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| - Patogh closed down, Darband is too far, Shomal rice makes me cry and Banu is contemporary. If it wasn't for a nice friend, I'd keep driving by Shater Abbas, to never discover their great khoresht and kabob.
The place is best suitable for a quick dine-and-go or take-out, as it is small and isn't exactly cozy. Muted colours, modern furniture, very clean and well-maintained.
I've been spoiled rotten with great homemade Persian food so if I don't like your rice, I really don't care how famous your Ghormeh Sabzi is (which I am also terribly picky about because it's my least favourite dish but when prepared right, it's a star). Their rice is closest to what I've actually loved in a while. Soltani kabob melts in your mouth and it's far superior to their koobideh. Baghali polo is very aromatic and a single portion is quite generous, you may not be able to handle it with an appetizer. My all-time favourite Fesenjan was quite close to being well-balanced, if it didn't end up on an oilier side, much like the Ghormeh Sabzi. Both dishes had plenty of flavour to make up for it.
Not a place to get comfortable at, but a great idea to stop by for a quick meal with friends. An ideal dish to split in a rush would be their appetizer trio of your favourite dips and picklings. It's enormous and bread is fresh. Service is prompt and friendly, foreigner or not. Take-out service is very speedy, regardless of how busy they are.
I travel all the way from Lakeshore for my takeout! Gives me an excuse to complete my Persian dining experience by grabbing pastry from Heloo Goolub and groceries at Parsian Fine Foods. Those 3 businesses make that plaza a great one.
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