Reasonably priced and really good Persian food! :D…read more My usual orders are Ox Brain, Hummus, and Beef Kebab. Oddly, they are more expensive than the branch in Timog. Must be the rent in Metrowalk. Either way, the food is good, service is good, and value for your money is great!

This restaurant has been around for quite some time now- Family's usual midnight food-go-to place!…read moreWe go here like 2-3 times a month, I used to be very picky with food, but I finally learned to appreciate the food here! The menu has a wide selection to choose from -- shawarma, kebabs, hummus, and many more. I recommend getting the Chelo beef kebab kobideh, for P275 (add P30 for basmati rice!) -- definitely a must-try- or the Mahksos. Most of their dishes served with rice is good for sharing, however, when really hungry, it could be just for one. Pair it with Dogh (yogurt shake), and you're good to go! We keep coming back here all the time for our midnight cravings!

My family took us here to try the food. We got seated right away. The atmosphere was nice. The…read moreservice was very good. The food were delicious, sorry i did not get a chance to take pictures. They have parking spots but very tricky to get in and out. Will definitely come back.

Hossein's interior is gorgeous as well as apt for its motif, all dimly lit curtains tinged with a…read morewarm, sun-baked palette. I learned about Hossein through my best friend, who loved their food so much that she couldn't stand up after clearing her plates. Neither could I, and that's a good sign. First things first: one does not simply enter Hossein without trying their Roti Channai (P125). Served with a mild sauce mixed with Indian spices, the roti is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. As for mains, I strongly recommend their Lamb Shish Kebab (P550) and their Raan Masala (P2780), the latter of which is leg of lamb cooked in a creamy and thick curry sauce, mixed with special herbs and spices. In my opinion, the Raan Masala is definitely the star of the menu. Even the sauce of the masala goes really well with the kebab. So much so that I ended up dipping my kebab in the sauce of the masala instead of the actual sauce of the kebab. All of this doesn't come with rice yet, so you'll definitely want to order a heaping of buttery-hot Biryani Rice (P180), good for two people. I used to have a "don't love it, don't hate it" attitude toward Persian cuisine, but because of Hossein, I am now stuck in the "will eat everything until I puke" phase. Easily the best (and priciest) Persian restaurant I've tried in Metro Manila.

Mister Kebab has been holding the fort when it comes to delicious Persian cooking since the last…read moredecade. I remember piling up someone's car and driving all the way to West Ave to get our hands on some of their yummy kebabs. More than a decade has past, but Mister Kebab is still as strong as ever. It was just a bit too far for a Makati resident like me to go there on a regular basis. That is why I was so happy when Mister Kebab set up shop at Pearl Drive at Ortigas. It's not Makati, but it's a whole lot closer to those of us who live there. Or Pasay. Or the South, for that matter. ANYWAY, still the same incredibly delicious food, still the same reasonable prices, still kicking the ass of their competition, and all this located somewhere closer to non-QC residents. Nice.

I often heard about Mister Kabab and its branch in Quezon City. I never got to try eating there…read moretill they put up a branch in Pearl Drive, Ortigas. It was so near where I lived and I jumped into the opportunity of eating there when my friends suggested the place for lunch. i find Persian food really good and I never had the fear of trying new things from that cuisine. I've tried different things from the menu but what i love the most is their Beef and Chicken Chelo Kabab. Both are separate orders but I alternate what meat to eat in terms of my mood. This meal offers two different ways of preparing the meat. One is ground and the other is grilled as is. I'm the type of person that gets bored easily and wants variety in terms of taste. These dishes were really ones that I enjoyed. It goes really well with their buttered rice and grilled tomatoes. I also love their garli csauce and spicy sauce. It just makes the food taste even better than it is! This is a place I would really go back to!

I'd passed this place without giving it a second thought. It looked like just another shawarma…read morespot. There were five million other shawarma spots and this place looked pretty small. Man, was I wrong. This wasn't just a shawarma place. It was a legit grill place. Shawarma, kebabs, chicken fillets, dapas... you name it. Impressive. And for a price that didn't go over 100php for most items. Even more impressive. What stunned me though was how much bigger it was on the inside. It added a lot to the ambiance of the place. There was lots of room and lots of seats, giving it a rather cozy feel. The food itself is pretty good! Not dry, tasty and that's without drenching it in sauce as is my usual modus when it comes to these wraps. Despite the price, it wasn't at all small and they didn't skimp on the fillings which is something that doesn't happen very often. So if you're looking for something light and filling but won't kill your wallet or make you feel like you didn't eat enough, this is where I'd suggest to go.

At first I was a little frustrated because Mandi Persian Grill replaced this cool café on that same…read moreplace. It was the only one with turtle pie then. It took me some time to warm up to it but my love for hummus has overcome this tampo, so I decided to try it out. Needless to say, it was on a whole different scale than the café it replaced, but I still like it because of my love for Middle Eastern food. PROS: You'd be surprised how roomy it actually is. On the ground level it would just be around 4 tables and you have to scoot to get to the counter and place your order. But downstairs, it's comfortably spacious; I love samplers! So of course I had their Mandip Trio. It was so fun to eat because I got to try the Moutabal and Keema too, which is quite good; I liked reading this little story on their menu on how Mandi got their name. CONS: Orders take a bit of time to prepare; We could use for more pita for the Trio. TL;DR: Authentic Persian food that's not just some random shawarma place. More Mandi!

Very good Persian/Iranian restaurant. It is not Mediterranean but Middle East culture based foods…read more You can enjoy totally exotic flavour of Iran even you have never visited before. They offer to prepare special source with braked tomato. Food quality would be better than other middle eastern restaurants in Manila, and their advantage is to provide alcohols comparing to others. Good for business use, family, and friends lunch and dinner. At least P.1k per head if you order typical dishes with drinks.

Arya is a good choice for anyone craving some Persian food. Even if it's a bit expensive (average…read moreof Php 450 per person), you can really taste where your money is going. They don't shortchange you with the ingredients and the way their dishes are cooked. Also, ordering is pretty simple and "no fail". Have a variety of beef, chicken, and lamb Kebabs with Basmati Rice. The Kebabs are pretty big and the rice is a lot, so it's good for sharing. The vegetables on the side are also a refreshing palette cleanser. And don't forget to put a lot of the garlic yogurt sauce to make the meal just right!

Hands down my favorite place to eat in in Taft Avenue!…read more Ababu opened about a year ago and hasn't lost its momentum since, well at least for me. They serve Persian and Mediterranean foods which are two of my favorites! The best part? It's just a block away from my building so if you do visit, there's a possibility of you running into me there (don't forget to say hi!)! Ababu's food is very affordable but unlike most cheap eats, Ababu serves amazing food! Their Beef Kebab Rice Meal is my favorite! It consists of charbroiled ground beef with egg, corn, onions and tomatoes on rice. They also serve bottomless iced teas with the meals though I believe they use powdered iced tea. The only drawback is that the place can get really hot and a little smoky when they are cooking the meat and the poor air-conditioning sure doesn't help.

I was here the day it opened…read more I don't mean that in a general sense. I mean it quite literally. I was literally standing outside the glass door when this place first opened, and I was its first customer. I didn't plan for it to happen. I was just really hungry and lo and behold, there's a good-looking Persian restaurant opening just beside my building. So I stood outside and gave them the evil eye until they let me in and fed me. You can't go wrong with shawarma rice, and that proved true here. The best part though? Unlimited iced tea. Granted, it's probably just powedered iced tea, but who cares? It's cold and sweet and everything the doctor ordered.

Worst service it's like I didn't exist arriving. Calling…read morewaiters was a waste of time. Beef kebab and chips was more like a plate of chips with a toothpick kebab how lousy Taste was pathetic I've lived in Iran for 2 years , this food would never be excepted in Iran I've no idea how anyone can rate this restaurant higher than 1 star . In Iran they also greet and make you feel welcome . Nothing like this place! No ambiance !

Poor service and inadequate menu selection. I would advise against it because they don't even have…read morehot tea or water for a Persian restaurant

Ordered the chicken and gyros platter for lunch. Looked very appetizing but while I was mixing the…read moresauce with the contents of the plate, I found a very thick hair. I'm not actually sure if it's human hair but the thought of it was disgusting. (You can see it if you open my photo below and zoom in close enough) I informed them about this experience through Facebook and they said they will look into this and deeply apologized. And "to make it up to me", they offered me a free meal.

I guess I'm just disappointed by the hype. Don't get me wrong, it's delicious - I wish there was…read moremore meat and less rice. I had the falafel/chicken combo and the falafel was really overfried. Not my thang. Thankfully we went during a rainy day so there wasn't too bad of a line. If you're looking to bypass the wait I suggest going on an off day!

This has become a regular stop when my wife and I are in Manila. The food is always good, and there…read moreis a wide selection to choose from. I see some other reviewers talking about service and cleanliness, but both have been good, in my experience. As for price, I am sure you can find a cheaper kebab place, but you won't find one this good.

The food took forever to come out and didn't taste very good. It was also expensive. Even better, I…read moreroasted for two days in bed with a fever and vomiting from food poisoning. World's worst restaurant! Bad service too

What is it with Poblacion and middle eastern restaurants? Not only is there a glut of them in the…read morearea, they're the very best Makati has to offer. One should be wary about opening a kebab place in this area, and yet Kite steps up to the plate. Kite is more of a bar that happens to serve Persian stuff than it being a proper middle eastern resto. The joint doesn't try to look middle eastern; instead you get a casual, relaxed, almost homey bar that is not intimidating at all. As for the food, it was brilliant. I had a Mediterranean BBQ Chicken thigh fillet and a Wagyu kebab. The chicken was properly spiced and was tender and flavorful. However, the Wagyu kebab stole the meal. Four cubes of tender melt-in-your-mouth, bursting with flavor in your mouth... It was absolutely heavenly. It was so good, i did not want to drown the flavor with any of their sauces, preferring instead to savor each cube on its own. Am not ready to give this place five stars just yet, though. Give me two or three more visits and i may change my mind. But yeah, i think Kite is damned good, and i am ready to go back soon.

The newest kid on the block in Williams-Burgos, just on Ebro St. is Kite Kebab Bar. A Mediterranean…read morestreet food bar created by Kian Kazemi. This place fits right into the artsy hip vibe that has encompassed this neighborhood over the last few years. The decor inside is warm and inviting with murals on the walls and tables hand made from reclaimed wood. The outdoor seating is just as beautiful with the perfect amount of lighting. The menu they have currently for their soft opening is small and simple. Kebabs, salads, wraps and if you're hungry Biryani. I had already had my dinner, but couldn't resist having a little snack. I went with the wagyu beef kebab, paired with the Falafel salad and some Baba Ganoush. Ok, so a little bit bigger than a snack. ;) The wagyu was juicy and flavourful as you'd expect. You only get 4 cubes per order, but for the price it's a pretty good deal. The falafel salad was my favorite, with falafel, feta, grapes and tomatoes in a nice light dressing. The falafel was cooked perfectly, not dry at all, with nicely balanced flavor. I've always liked hummus more than Baba Ganoush, but now that has changed. It was packed with flavor and a good amount of smokey-ness. The pita was also really good, which I'm told they make themselves. Overall, it was a great little meal. I look forward to coming back with a few friends for dinner. It's great to see people with a vision to create not just great food, but great experiences with it. The restaurants name 'Kite', stems from the symbolism of the word. To dream, to imagine, to create... Having only been open for 3 days, it's the calm before the storm. Before the people come soaring in the door of Kite.