A CUP OF REST

Sharon D'souza2 months ago

2 months ago

Such a unique and delicious dining experience! From the moment you walk in, the place feels so warm, friendly, and welcoming , almost like being invited into someone’s home. The atmosphere is cosy and comforting, and you can truly feel the love and care that goes into preparing the food.<br><br>Every dish was subtle yet incredibly flavourful, with beautiful balanced flavours that made every bite memorable. Since it was our first time trying this cuisine, we really appreciated the kind and thoughtful suggestions from the staff. They were so patient, helpful, and genuinely passionate about the food.<br><br>It honestly felt less like dining at a restaurant and more like enjoying a beautiful homemade meal at a friend’s place. Absolutely loved the experience and would definitely visit again. Thank you for such a lovely meal and warm hospitality! ❤️

Varya Kern3 months ago

3 months ago

A hidden gem tucked away in Ferrymead Central. I saw this place on Instagram and decided to make the journey even though it’s a bit out of the way, and it was so worth it!<br><br>The atmosphere is lovely - very well decorated, we admired the samovar and hookah behind the counter, and there is a cute little fountain. You can tell every small detail has been thought about, from the spoons to the walls to the tissue holders.<br><br>I had the same impression of the food. I am not familiar with Persian cuisine, but it was very agreeable to a Western palate. The dishes are all beautifully presented with the utmost attention to how the flavours work together. The coffee was very good. The Persian saffron tea even came with dates and tahini as a side - would very much recommend.<br><br>The owner was very calm and friendly and happy to engage in conversation about the food. We got a baklava to take away and she gave us two as it was getting to the end of the day - very kind. Before your food you are served a small bowl of Persian soup. Overall, stellar service.<br><br>Please give this place a visit, it was criminally empty, and deserves much more attention!

Yan Neo4 months ago

4 months ago

Came back for a full meal two days after the first visit for morning tea. Positives: friendly owner/staff, soothing ambience, nice saffron tea, good food flavours Suggestions: 1. Have menus for those waiting to order to browse (there's only one menu and one on a rotating stand on the counter). It took 5-10min each to take orders for small groups of 2-3 people. Witnessed a few people walk away from the long wait to order. Staff looked somewhat disorganised with having to serve, make coffee and take orders at the same time. 2. Offer vegetarian main meal options. I wanted saffron rice but there was no vegetarian option, so I had to order the rice separately for $9 in addition to an eggplant dish, adding up to $34 which costs a few dollars more than the meat options. Vegetarian meals are normally cheaper at cafe/restaurants. 3. Improve food delivery time. I was done with my saffron rice and eggplant dish before my companion's chicken rice was served. 4. My companion got two cookies (a chocolate and a date one) for just short of $16, which seems a bit over-priced. In total, the lunch for the two of us came up to $90 for a pot of saffron tea, a meat rice dish, a vege rice dish and two cookies - somewhat pricey. Given it's only been a few months since they opened, it's understandable there are areas to be improved on. Thank you for bringing new flavours and experience to the Christchurch food scene!