I brought a friend here for lunch after he was craving Persian Food. I thought we would give this…read moreplace a try since I have been to Giovanni's across the street. Apparently, the owners at Shiraz were the old owners at Giovanni's. It is located in a small strip mall and very nice inside. We were seated right away. We were planning on eating a lot and our waitress seemed a little irritated that we were going to share a combination chicken and kebab plate. To appease her, we also ordered some appetizers of Hummus and Babaganoush. Both were very tasty with a different taste profile than the Lebanese or Greek versions. The Koobideh and Chicken Kebab combination plate was delicious. The Rice and Grilled Tomatoes that came with it were very tasty as well. We finished off with some Baklava and Persian Tea. The Baklava tasted like it was made in-house. This place is a little pricier than some other Persian Restaurants but you can tell in their quality. I would definitely return here in the future.

After reading some of the reviews we almost didn't go in. That would have been a huge mistake!!!…read moreAmazing food, service was outstanding - darling waitress - relaxing, lovely atmosphere. Everything - the appetizer, the Greek salad, the shish kabob, even the saffron ice cream - was phenomenal!!!

If I could rate it higher, I would! One of the best dinners I've had in my life! We got the chicken…read morekabobs, baba ghanoush, grilled veggies, saffron rice, pita, and baklava. Every single dish was PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. The chicken and veggies were seasoned with just enough spices where it had a slight kick, but not overpowering at all. A perfect balance to bring out the natural flavors of each item. The pita was perfection! Soft and warm, with a slight char on some of the pieces, which added such a beautiful bite with the hummus. Speaking of hummus, the Izmir hummus was silky smooth and incredible. I've had a lot of restaurant hummus and this one was MILES in ahead of them. It also paired beautifully with all of the other items. A flawless base. I cannot wait to come back here! Marcelo was an amazing waiter and even gave us recommendations for next time.

This is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. It's been here forever but I still…read morethink it's a hidden gem! They have the best hummus I have ever had and the prices are extremely reasonable for the amount of food you get! My friends and I went for dinner and they were so excited to have us and gave great recommendations. I've also done many pickup orders here and they're always SO nice. I recommend pretty much everything on the menu but the chicken kabob plate is my go to. It's a cozy small restaurant with good vibes. Parking can be kinda tricky (they do have a valet but I think you have to pay for it in addition to the tip). Sometimes you can find parking across the street! Seriously, go! Bring friends! Get the hummus and sangria! You won't regret it.

I recently stopped by Shahrzad Mediterranean Market & Grill in Richardson, and I have to commend…read morethem on one thing: portion sizes. Being a buffet, the food is plenty. You can pile your plate high enough to feed a small medieval village, which is good, because you're going to need all those calories to recover from the sheer emotional confusion of the experience. The portions are endless, but the flavor profile has apparently been locked in a witness protection program, because it is nowhere to be found. I ate a mountain of food that tasted politely like nothing, as if the spices took an extended vacation and forgot to notify the kitchen. To make matters worse, I scooped up some Baghali Polo, which visually looked so authentic and picturesque that it belonged in a travel magazine. Unfortunately, eating it felt less like enjoying a traditional Persian meal and more like stepping on a tactical minefield. One second you're having a pleasant texture, and the next you are crunching down unexpectedly on hard, undercooked rice bits that threaten to violently separate your molars from your jaw. The only redeeming grace of the entire operation is that the owner is genuinely one of the nicest, most welcoming human beings on the planet. He greeted me with such warmth that I couldn't even bring myself to look angry, forcing me to sit there at the all-you-can-eat bar chewing my acoustic-hazard rice with a pained, polite smile while questioning every choice that led me to that table.

My friend had a girlfriend who is from Iran and she took him to this place and he was raving about…read morehow good and affordable the fresh bread they bake there was, so one day I was in Plano and decided to stop by. Well, he wasn't lying! It smells great when you who into this place and they have an amazing variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food items,including a huge salad bar with every kind of olives and toppanade you could think of. I couldn't believe the size of these breads which you'll see in my pics on this review, they are huge and only $5! That's crazy, I was making stew that day and bought some bread for dinner later and oh yes this bread was fresh and delicious. They also have a restaurant next door but it was early so I didn't try it this time but I will next time, this place is definitely worth checking out.

The food was amazing! The flavors were rich and everything tasted fresh/homemade. I will definitely…read morebe coming again. We ordered the Ultimate Mixed Grill with Chicken Shawarma Sandwich and Falafel Sandwich (it was a lot!) But it was so good.

Finally arriving in Dallas after a long morning filled with travel and I was able to time Uber Eats…read moreperfectly to arrive with delicious food to my hotel. I ordered the Chicken TAwook plate with fries and tabouleh. It was divine. I love that it came with garlic sauce. That's actually why I ordered it. I was impressed with how my fries remained crispy even though they didn't make any steam holes. The tabouleh was so fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked. The star of my plate was of course the chicken; there was a lot of it. Large chunks that were perfectly grilled and they weren't dry. My husband ordered the Kafka Beef Plate with tabouleh and hummus. I hate that I had to remove a star but he said his hummus was "runny and watery". I was having too much fun with my food to investigate, but I'm going to take his word for it. I'm picky with hummus so I don't normally order it from random places. He'll learn someday. He also didn't like a spice that was in the Kafta. It was probably nutmeg or cumin or a combination of both. I also have learned my lesson with Mediterranean cuisine that I'm unfamiliar with. I don't like cinnamon or those pumpkin pie variety of spices in my meat so I never order anything that's beef or lamb. In their defense, I bet the meat was delicious if you like those spices. I wish they had included ketchup for my fries. I'd order from here again.

I definitely can say here have the best Persian dishes in Dallas! Kabab is incredibly delicious!…read moreAnd tongue was so juicy and well cooked! The portions are more than enough for one person and good for the price! Service is awesome! Restaurant is not crazy busy so you can hear your friends and stay as much as you like! Nicely decorated for taking photo! Oh! I forget to mention their tea and rollet cake! Try it ! You won't be disappointed! Definitely it'll be our place from now on! We went again and our guest enjoyed a lot ! I wanted to update my review after our dinner tonight. We ordered the Soltani and shish kebab, and OMG!!! They were absolutely THE BEST kebabs we've had in the DFW area! so incredibly tender, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked! The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. We also enjoyed tea and Swiss rolls after dinner, which was the perfect ending to our meal. A special thank you to Mr. Omid for making our anniversary dinner even more memorable by lighting a candle for us. Such a thoughtful gesture! We left very happy and will definitely be back. !

Stopped by Kasra Persian Restaurant for lunch and had a solid overall experience…read more I went with the koobideh plate, which came with a very generous portion of both rice and meat. The koobideh itself was good, definitely tasty, but more in the "solid" range rather than something that really stands out compared to other spots I've tried. I also had the mast o khiar. Super fresh, really flavorful, and a big portion. I like to eat it with the bread and alongside the koobideh, which might not be traditional but I love it. I also tried the tahdig gheymeh that my friend ordered. First time having it and I'm glad I did. The rice had a nice crunch and the stew was flavorful. Not sure I'd order it normally, but worth trying. The restaurant was pretty quiet during lunch, just one other table, so service was quick and smooth. I left full and satisfied. Overall, a good spot with generous portions and solid flavors. Not the absolute best Persian food I've had, but still a place I'd come back to when I'm in the area.

Hen kabob was so so good. Staff was nice. Cozy place. Really happy. Oh no really, happy happy.read more

Shared the Cornish Hen with my Persian wife and it was great by both our standards! It is not…read morecommonly found on Mediterranean menus. Service was attentive and cordial. My wife really appreciated the Persian calligraphic poems on the wall and the cultural artwork, and loved the eggplant appetizer - "not too oily." The Tabouli is done very green here and Salad Shirazi is finely chopped. Live out of town, but will definitely return when in the Dallas area again.

Review: ARIA Mediterranean Grill ​Rating: (and a very full…read morestomach) ​If you are looking for a place where the portions are larger than my last three life decisions combined, look no further. I walked in thinking I'd have a "light lunch" and walked out needing a nap and a structural engineer to check if my belt was still up to code. ​The Food: The hummus is so smooth I'm pretty sure it could solve international conflicts if we just gave everyone a pita bread peace treaty. I ordered the Kabob, and let me tell you, the meat was so tender it basically gave up and melted the second it saw my fork. The rice is fluffy enough to be used as a premium hotel pillow, though I wouldn't recommend sleeping on it--you'll want to eat every grain. ​The Experience: The staff is great, but be warned: they have a "dangerously hospitable" vibe. You'll be sitting there, minding your own business, and suddenly there's more food on your table. I didn't know if I was at a restaurant or if I'd been adopted by a Iranian family who thinks I haven't eaten since 2022. ​The Verdict: If you're in Frisco. TX and you want to eat until you can no longer comfortably sit behind a steering wheel, this is your spot. Come for the garlic sauce, stay because you're physically too heavy to leave. ​Pro Tip: Wear your "stretchy" pants. You've been warned.

Food is very tender and juicy! The flavor was incredible of the spicy chicken. I didn't feel like…read moreit was spicy chicken however as here was no spiciness. Roasted tomato's is a good addition along with a small salad and onions with seasoning. Service could've been a bit more attentive for a sit down restaurant especially at a non busy time which is when I went. Would do take out in the future.

A very unassuming place, I've passed by a lot of times but never ventured in. But we went for…read moreMother's Day and there were no regrets! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the baba ghanoush! Service definitely felt like a mom and pop shop very relaxed and pleasant.

Legit Turkish restaurant in North Dallas. They are one of our favorites and they have all the…read moreclassics. The kebabs are all good, especially the Adana which is moist and loaded with flavor. We got the chicken claypot stew list time and it was really good. It's like a potato stew in a claypot with pastry wrapped around so it's crispy. Highly recommend it. The best part is dessert. The pistachio baklava is the best we've had in DFW. It's very light, airy, and has the best texture without being overly sweet or using too much syrup. The kunefe is also really good and is very crispy and pairs well with the syrup and cheese. Highly recommend!

Fantastic place! Delicious food, each dish was spectacular…read more Drinks were great and we had hookah! Service was phenomenal provided by Mahmoud. Will absolutely come back!

I've stopped by before just for hookah, but this time my friend and I decided to try the food too -…read moreand I'm so glad we did! Located in West Village, the place has a super chill, relaxing vibe. We started with a peach mango hookah, and then asked our waiter for his food recommendations. He mentioned the chicken skewers were the #1 favorite, so I went with those, while my friend got the apricot wings with the sauce on the side. The food came out surprisingly fast--about 10 to 15 minutes! The chicken was incredible: tender, flavorful, topped with a delicious green sauce, and served with a spicy tzatziki over a bed of yellow rice and squash. Easily a 10/10--our waiter did not steer me wrong. My friend's wings were also cooked to perfection, and the apricot sauce was great. Service was wonderful throughout the night. Our waiter consistently checked in on us, kept our water filled, and was genuine and kind (I wish I caught his name!). Why 4 stars instead of 5: An 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. While the service tonight absolutely deserved every bit of it (and more!), I prefer having full control over determining the tip based on my experience.

Great Food, service and excellent customer service. And also neat and clean all over.read more

Revisited this place today with a few friends. Got kaleh pache again, its was flavorful but…read moreservice was disappointing. We didnt receive water, and had to wait forever for the waitress to come or check on us. Very slow.