I am Persian and grew up eating my mom's home cooking so I can tell you that this place is... read more absolutely delicious. My mom and I ordered a large entree and shared. We got one skewer of kabob barg and one of the chicken kabob with bones. I meant to take a picture but ate it too quickly to do so. The service was great too - very quick and friendly. We went for dinner but it looked like they had great lunch specials as well. Definitely try it out if you want some authentic Persian cuisine!! read less

Great lunch special and tasty food! I got the chicken kabobs which came on a bed of jasmine rice. The... read more rice was amazing and I could have eaten the place alone. The chicken was deliciously seasoned. Before the main entree the lunch special included hummus and a small salad. Of course the pita bread with all this. The restaurant is quaint and great for people watching. read less

Had the beef kebab, well seasoned and delicious! Hummus is fresh, salad was delicious

Ordered for the first time last week and it was AMAZING!!!!! We always order from ravagh and have tried a... read more few local Persian places, this is by far the most cost effective and delicious. The cucumber yogurt is good, but does have huge cucumbers. read less

A great place to stop in for a delicious lunch. 12.50 for beef or chicken kebab with rice, salad, and... read more hummus or eggplant. VERY generous portion - could easily become two meals if you're not super hungry. I had the beef, which was tender and flavorful. Add some hot sauce and yogurt sauce and wrap it in a pita and those flavors just pop. Would love to come back if I'm in the area. read less

I'm about to break it down for anyone reading these reviews! I've been coming here for the past 5 or... read more so years and the foods only gotten better! Yes, this place is cash only but t hats probably the only drawback. Everything I've ordered from the menu has been delicious and so fresh. I usually come for the lunch menu and order "strips of beef" and ask them to prepare it medium rare and it always comes out delicious but I've had chunks of beef, Cornish hen, barg and everything's always been amazingly good. The lunch menu comes with a fresh salad as soon as you order, baba ganoush or hummus for your appetizer, your main entree, and it's topped off with some Persian tea. I usually opt for the baba ganoush but honestly I've never left disappointed. Even though I order from the lunch special, the portion size is huge and I often leave with left overs. When they serve the tea, they also bring sugar cubes that have saffron on the bottom of it so it gives a subtle yet delicious flavor. The white sauce is super thick and creamy and the green sauce is really flavorful- a tad spicy but it complements the food really well 🙂
If you're still reading, then you'll get my biggest secret on the menu -- the Persian ice cream!!! The yellow color may turn some people off but it beats any ice cream you've had. It's filled with saffron, rose water, pistachios. It's so creamy and not so sweet but very rich, in a good way! And you can definitely share it with someone else
Definitely try this place though because you won't be disappointed!! read less

Came here for lunch with colleagues. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.  I had the beef slide... read more lunch special and it was so much food! read less

This is one of the best Persian food in New York if not it has the best chicken kebabs in... read more New York taste super clean and lemon flavor is perfect when I eat Miraj I feel healthy so the name does do itself justice ! read less

Excellent Service and Delicious Authentic Food on a very busy Saturday eve! Arrived early because our group was coming from... read more a distance to meet together midway. Snagged a lovely table for - six, and while we had to wait fifteen minutes for one couple to arrive, the wait staff did not hassle us, They were extremely pleasant from the get go, bringing us water, pita bread and butter and wine glasses immediately (it's BYOB). We ordered appetizers once we the others arrived - hummus, baba ganoush, samboosehs, shepherds salads. All delicious. While we were nibbling away they asked if we'd like to order. We did, but asked not to be served until we were finished with our starters. Then they brought salads for everyone with delicious white sauce on the side. We had a chance to sit for a few minutes and digest before our mains arrived; Lamb shank with Green rice, Kibbe  Kobidehs, Chicken Sultana, Bronzini, Kebob Tikka. I had 1/2 basmati rice and 1/2 grilled veggies with mine. And I still could not finish all my rice!  Everyone was very happy with the food. And then, after a short while they cleared our plates, asked if we'd like dessert (are they kidding, we knew about the Persian ice cream) and we did order desserts, coffees and  turkish coffee. I had to quit after the Kibbe, but I had to taste the pistachio ice cream. HEAVEN!  So all in all - a terrific meal. We were there just over two hours and all were delighted. read less

One of the best tasting kabobs I have ever had.
Portions were very generous too.
Best kept secret in Murray Hill.

The food was absolutely delicious and the portion sizes are huge!! Excellent overall experience, highly recommended!! You guys should check... read more this place out. I got the chicken shish, which was cooked perfectly, the meat was soft and tender, the meal included rice which was also perfect. Side note the Baklawa wasn't the freshest so I don't know if it was just my batch or if this is issue. read less

I had Miraj cater my daughter's 1st birthday party yesterday. Not only were they super accommodating (thank you Mohamed) they... read more were priced fair. And the best part of all.. the food was DELICIOUS.
The 50 people at her party were all raving about the food.
We ordered
Kabab Barg
Basmati Rice
Salad
Bandemajan (eggplant app)
Roasted Tomato and Veggies
They even threw in a sweets platter and a hummus platter - which was very kind.
Everyone kept asking where it was from. read less

It's always a pleasure to eat food from Miraj. Normally my friends and I order a combination platter with a... read more mix of all the grilled meats, rice and grilled vegetables. All the meat - lamb, chicken, beef and Cornish hen is delicious and flavorful. A combination platter can feed 4 adults and then some, so it's definitely worth the ~$45 it costs. read less

Really UNDOUBTEDLY best kebab and service in the city.
I have been here several times with groupes of upto 10 people.... read more They have large seating spaces and great service.
I have had almost all of their kebabs and few of stews. There were all delicious and the portions were huges.
The zereshk polo is palatable and mouthwateringly delicious. You can also mix and match any kind of rice with any combination of kebab you like.
Last but not least, the appetizers are superb particularly Kashkebademjon and most important the PERSIAN ICE-CREAM EVER read less

Best Mediterranean food I've tried in Manhattan. We ordered combination platter this dish is enough for 2-3 it depends on... read more how much they eat. The food came in about 15 min. read less

I had such an amazing experience at this establishment! The food and service was amazing .. we were seated right... read more away and a few moments later we were served pita and salad along with water. Our food did not take long whatsoever. I ordered the lamb kebab platter, and might I say the lamb was SO juicy and bursting with flavor I was hooked instantly! this place has treated me so well and I can't wait to be back again. read less

Where the Food Leans Toward the Healthful Overall, the outstanding food and great prices at Miraj make it easy to overlook the lackluster surroundings and service flaws.... read more The fact that much of the menu leans to healthful fare is a bonus. read less

Wonderful restaurant in Murray Hill. I have eaten lunch here several times. They have a very reasonable lunch special that... read more includes a choice of two appetizers and a main course. I recommend the eggplant dish and the fish, which comes with a salad and rice. Delicious! The service was impeccable. read less

Ordered delivery and was pleasantly surprised by this really tasty food! Recommend. Grape leaves were delicious, kabobs really good as... read more well.
Thumbs up! read less

The food here is excellent! Everything is packed with flavor and robustness. My friend and I are intrigued by middle... read more eastern food, so we decided to try the lunch special there. The presentation of the food was so classy that I took several pictures. The meat was flavorful and melted in our mouths. The side dishes were very tasty, every bite was an amazing experience. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was lovely. Everything exceeding our expectations. read less

I ordered a steak barg and a chicken kabob. They delivered it to my hotel in less than 40 minutes.... read more Btw they have FREE delivery!! Very good quality in terms of their meat selection. I will definitely order again when I'm in NYC. After a long day this food really hit the spot. read less

Will start with complain - cash  only that is only bad thing - otherwise food was outstanding - and a... read more lot - bring your own booze- waiter friendly - read less

Lunch special was amazing. Food was delicious. I haven't tried delivery yet but came in to have lunch and décor... read more was  beautiful along with the good food. Hope to have a good experience with delivery in the future as I will definitely be ordering from here. SO happy that they opened up. read less

This restaurant is grand opening. Being an early dinner bird, I got lamb shank, rice, grilled vegetables, salad and eggplant... read more side dish for $20. Incredible.
They have a good view at the corner of park ave and 35th street.
Strongly recommend it. read less

Amazing halal Persian food! The meat is cooked perfectly so it's not so chewy but not over cooked either.
I... read more got the chicken and lamb with half saffron and half cherry rice - a must try. It comes with a small side salad, pita bread, white sauce, and a tangy green sauce.
The meat beats Ravagh Persian Grill in my opinion. read less

I always get the chicken sultani or the beef. The meat is moist and delicious. They have different options of... read more rice white, brown and green. Also if you don't just want rice on your plate you can get half rice and French fries or vegetables. They also give complimentary salad and bread and a lot of white sauce! For dessert I got the rice pudding I love how it wasn't very sweet it was perfect. Definitely try this place out! read less

What a little gem in the neighborhood! I can see this becoming our go-to-place this winter (an the rest of... read more the year, why not?).
Perfect when you want something healthy, yummy, filling and casual but not in the mood for a chainy place (LPQ, Nanoosh, Fields Good Chicken).
We had the Chicken Breast Kebab, which comes with rice and a roasted tomato. You can substitute the rice for grilled veggies of French fries (I tried both and delish!). The chicken is marinated in bliss!!
Your tummy and wallet will be happy after this meal.
A plus: It's BYOB. So you can spice up a midweek dinner with your desired bottle of wine.
Another plus: If you work nearby they have a lunch special for $11.5, a steal in Midtown for this quality of food.
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Lunch specials!
The pita here is the bomb (I think it's whole wheat). You get a choice of hummus or eggplant,... read more and a side salad, rice and grilled vegetables.
I got #1 char-broiled strips of beef (medium) and they were done to perfection. They also have a green sauce (my friend nicknamed it spicy chimichurri) that adds a nice kick.
For three of us, it came out to $14-15 including tax and tip, which is not a bad deal for Murray Hill. read less

Miraj Persian and Mediterranean grill was like a warm hug to the tummy's soul. I had the #1 lunch special,... read more which was juicy beef, cooked and sliced to a quality generally reserved for gods who may then delegate it to their kings and many wives. No mere mortal should be privileged to dine on such delicacies, yet Miraj makes it available to the masses at a menial price of 11.50 before 3pm. The complimentary salad served alongside their house made dressing from a yogurt base, basket of hot and ready pita, with fresh, family recipe hummus only brings this already heavenly meal to another dimension. If you want an uppercut to the taste buds from the best Mediterranean cuisine on Long Island, come visit miraj and it's fantastic staff! You'll enter as a peasant, and leave a god! read less

Miraj Healthy Grill really seems to be a mirage, because so many people pass over this place like it's a... read more figment of their imagination. I work a block away from here and none of my coworkers had heard of this place. Maybe it's the generic name or the unassuming storefront, but we've got a hidden gem on our hands.
The lunch specials here will fill you up with Mediterranean goodness for $11.50 (pre-tax/tip). You will get a LOT of food, including a salad, charred vegetables, pita bread, hummus/eggplant dip, and a mountain of yellow and white basmati rice. Seriously, if I had to make one gripe, it's that they give me way too much rice.
I've gotten the beef chunks and lamb kebab, which have both exceeded my expectations. The meat is juicy and expertly flavored. The meat holds its own, but can be bolstered with the green spicy chutney or its milder yogurt-based cousin.
If you're looking for a sit down dinner, this place has always had seating available when I went. I had their lamb chops, which at $20 for 6 pieces, is an absolute steal.
Service is attentive and the ambiance is conservatively festive, but really, you come here for the food. read less

My brother always told me about this place and he finally took me here 2 years back. I love coming... read more here. I always come here for my birthday. My brother loves coming here also. I came here again last night with my family and we all enjoyed it. read less

Amazing place. Always 100% satisfied with the food. The portions are huge and I always bring enough food home for... read more another meal. Definitely recommend this place.. the only Persian grill I've tried who serves brown rice. It is cash only but that's nothing to complain about when the food is worth trying! read less

Best food in Long Island for meat lovers, vegetarians, and health watchers! Delicious!

This is one of the best spots for lunch in midtown hands down. The food here is fresh and hot!... read more The amount of food you get with the lunch special is great. Salad, pita, entree. The white and green sauce are very good! If you have not tried Miraj yet I would recommend you do! read less

Amazing food... I ordered vegetarian kebob and it was awesome... the eggplant ratatouille was one of the best i have... read more ever had... read less

Best koobideh ever, tender and delicious . The atmosphere and service was prompt, personable, and extremely professional.

Wow the lunch special here is killer. It is a great value considering the amount of food you get for... read more the price.
My Dad and I went here for lunch since the location is so convenient. I had the chicken soup and French fries because I was not very hungry. He had the grilled chicken lunch special which came with babaganoush or hummus and a pita bread in addition to an entree with basmati rice. I sampled a bit of everything and it was truly delicious. In addition, the wait staff is very attentive so the service is excellent
Will be back. read less

Excellent food. Tastes so fresh & flavorful. Got take out & didn't realize how big the portions would be compared... read more to the price. Will definitely order again! read less

We had such a nice dinner at Miraj.
I was driving and we suddenly saw the restaurant.
The location is a bit... read more dark and hidden.
Service was great, the iranian waiter is so nice and professional.
We had hummus, falafel, a beautiful stew with beans  and lemon served with rice, babaganoush .
Baklava was so good and we also got a complementary amazing iranian tea.
Also they bring you pita bread and a delicious yogurt sauce.
The food was very  good and not expensive at all.
I recommend this place.
we will go back. read less

Def recommend it!
The host was nice with us, and walked us through our options. He was also flexible in... read more giving us options to try many things. read less

Great Persian food with good portions. They give you tea for dessert on the house. Love this place my favorite restaurant

Delicious food good welcoming staffing clean place fresh food happy to eat there will go back there Thanks

Im Persian and this is the best Persian food in nyc. Hands down. The lunch special is great (chicken-joojeh) and... read more the hummus. Amazing staff and very generous with amount of food. Must try read less

Outstanding food and never disappoints.  Have ordered from here many times and the their food is the best Persian food... read more around.  Portions are generous.  The restaurant is a hidden gem. read less

We truly enjoyed the flavors, the taste,  and the service.
I admit to not being familiar with the Mediterranean/Persian menu, but... read more I saw familiar items. I ordered a beef kabob with basmati rice. My husband ordered a gyro plate. There is no alcohol, but we brought wine and they opened it. No corkage fee. What a deal! Everything tasted fresh. Great service. Baklava for dessert. Very reasonable prices and leftovers. Check out menu on line. They deliver. We will be back when we come to the city. read less

Love this place! I regularly order take out - the food is delicious and the portions are large! I can't... read more comment on eating in or the service but whenever I've gone to pick up the food is ready on time and the staff are friendly. Try the lunch specials or early dinner specials for great value. read less

The food is delicious. I am used to eating Persian food often and know what good Persian food is. This... read more restaurant does a great job! The staff is very friendly and helpful as well. Make sure to check it out. read less

Went here twice for lunch and the food was amazing. He place is very clean and elegant looking. The servers... read more were attentive and kept coming back to check in with us. The first time I came, I ordered beef and it was well cooked; I had no issue. The second time, I ordered a different kind of beef and realized it was not cooked as well as I would've liked. I forgot to mention that I wanted it well done. I'm sure if I had asked them to cook it some more they would have but I didn't bother. Nonetheless, it was still good. I hope to come back. Price is very good, especially for the amount of food you get. read less

Can't believe this gem was in my neighborhood and it's taken me this long to come here!!!! The food is... read more so delicious!!! Huge portions which I love!!! They give you pita at the table! And a mini jug of white sauce and salad before your meal!!! Believe me I almost drank the jug it's so amazing but save it to pour over your basmati rice if you get a platter dish!!! Super friendly staff!! Even gave us a complimentary appetizer dish with hummus, some eggplant thing and another thing I wish I knew the name of but will most definitely order the next time I come!!! Pleaseee try this place! You will not regret it!!! read less

We had friends over for dinner and ordered the chicken, lamb chops, kubideh, and barg.  Included with rice, and grilled... read more vegetables.  The food was cooked to perfection, the delivery was on time and the taste was amazing! Thanks Miraj.  #PersianFood read less

Great food and great service. Definitely coming back next week. A new neighborhood gem.

Great food, great service! The cucumber and green sauce are fantastic poured over anything you order. The Lamb was perfectly... read more cooked and the chicken was spiced up so well. Plenty of complimentary pita to share with the table (I probably had like five pieces myself). Prices are very manageable. All around was very pleased! read less

Love when a new place is great. Ordered the lunch special through Seamless for pickup - the chicken and eggplant... read more were excellent, and loved the green chutney and yogurt sauce. Some of the best kebab I've had and great prices. read less

Ive been coming for here for years! Persian food is my favorite so I am very selective where I get... read more persian food from. Meat tastes so good! White sauce is on point. My family always gets the family combination which is about $35 for large skewer of boneless chicken, large skewer of beef kabob, and large skewer of beef steak along with bread,salad, rice.
-they only accept cash.
- looks like most of the people who wrote a bad review are complaining about their service. I've mostly order their food to go, so can't speak for service. read less

Good food for a decent price. They do not accept credit cards, so be sure to bring cash.

Food was amazing. The best Persian food I have had a long time. Portions are big and the price is good.

This place serves good quality Persian food. I have brought many friends from different parts of the world here and... read more they all like the flavor. service is also as accommodating as one could expect. the pricing is also very reasonable for New York. The place is BYOB, so bring your own booze. read less

Small restaurant but the food is amazing. Portion sizes are generous and service was great. Dishes like the beef barg... read more and chicken breast were made to perfection. read less

This place is great. Huge portions. Delicious/fresh food. Chicken was nice and moist (yeah people hate that word). Grilled vegetables... read more were nicely prepared. Big fan read less

One of my favorite places ! Love there chicken kobediah platter !! A must try if your around the area... read more ! It's always crazy packed on weekends but it's worth the wait ! read less

Good chicken and lamb. The orange saffron rice is a must try. Good prices. The lunch special for $10 during... read more weekday is really nice. read less

One of the best Persian foods in the area! We always order to go, which is always on point. Much... read more better than ravagh when it comes to flavor. read less

Delicious, authentic cuisine. Unbelievably reasonable prices. This is a BYOB restaurant.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!! Best food in town. I come here at least twice a week. I even just did catering... read more for work for lunch and the deal was UNREAL!!! For 20 people they gave us SO much food for an unbelievable price!!! Will definitely cater again. Highly recommend, the food is so fresh and delicious! read less

I stumbled upon this restaurant walking down the street from Starbucks, and decided to look at the menu. The first... read more thing I noticed was that it had a really extensive menu, and really reasonable pricing. I decided to try it out, as I had not seen many Persian restaurants in this part of Murray Hill. I took an order to go and waited at the bar while my order was prepared. I got the sliced beef early bird dinner special, and it was a steal! It was tasty and really filling. I didn't expect so much food for the price, let alone such delicious food. The decor was really pleasant and relaxing, and I definitely want to come here again for dine-in, when I'm not in a rush. The service was quick and friendly, too. This is a superb addition to E 34th St. read less

Great lunch special and you get a good amount of food. Everything was tasty and definitely recommend.

Best chicken kebab barg, with the largest portions I've ever seen! It was crowded when I went but there was... read more a party happening in the back room. Even though you probably won't have room for dessert try the Persian ice cream! read less

This restaurants is so good! They are cash only which I constantly forget but there are plenty of banks and... read more ATM around them. They are BYOB do you can bring your own alcoholic beverages and they graciously provide ice glasses and even uncork yours wine for you. The food is so delicious!!! When I go I normally get the combination platter with green rice. The customer service is excellent as well you get treated very well and are served very quickly. Such a great place not only for dinner but lunch as well as they have lots of lunch options for dine in/take out that are quick. read less

YUMMY I'm persian so trust me I know good persian food and this place ROCKS! the food is consistently fresh... read more and yummy and the service is excellent. I recommend for lunches and dinners read less

Really enjoyed my lunch special. Lamb kabob with saffron rice served with a salad, plenty of dressing which is unusual... read more for New York, and hummus with a little Olive on it. The only thing that was not perfect was the grilled zucchini was burnt to a crisp. I love zucchini. But that's really a minor problem. I'm sure I could have asked them to bring me another serving that wasn't burned read less

Food was excellent, customer service is okay. They should be to more attractive and bubbly! Everything we tried was so fresh.

Awesome food!  Owner is present and a great personality.  Best eggplant ratatouille ever!  Hummus and pita were great!  Lunch special... read more is a great value and is great tasting too! read less

Dollar per dollar around here this is a pretty darn good place to eat. The meat is well seasoned and... read more fresh.  A foodie from NYC and I was looking for a great local spot to eat at. This was it!!! Don't expect it to be nice inside, it's just a regular place but I'm sure you will be surprised with how delicious it is!!! read less

Incredible Persian food! The lunch special is a great price for the amount of food you get!

Sometimes it's good to go with the instinct....and backed up by a quick look on google maps rating:-) Walking around... read more Park and lower midtown to try some pizza joints, I saw Miraj after having a slice at DJ Pizza. It was mostly empty at 6:30 on Tuesday but the menu looked authentic. I ordered Beef Kobidah as I have been trying to make it at home with varied success and wanted to see how tender theirs would be. First pleasant surprise were two hot small pitas and although I had enough of carbs from the pizza, the hot and crispy pita was too tempting. A few minutes later came my order in a rectangular plate and serving size was more befitting for Texas than NYC. I thought there would be one piece but there were actually too long pieces. Quite a bargain at $14 but the home run was the taste and juiciness!! I guess I need to get back to the proverbial drawing board, ie, my kitchen and continue to work on my recipe:-)
Also tried their house Baklava, which was good and crispy, but I wish it was not swimming in the syrup. Turkish coffee at the end put a fine closing to a great meal. read less