Marie B.
Yelp
I had a late afternoon sennin-so shiatsu session in Kirkland and was looking for something substantial for a late lunch/early dinner (4/23/23). Using my trusty Yelp app, I decided to seek out Noon Cafe located in Kirkland's Totem Lake area. I enjoy Persian cuisine, so I looked forward to seeing their spin with starters, sandwiches, and pizza.
Noon Cafe was easy to locate using surface streets and proximate to I-405. Convenient and spacious shared parking lot at Totem Square, I found a spot right out front. First impression upon entering was clean, orderly, sleek with ample indoor seating. Their menu had a selection of nibbles like chips & cheese or fries, soups, salads, and a burger but you can tell their forte are with their pizza and sandwich selections.
I veered from the Mortadella that originally caught my eye and wasn't as adventurous to try Zaboon (veal tongue) or Maghz (brain) separately or as a combo. I ended up ordering the Bandari sandwich to go ($15.90). This is served warm with sliced fried beef sausages, fried onions, parsley, pickles, and their special spicy sauce. I opted for that, but one can request cheese and/or mushrooms for an additional charge.
After a brief wait, I was handed a fairly hefty takeout box from the friendly counter person. Omg, the tantalizing scents that was wafting from that box driving home to Shoreline! Once I arrived home and opened the box, I was amazed at the expertly wrapped, huge sandwich. Easily one sandwich could feed two or three people. It traveled well, unwrapped it, and dug in with that first bite.
My Yelp tag line mentions dazzling flavors and wow did Noon Cafe deliver! All the contents held together and melded well. Fantastic! I shared this with The Homie and he too deemed the Bandari as tasty. I brought the leftovers the next day to work and surprisingly tasted even better. That combination of ingredients and what comprises their special spicy sauce really makes this unique, delicious find.
Always satisfying to visit a spot for the first time and end up with an amazing, memorable experience. Noon Cafe - a worthy detour for delicious food with a Persian spin.