Not many people are familiar with Iranian food, and that's unfortunate. Iranian food is very delicious and it is in its own category. It is not Indian, Lebanese, or Turkish, but something in-between. If you like to try different food and flavors, you must try it, and the best place to try authentic Iranian food is Kuluck. From the ambiance to the staff to the service, it is second to none. But most importantly, you have to go there for the flavors. You can try kebab over rice (definitely get Kubideh or beef kebab I think is on the menu), or if you want more of a comfort food, try one of the stews. Ghormeh Sabzi (Beef & Green Herb Stew) is a must for a first timer, then you can try Gheyme (Yellow Split Pea Stew), Bedemjoon (Eggplant), and Fesenjoon (Chicken Pomegranate Stew) I can't name everything you must try. Start from the top of the menu and move down in every visit, or I guess alphabet order is another option I promise you won't be disappointed read more

Don't be thrown off by shopping center locale, this is a beautiful restaurant and ambiance! We had the lunch buffet. I tried small portions of almost all items in the first round. Everything I tried was delicious! My second round was Ghorme Sabzi and Ghayme, carrot rice, hummus and bread that was especially phenomenal. The chicken kabobs were impressive, but round was enough for me. The waitress was attentive and provided great service. I will return again. If you like Persian food, I recommend you give this restaurant a visit read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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This Persian spot is a must try. We have been coming for years. I just had the lunch buffet and it was outstanding they offered breads, two salads, yogurt with cucumbers, hummus and veggies. For the hot plates they had ground beef kabobs, chicken kabobs two stews, carrot rice and white basmati rice. Service was excellent went with two toddlers and they loved it. read more

The lunch buffet here is superb, as long as you're cool with paying dinner prices. I think it's worth it. There's a ton of delicious options. It's never crowded at lunch and the place is clean and well maintained. Service only consists of taking away your plates and refilling your drinks, which was done just fine. We've been back for the buffet twice and are sure to return again in the future. read more

Went for a family birthday dinner. Sunday night was pretty chill this time of year. The waitress was very informative and helpful as well as friendly. We shared the family meal which was more than enough but of course enjoyed the leftovers. The food options were great and the food served was all flavorful and delicious. I also really enjoyed the fresh watermelon juice and desserts. So save room for the sweets :) read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Family meal more than enough for 4 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

This place is amazing! I had the buffet, it was awesome; so many fresh foods with great flavors. Staff were wonderful and attentive too! I HIGHLY recommend this place. read more

Kababi is a cozy Mediterranean restaurant that serves authentic kebabs and grilled dishes. Obsessed with Kababi! The kebabs are juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. read more

From the 3 categories above, the food was delicious, cooked as ordered, and service was good, but too much for one server to handle, and finally the Ambiance: From outside: looks as the place is closed, the plaza is in bad shape, bad asphalt parking, and poor signs in front and poor lightning. Looks spooky!! Inside is nice, but can be better with more plants, and Persian style rugs (from At Home) However with better location like a hotel or by the coast line, like downtown west palm, the place can make triple the revenue. Also can have food trucks in festivals and other venues. Also better signs and marketing (eg monitors on window with slideshow of dishes from menu. Also for Persian food the menu with few pictures would be ideal. The one in paper is poor quality and too small to read. New menus would be so much better with a few pictures, but stylish writing with clear description of dishes. Some social marketing, and coupons like Groupon would help tremendously and visual marketing like digital signs or bulletin boards etc. Would love to see this changes In a new location and representing the delicious Persian cuisine, many know about. If you need help with signs, social marketing, or visual marketing, please reach out to us at Visual Marketing qualitydp@icloud.com read more

Food was amazing. Staff was helpful. I can't wait to come back. I had a salad and a stew. Both great! read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

OMG ... The Cafe Trio with a skewer of each Barq (steak), Boneless Chicken, and Beef Kabobs served with a "side" of rice....AMAZING!!! Ps...add the spice called sumac!! Meat marinated and oh so tender! DELICIOUS...highly recommend this place! Our waitress Fara was fantastic!!! read more

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One of the worst Persian food experiences I have ever had. Extremely overpriced, extremely cheap with portions, and completely lacking authenticity. Charging $22 to $23 for a single sangak bread is unbelievable. In Los Angeles, the same bread costs $2 to $3. I have never seen anything like this anywhere. That alone tells you everything about this place. The food itself is mediocre and bland. Nothing tastes like real Persian food. The flavors are wrong, the seasoning is off, and everything feels rushed and low quality. This is not traditional Persian cuisine. It feels more like fast food with Persian names attached to it. Portions are very small for the prices they charge, and when you place a large order you must double check everything before leaving. Items were missing from our order, and this is not the first time it has happened. You should never have to audit your food order to make sure you received what you paid for. There is also a complete lack of hospitality. No warmth, no professionalism, no pride in their food or their customers. Just transactional and dismissive. The entire experience feels like they are trying to squeeze as much money as possible while giving as little as possible in return. The only reason this place seems to stay in business is because South Florida has very few Persian restaurant options. If there were real competition, this place would not survive. Overpriced, tasteless, careless, and disappointing from start to finish. I strongly recommend avoiding this place and taking your money elsewhere. read more

Came in this weekend to see some belly dancing. Establishment is super cute inside! Our server Felix took good care of us. They don't have a ton of drink options but there is a full liquor bar! I opted for the sangria and munched on the fruit once I finished them. I planned on ordering food while here but didn't have the appetite to order. I did get to try a falafel which were nice and tiny that were crunchy which is how I like them! Also took a bite of a beef kabob and rice. The beef was very flavorful and the rice was super soft. read more

Kababi Cafe by Kuluck 3828 N University Drive Sunrise, FL 33351 954-909-4133 Atmosphere - Interesting, Plenty of open space with a stage for entertainment. Casual atmosphere. Persian music is very nice Buffet on weekends April 7, 2022, Thursday time 6 pm 4 couples Came here with Yelp friends that had Kababi cafe bookmarked. A great choice for a lovely evening with good company and food. My sweetie pie ordered the hummus with pita bread, it was prepared fresh with onions and was delicately spiced. We also tried for the first time sumac spice which is made from berries and has a mild lemon flavor with a touch of saltiness. I'm going to have to buy this spice. We also tried cardamom tea and this was very good too. The grilled shrimp came with two sauces one being very spicy and the other milder. The shrimp was fresh, large, and juicy tasting, I ordered the falafel sandwich with a salad and it was so big I could not finish it. I did love my sandwich because it was not greasy prepared perfectly. Yelp gave us a free coupon for soda which paid for the tea so thank you yelp and the restaurant for this too. Our friends had the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, salad, and something else not sure of the name. We all enjoyed our meals and had enough for the next day, Desert was a cheese-filled filo dough with a pistachio topping, super tasty. The service was good and attentive. We met the owner who asked how our meal was, which was a very nice touch. Overall, I can't wait to come back and try some more items. Come check them out for a delicious meal. read more

We met up here with another couple. I'd had this place bookmarked for quite awhile -- mainly because of their lunch buffets. But we like middle eastern food of all types, so we were happy to try them for dinner. We started with Persian tea. They don't offer pots, just individual glasses (cups), but that was fine. The chai was aromatic with cardamom spices. We then shared a combination appetizer platter and a salad. The refreshing shiraz salad had chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in a light lemony dressing. The combo platter was a huge amount of food (we took a lot home) and included: eggplant dip, hummus, grape leaves, and yogurt. The eggplant dip was well roasted. The hummus was creamy. The grape leaves were stuffed with rice and had a sweet cherry sauce drizzled on them; the yogurt had bits of chopped cucumber in it. A basket of thin pita bread was served on the side. My favorite from the combo was the hummus. We loved that they had a shaker of sumac on the table. We like to put this salty lemony red spice on everything from meat to salad and we usually have to ask for it. Our friends shared some hummus to start then followed this with a grilled shrimp appetizer and a (huge) felafel sandwich. The sandwich usually comes with potatoes, but they switched the side to salad instead. We ended the meal with some Turkish kunefe for dessert. This is one of my husband's favorites. The outside layer is made from "shredded" filo dough wrapped around a cheesy middle and topped with sweet syrup and a sprinkling of pistachio nuts. It's served warm. The restaurant is quite large inside and we were able to sit and chat without being rushed. On entering, we had to stop and check out their display case of baked goods including some mini baklava. Service was good and we were checked on to make sure everything was alright. We look forward to coming back some time and (finally) trying their lunch buffet. read more

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A customer tells us about this place. We give it a try since we were in Plantation . We had an AUCE buffet , so we started with a beef kobideh with rice and some grilled vegetables. The beef was tender and tasty, and the rice was littlest cold . chicken wings are tender. The beef wrapped in grapes leaves was good . Waiters and staff were attentive and nice . We'll be back if we are in the area . ( Sorry ... I didn't take any pictures ) Thank you, Chef read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - September 10th.23 Menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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Lively nighttime environment, weekend belly dance show was fun and interactive with the crowd. Kebab meat was tender and well cooked, but wasn't necessarily for me. The rice was pretty good. Portions are large and very filling. Definitely more on the expensive side for kebabs, but I will say higher quality than I expected. The gyro sandwich was good too. My favorite was the falafel and the sauce it came with-soooooo good. Service was polite and generally quick, although we had a 30 min wait time when we got there (wasn't too bad). The baklava was also some of the best I've had in recent history; wasnt too too sweet, as many restaurants tend to be, which I liked. read more

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All around the best Persian food in South Florida. After this restaurant, I sit had the pleasure of visiting several more Persian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Miami and I have to say the atmosphere and quality of the food here stands out more than anywhere else. That being said, I also lived in Los Angeles for quite a while. This is as close as it gets to authentic, season, wholesome Persian food with us fantastic experience for the entire family. I will definitely come here again, and in fact, just spent my New Year's Eve at this wonderful location, and was lucky to have some of the best service compared to any other restaurant. Make sure you save room for the baklava and tea at the end of the meal. You won't regret it. read more

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2/01/23 Our friend told us about Kababi Cafe, and we decided to go for lunch, as we were in the area. We were not disappointed, as the food was delicious. We had the beef and green herb stew (Ghormeh Sabzi), and we really enjoyed it with the rice and cheese. Our Server, Yassine, was a great guy and very amiable. We will be sure to come again, as it was a terrific lunch, and very healthy. Stop by for some of the best Persian food in South Florida. Go to: kababicafe.com. 954 909 4133. read more

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I had lunch today at 12:15 with my brother we had appetizer eggplant and falafel ! It was delicious and entrees were chicken lentil rice & beef kababs n it was filling and twice average meal we had take home boxes ! I will come back for the budget to try out everting ! Excellent !! read more

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Excellent in every aspect, food, service and ambience! A favorite local restaurant with authentic Persian cuisine!

New to Persian cuisine, my husband and I decided to try Kababi Cafe on a rainy Saturday evening in June 2024. The restaurant is tucked away off a main street, so we would have never found it if we were not specifically looking for it. Having said that, we are so pleased we did find the restaurant and were able to dine there. The restaurant looked clean and the ambiance was calm and pleasing. One side is set aside for their buffet (perhaps offered weekdays for lunch or so?), the middle is the wine cellar, the maitre d' stand, and the dessert cooler, and the other side is for dining and entertainment. The menu was clear and descriptive, with photos of some plates. The prices seemed appropriate. Bread and butter was served. We ordered falafel for appetizer (there were about 8 to 10 of them-$10), my husband ordered chicken soltani $24), I ordered lamb shank with dill rice ($23), and we ordered Persian cream puff for dessert (there were 3 of them-$8). Our waitress Danarit was patient, kind, and efficient. She immediately told me my lamb shank would take a bit longer to cook due to how it's cooked- it was to be expected. ALL the food was DELICIOUS! And if we had thought of it, I bet if we had ordered Persian coffee or tea with our cream puffs, I am confident it would have be delectable as well. Enjoy! read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Top: lamb shank and dill rice; Bottom: Chicken Soltani; Right: what's left of our falafel :) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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The food was good but wow the service. The server brings the bread Me: I prefer not to have the bread Server: Once we put it down we can't serve it to another table Me: I would rather not have the bread Server: You don't get charged for it Me: -more sternly- I don't want the bread Server: You don't want the bread? Me: That's right I don't want the bread Chicken on the bone kebab arrives. One piece in particular is under cooked. The later discovered slightly under cooked pieces I just ate. Fuck it that's life. Me: This piece of chicken is not cooked Server: It's not cooked? (me pointing at the bloodiest part) Server: What would you like to do? Me: Take the piece of chicken and cook it more? read more

Absolutely delicious Persian food! Everything is fresh, and tastes amazing. I always order the same thing and I'm amazed every single time! The ambiance is very relaxing, and the staff is kind. read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Grilled Shrimp - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

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The bread, the green salad and the falafel sandwich are to die for. Friendly service, clean restaurant, great atmosphere. We will be back!

It was the year 1587, and the man that came to the throne would come to be known by the name of Shah Abbas, or Abbas the Great. He had inherited control and power over an ancient empire - Safavid Empire - with all of its traditions and customs. Yet, as the new ruler, Shah Abbas reformed everything around him. He changed his empire's government, laws, but his most everlasting impact took place in the realm of culture. He open the doors of his kingdom and brought in together the greatest minds of the world back then to build his magnificent capital Isfahan. These minds brought to Persia the best construction techniques, the best designs, the best mathematics, the best patterns, the best fabrics, and as well as the best cuisine. Theirs was a cultural wealth of riches. At Bababi Cafe by Kuluck you get a taste of those riches. Walking through their doors is an amazing cultural experience all of its own. The ambiance, the decor, all inspire an exotic air that transports you to another place. No longer do you find yourself in Sunrise, or even in the Floridian Coast, but far, far away, in a world politicians have placed just outside our reach, but which still manages to enrich us even if from a distance. read more

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hold delivery for 1 hour because they ran out of SholeZard yet they were not courteous enough to replace it with some other dessert!!

Kababi Cafe has been on my eating out wishlist since 2020. I happened to have an event in Plantation today and when I noticed they were 10 mins away, I decided to stop by with the family for dinner. The restuarant is located in a run down shopping center off of University Drive in Sunrise. There was not alot of parking available, but we were glad to see some reserved spots up front for patrons of the restaurant. We were seated quickly and got our menus and drinks right away. I gave the place a quick look over and there were literally no other people eating there. Not 1. It was a Sunday, but still, I was a bit surprised to see such a big place so empty. I love Persian food and I have to say, the menu looked great! For appetizers we went with the kibbe, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, a Persian soup called aush, lentil soup and crispy rice with a side of beef stew. For the entrees we got two beef kebabs and a chicken kebab to share. The food came out quickly in rapid fire succession. We started with the crispy rice which was good. I also liked the beef stew/sauce alot. The stuffed grape leaves came next. They were homemade and delicious. There was a sweet component in it that I didn't love, but it was very enjoyable nonetheless. Next was the kibbe. It was amazing! And I'm not just saying this, but: best I've ever had! It was hot, fresh and beautifully seasoned. Just outstanding. Next was the falafel. We went from feeling ecstatic eating that awesome kibbe to vastly disappointed eating the falafel. It was terrible! It was not freshly cooked which is a huge negative for falafel and it wasn't even heated thoroughly, so some of it was cold. It was also really dried out. Big letdown. Finally we got the soups. The lentil was pretty good, very hearty and well seasoned. On the other hand the aush was not hot enough and for me it was under seasoned. Kind of a misfire. After the apps were done we had about a 20 minute respite before the entrees came. As we were talking, we had time to really appreciate the lovely dining area which was very nicely decorated. Also, the Persian music videos were a nice touch! Looking at the place from the outside you wouldn't think there's anything interesting inside, but it's such a pleasant and warm restaurant. We really enjoyed being there. OK, so the entrees came out. I got the chicken but also tried the beef. My chicken was delicious. It was flavorful, juicy and had a good bit of char. I didn't love the rice however, it seemed very plain and it was not hot enough. The beef kebabs were disgraceful! It was clearly reheated and had an off putting spongy texture. I seriously had to question whether it was even beef or not. It was that bad. Based on this one bite of awful reheated mystery meat kebab I should deduct 4 stars. You're a kebab place called Kebabi Cafe. Why are you reheating beef kebabs? They should be sizzling hot off the grill and fresh. Anything less is unforgivable in my opinion. In the end we had some highs like the kibbe and the chicken but there were alot of lows as well like the reheated falafel and the gross beef kebabs. You can see the chef has skills, but having the kitchen staff unevenly reheat things it is definitely not the way to go. If the food's not fresh you're just harming your reputation. Three stars. I feel like they can do better, but I'm not sure I want to pay another $170 to find out if I'm right. read more

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We went for a friends birthday celebration and they were able to accommodate 20 of us on a Friday night. The place is very interesting indoors and has a stage for live performances however there was none at the time we attended. The food was alright, a lot of my friends really enjoyed the kabobs. I wanted to replace my tomato with a grilled onion but the waiter looked at me funny. They played a birthday song in the speaker and gave us a nice dessert. read more

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Truly delicious food! As a resident of Los Angeles where we have some excellent Persian restaurants, I was not sure I would be able to replicate that experience while in southern Florida. The food and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. I was graciously greeted at the door, the buffet was offered and I was actually walked through the whole buffet with a server there and each item was described to me. 5 stars for the koobideh kabob, ghormeh sabzi, and shirin polo. The salad olivieh (chicken and potato salad) was out of this world. If I lived here, I would treat myself to this buffet every weekend. read more

It doesn't look like the best plaza and they asked us to wait but it was so worth it. My hubby and I loved beef kabobs. Super flavorful moist. The stews were great also. Also loved the walnut cookie. The only thing is the staff looked a little sad to me. I think they need a team builder or something. ‍ read more

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I only stumbled across this place thanks to Yelp. From the storefront, I would NEVER just try it. However, the Interior is beautiful, which I knew thanks to the many pictures posted by Yelpers. Having lunch here was like taking a short vacation as your are transported the second you walk through the door. My daughters said it reminded them of being in Epcot and going into a different country for a short visit and a meal. Very cool experience. My girls and I came on a weekend to try the buffet as we weren't sure what we would like. The buffet was $17.95 for adults and $10 for kids. They had fresh salad bar, a variety of dips to go with the bread. Not sure if it was thin pita or naan or something else along those lines. They had a few soups and stews, chicken wings and fries, several varieties of rice, and kebabs of beef and chicken. Overall the food was ok, but that is usually how buffet fare goes. I did find a couple of favorites that I would stick to next time. The chicken was a bit dry from sitting in the chafing pan, but had good flavor. The beef kebab was ok, both made better with some tzatziki. My favorites were the grape leaves and the red split pea stew. The beef chunks in the stew were so tender and the flavors were amazing. If I had to start over, it would have been a plate of rice with this stew PILED on top. Man, I wish I knew exactly what it was because I need to make sure they have it available when I go back. Besides that, I couldn't stop snacking on the grape leaves that had a nice lemony freshness to them. They have a belly dance show on Saturday nights along with drink and hookah specials. The place is transformed into a lounge and it looks like it would be fun. read more

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Love the ambiance however, it takes them 40 mins to bring me my food which is just a simple order of chicken sandwich. Their buffet had limited options. It is cheese and sauces and rice and salads mostly. And you are paying 26$ for limited options. Not worth it in my opinion. read more

I go and order from this place all the time I made a mistake and put pickup instead of delivery I called them and they won't help me to send it with a delivery co they said I have to do it I will never order from this place again read more

mediocre at best for the price buffet had limited selection and just wasn't that great. cool atmosphere but otherwise wouldn't go back read more

This is the place to go if you are craving something pretty far away from mundane chain restaurants. It is definitely a "hidden gem," tucked away in the back of a nondescript strip shopping center on University Drive in Sunrise. But, boy, are looks deceiving! Inside you are taken into a authentically decorated middle eastern village and a quaint little bar. The menu features everything from salads, sandwiches, stews, and kabobs.....all with a middle eastern flair. It is a little pricey, but not out of line with other restaurants, and the portions are pretty big! (I had enough left over for lunch the next day, and I have a big appetite!). On my visit I had the chicken kabobs, delicious & juicy, and a yummy salad of chopped tomato, cucumber, & onion, (recommended by my server Cassandra,) and it was a delightful little surprise! The restaurant also serves a full lunch buffet, which I definitely want to try because I wasn't sure if I'd like some of the menu items. The lunch buffet seems like a perfect way to sample several new dishes to see what I like and what I don't. One of the highlights of our evening was the belly dancing, which they have on Saturday evenings. The performer was not only beautiful and talented; but she also made a point of getting guests up to dance with her and she came around all the tables. She danced to several songs and had props like fans and a cane to change it up a bit. All in all there were no complaints.....good service, (Cassandra was very knowledgeable about the menu,) yummy food, and dazzling entertainment! I'll be back; maybe to try that lunch buffet. read more

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I came here with my wife on her choice since they had a buffet and we were in the area at sawgrass mall. I decided to order a meal rather than do the buffet because it was too expensive and there wasn't much to choose from, especially meat wise. It was definitely a better deal ordering the kebab, which came out not as I was expecting but I was able to take half of it home because there was so much food. The taste was good and I'd definitely be back. read more

Kababi Cafe By Kuluck - Kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Sunrise, Florida

Does all the things and does them well enough. Had some very nicely grilled chicken in the kebobs. Was nice to see rice and raisins (and lentils?) on the menu. There was Tahdig but you can tell it wasn't from the bottom of the pot. Interesting decor -- an inside/outside simulacrum of a street scene. And looks like there is live music and fun occasionally. Service is well meaning but weird. Tries. But no magic. read more

I was very impressed with their menu online and wanted to visit in person. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. The interior design and music are terrible. I am not picky but it was super disturbing. I asked if the place was new but the waiter said that it was around for 10 years. If so, why they don't have a wine list?! Only a piece of laminated paper with cocktails. I stayed for the food, but it wasn't good either. We ordered chicken wings, grilled vegetables and trio of kebabs. Wings were ok, a little bit better than you can buy in Publix. Veggies came burned and different than described in the menu (different selection of veggies), kebabs were over cooked and dry. I would not recommend this place: not friendly atmosphere, food is 2 out of 5 and overpriced. read more

Finally, recovered from COVID days, the amazing buffet is open again (only Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Great appetizers, salads and the extremely tasty kabobs. Good, family friendly, service. read more

I would probably say this is hands down the best Persian restaurant in all of America and I've traveled a lot amazing amazing food and kabob and owner hamid is so nice read more