Iranian Restaurants near West Vancouver, BC

“The location does half the seduction before any food shows up, a little backyard plaza tucked away so neatly you could forget you are in West Vancouver. The menu is short, and good, a burger joint has no business reading like a novel. There is a Persian current running through the operation, which in my book only sweetens the deal, and the koobideh wrap held its ground right alongside the burgers, so whatever cuisine these people have decided they are cooking, they are cooking it well. The special burger has flavours dialed in tight, juicy, good sized and fairly priced. The beef tongue sandwich was gone by the time I got there, sold out, which I have chosen to interpret not as a loss but as a summons. I will be back for it. A good, honest visit all around, and it is easy to see this place earning its crowd.“

“The food was delicious, fresh, and full of authentic Persian and Afghan flavours. Everything we ordered was beautifully prepared, and the portions were generous.

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. You can really taste the care and passion that goes into the food.

Definitely one of the best places to enjoy Persian/Afghan food. Highly recommended—we will definitely be coming back! ❤“

“A few of the Deep cove lions club. 🦁🦁🦁 ladies met for lunch .8 of us. Kudos by everyone. The most popular was the calamari....WE. Would rate it the best any of us had ever had anywhere...and most of us are well travelled... ..Our server was so patient and graciously helped us with deciding our food choices.. We were all delighted by the wonderful and delicious foods we so enjoyed...thank you. Saboo! We're going to be back for sure!!!“

“BaHar you kidding me? This was so good. We got the turkey sandwich, pistachio baklava, and a frangipane brioche bun and everything was a huge hit. The bread they use for the sandwich is incredible (make sure to get it heated up, it's 10/10 crispy). Baklava tastes like the best pistachio and cardamom, and the frangipane brioche is not too sweet, but perfectly soft! Plus the staff were so kind! Will absolutely be coming back.“

“Excellent food and friendly staff.“

“massive dishes, a must have for lunch/dinner“

“Had a wonderful dining experience here! The food quality is genuinely top-notch—the Chelo Kabab was hands down the best we’ve had, perfectly cooked, tender, and full of authentic flavor. Beyond the amazing food, what truly made the evening special was the exceptional service provided by Manijeh. She was so warm, attentive, and welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed.
We will definitely be coming back!“

“Perfect Persian food and environment! We’ll come back again.“

“My daughter and I were going to see a show at Theatre Under the Stars this past Friday night. We thought it to be a nice idea to have dinner at a place on Denman Street. As we were walking along, we came across an nice and quiet restaurant named Sadra. No one else was rhere so we decided to go in. Our waitress was very kind and gave us a warm welcome. We got a table on the patio and ordered a platter for 2. Well it was delicious! Very high quality meats. Very flavourful and a large portion. Just excellent food. We will be back again soon!“

“One of the best dining experiences I’ve had so far! The prices are very reasonable, and the quality of the food easily matches or even outperforms the competition.

I had one of the best Chenjeh kebabs I’ve ever tried. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared.

If you’re looking for authentic Persian food, don’t waste your money elsewhere just come to Parse Highly recommended.“

“Was hungry & randomly stopped by at this place without even looking for reviews. Looked at the menu & ordered Hidra Sandwich & Super Special Sandwich as the pcitures looked good. Portion size was sufficient to feed a reasonably hungry individual, Food was served warm & nicely wrapped BUT the taste of both sandwiches was the highlight of the experience. It was bursting with flavour and explosion of multiple but well complemented textures of meat & dressings.
I am visiting from out of town otherwise this place would have been one of frequntly visited places in North Van area.
Seems they also serve cold cut meat as well, nut not sure, about it as we didnt ask but saw them nicely stacked in tray at the main counter“

“Amazing experience! The ambiance was elegant, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. A perfect place for a celebration! The lounge had a cozy yet upscale vibe, the food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Everything was well-organized, making it a stress-free and enjoyable experience.“

“Great lunch. Perfect spot to watch the parade. Thanks for the great food.“

“massive dishes, a must have for lunch/dinner“

“I have been to both Akbar Joojeh in Lonsdale and I love the service and people here the most. Paniz was super nice and patient. It was very crowded and long line but she managed the line and the tables with great attitude and a smile. The food was tasty and great portion. The atmosphere was great. The kitchen staff there were some hard working people and I truly enjoyed my experience there.“

“Love this place so much . The food is amazing and the staff are friendly!!“

“found this little gem looking for another business in Lynn Valley. what wonderful treats! seriously if you are in the area you need to go to this place, so delicious“

“I wish the owner open one branch in Eastside Vancouver, nothing in Vancouver under $14 in any Chinese restaurants , $14 for koobideh big portion very reasonable price food is good , come on owner open a branch in Vancouver you will be doing very good here , Persian food so tasty“

“Alibaba has a slightly old fashioned atmosphere, but if you are going there for kebab Del and Jigar, it is absolutely amazing. We have been there more than four times, and every single time the food was very fresh and delicious.

He even suggests that if you like, you can get fresh bread from the bakery next door, which is a great idea, although he does bring bread with the food himself. He is very kind, friendly, and welcoming. Even if he is not at the shop, if you call him, he comes, and he makes you feel truly welcome.

We really enjoyed talking with him as well. He has many stories and is a pleasure to chat with. His Del and Jigar truly taste like the traditional jigaraki places in Iran. I highly recommend it.“

“Unfortunately, one major issue with this restaurant is that while customers are eating, the servers constantly watch their table and food. This made us feel very uncomfortable throughout our meal, and we experienced this firsthand during our visit two days ago.“

“Great kebabs, good atmosphere!“

“Amazing traditional middle eastern products. Hummus, baba ganoush, tzaziki, ... All delicious. Have only tried a hand full of their products and looking forward to try some more. That homemade almond butter is in my list!Staff is super friendly, super helpful with recommendations and let you have a little taste of things to make the decision making process easier.If you are in the area and fancy to buy some delicious products, look no longer!“

“Afra Bakery is one of my favorite places for fresh Persian bread. Their sangak is outstanding—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and always tastes fresh from the oven. The quality and consistency are excellent every time I visit.
I also highly recommend their haleem. It's rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, making it a great breakfast choice. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and take pride in their products.“

“Amazing food and friendly staff. Thank you for the delicious meals! Always satisfied!“

“Went to Haida Sandwich in North Van to try out their Haida hot, Haida Special and Turkey breast sandwich. All of them were delicious especially the cold cut sandwiches. Way bigger than Subway and comes with mini fries. This place is always busy, restaurant is clean. The only thing I didn't like is the airport style receipt checks they do on you. 😂“