cream was amazing! read more

We had a small wedding reception for our son and his wife on SufI's patio. They were so accommodating, and the food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful! All of our guests enjoyed themselves and commented about how good the food was. Highly recommend. read more

Great food. Cozy atmosphere. Attentive and friendly service. Reasonable prices. Ask them for a bowl of the haleem. And don't miss out on the baghlava cheesecake for dessert! You will not be disappointed! read more

The 2 eggplant appetizers with the fresh bread were delicious and the grape leaves were stuffed with meat and grilled to perfection. The grilled meats that came out on a large platter was heaven on a table. We ordered chicken, beef and lamb kebabs and all were worth trying. We had 3 different rice dishes and my favorite was the one with caramelized onions. Drinks took long to make but I enjoyed my old fashion when it arrived. The hot sauce tasted like chili garlic sauce out of a bottle and I would recommend skipping. I would also for hot bread and not settle for bread that's been sitting for a while. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Several different kebabs. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great outdoor seating area available! The service was great and the portions were large. We loved it! read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Chicken Shish Kabob Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The Persian food haven I was told sits on peachtree road with an abundance of parking and a quaint exterior that hides the old timey charm inside. The service is 10/10, the staff is efficient, the water is never less than 50%, and they want to make sure that there are no problems. We ordered hummus as an appetizer and while no connoisseur I've had my fair share. This one was solid, I will say I expected a bit more of an explosion of flavor. I've tried home made versions better though this beat any kind you will get at the store. I'd say could be overly garlic for some people. Then the food itself I don't think you can go wrong with any meat, though I don't think they quite fused the flavors of the salmon dish very well into a Persian version. The lamb rack though was absolutely phenomenal, the lamb was cooked to perfection and oh so flavorful. I would highly recommend. Writing about it is making my mouth water. The rice accompaniment was simple though a bit dry and while I can't say I've had very many of these it was simply lacking something that I can't put my finger on. Overall great place to try and experience, lamb rack is 10/10 please do yourself a favor and treat yourself :). read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Le lamb rack - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sufi's is an elegant Persian restaurant in Atlanta. Parking is in the back and has a very steep slope driving down. It is kind of hidden which made it difficult to find but once inside it has a beautiful ambiance with warm woods and lovely tile work on display. My mom and I came in for an impromptu lunch. She had the Ghormeh Zabzi and I had the Koobideh kebab and both dishes were really rich in flavor and delicious. I enjoyed the food and would definitely return. read more

I found this Persian restaurant on this mobile phone app called "Seated" and decided to come here for dinner. The restaurant is very cozy with both indoor and outdoor seating. I opted for the indoor seating because it had a quiet vibe compared to the outdoors which was located right next to the bustling street. I ordered the Shish Kabob ($25) and enjoyed it very much. The meat and vegetables were seasoned very well. The saffron basmati rice that came with the meal also had a light flavor and nice texture to it. The meal also came with a complimentary appetizer called Sabzi Khordan which is essentially flatbread, feta cheese, walnuts, mint, parsley, cilantro, basil, and other various herbs. Now for the review. Overall, the food and service was spot on. However, I would say that the portion size for the price point is slightly high. My meal of $25 only came with rice and one kabob. If you have a small to medium appetite, I would recommend this restaurant because the food portions will definitely fill you up. However, for those of you out there that are big eaters like me, I would recommend Rumi's Kitchen, another amazing Persian restaurant, but has larger portions for each dish. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Sabzi Khordan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Incredible takeout lunch during COVID part 2! Because this place is on the pricier side, I decided to try it for lunch since it's a little cheaper and makes for a good test run before dining in. I got the Shish Kebab (filet mignon) and it was so so good. The meat and vegetables were both perfectly grilled and had tremendous flavor. The rice was also a great complement and boy was there a lot of it. Verdict: this place is a hidden gem! Well, technically it's on Peachtree St. so yes it's on the most popular road in Atlanta BUT it's very unassuming so you could easily pass it without knowing. I hope to dine in soon as the inside is nice and would make for a great date night...or just a great night sans date! read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Shish Kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I have been going here for a decade now and chose them to cater for my graduation dinner. But when my graduation venue fell through this month, GM Cristy Buice came to my rescue. Ms. Buice and her staff were wonderful for my graduation dinner of twenty-five people. The enclosed patio was heated and spacious, with clean restrooms and the most important thing of all excellent food and drinks. Please support this establishment for dinner or your next event. read more

Food was great .. I ordered chicken Soltani kebab n falafels along with pomegranate juice .. chicken was cooked perfectly with the right blend of spices ... finished with the Baklava.. overall I would recommend this place for an authentic Persian fare ! read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Falafel Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Sufi's is a nice option for Persian in Atlanta, and a good alternative to typical Middle Eastern or Mediterranean takeout. We ordered delivery, and settled on the combination platter, complete with hummus, kashk bademjan eggplant dip, and fresh shirazi salad. We paired that with a green salad for her and khorosht bademjoon, a deeply spiced eggplant stew served with rice, for me. I sprung for the extra sabzi, or traditional accompaniment of herbs, nuts, and cheese, which really rounded out the meal. It all came with heaps of bread, making for a true feast. read more

Out of service Elena was amazing! She took care of our crazy large group with ease. The food was delicious. I have passed by so many times but I've never stopped in for Mia. I will be back in next time bring my beau! My steak was cooked to my specifications! It was tender and flavorful and delicious! read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Steak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ordered delivery through door dash and the food was delicious! I ordered Chicken Barg, a salad, and the feta dip appetizer. I did not like the dip, but the rest of it was A+! read more

I was craving some Persian food and didn't want to go all the way to Rumi's so I found this cute little place. It did not disappoint at all! The food was absolutely delicious. I got chicken kebabs with rice and my guy try the lamb and we were both pleasantly surprised. It was so yummy. The portion sizes were huge as well. Super cute restaurant with a nice ambience in the city. I will definitely be back. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Chicken and rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food is good. But the service is pathetic. The waitress appeared to not care about the customers. After we finished, asked her for "to go" box but she kept ignoring. We can see her walking around or gossiping. Finally we had to ask another waiter to give us the box and the bill. This is my last visit to this place. read more

Ghorme sabzi was burned, they just ass water to it, chicken was so dry kobideh wasnt cooked well inside still red out side burn, too much spices, kashk bademjan was burn too Rice was too dry None of the food we ordered taste good as a persian I never recommend this restaurant read more

Sufi's Kitchen - a plate of rice, meat and vegetables - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's been a while since I last ate at Sufi's in Atlanta but on this visit to the city, we decided to order delivery since my girlfriend craved for Fesenjoon (walnut Pomegranate stew) and I did for Kabob. Quality of the food seems to not have improved since my last experience! Chicken Shish Kabob: it was yummy, fresh, well marinated and grilled. BUT, Fesenjoon: the stew was not freshly made with burnt chunks of walnut in the sauce. Seemed like they did this batch a while back and just re-heated it upon customer orders. Very disappointing as the whole bowl went directly to trash. (Please take your stews off the menu if you cannot prep them fresh) Chenjeh Kabob: Not fresh either. Either the meat was sitting there for sometime or the marination tuned the whole thing a bit sour. (tasted like meat going bad) Shirin polo: not flavorful and a bit blant, overcook basmati rice This was a good experience in that we remembered why we shouldn't have ordered here in the first place! Try other Persian food in Atlanta as you can definitely find better ones in that neighborhood. read more

Never will I enter this restaurant again! First,off the back we get a dirty plate (I should have left). Next, I ask for a glass of wine ( taste like water). They bring out appetizers . And then they bring out the entrees it looked weird. I ordered the sea bass and my husband ordered the salmon. I then taste my sea bass and immediately spit it out as it was SOUR... I will never cheat on my favorite Persian Restaurant RUMI'S again!!! I'm giving it a one star because you have to rate something and the weather was nice to sit outside at least.. read more

I am not an expert on Persian cuisine but I thought the food was just okay. The filet mignon kabobs we ordered had very little meat and the quality was just average. I wish I ordered a kabob with a greater amount of poultry like chicken. We also ordered the appetizer combination which included 3 appetizer choices. The appetizers were served with a very little amount of veggies and bread which didn't taste like anything super special. Service was friendly but I never saw the waitress again after she dropped off the check after sitting there for another 30-40 minutes. There weren't that many people when we got there and it continued to be pretty empty until we left around 8:30pm. I didn't really enjoy my cocktail drink (pomegranate cosmo) either because it had more of a licorice and weird after taste. Maybe it was supposed to taste like that though. ‍ Prices on their website do not match the prices I saw on their menu/paid. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Combination Appetizer Platter (Shirazi Salad, Sufi's Special - spicy eggplant, Hummus) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Pretty plain design of the interior, definitely more family style than fancy, good food, large portions, nice appetizer selection. The service was excellent. read more

Everything about this restaurant was amazing, the service, the food, and the atmosphere. I definitely recommend the Persian ice cream. I also had the eggplant dish, which I would also recommend! read more

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The food was really good and cheaper than Rumi's kitchen. Only thing is the cleanliness could be a lot better, it definitely hurts the appetite. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

we got a family dinner at there. This is a great place for lunch and dinners. Their kebabs cooked perfectly and rice kinds are very delicious. The service is not slow. I did not like their baklava because it is not fresh, is dried but all others are great. I recommend this place for an delicious Persian food experience read more

Always love coming to Sufi , the food is excellent, which I enjoy because each meal is freshly made daily, staff make you feel like you are home. The hummus is great I enjoy the iceice cream, and for lunch lamb wrap, delicious food at a reasonable price, I don't mind traveling 54 miles just to enjoy a great meal at a great restaurant time fabulous staff.Thank you.. read more

food was good and well flavored. the vibes and ambience was real chill. farzaneh the server was great and patient. would come back

Sufi's is an upscale-ish Persian restaurant in Brookwood, the neighborhood where Buckhead and Midtown meet. It's one of the nicest Persian restaurants in the Atlanta area. While it considers itself a "fine dining" establishment, it's still casual enough to stroll in wearing shorts on a hot summer day. The restaurant's atmosphere is elegant and refined. The place is tastefully decorated and from floor to ceiling with ornate light fixtures and billowy ceiling cloths. The open kitchen inside features a showcase, fire-burning Wood Stone oven. The covered patio outside is popular and sometimes features live music. Generally, it's a significantly classier vibe than you'll find at most Persian (or Mediterranean) restaurants. Sufi's menu has a good selection of Persian cuisine. Examples include various dips like mast (Persian yogurt), hummus, and mirza ghasemi (eggplant), dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves), stews like the traditional fesenjan stew made of walnuts and pomegranate, assorted kabobs, and polo (rice) dishes. At dinner, expect to spend about $7-8 per dip or appetizer and roughly $15-25 each for most entrees. At lunch, there's a limited selection of $9-10 lunch specials, but most of the kabob entrees will still set you back about $15-18. These prices are above average for Atlanta area Persian food, but you are paying for a more sophisticated atmosphere and presumably better service. Foods I've tried at Sufi's include: Appetizers/Mains: Sufi's Special - spicy sauteed eggplant, onion, garlic, chickpeas, spicy tomato sauce Lamb Shank - slowly marinated and served with baghala polo Baghala Polo - basmati rice mixed with dill and fava beans Koobideh Kabob - two skewers of seasoned ground beef, served w/ salad, tomato, and saffron basmati rice Ghormeh Sabzi - parsley, scallions, cilantro, fenugreek, cooked w/ stewed beef, dried lime, red kidney beans, served with saffron basmati rice Desserts: Baklava Cheesecake Baklava Persian Ice Cream Every meal at Sufi's comes with complimentary Persian flatbread and sabzi, which is a small plateful of radishes, herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, olive, and butter. The flatbread texture can vary from soft to hard. It's baked with sesame seeds and the finished product is somewhat floury. Each table has a small dish of sumac, which is a reddish-purple powder spice used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Sumac is made from the sumac fruit plant, which is berry-like. The flavor of sumac is a bit tangy and subtly aromatic. It's recommended over kabobs and rice. Try it. Sufi's Special eggplant dip is mildly spicy. It's okay. The flavors are sharp, but I think the other dips like the hummus, mast, or kashk bademja (the other eggplant dip) might be safer bets. The Lamb Shank is served in a bowl of broth with chopped potatoes and tomatoes. The meat, which has been marinating for a long time, is extremely tender and falls easily off the bone. There is some gamey taste to the lamb, which is to be expected. Overall, the dish is very simple and hearty. The lamb comes with Baghala Polo, which is one of Sufi's several rice dishes. It's absolutely delicious. It's soft, fluffy, fragrant, slightly buttery/oily, and addictively tasty. Same goes for the plainer saffron basmati rice. You can't go wrong with the polo here. The Koobideh Kabob is good. The meat, cooked on a skewer over an open flame, is smoky and flavorful. Two skewers are served per entree and I like the generous portion size. At $18 for two skewers, it does seem a little overpriced, especially because it's not significantly better than a kabob one could get at a hole in the wall like Falafel Cafe. The Ghormeh Sabzi is a dark-colored stew. The beef effortlessly forks apart. The veggies (parsley, scallions, cilantro, fenugreek) are finely chopped and come together to form a consistency similar to creamed spinach or Indian palak/saag paneer. The flavors are less intense and more subdued in this dish. Order it if you are interested in something less heavy. The desserts are wonderful. Out of the three that I've tried, the Baklava is my favorite. Instead of the traditional flat, square pieces, Sufi's serves its Baklava in half cigar-sized "rolls," five per plate. This makes it great for sharing. Each and every bite of the Baklava is sweet, dense, and savory. Highly recommended. The Baklava Cheesecake tastes exactly how it sounds. It's quite rich and has a variety of textures to it. The Persian Ice Cream is made of vanilla bean ice cream, rose water, and pistachios. It creates an interesting and unique blend of flavors and textures. The flavor is a tad aromatic and not overly sweet. The ice cream is both smooth and crunchy. In the end, it makes for an enjoyable two scoops. The servers are courteous and professional. Shout-out to Angela R. for providing exceptional service. Parking is complimentary valet. Book your reservation online at OpenTable and earn free points. read more

One of my very favorite lunch spots -- not only for the ambiance but mostly b/c of their koobideh wraps, the complimentary flatbread with condiments (herbs, feta, walnuts, radish, etc), and the prices! They now have several lunch specials for just $8.95 which includes 1 kabob ("looks" more like 2), rice (or salad), and drink. FYI - they're located in the old Shipfeifer space. KOOBIDEH WRAP - $8 I've come here numerous times and almost every time, I get the $8 Koobideh Wrap (generous size and enough for 2 meals) which comes w/ a nice size salad (ask for dressing on the side otherwise it will drown). Both the beef and chicken koobideh are so delicious and very flavorful! CHENJAH WRAP - $10 My new favorite -- chunks of marinated tenderloin cooked over an open flame. Another very tasty selection! CORNISH HEN KABOBS - $13 The kabobs have a good lemony flavor, and the meat interestingly progresses from dark to white meat. I have to say the saffron basmati rice was my favorite part of that meal though. SUFI'S SPECIAL (APPETIZER) - $7 Spicy sauteed eggplant, onion, garlic, chickpeas, and tomato sauce -- it's their signature appetizer for a reason. SUFI'S VEGGIE STEW - $11 Tastes very similar to Sufi's Special -- so you probably just want to order one or the other. Dinner prices are more expensive so if you're into good value like me, come for lunch instead :) I also like that it's never too crowded -- great place for a business lunch. They've got outdoor seating, too. Just remember -- koobideh wraps, and ask for dressing on the side. read more

Great Persian restaurant for when you're in the mood for some good kabobs. We ordered the chenjeh kabob and koobideh kabob, each with a side of grilled vegetables instead of rice. The chenjeh kabob was my favorite - I asked for medium well and it was well cooked but still juicy and tender, definitely made to perfection. The grilled vegetables are available with a $5 upcharge but worth it because they were grilled perfectly and so flavorful. They enhanced the flavor from the meat for sure. The service was a little slow, despite the restaurant not being very busy at the time we went, and a tad too cold which took away from the experience a little. But the food was great! read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Koobideh Kabob Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Great for lunch! They used to have lunch specials (prices) but even without, it's still with to try. They also skimp on the herbs (with my favorite feta cheese!!!!), as they used to give everyone in my office her own portions. I usually get the chenja wrap. Oh dear! Flavorful burst of flavor. In. Every. Bite. It's cut in half and I can never finish all in one sitting. It comes with salad with a light dressing that is so flavorful that I have to pause and let my palate reset before I can take another bite. I love their noodle soup for a cold day. It's flavorful and comforting. Their eggplant appetizers are good as well. I like to mix them up and put on a toasted pita to make my version of Persian pizza. Parking is plentiful in the back but you will have to hike up a steep hill. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Chenja wrap - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Sufi's was pretty good. It features a lot of "standard" Persian entrees -- including my favorite, Chicken Fesengen (a pomegranate, walnut chicken). I also liked the eggplant based dips they serve as appetizers. Pretty tasty and decent portions. But, while good, it's not the beta Persian food I've ever had. Also, the atmosphere is a little worn and not as fresh/nice as other options. Would I try it again? Definitely -- it's hard to find Persian food. But, are there competitive options for less money and a cooler atmosphere. read more

Decided to try out this location since it was so close to my hotel. I was looking for something different and it's not like I run into Persian restaurants that often back home so I decided to check it out. Ordered the Lamb Koobideh Kabob with basmati rice. EVERYTHING tasted great except for maybe this hot steamed tomato that came with my meal. I ended up buying an entire bottle of wine just because of it. Will highly recommend & will visit whenever I'm around the area. read more

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I ordered this restaurant through Uber Eats and I will likely never order or eat here again. I was missing rice from my kebab order, the salmon was so dry it was almost inedible, there were no olives, walnuts, or radishes in the Sabzi and all of the basil has browned. The only positive is that the order of extra bread is enough to feed a family of five. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Sabzi missing olives, walnuts, and radishes - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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To keep my review concise, so you get all the info you need quickly, I have created standard headers with info I hope you find helpful in making a quick and knowledgable decision about your dining choice! -Cuisine Type: Persian -Food Review: My date and I ordered the chicken kabobs to get an idea how the basic, non complicated item would be cooked. We moved to Atlanta about a year ago and have yet to find our fav kabob place and was hoping this might be it. Overall, I thought the kabob was good. Chicken was flavorful and moist. I wish they had more side options but my bf had the rice with raisins for an up-charge, and it was good. I subbed rice for a greek salad and it was also good. The appetizer was chose was spicy eggplant and the flavor was great though I wish it was a little less watery so it would be easier to eat with bread. They did bring warm pita bread but only a small amount that wasnt enough for the appetizer and we asked for a second serving but it came out very late afterward and was only like 4 pcs the size of a medium cracker so not very generous with the bread. -Service: We sat in the covered patio area and our server speed to be busy with inside tables so service was a bit slow and we wish we sat inside. -Ambience: Interior restaurant lacks decor and pretty outdated and drab. We sat in the covered patio instead but it was MEGA loud so that wasnt great either. -Parking: lot in back, free. -Price and Value: We really thought the price was super expensive for just being one skewer chicken kabob and rice (about $22/plate). Personally, I dont see Persian food being upscale and if it were, the restaurant doesnt have the ambience to be considered upscale to charge this amount. -Overall Comments: Not great because felt it was too expensive for the food served and the outside patio areas was very loud, not to mention the busy peachtree street having motorcycles and dragracers while my date and I are trying to have dinner. Just seems that an expensive kabob place on a main road with no decor should not be charging these prices. Just my opinion. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Chicken kabob with Greek salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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This meal was a long time coming! I've been telling my best friend about Persian food for the longest time and unfortunately couldn't have it back where we come from. It was a treat to get to come here and enjoy the eggplant appetizer and then my favorite dish, fesenjan. The service was impeccable, too. Everything was super fresh! We loved the patio area as well. read more

Sufi's Kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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