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| - This mini-Arz/Adonis with a hot table/takeout counter has been opened for about a month. It sells fresh baked Persian breads (Honey, Milk, Barbari), tea, spices, packaged sides, various rice puddings, drinks, and specialty teas. Store itself is new and very clean!
It's in a residential area, in a small plaza, just north of Square One - less than a 10min drive. So unless you live in the area, it's not likely that you'll drive by this place.
A Persian friend & I got the $6.99 specials: Jujeh (Chicken) & Koobideh Kabobs. Both came with saffron rice, a roasted tomato/hot pepper, and even a piece of Tahdig (crispy yellow rice that's at the bottom of the pot). They were generous to include a complimentary lentil soup!
Koobideh was better than the Jujeh, so I recommend that one if you're going for kabobs.
I also got a Showlah Zaard which, at the time, I thought was a custard rice pudding, but turns out it was saffron. Good size for $3.99.
So what's the difference between Hani and the numerous Afghani places that have taken over the city, you ask? Well, I find the flavours in Persian food much subtler. If you're used to eating at Watan/Bamiyan/Pamier, etc. you might find this bland. However, they include butter, sumac, s&p to add to your rice. No thanks for me, I might just use the sumac! GREAT alternative if you're watching your sodium/cholesterol levels.
Service was kind, but a bit slow. Look at all the pics I took while waiting! Probably waited approx. 20mins, but at least you know that the food is fresh! :)
Tip: Takeout ONLY! No seating.
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