Authentic Persian Restaurant
Near Surrey, BC
Surrey residents have discovered the best Persian dining experience in Metro Vancouver is just across the Golden Ears Bridge. Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge — 4.9 stars, 400+ Google reviews, 100% halal, open 7 days a week, with traditional Persian weekend breakfast.
Surrey's Go-To Destination for Authentic Persian Cuisine
Surrey is home to one of the most diverse and food-conscious communities in British Columbia. Yet for truly authentic Persian cuisine — the kind made from scratch with real herbs, halal-certified meats, and traditional recipes — Surrey residents consistently make the trip north across the Golden Ears Bridge to Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge.
We're a family-owned restaurant on Lougheed Hwy in Maple Ridge. Everything on our menu is made daily by hand — from the fresh-baked tanoori bread to the slow-braised stews that simmer for hours. No shortcuts, no reheating, no compromises on quality.
For Surrey's large halal-conscious, Persian, and Middle Eastern communities, we've become a trusted destination. The drive is roughly 45–60 minutes depending on where in Surrey you're coming from — and every guest says the same thing when they sit down: it was worth every minute.
What Makes the Bridge Crossing Absolutely Worth It
100% Halal Certified
All meats are halal-certified — an absolute given at Taste of Persia. For Surrey's large Muslim and halal-conscious community, we're the Persian restaurant worth making the trip north for.
Charcoal-Grilled Kabobs
Our kabobs are grilled over real charcoal — the authentic Iranian way. The smoky depth of flavour is something no gas or electric grill can replicate, and Surrey visitors notice it immediately.
Everything Made Fresh Daily
Stews braised low and slow, bread baked in-house in our tanoori oven, rice cooked with real Persian saffron. Every dish is made that day, every day. You taste the difference instantly.
True Persian Hospitality
In Iranian culture, every guest is an honoured friend. The warmth at Taste of Persia is real — Surrey visitors consistently mention it in their reviews alongside the food itself.
The Persian Dishes Surrey Residents Drive Across the Bridge For
From charcoal kabobs to walnut-pomegranate stews and fragrant saffron rice — the dishes that keep Surrey's Persian food lovers coming back to Maple Ridge.
Koobideh Kabab
Most PopularHand-seasoned ground beef and lamb on wide flat skewers, charcoal-grilled to juicy perfection. The dish that turns first-time Surrey visitors into regulars who make the bridge crossing a monthly habit.
Joojeh Kabab
Fan FavouriteTender saffron and lemon-marinated chicken, grilled over open flame. Fragrant, juicy, and bright — one of the most beloved dishes among Surrey halal food seekers.
Barg & Chenjeh
Premium CutFilet mignon (Barg) and marinated lamb fillet (Chenjeh) — our premium kabob selections. Perfect for a special dinner with family or friends visiting from Surrey.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Classic StewIran's signature herb stew — slow-cooked dried herbs, kidney beans, and tender lamb served over saffron rice. A comforting classic that feels like home to Persian diaspora throughout Surrey.
Lamb Shank
Slow CookedBraised low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender. Rich Persian spice broth, fragrant rice. Surrey guests frequently say this is the dish that made them regulars.
Fesenjan
Unique & RichChicken in a complex walnut and pomegranate molasses sauce — sweet, tangy, and deeply layered. A jewel of Persian cuisine that's rarely done authentically in Metro Vancouver.
Zereshk Polo (Barberry Rice)
House SpecialtyFragrant saffron basmati with tart dried barberries — a stunning pairing for any kabob or stew. The most distinctly Persian rice dish on our menu, and a Surrey favourite.
Fresh Tanoori Bread
Baked In-HouseBaked fresh in our in-house tanoori oven — warm, thin, and slightly crispy. Surrey visitors routinely order extras. It's the bread that changes how you think about bread.
Persian Tea & Desserts
TraditionalFragrant black tea in a traditional glass with sugar cubes, plus seasonal Persian sweets. The part of the meal nobody wants to rush — and the perfect bridge-crossing finale.
A Weekend Morning Worth the Drive — Persian Breakfast Near Surrey
Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Taste of Persia serves a full traditional Persian morning breakfast. For Surrey residents, it's become a weekend ritual — cross the Golden Ears Bridge, take in the scenic valley views, and arrive for an unforgettable Iranian morning spread.
There is nothing like our Persian weekend breakfast anywhere in Surrey or much of Metro Vancouver. Halim, Nimroo, Kaleh Pacheh, fresh cream with wild honey, in-house baked tanoori bread, and saffron Persian tea. Surrey food lovers who've made the trip once rarely stop going.
From Surrey: leave by 7:00–7:30 AM and enjoy the morning crossing on the Golden Ears Bridge before the day gets busy.
Kaleh Pacheh
Weekend tradition
Nimroo Omelette
With fresh tanoori bread
Halim
Slow-cooked wheat & meat porridgeAcross the Golden Ears Bridge — Straight to Our Door
From Surrey — Via Hwy 1 & Golden Ears Bridge
From North Surrey / Guildford / Whalley
Take Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada) east toward Langley, then take Exit 58 (232nd St / Golden Ears Way). Head north on Golden Ears Way, cross the Golden Ears Bridge, and follow Lougheed Hwy west to us in Maple Ridge. ~45–55 min.
From Central Surrey / Newton / Fleetwood
Head north on 152nd St or King George Blvd to connect with Hwy 1 east, then follow Exit 58 north across the Golden Ears Bridge into Maple Ridge. ~50–60 min.
We're on Lougheed Hwy in Maple Ridge
After crossing the bridge, follow Lougheed Hwy west a short distance. Look for us at 20757 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge on the south side of the highway. Free parking available.
Pro tip: The Golden Ears Bridge crossing offers beautiful views of the Pitt River and the mountains to the north. Many Surrey visitors say the morning drive over the bridge to get to our Persian breakfast is a highlight of their weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Surrey residents want to know before making the trip to Taste of Persia in Maple Ridge.
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Surrey's closest authentic Persian restaurant is in Maple Ridge — across the Golden Ears Bridge on Hwy 1. 4.9 stars, 100% halal, open 7 days — including weekend Persian breakfast.