I've been here a few times now, and it's always been consistently good. The NK Grill is easily my…read morefavorite item on the menu. The chicken is juicy, the koobideh is well seasoned, and everything comes together really well with the rice and grilled vegetables. The portions are generous, and the food always tastes fresh. The staff have been friendly on every visit, and service is usually quick even when it's busy. Definitely one of my go to spots whenever I'm craving grilled Persian food.

Drinks are decent, though nothing particularly memorable…read more Service is friendly and attentive, though it can get a little busy during peak times. Overall, a solid choice for casual dining or a relaxed meal with friends

A Persian restaurant that is low key, has delicious food and great service…read more It's a bit confusing with if it's a sit down self serve restaurant or full service restaurant. The menus are plastered on the screens by the cash area and you have to order at the front, but then there was a server that brought our food to our table. I'm still not really sure how the ordering/ serving works but that's fine I still enjoyed my meal. Here's what we got for a party of 4: Darbari Platter 5/5 - Loved this platter as it came with 2 skewers of chicken leg, 4 skewers of koobideh and 3 portions of saffron rice, grilled tomato and pepper. It was a great way to try different meats and share with the party. Great tasting meats that it was kind of addicting to eat it with the rice. Ghormeh Sabzi 4/5 - This was a Persian herb stew with tender beef, red kidney beans, and dried lime. Was a great addition to our meal. Kashk Bademjan 5/5 - This was their roasted eggplant dip that paired perfectly with the meats and the meal in general. Overall, thought the flavours were great. Really huge portions, especially the rice component. Delicious and great for sharing!

It's a nice and cozy Persian restaurant with a couple of tables that you can dine in or you can…read moreorder takeout. Their menu includes different variety of kebabs, dizi, Biryan, kebab platters and appetizers. We ordered BBQ Platter #4 and a Soltani Kebab. The presentation is very nice; they arrived in a nice copper platter with salad and grilled vegetables. The taste was okay, but the grilled vegetables were burnt. Even the kebabs were burnt in some parts and that's because they don't use a charcoal bbq. The portion of kebabs were smaller than usual; specifically, Koobideh Kebab was very thin, considering their prices are equal and in some cases higher than other Persian restaurants. The staff are friendly and listen med to our feedback.

First time trying Persian food - in Richmond Hill. In a strip mall just south of downtown off…read moreYonge Street. Clientele was all Persian people so must be good. Had an olive and pomegranate salad with naan bread. Delicious. Family platter for three came with LOADS of rice and a generous serving of chicken and beef kebabs - see pic. No way close to finishing it all - lots of leftovers. Service was quick - felt a bit rushed at times. Reasonably priced. Will try other menu items in future

I tried this Persian (Iranian) restaurant-Shishlix recently and really liked it. The food was…read moredelicious and full of flavor. I had kebabs with rice, and the meat was very tender. The saffron rice was amazing. The staff were nice and helpful. The restaurant was clean and comfortable. Prices were good for the amount of food. I would happily eat there again!

we went there on a Tuesday evening. They don't allow reservations, and we were lucky to find a six…read morechair table, because they were very busy. They have indoor and outdoor sitting, which they were both equally nice. We sit inside because of the heat. I would suggest them to install fans outside to make it more pleasant for the summer. They brought free salad for everyone which was a very nice gesture. We ordered Shamshiri Special (koobideh + a little bit of chicken), and the portion size was GIGANTIC I think each plate would be enough for two people easily. The food is very tasty, and I have no complaints. I have visited a lot of Iranian restaurants, and have never seen Kabab Torsh on the menu, it's a bit pricey but it is delicious (好吃، خوشمزه). Highly recommend. Will revisit if I have a chance without a doubt

Shamshiri in Thornhill is a cozy Persian restaurant that serves up generous portions of flavourful,…read moretraditional dishes. From juicy kebabs to fragrant stews and fluffy saffron rice, everything tastes homemade and satisfying. The menu has lots of variety, so there's something for everyone. They offer complimentary "Garden Salad" and "Mast-o-Khiar" to guests upon arrival. We ordered "Kashk-e-Bademjan" for appetizer and "Sultani Kebab" for main. Kebabs were fresh and flavourful, grilled just right. They offer dine-in on first come first serve basis and don't accept reservations. The pickup/takeout is fast and efficient. The space is clean and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and quick to help.

Lovely ambiance with modern classy decor. Came for a family dinner with a reservation and was…read moreseated in a round booth to enjoy our meal. To make things simple the four of us shared the mixed kebab for 2, mixed pide and the pomegranate salad. With the complementary bread and dips, it was the perfect amount of food. Food quality was great, with so many great morsels on the mixed kebab platter. Very much worth it!

Food is amazing, but service is non existent…read more Food 5/5 Service 1/5 Ambiance 4/5 Came with a reso for five adults and got seated promptly. The restaurant got busier throughout the night. The restaurant has a beautiful interior and high ceilings. Service here is little to none. Which is unfortunate since their food is so good. After taking our orders we were never checked on. Asked 2 different servers for extra serveware and never got it. Had to ask more than once to get water. Overall the service is BAD. What saves this place is definitely their food, as it's very delicious. Definitely start with their variety of dips for sharing. Here's what we got: Mix Appetizers 5/5 - Came with hummus, baba ganoush, spicy mashed and haydari. All delicious and served with fresh bread. Mixed Pide 5/5 - This was also great for sharing and tasting the variety of pide options. Came with cheese, minced meat, and sausage. Mix Kebab for 2 5/5 - This was more than enough to share with the five of us, as portions are large, especially when you are ordering other sides. A variety of meats including lamb, chicken, beef served with rice and salad. The meal ends with complimentary tea. Overall, delicious spot with great food but just lacks any type of service. So good that I'd still come back for their food.

The place is clean and spacious, with both indoor seating and a patio…read more We ordered the Mix Kebab Combo for Two, and the portion was good enough for 3-4 people. The plate had a good variety of meats and no BS (unlike some other restaurants that throw fries on the plate and call it 'delicacy'). They also didn't dip everything into lamb oil to "enhance" the flavour - you could actually taste the meat itself. The beef was soft, the chicken was juicy, and the lamb was tender. They also offered free naan and dipping sauce, which was very nice. For dessert, we had baklava, $4 for a small piece, but we had no complaint considering the free appetizer earlier. Service was okay. The staff was friendly and attentive. Food (quality, creativity, consistency) - 4.3/5 Drinks (quality, variety) - NA/5 Ambience (interior design, cleanliness) - 4/5 Service (courtesy, knowledge, timeliness) - 4/5 Value (quality vs. price) - 4/5 OVERALL - 4.1

We had the best time at Efendi, Rutherford location, on a snowy day. We really liked the…read morefamily-friendly atmosphere of the restaurant and the friendly and welcoming staff who delivered top-notch hospitality. We ordered "Mix Appetizers" to share, which was served with freshly baked Turkish bread. Spicy Mash had a bit of a kick, but not too spicy, which we enjoyed. Baba Ganoush, Haydari and Hummus were fresh and tasty. For main, we ordered "Efendi Lamb Chops", "Efendi Meat Shish Kebab", "Beyti Kebab", "Sac Tava" and "Spinach and Cheese Pide". Efendi Lamb Chops And Efendi Meat Shish Kebab were served on a hot sizzling plate which was really fun to watch and they were the most tender, juicy and flavourful ones we have ever had. Pide was fresh and the cheese was very tasty. Beyti Kebab had a bit of a kick to it which we really loved; we also enjoyed the combination of yogurt and Spicy Mash; it was a great combination with the veal wraps. Sac Tava was a great combination of cubed beed, green peppers and spices. We loved every bite of our food. We ended on a sweet note with freshly made "Kunefe" and of course Turkish coffee. Kunefe was very delicious and right amount of sweetness. Turkish coffee was served in beautiful cups and we enjoyed both.

We recently hosted a large family gathering of 25 people at Gilaneh, and the experience was…read moreexceptional from start to finish. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The service was attentive, warm, and well-organized, even with a group of our size. The food was absolutely delicious across the board, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The restaurant itself has stunning decor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. We were especially grateful to have a dedicated section for our group, which made the event feel even more intimate and special. We had a mix of kids and adults, and it was the perfect setting for everyone to relax and enjoy a memorable time together. Thank you, Gilaneh, for such a wonderful experience. We're already looking forward to coming back!

I dream about this place. The quality of the meat, rice good enough to eat on its own and huge…read moreportions. Seriously, one order is enough for two people but we always each order our own so there are leftovers! The fresh bread they serve at the beginning of the meal is dangerously delicious. Don't miss out on any of the appetizers - they're ALL good!

Thank you for the amazing service! From the moment we walked in, everyone was welcoming, friendly,…read moreand attentive. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. I definitely recommend the Kobideh--it was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and everything tasted authentic. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and made for a great dining experience. Shoutout to Shatter Abbas and the team for their outstanding hospitality and dedication to quality. I'll definitely be coming back again and recommending this place to friends and family!

Was the koobideh and gormeh sabzi delicious? Yes. Did we get enough rice to last for a week to eat…read morewith every single meal? Also yes. Still good food nonetheless.