Authentic Persian Restaurant
Near New Westminster, BC
BC's original capital deserves a dining experience with real character. Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge is 35 minutes east on Hwy 1 — a family-owned Iranian restaurant where everything is made from scratch. 4.9 stars, 400+ reviews, 100% halal, charcoal kabobs, slow-braised stews, and traditional Persian weekend breakfast.
The Royal City Has Great Character — So Does Our Persian Kitchen
New Westminster is BC's original capital and one of the most character-rich cities in Metro Vancouver. It also sits 35 minutes from one of the most authentic Persian dining experiences in the region. Take Hwy 1 east from Brunette Ave, pass through Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, and continue on Lougheed Hwy into Maple Ridge — Taste of Persia is waiting on the south side.
We're a family-owned Iranian restaurant where everything is made from scratch daily. Charcoal-grilled kabobs with real charcoal. Stews slow-braised for hours. Bread baked fresh in our in-house tanoori oven. Saffron rice made with real Persian saffron. None of this is available in New Westminster — and it's only 35 minutes away.
New Westminster residents have been making the trip for family dinners, special occasions, and in many cases a regular Saturday morning Persian breakfast ritual. With a 4.9-star rating from over 400 reviews, the reputation speaks for itself.
What Brings The Royal City 35 Minutes East
Real Charcoal Grilling
Our kabobs are grilled over live charcoal — not gas, not electric. That unmistakable smoky depth is the signature of authentic Iranian kabob and something that simply doesn't exist in New Westminster.
Made from Scratch Daily
Stews braised every morning, bread baked in-house in our tanoori oven, rice cooked with real Persian saffron. Everything made fresh — New Westminster regulars say they can taste the difference immediately.
100% Halal Certified
All meats are halal-certified without exception. For New Westminster's halal-conscious families and community, we're the nearest authentic Persian destination that meets the standard consistently.
Iranian Family Restaurant
A real Iranian family runs this restaurant, cooks the food, and serves guests the way Persian hospitality demands. You feel it the moment you walk in — warmth and generosity are part of every meal.
The Persian Dishes New Westminster Makes the Drive For
From charcoal kabobs to slow-braised stews and fragrant saffron rice — the dishes New Westminster families come back for, again and again.
Koobideh Kabab
Most PopularHand-seasoned ground beef and lamb on wide flat skewers, grilled over real charcoal. The dish New Westminster visitors order first — and the one that makes them regulars.
Joojeh Kabab
Fan FavouriteSaffron and lemon-marinated chicken, grilled over open charcoal. Fragrant, juicy, and bright — the perfect first Persian kabob for New Westminster visitors trying us for the first time.
Ghormeh Sabzi
The Persian ClassicIran's most iconic stew — slow-braised dried herbs, kidney beans, and tender lamb over saffron rice. A soul-warming dish that New Westminster's Persian diaspora comes specifically for.
Fesenjan
Uniquely PersianChicken in walnut and pomegranate molasses — sweet, tangy, complex, and unlike anything else in the Lower Mainland. The dish that surprises every New Westminster visitor who tries it.
Lamb Shank
Slow CookedFall-off-the-bone braised lamb in a rich Persian spice broth, served over fragrant rice. Hours of slow cooking deliver a depth that New Westminster families plan dinner outings around.
Fresh Tanoori Bread
Baked In-HouseBaked fresh in our in-house tanoori oven every day — warm, thin, slightly crispy. New Westminster visitors order extras without fail. Ask your server to keep it coming.
Persian Breakfast — The Weekend Morning New Westminster Has Been Missing
Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Taste of Persia serves a full traditional Persian morning spread. For New Westminster residents, the 35-minute drive on Hwy 1 east is a pleasantly easy Saturday morning — arrive to a breakfast experience that doesn't exist anywhere in The Royal City.
Halim, Nimroo Omelette, Kaleh Pacheh, fresh cream with wild honey, in-house baked tanoori bread, and saffron Persian tea. New Westminster guests who've made the Saturday trip once almost always book it into their regular rotation.
From New Westminster: leave by 7:20 AM via Brunette Ave → Hwy 1 east and arrive relaxed with plenty of time to choose your table.
Kaleh Pacheh
Weekend tradition
Nimroo Omelette
With fresh tanoori bread
Halim
Slow-cooked wheat & meat porridgeBrunette Ave to Hwy 1 East — Straight Through the Tri-Cities to Maple Ridge
From New Westminster — Via Hwy 1 East
From Downtown New Westminster / Columbia St
Head east on Royal Ave or Columbia St to Brunette Ave, then take Hwy 1 east through Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. After Port Coquitlam, Hwy 1 becomes Lougheed Hwy (Hwy 7) — continue east through Pitt Meadows into Maple Ridge. We're at 20757 Lougheed Hwy. ~35–45 min, ~40 km.
From Sapperton / East New Westminster
You're already close to the Brunette Ave / Hwy 1 interchange — hop on Hwy 1 east and follow the same route through Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam into Maple Ridge. ~30–40 min.
We're on Lougheed Hwy — Easy to Find
As you enter Maple Ridge on Lougheed Hwy, look for us on the south side at 20757 Lougheed Hwy. Free parking available in front and behind the building.
Smooth drive: Hwy 1 east from New Westminster flows well outside of rush hour. For a weekend dinner or Saturday morning breakfast, expect a clear 35-minute drive through the Tri-Cities with good mountain views opening up east of Port Coquitlam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything New Westminster residents want to know before making the trip to Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge.
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Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge — the closest authentic Persian restaurant to New Westminster. 4.9 stars, 100% halal, open 7 days including Persian weekend breakfast.