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Khash Persian Kabab

Posted on 15 November 2008 by Blogie in Restaurant  |  1304 views, 2 today

Finally in Davao! A Persian restaurant worth its salt!

Khash Persian Kabab Resto Bar, owned and operated by Persians, no less. Iranians, I mean. One of them, Mehdi, hosted a dinner for a small group of bloggers last Thursday: Chattee, Jaime, Andrew, Lyle, Brendel and me.

The food is not on the level of Ziggurat in Makati, but I did come away fairly satisfied.

Andrew and I each had the Soltani (P199), which is grilled skewered beef fillets and a longganiza-like serving of ground beef. I think the other one’s what they call kobideh. As is our habit, we took so much time on foodnography, the kababs were already cool when we finally started eating — but they were still quite tasty. A tad overcooked, I think, but that should be easily fixed. And I could tell that they took care in seasoning the meats. Also, I love the way they cook their regular rice: the consistency was just right and not soggy at all, like sushi rice.

Oh, and I really enjoyed their mashed potatoes. Moist and buttery and chunky, just the way I like it. Too bad it was only a siding on my order. Next time I’m going to ask for a lot more!

Of course, because it was a Mediterranean restaurant, I also had Hummus (P85). Unlike the mashed potatoes, Khash’s hummus is too homogenous, too finely ground. I prefer hummus that’s a bit al dente. The taste was different, too. Not bad, but not what I was expecting. All the same, we finished it all off with their generous portions of pita bread.

Another appetizer that we were served was the Torshi (P25), a mixture of marinated pickled vegetables and spices. It’s so spicy it’s perfect for opening your taste buds! One thing I really like at Khash, when they say it’s spicy, it really is hot!!

Chattee had the Joojeh (P120) — chicken fillets skewered and grilled after being marinated in saffron, lemon juice and olive oil. I’m not much of a chicken guy, but it was surprisingly good… although it tasted a bit like it was fried in margarine.

When you go to Khash, I recommend the Abgosht (P90). When served it looks like a thick brown porridge that doesn’t look very inviting, but once tasted, one order might not be enough. It’s lamb chunks, onion (and I happen to dislike onion), potatoes, chickpeas and red beans, mashed with spices. They serve it with pita bread.

If you’re into truly spicy fare like me, try their Beryani (P199). It’s mostly rice, topped with bits of chicken (or was it lamb?), and it’s actually good for 3 people. I liked it because, even though it was spicy, the flavor was still very unmistakable. Order that, plus hummus and the abgosht, and you’re all set!

That night our bill was P1,117. For a group of six people, that’s a steal. Lyle and Bren even had Doogh (P50), a flavored yoghurt drink that they said was quite good.

The restaurant is huge. There’s an air-conditioned section that could double as a sort of pub; there’s a big al fresco area, perfect for groups of 5 or 6; and there’s a two-table smoking area that’s set apart from the rest. The décor is inspired Persian, which lends more authenticity to the whole dining experience. They even have shisha, if you’re so inclined.

Khash Persian Kabab Resto Bar is located along Quimpo Boulevard (very near K1 Spa), Juna Subdivision. If you’re coming from the downtown area, it’s on the right side of the road, on the way to SM City. Tel. 297-6410. They’re open everyday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 midnight.

More photos (taken with a Nokia N82):

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Tags: kabab, Mediterranean, Persian, spicy food