This is my favorite restaurant in all of Pike Place! The bf and I have been here 3 times and every time it is amazing! Try the lentil soup, it's delicious. Our other favorite it the beef kabob plate. It is generous and we usually split it between the two of us. We sit at the counter and enjoy talking to the friendly staff when we go. I feel like we are welcomed into their home and are enjoying a wonderful home cooked meal when I am there. Stop by if you are walking around the Market, it will become your favorite too! read more

My dad and I loved this place and had a wonderful chat with the owner. The food was absolutely delicious and the owner gave us samples of some of his other dishes, too! We'll definitely be back next time we're in Seattle. read more

Kotlet and Kabob sandwiches were great. Kabob plate with Basmati rice was good as well. It's good to see a Persian cafe in Pike Place. read more

Latest fav lunch spot, 2nd reason for visiting Market. Not really a café due to walk-by nature of food court, but excellent food and courteous service are consistent. read more

This is good Persian food in a convenient spot, and quick. Friendly gentleman that took and served my order. Persian food takes an incredible amount of time and labor, and you will taste it in the high-quality dishes offered. I had Ghormeh Sabzi, and it was spot on with what I've known to eat growing up in a Persian household. Stop here for a very healthy, real meal. read more

Oh let me start off by saying the foods amazing it's 10/10. If you happen to stumble across Farvahar be sure to order the chicken kabab with a side of salad and rice , you won't be disappointed. Not only that but the service is amazing. It's extremely sad for me to say that I will not be able to go again do to the long distance from my location. read more

The food was pretty good but we had a bad experience with the owner. I asked for my kabab mild. It came with red chili sauce on it - so I asked for a mild one. They argued about remaking it but did, so that was fine. After we got the replacement the owner came over to berate us that it wasn't much hot sauce on it so it was a mild dish. I've never had a kabob come with the sauce on it - usually you add it if you want. Arguing with the customer about it after I asked for mild made me never want to try this place again. read more

Prices here are definitely worth it for the quality you receive. The rice is tasty, and can actually be eaten by itself. Staff is quite friendly and willing to help with any questions. I highly recommend menu item #6, the kebab. You will receive a large amount if meat along with that delicious rice. All in all, the restaurant is well worth the price and absolutely worth your time. read more

I came across this restaurant walking in the market yesterday. Being Persian I immediately recognized that this is a Persian restaurant and decided to try the food. I had the ground beef kabab sandwich which was very yummy and delicious. The owner is also very nice and welcoming. A hidden gem at Pike Place market and I highly recommend it. read more

Very good food! Sandwiches are mouthwatering, a must stop for us every time were at Pike Place.

First time here. Great food. Has the chicken kabob with Basmati Rice and Salad with yogurt dressing. Very good!!!

We ate here sort of on impulse on a busy holiday after deciding against waiting in a really long line with the chowderheads and were pleasantly surprised. The food was terrific. Well prepared light salad, rice, and char grilled chicken. I had the homemade lemonade and really enjoyed it. Very generous portions. Recommend for a quick and yummy lunch. read more

Must stop for us when we go to Seattle. Sandwiches are amazing here. Love their lamb burger. And their Shirazi Salad, the guy made it fresh in front of us, chopped up all the ingredients. read more

the kebab wasn't bad for the price. the location is great, it's close to the pike's place and the gum wall. So if you have guests and you're showing them around, it''s a great place to grab a quick bite. read more

Don't be suckered into the $17 'special' - which is really just a $10 plate plus a fountain drink. Food was well presented, but there was far too much rice for the amount of meat. read more

Rather than waiting in line for the Clam Chowder, we chose to eat here instead and the place did not disappoint. Each order was made to perfection. Freshly made and seasoned properly. I had the salmon which was yummy and the beef kebab was on point. read more

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

We were happily surprised to find a Persian restaurant in the market. I've missed Persian food since a place I loved in SoDo closed years ago (can't remember the name). We were full from grazing all over the market, so we split a lamb burger (really it's a lamb kebab on a bun). It was delicious! The lamb was juicy and the tomato, feta, parsley and secret sauce on it were the perfect accompaniment. And the service was friendly; I think it was the owner and his daughter. I'm only giving them 4 stars for now because we only tried the one burger, so we can't evaluate how good it is overall. But we will definitely be back to try some more dishes, then I'll update. I can't wait to try the eggplant. Yum! read more

Worth finding! The eggplant borani was delicious! The chicken kebab sandwich and plate was also excellent. Nice people and service, affordable price, and key location make this a great find. read more

The Kabab sandwich is crazy good. Ask for a bit of spice. If they stayed open late or delivered food that would be awesome.

The restaurant is in a quiet secluded part of the area. I went here based on the reviews. I have had much better Persian food around the US. The rice and the food had much more oil than necessary. The service was good. I am not sure if I would want to go back and try new items here. read more

This is a great spot to stop by when you are vising Pike Place market area. A great authentic Persian food along with a really nice staff. I love their kebabs! Kind service and great experience with great flavors which you never knew that even exist! read more

This place is a little out of the way, which is a great thing if you are trying to escape the crowds and lines of Pike Place Market in the summer. I had a chicken dish with a pomegranate and walnut sauce. Don't remember what it was called, but it was #2. Delicious. Cannot wait to try other stuff. read more

If there is a 3.5, I would give 3.5 instead of 4. The server was attentive and friendly. But I was not thrilled by the food, to be honest. However, consider it's not a fancy restaurant, it's pretty decent place to grab a quick Persian lunch if you don't want to drive to the U or Bellevue. read more

Very friendly and accommodating. My wife and I visited this place few times and tried almost all their foods. Fesenjoon was my favorite and the Persian burger was very well seasoned. read more

A little hard to find, but well worth it. The family who runs it is very friendly, and the food is fresh and very flavorful. I will definitely be back here. It's hard to find good Persian food, and this is at a great price as well. read more

The food at this cafe is amazing if I'm quite honest this cafe is probably one of the best in Seattle.The cafe is literally a hidden gem. However not only that but they treat there customers so well, they make their customers feel welcomed. I truly recommend the chicken kebabs and the Mahi polo. read more

delicious persian food. i really loved their kubideh! must try. very friendly staff. they are also really clean and helpful when you need help. read more

The barley soup, kotlet sandwich are to die for. Service is equally great, owners could not be nicer. Definitely will be back in future visits to Seattle. read more

I've been spoiled by Persian food in Los Angeles restaurants and from Persian friends/inlaws who know what they're doing. I went to Farvahar hoping for a decent Ghormeh Sabzi and had what is by far my worst Persian food experience. Aside from the solid ingredients (i.e. kidney beans/beef) it is virtually flavorless and there is no sign of the tangy taste of the dried limes. It's more like a bland chili than anything else. I wasn't expecting much out of a Pike Place Market lunch stand, but still. read more

Half the chicken on the overpriced kabob was undercooked. Hoping I don't get food poisoning.

As an Iranian-American, the food at this cafe was just as good as anything I've ever had at home. We ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi, the Eggplant dip, and the Mast-o-Khiar. Everything was fresh and seasoned perfectly. We would have ordered the fesenjan (they said it's more on the sour side than the sweet side), but they were out that day. I was very satisfied with the service and the presentation. Absolutely delicious and filled the void of being away from home for so long. If I'm ever in Seattle again, I will definitely make a stop here. Quick note: don't go for ambience. It's basically a food counter. But what they lack in decorations, they make up for in flavor and authenticity. read more

Walking through the market and it smelled to good not to stop. Need a quick bite and want to try something new, stop here.

The best kotlet and kashke bademjoon you can find in a restaurant!The smokiness of the eggplants and the crunchy walnuts in kashke bademjoon reminded me of my Mom's cooking. Everything tasted so homemade! Great job guys :) read more

Fresh friendly hearty healthy delish!!! I watched inattentive staff at the Thai restaurant right next door put something in the micrwave and I promptly left and went to Far's where I got a fresh salad with white rice and amazing fresh chicken kabob. One of those dishes that was healthy AND tasty at the same time. read more

This place gets all of the stars! My sister and I were walking around debating on what to eat. We turned the corner and smelled something amazing! We decided on this place and WOW! Delicious!! Hand made food to order. I got the chicken sandwich and let's just say I'll be back again! read more

I'm from the Metro Detroit area where you cannot swing a stick without hitting an Arabic or Middle Eastern restaurant. Arabic food is so ubiquitous from where I come from so it's easy to get particular and picky when you travel elsewhere and crave a simple fattoush style salad or some kind of schawarma. And Seattle just really sucks at getting Middle Eastern food right - cause it's all about how the meat is marinated and the freaking garlic sauce! I am constantly on the hunt for the right chicken kebab to curb my craving. Farvahar pretty much nails everything I look for in great middle eastern food: inexpensive, the right flavors, tender meat and a friggin tasty garlic sauce. The guy who runs this place seems to always remembers locals and always has my order already rung up when he sees me coming since I tend to be the kind of person who will order the same thing over and over again if it's delicious. The chicken kebab special for $8.99 here is on the money, I always get it with salad and just enjoy myself sitting in this little tucked away corner of the market. read more

When I worked downtown, I used to know every nook and cranny of Pike Place Market. It's been a few years, so we were exploring on a rainy day to see what was new and happened upon Farvahar Cafe -- amazingly empty! I'm a sucker for lamb based dishes, so the kebab was an obvious choice. My daughter got something with roasted eggplant and walnuts and pita for dipping -- very tasty. My kebab was spiced and grilled to perfection. I cannot recommend this stand in the market enough. read more

All I had was a lamb burger, but it was great. Asked if I'd like it spicy. I said yes. It was perfect. I can imagine that the rest of their menu is just as good. read more

Food was absolutely delicious and service was friendly and efficient. Options seem healthy in general, and all the food I tasted was very very good. I will definitely come back :). read more

We ordered kabab, chicken kabab & ghorme sabzi with mast o khiar. One of the best persian restaurants, good place, grate food,