Zand's is more than just amazingly good food. Sure, the lamb is perfect and their tzatziki sauce has pop, but the people behind this tiny spot make the place worth a visit. The owner buys fresh and makes everything himself, then served you with the friendliest demeanor you're likely to meet. read more

Homemade gyro, lamb koobideh, and pita bread with hummus was out of this world. Everything is made fresh daily. Just wish they had tabbouleh! read more

Omg. One of my biggest regrets (if I have to) after leaving Bryan/College Station will be one: having leave my vet and two: not having been to this restaurant more often. I mean... this is the place that ruins other places for you. It is insanely amazing. I don't know how they get their meat to the flavor and texture that they do; but it's ridiculously good! Love the dolmas too. And that garlic sauce salad dressing is the best ever. They need to bottle it and sell it!! This is my new to go to place and I will take as many new people there as possible! read more

Adorable little hole in the wall, with cheap and delicious food. Our waiter was so nice. All good things! I hope this place sticks around.

Everything was very good. We came close to closing time and the owner waited on is and is really a great guy. I love thin pita bread, theirs is awesome! The hummus looks different than most, but very tasty and even better with a sprinkle of the sumac seasoning on the table. I. Don't like lamb, but the lamb kebab was really good. I know we will be going back, hopefully we can be a part of their success! He says if they get popular and enough ask for it, he will start making shawarma...I'm asking every time I go in! Also, you should know, the pitas are the only item not made by the owner...yet (like I said, they are delicious, so don't let that deter you). He said the proper oven is $8000, and hopes to get popular enough to be able to buy one to make those in-house too! read more

We just finished our first time here! This place is AMAZING. Made fresh to order. We got the falafel and falafel wrap, and a plate that had beef/lamb on it and it's SO GOOD and he doesn't skimp on the portions! Everything we got came with garlic sauce that was to die for. Also, he asked us specifically if we were vegan or vegetarian which we aren't but is so sweet! We will he coming back!! read more

We're regulars here and for good reason. This place has awesome food and very friendly and helpful service. The owner, from Iran, makes very authentic middle eastern dishes. Everything is very fresh. The lunch special gives you three kabobs and a salad for ten bucks. I get one of each - beef, lamb and chicken. Be sure to get the amazing chili sauce. The salad is a mix of lettuce and cabbage and a little onion. They have a garlic/mayo dressing (which I'm told is very tasty), but I get the tzatziki (yogurt/cucumber) because its much healthier and I hate mayo. They recently also acquired one of those vertical gyro broilers so they make gyro/shawarma with pita sandwiches, delicious. You gotta try this place. Going north on Texas, right at the stop light one block before Villa Maria, in a small strip shopping center with Carter's Burgers and Chef Cao's. read more

We had the Family Platter. It was all excellent. Very inexpensive. Great value. Very friendly owner. We love family-run restaurants like this. Highly recommended. read more

NOTORIETY: N/A FOOD: Mixed kebab platter ($10.50 before tax): I decided to go w/ the lamb & chicken kebabs. The lamb was moist, tender, & had good flavor. The chicken was also moist & had curry-like flavor. The platter also came w/ al dente rice & tasty roasted tomatoes. The tomatoes were cooked just right to bring out its natural sweetness. OVERALL: Zand's is still a bit green, as shown by the paper plates the food was served in. Also, it was a bit on the pricey side, but you pay the extra for the quality. I' definitely see myself coming back. TIPS: None yet. read more

This place is a hidden gem. It has the best Gyro I've probably ever had and the owner is so interesting. Please, please branch out and try this place if you haven't already. read more

Got takeout from Zand's last night-- chicken plate, lamb sandwich, and hummus-- and were absolutely blown away. Probably the best meal we've had in three years in Aggieland. Incredibly flavorful meats and sauces (particularly loved the garlic sauce on the salad). Friendly staff. We'll definitely be coming back. Pro tip: call in your order so it's ready to go when you arrive. read more

I love this place. Seriously love it. I come at least once a week and get the same thing - a platter with mixed chicken and lamb (the owner makes the lamb kebabs himself everyday!) with rice. This is my favorite meal in all of college station/bryan (in addition to the hummus there which is truly amazing! and the chili and garlic sauces are great! The services is great and they make a point to talk to everyone and make you feel like you are at home. Everyone should eat here! read more

The Lamb Kubideh wrap is the best around. The lunch special nets you one additional skewer of meat, which for 7 bucks has to be the best lunch deal in town. Make sure you request the chili sauce as it is tasty and not super spicy. I visit at least once a week. read more

I think Zand's is great! Admittedly I haven't explored the menu much - the lamb steak gyro - I forget the exact name on the menu - is so good that I've had it 3 times without trying anything else! Get it wrapped in a pita and get it spicy if there's any way you can handle the extra flavor - amazing! read more

It would be hard to beat this place for the combo of fresh ethnic food and value. We have returned with friends. All raved, saying they would return with friends. There you have it. Some details: Cook / chef / owners are often charming, hardworking people who sell first-rate kabob. Meats arrive on pita with colorful, slaw-style salad OR as a platter on rice with roasted tomatoes and the salad. Simple and delicious. Exceptionally tender lamb. Good hummus, a bit toward the bitter side. Refreshing tzatziki. Garlic sauce is delightful on the salad which comes with most orders. Chili sauce is made for you at the moment, from mild to your preference. If you ask, they will roll your kabob meat into a pita for you, and will do it better than you. Portions are ample at a fair price for food cooked fresh AFTER you order (with a wait like a restaurant, but a bit faster). For a change, it's Zand's. Really good. read more

Went on a Sunday with my wife. The restaurant was empty but I had waited for a long time to try it out, so we gave it a go. The food was fresh and tasty. I tried the lamb kebab plate. I will continue to support Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants here in town. read more

Wow. Absolutely everything is delicious and spiced to perfection. Meat eaters & vegetarians can both eat well here. The tzatziki sauce is particularly well done. We will be frequenting this local establishment regularly. read more

Went today to Zand's for lunch,I must say it is a small and simple restaurant with no decor as such. The main attraction is its delicious and mouth watering kebabs. But i think they can improve a bit by serving naan style Persian bread and some more tradition variety of polo. The price range is bit high with very few items to offer. Hope it will grow in coming days and serve more authentic Persian food like salad shirazi with tahini sauce etc. read more

Stopped by 12/4/12 in the evening without knowing what the place served. I had the chicken kabob while my wife vied for the lamb. Both of our meals were delicious and the price is very reasonable, even for college students. Being half Persian, my wife was able to appreciate the authentic taste and the great tea. The owner goes to Houston to purchase the bread used in the dishes and you cannot find it anywhere local. The staff is extremely friendly. Two thumbs up here! read more

Now the past couple of days I have been jonesing for some fish. Where should I go? Well I had read that Zand's made some pretty good fish and chips, and since I had not yet been there, I made that my destination. I did feel bad when I walked in, as the current high winds we have been having, sent the menus flying off the tables. I would not let that deter me - I wanted fish...... I was quickly greeted and my order of fish and chips taken. While the place is a little on the small side, it is quaint, like you've found a hidden spot along a beach where pirates centuries ago may have hidden buried treasure. Sure enough, when my fish and chips arrived, they were golden(quickly looking around for any pirates brandishing tartar sauce - but I was safe)! The photo of them here on Yelp do not do them justice(no offense). The fish was quite a nice piece and fries - oh my - were not seasoned YEAH! (so many places put on so much salt you feel as if you ordered a potato-flavored salt lick), but not here. I so enjoyed those fries. My only complaint (a small one), is that I wasn't full. If I could offer a suggestion to Zand's, add another piece of fish to the plate(or at least make it an option i.e. add another piece for xx.xx). A two piece fish and chips from Zand's would rock. My complements to the chef. I will be back. read more

This place is so under rated! It's locally owned and ran. Their dolma is delicious and so is there lamb plate!

My favorite place in Bryan/college station! Best lamb I've ever had! Their gyros are fantastic! The chicken and beef kebabs are amazing as well. I've been going to zand's for 5 years now and the food just keeps getting better! The owner is so welcoming and the service is quick! read more

Food is really good especially the Kebabs and platters. A few more items on the menu and particularly the addition of Iranian tea with Baklava would really be the icing on the cake. Situated just beside Chef Cao's restaurant in Bryan, this should be able to evolve into a welcome addition to the list of delicious food joints in College Station/Bryan area. read more

It was disappointing, i went there cuz i read the comments here and I expected the food to be good. This is not how Persian food tastes like. read more

Great place for meat cravings. And do remember to get the hot sauce on the side.

Stopped here on a business trip. My waitress recommended the gyro with hot sauce. It was probably the best I've ever had. Definitely coming here again next time I'm in CS. read more

It was my first time trying Kebabs and i'd be willing to try it again. The owner is really friendly.

Fantastic, unique vegetarian options. There were some items on the menu I didn't recognize, and the owner brought out a small sample for me to try. I'm glad he did, because there was no way to describe the unique flavors! Highly recommend this place. read more

Nice place, food is very tasty somewhat different than Shiraz. Have tried the ground lamb and lamb chunks both are quite good. Didn't care for the tzatziki but the garlic dressing is excellent. They are very friendly and helpful about customizing your order. read more

I think this place is expensive. I had lamb kabob. Tasted good though

I went in here on a whim today, and boy, was that a good decision! Since I was in a bit of a hurry, they suggested I grab a gyro to go. I ordered it with the chili sauce (yum!) and salad--it was packed full of meat and simply delicious. The service was exceptional! I got a to-go menu--I plan to familiarize myself with the entire menu over the next few months. I was also told that they have a drive-thru window for pickup orders, so I'll be taking advantage of that. Can't wait to try more of their delicious food! read more

Excellent kabobs both the lamb and vegetarian - I had both (I added the grilled vegetables to my lamb kabob). The veggies were grilled perfectly. This no frills restaurant with food prepared by the owner who was friendly and genuinely interested in how we enjoyed our meal is well worth the visit and very inexpensive. I will definitely return. read more

Gyro (lamb) plate was delicious! Garlic sauce is amazing. I would like to eat this at least once a week!

So I just ate at Zand's for the first time and it was awesome! Ali is knows what he is doing, additionally he makes for excellent conversation. I highly recommend this place, its food is authentic, and the staff is very accommodating! I was introduced to Doner Kebabs while stationed in Germany and these are every bit as good, oh and try his garlic sauce! You won't be disappointed. read more

Great homemade fresh food! Looking for something different! Here is your place! The owner cooked our meal so you know it was authentic:) great chicken and lamb on a bed a rice with a salad and fried tomatoes! Mmmmm read more

Zand's is the best kept secret in Bryan College Station. The Gyros are to die for. I get one every time I go in. Add in some Baba Ganoush and Pita, along with some cold Dolma, and you have a flavor/texture combination that is a party in your mouth! Ali is dedicated to making your experience enjoyable. read more

Outstanding food! The gyro and lamb kabobs are amazing, and the prices are very affordable. Highly recommended!

My wife and I are Gyro/donair fans and eat them on all our travels world wide. These gyros are amoung the best we have had. Fantastic.

I visited there for the first time today. The food is way better than the Persian foods offered here in college station. Very nice staff. Good quality food. I really liked the food and the sides they offered with the plate. The lamb kebab was really good and tasty. They have just opened. The internal decoration should be improved though. I certainly recommend this place. read more

I would have to say my favorite thing about this restaurant was the friendliness and compassion of the staff. For starters they were wonderful with our concerns for allergy safety. Not only did the waitress say she would check on ingredients for us, but someone from the kitchen came out to speak with us regarding the information. We went with twin two year olds. And of course they were bored waiting for even five mins for food. Someone who had kids from the back supplied them with coloring book pages and crayons to help keep them busy while we waited. As a regular of Shiraz I was hoping they would be a good substitute. They were different in many ways. The salad was head and shoulders above Shiraz. They have a garlic dressing that comes with the entree or sandwich that was AMAZING!!! Thhe tazik costs extra, but after trying the garlic I don't think I will ever need the tazik (spelling? But I'm referring to the cucumber sauce). The rice is good, but I like Shiraz a bit more bc I think they use safflower oil and it gives it that yummy buttery taste. The meats were tasty and flavored well. Who cares about decor in a new restaurant that has wonderful prices and excellent customer service. Another plus over shiraz are the fresh fries and other menu options like fish and chip and chicken fingers for kids or other adults looking for sides to their sandwich. read more