Athens Pizza & Kabob 2920 Old Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28104

"I'm very picky when it comes to Persian Food. At first glance, the place looks like a really cute deli that serves pizza and the like. (Good stuff). The sauce has a good balance of herbs and spices, like a good pizza sauce should! The crust was crisp with the perfect balance of airy softness and toppings were good quality. The menu is a perfect balance for the area. pizza orders were being called in every few min, it's a popular item here. But don't be fooled! I hit the jackpot. I ordered Persian food to go but, decided to sit down to sample the goods. I was not disappointed. The kabobs were moist and perfectly seasoned. The chicken breast kabobs were so tender and flavorful. The grilled tomato had that perfect char. The rice was fragrant, and fluffy with a hint of salt. The KaskeBadejan.. Melts in your mouth, floral olive oil, roasted eggplant, Carmelized onions, and they used Kaske. omg, it was just like my friend's Mother made. Excellent. They provided pita, raw onion, butter, and herbs. This is a big deal. If you know how to eat Persian food correctly, this is a sign of a traditional chef. I was in heaven. The owner is a warm and welcoming person. Cares about the customers and if they enjoyed the food. During our conversation, I found out that the owner keeps in contact with the chefs back in Iran. They discuss recipes and ingredients. always keeping up with traditional cooking. The location is low-key, with good parking, and a relaxing environment. Ordering is easy, the staff is friendly, the bathrooms are spotless, and tables and booths are deli-style seating. Drinks are cold, hot food is hot. Prices are reasonable. I highly recommend going here. Try a bit of everything. I'm looking forward to dining here again."

"Such delicious kabab dishes! We loved everything - such fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned and wonderful customer service! I highly recommend this spot and will be back again SOON!!"

"Best rack of Lamb I’ve had in the US, I grew up in morocco eating lamb a lot. Its harder to come by in the states and Athens was the best I’ve had here, I highly recommend it. Staff were sweet and welcoming and the location is clean. Keep up the good work, I’ll be back!"

"Athens P&K is out on Old Monroe in a tiny shopping center in Matthews. The door is in the back in case you’re looking for a way in. We’ve been here twice. The kabobs are the star of the show. The Koobideh is moist with good flavor. The Chicken Kabobs are part of the combo if you want to mix it up. They come with rice and salad. There’s better pizza in the area but if you’re in the mood go for it. The fries were crispy and hot out of the fryer on both our visits. Parking is simple. It hasn’t been really crowded on our visits so no worries there. There aren’t many places in the Charlotte area that serve authentic Persian-style kabobs. It’s worth a trip if you have a craving for Koobideh."