Dining here was a fun experience. The menu was full of traditional Persian and Turkish foods. I had…read moreamazing tea and baklava as well. The service was so friendly and welcoming to our large group! The ambience is relaxed. Definitely check out the marketplace to bring some cultural foods home with you.

I pass by this place from my hotel to school and wanted to try it. They have a little market inside…read moreand the restaurant at the side. The kebab looked really appetizing but was a little under seasoned for me. I saw two other tables with locals that seasoned their food with salt so perhaps it's more of a customer preference than a seasoned meat on the grill. I counted one guy who shook the salt shaker 21 times, which I thought was excessive. Maybe the salt isn't too salty. I added some on mine. I'm comparing this to another middle eastern place near my place. I may consider another dish to try if I go back.

Ordered on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Restaurant is part of Curie Food Hall. Orders are…read morefor delivery or to go. There is a parking lot and waiting area with small tables if you decided you couldn't wait any longer to dig in! When you arrive, there's a screen to track your order. There are also people at the counter to help if you need it. The Koobideh is deliciously seasoned and moist....as it can be dry from other restaurants. The chicken was also flavorful and delicious. The saffron rice is tasty. This may be not be traditional but I doused both with some tzatziki sauce and it made the meal that much tastier. Chicken wings were ok but seemingly lacking a bit of flavor. The garlic dipping sauce is powerful...use sparingly. Definitely give it a try! So wonderful to be walking distance to yummy Persian food.

Ordered Kabab platter for six. We were really happy with our meal. Everything was perfect - the…read morequality of ingredients, finished product, presentation, and service. We ordered via the website. It was very user friendly. Our order was ready for pickup within 15 minutes. Streamlined pickup process - we were in and out quickly. It's such a gift to have a new Persian restaurant here in the twin cities - not only for our Twin Cities Persian community, but for people who just like good food!

Flavor bomb of food with friendly staff, super busy so expect to get ignored a lot…read more This place is inside the Art Museum thing, where it says Walker Lamb Burger Tender moist burger with a creamy sauce. It's a flavor bomb across the board, so good. Smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and normal baked on the inside. The staff are overwhelmed, i almost left waiting to get the check. It's way too popular.

Loved the vibe in this cute little restaurant, so bright and welcoming with the wall of windows…read morelooking out to the sculpture garden. You can order at the counter or use the QR codes at the table to order. We tried the cauliflower app with way wonderful I also got the beet salad, which was okay but it was pretty much only beets, no greens. I was hoping for something else besides just beets. Overall, cute little restaurant, I would return next time I am in the area.

We stopped in on a cold winter night, and warmed up with two DELICIOUS rice bowls! The chicken was…read moreincredibly juicy, the basmati rice was next to perfection, and the tabouli was absolutely amazing! We topped it off with a baklava shake, because why not? We were already cold! But OH MY GAWD THAT SHAKE WAS THE BEST SHAKE IVE REALLY EVER HAD! DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS, AND AFFORDABLE!

O&L is my favorite lunch spot of all time. Always good kind service, amazing food and quick…read moreturnarounds that get me out the door and back to work. The gyro meat here is, IMO the true star, and when paired with their fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and sauces it truly shines. It offers the right balance of pepper, hint of spiciness, alongside a nice crisp savory meatiness that can only be achieved on a proper vertical spit. My extra piece of advice, is get the spicy green sauce on the side. It offers that little extra jalapeño oomph alongside their creamy tzatziki and it's a perfect balance. Bit expensive to dine here for lunch too often so I try to keep it to every few weeks, but what a treat it is when I do allow myself to eat here for lunch. 5/5 goodness guaranteed!

Our dining group decided to give this place a try. It was outstanding and a great bargain. We loved…read moreeverything we tried. Only two things to note: No alcohol. Not a surprise. Get there at least 45 minutes before close. They want to get home!

First time here and it was a fun experience. Love the simple decor of the restaurant. Didn't know…read morethat it was a restaurant from passing by every time I would go to the Girl Scout Service Center and glad that I finally tried it. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. The service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you're not big on tart food, then don't get the dowjic soup because it has a lot of lemon juice. The soup was good with bread to tame down the tartness. The food was flavorful and not overpowering with spices like Indian cuisine.

I love Persian food so was excited to find this family - run Persian cafe in an unassuming space in…read moreCedar Riverside. The menu is small and the plating very basic, but the food is packed with flavor. Tried the chicken fesunjan and one other stew. The meat was cut so small that it blended into the rest of the dish, but was very tender. And the dish colors aren't the most visually appealing but they smell great. The experience feels more like home cooking than restaurant food - dishes prioritize flavor over appearance. And the ambience is very basic and a little stark, but the family is very friendly and welcoming.

This was such a lovely meal! The staff are very friendly and responsive, and the food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and a perfect portion for a light meal with leftovers. I had a chicken dish with plums that was divine, and both the rice pudding and fragrant syrup-soaked pastry dessert were perfect. Dining area is small but clean and easy to navigate. If you're tall, do "duck" on your way in or you'll hit the wind chimes ;)

Always delivers great food and a good vibe…read more We get take out and have friends who have done catering. Hummus, falafel and the chocolate dessert was awesome. Except way more than market rate! Enjoy. Parking on street and lots of other shops nearby.

Beautifully decorated restaurant with seating available indoors and outdoors. You walk in, place…read moreyour order at the counter, they give you a number placard and they'll bring out your food to your seat. I got the kebab trio to try because I'm a glutton and couldn't decide. Husband got the lamb curry. The meat for the kebab was incredibly tender and juicy, even the chicken breast. Husband can't take much spice so he said it was just on the edge of his spice capability. The kebab trio and saffron infused rice were delicious. It could have used a touch more salt but when you combined it with the garlic sauce, it was perfect. I put that sauce on everything. I believe it was the owner who brought out my food. He was pretty funny. He apologized for the wait (didn't seem long to me, or at least I didn't notice it, if it was) and said, but it was worth it. I asked for utensils and he joked, $5 for utensils, then that the server will need to be fired for not giving utensils. I'm not sure if maybe we should have grabbed them from the front after ordering but it wasn't mentioned. Anyway, no big deal. The best things, and something I wasn't expecting, were the cakes. We had the Dubai chocolate inspired cake and the orange phyllo cake. They were both sooo good, the bright, orange flavor was so lovely--not too sweet. The Dubai chocolate inspired cake also was delicious. I knew I was gonna regret not ordering that giant slice of carrot cake. Dang it.

i think this has to be my favorite mediterranean chain in MN the staff here is super friendly and…read morethe restaurant is very clean. the food is amazing! the chicken is so flavorful and as a garlic lover, their garlic sauce is top notch! i always get a large size to take home and eat with pita. If you don't get anything else here, which why?!? the falafels are some of the best i have ever tried. they are perfectly crispy! love this place, i have never had a bad experience

Suck a great place to catch a quick lunch or dinner with rice bowls and lites topped…read moreWith chicken schwarma, beef or chicken cutlets topped with all the Mediterranean goodness you can load on. I love the schwarma bowl add hummus with yellow rice pickles, cucumbers and garlic and tabouli sauce. The pitas are delicious and the fried potatoes addictive!