Royal Kebab Persian Cuisine 3611 Bates Street, St. Louis, MO 63116

"The pros of Royal Kebab are that the restaurant has a very homely feel and leaves you at ease when ordering. Despite not being local food, the menu is easy to understand and their kebabs especially lamb and chicken are very tender, succulent, and grilled to perfection. The place definitely needs more recognition despite a limited menu because they know their food and provide you with excellent quality meat. Also, their food is halal which is a huge plus for Islamic followers since they don't have as many options available in and around St Louis. The cons are that the lamb portion is very little, the koobideh could be cooked a tad bit more because I've had Persian cuisine outside this restaurant and I feel this one lacked the tenderness and melt in your mouth texture. The chicken was amazing and I absolutely loved it. The service is extremely slow and lacks attentiveness. Also, the staff is young and not trained. The little boy who came to our table just left the water jug for us to pour and seemed to struggle a bit when asked for recommendations. I would recommend their carry out service over their dine in because it will cut short the waiting time. Also, if you're looking for service and ambiance this is definitely not the place."

"This restaurant is the best Persian cuisine in the city under new management! Fast, friendly, delicious, clean, affordable, and authentic! They have sour yogurt for sale which is awesome. They have vary good baklava. Recommend for family and friends gathering. I live faraway, but definitely worth it to go there!"

"The lamb shank and koobideh kabab were delicious. The waiter was very polite. One great point about them is that they served food hot and fresh. It was tasty and well marinated. Thanks for your wonderful service!"

"Good quality, tasty Persian food. It’s also very fresh. The food is awesome. The dessert is also very delicious. The only downside is the wait time. The first time I go there, I had to wait for like 45 minutes to get my food. If you don’t want to wait too long, order in advance and picked up later."