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    Gilan

    4.3 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Wonderful olive and pomegranate appetizer

    This little mom and pop place is becoming my favorite weekly persian restaurant. Third time there, I am slowly working through the menu, the olive pomegranate appetizer is one of my favorite. So far the best dish I've had is the chicken kebab, followed by koobeideh. I tried their chicken feesanjhan this time round even though i have gotten spoiled eating it cooked with duck at a relatives house this one made with chicken was very good. The persian music is also a great treat when we go. It's not in the fanciset place but absolutely worth the visit. I have a persian place walking distance from my home but i still drive here for persian food

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    All the food was super delicious! I highly recommend getting some for yourself or for catering! High quality food!

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    The food was very good, with lots of flavor and the meat was juicy and tender. I would definitely get this food again!

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    Authentic Delicious Persian food, I loved the koobieh kabab, it was juicy and tasty. Friendly service,

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