Real good food. Glad to have experienced in what is now ratchet San Fran. Service was on point too.

Used to be my favorite Persian restaurant 20+ years ago...but alas, it's good but not the best anymore. Order the kaskeh bademjoon, beef koobideh, and the faloodeh/bastani for dessert. Skip the ash, tahdig was not amazing nor was the Ghormeh Sabsee. The service was excellent, but I feel that they need to get ambitious and better chefs. 4 stars for sentimental reasons and a kind manager/hosts. read more

Maykadeh - Menu with traditional favorites! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had a soltani. Our rice was cold, barg was uncooked and it seemed there was no meat in koobide. My first and last time at this restaurant. read more

This place is delicious! Food is so fresh and on point. I love the ambiance and set up too and especially love that the meat is halal! No wonder why it taste so fresh and yummy! read more

The BEST kabob koobideh and Persian food in the world and I can say it confidently because I've eaten kabobs in some of the best places in Iran , and So Cal! We love the food so much and always take our family who visit us in BayArea here and they all agree that food is amazing. We used to live in SF and even though we moved an hour away we still come to SF and pick up kabobs. The kabob here after two days is better than some kabobs fresh the same day in other places in Southbay! Thank you Maykadeh . We love you. read more

came here with a large group, first of all staff seems to be very clueless when it comes to drinks, one of our groupmates ordered a manhattan with a glass of Pellegrino on the side, but they came back (after a long time) with a manhattan diluted with Pellegrino (huh....?!?!?!?!) this was the first time anyone has ever thought it was a possible request form guests when they order a drink. Maybe they should've just clarify with the guest about the order instead? Also the other drinks we ordered (dirty martinis) not only were they out of balance, the olives in the drinks were served with tiny toothpicks and it was impossible to reach them as they sinked to the bottom of the glass. The food was delicious, we had the brain, assortment of apps (eggplant dips, crispy rice with lambs, etc) and followed by the kabob filet mignon, chicken, and ground lamb. meat was really delicious though cooking was uneven as some filet was cooked to well done and some at medium and some at medium rare. this was simply execution mistake as those steak meats were uneven in size, and of course when you grill them they will end up cooking unevenly. Dessert was interesting, we had the ice cream mixed with rice noodles, cheery syrup, and lime juice. the texture was interesting and the sweetness was just right so it's not too heavy. nice way to end the dinner. read more

The best Persian food in San Francisco. I've tried other Persian restaurants and this one is by far the best. Their koobideh kebab is so juicy! read more

Way too many choices in San Francisco. Our last night so we decided on some Persian food. Great choice. The beef lamb kabob app, lamb shank/eggplant and lamb / lentil entrees with basmati rice were flavorful and plentiful. My son who has been in the Middle East said it was authentic and commented favorably with the milk drink called dough. All reasonably priced for North Beach area. I did not get the name of our server but she was attentive and courteous. A great experience and recommend if you are in search of a break from the seafood, Chinese and Italian choices in San Francisco read more

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

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Favorite Persian restaurant in the Bay Area! Started coming here about a year ago. Food is always delicious and on point. My favorite thing about going here isn't just the food, it's Banafshe (sorry if I misspelled your name). She is the kindest and sweetest server. Definitely give them a try. My favorites are joojeh kabob, shishlik, prawns, and soltani! read more

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Koobideh was fresh. Portions were generous. Ambiance was nice, with Persian music. Overall, a decent experience. read more

Maykadeh - Koobideh Kabob, with zereshk polo (barbary rice) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my first Persian/Iranian food. My friend recommended this place. We made a reservation, thinking it will be busy during lunch time but when we got there, there were no one inside. I thought. .. Ummm that's not a good sign. I was seated and the host was really nice. We ordered 3 things from the menu. Joojeh Kebabs- Boneless chicken thighs marinated in saffron, onion, and lime juice, with basmati rice. I ordered this dish and the chicken was really good! Very juicy and tender. The vegetables were also on point. Shish Kebabs- lamb. My friend ordered this dish and she loved it. I don't like lamb so I would dislike the dish regardless Kashkeh Eggplant- don't remember the name of this appetizer but it was primary eggplant in liquid form. It was really good. I liked it with my naan. Environment- clean, good cultural music, staff were friendly, my table was so clean... too bad we left several stains on the table lol I would come back here again and order Joojeh Kebabs. read more

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Standard Persian food. We ordered a mixed koobideh plate and smoky eggplant and shirazi salad. Good food but overall place could be updated especially the bathrooms. read more

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This place used to be the best Persian food you can get in NorCal. The quality just seems to keep dropping. Got food to go maybe a month ago and the packaging had soaked through for the koobideh kabob with grease. Got another order yesterday of the same and there was barely any rice. You could see the bottom of the packaging. Why are you being stingy with rice of all things? The koobideh as well was dry. For this price point it's unacceptable. The quality is dropping and now the quantity as well. I hope they turn it around soon otherwise no Iranian is going to recommend it ever again. read more

Came here based on a recommendation from a friend. We ordered the koobideh and barg for main course and the mast o khiar and kashk o bademjoon for appetizer. The food was overall very tasty. The meat was nice and juicy. Everything was a fresh. Only down side is it didn't really feel like a Persian restaurant. They were playing Indian/Arabic music. The menu had items that you Never find on a Persian restaurant menu. Prices were probably the most Expensive I have seen at a Persian restaurant. But hey, it's in San Francisco in a nice area. Overall I still rate it 5 stars. Service was good and quick. I'll definitely come back and would recommend to friends. read more

Maykadeh - Koobideh!! Delicious!!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I am so glad I found a great persian restaurant in SF! This place has a really nice atmosphere and the food is great. I tried the breast kebab and shared the lamb shank with a friend and they were both delicious! I would go for the lamb shank if you want an authentic experience and in the mood for a stew. Also, the kashke bademjan is a tasty starter. read more

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

The Ghormeh Sabzi is really good! The service was excellent, very friendly and on time.

Hummus was decent. Dry in my opinion. The fancy salad wasn't all that fancy. Look if you want to pass it off as fancy because you've added poached pears, then don't be stingy about it. IJS. I had a very forgettable eggplant dish. Majorly disappointing. Meh, head to Aziza, you won't be disappointed there. read more

OVERALL:3.3 FOOD:4 SERVICE:2 AMBIANCE:3 VALUE:4 I'd been here once 5 years ago, and though the food still tastes like Heather Locklear (keepin it classy!), the staff & ambiance had me seeing flashes of Lindsey Lohan (whoaa, how do her parents let her get away with this..?). The stew dishes (gormeh sabzi, fesunjoon, etc) are enjoyable though a bit heavy-handed on the pucker factor for my taste. Where it's really at? The grilled meats & appetizers: joojeh kabob, koobideh, mastokhiar, kashke bademjoon....all gut-splittingly addictive! Oh, and don't forget the saffron & dill rice! Décor is traditionally boring & host(ess) + staff are slackers. Wish I could divorce them and just enjoy the food.....oh wait, I CAN -- they deliver, too! read more

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

On Saturday November 12th there were 10 of us that came for lunch prior to the Iranian demonstration for the events going on against the Iranian government. We ordered Kubideh Kabob, Barg and chicken kabob. It was one of the worst kabob we had in our our lives collectively. None of us liked the food. We had to send the Barg 3 times back to the kitchen to cook it right. I am writing this review on behalf of 10 people we have lived in the Bay Area for 40 years, and Maykadeh is the place not to go to, until they revamp they find out how to cook a simple kabob right. read more

If you're looking to try Persian food for the first time, I would probably not come here, but if you're a veteran Persian Cuisine enthusiast, and you're in the neighborhood... sure. I had not come here in years, but happened to meet a friend for dinner since they lived in the neighborhood. It hadn't changed much since 2009. The atmosphere is nice, and the restaurant strives for the upper level "steak-house" feel. We sat against the window, and the cushions on the booth-like seats were not that comfortable. For appetizer, we got the classic Kashkobademjaan (an eggplant dish), which was fairly good. They brought out complementary bread and greens. I ordered the breast kabob and since I'm trying to shed the lbs, I asked for a salad instead of the jasmine rice. Our waiter suggested getting grilled vegetables, which I did. Excellent choice. My friend ordered the Khorsesh Badejaan with lamb, which was fairly good. The staff were quite nice and responsive. I would have given Maykadeh 4 stars, I just feel that their prices are a little high for the food provided and ambience. I will probably come back even if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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

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I had the Chicken Jujeh kabob and it was one of the worst chicken kabobs I've ever had.. I couldn't even finish my meal because it was so brand, flavorless and rough texture. I honestly tried to like this plAce but the vibe and decor was also very depressing and It took more than 30 minutes to even find parking. The worst part is trying to find parking here. I know it's a popular Persian spot, but The food quality waS jUst horrible for me. I will never return. read more

The service is great and the food is amazing You can't go wrong with the chicken nor the meat read more

I decided to take my fiancé here on his birthday and he ended up loving this place. For the appetizer, I ordered the banjaan borani(eggplant) and Greek salad and OMG it was delicious. For the entree, my fiancé ordered the Ribeye steak and I ordered the combo mignon and shami kabob. The meat was juicy and filled with so much flavor that I wanted more. The service is great here and it's a very elegant place to enjoy high quality food. I loved the fact they had valet parking which made my life so much easier. I'll def be back here again soon! read more

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Delicious chelo-kebab koobideh. Order the feta cheese to eat with the bread, mint and radish. Try the Persian martini, it's amazing! read more

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

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This place is great! They have a huge patio in the back that is great. The food there is great and they have live music and dancing. Really fun date night. read more

Food is 4 start, service is almost 4, however i believe it's very overpriced. So I'll give them 3 overall. Koobideh is my favorite persian kabob, and the kobideh here is definitely one of the best koobidehs that I've had in US so far. Rice was properly cooked and it tasted very authentic and original. Doogh (yogurt drink) very authentic and original. We loved doogh here and there was fight at our table over it. I didn't try any other food, cause kobideh is the only think that i easy in a persian restaurant. And it was really good. Do not forget; they have valet parking and it worth it every penny. So hard to find a parking spot around the restaurant. Even if you find one going up and down the hills are not very easy. The green street is pretty steep. read more

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This place is definitely for a meat lover! I loved the upscale environment, the lovely flat bread and goodies for appetizers and their tasty hummus too. I got the filet mignon and the meat was so tender and juicy. Their ground lamb straight melted in my mouth. Service itself was kinda slow, which I didn't have a problem with since we were there to visit with good friends. They also didn't have a problem itemizing stuff out the bill and using multiple credit cards. Also be warned, parking sucks here, but they can valet your car for you for $10. Definitely not a cheap spot, I wouldn't ever pick this place on my own because there are definitely better places closer to home, but if ever invited out here again, I wouldn't mind going again. read more

It was ok. I usually don't like kabobs and theirs was ok--I'm sure a kabob-eater would've enjoyed it. The sweet/sour chicken dish was waay too sweet, otherwise the sauce would've been great. The goat (or was it lamb?) dish was also good, although more/larger pieces of lamb would've been nice (it looked like beans). The cheese served was fresh and nice. Waiter was generally nice and accommodating, except he kept putting our unused dish on top of the leftover free appetizer greens...wtf? overall, nothing exciting for the price. read more

I don't normally go out of my way for Persian food, but a buddy of mine recommended this place and to my surprise the food was very good. But I really didn't go all out for the normal Persian cuisines, My friends and I decided to order the 2 different Steaks on the Menu. One is Rib-Eye, the other Filet Mignon. Both are absolutely wonderful! If you prefer the typical rib-eye, this one here is full of flavor and is broiled to perfection and is very filling. It gets the job done. The Filet Mignon is also amazing. It is of course one of the softest meats and they broil it and add an excellent stroganoff sauce to it that just makes it mouth watery! The atmosphere is very classy looking, but you roll in casual. The seating is a bit close together, but it's not a huge place so it's understandable. The parking isn't the best cause it is in the Telegraph/North Beach area where parking is a mess, but they do valet. Depending on the time the valet may be your best bet. But all in all, this place is wonderful and would come back for the Steak alone! read more

This is the only Persian food delivery in SF, which is awesome that we even have that. But I feel like the food is always a little off. For $50+ delivery I get a mediocre meal delivered and they always forget something like where are the fresh herbs or the sumac? And it takes more than an hour for the delivery. Honestly, jump in the car and get easy parking at Alborz on Van Ness, it is less stressful, with better food and more affordable. Or better yet, make a Persian friend! read more

Get the spicy joojeh (boneless chicken thigh)--$17. Tasty and good portion. Comes with pita bread, basmati rice, broiled tomato, and green beans. Green beans are not so good but everything else is great. I also like the ground beef/lamb koobideh--$16. Sometimes it's really tender and fantastic, but other times it can be dry. Big portions with a lot of the delicious basmati rice, pita bread, butter, and raw extras (onion, mint). Delivery is convenient and they even give the sumac spice (purple stuff) and butter. read more

I tried couple months ago ordered kaleh pache and kashke bademjan and koobideh kebob combination in kaleh pache was so good that was what I need exactly and kashkebademjan (eggplant stew) was delicious with hot pita naan and basil and mint (fresh) but koobideh was some dry kinda salty for me , so atmosphere in restaurant was so high and cozy I loved that. read more

Accessibility (Parking / Wait Time) 0/1 Star: parking is horrible _____ Service (Waiter / Cleanness / Ambiance) 1/1 Star: service was great _____ Taste (0=Not Edible / 1=Edible / 2=Good (average) / 3=Must Try!) 2/3 Stars: the beef/lamb, chicken, and salmon were are pretty good. I also really enjoyed their ice cream. _____ Overall Experience 3/5 Stars _____ Last Words The food was good and worth a try if you haven't had much Persian food. read more

The vegetarian fesenjun is top notch, and it's so easy to call ahead and they have it ready for pickup (although it seems they deliver, too)

This place is great for a variety of reasons it just makes you feel good when you walk in. I love Mediterranean food and I can't say I'm a good critic of it but I know what I like and this place knows what they are doing. First of all there is the plate of hot pita served with mint and feta are fantastic. For the amount of food you are about to ingest, the mint really helps with digestion. For starters we went with Hummus and Baba Ghanoush which were perfect, really well done. We also added a new favorite of Kashke Bademjan, with just the right amount of kick, its eggplant prepared like you've never tasted before. I highly recommend trying this. My entry was Khoresht Bademjan which I was not too thrilled with because of the lime. This dish is not for every pallet and when they say there is lime in it, you can really taste that fact. If you are a fan of the savory and sour in a very Mediterranean way then go for it, otherwise I'd go with something else. Trust me there is plenty to choose from. Also I was super excited for the baby eggplant since that is one of my favorite vegetables, but it had been stewed in this lime sauce that I couldn't quite get a taste for which was a bit disappointing I must admit. Still although I did not have a taste for it, the dish was cooked perfectly, everything tasted as it was supposed to and no one detail was out of place. read more

Maykadeh - Khoresht Bademjan (Lamb shank, baby eggplant braised with tomato, saffron and sun dried lime) Served with Basmati rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have developed a love for Persian cuisine and Maykadeh definitely did not disappoint. What we ordered: Shirazi salad (diced cucumber, onion, tomato, olive oil, and lime juice - $6): This traditional dish is an excellent way to start the meal, all of the ingredients were fresh and light, it was prepared perfectly. Feta cheese spread (oven roasted tomato, basil, olive oil, and Bulgarian feta cheese - $7): One of the most delicious appetizers I've had in recent memory. The cheese is incredible on its own, but mixed with fresh basil and Persian style flat bread it is truly amazing. Lamb tongue (served with lime juice and a saffron sauce - $15): This was a big hit at our table, everyone loved the rich and flavorful saffron sauce. Lamb brain (served with lime juice and saffron sauce - $15) This is more of an acquired taste. It has the consistency of an egg omelet when you cut it with a knife, yet it acts more like an oyster inside your mouth. I actually preferred the brain to the tongue, but everyone else seem to favor the tongue. Cehlo-Kebab Koobideh (skewer mixture of ground beef and lamb with Persian spices and served with basmati rice - $14.75): Some of the best koobideh I've ever had. The meet was seasoned lightly to compliment, rather than overpower the natural flavors. The restaurant has a warm inviting atmosphere and the service is excellent. We arrived as a party of ten and they had our table ready and provided excellent service throughout the meal. read more

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Not as good as I had hoped. The ambience was OK. The service reasonable. I was just not that impressed by the food. Chelo-kebab Chicken Koobideh - Ground chicken breast, onion, Persian spices - Good, but not great. I have had better. Joojeh Kebab Boneless chicken thighs marinated in saffron - Very Good - I liked this dish. Khoresht Fesenjoon - Way too sweet for my taste - I had to abandon this one Homemade Baklava was ok read more

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The food: we ordered hummus, chicken kabob, and koobideh. Those are our usual order every time we go to a Persian restaurant. The order came with pita bread. They were definitely very generous with the pita bread. Unfortunately, the pita bread was not that good. If the food isn't tasty, then I don't care for the generous portion size. The reason for that is we just end up not being able to finish the food and end up wasting it - which i hate to do. Their hummus was okay. The koobideh and the chicken kabobs were good. It was cooked well, not dry. Overall, this place is more expensive than the other persian restaurants we've been to and the feel of the restaurant is more "fancy" and romantic. The service: our server was nice. He was attentive and checked on us. read more

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I'm surprised that this place has 4 stars, probably because most of the cliental here don't know what good quality Persian food is. I ordered the chicken koobideh and honestly it didn't even taste like chicken and the texture was spongy almost like I was eating an omelette. Was gross and over priced. Service was bland too. Not going back read more

Amazing food, great vibes. Very unique restaurant--HIGHLY recommend! My family and I were in SF for just a few days and HAD to stop here at probably the most unique and delicious iranian food in the US (Authentic Northern Iranian food). Check it out! And the owners are very kind, too :) read more