Generous portions
Mixed grills and other main dishes are repeatedly described as sizeable, with some diners ordering extra rice to share.
Farsi Restaurant
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Farsi Restaurant is a Persian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known for generous portions of Iranian grills and traditional dishes. Reviews especially point to the mixed grill, fresh bread, salad counter and a business lunch that makes exploring Persian flavours easier.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
956 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy kebabs
The mixed grill and Chelo Koobideh are praised for juicy, tender meat and careful grilling.
Fresh starters
Complimentary Iranian bread, salad and cheese start several meals, while the salad and soup counter is a notable draw.
Quiet setting
Several diners found the restaurant warm, cozy and quiet, with indoor and some outdoor seating.
Dietary effort
Vegetarian choice is limited, but one group said staff created a varied selection of salads and rice to accommodate them.
Parking help
One family said the crew even managed their parking fee, and another review describes the location as good for parking.
What to Eat at Farsi Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Farsi Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Farsi Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lamb shank (baghali) Net +2
“We ordered the amazing lamb shank (Baghali) that comes with a side of rice& beans.”
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“We ordered the amazing lamb shank (Baghali) that comes with a side of rice& beans.”April 2021
“Worth every penny and you should try their lamb shank and mixed grill. Yum is the word ....”May 2023
Honorable mentions (22)
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Barley soup Net +1
“We went to the JLT branch around 2:15pm. Ordered Barley Soup, Mixed Grill and Pulao. Soup was good ), mixed grill and pulao wasn't hot enough hence lacked the effect we had expected. Beef in the Mixed grill was tasty, and remaining were just usual. Pulao wasn't a great choice since it was bit dry and there wasn't any sauce that should have come along with the dish. Experience was average, not bad.”
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Review excerpts
“We went to the JLT branch around 2:15pm. Ordered Barley Soup, Mixed Grill and Pulao. Soup was good ), mixed grill and pulao wasn't hot enough hence lacked the effect we had expected. Beef in the Mixed grill was tasty, and remaining were just usual. Pulao wasn't a great choice since it was bit dry and there wasn't any sauce that should have come along with the dish. Experience was average, not bad.”August 2022
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Bread Net +1
“The bread and mastkhyar is amazing.”
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“The bread and mastkhyar is amazing.”October 2025
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Bread naan Net +1
“The main takeaway for me was the freshness of the bread naan”
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“The main takeaway for me was the freshness of the bread naan”January 2025
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Chelo kabab kubideh Net +1
“We had the pleasure of enjoying the traditional Iranian dish, Chelo Koobideh, as part of the business lunch at Farsi Restaurant. The lunch deal was excellent value, offering a main course, soup, fresh herbs, and a soft drink for only 49 AED. We opted for the Chelo Koobideh with Zereshk Rice, which was a fantastic choice. The kebabs were juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The Zereshk Rice, topped with barberries, slivered almonds, pistachios, and saffron, added a delightful tangy and nutty flavor that complemented the kebabs beautifully. The presentation was also stunning, and the dish truly captured the essence of Persian cuisine. Highly recommend this place for a delicious and authentic meal at a great price!”
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Review excerpts
“We had the pleasure of enjoying the traditional Iranian dish, Chelo Koobideh, as part of the business lunch at Farsi Restaurant. The lunch deal was excellent value, offering a main course, soup, fresh herbs, and a soft drink for only 49 AED. We opted for the Chelo Koobideh with Zereshk Rice, which was a fantastic choice. The kebabs were juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The Zereshk Rice, topped with barberries, slivered almonds, pistachios, and saffron, added a delightful tangy and nutty flavor that complemented the kebabs beautifully. The presentation was also stunning, and the dish truly captured the essence of Persian cuisine. Highly recommend this place for a delicious and authentic meal at a great price!”January 2025
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Chicken kebab Net +1
“We enjoyed so much our dinner at Farsi Restaurant! The waiter was extremely friendly! The food was great, big portions and a variety of starters! We loved chicken kebab served with fried potatoes and vegetables”
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“We enjoyed so much our dinner at Farsi Restaurant! The waiter was extremely friendly! The food was great, big portions and a variety of starters! We loved chicken kebab served with fried potatoes and vegetables”February 2022
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Creamy barey soup Net +1
“We ordered creamy Barey soup, Mixed grill, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious.”
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“We ordered creamy Barey soup, Mixed grill, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious.”October 2020
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Kebab torsh Net +1
“Must try is the kebab torsh! Really really great and flavorful.”
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“Must try is the kebab torsh! Really really great and flavorful.”April 2026
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Kebab tray Net +1
“We ordered a kebab tray and the food was prepared and served in a timely manner, the quality of the food was very good.”
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“We ordered a kebab tray and the food was prepared and served in a timely manner, the quality of the food was very good.”May 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“We ordered creamy Barey soup, Mixed grill, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious. The meat was nicely marinated and very soft, but just a bit oily and fatty.”
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“We ordered creamy Barey soup, Mixed grill, and lamb chops. Everything was delicious. The meat was nicely marinated and very soft, but just a bit oily and fatty.”October 2020
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Lamb kebabs Net +1
“Great food Most tastiest lamb kebabs .big portions Value for money Especially the business lunch”
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“Great food Most tastiest lamb kebabs .big portions Value for money Especially the business lunch”February 2025
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Mastkhyar Net +1
“The bread and mastkhyar is amazing.”
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“The bread and mastkhyar is amazing.”October 2025
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Meal for two Net +1
“We ordered the meal for two. I loved it! Thank you so much!”
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“We ordered the meal for two. I loved it! Thank you so much!”September 2024
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Mirza qasimi Net +1
“A hidden gem in Dubai, the food’s test quality and price are one of the best Persian cuisine restaurant here specially Mirza Qasimi 😋. The service is good the waitress is very friendly specially one Indian gentleman he is wow.”
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“A hidden gem in Dubai, the food’s test quality and price are one of the best Persian cuisine restaurant here specially Mirza Qasimi 😋. The service is good the waitress is very friendly specially one Indian gentleman he is wow.”September 2024
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Mix grill Net +1
“We also ordered our favorite Mix Grill and finally we tried an amazing stew of meat and chickpeas (called gheymeh sibzamini if I’m not mistaken)”
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“We also ordered our favorite Mix Grill and finally we tried an amazing stew of meat and chickpeas (called gheymeh sibzamini if I’m not mistaken)”April 2021
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Mix grill for 2 Net +1
“Mix grill for 2 and mixed kebab with rice was excellent”
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“Mix grill for 2 and mixed kebab with rice was excellent”January 2025
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Mix kababbs Net +1
“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”
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“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”June 2024
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Mixed kebab with rice Net +1
“Mix grill for 2 and mixed kebab with rice was excellent”
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“Mix grill for 2 and mixed kebab with rice was excellent”January 2025
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Negnini kebab Net +1
“Good quality Persian food and the Negnini kebab is one to try for sure.”
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“Good quality Persian food and the Negnini kebab is one to try for sure.”August 2023
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Slow cooked lamb neck dish Net +1
“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”June 2024
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Sultani kebab Net +1
“Sultani kebab very testy.”
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“Sultani kebab very testy.”October 2025
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Tikka Net +1
“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice Iranian restaurant, they serve really good and succulent meat and chicken dishes, feom Mix kababbs, nice Tikka, their slow cooked lamb neck dish is amazing and must do, i recommend this for those interested in nice iranian food not very expensive.”June 2024
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Zereshk rice Net +1
“We opted for the Chelo Koobideh with Zereshk Rice, which was a fantastic choice. The kebabs were juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The Zereshk Rice, topped with barberries, slivered almonds, pistachios, and saffron, added a delightful tangy and nutty flavor that complemented the kebabs beautifully. The presentation was also stunning, and the dish truly captured the essence of Persian cuisine.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We opted for the Chelo Koobideh with Zereshk Rice, which was a fantastic choice. The kebabs were juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The Zereshk Rice, topped with barberries, slivered almonds, pistachios, and saffron, added a delightful tangy and nutty flavor that complemented the kebabs beautifully. The presentation was also stunning, and the dish truly captured the essence of Persian cuisine.”January 2025
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Iranian tea Net +1
“I went last night with my sister, and we had for the first time Persian Food. we started with some starters and fresh salad from the buffet, later we had the chicken in rice and other dishes. The food was very tasty and big portions. We loved the Iranian Tea. Thank you!”
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“I went last night with my sister, and we had for the first time Persian Food. we started with some starters and fresh salad from the buffet, later we had the chicken in rice and other dishes. The food was very tasty and big portions. We loved the Iranian Tea. Thank you!”March 2022
What to Avoid (4)
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“We ordered the grilled chicken, a grilled non-veg platter, rice, and gravy, but unfortunately none of it met our expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the grilled chicken, a grilled non-veg platter, rice, and gravy, but unfortunately none of it met our expectations.”July 2026
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Grilled non-veg platter Net −1
“We ordered the grilled chicken, a grilled non-veg platter, rice, and gravy, but unfortunately none of it met our expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the grilled chicken, a grilled non-veg platter, rice, and gravy, but unfortunately none of it met our expectations.”July 2026
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Koobideh Net −1
“I just ordered koobideh from them and received with Careem. But after eating one I am already having stomach ache and very bad pain.”
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“I just ordered koobideh from them and received with Careem. But after eating one I am already having stomach ache and very bad pain.”January 2022
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Pulao Net −1
“We went to the JLT branch around 2:15pm. Ordered Barley Soup, Mixed Grill and Pulao. Soup was good ), mixed grill and pulao wasn't hot enough hence lacked the effect we had expected. Beef in the Mixed grill was tasty, and remaining were just usual. Pulao wasn't a great choice since it was bit dry and there wasn't any sauce that should have come along with the dish. Experience was average, not bad.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We went to the JLT branch around 2:15pm. Ordered Barley Soup, Mixed Grill and Pulao. Soup was good ), mixed grill and pulao wasn't hot enough hence lacked the effect we had expected. Beef in the Mixed grill was tasty, and remaining were just usual. Pulao wasn't a great choice since it was bit dry and there wasn't any sauce that should have come along with the dish. Experience was average, not bad.”August 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Bring cash. Carry cash or check payment options first; a July 2026 review says cash payment was obligatory.
Try lunch. Ask about the business lunch: one review found a 49 AED deal with a main course, soup, herbs and a soft drink.
Share portions. Arrive hungry or share: reviews describe the mixed grill and other portions as large, with extra rice also available.
Plan parking. Parking can be difficult in JLT, although another diner found this location quiet and convenient for parking.
Ask for guidance. If Persian food is new to you, ask the server to explain the dishes before choosing; one first-timer felt unsure what to order.
Check AC. If indoor comfort matters, check that the air-conditioning is working before settling in, as multiple reviews mention warm visits.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop#2, Al Waleed Paradise Bldg, Sheikh Zayed Road JLT Cluster R
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cash only
A recent diner said payment was obligatory in cash, so confirm the payment arrangement before ordering.
Limited vegetarian
Vegetarian diners may find the menu narrow; one review said there were no substantial vegetarian dishes beyond salad.
AC issues
Air-conditioning problems were reported more than once, including one visit where the dining room felt warm.
Inconsistent cooking
One recent meal had bland rice, undercooked grilled meat and an overly thick, flavourless gravy.
Price concerns
Some diners consider prices above average or high for JLT, despite other reviews finding the portions good value.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49 AED
business lunch
“The lunch deal was excellent value, offering a main course, soup, fresh herbs, and a soft drink for only 49 AED”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Farsi Restaurant serves Iranian food in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with the strongest review pattern around grilled meats, generous portions and traditional rice dishes. The mixed grill, lamb kebabs, Chelo Koobideh and lamb shank are useful starting points, while complimentary Iranian bread, salad and cheese make the meal feel substantial from the beginning. The portions can be larger than expected, particularly the mixed grill, so sharing or arriving hungry makes sense.
The salad and soup counter is another recurring highlight, and one vegetarian table received a specially arranged selection of salads and different rices, although the regular menu was described as limited for vegetarians. The setting is generally described as warm, quiet and family-friendly, with some outdoor seating. Value depends on what you order.
A reviewed business lunch included a main course, soup, fresh herbs and a soft drink for 49 AED, while another diner called prices above average. Parking is a practical consideration in JLT: some found it convenient, but another review described parking as very hard. Also check payment and air-conditioning before your meal; recent reviews mention cash-only payment and a non-working or weak AC.
Food feedback is mostly strong but not entirely consistent, with one recent visit reporting bland rice and undercooked meat.