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    Zaytoon

    3.9 (172 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lamb doner
    Briana T.

    Great place for a quick bite to eat in the Temple Bar area! Pretty low key but packed full of deliciousness. This was our first stop when we got to Dublin- we wanted something pretty quick but different than your typical English or Irish food. Ordering was easy and the food came out fast. We both ordered a lamb doner and they were huge! We didn't think we could finish the whole thing, but it was so amazing that we both had clean plates before we left. The lamb was super fresh and there was plenty of cabbage, lettuce, and sauce to go around. You could also see the spit in the kitchen, which was pretty cool. We also ordered a side of fries which was a great addition. It's a pretty casual restaurant for a quick stop to eat so you can get back to enjoying your time in Dublin!

    Nooshi B.

    My friend and I fell in love with the other Zaytoon location so we couldn't wait to make a trip back to their sister location on Parliament street. Everything was great, but this location lost a star for not putting the grilled tomatoes on my dish as advertised in their description. Their other location seemed to pay a little more attention to detail, but the food is still fantastic none the less.

    The stuffed eggplant and lamb was so good! As was the apple, orange, ginger juice. Super fresh.

    The stuffed eggplant and lamb was so delicious and very flavorful. The apple, orange, ginger juice was also delicious and super fresh!

    Ada Y.

    Zaytoon's seasoning was delightfully simple, which suited my taste perfectly. I relished every dish I ordered, appreciating the prompt and professional service. While the ambiance wasn't a factor for takeaway, the overall experience was a positive one.

    Stuffed aubergine small plate

    Adequate for 1 person large appetite! Good food for a no meat option. Large clean area for seating.

    "Small" vegetable shish
    Jessica S.

    The lure of a fresh, fast, relatively cheap dinner brought us in. Going in, I wasn't exactly hungry. In fact, I was pretty much just accompanying my husband, to kill some time before the start of our tour. But, once inside, I figured I should try to eat something light, since I'd only had one meal that day (the donuts don't count.) After browsing the menu, I ordered the small Vegetable Shish. My husband got the regular chicken shish, and we added an order of hummus to share. The restaurant, it should be noted, was incredibly crowded when we walked in. There were no tables open when we placed our order, so we had to hover near the entrance, keeping an eye on the parties in the dining room down below, ready to break and swoop in on any open space we could find. We stood like that for several minutes before one group of 3 got up and left the long bench seating. As mentioned, they were busy, so we expected to have a bit of wait before our buzzer went off, alerting us to a ready meal. Thing is, it took a bit of time, yes, but they also weren't using the buzzers that were handed out after people ordered. Instead, one guy with the quietest voice in the universe was calling out numbers over the din of sizzling food, banging pots and the general din of the assembled masses. Our buzzer never actually went off. I told my husband that they seemed to be yelling out numbers, and made to go stand by the counter to make sure we heard when our food was ready, but he went up, instead. Maybe 3 minutes later he came back with two trays laden down with our shish meals, and went back to grab our hummus. If I have nothing good to say about this place, at least I can say that they will fill you up on a budget. My "small shish" was just as big as my husband's "regular". It's just unfortunate that the vegetables themselves weren't good. I love roasted vegetables, and these should have been perfect. But they somehow found a way to make roasted vegetables bland, even after they'd been unevenly drenched in a dill sauce. I picked at as much as I could, but it was no use. I was put off by the red sauce - almost like a marinara, though I know that's not what it was supposed to be - and by the unevenly cooked vegetables. If they'd all been raw, that would have been fine. Had they all been roasted, that would have been perfect. But half of it was raw, half of it was roasted, and there was nothing cohesive about the shish. I ended up barely touching that. Thank goodness the hummus was good, otherwise I would have walked out having not eaten anything (and I would have wasted 9 euro.) The hummus had a smooth texture, and a noticeable tart from what I think was lemon juice. I made a meal out of the hummus and pita, which worked for my husband, who was filling up fast on his own chicken shish. He did say it had good flavor, but that it was a mess to eat. All in all, I wish we had stopped elsewhere, or that I had ordered something different. They get the 3 stars for the hummus, budget-friendly menu and large portions, but we would not go back.

    Lamb kebab to sober up and watching the couple across kissing ;)
    Alex T.

    Was looking top 50 food list to try dublin and this place came up. It's like a fresh Persian eats but made fresh to order in the house. . I loved how fast the workers are working to bring out the orders, but it does take a while because it takes time to cook. . I got one lamb kabob with rice, salad and all the garnish which comes with fries and a drink. For 15 pounds. . The lamb kabob was juicy and flavorful. Definitely you can taste the char in the meat. The basmati rice was fluffy and hot in temperature. The salad and the garnish was refreshing and Paris well with the dish. The fries were hot and crispy. . Basically you order and pay and wait for your order. Then find a place to sit. It's like a fast food kind of place but more healthy. Overall it was good and I recommend to try if your wanting some comfort Persian food. Thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day! Cheers!

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    Ange C.

    Late night take away food in Dublin after having a great night out at different pubs. Very quick turn around from ordering and getting our food. I ordered a chicken shish with rice. We got it in under 10 minutes. Super impressed with the quickness and also very nice representatives there. Would go again!

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    Really delicious kubideh in a relaxed environment. Fast, friendly service. There is nothing to not like about this place.

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    Food was okay but I have been made fun of by one of the team members because of my accent

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    Possibly the best kebab in Dublin.... Quite expensive at €20 if you're sitting in but definitely worth it

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    Extremely authentic and quality Persian food in Dublin! It's was a treat. Service was amazing as was the food!

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    Enjoyed my meal, many of the meat options were gone for the day although it was several hours before closing.

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    Absolutely fantastic! Smells delicious, tastes delicious, and great vegan options!! Definitely stop here for a nutritious refuel!

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    I didn't enjoy the saffron spice on the chicken shish, so I'd advise skipping this and getting the donner!

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    Zaytoon

    4.0(106 reviews)
    1.2 kmHarcourt
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    I made a work trip to Ireland earlier this month staying at the Camden Court Hotel. Zaytoon is…read moreacross the street from the hotel and it's open late. They have a good selection of Mediterranean cuisine (shish kabobs, falafels). I've eaten there most at the end of the night of hanging out at different pubs and their food really hit the spot. I remember their beef shish or falafel meals. Their meat and falafel balls seem fresh and their stuff includes fresh veggies. They turn their orders around very quickly at late night, either for dine-in or take-away. They have plenty of dine-in seating. Zaytoon and its staff were very helpful at the late night rush, I'm assuming they're just as good during the day.

    Zaytoon is a Persian restaurant offering a fast-casual menu of Mediterranean-influenced kebabs and…read moreother dishes. I tried the Beef Kebab, the Koobideh (spiced ground lamb and beef), and the Falafel (herbaceous chickpea fritters). The kebabs were juicy and flavorful, but the falafels were too soft, wet, and crumbly for my liking. The family-style menu also came with hummus, tzatziki, a spicy chili sauce, salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, red onion, pickled red cabbage), and freshly-baked rounds of taftoon flatbread. Overall, everything we tried was flavorful, healthy, and came at a reasonable price for the quality of food!

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    Zaytoon - Hummus, tzatziki, falafel, beef kebab, koobideh, taftoon flatbread

    Hummus, tzatziki, falafel, beef kebab, koobideh, taftoon flatbread

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    Hot Chilli - Generous portion

    Hot Chilli

    4.3(18 reviews)
    0.8 kmSouth Inner City

    I was walking around the neighborhood and came across this take out spot. I ordered a doner kabob…read moreto go and they made one fresh with beef and lamb mixed and filled it with onions, lettuce, tomato and a couple different sauces, one of which was hot. Boy what an amazing combination. The meat was perfectly cooked and all the veggies and sauces set this sandwich off in a big way. Give this place a go!!!

    When I'm in Europe on business by myself, I tend to spend my budget on nicer hotels and eat on the…read morestreets like the locals. This is one of those places that fits right in to that plan. Located near St. Stephen's Green, I stumbled upon it while famished and searching for lunch. Western Europe tends to have a large number of Turkish kebab spots and this is really no different but I will give them some points for having a catchy name and good signage. Kebabs are the European version of fast food and is especially convenient for lunchtime takeaway. That is what I typically get but this place had other items on the menu too including Fish and Chips, Pizzas, etc. I noted that they were hand-tossing dough to order for their Kebab wraps and their pizzas so this is so much better than what we tend to see for fast food lunch options in the USA. There are only about 5 tables in the place so if you eat in, don't be a jerk and monopolize a table for a long time. Stuff your pie hole and move out. Better yet, take away and go to St. Stephen's Green across the street for a park bench setting to enjoy your lunch. If you go between noon-7p, they have meal specials that come with chips and a beverage. If you are a moron like me, you miss the sign and order a Doner Kebab and a drink and miss the meal deal and end up paying about an extra 1€. The guys working the place are polite, they get your order right (I asked for extra chili and peppers), and they know how to move a crowd. While I was in there about 25 people followed me in and slammed them with lunch orders but they kept up with the pace and got everyone taken care of in a timely way. The food was exactly as you would expect. Look at the photos and it tastes as good as it looks and all for under 7€ in general. The salad toppings are very fresh and the meat is shaved to order and not slowly dying and going limp under a heat lamp as I have seen at some other Kebab houses. I enjoyed my lunch there and am going to go back to grab another one to stick in my hotel cooler for my jet-lag middle of the night snack when I wake up around 1 am as is my usual Europe habit. It's not fancy, it's not trendy, it's not hip. But it is inexpensive by European standards, tasty, and filling. It is a no-brainer for 4 stars from me.

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    Pasha

    Pasha

    3.5(8 reviews)
    1.4 kmRotunda

    This is the best place I ate so far in Dublin during my 11 months stay. I can highly recommend the…read moreLamb Kebab. I'm originally from Germany and we have Kebab-places there in every street, so I'm usually quite prejudiced against these places abroad already. What I can say is that the meat is extraordinary and the herbs and spices give it the perfect aroma. I never had such a good meat before in a kebab. The bread is self made and baked in a stone oven. It is a really good portion to eat. With the meat comes lettuce, tomatoes, olives, red cabbage, a chili and onions. Also you get 2 sauces in a separate bowl, so you can basically create the kebab yourself. There is rarely fat dropping from the kebab and all the ingredients are pickled and don't just come plain. The whole restaurant looks very clean inside. It also seems to be refurbished not that long time ago. If I could I would rate this place with 100 stars. If you like Kebab, there is no better place in Dublin. Trust me, I tried them all.

    Best kebab ever!!!! I was visiting my family in Dublin back in March and they took me there for…read moredinner one night, well let me tell you it was delicious. The chicken was cooked to perfection it wasn't dry like other places., it was juicy and seasoned to perfection. I end up eating there like 4/5 times in that week I was there . Now I went back to visit my family again and besides missing my family I was missing Pasha's amazing food so of course I went back and had couple of lunches and dinners though the few days I spend in Dublin. Staff is nice and friendly. You guys should go check them out. I wish I lived closer to this amazing place but I'm like thousands and thousands miles away from them.

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    Pasha - Lamb Doner Kebab

    Lamb Doner Kebab

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