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.

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.

We stopped by for lunch over the weekend. We were the only customers. We were promptly seated and…read moremenus dropped off. We ordered a couple items to try. Food arrived fairly quickly. Portion size was good for the price. Meat was nicely seasoned and grilled. Egg plant dip was tasty and there was enough food to feed two adults. Overall, this meal was delicious.

Asked for extra butter and got charged $1.05(!) for three mini packs of butter. Obviously they…read moredidn't mention about the extra cost. What a ripoff.

I am a big fan of Iranian food. I love it so much that I even learned how to cook it. I recently…read morevisited this restaurant and discovered that their koobideh kebab is only CAD 13.99 for takeout--a great deal! I decided to take out koobideh and ghagali polo lamb shank. The koobideh was a bit dry; I wish it had been juicier and softer. As for the lamb shank, I noticed it was much smaller than I expected--perhaps smaller portions have become common at other restaurants recently. The takeout deal was quite good overall. I think I'll try a different item on my next visit to explore more of their menu.

Good kabab restaurant in Coquitlam! It was a bit pricy but the portion was generous and the flavor…read morewas on point. I love their fluffy & succulent rice (perfectly cooked)! - Joojeh Kabab with rice (chicken): The chicken pieces were grilled beautifully & very flavorful. - Koobideh Kabab with rice (ground sirloin): flavorful meat and grilled perfectly. - Fish Kabab with rice: it was just ok. Not our favorite - Mirza Gasemi with rice (BBQ eggplant): the sauce was flavorful & tasty! The eggplant was cooked until it's soft yet it wasn't mushy. I will definitely come back to eat there again.

Professional Service. Great Food…read more Clean/Bright Environment. I was pleasantly surprised when she asked me how I'd like my "Loghmeh" done. I won't eat beef if it's cooked well done. Yes, even ground beef. So, I said med-rare and that's how it came and it was delicious. Ground Lamb and beef juicy with nicely cooked rice and sweet juicy tomatoes. The Chicken with bone-in. Very tasty. You could tell it was marinated before-hand as it was tender and grilled just right. I asked if the Dolmathes were home-made, but it isn't it's canned. It is imperative, if you're going to call yourself a Middle Easter Restaurant to serve them home-made, as truly the canned ones are disgusting and not at all representative of the Canape dish. Serving canned Dolmathes in either a Persian or Greek Restaurant is like ....a Japanese Restaurant serving you pre-made Grocery Store sushi. If I'm ever again in that quaint little city, and am craving Persian food.... they'll be on my radar.

Absolutely fabulous Persian food. Beautiful interior and friendly staff. The warm appetizer plate…read moreis a must - loved the eggplant dips and the dolmeh. The vaziri platter was of course a hit. And the gheimeh came with eggplant and French fries - what a fun combination! My favorite part was that each dish came with tahdig! I'll definitely be coming here again and bringing friends and family who I know love this cuisine.

Food and bread are good but their customer service is terrible!…read more After covid i went there few times to order food, but none of the staff were wearing masks! Every time They had an excuse like we are going to eat lunch, we are drinking tea,....! I never recommend this place !

Well this is my favourite kebab place. They make great kebabs and breads. Their meat is always…read morefresh and tasty. I usually order ground beef kebab that comes with choice of rice or bread. I'm not really fond of rice in most restaurants - I'm very picky with rice selection so I go with their fresh Turkish bread. It's handmade, soft, fresh and filling. Not to mention it's made on the premises. These guys distribute their bread to tens of businesses in the lower mainland. Only problem with this Iranian restaurant would be the language barrier. You must be clear with your order to make sure they get it right. For example they forgot my kebab plate today so I had to remind them. Another thing, they usually carry breakfast cream which you won't find elsewhere. It's so good, creamy and fresh. They have ayran, shallot yoghurt and some beverages on their fridge as well. I definitely recommend them for kebabs.

Overall: Great food, great atmosphere! Highly recommend checking it out…read more Atmosphere: this restaurant is attached to the bazaar in the back which was something different and exciting. They had a bar that had a great set up and looked great. A little too dark I would say, but it was fine. Food: Yummy, yummy, yummy! They had traditional Persian food that just tasted amazing! In addition, they had other options such as burgers, sandwiches, pasta, wings, and much more. Having that variety was great because if someone didn't want to a get Persian meal, that had a wide variety of other choices! I had the beef/lamb kebab and it was great! The meat was super tender and moist. The rice was cooked just right and I don't know what salad dressing they used, but it was one of my favorite!! Highly recommend, great place. Service: Our server was fantastic! She engaged with us beyond just taking out order. She seemed genuinely engaged and did a great job of being attentive to what we needed. One of the best servers I've had in a while!

Visiting Coquitlam decided to pick up a couple of grocery items, and needed to lunch before heading…read moreback to Vancouver. Ooohhhh....an attached restaurant! Perfect! This place has a good vibe, friendly staff...from the cashier to the bakery, to the deli counter ending at the restaurant section...we received warm attentive service. Love their fresh meat section and their ground lamb was wonderful. Their grocery deli section is decent but could have more variety. We tried their cream puff and coconut rollette ....it didn't taste fresh. It didn't taste as if it had been freshly baked that day. Perhaps had been previously prepared and refrigerated. The pastry had collected moisture instead of it being flakey and crisp, which indicates pre-refrigeration. I guess my standards for a bakery are quite high. Fresh baked goods daily. The restaurant. Even though the portion size and quality needs improvement....I have to be fair and acknowledge their affordable and reasonable menu pricing. You get what you pay for. Yup. That pretty much sums it up.

I generally love Persian/afghan cuisine so to have this combination in the tricities is just a plus…read morefor the community. The restaurant itself is a small and very cute place. Love the layout and the vibe of it. The service was absolutely wonderful - our server was friendly and was able to help us out quite a bit with the menu. The food was absolutely delicious - we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it and we can't wait to be back to try it out again!

This cozy spot does what appears to be blend of Afghan, Persian and Turkish dishes, I had been…read moremeaning to try pulao and was excited to see they had it on the menu. I shared the Qabuli Pulao (27.99) and we even had some leftover since it was very rich and hearty! The rice was buttery and despite not being a big raisin fan, the sweetness of the raisins complemented the dish very well. The lamb shank was tender and easily fell off the bone as pictured, and was in some sort of slightly heated tomato sauce. I'd want to try the Uzbeki Pulao next time. As for the pot of Turkish tea (3.99), it came in a nice set with sugar cubes, definitely a bit on the strong bitter side but very pretty and great for sharing. Same with the pistachio halwa (6.99), I found it to be quite bitter and am not sure if that's the norm or not.. didn't love it. But overall, I liked the ambiance and the service was good, the server answered all my questions! Bonus points for the jazz playlist they had playing during my visit.

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

My first visit to Shahrayar restaurant, the staff are so nice and professional, the food is more…read morethan great, prices are reasonable and the place is clean and organized nicely, we even met the owner Abo Zaidoon, he has a great personality and has top chef skills, we really enjoyed our time having dinner there, it will not be the last time for sure, I definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends

Finally, a real Iraqi restaurant in the Vancouver area! I recently visited U R Restaurant and was…read morethrilled to find that their kabab tasted just like back home. The lady who served us was incredibly nice, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The prices were also very reasonable, making it a great value for the authentic experience. While the menu is already fantastic, I hope they can add more traditional Iraqi dishes in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will definitely be a regular customer. Highly recommended!