Caspian Grill - Review - North Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

"Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall between a liquor store and a gas station, Caspian Grill is a Persian and Mediterranean restaurant that’s no-frills to its core—ordering takes place at the counter, and half of the apps arrive pre-packaged in takeout containers. You can easily pop in for a quick meal at lunch or dinner, but Caspian Grill feels especially well-suited for large-format catering and takeout. Start with some kashke bademjan—the eggplant dip has a subtle smokiness to it—then get some chicken koobideh and any of the Persian stews to round out the meal. There’s also a “Texas-sized” order of baklava, which is basically a giant slab of the otherwise classic walnut dessert. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary