Came in tonight had the beef steak wrap combo meal ! The steak was tender and great portion! Made hot and fresh! Excellent service ! Will come back read more

Amazing!!!! Food Service People Menu is straight to the point. No fluff, just great items to chose from. read more

Visited for the first time last week. I had the chicken shish plate and it was delicious. Chicken was moist and had good flavor. Rice was light and fluffy. Dressing on the salad was great. Tzatziki sauce was my favorite thing though. Staff was so friendly as well. Will definitely be going back. Interior is a little small but as long as it's not packed it's good to dine in. read more

Very small but very good and Special Needs Friendly. Great taste! Wish we lived closer. I found this place through Yelp after returning a rental. Very glad I looked! read more

Zand's Persian Kebabs - Lunch. Beef, chicken and lamb. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bryan, Texas

We got to Zand's and they were about to close. Told us to come on in. I am so thankful they did because the food was AMAZING! The owner was so wonderful and made this a true pleasure. This will be a must stop when visiting our son! read more

Worst service I've ever received in my life, the waitress was extremely condescending and threatening. She grabbed my food to tell me how to eat it. Never again visiting this establishment. Food was alright, nothing to write home about. 0/10 service. 4.5/10 food. read more

We stopped into Zand's almost by accident, but the food is superb quality, served in great portions and at a good price. I told the staff that they would need a larger place, but I highly recommend Zand's! read more

I Love ZANDS! If you're looking for great food &friendly staff, Visit ZANDS! Food at Zand's is quick, healthy & delicious! read more

Stopped by Zand's on my way back to Houston Thanks to Yelp reviews. Had the Lamb Kubideh, double meat, to go. Owner asked if I wanted it spicy and whether I wanted it dry or juicy. Appreciate the owner asking to tailor to my preferences. Got spicy and juicy. Also ordered some dolmas. The Lamb Kubideh was delicious. I like things spicy and the Kubideh had the perfect amount of spice and was juicy enough that I kept my napkins at the ready. Dolmas were awesome and quickly devoured. Definitely recommend. read more

Exceptional food and exceptional service, the owner and our server were both lovely, and the falafel was wonderful!

This is a small little taste of heaven. The seasonings are perfect and the meats are succulent and tender. I would highly recommend eating herebif you're looking for somethings offering or kiSs that tasty Mediterranean flavor. Two thumbs up! read more

Absolutely the best, from the phenomenal food to the awesome owner. Zand's is the place for the best Persian food my son and I have had.

You definitely feel you get your moneys worth with the food quality and amount. There's a good balance of food with vegetables and I highly recommend extra tomatoes. read more

We came here to give this a shot with all the good reviews, but came away really disappointed. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was that the decor really left a lot to be desired. The interior just looked so cold and unwelcoming. We had the dolma and hummus for our appetizers. The hummus was cold and the pita bread was just lukewarm and not fluffy at all. None of it tasted very fresh. The dolma is probably an acquired taste so I can't really comment on it but we didn't like the taste of it. We had the lamb and beef platters, respectively, for our entrees. I've had a lot of lamb dishes in my time and it is one of my favorite red meats. My lamb skewers just didn't taste at all like lamb and tasted like processed beef. The beef skewers were actually a bit better and at least tasted what they were supposed to taste like. The rice and salad that came with the platter were underseasoned and drenched in salad dressing. Neither of us were able to finish our plates. The only upside to this restaurant is that the service is really good and the staff is really friendly. Overall, Shiraz is the better Middle Eastern restaurant in town. By a long shot. read more

I gave this place a try on one of those nights where you just don't feel like cooking. I tried out the lamb dinner plate on an order to-go. The lamb was great-delicious flavor and very tender...but I was unimpressed with the rest of the dinner. The rice was ehhh and the salad swimming in salad dressing. Pita bread is extra, I feel like it should have been included in the price of the dinner. I also ordered a side of tzatziki...it was much better the second day, with the flavors settling in a bit. The staff were friendly, helping to raise the rating, as poor customer service seems to be abundant in this town. I'd be willing to give Zand's another chance, but think that for a the same price range, Shiraz is a better option for Mediterranean inspired food in BCS. read more

Finally got around to trying Zand's recently and now I feel like a butt for not going there earlier. I get the veggie sandwich, tomatoes, onions, squash, and peppers, wrapped in a pita like a burrito. Pitarito. All the veggies are cooked perfectly, and there's none of the awkward, aah, I can't bite this veggie in half, so I guess the whole thing is going to just have to come out of my sandwich and hang awkwardly out of my mouth thing. The have two sauces, a thin garlic mayo type sauce, and a chile sauce. GET BOTH. The garlic sauce will give you awesome breath the rest of the day, and the chile sauce will give it just the slightest bit of heat. Tasty fluffy plain rice, the fries are...just fries. Maybe you could stuff them into your pitarito or something, that actually sounds pretty tasty. The babaganush is really really really good. Super smoky, which is just what I like in babawhatevertheacceptablespellingis. The baclava is tasty, but a little less sweet than I was expecting it to be. They have a menu section on the back with 4 or 5 veggie options, like the pomegranate and walnut stew, and the herb and kidney bean stew that I keep meaning to try, but fond memories of garlic sauce dripping down my arm pulls my back to the veggie sandwich. Bonus: they check if you're vegan or just vegetarian when you order a veggie item, since some sauces/garnish may have dairy or eggs (like the garlic sauce). It's a husband and wife team, and both are very helpful when ordering, and explaining what things are and when they have specials. The inside is really small and bare, but who cares, the people are nice and the food is awesome. I always get to go, anyway. DO NOT UNWRAP YOUR SANDWICH. You and your clothes will regret it, but your dog will love licking the garlic sauce that's dripping off your elbow. Eat it like you eat one of those DIY burritos. read more

Got takeout tonight and when ordering a falafel wrap the associate immediately asked if I was vegetarian or vegan. That is level of recognition and thoughtfulness I've never experienced anywhere else in the BCS area. read more

So yummy!! The people who work here are such sweethearts, and i'm always so happy to come in! The food is insanely good, very fresh and authentic! I come in and try new things all the time to be adventurous, and i am never disappointed! 10/10 recommend. read more

Being "persian" I went in and tried it out. I Usually go to Shiraz, very disappointed. The food was so bland. I had to add so much salt to make my chicken kabob taste decent. I asked about the traditional chicken kabob with bone and they didn't have it. No salad shirazi or most o kheyar. Not a traditional persian restaurant...Shiraz shish kabob is so much better. read more

Tonight was my second time eating at Zand's. Just like my first visit, I came away overly impressed. The store front is modest, and somewhat hard to see from the road. The interior, which used to be a very small bakery, is now a very small Persian restaurant. There is little to nothing fancy about Zand's, but I'll assume you're not stopping by for the ambiance. Instead, you should stop by for some of the best food in BCS. Like every other reviewer, I'll have to compare Zand's to Shiraz. The menu at Zand's is less extensive, and lacks my favorite dish from Shiraz, the silky, smoky baba ganuj. They do have hummus with bread for $2, which is at least a substitute. The menu consists of either platters or kebabs which are served with a side salad (which is simple and simply delicious) and, for one or two bucks more respectively, either rice or french fries. I have yet to try the french fries, but the rice is a great long grain white rice spiced with something I can't quite put my finger on. And, speaking of spices on really can't quite put their finger on, there's a shaker at the table full of a delicious brown spice mix. I shook quite a bit of this onto my rice and then, quite literally, put my finger on it. Then I tasted my finger. Then I did this again, and again, and again. I can't get enough of whatever this spice mix is, but I dared not ask lest I learn how to make it at home and die of spice overdose. Tonight I tried the salmon, which was cooked perfectly, and not overcooked like nearly every other place in this town. The fish had a smoky air to it along with a sharp citrus taste and some fragrant spice. Just amazingly well prepared. (On my previous visit I had both the beef and lamb. Both were delicious. The owner even brought out some slightly curried chicken for us to try. That was also fantastic and juicy.) The owner, who also seems to do a lot of the cooking, is just a delight. He came to our table several times, always with a huge smile on his face, and is charming enough to keep us coming back again and again, in spite of the food. If you're coming from the A&M campus, head down Texas Ave. and turn right into the Whataburger parking lot just before Villa Maria. Zand's is located in the shopping strip immediately to your left, next to Chef Cao's. And, for god's sake, don't go to Chef Cao's. You have a fantastic place next door that actually serves good food. And, for god's sake, Zand's, get me some baba ganuj. :) read more

You can never get enough of Zand's Persain Kebabs! There are so many great things about this place. My best friend Kali worked here a while back so I have been here many many times and I'll never get tired of it. The garlic sauce is the absolute best with french fries and their hummus is #1. I always get the lamb kebab with either pita and hummus or french fries and garlic sauce. This place is a treasure, Marie and Ali are very nice folks and you will not be disapointed with their work! read more

Really underrated little shop. Great food with very friendly owners. Food is flavorful and you have the option to make it a bit of spicy. I highly recommend going for lunch and getting one of their platters. read more

I read the previous reviews and I agree that it is worth a trip. I noticed that they are working through some decor type issues; however, they just opened and the quality of the food easily overcomes the lack of decor. Also, I talked to one of the staff members and they said they are in process of shopping for Persian rugs to hang on the wall. All things considered: my co-worker and I had an enjoyable meal there and I hope to go there again. read more

Tried this place from one of my former clients (RIP) his son bought it and when I say it was wonderful. Not gonna lie, I was a little bit nervous because it's a new place and it isn't the "ordinary " food around here locally , it's different.. in a great way! Can't remember what the item I got because it's been so long , but if I was to look at the menu, I'll find it. If you're a person that likes to try out different cultures food wise, this is it. read more

Rare find in Bryan, TX for lunch! Flavorful food, friendly Owner & Waitress. We ordered & shared Gheimeh soup, Baba Ghannuj & mixed Chicken & Beef Kubideh platter. Food was simple, but flavorful & delicious. Angela, & owner / cook, Ali checked on us often. We missed Persian hot tea with our baklava, but the owner said they may have it soon. read more

as an Iranian, I can say the food is very tasty and I like different items that they have. I would love to see more items on the menu, especially the iranian yogurt drink (similar to Indian Lassi or Turkish Ayran). Having real Iranian Baghlava and tea on the menu would make it even more awesome. If it continues like this they might need more chairs and tables (inside/outside) This place is just a few days old right now and I have been there twice already. I wish the best for them. and yeah they make the kebabs on a charcoal grill, that's why it is delicious read more

We are in town visiting from Houston and wanted to eat some thing that is unique to the area. After a yelp search we found this restaurant. It is a hole in the wall that you might not stop in but you're missing out if you do not. The food was absolutely amazing! Homemade hummus and the best homemade pita bread. The servings were huge and the prices are low. I enjoyed a platter with lamb and gyro meat. They asked if we liked spicy which we love so they put a sauce on there that was incredible which was homemade. The service was also amazing! Don't miss this spot. read more

I spend a nice $20 bucks for lunch but wanted to try some things. Dolma was fantastic - I asked for it hot bit they will serve it cold as well. For main course, I got the ground lamb platter with rice and salad. Excellent! Baclava to top off the meal and it was complete. I recommend trying Zands. Oh, and the owner/chef came out to say hello and checked up on us. Great stuff. I'll be going again. read more

Zand's Persian Kebabs - Lamb kabob with rice and salad. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bryan, Texas

Family owned restaurant with a wonderful & sweet husband & wife team (Ali & Katie?). I have gone to Zand's often over the last 2 years and will truly miss the food and company! I think their best dish is the chicken plate (with chicken breast) - plenty of food that could technically be split into 2 meals. read more

A quick update to my previous review! My prior review still stands, I wanted to update though that there is a POKESTOP NEARBY so you can play Pokemon Go while eating a delicious Lamb Kubideh or Gyro. Now there's even more reasons to eat this deliciousness! read more

Delicious authentic kabobery! Some authentic stews as well if you're wanting a hearty persian meal. We had the beef steak and lamb kabob combo, cooked tender and perfect, the Baba ganouj and most o khiar with pita, and the dolmeh. Everything was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you for a lovely lunch! read more

We found Zand's based on the great Yelp reviews. This is a small family owned place. Persian rugs and artwork decorate the walls. We shared the Family Platter which is a nice sampling of the beef, chicken and lamb kubideh kabab with rice, salad and appetizer. Perfect size for 3 people for lunch. Everything is homemade. read more

Zand's was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious, our server was incredibly friendly and helped with all our needs. The chef even came out after some time to check up on us, make sure everything was good. They also kept bringing out little samples of sauce and such for us to try. If you go during lunch you get a free kebab with purchase of any platter. So if you get the mixed platter you can try all three meats. read more

Amazing Food from some amazing people. The owners made us feel like we had stepped into their home. My girlfriend and I had tried other local Mediterranean but the quality and Zand's was far superior. Will be coming back soon read more

Food - 4.5 stars Service - 2 stars I went to Zands with a couple friends today and it was almost empty. The chef's wife was the waitress and apparently if its your first time there she likes to be really sassy with you. At one point, I wanted to ask about a part of my order that hadn't come out with the rest of it, but I was nervous to do so because I genuinely thought the lady was going to be mad at me. Also, even with so few people, it took half an hour to get my first refill. The chef was very nice! He came out to check on us several times, which is what bumped the device review from 1 star to 2 stars. I imagine the device will be better next time, if she recognizes that it's my second time...if I go again, that is. The food was great. Lunch deals are awesome. I had the lamb gyro, fries and a drink and I was stuffed for around 12 bucks after tip. read more

A favorite lunch spot. Everything is spot-on, get the garlic sauce. The spicy is not Mexican spicy, just flavorful. The chicken kabob platters are a great choice, I have enough food for lunch the next day. If I just need a sandwich, the gyro is perfect. It is a family restaurant, near HEB, a close shot down Texas Ave from campus that I think somehow gets missed by the students, even though the prices are budget-friendly. The owner/chef is friendly and helpful and will help you navigate the menu and find what you would like. This restaurant is also easy for a vegetarian to find a good meal. My child has been eating here since she was little - one of her favorite places, because kids like dips and pita, and with the baba ganoush and hummus, I felt she was getting a good meal. read more

pretty yummy! A little quaint restaurant that's classically family run. When we entered, you could see the family front and center with the parents running the business and their two sons doing homework in the corner. we ordered the gyro sandwich and the Persian version definitely separated itself from the Greek version with the pita bread being less pillowy and more flat and firm and the contents varying except the gyro meat. I really enjoyed the garlic sauce that came with the large/long sandwich, which was the key that shined and tied the whole sandwich together. I also ordered the baba ganoush, which I describe best as the eggplant rendition of hummus. however, definitely not a fan of their baba ganoush. i usually love it, but at this restaurant, it just didn't go down right. read more

I decided to try zands because of the good reviews here on yelp. I had the ground lamb kebab and the grilled salmon. The lamb was good, but the salmon was not, it wasn't seasoned and it was overcooked. (I asked for medium) The rice that came with the order was just plain white rice, which was underwhelming. The sauce that came with it was pretty good though. The dolma was fantastic! It was the best thing I had. The service was friendly, So I MAY give it another chance. read more

Came in for lunch. The owner was friendly and attentive. Ordered hummus, taziki, and lamb steak plate. Owner said as the special I get one extra meat so I also got the ground lamb. Ground lamb better, hands down. Nice portion of rice and salad with the plate. Hummus was decent as was the taziki. Would I come here again? Sure thing. read more

Zand's Persian Kebabs - Hummus, taziki, and pita. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bryan, Texas

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Came to Zand's for the first time, and I really enjoyed it! I ordered the chicken shish plate and the chicken was flavorful and tender. It came under a bed of jasmine rice with salad on the side, and a very tasty garlic sauce. The only downfall is that I wasn't stuffed when I left, and there was strangely no music - which made for a weird silence. Overall, the waiter was cheerful and the food was exquisite! read more

Zand's Persian Kebabs - Chicken Shish plate on Jasmine rice with a salad on the side. AMAZING. My brother got a lamb gyro - also awesome. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Bryan, Texas