Quick dinner stop on the way to a comedy show... And we wanted something different! We decided to share a meal and this was more than enough! We were wanting to try a few other things, but due to the sweet ladies, not speaking any English, we weren't able to get recommendations for other things to try... so we went for a sampler! We will definitely be back... The food was phenomenal! read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Beef Kabab, Koobideh & Chicken Kabab/Soltani Special - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I was in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. Which ended up being dinner too because the portions were very filling! Upon arriving, I was pleasantly greeted by a gentleman at the counter. I placed my order, which was the chicken kabob entree, meat pie and water, and took a seat. I had my pick since I was the only customer at that time. The vibe was quaint and quiet, with music playing from their culture. Shortly after I sat down, the meat pie was brought out along with something like a toasted naan I think. The meat pie was really, really good. The irony is that I ordered it after reading another Yelper stating how good it was. I don't even know what type of meat it was. Lol! My entree came out looking just like the photos I had seen online. The tomato, cucumber and onion salad was very flavorful and fresh and I almost want to try my hand at making it at home....its just that good. The chicken was moist, tender and marinated well. Everything was freshly prepared and hot when I received it and I could tell it was made with love. I had enough food to take half to work for lunch tomorrow. My total was around $27.00 and it was worth every penny. I'm on a quest to try out all of the Mediterranean and Persian restaurants in the area. Taboon Noon o Kabab is right up there as one of the best. Try them out...your taste buds will thank you. Happy eating! read more

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Randomly came across this Persian restaurant and it did not disappoint. When I tell you the ingredients were fresh they were fresh. The ladies working in there were so nice and gave us a run down of the menu since it was our 1st time there. I got the chicken kabob sandwich w/fries and my fried got the chicken kabob plate. I thought the bread was naan bread but it's taboo bread. The lady taking orders asked us how everything was and it was delicious and she was so proud to hear that and say that they make everything fresh. If you're looking to experience some food from a different culture and try something new definitely check this place out. read more

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Decided to try Taboon Noon O Kabab for lunch. The restaurant was empty when we went, which made me wonder about how much turnover they get on fresh ingredients. For example, the cucumber and tomato salad wasn't as fresh as it could have been. That said, the main dish was good overall. The koobideh kebab had nice flavor, the rice was fluffy with a bit of saffron for color, and the grilled tomatoes were a nice touch. The plate also came with onions sprinkled with sumac, pickles, hummus (also sprinkled with sumac), and warm flatbread on the side. Everything was presented well and the portions were decent. Prices were around $15 for an entrée without a drink, which felt a little on the higher side for a casual lunch spot. Overall: tasty food, but freshness and value could be improved. I wish I option to give 3.5 but, sadly, can't really get to 4 for this one. read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Taboon Noon O Kabab is one of my favorite places in Hoover. The food is always made fresh and is really delicious. Some of my favorites include the vegetable kebob, chicken kebob sandwich, the meat pie and the egg pie. There is plenty of seating if you want to eat in. There is also outside patio seating. There isn't table service, but we went late on a Sunday afternoon and there was not a line. read more

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This was my first visit here and I will definitely be returning! I'm not sure if I've ever had Persian food before, but it's delicious. What we ordered: -Taboon Bread w/French Feta Cheese -Chicken Kabob -Beef Koubideh The Taboon Bread with feta wasn't what I was expecting. It's a naan-style bread served alongside blocks of feta. It's a lot of feta, like a whole store-bought containers worth. I wasn't a fan of the feta style, but the bread was awesome. It came out fresh and hot! The Beef Koubideh was my favorite of the two kabobs. It was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. It's not necessarily an inexpensive option but it's fair for the amount of food you get. The inside isn't anything special, but I typically prefer to eat inside over takeout. read more

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We love to try and support locally owned and operated businesses, and we were in the area, so we tried it. It was disappointing all around, although the woman, cleaning, taking orders, bringing food out was pleasant and tried to be accommodating- she didn't understand us and we didn't understand her, language-wise, so we all did our best to communicate Food was pricey for what was received, served hot but not particularly tasty. Restrooms were deeply grubby and scary. read more

Finally a Persian restaurant in Hoover!... or so I thought. The menu is definitely a fusion of a few cultures, some Persian skewers with traditional rice and tomatoes, and then a few other dishes that seemed to have a Lebanese flair. Very modest restaurant that clearly caters to more takeout than dine in. Most Persian restaurants are fairly fancy so this came to a bit of surprise once we walked inside. The service was terrible. Not only rude, but we had such a difficult time communicating. English was not understood well and no one seemed to speak Farsi either. . The lady behind the counter was rude, abrupt and refused to listen and continuously talked over us when asking questions. She even rolled her eyes when we asked if they had certain items. Honestly, I'm surprised our order was right. The tables were wobbly and needed to be cleaned. The food itself was pretty good though the kebabs were a bit dry and when we asked for butter for our rice (all Persians want butter on their rice) we were told they didn't have any but could use olive oil. We declined.. I can't say I will never go here again, but next time will definitely be for takeout. It's a very uninviting establishment. . read more

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On a drive down to the beach for a short getaway, husband and I were looking for a spot to stop for dinner. I keep a running bookmark list of Birmingham restaurants and this one hit the all the requirements! We pulled off the highway into a small shopping center and found our way inside. The menu is moderately sized with lots of middle eastern favorites. I fancy myself somewhat familiar with the cuisine but I'm certainly happy to learn and try more; there were a few dishes available I wasn't familiar with and I enjoyed doing a light Google to educate myself. You order at the counter here. They seem to do a very brisk takeout business. There's seating inside and a few tables on the patio. We originally intended to eat inside but wound up moving because unfortunately something smelled really bad and wrong, almost like natural gas, inside the restaurant. I don't necessarily think this was their fault -- we noticed some workers doing something on the roof of the building, and all the food smelled as wonderful as you'd expect -- but we moved outside just to be safe. I wanted a chicken koobideh kabob instead of a regular chicken kabob (the difference seems to be koobideh is ground chicken and spices rather than a hunk of chicken), but through a somewhat confusing conversation with the employee, managed to figure out they didn't have any. So I wound up with a regular chicken kabob; husband got beef koobideh kabob; and we split an order of hummus. I say the conversation was confusing because neither employee spoke much English at all, such to the point that I had to use my even more-limited Spanish skills to realize they were saying "no tengo" to the chicken koobideh. They were very kind and apologetic and we eventually figured out how to move forward and help each other, but if you're looking for a detailed description of the food or anything, make sure you speak Spanish here, lol. I heard them very desperately trying to communicate what was spicy and what wasn't to a very confused group of folks as I left. That being said, they got our order right and it came out in a very reasonably time, especially considering the sheer volume of carryout they were cranking out. Our kebabs came with extra complementary taboon bread, which went great with our leftover hummus. The food is honestly worth 5 stars. It was delicious. The rice was fluffy and delicate, each kabob was bursting with flavor, the hummus was smooth and delicious, and the Shirazi salad (diced tomato and cucumber) was so refreshing! My chicken was incredible -- cooked absolutely perfectly, still juicy but with crispy parts, too. Despite a few roadblocks in atmosphere and communication, we very much enjoyed our visit here and would happily return. Give them a try if you like or are interested in experiencing Persian food. read more

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If you haven't tried Taboon Noon O Kabab make it your next lunch plan! The staff is the nicest, and everything on the menu is high quality. This is up there with the best Persian food I've had around the US. The pies are great but I think I preferred the meat one, it was packed full and bursting with flavor. The Kababs are so good too. They taste like some major preparation went into them. We have been multiple times and happy to have them in the ham! read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Beef Koobideh and Adana Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Before visiting this restaurant, I had never tried Persian food before, so everything was new territory for me. My boyfriend had always wanted to try this place since it's right next to a restaurant he frequents, so we decided to stop by one random Friday afternoon. The restaurant wasn't busy at all. We ordered at the counter, and an employee brought the food out to our table when it was ready. Since we weren't sure what to get, we decided on the Soltani Special so we could try a little bit of everything. It came with Taboon Bread, and we also ordered the Cheese Pie too because it looked yummy in the pictures. And let me tell you, it was just as yummy in real life! At first, I was skeptical about whether the portion size of the Soltani Special would be enough for two people, but once we started eating, I realized I had nothing to worry about. Everything was delicious, and the side of veggies and sauce really elevated the meats. I usually prefer beef, but the chicken ended up being my favorite here. The beef was good too, but I would've loved it even more if it had been a little less tough. Overall, Persian food is so underrated! I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely come back with others. read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Cheese Pie and Taboon Bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Hole in the wall with decent Persian kabobs. There is plenty of parking available. I prefer my kabob platter to be decked out in generous Alabama sized portions at the prices they are charging, but they seem to skimp out on the grilled veggies and saffron rice. I would not recommend it if you are trying Persian food for the first time. You will be sorely disappointed. read more

Southern Living named this restaurant to the Top 30 Restaurants in Birmingham, so we had to try it. Tucked away in a strip mall in Hoover, it's conveniently located right off of I-65. We stopped by at lunch and were the first folks to arrive. The menu is exotic- that is, apart from hummus and kabobs, we really didn't know what anything else was, and while there were some photos, it didn't give us a good idea of what the dishes were like. For our next visit, I'll do a little research first. My two teenage sons and I ordered hummus, chicken, kebabs, and two orders of steak kebabs. The kebabs come as either a sandwich, plate, or entrée. We ordered the entrée combos. We got so much food! The hummus was super creamy and served with whole wheat pita triangles. The kabobs were outstanding! The chicken was a little dry but super flavorful. The steak was delicious. The kabobs were served with a massive amount of white rice and a vegetable kabob, white onions, pickles, and a cucumber salad. All were so delicious and fresh tasting! read more

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My father is from Iran and he said it seemed to have too much Sumac. I thought it may have been too salty.

Food was tasty and prices are great! We tried a bunch of different items from the menu and we were pleased. Service was mediocre, but I will still absolutely go again. Yum! read more

Taboon somehow just gets better and better, everything on the menu I've tasted, quickly becomes a new favorite read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The food quality was average, the place is rather a takeout establishment rather than a restaurant.

The kabob and chicken kafta were out of this world!!! Highly recommend to eat there if you like the Mediterranean type of food.

Taboon Noon O Kabab is a family favorite. The menu items are very common in Persian/Iranian cuisine such as kababs, shirazi salad, bread/naan, etc. I recommend this place to anyone interested in trying new foods. The food is not spicy, it is rather tangy and seasoned adequately. I would recommend the platter where the different meat kababs are mixed. You get vegetables, rice with saffron, shirazi salad, white yogurt, and meat. The platter is pretty big, so if you know your appetite is not that big, sharing this meal with another person is feasible. The workers are patient and they work very hard, it's also located in Hoover. read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Amazing food! Delicious! Do not pass this place up. Go on in and say hello. They also have a drive thru, call ahead you can pick it up. Everything was so tasty! Adnan is very friendly. He and his wife (who is the head Chef) care about what they serve. I'm afraid I will be craving this place regularly! Looking forward to my next visit already. read more

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I'm addicted!!! It's hard to find difference places to eat when you work in retail ,This is a gem. This time I had the chicken kebab sandwich and of course the shirazi salad( I could eat this by itself). It was a little expensive for lunch $22. But it is made to order fresh. No photos because I couldn't stop eating. If you are looking to experience Persian food, please give this place a try. read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Chicken Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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If you don't like kebab; Chengdu Chinese Cuisine is next door. You lose nothing by going to Taboon, the grilled meats are great. (I just get the soltani special) read more

As an out of towner, I found this restaurant based on reviews, and I'm so glad we went! It was seriously one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Everything we ordered was delicious! Even my kids loved it! The restaurant is in a plaza with plenty of parking. Despite its location, the interior is clean and has a welcoming atmosphere. The employee at the counter was friendly and helpful. I only wish this restaurant was in my home town!!! read more

I've visited this place with other international friends and they've told me the food is pretty authentic. That said, the food tastes really good and they serve large portions that can be shared. read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Counter and Menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The food is delicious! I would recommend the chicken kebab. Try it you won't be disappointed.

Taboon is the best Persian restaurant in town. I have very limited experience with Persian food, but this felt very authentic. For what it's worth, the other customers looked to be middle eastern. The owner was friendly. He explained the menu and described various dishes. He recommended the Adana Kabab on the lunch menu. The kabob is served with rice, a cooked tomato, sliced onions, and pickles. Servings of hummus, Shirazi/Cucumber Yogurt, and a basket of fresh Naan-like bread. Wow, lots of food and lots to Yelp about! Adana Kabab is a ground beef kabob that is seasoned and flavorful. It had just the right amount of spiciness for me. The meat was firm, but not dense. If you are wondering, it is not served on the shish kabob skewer. The rice was excellent. It is basmati rice, and the grains don't stick together like Asian rice prep. The rice was plated with a stripe of yellow saffron rice for a nice presentation. The tomato was large and fresh. It had a touch of char from the grill. The tomato retained its shaped but was tender enough to cut with a fork. Slices of raw white onion are sprinkled with sumac powder. The onions were strong as you would imagine, but they were the perfect complement to this dish. The pickles were small gherkins that were sliced lengthwise. They had a unique flavor that was similar to a dill pickle. The Shirazi/Cucumber Yogurt was refreshing; fresh and tangy. Very similar to Mediterranean tabouli. The hummus and the warm bread were excellent. Overall, a great experience. The owners told us about special dishes (Mansef, Kabseh, and the Jordan Special) that are only prepared on certain days. read more

My wife is Persian, so we have to come by here every so often to get our kick. It has great food. We usually get the kebabs. I could use a bit more spice, but overall, it's definitely tasty and hits the spot. The only issue I really have with it is that it takes so long to get your food. You know its fresh though! We waited in the drive through lane for over 20 minutes to get our food, which is typical. I would recommend ordering over the phone and coming to get it once it is nearly done. We do wish they had a store in Trussville though! read more

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I love this restaurant and their food. The staff are super friendly and accomodating. Everything I have ordered from here has been super tasty. I especially love the Adana Kabob and the bread that comes with the meals. Its fresh made and sooo good. You can even order more of it (with or without Za'tar spices on it) a La cart. I really love the sumac they speinkle over the fresh onion and the salt-pickles that are included on your place. If you enjoy Mediterranean or Persian food, this is a place you don't want to miss! read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Adana Kabob (lunch) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This restaurant is awful. The staff doesn't speak English and it was near impossible to place a simple order. I went with 5 other family members and we were astounded by how hard it was to place a simple order . The food is below average and the restaurant is not very clean we will not be going back . read more

Freakin incredible and the ladies are very nice. It is a great place to stop, get a couple of kebabs if you are on the low carb scheme!

Food is good but expensive for the quantity. We ordered the chicken kabab which was just6 pieces with vegetables and lots of rice. It cost was 19 dollars read more

This hidden corner of a restaurant blew me out of the water. Worth for the aromas alone and that's really what lures you in, fresh bread and skewered meats grilling in the restaurant and it's all made fresh. I got the Chicken Kabab which comes with vegetables, rice and fresh bread. Every bite was amazing! This is food that is deeply comforting and no doubt there is sincerity put into dishes. Packed with immense flavor, this first time experience will turn into many more. Service is quick and it's just as tasty if you got it as takeout. Come for the fresh bread alone. read more

Being of Persian descent and traveling on business from Michigan to Alabama, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to try this little gem. I have had a lot of Persian kabobs and rice in my lifetime, and this restaurant rivaled some of the best I've had - moist, full of flavor, just delicious. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the bread was fresh from the oven. I love that the restaurant is an unassuming little place where you walk up to a counter to order and pay when you're finished eating, but the food is the quality of a fine dining experience. Seating is limited but enough for a Saturday evening. Cannot wait until my next trip down! read more

Taboon Noon O Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

It's about time Birmingham got a Persian restaurant!!! And I may be a little biased since I'm half Persian, and miss the comforts of home cooking occasssioanly.... Prices are a little higher than I expected. It's also not a fast food restaurant, so don't expect to get in and out quickly. You order at the counter, are given a number, and your food is brought out as it is ready. I've only had the kabobs (kubideh and Adana), and both were delicious. Loved the bread(noon) and the yogurt sauce that came with it. I'm not in this area often, but it will be one of my go to spots when I'm Hoover. read more

Fresh ingredients with authentic spices and flavors We eat here whenever we want delicious food read more

Is it trilling good food??? It depends! I found it ​very good but was surprised not to see more "characteristic​" dishes. Not sure there is so much Persian identity in the menu​. Still, very good kabab! You order at the counter and the staff is super friendly and nice, which is a plus. Not much else to offer. Great for lunch if you are in the surroundings​. read more

This place doesn't look much, but when the food hits your table your taste buds will thank you I had their Soltani Special, their meat was cooked well, the food over all will definitely give you food coma, I recommend to anyone who wants to have their mamas food read more

I like this place. The bread and pies are freshly made. Loved everything we ordered. Lentil soup Zatar bread Sultani Egg pie was our least fav. This place has halal option, which is great. read more

I have tried this restaurant twice in the last week. Their food is made fresh, it is delicious and chelo kabobs are authentic. From the Soltani special, chicken kabob, beef kabob and beef koubideh, to the Shirazi salad, the food is high quality authentic gourmet Persian food. The polo, basmati rice, is cooked and seasoned well with saffron, the Shirazi salad is as fresh as you can get, and kabobs are juicy and tender. The Taboon bread is freshly made and delivered to your table hot. The sandwiches are great. I have tried beef and chicken koubideh with both tasting wonderful. My favorite dish is the beef koubideh with polo, broiled tomato, onions with sumac, maast and pickles. Yummy going into my tummy! I encourage you to try this restaurant. Expand your horizons. I have tried other Persian restaurants and their food is not as good. I wish this restaurant was in my town. The food is awesome!!! read more

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Although I always get the same thing when I go here, it is always great and keeps me coming back.