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| - Moved to Vegas from LA about 3 years ago and I had yet to find a Persian restaurant that does the cuisine justice... it finally happened when I ate at Caspian.
My friend and I arrived there late afternoon. We were greeted and seated. Started with wine (yes, I know that's not the traditional beverage to have, but that's what we wanted).
Yousef, the owner, who is a very nice gentleman and who is following his passion to serve excellent Persian cuisine, hosted us.
We started with the tahdig (very generous portion) and requested 1/2 ghormeh sabzi and 1/2 gheimeh stews. Fresh baked sangak bread at the table. The tahdig and both of the stews were deliciously homemade. For our main course (to share) we ordered the Soltani (barg and koobideh combo), and the chicken kabob with bone. After a decent dinner salad the meals were served.
When the meal arrived, specifically the kabobs, I asked (twice) if that is the customary size of their barg portions and Yousef confirmed. It was a pleasant surprise. Nowhere in Vegas had I seen this large a portion of barg kabob (1lb prior to cooking). Both the barg and koobideh were nicely seasoned and cooked properly. Both tasted great, though I was partial to the barg. The koobideh could have been slightly softer (and in relation to the barg perhaps a bit wider), but overall quite enjoyable. The kabobs were served with rice.
The chicken kabob with bone (a whole bird) was excellent. Perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. Truly finger licking good (you can't really eat those with utensils).
Wrapped it up with tea and baklava.
Left satisfied, happy, and satiated.
This place is new and has great potential. I've seen too many places that skimp on portions and do not cook or present the food properly. I hope that Caspian maintains its current standard and does not do anything to detract from what they are offering.
I personally would appreciate if the following changes were made; 1) No open butter served on top of rice (can't do butter), 2) men's bathroom should have dividers between sink and between urinals, 3) if TV is on and the restaurant is not crowded, the volume should be lowered (which to his credit he did) and the channel on screen should not be glitchy (it was a bit distracting), 4) the baklava could've been a bit sweeter and less dry.
Caspian is up and coming and it is operated by an owner who understands and provides proper Persian cuisine, in satisfying portions, and with friendly service. Not the least expensive place in town and quite frankly it shouldn't be. This is one of the finer Persian cuisines and you get what you pay for.
Also worth noting is that next door he operates and prepares various homemade items (breads, specialty dishes, etc.) that may not be served in the main hall. I will have to try their kalepache some time soon.
I will post a photo of the food. I took the photo just to share with few friends. Didn't employ much photography skills as I wasn't planning on posting on Yelp... but as they say... it's worth 1000 words.
Overall... very happy... will be back!
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