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Bandar Restaurant
825 Fourth Ave
San Diego, CA 92101-6121
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#194 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Persian
  • Price range*: $20-$30
  • Address: 825 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6121
  • Phone:  (619) 238-0101
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“Doesn't live up to Persian origins”
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2 of 5 stars
jessiedaisy 1 contribution
California
Jul 9, 2009

I went to Bandar after reading several reviews and found it disappointing. The restaurant lacked true Persian roots (as was advertised), but if it was any consolation, the Chicken Barg was one of the best Chicken Tandoori-like dishes I've ever had. more

“Went for lunch; had the...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 13, 2008

Went for lunch; had the vegetarian eggplant stew - very tasty. Huge serving of food! I'll definitely be going back to try some other menu items. more

“Saffron is king here...”
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4 of 5 stars
Chelsea858 26 contributions
Aug 7, 2008

Saffron is king here. Love the food. more

“Very good Persian food!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

Very good Persian food! more

“been once, would like a...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 22, 2008

been once, would like a repeat...i love the rice with fruit...mmm more

“Best Persian in town...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 16, 2008

Best Persian in town. . .the koobideh melts in your mouth and tadigh always available! more

“Large portions. Large...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 10, 2008

Large portions. Large prices. C'mon, for kabobs and rice? Really? more

“Undeniably best Persian...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

Undeniably best Persian food in town. more

“bad Iranian food and...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 5, 2008

bad Iranian food and service. too bad there are no good Iranian rest. in SD more

“Juicy kabobs and good...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2008

Juicy kabobs and good eggplant dishes. A reasonable persian place downtown. more

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Bandar Restaurant Address

825 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6121
Tel: (619) 238-0101
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.