Haftsin
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Traditional Iranian/Persian kebabs and stews in an unassuming little eatery with cosy, rustic decor.
attractions: University of Leeds, The Climbing Lab, Grosvenor Casino, Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Leeds, Leeds Hindu Mandir, M&S Archive, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Leeds, restaurants: MyLahore Leeds, Mr Ts Leeds, MANJAROS RESTAURANT, Editor's Draught, Lupe's Cantina, Royal Park Pub & Cellars, FINT, Senbon Sakura Cafe & Japanese Kitchen, Old Bar, Dewan Restaurant
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Traditional Iranian/Persian kebabs and stews in an unassuming little eatery with cosy, rustic decor.
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Location is not too far outside of Leeds city centre, with plenty of bus services passing by. The food and drink is outstanding (especially the lamb Bakhtiari, ayran/doogh yoghurt drink and saffron tea) and the portion sizes are enormous! In addition, the prices are are excellent with each main meal dish costing an average of £15.00, something similar from other restaurants would cost double this price. As the portions are so enormous, you may not be able to finish eating all of the food. However the staff are very kind, helpful and courteous and will provide you with a box so you take the leftovers back home to enjoy the next day. I would advise you to book a table in advance as seating capacity is limited (especially with covid restrictions). The only downside is that although the parking is free, it's on the main road and is limited, with the surrounding (student) being a little dodgy. Furthermore, as there are other restaurants/takeaways nearby using the same free car parking it may be the case you have to park further away and walk it to the restaurant. Overall, to conclude, a fantastic little Persian restaurant, offering enormous portions of tasty food at great prices. I have been here several times, would definitely come here again. The photo provided is the haftsin special (lamb and chicken Bakhtiari with lamb chops etc), with doogh/ yoghurt drink and a portion of both saffron rice and chips. The portion is large enough for too, and there was still enough leftovers to take back home.
RSRS
10
3.5*/5 - The meat kebabs were very good - tender and hot. Plenty of nice complementary sauces. One negative is that the lady refused to swap a herb salad (overpriced) with something else after I said it was not to my taste and I'd barely touched it. The lady said nothing as I mentioned this and simply said "We can't swap it" when I asked. She also was looking away and smiling to other people as I was trying to order another dish! Prices are above average but quality is great. The lamb fillet is about double a lamb mince but worth it IMO. Extra skewers are pretty good value. I also ordered a chicken soup to use with the rest of my rice from the kebab meal. It was a bit bland but went well with the rice. As for dining experience, it is a small restaurant and it became busy and loud while there with some kids being noisy near the entrance for 10 mins as their parents chatted with the owners. This was a bit off putting. I would expect better side dishes and probably a little more meat for the price. I would certainly expect better service.
Arun AllenArun Allen
20
Visited this place for the first time with family. The place has slighlty crowded feel. The ambience is lively. The person who took our order was very polite and professional. It was a older gentleman sorry didn't get his name! He recommened dishes and explained any that we didn't understand. The food was served at a resonsonable time. The food was delicious. Especially the falafels with hummous. Tasted very fresh and authentic. I would recommend the haftsin special! The menu was varied to suit all tastes. I would go again.
Shazia AsgharShazia Asghar
10
Nice little place frequented by locals which is always a good sign. Server was very friendly. Ordered heftin special with side of hummus and 2 pepsi's for £50. We were both stuffed. All the meats were beautifully spiced. The lamb chops were succulent and tasty. Persian rice was light, fluffy and flavoursome. Recommended if you like persian food/mixed meat dishes. Also a nice touch that the dipping sauce is left at the table so you do not have to ask for more like other restaurants!
Barry CampbellBarry Campbell
20
A lovely casual Persian restaurant, the food is very good, we tried kebabs and some veg stew, gormeh sabzi! Both were very good, kebab was tender and well cooked, it came with a proper portion of rice, saffron on rice was not as good as you expect in a Persian restaurant though, the service was ok in general, staff are polite and very welcoming, The ambient is nice, there is no baby changing room, no parking as well, its a permit area with specific times to be parked only.
Mona FarajiMona Faraji
50
Food is fantastic taste of Iran 100% recommended to everyone rice was so soft and perfect , Price is so good and kebabs are so tender and fresh But one little things the ghormesabzi was not in my taste We been in Newcastle and way back home to Portsmouth I just Google it Iranian restaurant one of the perfect reviews this place has and it was really help .and I trusted because I like to review places to help the people to find the right place
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Nearby Attractions Of Haftsin
University of Leeds
The Climbing Lab
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