John S
Google
I recently dined at Bijan for the first time. The atmosphere was alright, nothing too special, and I wish they had booths like at other restaurants. The food, however, was quite good. I ordered the Chicken Barg, which I would rate 4.5/5 as some pieces were dry. The rice, however, was excellent, earning a 5/5 as it was the best rice I’ve tasted in Houston, and I’ve been to many Persian restaurants. I also appreciated that the bill was $4.00 cheaper overall than the average Persian restaurants in town.
However, I did have a few issues during my visit. The Must-o-Khyar was portioned way too small and lacked salt, which was a bit disappointing. I would rate it 3.5/5. Near the end of my meal, I had to wait a while for my check, and it seemed like the waiters weren’t fully paying attention. I had to ask the buslady to notify them that I wanted my check. When the waiter finally came, he asked me to hand him my card before the check arrived. I told him I would rather see the bill before handing over my card for an unknown amount. He then said he wanted to save a trip, which I felt was not very professional.
I like proactive waiters who anticipate my needs before I have to ask, and I felt this could be improved at Bijan. On a positive note, the waiter was nice near the end and asked me why I parked so far. I explained that the sign said “take-out parking only,” and I didn’t want to get my car towed. He reassured me that no one would tow my car, which was nice, and he also handed me a to-go menu. I appreciated his friendliness and helpfulness at that moment.
Would I go back? Perhaps; the jury is still out on that. If the service improves, I might consider giving it another try.
