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| - To be honest, I did not know what to expect for my lunch at Shiraz. I chose them based on the fact that they use OpenTable for reservations (major props to them for that) and that they serve Halal (double major props) so I booked a table for two on a Sunday afternoon (though they weren't that busy when we walked in so the reservation wasn't really that necessary).
After we walked in the door, we were greeted kindly, and guided to the dining area to be seated which had an elegant yet comfortable feel to it and I remember thinking to myself "hey, this could be pretty good" - and so the expectations were set.
The rest of the meal went on to be more than just that: the food was excellent, the service was great, the bill definitely reasonable, and we left the place thinking "hey, that was freaking amazing!".
Shiraz Persian Cuisine does so many things well, and you can see it in the details: small things like meticulous plating, being asked consistently throughout the meal how you're finding each course/item. And then there's things like asking questions about the food (because if you aren't Persian and it is your first time, you WILL have questions - but that's a good thing) and getting an actual answer that doesnt leave you more confused than you were at the start, and makes you feel confident about your choice, that's a big deal and quality service.
We ordered the Kashk-e-bademjan (Roasted Eggplant) which was simply incredible. It's honestly of one of the most delicious items I've ever tasted, the layers of flavour and the textures - you just have to try it and you will understand. Next, I ordered the Spicy Vaziri dish and my wife ordered the Beef Stew. The Vaziri was 10/10 - delicious, the most flavourful and moist chicken and kebab combo I can remember (and I'm Desi, curries are what we do!). We were advised the particular Beef Stew we ordered was a traditional Persian taste, and it was good just not what my wife was expecting (it's a Stew that comes with rice and they are to be eaten together, and it could have used a little more beef in it). Finally, after both deciding were too full to go any further, we were asked if we would like dessert and were told they have in-house prepared Rose Water and Cardamom Ice Cream, after finding that out we decided we have to at least try a bowl and so we split one. The Rosewater was more prominent for us and it was divine. Pretty incredible meal overall if you remember I walked in not knowing what to expect.
We were told that it's a family-run operation with the Waitress's father in the back preparing the dishes and that made me smile. Everything comes from a point of passion and you can taste it through the food and feel it through the service and conversation. Shiraz Persian Cuisine had me feeling inspired. One day I'd like to open a restaurant and serve the quality experience they provide. I can't give any higher praise than that.
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