A hidden gem I would say. Tucked in Pavilion West Shopping center. This mom and pop shop makes delicious Persian/Iranian food! Order: I got the beef shawarma , absolutely like forreals phenomenal. Everything in there just marries each other. The flavors were on point, meat tender and veggies nicely sautéd. The rice on the side was a generous amount and not overly greasy. It was a nice paring with my wrap. My husband got the Lahmajoon and really liked it, I got the tried it as well and it was yummy. The meat is minced down. The pita bread warm and toasted. It also came with a salad on the side which was refreshing. Overall , delicious and will revisit! read more

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Amir's is located in the Pavilion Shopping Center, right next to the Frosted Cakery, and has been opened since 2002. I ordered our dinner for pickup and noticed that the decor here is a little dated, but very cozy. They also have a nice shaded outdoor patio. My wife and I got the steak kabob plates and my kiddos shared a chicken plate. We also got a side salad along with a hummus appetizer. The plates are lacking in the protein department. Our steak skewers only came with two pieces of steak per-skewer. They covered the plates with sauteed veggies to kind of hide that. Even lacking protein everything was well seasoned. The pilaf was a little overcooked, but I prefer that to dry pilaf. The hummus portion was huge and the owner, who helped me, was super sweet and offered me a free to-go box of fried pita chips for hummus dipping. My kids loved these! My kiddos also really liked the chicken and rice as well. I'd love to dine in and see if the protein portions are different and enjoy that patio to people watch. read more

My friends and I came to Amir's for lunch for the first time on a recent Saturday. We sat on their lovely patio. I didn't go inside so I can't speak to it or the restrooms lol I believe the chef and owner was also our server. He was very personable, hospitable and gave us great attention, as well as the people at the other two tables. One of my friends is from Cyprus and loved the music that was playing. It created a nice atmosphere and wasn't too loud. We started with hummus and pita bread and baba ganoush which was delicious. I ordered the chicken salad for my entree. I loved its freshness and simplicity. Importantly, it was not over dressed. It had a nice bed of greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and onions. It also had pita chips which I love. The chicken was tender not overcooked. My friends all enjoyed their dishes which were variations of pilaf, chicken or beef and a side salad. This is food your uncle makes you when you visit. We lingered over great conversation and really enjoyed ourselves. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics because my camera is acting up read more

A cute little hole in the wall spot! It is a one man shop, the owner does the cooking and everything, and he is so sweet! The food came out quick, and he gave pita and soup as an appetizer on the house. The food could have used bit more spices, but still tasty nonetheless! read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Appetizers on the house - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

The food at Amir's is delicious. I keep going back. The owner is also very pleasant and accommodating. We do not live in Fresno, but when we go to Fresno, we love to eat at Amir's. read more

Came on a Wednesday for lunch, as my workplace is right around the corner. The restaurant is very clean and I love the outdoor seating! The staff are very friendly and engaging, which I really appreciated. Makes it truly feel like a cozy, mom-n-pop vibe. The owner also used to have his own bakery so you best believe this place knows its bread! I got the Beef Gyro lunch combo. The food started with pita bread and dip and then my plate came out with salad and rice. I really enjoyed the taste and was licking my fingers by the end of it. Overall, decent food for a decent price with decent vibes! Will be eating here at least once a week for lunch! read more

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Such a hidden treasure! I enjoyed every bite each dish served. The owner was warm and welcoming with engaging conversation. He sent me home with cookies for my kids. I will return for dinner with my kiddos so they can enjoy as well :) read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Lamb kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

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Ordered the chicken kebab plate to go. Owner was so attentive and kind, food came fast. Chicken tasted so good. Portion size is generous. The restaurant was empty on a Wednesday evening which does not speak to the quality of the food. Overall, really really good. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Chicken Kebob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

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This is our second visit. After our first time we couldn't wait to come back. Delicious food, generous portions and great service

What a wonderful lunch we had! Amazing flavor on the spicy chicken. Wife had Lula kabob which was also so tasty as the seasoning they use on both dishes left us wanting more! Also great was the garlic sauce and hummus. We will be back! read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Spicy chicken - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

The best restaurant in Fresno! It's a hidden gem that Amir the owner chef personally takes care of everything. His food is perfect and priced well. It's also very quaint so you feel comfortable. read more

I wanted to love this place, especially based off of the reviews. Sadly, it was a very disappointing experience. The food came out quickly, however oddly enough it was not fresh. The rice was clumpy, the salad appeared to be from a ready made salad bag, & there was barely any chicken on our plates (maybe 4-5 small cubes- I mean small, like bite sized pieces). We ordered the spicy chicken lunch plate. The garlic sauce was decent & the pita bread was warm. One star to the garlic sauce & one star to the pita bread. Service was ok. Sorry Amir, I really wanted to love it. read more

Owner is a very sweet man. Service was amazing and the food was delicious. Food came out very quickly and he was so attentive to our needs. If you ever need a place to go for a date night this is the place. Food was so great I forgot to take a picture before I finished. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

Great experience tonight! Felt like I was dining at the owners home. Has been in Fresno for 25 years. Go support a long time restaurant of ours. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Lahmajoon great experience! Lahmajoon was incredible. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

Yelp gave a price of $8.95 for the Chicken Kebab. I was charged $60 for 3 orders of chicken kebab. The food was pretty good and there was more than enough rice, salad, pita bread. I won't be going back! Definitely the most overpriced takeout I've done in a while. read more

The food and service were excellent. The owner was so kind and attentive. I highly recommend this place for a casual, but yummy dinner!

Lahmajoon and chicken kebab plate ordered. The worker was kind and said it would be ready in 15 minutes and gave good day wishes! =) I went in to get it. Greeted by the owner and he was very kind. The order was ready. Paid for the order and wished a good day! The restaurant is very nice. Calm. Safe and clean. Art on the walls. Lunchtime! Order split. Good and bad. The Lahmajoon was really greasy! Disappointing! The meat was still pretty good in it. The owner said it should be greasy, but you could tell him and he would make it lighter. Okay. I wish I would've known that. The chicken kebab meat was no good. It was not fresh at all and tasted days old. The garlic sauce is all mayo and the owner said it has a mayo base. Not good! No garlic taste. The pita bread is definitely not fresh. It was like it's from a grocery store. The salad was fresh and tasty. The rice pilaf was really good too! Also disappointing that there wasn't hummus. The owner said you have to ask for that if you want it. Mother felt the same about everything. Great service, but disappointing lunch. At least the rice and salads were good. read more

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Amir's is a great place to eat! We've been going here for years & love not only the food, but the company of Amir himself. We've have tried almost every dish; my favorite is the Curry Chicken & my husband loves the Lulu Kebab. Amir tends to surprise us with appetizers when we have birthdays or bring out of town family in for dinners. It's a nice, quiet place to relax & actually enjoy a hot dinner & wonderfully fresh salad! Thanks Amir! read more

I went to Amir's Shish Kebob for a company lunch outing, and it did not dissapoint. The host (I assume owner and likely Amir himself) was so graciious and welcoming, He gave us so much food, in fact he even gave us extra because I think he made too much. That's a strong win for us (I'm hoping myu boss tipped him well...I'm sure he did). This is a very nice restaraunt with a comfortable, freindly atmospher...I'll be back for sure! read more

Was greeted by the owner who is also the cook here. Fantastic service and delicious Kebobs! Visited for dinner so we had a nicely lit table and sensible vibes. Will recommend. read more

Amir's Shish Kabab is the best in terms of food quality , taste , service . Recently we celebrated a birthday party with great service ... one of best in Fresno. So yummy vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes and price is reasonable too I would highly recommend this place read more

Fantastic food! A little hidden and tucked out of the way but well worth a visit. It's a small and comfortable place that feels very homelike, Amir is the chef and main server so service feels very personal. And the food is absolutely phenomenal. Came in twice with my stepfather and it's become one of our favorite spots. read more

Yummy food! The spicy chicken and the beef kabob are very good and full of flavor. And the amount of food is perfect! They also offer pita bread and garlic sauce. The staff is so kind and friendly and the ambience is very calming. I highly recommend this place. read more

This place is amazingly yummy and a hidden gem. Admir the owner is so welcoming and kind. Ambiance is low key. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Butter chicken - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

Looking for a different place for lunch. Found Amir's. Was able to check out menu before entering. We were greeted warmly by Amir and directed to a table. He took our drink order and brought us a small bowl of soup made with his grandmother's recipe. Delicious! I selected the shish kebab lunch plate and friend had beef kabob. Lunch came with pilaf, a small salad and pita bread. Mine was delicious as was my friend's. We both decided that we will be back again! read more

I so enjoyed my dining experience at Amir's Kebab. The food was fresh and delicious. The Lentil soup was amazing - as was my lunch plate. My new number one restaurant for lunch and dinner meetups with friends. read more

I've been here a couple times and am so impressed by the delicious food and kind, quick, personable service. The owner is so friendly and caring! 10/10 recommend. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

10 Star Experience! Owner, facility and food all EXCEPTIONAL!!! You will not be disappointed! read more

Amazing food and amazing service. Food was fresh and very flavorful. Garlic sauce and the smoked eggplant were both really good. Amir, the owner, is super friendly and very attentive. read more

Amir's is such an amazing place to eat! He takes care of you and makes amazing food. I absolutely love the curry chicken! His hummus is also very delicious. He makes ice tea fresh that you won't want to pass up! 10 out of 10 service and flavorful food read more

They are back open and I am so excited. Had the chicken salad which is my favorite and it was like coming home!!! read more

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Great food , and awesome service wonderful portions. I usually go once a week for lunch one of my favorites. read more

Highly recommended! Garlic chicken and chicken kabob were super delicious! The salad was delightful too! 10/10 would order take out again!

Fabulous food, outdoor dining available, owner provides great service & is very nice we love to eat here read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Outside dining - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

We very much enjoyed our food here! Food came out fast and customer service was good as well. Love supporting small businesses. I would definitely recommend this place. Very reasonably priced and food was delicious! read more

I was craving middelestaern food and happened to be near Amir's Shiah Kebab. Decided to give it a try, so I ordered a chicken kebob wrap. It was really good. "Highly recommended" delicious food and friendly service. read more

We got here at 7:45 on a Saturday night and it was empty. Hopefully Amir gets a lot of weekday lunch traffic...but still, he greeted us with a friendly smile when we walked in. We were last here 5 years ago and it seemed like nothing had changed. Food was just as good as we remembered. We ordered Amir's combo with beef, chicken and lula kebabs (the chicken was the best, being so moist), a chicken pita (same moist chicken as the kebab!) and a lamb shish plate (admittedly, a little chewy). We topped things off with baba ganoush, which was complemented with both lavosh and crispy pita (both were a bit in the dry side and slightly stale - perhaps due to the slow weekend business). All in all, it felt like we walked into Amir's home and he personally cooked for us. This is definitely a place to come for home cooked Mediterranean goodness! read more

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Locally opened. I ordered the chicken salad, chicken fatoush, hummus and pita bread. The owner is fantastic and so nice ! He separated my chicken, so my salad wouldn't be soggy when I got home. The food was delicious. First time going, after a friend recommended the place, and this place did not disappoint. read more

Amir's Shish Kebob - Hummus, chicken fatoush, and chicken salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Fresno, California

Good home cooking. Had the Kebob rice pilaf with the chicken soup. I think it may be my favorite chicken soup. What I liked about it is it was very flavorful, but not so seasoned that I could have it every day. Amir the owner is great. He cooks, serves and visits with the patrons. It's quant, quite and tucked away. Great place to bring friends. Grateful to have it in my neighborhood! read more

The food is so fresh and delicious, and the owner is very kind! Always treats his customers so well. I have been coming here over the past 5 years, and I continually receive amazing lunch/dinner plates and awesome customer service. Go support this place! read more

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