​​North Van’s Persian BBQ Gem | Akbar Joojeh 🔥🍖

📍 ​​Why It’s Worth the Trip?​​ This ​​underrated Persian spot​​—vetted by Turkish locals as ​​“Vancouver’s best”​​—serves ​​charcoal-grilled meats​​ on ​​copper platters​​, ​​saffron rice​​, and ​​freshly baked naan​​. At ​​$30/person​​, it’s a ​​post-hike carnivore paradise​​! ​​🍽️ Must-Order Dishes (Ranked!)​​ ​​1️⃣ Joojeh Kabab (Chicken Skewers) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($22)​​ ✔ ​​Unreal Tenderness​​: ​​Saffron-lemon marinated thighs​​, ​​crispy-charred edges​​, ​​juicy AF​​. ​​2️⃣ Koobideh (Spiced Beef Kebabs) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ($24)​​ ✔ ​​Sleeper Hit​​: ​​Minced beef + onions + secret spices​​, ​​smoky from the grill​​, best with ​​roasted tomato​​. ​​3️⃣ Lamb Chop 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ ($38)​​ ✔ ​​Fat = Flavor​​: ​​Herb-crusted ribs​​, ​​pink center​​, ​​lick-the-bone goodness​​. ​​4️⃣ Saffron Rice + Naan 🌟🌟🌟🌟​​ ✔ ​​Persian Staples​​: ​​Buttery rice​​, ​​chewy flatbread​​, ​​mint yogurt dip​​ for balance. ​​5️⃣ Doogh (Yogurt Drink) 🌟🌟​​ ✔ ​​Polarizing​​: ​​Salty yogurt + dill + carbonation​​—tastes like ​​Tehran street markets​​ (acquired taste!). ​​💡 Brutally Honest Tips​​ ✔ ​​Go For​​: ​​Sharing platters​​ (meat + rice feeds ​​2+​​). ​​Weekend lunches​​ (avoid dinner crowds). ✔ ​​Skip If​​: You hate ​​bold spices​​ or ​​dry rice​​ (it’s ​​authentic Persian-style​​). ​​#NorthVanEats #PersianBBQ #NoSadKebabs​