straw hat poke - Persis Indian Grill

I want to start by saying the staff was amazing. I am majorly disappointed by the lack of options, commitment to authenticity, and atmosphere. I normally frequent Persis on Mahan but they closed. I don’t know why - they were amazing. So, I thought I’d try this location since the Capital Circle one isn’t open yet. It was a major disappointment. They didn’t have chicken biryani and tried to recommend some breaded chicken biryani- No! I don’t know what that is, but I don’t go to Indian restaurants to get processed Americanized food product. I like be the bold, rich, and spicy flavors of traditional recipes. The gentleman then recommended goat biryani- which I do like. So, got that and ordered it spicy (a 4 on a 6 scale). It was not spicy at all. It did have a good flavor, just not rich and flavorful. I ordered naan as well. It was not authentic naan, which he warned me about / citing lack of proper space for the right oven. I got it, thinking it would be similar. It was not naan at all, and instead was some kind of thick and soft pita (or something like that). You can call it naan, but naan it is not. The meal was served on paper plates and we were given plasticware instead of flatware. There are only three table in the place. For the price, I expected more. I really hope the location on Capital Circle opens soon. I don’t know Persis would allow their name to go from top tier Indian cuisine to this. I’m sure there is a market. Again, staff was GREAT, the food was okay, the atmosphere was lacking.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 4

It took 30 mins to get boba that was not good and sushi that was even worse. Straw hat is falling off…

This place was awesome! Buter chicken was delish and the poke bowl super tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Poke Bowl, Make Your Own Poke

Jishnu the manager is amazing our food and service was fanatic. Highly recommend. Will be back and look forward to new location capital circle in 3 weeks!!! 🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Butter chicken was amazing here. Very nice and accommodating staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I love everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A good poke bowl and hibachi

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Smallest Sushi Burrito Ever, $25 & I Added Extra Protein, Would Have Been Better Off Eating Robots. The Food Was Dry Nothing But Rice Bite Size Protein I Had Shrimp, Chicken, & Crab Meat. I Don’t Understand Why I Only Taste Rice.

Frequented Persis when they were on Mahan and have been here twice now for Persis Biryani and both times the food and service were great, tastes the same as when they were on Mahan! The atmosphere was great too! Can’t wait till they open up their Capital Circle location!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, super reasonable prices, nice people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Poke and sushi are not good now with new owners. They kept the same "Straw Hat Poke" menus and pictures from previous owners but are serving different food. Do not go here expecting the same good quality food from the previous owners. For Indian food, I have no idea though!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

was not aware there was new owners, food is horrible now, especially the Poke. maybe the indian food is better, they should just take the sushi things off the menu though

We got butter chicken take out, was really good!! Am going again!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible sushi and indian... bit of a strange combo but both are great!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I DoorDash it to my house and I’ve ate here before and it was good but when I doordashed it for the first time the yum yum sauce messed up my whole hibachi plate it was runny and chunking It was definitely a horrible experience