Great food and flavors. We love Persian cuisine and this was really good. We shared a kotlet and it hit the spot. So flavorful. We saw two cute aunties preparing food with love. Do not miss this! read more

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Got something from yet another vendor in Pike Place Market that has Middle Eastern food. Farvahar is where to get the classics like shawarma and more. It has plenty of meaty and vegetarian options. Good location close to lots of other popular places and events. The prices aren't as good as they used to be, which is the only bad thing. A bigger place than it looks. It's got a good amount of tables, and there's enough room for group seating. The place still isn't big, but it's not one of those place you can only order it as takeout. Has the basics. It's about $12 for a plate. I got the Borani Eggplant. This is roasted with spices and walnuts. Good stuff and pretty filling. She got the Veggie Plate. This is basically just beans and rice. Most of the menu is meaty. There's beef and lamb kebabs that are popular. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed. They haven't been open for a long time it seems. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Borani Eggplant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Do not walk by without trying the food here. This place is a gem within Pike Market. One of my favorite meals on this trip. It's a family owned restaurant and mom does most of the cooking. The family is very friendly and welcoming. FESENIOON #2 plate has a sweet sauce made of pomegranate with walnuts. The taste is out of this world while the walnuts offer a little crunchy texture to the dish. Sauce is so good with rice. GHORME SABZI #1 plate is just as good, the dried limes flavoring is splendid and served with rice as well. So happy I stopped by for a meal. read more

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A hidden shop in Pike's Place. They recommended the Chicken Kebab but it was dryer than the Sahara. Complete 180 on the Lamb Burger, it was juicy and delicious #goodeats would come back for just the lamb burger. Service is quick and they bring you the food. You have to buss your own stuff. All good here. The restaurant is in a hidden alley on pikes place. Surprising amount of space for being on the inside corner. We beat the rush but even if we hadn't, there's plenty of space to sit. Lamb Burger Chicken Kebab read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Lamb Burger Chicken Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A hidden shop in the pike place market! It's next to Rachel's ginger beer and pike place chowder. It looks like a food court, have two small tables in the open area and 5-6 bar seatings. I ordered kotlet sandwiches. We waited for 15 minutes and got our food. The food is a lot better than I thought!!! The portion is big, and the bread for the sandwiches was served warm and tasted so good! Definitely give this place a try :) read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Kotlet - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cozy Persian restaurant tucked away inside Pike Place Market. I ordered the lamb kebab plate (about $15) and it was delicious! The salad had a nice citrus twist, the rice was seasoned to perfection, and the lamb was well made. The service is a little slow since it's a small shop, but I definitely would come here again! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing all around. I ordered the chicken (joojeh) kabob and the beef (koobideh) kabob with grilled tomato and it was amazing. So affordable too. Authentic and delicious. And the service was quick for being made to order. I can't wait until the next time i go to the market to get more. Highly recommend to anyone who like persian food or wants to try something new! 10/10 read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - 1/2 Beef and 1/2 chicken kabob with grilled tomato and saffron rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying Persian/Iranian foods, and it was absolutely amazing and blew our minds. Definitely a hidden gem at Pike Place Market (located next to Rachel's Ginger Beer and in very close proximity to Pike Place Chowder) that I highly, highly recommend checking out! They do have tables for dine-in, but food was served in to-go containers and everything was very casual. Quick service as well! My boyfriend and I ordered the ghorme sabzi plate to share. It was unbelievably aromatic due to the parsley, cilantro, spinach, leeks, and dried lime and the beef stew was so soft and savory. Served with saffron basmati rice and YUMMM, it was such a flavorful bite. We gobbled it up very quickly and wanted to order more to bring back to our hotel, but they were already starting to clean up and close. Definitely recommend this place and I am, for sure, coming back when I travel to Seattle again! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Ghorme Sabzi Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

- LAMB KABAB (marinated lamb kabab, served with basmati rice and salad) - GHORMEH SABZI (chopped and sautéed parsley, cilantro, spinach, leeks, flavored with dried lime. mixed with beef stew and red beans. served with saffron basmati rice) - VEGGIE PLATE (chopped and sautéed parsley, cilantro, spinach, leeks, flavored with dried lime. mixed with tofu and red beans. served with saffron basmati rice) - KABAB SANDWICH (ground beef mixed with onion. served with tomato, onions, parsley, pickles, sumac and "farvahar" sauce) * 9/10 * Throughout our Canada trip, we've constantly had Asian food, which meant I was in NEED of Middle Eastern food. As it is my favorite cuisine (middle eastern, Greek, arabic), this Persian restaurant in Pike Place looked good. Ordering was easy peasy since I am bit of an expert of what to get at Middle Eastern restaurants. I always order lamb if it's on the menu, since it's my meat of choice, and these kababs were gooood. This Persian restaurant offered Ghormeh Sabzi. This herby beef stew is one of my favorite Persian dishes as it packs so much flavor from the dried lime. Dads order, the veggie stew, was the exact same as they ghormeh sabzi but the beef was tofu. The kabab sandwich was sour, salty, and just amazing. This was in a little corner, kinda tucked in and away from the main market so we were the only customers in this place. Overall every dish was tasty. ^@kamibites on Instagram read more

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If you want a quick service with rice, something unique / different to eat, and seating, this is a spot! I came by to Pike market on a Saturday lunch time and it was so packed everywhere and I was starving and wanted soenthing quick to eat so I can explore this area. It hit the spot. Fast friendly service, reasonable price, good enough space to sit, and the food hit the spot. It is located further inside the building at the back. It is a bit warm in here at the back. read more

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This place is such a hidden gem. This casual spot is somewhat hidden near Pile Place chowder but I definitely think it's worth a stop. I got the Fesenjoon Plate for takeout, which consisted of shredded chicken with sweet and sour pomegranate and crushed walnut sauce. It was very unique and unlike anything I have ever tasted. I got takeout from here and it was very quick and the portions are big and filling. My minor qualm is that the rice felt a bit oily to me but that's probably necessary to make it so delicious. I definitely would come back here and try all the other dishes. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Fesenjoon Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered traditional koobideh (beef kabob). Typically the dish is juicy and relatively thick mix of beef and lamb. This was a flat slice, think of thick gyro meat, nothing like a Persian kabob. Maybe it was the time of day (330p). They closed shop while we were sitting there. Meh. read more

the food is so so good and the owners are so nice. i got the kookoo sabzi and kebab sandwich to share, but ended up buying another one!

One of my favorite "hidden gems" in the Market. They pack a ton of flavor into every bite with generous seasonings, and the price for the size of the portions really can't be beat around the Market. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Persian burger - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

got the lentil soup and hummus with pita. sounds simple, i know, but oh goodness, was this just a spectacular combo and an even more groundbreaking lunch. it was so delicious and fulfilling. definitely a hidden gem here at pike place, but oh boy am i glad that i found it read more

I'd go back and try something different but my first experience wasn't great. I've never seen Persian cotlets on a menu and was feeling nostalgic for one when I saw it was an option. It just missed the mark. The potatoes were undercooked and shredded.and the ratio of meat:onion:potatoes off. They take a lot of time and I can understand that making large batches may not work. There are a few other things on the menu I'd like to try so next time I'm in the market, I'll swing back. read more

Great food I also appreciate that they customize my food, no rice, no bread and asked me for what else I want to replace with. Delicious great attitude and great service. Keto friendly too read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Chicken Kebab Plate and 3 Kotlets - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice hidden gem in Pike Place with friendly owners and good Persian food. They actually have more complicated traditional stews which is surprising for a small take out/ street food style place in Pike place because even some bigger Persian restaurants I've been to are just kabob shops with a "dish of the day" but they have a lot here. They also have adapted some dishes to a more Western pallet or a fusion if you will. I had a Khabob sandwich and it was pretty good. Was it as good as a charcoal grill at a high price fancy estaurant? Well no, but for the price and location, it was pretty good. The other people sitting next to me were pretty happy with the vegetarian dishes they had too so check them out. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Kabob sandwich hits the spot - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A taste of home! My first time here and I felt welcomed by the proprietor. I had the kotlet sandwich (like a latke - ground beef mixed with potato & onion into a patty), which was heartily wrapped in a pita and stuffed with salad, yogurt, and dusted with sumac (pronounced "so-makh") for that little bit of tang. My wife enjoyed the fesenjoon plate (pomegranate / walnut stew with shredded chicken), which had the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and fat. What's impressive about the fesenjoon is no added oil, since the walnuts naturally release oil. I've had it from some restaurants where cooks will needlessly add oil, thus making it heavier than it should be. The basmati rice was well cooked too. We topped off our meal with hot tea, and look forward to returning to try other menu items. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Fesenjoon Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Incredible! What a find!! The Pike Place area is full of tourist traps so I was amazed to find this little gem nestled away from all the chaos and long lines. I ordered the lamb and it was DIVINE!! Perfectly cooked on a bed of basmati rice. The salad had a burst of flavor from the pleasantly acidic salad dressing. An older Persian man rang up my order and you can really tell he loved feeding people this delicious food. As a visitor to Seattle, I dare say this was my favorite meal of the whole trip. Thank you, Farvahar! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Lamb Kabob plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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As an Iranian, I was impressed with the food! If you are looking for authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced Persian food, this is the place. read more

This place was disappointing. The lamb dish was pretty much all rice and the meat was dry and flavorless

Decided on this place after seeing that all of the more popular restaurants at Pike Place had unbearably long lines. I hadn't ever tried Persian food before so wasn't sure what to expect. I ordered the Baghali Polo plate and it was ridiculously good! The beef was super tender, and everything was seasoned with a mix of parsley, sumac, and hot chili paste- not too spicy, but still packed a punch. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for somewhere that isn't overrun with tourists. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Baghali Polo with Meat Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They have a vegetarian sandwich that I can't stop thinking about. Eggs scrambled with TONS of herbs (like half egg & half herbs) on a baguette style rolls. So simple but completely unforgettable. read more

Got the lamb kebab plate - the lamb was perfectly spiced and flavorful. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! I'm leaving a review so I can come back and get it again :) read more

BEST LAMB IVE EVER HAD!!! I practically dream about the #8 plate at night. It's so good. It took about 15-20min because while it looks like fast food, their actually lovingly making it fresh right there! And you'll taste the difference! I love lamb, and this seriously is the best I've ever had. The sides on the plate are all great too!! I also tried the chicken and it was super good. I'd love to continue trying more of the menu but I can't stop ordering the #8! Also these people are SO friendly and their prices are more than reasonable. I tell people about this place a lot. read more

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Amazing place! Easy to miss, it's in a teeny corner inside Pike Place market but delicious food! Get the Ghorme Sabzi! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The owners and staff are very nice. Had issues over the phone but they worked with me to get my order expedited even during aa busy day. Food was great and good portions. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. Will definitely be coming back for lunch! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious flavors and filling portion sizes. I recommend the Zereshk Polo with chicken. Fast and amazing service.

Delicious food. Prepared fresh and to order. Quality ingredients and friendly service. Made to order. Fair pricing, large portions. Authentic flavors and ingredients . read more

New place discovered! Boss had to pick up his meal pal food and I tagged along to try out a new place. It's in pike place market area and inside a complex with other food options like Thai. It's next to pike place chowder. Took chicken fesenjoon because it sounded complex and it was! also because it looked yummylicious in the menu photo. Add extra spice if you like spicy food and this food will give your palate a twist every time you chew . It's originally sweet and sour due to pomegranate, a fruit which I officially loathe. But in the curry with crunched almonds and spice and sweet and sour I couldn't tell that I was eating something like pomegranate. The chicken is shredded and added as a layer on the top. Will come here again to try out other cuisines! So happy to discover a new place read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Fesenjoon - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was great!!! Owner was also so friendly. Nice little hidden spot. Also not advertised as gluten free but many of the menu options are gluten free. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the rare spot inside Pike Place Market where you don't have to wait in line for a half hour to order, though you may wait that long for your food to come up. There's only two little tables amidst the hustle and bustle of the market - I guess most people take their food to go. That said, the food is worth waiting for. The chicken kabab was juicy and well seasoned, and the plate was piled high with rice and salad. They offered a spicy version, which I passed on, but might try in the future. They also have an eclectic mix of American-style sandwiches containing more traditional Persian foods. It seems weird to me, but maybe it's good. I'm sure I'll try that again, too. The folks running the place are very pleasant, too. I'm looking forward to eating there again soon. read more

Checked out Farvahar recently for lunch, pretty good spot inside Pike Place Market/Post Alley. If you cant find it, go to Rachel's Ginger Beer and it's across the hall. Similar set up as most of the food booths in that part of the building, kinda of a diner look with stools where you can sit at the counter and a few tables surrounding the area. I tried the #6, beef kabob plate, it was pretty good. You get 2 good sized beef kabobs, an option of a full rice plate or half rice/half salad plate. I chose the latter. Beef kabob had a nice grill on it, tasted pretty simple and nice & tender. I thought I would be eating hamburger meat on a stick but it was far from that, seemed like it was homemade to me. Salad was pretty basic with a yogurt kind of dressing. Saffron rice was pretty good too, didnt seem old, seemed like it was made that day. Lunch was fine and would come back again and recommend to a few coworkers (the cool ones only). It wasnt too busy there, and also in that part of the building, it doesnt get too crowded to annoy you. Staff was friendly and nice, helpful in explaining the menu, recommend any popular items etc. Price was under $10 so that's always a plus! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Read it. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were hungry and looking for a food place with seating. As I looked in from the street I saw the sign and thought, nice. A Mediterranean food place. I had the lamb burger and my wife got the the kabob plate. WOW, The food is AWESOME! and the serving sizes are very generous. The service was also amazing! I would highly recommend this place! read more

I had the veggie plate which was ok. It had rice, beans, a nice sauce, and some tofu. The flavors were good, but it was more of a side dish than a lunch. I picked this item as it was the only vegan option on the menu. A few things that would have made this four stars: -More vegan options please. The eggplant dish looked great and wish it had a no whey (milk powder) version. -Spork and serving platter provided were plastic. For my work lunch, I tend to only go places with compostable items. A few great things: -This is a family business and they appear to really care. -This is a Persian restaurant and a great opportunity to learn some of their culture through great food. -What a great location in Pike Place Market, wonderfully tucked into a quite corner. Thank you! read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - View looking towards Market entrance, cool spot! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious, flavorful food, tucked behind Rachel's Ginger beer. Highly recommend the Ghorme Sabzi and chicken sandwich. The Sandi has melt in your mouth fall apart beef and the chicken sandwich is the perfect mix of savory, spicy, crunch fresh and creamy. Yummmy!! read more

Food has a home like taste and smell. Friendly staff. Had the best Bakhlava here, definitely try it with tea. Koubideh was great as well, try it read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - Great Bakhlava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing flavors! For the price you pay, I'd say its well worth it. It's hidden inside of Post Alley. The owner was very pleasant and patient. I was completely indecisive, but he waited patiently. He even offered suggestions and was never rude or annoyed that I couldn't decide. I ordered the Beef Kabob and the Lamb Burger (burger was to-go). You can't get a lamb burger anywhere in Downtown/Belltown area for less then $10. The Beef Kabob was so tender and tasty. You can also do half a salad and half rice if you don't want all rice - the owner warned me that it is a lot of rice. They have a counter that seats 2-3 and a few small tables that can seat 2 or 3 - very cozy with 3 at the table. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

Farvahar Persian Cafe - 04/2018 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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low quality food. Not only the food is not truly Persian, the quality of the ingredients and taste is also really bad. We tried baghali polo, chicken plate, beef plate, ghorme sabzi, shirazi salad and all of them taste bad. The packaging was also very poor. We do not recommend this place at all and we'll never come back. read more