Persian · Pike Place Market, Seattle

Pike Place Market's
hidden Persian kitchen

A tiny counter in Post Alley where a husband-and-wife team grill saffron kebabs and simmer Persian stews from scratch — every plate made to order.

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Counter service · Dine in or take out · Cash & cards welcome

Farvahar Persian Cafe
Husband & wife —
everything made in-house
162+

4.3★ · Yelp reviews

11–3

Open daily for lunch

Made to order

Every plate from scratch

Post Alley

Inside Pike Place Market

Menu

What Pike Place regulars line up for

Kebabs grilled over an open flame, basmati steamed with saffron, and stews simmered low and slow — all made to order by the owners.

Kabob Koobideh (charbroiled ground beef, saffron rice) $13.70
Joojeh Kabob (saffron chicken skewer, basmati rice) $15.34
Lamb Kabob (marinated, with rice & salad) $16.25
Fesenjoon (chicken in walnut & pomegranate stew) $14.50
Zereshk Polo (barberry saffron rice with chicken) $13.95
Kabob Koobideh Sandwich (grilled flatbread, sumac) $11.50
Shirazi Salad (cucumber, tomato, onion, lime) $5.50
Soup-e Jo (creamy Persian barley soup) $4.25
Baklava (house-made, honey & pistachio) $3.50

Prices from recent online menus and may change — ask at the counter for today's specials.

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A market counter with a family kitchen behind it.

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Farvahar Persian Cafe
Farvahar Persian Cafe
Kabob Koobideh (charbroiled ground beef, saffron rice) Joojeh Kabob (saffron chicken skewer, basmati rice) Lamb Kabob (marinated, with rice & salad) Fesenjoon (chicken in walnut & pomegranate stew) Zereshk Polo (barberry saffron rice with chicken) Kabob Koobideh Sandwich (grilled flatbread, sumac) Shirazi Salad (cucumber, tomato, onion, lime) Soup-e Jo (creamy Persian barley soup) Baklava (house-made, honey & pistachio)

Smoky, perfectly seasoned koobideh over fluffy saffron rice, and a huge portion for the price. A genuine hidden gem tucked into Post Alley.

The koobideh is the real deal

Reviews

What keeps guests coming back

Recurring themes from our 162 Yelp reviews and photos.

The koobideh is the real deal

Smoky, perfectly seasoned koobideh over fluffy saffron rice, and a huge portion for the price. A genuine hidden gem tucked into Post Alley.

Run by the sweetest couple

The husband-and-wife owners make everything themselves and treat you like family. You can taste the care in every single dish.

Authentic Persian, done right

Fesenjoon and zereshk polo just like my grandmother made. Easy to miss inside the market, but absolutely worth hunting down.

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Checking hours…
Monday – Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

1530 Post Alley, Ste 3A, Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 467-4892

Street parking · wheelchair accessible

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No online booking — call ahead to order for pickup, or just stop by the counter.

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