My Iranian dad died about a year ago. I really wanted to get Iranian food for his bday. It was about 9 o'clock when I finally got out of work and could go to dinner. I went to a Persian restaurant on VanNess and it was closed and then I looked up a few others online and they were closed too. Maykadeh was open. I went here at about 9:30pm and was welcomed happily. Thanks Maykadeh for being open late and helping me celebrate my dad. read more

Maybe the best Persian food in the Bay Area. You can tell the quality of the food is really good, no fillers. The atmosphere is really enjoyable as well. Bring cash for valet. read more

We ordered soltani, lamb tongue and fesenjan. All very delicious. For. Desert, tried saffron ice cream, paloodeh and black tea. Service was great. read more

This place has great kebabs! I haven't dined in here but every time I did to go orders I was satisfied. The only downside to their plate is serving pita bread with kebabs!! Persian kebab needs Persian bread not pita. The kebab tastes amazing and the rice is cooked properly. Will recommend this place read more

I ordered my food last night, salmon, chicken and beef koobideh. They told me to wait for 20 to 30 min. I came back exactly 35 min but my food is nowhere and told me that they forgot the order, I've waited an hour and when we are there to pick up, they asked us again for another 20 min. This kind of service is very unprofessional and I cannot recommend for u to order. Food is burnt and not even served well in to go box ‍ read more

Amazinf service, truly authentic food and beautiful environment! will definitely be coming back soon! Great restaurant for a family night or date night! read more

They use to be the best, unfortunately the food quality dropped significantly, Gormeh sabzi was not good at all, khoreshte bademjan, 1/3 of eggplant and 1/2 of tomato the rest full pot of juice with lamb shank, and for what they charge, not recommended at all. read more

Delicious food, excellent service, clean, fun, and comfortable environment, even romantic, always a treat when my boyfriend takes me here. One of my favorite restaurants in all of San Francisco. read more

Maykadeh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Amazing persian food here. I always order extra to stock up. Their khoobideh is very good. Always get fresh herbs and bread with my order too but always order extra bread. Mast-o-Masir is great here. Their zereshk polo is one of my faves too. Highly recommend this place. I try to order from here regularly. read more

Our Go-To place to celebrate everything! Dinner was the best I have ever had here! We reserved for 8 people outside. We expected a front parklet, now gone. They are co-opting with American Bites (the old Spaghetti Factory site). We were seated in an extremely casual back patio. The restaurant offered Tiramisu and Mousse desserts for our birthday celebration. Go for the FOOD. read more

Too expensive and not the quality I expected. We ordered the Koobideh Kabab. It wasn't what I expected as a real koobideh. Other kababs might be better I didn't try but too expensive. read more

This is hands down the best Persian restaurant in California. The food is incredible and the service is the best I've experienced. They treat you like family. Everything on the menu is amazing... some of my favorites are the "tadig ghaymeh", "maast-o-khiar" and the "center cut filet kabob that's saffron marinated". Oh man it's soooo freaking good. It's my personal favorite restaurant because of the taste, quality and consistency. You'll find me there weekly. Mehran, Sasha, Ali and the rest of the staff are awesome and will take care of you. Enjoy it! read more

Maykadeh - Filet Mignon Steak kabab, Koobideh Skewer, Grilled Zucchini Bell Pepper and Onion Kebab and rice. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent! I tried many Turkish restaurants in America. This is the best. You should definitely come and try it. I have no other words to say. Best food!!! read more

Excellent food. I ordered the chicken thigh kebab and it came with grilled vegetables and rice. It was delicious and the meat was very tender and had a great flavor with all the spices they use. It's kind of expensive but this is a tourist area in San Francisco so it is expected and since the food was good, it is well worth it. read more

Maykadeh - Joojeh Kebab - delicious!!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent food, fantastic vibe and wonderful service with extremely friendly staff. Absolutely recommend this Persian cuisine if you are in San Francisco. read more

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I placed a takeout order for 2 Soltanis, which is a skewer of koobideh (ground beef kebab) and a skewer of Barg (filet mignon kebab) over rice. It took me well over an hour to get home in Pacifica dealing with Saturday night traffic in the city. Even though the food had been sitting for over an hour and barely warm, it was by far the best soltani I have ever had. Second place is not even close, not even in the same state. My taste buds were dancing and I could not stop eating (glad the portions are massive). I grew up in the South Bay with many Iranian restaurants, so I am comparing it to a large pool of competitors. Both skewers were so tender and juicy full of flavor. Given how expensive kebab is regardless of where you go, I don't think I can ever go spend my hard earned dollars at a different restaurant. The only problem is Maykadeh is not close to me at all. I will have to make the drive, but it will be worth it!!! read more

It was good but it wasn't mind blowing. The kabob plates should come with a salad by default. read more

Maykadeh - Kubideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food I ate here was a once in a decade type of experience. The baghali polo was so incredibly delicious, it literally brought me to tears. I want to go back and change almost all my other Yelp review to four stars because they don't come close to the quality of the food at Maykadeh. read more

Great food, great Service. Just pricey! If you go there, try kashke bademjoon, tahdig ghorme sabzi and kabab koobide va Soltani! read more

The chicken Chelo-kebab Chicken Koobideh was burnt almost the entire length of the pieces. Server took order and was then non-existent for the rest of the dinner. For the price you're paying, some quality control and awareness on the part of the establishment should be expected. The Joojeh Kebab was acceptable and succulent. Overall, service and quality of food was not on par with what you'd expect for a restaurant in this locale at these prices. read more

I wish I could give zero star as my experience was horrible & embarrassing. I invited my future daughter in law's parents who were visiting us in California & anxious to try Persian food for the first time to Maykadeh. Ordered 3 tadig with different stews, all tadig were super burned & except for gaymeh the other 2 (ghormeh sabzi & fesenjoon) has absolutely no meat. Then for the food ordered combination of kebabs, chicken kabab was as white as a chalk & barg was huge pieces of stake like meat! They didn't know what to expect but I did & we drove an hour from Danville to San Francisco to impress them! Never again!! read more

This is by far the best Persian restaurant in the bay area. The quality of the food and service is exceptional. I highly recommend the Barg and Koobideh. If you like eggplant, you should try the Kashke-bademjoon. read more

I would like to think I'm an adventurous person when it comes to food and other "extracurricular" activities. Variety is the spice of life and I will eat almost anything. Grasshoppers, wax moth larvae, ox penis, pig snout, chicken testicles, fish eyeballs, I've eaten these all and I'm always looking for the next adventurous food item to devour. I adore offal and Maykadeh's menu sold me with their offal delicacies like lamb tongue, lamb head, brains and feet (halal menu also available). However, I have not been having the best of luck with new restaurants lately and Maykadeh is sadly one of them. I only ate a packaged ramen that day so I was anxiously anticipating dinner at Michelin recommended (not to be confused with Michelin starred) Maykadeh only to sorely regret it (literally) later on. Make no mistake, I love Persian food and what we had at Maykadeh for the most part was delicious. We started dinner with complimentary pita bread which was nice and toasty but we had no idea what to do with the accouterments of raw onion, radish, basil, and butter: http://bit.ly/11ULXib. I think they forgot the feta cheese? *Sigh* A must order, the Lamb Tongue ($15) was incredibly soft and was swimming in a divinely creamy sauce of sour cream, saffron and lime: http://bit.ly/Xt1Vs7. The lamb tongue is one of the top three tongues I've tasted; aside from Mr. NSS' of course. The intensely rich, liver-like Brain ($15) would have been more manageable to eat and enjoyable had it been chopped down before cooking. I felt like I was on an episode of Fear Factor tearing into a hunk of mystery meat: http://bit.ly/WTS5Dr. Not sexy. I would skip this. The much raved about Koobideh ($14.75) of ground Angus and lamb was tender and well-spiced though I favor Lavash's more because it's more flavorful and the char marks giving it a smoky nuance: http://bit.ly/12z5kx7. I loved the aromatic basmati rice which was a perfect canvas for the koobideh. Don't forget to order a side of the tangy Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce ($6) for a refreshing accompaniment to your meal: http://bit.ly/TUFAYg. Service was just as pleasant as the professional and cordial staff. The crisp white linen tables, shiny gold striped chairs and banquettes, and warm pink decor was classy and romantic (albeit circa 1990s). The availability of valet ($10) makes parking a breeze in this otherwise parking nightmare part of SF. As we left Maykadeh, I had every intention of giving them 4 solid stars. Several hours pass... Severe stomach cramping ensues and the next thing I know, I was hugging the porcelain throne with my ass cheeks. For 36 hours (and counting), I never thought I could do so many butt exercises sitting down but I did. Lesson learned. From now on, all my adventurous endeavors will take place behind closed doors...in the bedroom. The End. read more

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Been ordering delivery from them lately and they do an excellent job. Their food has always been on time or earlier and is well packed - so they're ahead of the game right there. I've been ordering their chicken breast kabob which has been consistently good and includes plenty of grilled veggies, which allows me to feel less guilty about constantly eating takeout. Sorry Mom, I'll do better in the future I promise! read more

Great food and great service. " Barg" dish is one of the best dishes they serve. Try it medium. It is like steak.

- Locale destination - It was lunch time and we were the only customers. It's a bit fancy setting but not so much. Server was attentive. - Gluttony expedition - Dough: Yogurt drink. It contains lemon and tons of mint and herbs. It's not sweet at all. meh... Mast-o-Musir: Yogurt with dried elephant garlic. It can be a dipping or eaten by itself. Unexpectedly interesting but not so exciting. Lamb head: Cinnamon and turmeric broth. Head was quite like a liver. A bit too stinky for me. If you squeeze a lime, the smell can be eliminated a lot. It also had a lamb tongue. It's a bit chewier than a beef tongue and has a bit weird texture. Ghorme sabzee: Lamb shank, baby eggplant braised with tomato, suffron, sun dried lime with basmati rice. This was more edible than lamb head. The eggplant was a bit sour and tasted like the Turkish vegetable dish I've had. Not so exciting. Rocky mountain oysters: This is "ball" of lamb. It has a bit peculiar odor like guts but not so bad. If no one told you this was a ball, you'd eat it no problem!! Interesting. Pita w Iranian Fetta cheese & basil: This was great!! I prefer this Fetta cheese than the one you normally see at stores. This Iranian Fetta has more flavors. The basil is the one you often see with Pho. I love this ;) Bastani: Persian ice cream. Ice cream has a pistachio flavor. On the side of ice cream, there was a sorbet - almost like snow-corn kinda ice. It contains rice noodle like stuff in it. You also pour a cherry sauce. Ice cream and shaved ice with noodles & cherry sauce - it's very refreshing and interesting combination. Ice cream itself is boring, but with the shaved ice like sorbet, I kinda like it ;) - Conqueror's deduction - Foods I tried were just so so. My favorite was Iranian Fetta cheese & basil with a pita and bastani ;) At least I tried more than just Kabob. Brave Akiko ;) read more

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I brought my family back to Maykadeh last night and they loved it and could not stop raving about the food. I had the sweet & sour sauce chicken again which is absolutely sinful. The Persian martini was also delish! So I will keep my 5 star reviews but have to say... I'm not so sure about those desserts! We tried the Persian ice cream and another dessert with a strange name. When we asked the server what it was before ordering it, he said it was like shaved ice with rose water and noodles. I'm not sure why we still braved ordering it... yes, it was refreshing but SO strange. I guess I have to develop my taste for Persian desserts a bit more but until then will stick to the apps and mains... read more

My first boyfriend was Persian. Longest, worst relationship ever (not that being Persian had anything to do with it). BUT.. there was one good part about the relationship: the food. Delicious, yummy nummy Persian food. It was at the point where I was completely spoiled by the home-cooked goodness of kebabs and stews that I really didn't know where to get good Persian food outside of his parents' house. Fast forward a few years, and I'm looking around SF for some good hearty Persian food. Yelp and my part-Persian neighbor recommended Maykadeh (especially after Cello was kind of a fail), so I finally found the time to go on a Friday night after work. At 7, the restaurant was relatively empty; we were one of two parties there. Most of the tables are meant for 4+ people, but as more people came in around 7:30, they were mostly parties of two as well. Service was okay - not overly friendly but courteous enough. I chose the Zereshk Polo, which was three pieces of chicken breast cooked in a savory sauce and served with basmati rice and barberries. Everything was good about the dish except the fact that there were just way too many barberries (think of dried cranberries) in the rice, which made it too sweet and tangy for me to enjoy the rice itself. Boyfriend had the Breast Kebab, and the chicken was also really flavorful, with the spices that I love so much. This place is definitely somewhere I will be coming back to, and next time I'll be trying their Koobideh Kebab. Hopefully there will be no little green bugs in this one! read more

Maykadeh - zereshk polo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm from Seattle and this place is my go-to spot for Persian cuisine. The juiciest, most delicious koobideh/kebab I've ever had. Consistently exceptional service, pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food. I'm so glad to have found Maykadeh! read more

This will bum out SF foodies but there are certain things that LA just does better. Persian food is clearly one of them. That being said, this is the best that the city has to offer from a relatively limited selection. It's been consistently good since the 80s and does a good job with the joojeh, koobideh and my favorite, Barg. A helpful tip: don't go into a Persian restaurant expecting good hummus. It's not really our thing. It's like being disappointed if the Miso soup you order at a Chinese restaurant isn't good. Also, belly dancers are never a good sign. read more

The recepies are not suited for persian taste. Key ingredients are left out leaving you taste buds underwhelmed and disappointed. We tried the koubideh kabab which should be the signature dish of persian cousin. The meat was fine but the taste was overburdened by too much onion. We also tried the bademjan stew. It was missing lemon juice and the taste was off due to excessive use of cinnamon to cover the scent of the lamb shank. Overall made it for a disappointing evening. read more

So far the best Persian restaurant I've been to in SF! Many people have told me about it and it's honestly good. The boneless chicken kebab is really good and comes with rice and vegetables. The boneless chicken kebab is about $30 including tax and tip but it's huge. You don't need reservations during the week. FYI they don't take American Express. read more

Fine Persian dining in North Beach. Was surprised by the the upscaleness of the place upon walking in. Surprised again by the apps of basil, feta, onion, radish (Were these garnish or should I eat this? Being that I have food babies all the time, the answer is always a resounding EAT it!) served up with pita bread - simple, but the flavors of each item jumps out at you and is enhanced by the others. For the main course, we ordered the shish kebab and the chicken breast kebab (see pic). Loved all the flavors together. Wonderful basmati rice, grilled veggies - tomatoes, onions, etc. Chicken was lightly flavorful. Lamb more gamey. Delightful meal. read more

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This was an excellent meal. The portion size is large and the service fast. I started with the Yogurt drink which is good but really doesn't quench one's thirst. The joojeh kebab dish was excellent. The chicken pieces were large and tender. It came with rice and veggies that were fresh and well cooked. My two friends ordered lamb shank dishes that came out impressively. It was all fall off the bone tender. Very impressive. The sweet and sour chicken dish was my favorite. Again, the meat was impeccably done. The flavors really worked in this dish. The rice added to the dish. For dessert, we couldn't decide so got the poached pear as well as the baklava. I felt that both of these could have been better. The pear could have been softer. The baklava was actually too sweet if that's possible. But still good. read more

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Delicious food excellent service great Iranian spot their portions are huge For the price you pay here it's definitely worth it read more

Maykadeh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great Restaurant in San Francisco.awesome food and great services. Fabulous decor except Parking.

So I looked this place up on Yelp and was really excited to see the great reviews. There's not a lot of good Persian food in Seattle, and I know SoCal has plenty, so I figured this would be great too... boy, I was so wrong! I cook Persian food at home and I get as much of it as I can when I'm down in the OC, so I've had my fair share of good and bad Persian food. I ordered the Maykadeh Soltani which consists of rice, grilled tomato, koobideh kebab, and barg kebab. It looked and smelled great when it came out. I dug in immediately and even forgot to put on sumac the first few bites. The meat was kind of tough and the flavor was off... I'm not sure what it was, but it's not what I'm used to having. The koobideh was a little bit better, but it still wasn't hitting the spot. It seemed as if it was missing something, or the mixture of onions, herbs, and spices were off. The tomato was also undercooked and wasn't quite ripe. I usually finish this before I run out of meat and rice, but this time I just left it on the side after about 3 bites. Hopefully I went on an off night, but I doubt i'd go back again for the $30 price tag. Also they only take Visa and MC, no AMEX for you business travelers... The place itself was pretty and had an upscale feel, but overall, I am very disappointed. :-( Maybe next time I'll find something better in SF. read more

Maykadeh - Sultani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I heard this place has been around for decades. I am so happy I finally got to try it. Best Koobideh I have ever tasted! & that is why this place is getting 5 stars from me. I have tried many other places, but this does not compare. The cucumber salad was amazing, a perfect balance of lime and salt. Considering we came on Nowruz (Persian New Year), our service was great! As a party of 15, the food did take a little while to come out, but thankfully the starters didn't and held us until it was time for the main course. They also have valet! Which is a bonus!! We all know how city parking goes. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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I am giving it 5 STARS for the chicken koobideh ALONE!!! Overall experience I'd say is 4 stars.... I was told that this place has the BEST chicken koobideh and it is only served on MONDAYS... So I must go on a Monday to try it... So the verdict is.... Yes, it REALLY is the Most juiciest, tender, and deliciously prepared chicken koobideh I have EVER HAD.... Simply put, they serve the "filet mignons" of chicken koobideh.. Better than ANY OTHER persian restaurant soooo far... I did try their Beef koobideh which is also very juicy, BUT the chicken koobideh really impressed me.. I thought I knew good chicken koobideh, until yesterday, I was schooled. So I can't say much for anything else except to come here for the chicken koobideh on Mondays!! fyi Maustokhiar and the tea were good too. read more

Maykadeh - juiciest chicken koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Personally I think this is the best Persian food in the Bay Area. Great service and great Persian food. Can't go wrong with this place read more

Maykadeh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California