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I paid 60 dollars for this, most expensive bunch of rice over ever had. Apparently this is generous compared to what you get in store and that is a di…
Pippa Murphy
Shiraz Persian Cuisine
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Love this place. Definitely one of the best Persian places I have had. Their rice is good and the Kobideh is good. The chicken is okay but the Kobideh…
George H
Shiraz Persian Cuisine
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First time visiting this restaurant and let me tell you, the experience was great. The food is amazing, the service was awesome, our waitress was very…
Daniel P
Shiraz Persian Cuisine
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10 Reviews on “Shiraz Persian Cuisine”
Persian food should be exciting, but our meal at Shiraz was bland and poorly seasoned. The grilled beef and saffron rice just tasted of a ton of salt.
Meat on a stick, what’s not to like? If you live in the north side of the city you probably drive by this place every other day. The decor is a little nondescript–a cross between Walmart and Home Depot–but the food is totally on point. All fresh, made with heart.
My first time trying Persian cuisine and I’d say it was enjoyable and I would return. The location is convenient and great for groups. The portions are really large here. I could only eat half of my chicken and beef kabob dish with saffron rice. The kids beef kabob with rice plate was huge for $10. The braised lamb shank with traditional rice was fantastic. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The traditional rice was a winner with the dill mixed in. The eggplant dip appetizer is a must try; even my toddler loved it. They are currently offering 50% off the second entree so it’s a great deal with the economy and all.
We had the appetizer platter and it was very good. I also had the lamb shank and it was tender and juicy with lots of flavor. Service was quick and attentive. Probably one of the best Persian options in Calgary!
I must say that i received a take out menu in the mail an it looked quite interesting. So me and the girl friend. Decided to go there an try it out. Omg the place is Realy nice. We both felt a bit under dressed. Looked a menu an ordered a chicken an ranch pizza. With a garlic cheese toast appy. And both were really good. I will go back again. Dress up a bit more than casual. But the people and atmosphere was amazing. So is the food. Will try some thing else next time. They do need a beer or wine menu.
My boyfriend and I went this restaurant for supper and had the delicious pizza and garlic bread with sauce dip. I would send any of my family and friends there.
I don’t know of any great Persian restaurants in the North, so Shiraz stands out by providing good quality grilled kabobs on a hefty bed of basmati saffron rice. Like any good Persian restaurant the meats are tender and juicy, dripping with flavour that goes well with huge amounts of rice.The Vaziri seems to be the best bet if you want variety. It’s one skewer of tender chicken breast pieces and one skewer of ground beef koobideh. It comes with a spicy version as well, but both dishes are on the higher end of the price scale on the menu at above $22.The other items on the menu are great foundational Persian dishes like hummus or the tart Dolmeh (grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices). One stand out is the Kashk-e-Bademjan which is a warm eggplant spread topped with crunchy garlic and onions. Great flavour with great textures.The Kashk-e-Bademjan comes as a pizza as well (this is maybe the only Persian spot in Calgary I know that serves Pizza), which is a unique topping for a pizza and really quite enjoyable. Have to recognize them for doing something innovative.We went to this restaurant with friends who eat gluten-free and the menu was basically wide-open to them, so it’s a great experience if you have that dietary restriction.Service was pretty amazing. The owner is a friendly older gentleman who’s proud of his food, willing to give his favourite recommendations and will joke around with you to make sure you’re entertained. It’s a great experience that is worth trying out.