Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my experience. Ordered take out for a pick up on my way…read morehome from work. When I arrived the food was ready, however, not a single staff member was helpful and actually quite rude as I tried to get my order. Ended up speaking to a host and 4 staff just to figure out the pick up. When I got home the food did not match what was was described, salmon skewers were only baked salmon filet, the $9.99 salad was less than a cup of diced tomato and cucumber and the beef skewer was dry and under seasoned. Surprising considering how many great reviews there are. With so many choices for great Persian food on the North Shore I will go some place else next time.

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!

Incredibly delicious food! We were closed to happy hour when we got here but nevertheless ordered a…read moremain dish Chicken Leg and Barberries. It's a slow cooked chicken leg served with barberry sauce, a secret ingredient for its wonderful flavor! Then we decided on the happy hour menu such as the Flatbread and Seasonal Dips: lentil/walnuts and the carrots/tahini and they were so healthily delicious! The Koofteh, meatballs made with beef, rice, split peas, herbs, walnuts, and plums in a very tasty sauce is another dish not to be missed. Beautiful restaurant with a welcoming staff.

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.

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!

San Francisco to Vancouver, BC series: Monday Edition…read more Don Juan de la Matcha has enjoyed matcha all over San Francisco. I had matchas with many different international cuisines since they sold the matcha in house. Since Vancouver is one of the most international cities on earth I decided to check out the matcha scene in Vancouver. I was interested in trying some place I haven't tried a matcha. So headed to Downtown Vancouver to an Iranian family ran bakery which makes tres leche cake, honey cakes, and flakey pistachio croissants. It's called Bahar Cafe . On a Fall stroll through Downtown Vancouver I landed on Robson street at Bahar Cafe. Inside has a relaxing vibe with some seating. You will see a Canadian flag along with an Iranian flag and also a Free Iran drawing on the wall. You will also find pleasant aromatic bake goods available that are soft as an angel. There were lots to choose from their Bahar bread to apple cake. I got the croissant which was a bit flakey like some in SF. It was tasty and not salty like some in SF. I then washed it down with an ice matcha latte for Don Juan de la Matcha. It was delicious not too sweet and tasted very smooth. This is the spot in Vancouver to try Iranian and Canadian baked goods with flavor. In Downtown Vancouver also known as also known as "Downtown Van" is known for many things like the place where a movie was shot starring "Jackie Chan"and also they have a great places for food like JapaDog with flavors of "Japan"and bake goods and matcha from a family owned business Bahar in Downtown Vancouver on Robson street from "Iran" In Vancouver you can find delicious dumplings that are "Ukrainian" and also Michelin Guide food that's "Mediterranean" and Matcha for Don Juan La Matcha and bake goods that are "Iranian"and also "Canadian"

Had such a lovely experience at Bahar Bakery in downtown Vancouver! The space is beautiful and…read moreinviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The pistachio croissant was definitely a highlight--flaky, delicious, and packed with great pistachio flavor. I also tried their cardamom tea, which was essentially like a London Fog with a wonderful cardamom twist, and it was absolutely fabulous! The strawberry jam cruffin was tasty, although it was a little too sweet for my preference. Overall, though, the combination of the beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff, and delicious food made this a great bakery experience. I would definitely come back to try more of their pastries!

I don't usually order food an hour before closing. I thought they closed at 11pm based on the hour…read moreof operations online, but I found out later it was actually 10pm closing. Even though it was close to closing, this family run business still cooked up an amazing combo platter for me. The combo platter had chicken, kebab, beef, tomatoes over rice. The proteins and tomatoes were perfectly grilled with right amount of char. The meats were tender and juicy. I was only going to eat half and save half for tomorrow, but I ended up eating majority of the entire plate and fell asleep in food coma bliss. 10/10 I would do it again.

The food arrived hot,smelling delicious and it was very tasty, thank you will definitely return.read more

Insanely tasty happy hour!…read more We were staying across the street at The Sandman and wandered into The Cazba for an early dinner. It turned out to be the meal of the trip. We started with Kashke Bademjan - an insanely delicious eggplant dip served with Barbari (a leavened flatbread) and Shashlik (mini lamb chops), and followed by Mini Loghmeh (minced beef/lamb kebab). We also had Koobideh wraps (kebabs, onions, & spices in lavash wraps) which we took back to the room b/c there was so much food! Many "yummy noises" were made during this meal! Truely a culinary delight. Service was friendly and attentive.

**Will not honour valid gift cards**…read more Have been a customer for many years. Recently, found some gift cards I purchased awhile back and went with my boyfriend for lunch at the Cazba Davie location to redeem the gift cards on December 29, 2025. Long story short, they refused to honour the gift cards because they "changed their computer system" and said the gift cards therefore expire and cannot be used. I told them that the terms and conditions of the gift card literally states to use the gift card like "cash" and according to BC laws that gift cards are not allowed to be expired unless in very specific circumstances, which does not include a system change. Eventually, their general manager, Mr. Behruz Sigari, spoke to me on the phone and promised that he would call Moneris to find out my gift card balance and then contact me with a resolution soon. I left with his email (b.sigari@gmail.com) and emailed him twice but he has never replied. Clearly, they are willing to engaged in unethical and illegal business practices stealing funds from customers even when educated about gift card laws. I have since reported them to Consumer Protection BC and will never be a customer of their's for their lies and horrible treatment. Lesson learned: always use your gift cards as soon as you can.

Top Chef's Persian Restaurant opened up in City Square mall on Cambie and West 12th! They have…read moreamazing Persian food. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to pick up lunch, I got their koobideh which came with saffron rice and two beef skewers, grilled tomato, and a yogurt dip. I got the koobideh for $15 which was pretty reasonable considering their huge portion!! I had it over two meals. I also got their cream horn to try, it looks like a funnel cake but the texture is more flakey and has a cream cheese filling. It was delicious, not too sweet. Lastly, I also got their spinach pull-apart pastry for $9. It was so big it was a meal of its own! the filling was cheesy and delicious. I can't wait to be back again! 5/5 would recommend

Very new restaurant and we just got to Vancouver, we were hungry and looking for something close by…read more. I find this restaurant and went there that's when I realized it was in the mall food court, which it was nice and convenient, ordered chicken kabob and gaimeh with plain rice and it was absolutely delicious, very clean and friendly people, definitely recommend this restaurant and will go there again.

Best kabob Koobideh I've had in a very long time. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection and…read morehighly recommended. Service was attentive and the staff had great harmony Working together. I'm never going anywhere else and Will be back soon.

This is an update to my previous 3 star review almost two years ago…read more Several times we've been recently ordering takeout the kabobs have been so dry and overcooked we had to chuck it in the bin half way. Like trying to swallow cardboard. It makes it even worse when every single time we've instructed them to cook it juicy and every time they overcook it. So, 0 for Food. 0 for Service. Time has taken you to Disaster's Door. Never going back.

Excellent middle Eastern food. We tried a variety of Kabobs and fresh bread and loved everything…read more They even have Afghan kabeli polo which was lovely. Overall I highly recommend this place.

The staff was very polite and accommodating, Was very clean…read moreand a good atmosphere The food was amazing and tender. I typically don't have schish kababs because they're always chewy, however here it was very good. Definitely visit.

Dining at East is East is a unique, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a cozy…read morecultural oasis. The warm lighting, artistic decor, and relaxing ambiance set a wonderful stage for enjoying a comforting meal infused with vibrant Eastern traditions. The service was attentive and hospitable, making the meal feel smooth and inviting. The standout of the visit was the famous Silk Route Feast, which offered an incredible tasting journey alongside delicious individual bowls like the rich Chicken Masala and deeply spiced Lamb Curry.

Stopped by in a group of two for lunch for the Chai Feast. This the perfect way to sample many of…read morethe foods especially as the other person at lunch had not previously attended this dining establishment. We were seated right away and provided complimentary soy chai...so good. And then we started sampling many items from the Chai Feast. The presentation is excellent when they bring out the platter with the many dishes....and each dish has unique tastes. Always a fan of the boulani and this time the stars of the meal for me were the Creamy Mushroom & Eggplant and the Lamb Curry. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.