Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace
$$ • Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Mediterranean
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2418 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
(612) 623-1113
About Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace
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Hours
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Wednesday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Thursday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Friday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Saturday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Sunday | 12 - 8:30PM |
Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace is a welcoming family-run Persian restaurant and grocery. The store offers a wide range of Persian groceries, sweets, teas, cheeses, and spices, leading to a restaurant section with a menu featuring warm soups, breads, and grilled kebabs. The friendly service, clean environment, and ample parking make it a comfortable dining experience. Customers have been visiting the restaurant since it opened in 1987, with many returning with their growing families. The menu includes popular dishes like Koobideh kabob, Barg kabob, and chicken boneless joojeh kabob, as well as traditional sides like kashkoo-badmjune (eggplant dip) and shirazi salad. The Persian yogurt drink, doogh, is also highly praised. While the chicken dish could use more seasoning, the overall dining experience is enjoyable, with a diverse clientele.