Absolutely delicious food, and it was served very quickly!! Our server was also really friendly and helpful when we were unsure of what to order. This was our first time eating Persian food and we will absolutely come back here again. This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Absolutely try the saffron ice cream. Literally everything we ate was delicious. We had no idea what some of the spices were in our food, but it was amazing either way. We look forward to eating here again!
5 stars is way too low for this restaurant. As someone who regularly eats Persian food and was visiting from Las Vegas, the quality of this joint is unmatchable. You can tell the Chef takes their time and cook. If your in Salt Lake City area and you don’t eat here, your gonna miss out.
It was our first time trying Persian food, and my mom and I absolutely loved it! The restaurant is beautiful, with lovely music and a great atmosphere. The service was excellent, and we really appreciated the recommendations. Most importantly, the food was delicious. We also tried their Persian teas, which were amazing. We had such a wonderful time and would definitely come back!
PP Amars 2026 · Google
★★★★★We flew to Salt Lake City from Philadelphia for a conference and wanted to find a good Persian restaurant while we were here. After reading the reviews and hearing from a few locals that this place was really good, we decided to give it a try—and we’re so happy we did.
From the moment we walked in, the experience was wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious. The Vaziri, chicken kebab, koubideh and especially the barg were all fantastic—perfectly cooked and full of flavor.
We’ve tried Persian restaurants in bigger cities like DC and Los Angeles, and this place can easily stand alongside them. It was such a pleasant surprise and truly one of the highlights of our trip.
And one more thing—don’t leave without trying the saffron ice cream. It was hands down the best saffron ice cream we’ve had anywhere in the United States.
If you’re in Salt Lake City and love Persian food, this place is a must-visit :)
Just had our lunch at Sumac Cafe and it was wonderful! We had beef and chicken Koobeedeh kabob, Tahdig (topped with Gheymeh stew) and they were all excellent. As hot beverage we had saffron tea and mint tea and had Saffron ice cream as dessert, again very good. If you are in Salt Lake City and craving Persian cuisine, look no further!
Delicious food, attentive service, outdoor seating (and dog friendly). We were impressed at the amount of food given with the kebabs, and the flavors were fantastic. The lemon chicken kebab was our favorite, though they were all good. And the tiramisu for dessert was a perfect finish. We'll definitely be back!
DELICOUS! Amazing options and incredible portions. My new favorite place to eat, EASY! I got the Mast o Khyar (I am craving more as I type this) & the Beef Barg, my friend got the Chicken Barg. Also the saffron tea was PERFECT. Absolutely going back to try more!
My friend recommend this place to me and after looking at the menu, I decided to go there. It was on a weekday and there were not many customers inside, maybe 3 tables. The staff were super nice and attentive. They recommend dishes that were great and when they brought the foods they saw that I had airpods in my ears (I was just watching Youtube since I went alone) and she spoke to me by whispering. This shows how much they care because I could have been on a call or something. The restaurant is well decorated with nice ambient music. The foods were delicious. I love the appetizer (eggplant with yogurt) and the kabab were flavorful and tender. The eggplant soup I took home was well packed and very good as well. I also tried Persian tea and it was nice and aromatic and they brought it at the right temperature. I will definitely be back for other dishes in the menu and recommend this place to anyone looking for good foods.