It's just okay in terms of taste, environment, and service. The kababs are okay, nothing special…read more The basmati rice is decent, which they gave bigger portions like in the US, especially since we are in Philippines where rice is a staple. The place itself is spacious but uninspiring. It looks very dated and needs some TLC. Get a table by the window, so you can get a ray of sunlight. Other parts of the restaurant is somewhat depressing. If you are really craving kabab, then order to go, otherwise look for alternative dining options.

I am extremely happy that there's a Mister Kabab in Ortigas. Most Mister Kababs are located up…read morenorth, and I don't want to go the distance or brave the traffic for my shawarma fix. My ultimate fave is the Beef Chelo Kabab paired with their Yogurt shake. Their yogurt shake is the best, so don't forget to order one. The best seats are by the window, but only if the sun is not directly shining towards that side of the room.

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!

Walking by Habib, you would think the food to be legit as there are always Middle Easterners there,…read morewho would probably know what good Persian food is about. Not that all Middle Easterners are Persian, of course, or that their food is all the same... But you get the point, right? To start straight off, the food isn't so cheap. Sure you can get a good deal with a sizable special shawarma for P145 (and you can share it if you roll that way), but hey, you can get shawarma anywhere. There are affordable "habit" meals and sandwiches, but the full rice meals will set you back about P200+. This is given that there are places that serve a similar cuisine for cheaper, but I guess they may be a little far off from the area. The servings aren't so big, but the food is good, if I may so myself. Then again, I'm not Persian or anything (and the owner seems to be), so what do I know? I am just a lowly consumer. Huhu. The interiors are pretty and they have gorgeous fixtures and wall decor. You're right smack in the middle of Greenfield, beside the street and sidewalk, but you don't really feel like the world is in on your meal, so it makes it a good date place if you're feeling a little exotic.

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!

The Ortigas branch of this formerly Quezon Avenue (now West Avenue) staple, Mr. Kabab can easily…read moresatisfy your desire for great-tasting Middle Eastern cuisine. While people only familiar with the original branch may be taken aback by the prices, these are at par for the area and mostly justified given the consistently high quality of the dishes. Keema is definitely the highlight of the menu for me, with Chelo Kabab (in beef and chicken variants) running a very close second. Don't forget to lay the garlic sauce (in the white squeeze bottle) on thick over your rice and mains. The hot sauce is sufficiently spicy, so heat-adverse individuals are advised to go easy on this one. While not as big as the West Avenue branch, the Ortigas location remains suitably sizable for even very large groups. Nevertheless, lunchtime (especially on a Friday) often sees the place packed, especially when school is in (Mr. Kabab is opposite the University of Asia and the Pacific and in close proximity to Tektite Towers , which houses many offices). Dinner doesn't usually provide any problem. The establishment is fully air-conditioned, so you might end up smelling like food if the place is full. Smoking is not allowed; you'll have to head downstairs and find the large green ashtray for that. A sink for hand-washing is present, but for a full toilet, you'll have to use the building's facility, which often leaves much to be desired in terms of cleanliness.

This is probably one f my favorite mediterranian cuisine restaurant in the metrilo so far, I love…read morethe yogurt, keema and the special beef chelo.. I will definitely go back everytime I crave mediterranian food! Service crew were awesome and very accomodating! I will surely recommend the food!

As I have written in my previous posts, Persian/Middle Eastern food has only been in my radar for a…read morecouple of years now. And because of that, I promised myself to expose myself to more food spots that offer the best of Mediterranean cuisine. Just last Friday, my boss and I checked out Persiana along Pioneer Street for lunch. She was game for some Kebab and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to test this place out. We got there at around 11:30am and the place had more people than I was expecting. I guess they fill up pretty fast during lunch. There wasn't anything spectacular or notable about the interiors of the place. It didn't look like just another fast food chain but it wasn't high-end either. It was simple and reminiscent of Middle Eastern food spots, I think. My boss ordered their kebab with rice and I opted to go for one of their combo meals - keema and kebab with rice. Let me go straight to it - the food was great! Although they had a different take on the kebab and (my new favorite) keema, they were still very enjoyable. The meat on the kebab was cooked well - it wasn't dry and it was seasoned quite well. Their keema was also a winner for me. I still like Mr. Kabab's keema better but this is a close second. When you order their kebab, they give you three roasted tomatoes. I LOVE ROASTED TOMATOES so I wasn't complaining when my boss gave two of his to me. We also got to try their Baklava ala mode. It had almonds and white chocolate inside. A little too sweet for my liking, to be quite honest, but everything else I truly enjoyed.

"Mamma mia, this is-a some-a good-a couscous!" I declared excitedly, clutching a pizza in my right…read morehand. And thus, you just found out what I was doing in the middle of my meal in Persiana. Confusing? Oh, it gets better. Relatively close by, Persiana is the most accessible way for me to indulge in my love affair with middle-eastern cuisine. Granted, it looks more like an Italian bistro, enough so that you suspect the owner is one Guiseppe al-Napoli, but middle-eastern cuisine, especially contemporary Arabic, does include pizza (and fried chicken, yeah-iah!). The menu is still choc-full of middle-eastern favorites such as hummus, kebabs, and tabboulehs, but the single most arresting dish here is the couscous. This one is served with a stewed beef that positively reminds you of Greek influence, and each bite is a granulated delight. It's a great place to eat Persian/middle-eastern cuisine without having to go far.

Shawarma is the best food I ever tasted. They did a very great job and the service is good too. I…read morewould definitely try it again and again.

First time eating this when I was in the Philippines a week ago and I will say this is heaven. Best…read moreshawarma ever.