Such a pleasant, delicious surprise. I was in a rush for a quick something at A&W and there was no…read moreparking except in the alley - which is where the entrance to this restaurant is. The Chicken Leg with Barberry sauce was so delicious I couldn't believe it was only $13. A definite win for me. The atmosphere is small and not so fancy but it's really all about the food, isn't it?

We ordered lamb shank and bread and Sultani. Very delicious bread is freshly baked. Nice and soft…read more People are very nice. Will definitely come back again.

Love Chelo! Brought to you by the same folks who own Persia Foods, Chelo is a welcome addition to…read morethe Persian food scene in north van. Until recently, I've only ever had takeout from here, but dined in a few weeks ago for a party and it was fantastic. The portion sizes and price point are great and the koobideh is always on point. We haven't had any bad experiences with the koobideh being undercooked like others have. The barg is also quite tasty and I could slather mast o moosir on just about anything. Service is good and speedy and the restaurant has a nice casual vibe. Will continue to eat Persian food here if they stay consistent.

Excellent customer service, knowledgeable about gluten free, pleasant personality, delicious food,…read moreespecially the olives.

I have been to this place in person and also ordered from there twice now and each time the quality…read morehas been fabulous. I can be sometimes skeptical of chicken because it might be served tough but Aria makes it tender and succulent every time. The kebab platters come with a generous quantity of rice, which is great. However, some of the appetizers could be a bit bigger for how much they cost, such as the eggplant or the bolani. The only reason I'm not giving this place a five star is because a lot of their prices are over inflated.

fortunately, the food did not meet expectations in terms of taste. While the presentation was…read moredecent and the portions were fair, the flavors were lacking and the dishes tasted bland overall. Some items were overcooked, while others lacked proper seasoning. It felt like the ingredients weren't very fresh or thoughtfully combined. I appreciate the effort that goes into food preparation, but taste is a key part of the experience, and sadly, this meal missed the mark. I hope improvements can be made, as the menu has potential, but execution needs more attention.

Stumbled into this place after having a flat tire and having to send our car to a shop nearby…read more This Persian restaurant doesnt disappoint a meat lover like me with their tender grilled meat and big portion. The place is spacious and clean, so you could probably bring a stroller inside and dine with your kid if you want to.

We by chance lucked out and found this Persian restaurant after the original restaurant we had…read moreplanned to go to was closed early after seeing Lafarge lights on a Sunday night. We were also thinking of going to the Sushi restaurant next door but when we saw this restaurant was packed on a Sunday night, we knew we had to try. Much to our delight the food was very tasty. We ordered the meat platter to share. Every item was seasoned well and tender. Probably one of the best Persian I've had and I've tried quite a few in Lower Mainland. The service was a bit slow at first but it was a busy night and there was a big group there for a Christmas party. Once it cleared up, service was more attentive. Also to our delight, while we were towards the end of our meal, a table of men suddenly got up and started dancing! The owner/managed was so nice, he even turned up the music and encouraged us and the big group to dance. People were dancing and eating. We definitely didn't expect a fun quiet Sunday dinner turned to be a fun time. We'll have to venture out to Coquitlam again to try more dishes and hopefully perhaps there will be another impromptu dancing. lol.

Palestinian food is vibrant in colour and texture (think crispy salads, creamy dips and soft meats)…read moreand earthy in flavours and spices (like olive oil, sumac) And my favourite part is it's deeply communal! Where to find such a treasure? At Taman: Fine Palestine Cuisine. Been here many times over the past 12 years and never been disappointed. What is not right, they will make it right. The dynamic duo of the husband and wife makes authentic Palestinian food. I say their whole menu is delicious. Some of my favourites are the crispy cauliflowers, appetizers to share, Falafel, Lamb Shanks with Freekeh, and Chicken Kebab with Mujaddarah

My friends brought me here for my birthday as this is one of the restaurants I have been wanting to…read moretry. We started with appetizer the platter with kibbeh, which is like a samosa and fattosh salad which is like a fresh salsa salad. I ordered Lamb shanks with grape leaves on the server's recommendation. The stuffed grape leaves indeed paired well with the shank. Another friend had the shank with cabbage rolls. Another friend ordered the kebab. It was a bit try and had wished to order the shank instead. Another ordered roast lamb shoulder and another couple ordered the whole sea bass. They liked the sea bass and it was enough for 2 to share. To finish off the meal, I ordered the anise tea. It was very fragrant but light so need time to steep to bring out the flavour. The Arabic coffee was like Turkish coffee with cardamom added. Both very interesting and the server was telling us all about health benefits of anise tea esp with osmanthus flower and was so nice she even brought out the flower for us to see and smell. We tried 2 different desserts- Kunafah, and Nammourah. Overall it was not only a lovely meal but also educational! lol.

First (and only) Yemeni restaurant in town!…read more Came in for brunch for the first time and was immediately drawn in by the waffle photos I ended up ordering the savoury waffle made with potato instead of flour. The texture was great, just a little on the oily side. The charred beef had a nice Chinese wok-style flavour, paired with a giant tandoor bread--really interesting combo! Both hot drinks were solid, but I especially loved the cinnamon latte. It really warmed me up.

I came here to try Yemeni food for the first time and I really liked my experience! The waitress…read morewas friendly and checked in on our table often. The interior of the restaurant was also very nicely decorated. I do think Saba Foods is fancier than other places I've been to while exploring new cuisines and I personally prefer a more casual dining experience. As for the food, the portion sizes were very generous (though I did see other diners ordering individually). I shared the haneeth and saltah with a friend as well as got the kunafa and bint al sahen for dessert. The lamb was very tender and fell off the bone and the saltah came in a bubbling pot. I think the presentation of each dish was beautiful and was representative of its quality. My favourite dish was definitely the haneeth; it had a good combination of meat, rice, and vegetables. My reason for the missing star would be price point (total came around to $55 per person) as well as flavour as I'm used to having very flavorful dishes from other cuisines. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who hasn't tried Yemeni food before though!

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.

We wanted to try this place out as it looked interesting inside. The decor is pretty cool. We think…read morethere's only one server for the dine-in, and they have a take-out area as well. We ordered the roasted potatoes and the chicken and beef platter; which we loved. I also tried the doogh; it definitely did NOT agree with my tastebuds. We also the saffron rice pudding. I didn't like the texture of the nuts with the pudding, but my companion truly enjoyed the dessert. I don't normally like cold food leftovers, but I had this the next day (without reheating), and it was still great! The rice and meats were still nice, soft and delicious!

Second time dining here. Once again, we ended up here after plans to go somewhere else were…read morethwarted at the last minute. We were a group of 7, heading out for dinner on the later side. Khaghan had plenty of room for us. The menu seems to have changed since the last time I came here. Previously, there were coloured pictures on their menu. This time, no pictures at all on the menu. Just black and white wording. Previously they had a Gheyme stew with eggplant that had meat in it by default and I had to request it to be vegetarian. They messed it up last time and just gave me plain vegetarian Gheyme stew. So...it was vegetarian, but it was missing the eggplant. The menu was better organized this time. Whereas previously they had a plain Gheyme Stew, and then a Gheyme stew with Eggplant (that had meat in it), this time they just had one listing of Gheyme Stew but then underneath there was an option of adding either beef or eggplant to it. I chose the eggplant add on and they got it right this time. Thorougly enjoyed my meal. We also ordered a Mirza Ghasemi appetizer to share amongst the table. I'd had this previously at other Persian restaurants. This one had a fried egg on top which was a bit different. I found the fried egg unnecessary. Nothing wrong with it in terms of taste. I do love the taste of a fried egg; however, the smoked eggplant dip is the star of the show and really didn't need a fried egg. Not to mention, I do prefer to be more eco friendly which means opting for vegan over vegetarian options when possible. That's just a personal preference though and not any kind of criticism about the dish or the restaurant. Everyone was impressed with their food. The portions, the presenation, the quality of the food. Some people hadn't had Tahdig before (the crispy rice). They loved the Tahdig. It was quite a showstopper. Great place for quality Persian eats in a lovely, spacious setting with lots of free parking. Oh, and if you're driving out later at night from the Capilano mall parking lot, don't get scared off by the gates being close when you're trying to exit. Drive out towards the Hanes St. exit and when you approach the closed gate, it will lift when you get to it. We had a few moments of panic but figured it out eventually and of course...huge sense of relief!

I ordered the chicken kabob from Khagan at Capilano Mall and unfortunately, it was pretty…read moredisappointing. The chicken was bland and dry and overall the dish really lacked flavour. I was hoping for something more flavorful and well seasoned but this one missed the mark for me.