If you're expecting traditional Persian or Mediterranean food you'll be disappointed. Saturday night with a group of 10, we were pretty much the only ones in the restaurant. Our host was the chef and also the server He actually did a good job. Beside not really talking to us, he wasn't too delayed with the service The food was "Eh" The pita was more of a thin bread... kinda had a chemically taste to them The basmati rice was almost flavorless beside that chemical taste again. Large portions ... but large portions of "eh" food didn't seem like a plus at the end of the day Eggplant curry was ok... Chicken kabob was better than ok.. chicken was a little dry Friends at the table ordered the qorma-sabzi... this was actually the highlight of the meal. Was super flavorful .. was glad the portion was on the larger side We sat in the private booth, where you sit with your legs under the table to give you the middle eastern vibe like your sitting on the floor That was actually pretty cool. Private room in the corner. Our group of 10 had a great time together, because everyone was pretty cool... unfortunately the food was not The vibe was cool, was impressed with the 1 guy running the restaurant, but the food was not up to par. Ive read every single review until now and the majority of the are stellar. I will chalk them up to having a simple pallet that is easily satisfied. Unfortunately I've had the opportunity to travel and have authentic ethnic foods so my standards are very high this ranks at the bottom of all the Mediterranean I've ever eaten. Ambiance and atmosphere was 5 stars Service was 3.7 Food was ... well just say we fed all the left overs to the chickens a couple days later as reality sunk in and we realized we wouldn't be warming up that food again .. read more

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This place was located conveniently down the street from our hotel and near the heart of downtown Coeur D'Alene. I hardly run into Afghan restaurants, so I was really excited to try this place. We came here for lunch. It wasn't very busy. I saw a few families come in, so this place is great for big groups. I ordered the Manto and my husband ordered the eggplant curry. I've had afghan manto before as an appetizer, but never as an entree. The portions were huge, and each dish were large enough for two people to share. I don't know what kind of sauces are included with these dishes, but they're so delicious. I also like the yogurt sauce that it came with. The dishes were already good by itself, but the yogurt sauce made it a lot better. I'd like to try other things next time, but you can't go wrong with the manto and eggplant curry! read more

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This was my first visit to an Afghan restaurant. The food was so delicious as well as the presentation. I highly recommend the dolmas, lamb kabbas and manto (lamb dumplings) I will be back. read more

Emran Restaurant - Lamb kababs and rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

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I've had Koobideh Kabob from many different places. This might be the best I've ever had, and in Coeur d'Alene, ID no less. Go figure. read more

Emran Restaurant - Koobideh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

While traveling through Coeur d'Alene, we visited Emran for dinner last night based on reviews that spoke of the authenticity of the food. The place has a darkish colored interior which initially was off-putting, but once we were seated, all was comfortable. We treated it as a shared tasting menu, starting with the vegetable patty appetizer, then a spinach dish. The beef kabab was delicious, and the eggplant dish was very nice. In addition, there was a yogurt condiment, similar to raita, that was nicely spiced and when used as a dipping sauce, worked very well. A welcome find after traveling many days and dodging the usual burger/fries menu. If this is the type of food you enjoy, I would definitely say to give Emran a try. read more

Absolutely delicious. The service was good and the restaurant itself was cool. We will definitely be returning! read more

Emran Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

I can't recommend this restaurant more! My husband and I both really loved our meals, and it's also reasonably priced. We'll definitely be back! read more

Stopped in in the middle of the afternoon. Didn't expect anyone, but shortly after we arrived a huge take out order came in, and another group joined before we left. Prompt, friendly service. We both chose naan with our mains. The kebabs came in a massive, folded over naan that was at least 3+ times larger than the kebabs. The eggplant curry was delicious with a plate sized round naan. The dolmas were delicious, as were the pickled vegetables. I would definitely come back to try the okra curry! We passed on dessert to walk to nearby ice cream read more

If you like Indian food, you will love this Afghan restaurant. The spice blends have a lot of overlap. We tried the Aush as an appetizer - it's warm and savory, reminiscent of a baba ganoush. The naan is great. We shared the Manto, Karayi (with naan) and the Kabuli Pulao. All of the dishes had terrific flavor, and the Manto was especially good. You can adjust how spicy you want these dishes, they ask you on a scale of 1-5 how hot you want it. The dishes looked just as pretty in real life as the photos! The server was super friendly, and gave us some pointers on the food and drinks - we even tried their yogurt drink, which was like a savory lassi-esque drink, and it complemented our dish nicely - it was a very different and interesting drink! The ambiance was great, the seating was fun over on the left side of the house, where you sit on mats with the tables inset into the floor. Lastly, we got some desserts to go - the jelabi, pesta cubes (comes with 4), and a pesta date cookie. All of them were terrific - my partner's favorite was the pesta cubes, and my favorite was the jelabi! The food was pretty reasonably priced for a good sit down spot - we fed two adults and two kids for about $100 before tip. We didn't order any drinks except the one yogurt drink, so I don't know how the fountain and alcoholic drinks are priced. Would absolutely go back - they're a new spot and need our community support, so check them out if you want a nice middle eastern experience! read more

What a delicious meal that was fair and reasonably prized. It saddens me to see that they do not get the support from the community that I would expect. This is a small business with excellent food at a fair and reasonable price. You are missing out if you do not try this jewel. read more

I ordered take out through Emran's Ap, which allows you to earn points towards future food discounts. My meatballs with rice and Torshe (think giardiniera with a kick) were spectacular: well spiced and balanced flavors. The meatballs were tender, moist heaven. I will be back to try other menu options and definitely to eat meatballs again. The service was friendly and professional. I look forward to dining in the future. read more

Food was amazing!! Good service. Everything made fresh. Please give it a try you won't be disappointed.

First time trying Afghan food and this place blew my mind. From the iced tea (so refreshing) to the desserts (Jalebi and pesta), and everything in between, the flavors were amazing! Of the entrees, I can recommend the Mantos, kabuli pulao, tikka kebab, Ashok noodles. read more

My kababs were moist and the naan was huge! Unfortunately, they were out of several menu items.

We have never tried Afghan food before and this was a great first experience. The service was quick and friendly. 4 of us shared a Kay salad, eggplant curry with naan, and kotlet appetizers. The servings are very generous and so flavorful. read more

I would really love to see this place get some traction and I think, now have a liquor license will help. I went here last night with a group of about 10 women. They were happy to accommodate. The food was amazing! Our server was so sweet. I will go back in a heartbeat and hope to get others to, as well. read more

What great restaurant for this area. The food is excellent and so tasty. We had Manto (Afghan stuffed dumpling) and lamb kabob. So delicious. The yogurt sauce is wonderful. Service excellent. I would give them 10 stars if there is 10 stars to give. Finally a different taste and flavor for Coeur d Alene. Portion size large. read more

My wife and I came for a late lunch date. Not crowded and got very attentive service. We shared a pot of the black tea (was more than enough for a large family), and the tea had notes of cardamom, rose; warming on a cold Idaho winter day. We had all of the sides. The pickles are a the correct amount of spicy and full of funky acidic goodness. Everything paired well with the Eggplant Curry and Tikka Kabobs. We got 3/5 spice level and easily could have increased to 5/5 spice. It wasn't overpowering. You will attempt (but struggle) to clear your plates, the flavors are savory, and portions are large. I was most surprised by the rice... it's amazing... will return. read more

Emran Restaurant - Tikka Kabob and Eggplant Curry - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

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DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS PLACE!!!! I tried Emran in CDA tonight with my husband. I only took the one photo because I WAS TOO BUSY STUFFING MAH FACE!! Let me just say, this is not just good Afghan food, this is good food, period. The ENTIRE LAMB SHANK nestled under the amazingly flavorful rice in the Kabuli Pulao was so juicy and tender, the meat literally fell off the bone - no knife needed. A mild yet delicious dish for those who don't love their food to be hot and spicy. The Manto, dumpling-y delicious pockets of goodness, were cooked perfectly and FULL of different flavors and textures. We ordered those at a spice level 3. They were a bit spicy, but overall just super flavorful. And the Eggplant Curry with Naan we ordered at a level 4 had a KICK! It had very complex flavors that kept me guessing and coming back for more! Sides of a raita-type yogurt sauce and a pico-type "salsa" accompanied our entrees. They were great for dipping and saucing everything! Pro Tip: Put a Manto on a piece of Naan. Do it. Not pictured were a couple of desserts we squirreled away until we got home. Um....YUM! There were over 12 types of desserts to choose from so you know I gotta go back just to try more of those. AND THEY CATER! AND THE OWNERS ARE SUPER NICE!! They plan on decorating more with traditional Afghan decor, bringing in a belly dancer, and expanding the menu in the weeks and months to come. Go. Just go. Thank me later. read more

Emran Restaurant - Kabuli Pulao, Manto, Eggplant Curry, Raita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

Afghan food at its best. This unique and delicious cuisine is not to be missed on your world tour of foods! Sit in a traditional style booth and feast on Mantou dumplings (my favorite). All the rice and halal meat dishes are fabulous. Be sure to try dessert as well. read more

Emran Restaurant - Menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

Best food we found in CDA. Everything was rich and wonderfully flavorful, without being heavy. You could tell the food was being cooked with love from scratch. Highly recommend. read more

Ambiance was lovely and it was so fun to have something different while in town for a visit! I mean, who wants burgers or pizza when you can have exotic food and spices dance on your palate We really enjoyed our lunch here and were very excited to be seated right away for lunch! Food was delicious and more than enough! We ended up taking half of it home. Best part was that we didn't feel overly full and gross at the end. Would absolutely recommend. read more

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Was expecting more from the reviews Naan definitely not from a tandoori type oven. More like old pizza crust with no pizza. Dolma had grit. Like sand or something in it. Flavor was good Aush was super disappointing Manto however, was delighted. Won't go back. Especially with the prices, but if I did I'd get the Manto! read more

The service was very prompt. Enjoyed the Pulao and Chicken Kabobs, along with the Koobideh. Everything! Flavorful and served piping hot. Also enjoyed the green tea. I LOVE that there is an Afghani restaurant in North Idaho! I am wishing them all the very best success and that people come in and enjoy a flavorful and a cultural taste! Go in! You will not be disappointed! I will be back! read more

Let's say the food is stellar and authentic! The hostess sever she was so sweet and helpful. I go to meet the owners daughter. This is going to be a gem of a place! This should be date night or try a new restaurant night !!!! read more

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Excellent. Our menu choices were delicious. The chicken kebab was excellent. The Manto dumplings so good. Large servings. read more

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Food was delicious service was very polite and the restaurant was very calm and peaceful. A welcome spot away from the touristy places on Sherman that serve lesser quality food. Emran has heat quality and taste. read more

The food is the flavors are delicious and unique. The kotlet appetizer and karayi chicken with basmati rice was incredible. Will definitely come back read more

After a week of very carb heavy food, we were looking for something that tasted homemade and we found it. The food was delicious, the curries were well seasoned and flavorful. It's a family owned restaurant and they were so welcoming to us. The family matriarch makes all the food and the love just comes through. Coming from Los Angeles, it's hard to impress us since we've got good food almost everywhere you go, but I was sincerely impressed. The desserts and herbal tea were yummy too! read more

Emran Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

Food is phenomenal. Nice and spicy if you want it Wraps are HUGE. Dolmas super fresh My Monta was awesome as well Definitely coming back read more

Emran Restaurant - Lamb wrap and Montas with Naan - Middle Eastern Near Me - Coeur D'alene, Idaho

very good food, great customer service. 10/10 would recommend. Family owned and operated

EAT HERE!!!! The food is so good and the service was attentive and personal. The decor is also so cozy and the low table booths with the traditional cushions are such a vibe. CDA is lucky to have somewhere with such authentic middle eastern food. I was just passing through CDA on a ski trip to schweitzer and was blown away by the quality of the food. It's better than the vast majority of middle eastern food i've had in the OC and LA back in california. I was incredulous at how empty this place was on a thursday night. They absolutely deserve your patronage. I am so sad I don't have anywhere serving kebabs of this quality at home!!! I had the tikka kebabs and the monto and my girlfriend had the chicken kebabs. I'd recommend both but i'd say the tikka or chicken kebabs if you're unfamiliar with middle eastern food. The beef and chicken were both high quality and the seasoning and cook were impeccable. The mallow tea was also very tasty. Eat here!!! 5 stars easy read more

Absolutely everything was spectacular. We were party of 7 and ordered most of the menu! The Honey Cake, Lamb Tikka, Chicken, Meatballs, Mantu, Na'an... it was all incredible. The Lamb Pulao literally fell right off the bone. Well flavored and spiced to your personal taste, and as an added bonus the service was excellent. Go here!!!!!!!!! read more

I inquired about vegan options and there were a few (one had to be slightly altered). I ordered the eggplant curry with rice and asked them to leave off the yogurt. It was absolutely delicious!!! So good, so flavorful and tasty!!! I will definitely come back here. The staff were very friendly and made sure to find out what was vegan for me. Nice ambiance. Overall a great place to eat. read more

Very good and friendly place. I couldn't believe it was also empty and easy to walk in and get seated right away!

This place is okay. Tried it twice to get a good feel. Both times the food came out lukewarm and got cold as we took our first bites. The roasted tomato was just a charred raw tomato which was so disappointing because I love roasted tomatoes with this kind of food. The rice is really good I just wish it were served hot. The koobideh was firm both times and a bit chewy. What I absolutely love from here are the dolmas - these were actually served warm! So good. The flavors are there but the overall warmth and coziness of this cuisine are not. Service was a bit slow the second time considering how empty the restaurant was but I know they're trying their best. The plants around the restaurant don't have drainage trays so the water seeps out onto the floor... All in all it's a cute restaurant and I hope it improves as they settle into their new spot! read more

Great authentic restaurant! Delicious! My favorite is the meatballs with saffron rice. Get the honey cake. Fantastic service.

The resturant is beautiful, service was quick and enjoyable. I loved the different seating areas, one with a more traditional set up with nice patterned cushions and tables recessed into the ground, and another dining room with booths and tables. My family started with the dolmas and aush dip with naan. For entrees we had the chicken kababs, koobideh kababs, manto, and meatballs. They were served with a yogurt sauce and tomato onion salad, perfect refreshing toppings to help with the spice. The portions were huge! Everything was spectacular but my personal favorites were the meatballs and manto. We chose the spice level 3 which I felt was spicy but still able to enjoy the flavors. For dessert we had the honey conch cookie and the pesta pistachio cookie. Loved the different food from anywhere else in CDA and will definitely return! read more

Very good food. I highly recommend! The service was very nice and the food came quickly. My family and I ate so much good food! We didn't realize how much food we had ordered until it came; but we ate it all. The bathrooms were also nice. read more

The dishes are delicious and lighter than Indian food; the flavors are more subtle and don't feel as heavy in your stomach, but were also very satisfying. The service was incredible and the chef and staff make you feel so at home and welcome. I could never understand how someone could leave such an ugly review about this establishment and the people that work here. We are all immigrants and our ancestors all came from somewhere other than here, unless of course you're Native American. This is an amazing restaurant because of the dishes served and the people that prepare them. read more