ZK Grill

Great price for the amount of delightful dishes they have. Enjoy coming here with a great hospitality!

First time at ZK grill tonight, went there on a recommendation of a co-​worker and gotta say the food is very good! We stopped in around 7:30pm and they were out of lamb for the day so we ordered 2 beef combos… Like I said the food was good but not sure if they were having an off night (hey it happens) our order was to-​go and we didn’t think to check while still there (our bad) when we got home we realized we were missing the salad dressings and the grilled tomatoes, so bummed because I LOVE them. Also I wanted to try their saffron ice cream but they were also out… All in all we will definitely be going back but maybe just earlier in the day so they don’t run out of stuff and will make sure to check our order before leaving.

My husband and I eat ZK quite often — in fact, we just ordered from here last night and it reminded me to leave a review that is long overdue. I wish I could give a rundown of all their entrees and appetizers, but sadly, we both only order the same two items EVERY time (I know, how boring) but we just love how good it tastes! Chicken kabob and lamb combination plate with a mix of rice and salad (and two orders of baklava with a yogurt drink) and MMMMMM we are in heaven! That order comes out to $ 40, so it’s not really cheap but the quality is fantastic AND they serve you A LOT of food (6 pieces of each meat, a big bowl of salad and most likely 2 cups of rice.)
The only thing that irritates us is how they charge for the tzatziki sauce… 75 cents for a small serving. You have to pay for this because they don’t serve any sauce with the entrée, so it’s a minor annoyance but we just suck it up because the food is great.
Also, if you’re ordering in, your food is finished very quickly — 15 minutes tops. It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but when you’re hungry and you’re rushing home to watch your new favorite show… you seriously appreciate it.

After the 2^nd time, we know it’s for real. Excellent Persian food and excellent service. Don’t let the strip mall, casual environment fool you, the food is good.

Followed a friend’s recommendation and have thanked them for it. I really enjoy the grilled chicken and recently tried the delicious pomegranate vinaigrette on the side salad. Prompt, friendly service with healthy portions

I can’t believe I haven’t written a review for ZK Grill. I’ve been coming here for quiet sometime.
When I first came here I always wanted to try this place cause I love mediterranean food. So I walk in and i don’t know how to explain. There’s lots of booths and tables in the middle but hardly no one sits at the tables. I do see a few people but this is really a take-​out type of place. We ordered our food and had to wait 30 minutes for our food cause of so many people calling in orders. So you got to be patient.
You order at the counter and there is usually one person taking your order, packing up the take-​out, serving the food to the tables and cleaning up the tables. So the person taking the order is really busy.
I usually order the lamb wrap. Love the lamb. It’s grilled and always cooked perfectly. Nice and juicy with good flavor. The wrap has about four to five large pieces of lamb with lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions in a pita bread. When you put the yogurt sauce on the wrap, oh my goodness. So good. I’m in love with the lamb. It also comes with salad or fries. I get the salad. It’s a normal iceberg lettuce with tomatoes and cucumbers and you get your choice of your dressing. Not a real fan of the dressing but it’s ok.
My wife really likes the chicken entrée where she gets about 5 – 6 grilled chicken pieces with rice, salad, a grilled tomato and pita bread. One thing is the chicken seems a little dry but my wife uses my yogurt sauce from my wrap and it makes a ton of difference. So she really like that. The rice is really good and really enjoys the grilled tomato.
I’ve also had their beef skews. It’s basically ground beef with lots of spices. Pretty good but like the lamb the best.
So overall I love the food here. Really good. When I call in it usually takes between 15 – 30 minutes for your order to be ready so it’s best if you call in. I really don’t think there is any ambience at all. Very bland atmosphere. That’s why I’ve never eaten here. So I love the food for a semi-​quick Mediterranean fix. Enjoy.

I came in tonight, my second visit and this time I just had to write a review! I arrived just 10 minutes before closing the waitress could not of been any sweeter, and helpful! I’m wanted a vegetarian meal. She was so patient and created a delicious meal for me! I do wish there was more veggies on the menu but what I had was delightful!!! A delicious salad with grilled peppers and cucumber and a side of the most amazing eggplant dip!!! She let me know the secret they do update the menu annually so hopefully my wishes will come true! I love to support the local restaurants in my neighborhood and I will definitely be back again.

Just tried to place a pick up order and I had a few questions, the gal on the phone (Ella) told me I was wasting her time. So I decided to go to Saba’s instead. Heard Eden’s was really good too! Bad customer service = no business.

A hidden gem for authentic Persian food — these folks know how to marinate their skewers! Prices are absolutely right, the quality and taste are amazing, and there are Middle Eastern sweets for those that enjoy some sugar after dinner. Come eat here! They’re a wonderful local business.

I had a great experience at this place, dont let the name fool you. Its Mediterranean food and its delicious, they have a wide variety including lamb. I had the chicken shawarma and it was very tasty and the portions were rather large. The prices are kinda large also but well worth it. Try the different dressings they have for the salads they are very flavorful. No waiters but they did bring the food over once we made our order at the counter. Highly recommend this place if you are hungry and have a little extra dough.

11÷19÷15
Had a Groupon that was to expire last night, so took Mom for dinner. I’ve been enticing her to go since buying the coupon in July, but she could not remember ever dining here, so she kept saying no. She certainly remembered after taking one bite of her lamb entrée! All she kept saying was «Oh, wow» and «So good!,» over and over, and soon I began to chime in canon. But I am getting ahead of my updated review…
When we entered the restaurant, I almost did not recognize the place, since the atmosphere has certainly changed. The kitchen window is still there, but it’s now fronted by two tables, in the shape of an L, upon which the register is on one end, and styrofoam food containers and baklava and other pastries in to-​go containers are on the other end. Three walls have pretty mural photo wallpapers of lush green scenery and ruins on them, and there are lovely new plum/​burgundy cushioned booths installed. Perhaps the owners will open up the kitchen a bit more, to let us see more of the kitchen action. Being able to only see the kitchen staff’s faces gives me the willies, for some reason… Hehe! :)
After Mom had a few bites of her lamb entrée, with half-​saffron rice and half-​salad, she asked me to find more ZK Grill Groupons to use in the future.
I already knew that she loved the food here (so did I), so I am always looking out for ZK Grill deals. Have I told you yet about the Chicken and Filet entrée I ordered?
I also went with half-​saffron rice (yes, I still am allergic to rice, but I can’t say no to saffron rice, especially buttered saffron rice!) and half-​salad– you MUST try the champagne vinaigrette here, oh my goodness! Great portions, and even better still, great flavors and textures (meat, salad, and rice). I’ll forgo the chicken next time (nice color and slight grill flavor, but the texture was ALMOST on the tad-​dry side) and just go full-​on filet, but now that I think about it, I don’t think that’s even an option here (??). There’s lamb, lamb with ground beef (a la koubideh style), chicken shawarma, chicken and filet, but I don’t think there’s lamb and filet nor just filet. Hmm…
We ended our meal with Saffron ice cream, but instead of a scoop of ice cream and a cookie wafer placed on top, it’s now made into an ice cream sandwich between two wafers and pre-​packaged.
Same great ice cream flavors (rosewater, saffron, and pistachio) and little bits of pistachio bits for texture, but the wafers aren’t crispy anymore– the refrigeration has caused them to lose their crispiness. I hope the owners/​staff revert back to serving this dessert item like they used to, a scoop of ice cream with one wafer on top, and perhaps a second one upon request!

This is my go to place for Persian takeout. The eggplant dip is awesome and I love their beef and chicken kubideh. Everything is made fresh here, and its an ideal place to call in an order for a movie night at home. Don’t forget to ask for some sumac powder to add that sour salty flavor to the meat!

Got the groupon deal $ 10 for $ 20 worth of food and was craving Middle Eastern/​Meditteranean cuisine. Came in and was warmly greeted by Fatima? at the counter who seemed to be very friendly with all the customers and was a great hostess. I got the falafel appetizer which came with 3 falafels and a pita along with onions, tomatoes, etc. and the gyro plate combo which was a big portion that came with rice and was seasoned right along with some delicious french fries. Got a baklava for dessert as well, but it wasn’t that great and tasted pre-​packaged with huge chucks of sugar cubes at the bottom of the box which ruined the flavor.
*Only drawback is they play classical music… as stereotypical as it is, I was NOT expecting this and was hoping for the typical belly dancer, yalla habibi type music which they did not play :(
Lots of delicious food, got half packed for home and made for great leftovers too, will definitely return!

I was here once several months ago and wasn’t impressed with the look of it, but was pretty happy with my meal. I believe I had gotten the gyro (sans pita). Went the other day and was pleasantly surprised with the remodel, a huge improvement. I got the gyro again and it came with some yummy white and yellow (saffron?) rice that I really enjoyed. The service was good, the food was delivered very timely, and my friend and I did enjoy our food. I will definitely be back!

Decent. I have eaten here several times. Looks like they re-​modeled it recently. The menu has changed as well. Overall, pretty solid food and decent portions. We like the Persian room better, but obviously the prices are a lot higher over there. For a good Persian or Mediterranean fix, hit this place up. It’s worth it. Get a combo and double rice, and you’ll easily have two meals. You’ll have lunch for tomorrow. Prices are pretty reasonable. My favorite is the Gyro plate combo. They give you a good amount of meat with a lot of rice and a pita on the side. They have good yogurt dip and hummus.
My only knock or complain is the smell outside of the building. It’s like a sewage leak or busted pipe. There might be a drain hole around in the area, but when you walk up to the place, you always smell it. Then you walk in the restaurant and you are greeted with another powerful smell. Regardless, if you go there, you’ll see what I’m talking about.
Sorry no pics, I ordered it to go and forgot.

This is an update to my former review — and long overdue. My initial review was on 2÷2÷2015 following our first visit to ZK Grill (also known as Zaytoon Kabob Bistro) and I only gave it 2-​stars, not because the food was bad but the place was really dirty.
Several weeks following my review I received a direct email from their management through Unilocal with a very generous offer for us to return and give them another try. They explained that during that time period they were in the process of remodeling their entire restaurant, with the work taking place during the evenings, but still trying to stay open during business hours. While it was a gracious offer, and one that showed a lot of class — not only in the offer but what was said in the email — my wife still wasn’t enthusiastic about returning. But we did several months later.
When we walked in it didn’t look like the same place. It was still in the same strip mall, but it had undergone a «significant» remodel. I’ve included several photos so you can see for yourself. Compare these photos to all the previous photos posted on Unilocal (not only their location, but their food). It was a slightly different layout, but with new floors, tables, counter, menu display, and now food was served on white plates with silverware, no more plastic stuff. We still ordered from the counter and our food was delivered to us after we sat down.
The food, while good during our first visit, was even better. I’ve been back at least a dozen times since, occasionally I took photos when I remembered to take my camera. While we’ve tried «most» of their offerings, we’ve never tried any of their desserts because their portions are so large we can never finish them. I’ve never gotten through more than half of any of their plates; always taking the rest home. [Note: Their Combination Platter is excellent.]
Despite good food and the remodel, what my wife and I have constantly been impressed with is their service. They usually only have one person working the counter, who also delivers the food to the tables and walks around to help customers, but they are all very good. We particularly like three of the young lady’s that work there, all three are sisters.
I am very appreciative to their management for making such a generous offer. We’ve eaten at much higher scale places that haven’t shown this amount of class. As a result of this offer, and our experience, ZK Grill has become one of our «go-​to» places, which is good for us because it’s located very close to where we live.
I won’t go into describing the various menu offerings we’ve had; I’ll let the photos do the talking.

I blame my fellow Unilocalers for this one.
After reading all the great reviews on ZK Grill I knew I had to try it out. Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and there was only 1 other couple ordering food to go. I didn’t blame them the place was a hole in the wall I took my food to go also.
Service: I hope the lady at the counter was having a bad day and that was not her personality bc she didn’t have any.
Food: I ordered the shawarma sandwhich & the kabob + beef combo. The chicken tastes like rubber and lacked all flavor. The beef was chewy, not tender and I didn’t taste much flavor. The kabob was alright, needed some seasoning added to it to make it good but the was it was served it wasn’t. The fries… they were so white the blended in with the styraphome, tasted like card board and had NO salt on them. Fries should be golden and crispy and salted. That’s a French fry.
I do NOT recommend this place!

I absolutely love Mediterranean food.
I have been here a few times and have yet to be disappointed
The chicken entrée is very good and they give a large portion.
My favorite is the chicken shwarma wrap, which has so much flavor that I could not put down.
I wish they would give more pita bread with the hummus
The employees are always very nice, can’t wait to come back

Did you always wonder what Persian food is all about and wanted to try this colorful and flavorful cuisine? Look no further, because at ZK grill you can try this, in the US rather exotic cuisine, without having to go to an actual «fancy» restaurant and pay a ton of money.
ZK grill is more or less a fast food joint for Persian food but it is so much more than just fast food. They pretty much have a variety of national foods of Iran, and please don’t hesitate to ask the manager for a recommendation or an explanation of the items. They will be more than happy to help you out. Also, if you are there, and you have never had basmati rice cooked Persian style, then don’t leave this place until you tried it. It is the best.
If you are a boring person and don’t feel too brave, then they also have traditional gyros. But why go there to have gyros, right? P. S. Ask for saffron ice cream! You won’t regret it.

We like the food at this place, everything seems so fresh.
We had wraps (gyro and beef skewer). They come with fries or salad, we chose fries and ordered a shirazi salad side. We also got the stuffed grape leaves and they were delicious! They come in a plate with a pita, cucumbers, and yogurt dip. They were warm… I think I never had warm dolmeh but it was really good.
My beef skewer was not as tasty as usual, I do not know if it needed salt, spices or something, but it was not as good.
Everything else was great. Doogh was good but we still miss the home made one: (