Omaha restaurants.

Ahmads Persian Restaurant

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For three star Middle Eastern, try Ahmad's Persian Cuisine in Omaha. Know before you go: this place features live music. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features a full bar.

User Reviews of Ahmads Persian Restaurant

Decent food, watch out for the beer!

The food is pretty good. The falafel was a lot more dry than I like. I think that it's baked instead of being deep fried for a brief period of time. The baba ghanoush portion size was a lacking, it was good, but very small amount for the price ($6.75). Those aren't even the problems that I encountered! The following is my fault for not being a better consumer, but I wanted to warn everyone. I decided to have a few Kronenberg 1664s. I like the beer, pretty good stuff. These, of course, were not on the menu. When I got the bill I was shocked to find out that each bottle of Kronenberg was $8 a piece. That is ridiculous because $8 is how much it costs for a six pack! Watch out for the price gouging at Ahmad's!
openlist - user review - 06/20/2008

Best service ever and food's great too

I declare unreservedly that the best service I have ever had at a restaurant was Ahmad's. Here's the story. I had eaten at Ahmad's once several years ago and wanted to go there again on my way through Omaha on a road trip back to SF from Chicago. I was running late, so I called from on the road to ask "how late are you open?" Ahmad himself answered "How late do you want me to be open? We usually close at around 9 on Sundays." I said I might not get there until 9:30 or so; he said that was fine, just to come on in when I got there. It looked like they were closed, b/c there were chairs on top of tables, etc. But I walked in and said "hello?" Ahmad came out of the kitchen and said "Welcome! I have been waiting for you." He then proceeded to cook the meal for me himself. I had planned to take it to go, but he insisted that I stay, opened a bottle of wine and joined me at the table. The food and conversation were excellent!
openlist - user review - 05/09/2008

Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

1.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I have talked about going here for quite some time and finally decided last night to try it. What a disappointment! The mixed drinks were truly awful and they each cost $10.00. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz T.

2.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I came for lunch at 11AM because I had to catch a flight at 2PM--I almost missed it because the food took a lifetime and a half. After we ordered I think the cook had to do some…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Excellence

My wife was new to Omaha and so Ahmad's was her first taste of Persian food. She didn't like her chicken, and Ahmad himself made her a new meal and it was awesome. It is now her restaurant of choice for special occasions.
openlist - user review - 12/30/2007

Outstanding Middle Eastern Food

I'll make this simple: I live in Detroit for years, the undisputed hotbed of Middle Eastern cuisine in the US. I dined at dozens and dozens of Persian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants. Without a doubt, the food at Ahmad's is the best Persian cuisine I've ever tasted, and the wine list provides the perfect complement to meal selections.
openlist - user review - 12/08/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Renata C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Driving across the country, I get really excited when approaching a city because I assume the food will be better than the generic (though edible) Costco-supplied food restaurants (or, mostly, GMO,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorites in Omaha, though it is expensive. With drinks, the bill will be around $80 with tip. The daily specials (Chicken, Salmon, Steak, etc.) are incredible. If you're downtown and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheng S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty good Persian restaurant. Unfortunately a little pricey since it's down in the Old Market area. Try Sinbad's near 90th & Maple for some Halal meals.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Atmosphere! Took my mom and aunt before a concert @ the QWest. The owner played a drum set and some people where dancing. Very fun and great food. Should probably call ahead to see if they…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I loved this restaurant, Persian was a new experience for us and I have never had a better lamb shank in my life(granted I dont eat lamb often at all due to the risk of really bad food).…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerry G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been intending to try this place for years and finally went there with my husband and family for my birthday dinner this year. We thought it was a little overpriced by Omaha standards, although…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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After dinner....

....you should smoke from the hookah. It's nice. Their food is great, and the presentation is r...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Great Persian Food

The food here is amazing if you like Indian type food. Everything tastes amazing and its not that s...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by David K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Persian...I don't know if there are any other Persian restaurants in Omaha. Most of the dishes are very similar, but good: saffron-yellowed basmati rice, meat in a brown sauce, sliced bananas.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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Another fine Omaha establishment

The food was wonderful, the staff very friendly and helpful, small/cozy restaurant with a very nice atmosphere. Will dine here again.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Ahmad's Persian Cuisine

The scentuous aroma of spices and seasonings greets you as you walk passed Ahmad's Persian Cuisine i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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wGuides.com

omaha's only persian restaurant, one of only a handful in the region, offers fine middle eastern dining. a small, intimate dining room dressed in bright blue walls and ornate tapestries and linens features...
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Yahoo! Travel

I love Ahmad's and now make sure to go 4-5 times a year or whenever I can. There's a dish with Pomegranate sauce that is to die for. Sometimes Ahmad has made it special for us when not on
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Wcities

omahaos only persian restaurant, one of only a handful in the region, offers fine middle eastern dining. a small, intimate dining room dressed in bright blue walls and ornate tapestries and linens features...
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TripAdvisor

we decided to try out this restaurant one weekend after hearing rave reviews from friends but were thoroughly.....
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