So, in the middle of the day on Easter Sunday the three of us decide we want to go out to eat, no reservations, no pre-planning. After a quick YELP search, we called Shish Kabob who said they could accommodate us, so we headed right over. Once we got there, we were warmly greeted by the owner and his wife. The place was overall super comfortable and homey. we ordered an eggplant salad for an app with pita bread which was excellent and then for mains we ordered three different kabob platters: one ground chicken and beef, one lamb, and one chicken all came with rice and salad. I can only speak to the chicken kabob platter which was the only one that also came with a half lemon, and will say that it was overall delicious. The meat was well seasoned, the rice was warm and delicious and the salad was so good, that we got another big bowl to share. Overall Shish Kabob was a big win. We left with a takeout order of lentil and noodle soup along with a commitment to return in the future! read more

I came here for the first time today and it was beyond amazing! everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! highly recommend the ghormehsabzi, gheymeh, tadig, beef and chicken koobideh and the persian tea! The staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest has an amazing experience! Their attentiveness and genuine care create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality that is truly heartwarming. I would highly recommend coming here!! read more

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Charming little restaurant with pretty Persian tea sets and trinkets throughout. Owner is warm and welcoming. It was a fortuitous day as he made Ghormeh Sabzi Stew, the national dish of Iran, for us to sample, which was EXQUISITE. I'm surprised it wasn't on the menu, but hopefully this review will convince the owner to add it on!!! We also liked the Beef Sultani and Beef Koobideh. Next time I return I will call and ask if Ghormeh Sabzi Stew is available. It's a must try! read more

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My first time eating at a Persian restaurant in RI! Got the beef soltani platter. The platter consists of beef kebabs and minced meat in the form of kebab over rice. The kebabs were juicy, tender, flavorful and delicious. The rice was quite good too. The portion size was good for 2 people. Overall I enjoyed the food. The only drawbacks are the location and the prices are a bit high. read more

Shish Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Best Persian food in the area. Authentic. One of the best I had in the area. Humble folks and they take care of their customers

Fantastic place! My group ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all fresh and delicious! Everything from the grapes leaves hummus and bread to the rice, salad and shish kabob was spectacular! The place is small and cozy and exceptionally clean. The staff are warm and welcoming. I felt like I was visiting family. I will definitely go back for more! read more

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Amazing food. As an Iranian American I can vouch that this place is legit! Definitely try this place out! read more

Shish Kabob - Chicken Kabob Platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Great food. Would highly recommend if you are in the area. I will definitely be returning to try the other things they have to offer. read more

Shish Kabob - K Mix platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Nice restaurant with Persian atmosphere! Food has very good quality. I recommend Beef Soltani. read more

Shish Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The owners are super friendly, the kabob platters were delicious! And they have the best grape leaves in town! Also the dipping yogurt he threw in for free to try complimented the dish perfectly! read more

Great Persian restaurant only one in Rhode Island however has very good food. My fiancé is Persian so finding this cuisine is very tough as she is very picky. The staff is very nice. The Kabob is good! They had ghormasabzi which was very tasty. The rice is nice and fluffy with a generous amount of Zaffron and they use a premium brand so it's good all the way around. Nice place to sip on a doohg and eat kabob! 10 out of 10 read more

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This shop changed hands relatively recently. The food is fresh and tasty. The multiple types of baklava are a plus as is the individual sumac packs included with takeout. read more

Finally a Persian restaurant in Rhode Island! This place is awesome. We've ordered takeout twice now and both times delicious. The lamb kabab and chicken kabab is out of this world as is the beef koobideh. Oh and don't forget a side of mast o khiar! Run don't walk to this place! read more

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Persian food here is fantastic. Reminds me of meals I had at home in Esfahan. I love it.

If you happen to be driving through Pawtucket, Rhode Island, you need to stop here. We have been to many different Persian restaurants in the US. So far it was the best. The food shocked me. It tasted like home. We tried Koobideh, Mirza ghasemi, Khoresht Gheimeh, and Ghormeh Sabzi, they were all delicious beyond measure read more

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My wife and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food. The meat on the kabobs was tender and had a fabulous grilled flavor. The waitress was very friendly and even gave us special seating. I'm going back next time I'm in RI. Ali's baklava is the best I've had! read more

Authentic persian food in RI! The owner came out to say hi to my party and even provided us with fresh brewed tea after our meal. I would recommend the lamb kabobs, delicious! The restaurant interior is decorated with cute knick knacks imported from Iran and the meat is grilled fresh to order. Highly recommend this restaurant, worth the drive! read more

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THIS PLACE IS THE REAL DEAL! Authentic Persian food, the like of which you will not find, even if you are willing to drive for 2 hours. You just can't go wrong with this place. read more

review for the new restaurant ownership and food. this place is now a Persian restaurant and I'm ecstatic. the kabob is juicy, well cooked, and the absolute best in the area. the saffron chelow or rice is delicious as well. the rice is fluffy, long grained, and anywhere that uses top quality saffron so generously is fabulous in my book. THIS PLACE IS REALLLLY GOOD. Ask about their weekly stew specials too. I've had the ghormesabzi and gheimeh, and both were delicious! My favorite item on the menu so far is the lamb kabob. not everyone can get lamb cooked and marinated just right, but he's got it! PS, get some baghlava to go and thank me later!!! :) read more

Shish Kabob - tea - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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The one and only Persian restaurant in Rhode Island. - Please note some of the help reviews are for the previous middle eastern restaurant. This restaurant with the new owners started in the late 2021. - Environment: Decorated with photos of Iran, you will travel to Isfahan, Tehran, and many other cities of Iran. - Food: I am Persian & I know my kabob so believe me when I tell you this is the real deal. - Staff: The restaurant is owned by two young & hard working Persians. Very professional & will accommodate any requests when possible. - Tea & deserts: Tea is always fresh & hot and the baklava is delicious. read more

I moved here from CA 10 months ago and I've been dying for Persian food. When I received my order today it was heaven, seriously lol! If you like authentic Persian food you will not regret coming here! read more

I'm a Persian American. I've tried a lot - and I mean a LOT - of Iranian restaurants. This little family-owned restaurant has some of the best traditional Iranian food I've ever tasted outside of Iran or my own home. It's super casual and so cutely decorated, the service is top notch (they're Persian so of course it is), and it is always such a joy to see the owners and eat their delicious food. Truly a gift to Rhode Island! read more

This is a tiny space, that transports you to another place entirely.....of hospitality, delicious Persian cuisine, and friendly, casual dining. We've tried every dish on the menu and have never been disappointed. The food is delicious and expertly plated in the Persian style. You won't be disappointed! read more

Real Persian food very nice service the waiter was so kind food was so tasty i recommend it and i will come back

Simply, you will find feel-good home made meals here!! The kebabs were juicy and seasoned well and the basmati rice cooked to perfection. MUST GET the Mast-e-Moosir, we finished the whole tub as it complemented the meat and rice platter well. Baklava was a delightful way to end the meal. Service and hospitality was A1- hope this place is here to stay :) read more

Shish Kabob reminds me of the food my grandmother makes, and that's great since she lives clear across the country. The food is definitely authentic Lebanese/Syrian, and is absolutely delicious in a home made way. On a Thursday for lunch there was only one gentleman there cooking the food, the owner of the place. He was extremely nice, and worked as quickly as he could for one person. Don't come here expecting a gourmet dining experience, but for the comfortable, homey feeling, and the ability to sit and talk with your dining partner for hours without any interruption. I will definitely be back, especially with friends I want to introduce to middle eastern cuisine! The prices don't hurt either - $7.99 for a beef kabob platter with rice, salad, and Arabic bread. Mmmmm read more

Shish Kabob - Entrance of Shish Kabob! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in RI!!! Excellent place, delicious food and amazing hospitality!!! My husband and I enjoyed every single bite of the meal. I would highly recommend this place! You wouldn't go anywhere else for kabobs and Persian foods if you try this restaurant! read more

Delicious The fours is only for the great fresh food that they serve here. This place is run down and has zero atmosphere, so don't expect much. The restaurant is a small spot with seating for about 10 people. They have a deli style open glass fridge in the middle of the place so you can see the prepared items and kebabs. My wife and I both ordered the chicken kabab platter, 9 dollars. Delicious fresh kebabs with chicken and vegetables, rice, and salad. So light and well seasoned food. The kind of meal that you feel good after you eat it, because all of the items are pretty healthy too. Tip: The item to order here is the Tabouleh!!!! The most delicious version I have ever had. You can get a Hummus and Tabouleh app plate with pita bread for about 7 bucks, it's a must. It's not much to look at, but the food they are serving is pretty damn good. Highly recommended. Thanks read more

This is probably my tenth visit to Shish Kabob, but my very first yelp. My mom and I originally found this gem about 12 years ago and have come here every time I come home to visit my family in RI. It doesn't look like much on the outside, but don't let it scare you away! If you don't stop in you are most def missing out on excellent food and excellent customer service by the very nice owner. For appetizers we had the Tabouleh and stuffed grape leaves...one word magnificent! We ordered the beef kabob platters cooked medium rare, by the way was right on the money and perfectly delicious. It came with salad (ask for the Lebanese dressing, you will not be disappointed) and rice. If I could 6 stars I would. Needless to say we will be returning continuously. read more

Shish Kabob - Grape leaves and Tabouleh to start it off. Delicious! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Pawtucket, Rhode Island

People preparing food and serving were very friendly, accommodating and kind. The food was really tasty and the portions were adequate. The tea at the end was very tasty as well. Looking forward to be back again. read more

The greatest Persian food you can get in the RI and Massachusetts area. The owners are so nice and welcoming. They have the bests kabobs I have ever had. I have tried their beef koobideh, beef kabob, and chicken kabob and rate them 10000/10. All dishes can come with rice which has a great amount of saffron making it even better than your expectations. Definitely go to this restaurant if you're in RI to get the experience of being in Iran, while being in RI. Don't forget about their sides, especially the maste e moosir which makes a great combination with all the kabobs. Most importantly, get their baklava and make your day the most delicious day in your life!!!! read more

Best Persian food on the east coast. Family owned business with true passion for their craft coming through with their food. I am a Persian American and know first hand that making proper kabab, especially Koobideh, is a true art, and their kabab is one for the books. Their food is authentic and from the heart. You won't meet a kinder or harder working family. I just wish I lived closer to go more often. 20/10 would recommend! read more

Excellent food and service. This restaurant serves Persian Food under new ownership. Their kabobs are the best. They are much better than the Persian Restaurants in the Boston area. Tonight, we called for take out not realizing that they were already closed. They accepted the order. It was when we arrived that we realized they were closed. Nevertheless, they gave us our food with a smile and as usual, the food was delicious. read more

Delicious Persian food, served by friendly owners, and nice decoration. Definitely recommended.

I was so excited to discover that a Persian restaurant finally opened in Rhode Island, and trust me this place does not disappoint. The beef koobideh and mast-o-khiar were absolutely delicious and better than anything I've found in Boston. The owners are also very nice. I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves kabob. read more

Amazing food and service. The staff is so welcoming. Feels like home cooked food. Best halal food in RI. Hands down.

Authentic Persian food in a homey environment. Highly recommend their Kabab Koobideh and Mirza Ghasemi. A great place overall.

The best baklava! The owners are so nice and they make great food. Can't wait to enjoy this for years to come.

Delicious food, pleasant decor, and sweet people. The chicken koobideh was excellent; the chicken was well marinated and the vegetables fresh. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Pawtucket. read more

My husband has to find a Persian restaurant whenever you travel, and I don't always appreciate that, but SHISH KABOB was a treasure. I'm so glad we went because of all the good food we've had in Rhode Island, this was my favorite meal and happiest outing. Most tender kabobs ever and really I have to say better than any we've had anywhere in the country. read more