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| - I had high hopes for this place- but unfortunately they were not quite met. Interior is fairly plain and looks like a banquet hall, but the Persian territory map is a nice touch and I like that they have a bakery next door. But I felt the food was overpriced and underwhelming.
Beef Koobideh ($10) was a good portion of two skewers with rice, salad, and a plentiful portion of bread. Flavors were good but rice was a bit soggy, side salads were fine. Overall, I think going to Shish Kabob House one block down is a better value. Other kabob dishes here reach $17-20, which is absurd considering what is offered at SKH of comparable quality.
Gheimeh Bademjan ($14)- I really thought the traditional stews would be the best dishes here. This one is described as being a tomato base with yellow lentils, beef, and roasted Japanese eggplants. However, what I received was mostly peas, one small piece of beef, and no evidence of eggplant. I can see this being a comforting peasant dish, but it didn't have much flavor. Very disappointed.
Service was polite- once I was acknowledged. With two employees, only one ever approached me and it was after I'd been standing at the hostess stand a good five minutes. Noticed another Persian customer enter and receive immediate service and a warm welcome.
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