Authentic Persian Restaurant
Near Port Coquitlam, BC
PoCo, you're our closest neighbour in Greater Vancouver. Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge is just 20 minutes east on Lougheed Hwy — no turns, no bridges, no complexity. 4.9 stars, 400+ reviews, 100% halal, charcoal kabobs, and traditional Persian weekend breakfast, practically at your door.
PoCo, You're the Closest — Authentic Persian Is 20 Minutes Away
Of all the Greater Vancouver cities on our radar, Port Coquitlam is the one that's practically next door. Lougheed Hwy runs straight through Port Coquitlam heading east — and it's the exact same road that leads to our front door in Maple Ridge. No turns. No bridges. No connections. Just Lougheed east, and 20 minutes later you're here.
Taste of Persia is a family-owned Iranian restaurant where everything is made from scratch daily. Charcoal-grilled kabobs, slow-braised Persian stews, fragrant saffron rice, and in-house baked tanoori bread. The kind of food that PoCo residents used to have to drive to Vancouver for — now it's barely past your eastern border.
Port Coquitlam guests have made us a regular weeknight dinner destination — not just a special occasion. When authentic Persian food is this close, there's no reason to settle for anything less.
Closer Than You Think, Better Than You Expect
20 Minutes Door to Door
Port Coquitlam is the closest Greater Vancouver city to us. Lougheed Hwy east from PoCo goes straight to Maple Ridge — shorter than many people's commute home from work.
Real Charcoal Kabobs
Our kabobs are grilled over live charcoal — the authentic Iranian method. The smoky depth you get from real charcoal is something PoCo residents say they've never tasted anywhere closer.
100% Halal Certified
All meats are halal-certified without exception. For Port Coquitlam's halal-conscious residents, we're the closest certified authentic Persian option in the region.
Everything Made Fresh Daily
Stews slow-braised every morning, bread baked in-house in our tanoori oven, rice cooked with real Persian saffron. Consistently exceptional — PoCo regulars count on it.
The Persian Dishes PoCo Regulars Keep Coming Back For
From charcoal kabobs to pomegranate stews and fragrant saffron rice — the dishes Port Coquitlam residents now eat on a weeknight, not just for special occasions.
Koobideh Kabab
Most PopularHand-seasoned ground beef and lamb on wide flat skewers, charcoal-grilled to juicy perfection. The dish Port Coquitlam regulars order every single visit — and the one that made them regulars in the first place.
Joojeh Kabab
Fan FavouriteSaffron and lemon-marinated chicken, grilled over open charcoal. Fragrant, bright, and incredibly juicy. The perfect intro dish for PoCo first-timers who aren't sure where to start.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Classic StewIran's most beloved stew — slow-braised dried herbs, kidney beans, and tender lamb, over saffron rice. Deeply comforting, deeply Persian. A dish worth the 20-minute drive on its own.
Fesenjan
Uniquely PersianChicken in walnut and pomegranate molasses — sweet, tangy, and unlike anything else on any menu near Port Coquitlam. An experience that surprises even seasoned diners.
Lamb Shank
Slow CookedFall-off-the-bone braised lamb in rich Persian spice broth, served over fragrant rice. Hours of slow cooking — the kind of dish PoCo families plan dinner outings around.
Fresh Tanoori Bread
Baked In-HouseBaked fresh in our in-house tanoori oven — warm, thin, and slightly crispy. PoCo regulars always order extra. It's that good. Ask your server to keep it coming.
Persian Weekend Breakfast — 20 Minutes from PoCo and Unlike Anything Else
Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we serve a full traditional Persian morning spread. For Port Coquitlam residents, 20 minutes on Lougheed makes this the most accessible Persian breakfast experience in Metro Vancouver.
Halim, Nimroo Omelette, Kaleh Pacheh, fresh cream with wild honey, in-house baked tanoori bread, and fragrant saffron Persian tea. There's nothing like this in PoCo, or anywhere in the Tri-Cities. For many of our Port Coquitlam regulars, Saturday morning breakfast at Taste of Persia has become a non-negotiable part of the week.
From PoCo: leave by 7:40 AM and you'll be seated with tea in hand by 8. That's how close you are.
Kaleh Pacheh
Weekend tradition
Nimroo Omelette
With fresh tanoori bread
Halim
Slow-cooked wheat & meat porridgeThe Simplest Drive in Metro Vancouver — Lougheed East, That's It
From Port Coquitlam — One Road, 20 Minutes
From Downtown PoCo / Shaughnessy St
Head east on Lougheed Hwy (Hwy 7). Continue straight through Pitt Meadows into Maple Ridge. We are at 20757 Lougheed Hwy on the south side. ~20–25 min, ~25 km. No turns required.
From Mary Hill / PoCo North
Connect down to Lougheed Hwy via Mary Hill Bypass or Dominion Ave, then head east. Same straight shot through Pitt Meadows into Maple Ridge. ~22–28 min.
We're on Lougheed Hwy — Easy to Spot
As you enter Maple Ridge on Lougheed, look for us on the south side at number 20757. Free parking in front and behind the building. You can't miss it.
No tricks: The Lougheed Hwy drive from PoCo to Maple Ridge is genuinely one of the easiest routes in Metro Vancouver — no interchanges, no bridge toll booths, no lane scrambling. Set the cruise control and enjoy the view of the Pitt Valley opening up as you head east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything PoCo residents want to know before making the quick trip to Taste of Persia.
4.9 / 5 on Google — over 400 reviews.
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20 Minutes East on Lougheed.
Authentic Persian. Right There.
Port Coquitlam is the closest Greater Vancouver city to Taste of Persia. 20 minutes on Lougheed Hwy — no turns, no bridges. 4.9 stars, 100% halal, open 7 days including Persian weekend breakfast.