Craving Persian and in North Vancouver? Hit up Akbar Joojeh. The restaurant's a colorful vibe, and…read morethere's space for any special occasion, large or small. Portions are healthy, bring your appetite. I asked for jalapeño peppers and got several huge ones in a bowl. Bonus: they were spicy and I was a happy camper. (I don't think they charged us for them.) The peppers added even more flavor to the lamb shoulder entree I sprung for. The dill rice was a treat too, huzzah. Service was on-point. Staff helped with our questions on the dishes, and put up with my usual atrocious behavior[1]. Early in the evening we heard this playing https://www.shazam.com/track/802578689/youre-still-the-one and later on the tempo went up. Good times. Credit accepted. [1] Kidding, kidding. Look forward to returning!

Best, most juicy koobideh kabab. Top 2 persian restaurants…read moreI've ever had. One of my fav places in Vancouver. Whenever Im in BC, I go here.

Everything was amazing, the food, the atmosphere and the service…read more The chicken barberry is incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned.

This place has a modern and attractive atmosphere, making it a nice spot to visit--especially for…read morelarger groups. The food and drinks are good, but they feel overpriced for what you get. Service is decent overall, though not particularly standout. The first and only time I went, we ordered the set menu, but it wasn't well explained--so we weren't always sure what each of the dishes was. The menu leans toward healthier options, which is great if that's what you're looking for, but it may not appeal to everyone. For a Michelin-recommended restaurant, I was a bit underwhelmed.

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!

First of all, I love their coffee. I was not familiar with Turkish coffee until I found this place,…read moreand the coffee stands out for being rich and smoky. Also, they always give you a little coconut treat along with your drink, which I have always found to be a nice touch. The baristas are always so nice and welcoming, and I think they're actually Turkish as well. Also, the inside of the shop is so cute, lots of plants and sunlight. Honestly, this is one of my favorite coffee shops in Vancouver, there's something about the vibe here and the coffee that just brings me a lot of joy. I haven't really tried their pastries yet but I am looking forward to do so when I have a sweet tooth! Because of how this place makes me feel and the quality of the coffee, this deserves 5 stars for me.

Had such a lovely experience at Bahar Bakery in downtown Vancouver! The space is beautiful and…read moreinviting, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The pistachio croissant was definitely a highlight--flaky, delicious, and packed with great pistachio flavor. I also tried their cardamom tea, which was essentially like a London Fog with a wonderful cardamom twist, and it was absolutely fabulous! The strawberry jam cruffin was tasty, although it was a little too sweet for my preference. Overall, though, the combination of the beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff, and delicious food made this a great bakery experience. I would definitely come back to try more of their pastries!

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

**Will not honour valid gift cards**…read more Have been a customer for many years. Recently, found some gift cards I purchased awhile back and went with my boyfriend for lunch at the Cazba Davie location to redeem the gift cards on December 29, 2025. Long story short, they refused to honour the gift cards because they "changed their computer system" and said the gift cards therefore expire and cannot be used. I told them that the terms and conditions of the gift card literally states to use the gift card like "cash" and according to BC laws that gift cards are not allowed to be expired unless in very specific circumstances, which does not include a system change. Eventually, their general manager, Mr. Behruz Sigari, spoke to me on the phone and promised that he would call Moneris to find out my gift card balance and then contact me with a resolution soon. I left with his email (b.sigari@gmail.com) and emailed him twice but he has never replied. Clearly, they are willing to engaged in unethical and illegal business practices stealing funds from customers even when educated about gift card laws. I have since reported them to Consumer Protection BC and will never be a customer of their's for their lies and horrible treatment. Lesson learned: always use your gift cards as soon as you can.

Insanely tasty happy hour!…read more We were staying across the street at The Sandman and wandered into The Cazba for an early dinner. It turned out to be the meal of the trip. We started with Kashke Bademjan - an insanely delicious eggplant dip served with Barbari (a leavened flatbread) and Shashlik (mini lamb chops), and followed by Mini Loghmeh (minced beef/lamb kebab). We also had Koobideh wraps (kebabs, onions, & spices in lavash wraps) which we took back to the room b/c there was so much food! Many "yummy noises" were made during this meal! Truely a culinary delight. Service was friendly and attentive.

Top Chef's Persian Restaurant opened up in City Square mall on Cambie and West 12th! They have…read moreamazing Persian food. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon to pick up lunch, I got their koobideh which came with saffron rice and two beef skewers, grilled tomato, and a yogurt dip. I got the koobideh for $15 which was pretty reasonable considering their huge portion!! I had it over two meals. I also got their cream horn to try, it looks like a funnel cake but the texture is more flakey and has a cream cheese filling. It was delicious, not too sweet. Lastly, I also got their spinach pull-apart pastry for $9. It was so big it was a meal of its own! the filling was cheesy and delicious. I can't wait to be back again! 5/5 would recommend

Very new restaurant and we just got to Vancouver, we were hungry and looking for something close by…read more. I find this restaurant and went there that's when I realized it was in the mall food court, which it was nice and convenient, ordered chicken kabob and gaimeh with plain rice and it was absolutely delicious, very clean and friendly people, definitely recommend this restaurant and will go there again.

Best kabob Koobideh I've had in a very long time. The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection and…read morehighly recommended. Service was attentive and the staff had great harmony Working together. I'm never going anywhere else and Will be back soon.

This is an update to my previous 3 star review almost two years ago…read more Several times we've been recently ordering takeout the kabobs have been so dry and overcooked we had to chuck it in the bin half way. Like trying to swallow cardboard. It makes it even worse when every single time we've instructed them to cook it juicy and every time they overcook it. So, 0 for Food. 0 for Service. Time has taken you to Disaster's Door. Never going back.

The staff was very polite and accommodating, Was very clean…read moreand a good atmosphere The food was amazing and tender. I typically don't have schish kababs because they're always chewy, however here it was very good. Definitely visit.

Excellent middle Eastern food. We tried a variety of Kabobs and fresh bread and loved everything…read more They even have Afghan kabeli polo which was lovely. Overall I highly recommend this place.

Dining at East is East is a unique, immersive experience that feels like stepping into a cozy…read morecultural oasis. The warm lighting, artistic decor, and relaxing ambiance set a wonderful stage for enjoying a comforting meal infused with vibrant Eastern traditions. The service was attentive and hospitable, making the meal feel smooth and inviting. The standout of the visit was the famous Silk Route Feast, which offered an incredible tasting journey alongside delicious individual bowls like the rich Chicken Masala and deeply spiced Lamb Curry.

Stopped by in a group of two for lunch for the Chai Feast. This the perfect way to sample many of…read morethe foods especially as the other person at lunch had not previously attended this dining establishment. We were seated right away and provided complimentary soy chai...so good. And then we started sampling many items from the Chai Feast. The presentation is excellent when they bring out the platter with the many dishes....and each dish has unique tastes. Always a fan of the boulani and this time the stars of the meal for me were the Creamy Mushroom & Eggplant and the Lamb Curry. The service was great and it was a positive food experience.