My girlfriend and I have been talking about going here and decided to make a go of it for our birthdays. First of all we went on a Saturday night. We made reservations via Open Table. When we got to the restaurant don't let the exterior fool you. The location is tucked away in the corner of a small plaza. But when you walk into the place you would never know how big it is just by passing by. It's two stories actually.
Our Persian experience was started with a basket of fresh Persian bread and basil, mint, and white onions. I could smell the Persian bread being baked and it was so good. Very similar to a tortilla or lavash. We then ordered the yogurt and cucumber dip and that was tasty as well. You got a nice size serving and accompanied us into our meal.
Next we move on to our meals. What to chose? What to chose? They have single serving entrees and entrees for two and three. Very reasonably priced as well. We ordered the number 50 and my girlfriend and her husband ordered number 51. Number 50 is a combination of beef and chicken shish and koobideh. Number 51 is a combination of lamb shish, chicken filet, and koobideh. Both platters came with and huge serving of basmati rice and grilled tomatoes.
For dessert we wanted to finish off the meal with a Persian delight. We are both Greek and opted not to go for the baklava or cheesecake since we can get those anywhere. We asked our waitress for a recommendation and she suggested the Persian ice cream. It was ok. The flavor was very different. It's was vanilla ice cream with something else in it that was a very different flavor. I don't know if I'll order that again.
In closing I have to say that I would jump on the chance to come here again. It was worth the hour drive from Gilbert. The place was packed and people were waiting for tables. The other thing that I really appreciated is that we were not rushed through our night. I loved that. And as I looked around all the other tables were not rushed either. So many restaurants you go to anymore are into turning tables. Get them in and get them out. I didn't feel that way at all here. One final comment. Both my husband and I commented on the fact that neither one of us felt bloated after our meal. All too often we go out and eat and feel so miserable afterwards from the traditionally commercially prepared menus. This was a true "feel good" meal.