We passed by this place a few times on the way to Laleh and it always enticed us to come in and try for some reason. Unfortunately, it looks like one of our esteemed colleagues just beat us to the punch (again!)

Sure, this place is behind all the other places, in the alley. But it's a clean alley. Inside looks a little bit grungy, but at least the cutlery looks clean enough.
The quirkiness continues as the waitress patiently explained the menu to us and took our order. Did I mention she is Korean and had on her "Wang" (that's a giant food manufacturer) apron? Friendly though, which helped, as she explained that, sorry, fully half the menu was no longer available (I'm not sure if it was that night or "forever"). And that was the interesting half. How about the "stews"? No, that's out too. Oh, and sorry, the home-made dough (the drink) was also not available.
Never mind, we satisfied ourselves with a soltani and chicken kebab plate. They started us off with, yes, the pita, cheese, herbs (just cilantro actually) and big chunks of onion. The chef/cook immediately started up the grill while we munched and watched cheesy Persian soap opera's.

Aaah, but big thumbs up to the food that came quickly. Koobideh was very juicy and tasty, no burnt bits at all. This was topped (I think) by the chicken, so juicy, so tender, I didn't even need a knife to cut it (which was good, because I didn't have one). The rice was usual, but I like the grilled tomatoes weren't burnt beyond recognition.

Good? Yah. For cheap eats, I might hit here instead of the much busier Yaas up a few blocks. Now if only they would bring back the last half of the menu and all the other good bits. I'll be coming back and eyeing them for sure. It doesn't hurt that Laleh is just around the corner either...