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    Avishan Authentic Middle East Grill

    4.5 (58 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    I rarely write one-star reviews because I understand how much effort business owners put into running a restaurant and building a good reputation. However, our experience at this restaurant was so disappointing that I simply can't overlook it. We were a group of seven people who had reserved a table in advance. Due to an unexpected issue with one of our friend's children, we arrived 20 minutes late. Despite the fact that we could clearly see empty tables inside, the staff told us to stay outside in a rude and insulting manner simply because we were late. It was upsetting and humiliating, especially since it was a long weekend and we had made plans to enjoy a nice time together. Two members of our group approached the manager to complain about the unprofessional behavior of the waitress. Although the manager did apologize, and we decided to proceed with our dinner, the situation didn't improve. Another waitress served us, and her attitude was even worse--she looked angry the entire time, didn't even attempt to smile, and carried herself as though she was waiting for a reason to argue. The lack of basic courtesy and warmth was shocking. About food: Kashk Bademjan had a nice presentation, but unfortunately, no flavour at all. The Lamb Shoulder was nice but poorly cleaned, with a very unpleasant piece of lamb skin still on it. We will never return, not because of the food but because of the terrible customer service, which seems to be their lowest priority. In my opinion, the staff lacks the basic qualities required to work in the hospitality industry. A restaurant can survive average food, but not consistent disrespect and poor treatment of customers.

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    Poonam S.

    Today was the perfect day for some heart warming food! While it was snowing outside, we sat at this cozy little restaurant where the ambience was calm and the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. We ordered: - Grilled eggplant dish with flat bread = $9 - Lamb shank with rice and salad = $21 - Vaziri (chicken and ground lamb kebab) = $25 Total bill with 18% tip = $68 for two people All the dishes were delicious and I love how the kebabs are served on a wooden slab/board. We loved the eggplant appetizer that came with the beautiful fresh bread. The kebabs were moist and flavourful and the shank was just tender and yum! The humble tomato and cucumber salad tasted so good with that sumac! The hospitality was fantastic. The place was clean and they followed proper covid protocols. It's no wonder they are doing so well, the place was quite full tonight. Our only constructive feedback was that the wait time was to long. It took about an hour for our mains to arrive but we didn't mind too much because we had a delicious appetizer and were engaged in a good conversation. And the atmosphere was relaxed and we didn't feel the need to rush out in the cold. Thank you so much for a lovely experience. We will be back shortly!

    Vegan version of Kash Bademjan(mashed eggplant minus Kashk ( dairy )  Zeitoon Parvardeh

    The place was employ when we went in late lunch hour, maybe around 2:30. One of us is vegan so we asked about vegan items. She had no idea! However I was able to ask right questions and locate few items naturally vegan. Bread is not, but rice without butter is plus some appetizers and salads. Service was not as friendly but it became ok. Ambiance is casual dining. It's not a place to bring a date or anything,

    Lynn L.

    We were on the way back from Harrison and hubby was hungry, we hit up yelp to find a good spot. So glad we stumbled upon this little gem. It was around 2 pm and they were a little half full, I'm guessing the lunch rush would be busy. They start by serving you with tea, Very flavorful and piping hot!! We opted to not add the sugar cube that it came out with. We started with the olives with walnut + pomegranate. This was sooooo good. I don't even care for olives but this dish was bomb! For mains we had the chicken kabob, chicken was moist and delicious. My husband loves lamb and their selection for lamb was big! He couldn't decide for a long time then ordered the lamb shoulder. We also added a side of the ground lamb (this was his favorite.) if you like spicy, their hot sauce is yummy. We love this place. Can't wait to go back!!!!

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    LJ R.

    So so good! Cute place with nice ambience. Spotlessly clean. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

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    Sully J.

    Good Authentic Food with good service, highly recommend them. Chicken Kabob-Lamb Kabob-Chicken wings

    Chicken Kabob and Barg (lamb tenderloin)
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    Stop 3 - Avishan Authentic Middle East Grill Langley, BC - February 6, 2021 The third stop in our adventure is once again in Langley, this time at the Avishan Authentic Middle East Grill. We arrived at noon and noticed that quite quickly the regulars came in, filling up the small restaurant. We knew they were regulars by the familiar greetings exchanged. Of course all the tables are spaced out a la Covid rules and everyone wears a mask until you are safely seated. From the place mats and music to the beautiful little glass tea cups that showed off the lovely color of the saffron tea, you just knew you were in for a truly authentic experience. The owner greeted us warmly and was so generous of his time in explaining his menu and proudly told us how he makes his one of a kind Saffron tea with saffron from Iran and that we can be assured you will never find this quality of saffron in any other place. The food is Iranian and was presented on a wooden board. It was all impeccable. Georgine had the Chicken Kebab and Barg ( a lamb tenderloin) the meat was seasoned and broiled perfectly. It was served with rice so fluffy and so pretty with a sprinkle of saffron rice on top and then topped with pomegranate seeds. Along with a char grilled tomato. The salad was Shirazi salad, similar to a Greek salad but yet very different and no cheese. It was absolutely refreshing. Deborah and Sadie had the Chicken Kebab and Koobideh (a kebab made of seasoned ground lamb) with the same rice, salad and tomato. They both agreed that the ground lamb kebab was the favorite for them. We have to say that this place had it all and I know it is our third place we visited and so far we have given the other places 5 stars for food. This experience is beyond that. It was so enjoyable. We left so happy and satisfied

    Reza M.

    We loved very friendly and generous service we received. Every single Kebob we ordered was marinated and grilled fantastic. We also loved the quality and the taste of rice and everything else. Thanks!

    Harold S.

    This place was fantastic! I tried it out while staying in the area, and enjoyed eating there tremendously. It is a very nice small family owned restaurant. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful, so if you are not familiar with Persian food, they will help you figure out what to order. Everything is moderately priced and the food is delicious! The specialty is kabobs. I had a combo plate, which included one lamb kabob and one chicken kabob. The dinner came with rice and a salad, and they also start you out with a nice glass of tea before you even order.

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    Highly recommended! Delicious meals. I tried the lamb and my family tried the kabab. We all loved it

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    Good food and excellent service definitely will come backfor my next visit to Vancouver bc

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    Love the food ,, great people,, plenty of different delicious persian food, I strongly recommend this place

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    Great food and service. Delicious barg kabob. Totally recommended. It is a medium size restaurant and is well popular.

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    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.

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    One of the top Persian kabab restaurants you will find in North America. The best Persian…read moreRestaurant, #1, is in Glendale, California called Raffi's Place. The Persian Grill House in Victoria, British Columbia is #2. The Persian Grill House has THE BEST barg kabab, even compared to Raffi's Place. This food was amazing. Even better was the service. The Persian Grill House took care of us like we were part of their family. We felt welcomed and humbled to be invited into their "home". Don't worry about price or portion sizes. They're Persian, so you know you're going to get a lot of food and your money's worth. Persians invented shareable portions, true story. As a consumer you can do whatever you want. With that being said, this is my best advice...skip the buffet and order from the menu. If buffet is your thing, then sure have at it. But, if you want fresh made food cooked and prepared to perfection, you definitely want to order directly from the menu. Every table in this restaurant should be filled every night. People should be waiting for a table to sit down and enjoy this restaurant, service, and food. I whole heartedly recommend The Persian Grill House to everyone. The next time I visit Victoria, I will without a doubt return to The Persian Grill House. Thank you Persian Grill House. I hope for your continued health and success. Daste shomā dard nakone!

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