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    Samad Cafe

    4.8 (216 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Entrance of the restaurant.
    AJ Y.

    Samad Café feels like eating at your Persian grandmother's house. Real authentic homemade food full of flavor and soul. Amazing lamb, shack, perfect rice, warm hospitality, and unforgettable nostalgic vibes. One of the best Persian food spots in Texas.

    Pinxs B.

    Went here to check what the fuss is all about coz it has 5 stars on Google review. This is a local Persian and Mediterranean restaurant located just a few minutes from Dallas Love Field. The Persian food was really good and prepared personally by Samad himself, a Persian native in a little shack that brings about a homegrown experience. His wife helps her serve and in the kitchen and so does his son. Samad came to our table and talked to us how he started and how every dish is prepared; how he picks quality ingredients for his dishes. They only have lunch served because he said serving dinner will be overwhelming for him, his wife and son. Food is authentic Persian. We ordered the beef koobideh, chicken kabob and the well seasoned leg quarter that falls off the bone. I can see why this is getting the attention ---because of the owner's personal connection with the customers

    Lamb Shank and rice plate.
    Luis M.

    The lamb shank and rice was really delicious! It was a very good meal in a very quiet out of the way environment. It's always wonderful to try something new from a family cafe! I had never had Persian food before, but I like it a lot now

    Lamb shank Ghormeh Sabzi (Green herbs stew with rice)
    Vianai A. C.

    Came here over the weekend and had their lamb shank and ghorma sabzi, both were incredibly delicious. The soup touched my soul and the lamb shank was perfect for a sunny spring day. The rice was also very well seasoned I really like rice that isn't plain. We enjoyed the cozy feel and the kind hearted helpful staff. The meat is locally/more ethically sourced and you can taste the quality in their food. They do take card btw!

    Harold T.

    Tik Tok made me do it! Since seeing the viral video, I've been wanting to try this place. We came on a Saturday around lunch time. The restaurant is tiny and parking is the lot next door. Keep an eye out so you don't miss it. When we walked in, we sat ourselves. It's a small restaurant. The server came and explained to us their menu. He was so friendly and answered any questions we had. They don't have a huge menu, but a good enough variety to pick from. Wife got the sowed cooked spinach and lamb. I can't remember the name I got the lamb shank (Tik Tok special) Both dishes came with rice. They also include some bread (similar to tortilla), onion, and lime to complement the dish. Everything was so good! Meat were tender. My favorite rice was the one with raisin, it provided a sweet taste to complement the savory rice. Definitely go try this little gem out. Do not skip it!

    Entrance, to an amazing food experience!

    This food is delicious! I enjoy Greek food and decided to try Persian. I was not disappointed! Samad, the owner, was the best host! It was like he prepared and served us an authentic home cooked meal! Great experience!

    I love love love this place, Mr Samad, amazing human being that makes the best authentic Persian food I have had in a long long time besides my mom's cooking. Homey atmosphere, excellent service, excellent gheyme khoresht, amazing koobideh kebob, fantastic mast-o- khiar and salad shirazi.ade me feel like HOME and that is not what you will ever get from 5 star restaurant. This man deserves his own Michelin star. Thank you Mr Samad for everything, you truly are a Persian Gentleman

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    Amazing food made with love, support local businesses, definitely recommend to anyone that wants homemade experience

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    1 year ago

    BEST PERSIAN FOOD EVER! Feels like you're right at home. The owner is lovely and food is absolutely delicious! I would recommend the lamb.

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    Delicious food and great service! Rice if fluffy, meats are very flavorful and the nicest owner!

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    1 year ago

    Warm and thoughtful owner and the food is authentic and made with love with the taste of everything you need in the this world.

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    1 year ago

    Such a sweet owner and the cafe is so friendly and cozy. Great Persian food, I highly recommend this place!

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    1 year ago

    Drove from alaska to try it out 10/10 great customer service. Everything had flavor w owner

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    1 year ago

    A must try! Service and food is so effortlessly pleasant. Ambiance feels like home. This over fancy any day!

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    1 year ago

    So good, love this place, very nice old fellow runs the place. Great service although it's small

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    1 year ago

    Delicious food made here by a wonderful owner. If you live in Dallas, you have to come here!

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    1 year ago

    Food is delicious, clean and owners is so sweet and kind. Feels like you're eating at home with all the hospitality!

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    1 year ago

    Delicious, authentic Persian food with great service and a hospitable owner. 10/10 would come again. The lamb shank is especially good

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    1 year ago

    great great service very pleased! i love the flavors and generosity. would return again

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    1 year ago

    Owner is sweet and amazing!! homemade style food and very tasty hoping this place sees more newcomers soon!

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    Very nice owner & food is great will definitely be returning. Felt very homey and cozy.

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    Excellent food, service. Family-run hidden gem with daily specials. The Thursday special Gheymeh Bademjan was great.

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    1 year ago

    Great Persian food and overall experience. Amazing service and hospitslity would recommend. Owner is extremely sweet and attentive.

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    1 year ago

    Everything here is bomb if I could rate it 10 stars I would ! Perfect neighborhood hole in the wall spot

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    1 year ago

    Food is amazing almost like eating at someone's home! Mr Samad is a great cook. I recommend this spot for a nice warm meal!

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    1 year ago

    Great authentic Persian food! The owner is really kind and the food tastes good! Highly recommend visiting if you get the chance!

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    1 year ago

    Super good food and the service was wonderful, will be coming again for their rice is sooooo goood .

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    1 year ago

    Best place ever absolutely awesome owner never tried the food but looks very good very kind guy

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    1 year ago

    Food and Service was great everything about the place made you feel at home and just an overall great experience and eat.

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    1 year ago

    Love the owner ! Lamb was great and I hope continued success here. Love the amount of pita you get as well.

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    1 year ago

    Incredible food, delightful owner! 10/10 highly recommend - please come check it out! :)

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    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.

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