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    4.7 (69 reviews)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Soup
    Hannah N.

    I think they changed their name to Aria Palace with the new ownership, so I'm going to cross post this under both. This was REALLY outside of my comfort zone, but I'm trying to push myself to try new things. When I walked in, I was warmly greeted. The whole place felt very inviting. It was fairly empty for lunch on a Friday but more people did filter in throughout my meal. They are a Pepsi establishment, and my Diet Pepsi was pretty good! I ordered the mix koobideh kabob which comes with one chicken and one beef kabob. It also comes with rice, onion, and basmati rice. I also ordered a side of plain naan since they were out of garlic. The meal comes with soup. The soup smelled amazing and looked nutritious with lentils and vegetables. I'm personally not a soup person because I don't like mushy foods, so the texture was hard for me but I thought the flavor was great. The kabobs smelt AMAZING and the flavors match it. The meat on both was incredibly tender and juicy. The flavors really came through nicely. I also really enjoyed the grilled tomato. Overall, this was a really good experience for me especially since it was so far out of my comfort zone.

    Chicken kabob
    Emily H.

    Food was great. They gave big portion. I ordered the chicken kabobs with bread and it was fantastic. I personally afraid to order chicken since most restaurants I went to always comes out dry, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely come back when I visit Salt Lake City again. A lot of parking space. I think most people order to go, but they have a lot of tables to sit. They also have booths where the table is low and looks like you can sit on the floor.

    Beef Koobideh Kabob

    Unique flavors, seemed like the beef was marinated in yogurt, and the rice was spiced nicely. David took our order and he was very helpful, and kept our drinks filled. The food comes out of the kitchen just like the photos. Very few people were here during lunch, so if you want a quiet place to have a conversation, this could be the spot. First time having Persian food, will be back for sure.

    Absolutely love the food! Zeitoon will definitely be a place we will be returning! My family will love this place.

    Absolutely love the food! Zeitoon will definitely be a place we will be returning! My family will love this place. The ambiance is so nice and well decorated! The staff is super sweet.

    Yogurt & Shallot Dip and the Eggplant Dip (Kash O'Bademjan)
    Bethany W.

    Such a lovely little Persian restaurant that deserves some attention! Everyone who works here was so nice and attentive to all the customers' needs. The dishes came out quickly and the portions are huge! Inside is decorated well and had some calming music playing in the background. Now onto the food: this was my first time having Persian food, but I came with my brother and his wife who eat Persian food often. I'd definitely get some appetizers! The shallot yogurt dip was surprisingly so refreshing and flavorful, and you can't go wrong with any of the eggplant dips! Next time we come, we'll get the hummus! For the main entrees, we got 2 lamb and 1 beef dish. The lamb shank was SO tender and every bit of it was covered in flavor. The seasoned rice and sauce with carrots were the perfect pairing to the lamb. The beef kabob we got was also so so tender and packed with flavor. I've never had beef that tender and I will definitely order this every time I come. I loved the addition of the tomatoes and onions on the side. We also saved some of our dips to eat with the meat which I'd highly recommend. Oh and the barley chicken soup!! What a great way to start off our meal. A bowl of soup comes with each entree and it's one of the most comforting bowl of soup you'll ever taste! Overall, come here with a group! Everyone will love it and it's the perfect intimate setting so everyone can chat and enjoy a meal together.

    Lamb shank
    Quinn N.

    Zeitoon welcomed us with a very chill dinner vibe on a Friday night. We had eggplant dip, beef kabob and lamb shank. Generally we felt like dishes could be more salty, but then we also realized that allowed us to finish the whole dish without the need to chug a gallon of water. I do wish it's a little bit more flavorful with spices; I could taste hints of spice but it definitely didn't hit me. Eggplant dip is ok, the bread that went with it was not warm. Lamb shank was great, very tender, the sauce that went with it is delicious 10/10, the rice was fragrant but I hoped it would be more tender. Beef kabob was very tender, the grilled tomatoes that went with it was a little bland. At the beginning the service was slow and a bit confusing, but towards the end of the meal we got a lot more attention from another staff, which helped us leave earlier with a baby. As a new mom, I appreciate the women bathroom having a diaper change station. The place also had children's play area as well.

    The food was good and reasonably priced for the ingredients used, the atmosphere was fantastic and very unique, and the service was top notch! Would absolutely recommend!

    Soltani Kabob Filet Mignon, Ground Beef
    Raha M.

    Truly authentic and delicious Persian food. We get kabobs from here on a regular basis and are always satisfied. The service, dining area, and market are all great too. Highly recommend!

    PERSIAN CAFE ( no more market as of May 25th,  2024)

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    Amazing food! Phenomenal spices. Great little grocery store, too! Prices were just right.

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    For the price I paid It was not worth it wouldn't recommend it nor go back but i will say they had some bang tunes when I walked in.

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    family friendly, food was delicious and service was great, kids 1 and 4 enjoyed their meals too

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    Amazing and delicious , always cooked fresh and on time .. love beef & lamb kabab . Chicken kabab is amazing as well .

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    7 years ago

    Great prices and best kabob on Saturdays! Definitely give them a try and get a taste of Iran!

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    Great food at a reasonable price. Entrees comes with soup. Kebabs are great. Recommend, definitely.

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    Very good service selection and price. I love this place. I visit every Saturday for the kababs.

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    It's got a small section of produce , half the store is a restaurant and the majority of food is something you'd find in a middle eastern store. Kebobs are delicious!

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