Maydoon Restaurant
A modern Persian eatery offering a delightful escape with elegant yet relaxed ambiance and consistently delicious, well-prepared dishes.
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Maydoon Restaurant
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A modern Persian eatery offering a delightful escape with elegant yet relaxed ambiance and consistently delicious, well-prepared dishes.
"Outstanding Persian food with generous portions and super friendly service, a must-stop in SacTown!"
Generous Portions
Servings are large, so consider sharing or taking leftovers home.
Outdoor Seating Available
Request to sit outside for a pleasant dining experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Persian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(916) 382-4309
Address
1501 16th St Suite #111, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Website
maydoonrestaurant.com/Highlights
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Signature Kabobs
Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken and sirloin kabobs are a must-try, often praised as the best in Sacramento.
Flavorful Maydoon Bowl
A customer favorite featuring tender lamb or chicken over rice with fresh vegetables and a zesty green sauce.
Exceptional Falafel
Crispy on the outside, soft and light on the inside, these falafel bites are called the best in Sacramento.
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Generous Portions
Servings are large, so consider sharing or taking leftovers home.
Outdoor Seating Available
Request to sit outside for a pleasant dining experience.
Parking on Sundays
Parking may not be metered or enforced in the midtown area on Sundays.
Try the Signature Sauces
The house dressing and green sauce are highly praised and even available for purchase.
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Generous Portions
Servings are large, so consider sharing or taking leftovers home.
Outdoor Seating Available
Request to sit outside for a pleasant dining experience.
Parking on Sundays
Parking may not be metered or enforced in the midtown area on Sundays.
Try the Signature Sauces
The house dressing and green sauce are highly praised and even available for purchase.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Maydoon is celebrated for its outstanding Persian cuisine, particularly its flavorful kabobs and unique bowls, with many customers highlighting the generous portions and friendly service. The restaurant's modern, elegant ambiance is also a plus. However, a few diners have reported instances of inattentive service and a lack of traditional Persian elements in some dishes, leading to a mixed experience for some.
"It was one of the most delicious meals we have had in a longggg time. We went in for lunch, and we are so glad we did. When you first walk in, the decor is beautiful, quiet, and super clean. But it was packed!! Come to find out, it was the last day of Ramadan, and it was the meet-up spot for families.
The food..? Amazing. The favorite was definitely the chicken kabob. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The house dressing and green sauce, perfection. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. 10/10 would definitely recommend stopping by. The ice cream was also a fan favorite for our table. If you're in the area, you should check it out."
Shi Grissom
"After passing by this restaurant countless times, I finally decided to stop in for some authentic Persian food — and I’m so glad I did. From the first bite of the flavorful hummus to the perfectly seasoned shish kabobs, fluffy rice, and tender grilled vegetables, everything was served piping hot and incredibly fresh. The restaurant itself has a warm, welcoming ambiance and was spotless, down to the gleaming gold chandeliers. It’s clear that the owners take great pride in both their food and their space. I’ll definitely be returning for another delicious meal!"
Ashley
"Highly recommend this place. Food is outstanding. Service is super friendly. Anytime we're in SacTown, this is a must "Stop here" on our things to do. Took my mother here a few times and it immediately became her fave restaurant. The servings are generous so she mostly enjoyed taking her leftovers home. The food is consistently d-lish, which makes me happy and is absolutely high on my list."
Lindys M
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Frequently Asked Questions
Customers rave about the chicken shish kabob, the Maydoon bowl with lamb or chicken, and the exceptional falafel.
Yes, Maydoon has several vegetarian dishes, and they ensure veggie dishes are exciting and flavorful.
Parking may not be metered on Sundays. There are also usually spots available on 17th street.
The restaurant features a striking white dining room with classic Persian design elements, creating an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
Yes, the restaurant offers takeout, and their packaging reflects their brand.
Yes, Maydoon is known for serving generous portions, making it good value for money.
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Though Middle Eastern food is one of Sacramento’s less commonly discussed strengths, Midtown lacked a great Iranian option until Maydoon opened last year. Billed as a modern Persian restaurant, first-time restaurant owners Idean and Jen Farid’s Maydoon features a striking white dining room inspired by classic Persian design, with recessed arches, patterned tiles and gold chandeliers. Despite the elegant decor, the vibe is relaxed and the food comes out fast, making it a great lunch pick.
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I’d been wanting to enjoy a proper sit-down meal at Maydoon, Idean Farid’s new school Persian restaurant at 1501 16th St., Suite 111 in midtown Sacramento, since it first opened in June 2020. Takeout had to suffice during much of the pandemic, but with the outdoor patio and white-gold dining room now open, I made the trip down for dinner the other week to check it out. Farid cooked with his father Mohammed at M.
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A Taste of Maydoon plate which includes chicken served with mixed greens, must khiar, hummus, pita and rice on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Idean Farid grew up in his father Mohammad’s Persian restaurant in Rancho Cordova, then set out to open his own place as an adult. Soon after opening Maydoon in June 2020, he recruited his dad to come help with some more traditional dishes.
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Maydoon Restaurant is known for its exceptional Persian cuisine, generous portion sizes, and welcoming service. The diverse menu features popular options such as chicken shish kebab, tender lamb shank, and a falafel bowl, along with flavorful stews like Gheymeh and fesenjoon. One standout dish is the Maydoon bowl.
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Choose between mediterranean caesar salad or ash reshteh, then between cornish kabob, baghali polo lamb, or gheymeh, and end with either baklava pop tart or saffron cardamom cake.
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- Rating: 4.6/5 (621 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 1501 16th St. Ste 111 Sacramento, California - Categories: Persian/Iranian- Read more on Yelp
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