Charmy's Persian Taste

Thanks to the owner for giving us a walk-around of her restaurant. We needed something for snacks for a small group and she helped us pick out a nice array of things to taste. See you soon for dinner!

I was very happy when Charmy's popped up on my bookmarked spots and I was finally able to try their offerings. Serving their food made-to-order in The Hills Downtown, one of the owners (nice gal, indeed) verbally took my order and quoted a 20 minute wait for pick up (at the counter inside The Hills). I was bummed that several of my top choices on their menu were currently out, so I settled for the Mirza Ghasemi (grilled eggplant, egg, tomato and garlic) and a chicken kabob. The Mirza Ghasemi was delicious! I ate some with the accompanying bread, and ended up just eating it with a spoon so I wouldn't get full on the carbs. I highly recommend this starter. As for my chicken kabob, I was quite disappointed. The chicken was not very juicy, grilled a smidge too long. The roasted bell peppers were good, but there were only three or four small pieces, so not enough to give the meat an extra bump of flavor. The accompanied yellow saffron rice was also bland. For the price, one recommendation would be to pay a bit more attention to consistent cooking times and flavor profiles. I'm sure I'll eventually get to this Hills in due time, and if Charmy's Mirza Ghasemi is available, I'd gladly get that dish. It's perfect with a home-cooked protein, on a salad, the list goes on.

Was WILD about my entrée (i.e., kashk-e-Bademjan) -- grilled eggplant, caramelized onions, just the right amount of garlic, mint, crushed walnuts, and kashk (whey) served with traditional Persian yogurt sauce and rice.Hubby ordered a pistachio roulade and really enjoyed it.Dessert was nice, too -- and we usually eschew sweets after such a filling meal. (We split an order of the saffron rice pudding -- just marvelous!)Generous portionsFriendly serviceReasonable prices

The food is superb and absolutely succulent. This was our first time ordering food from Charmy's, and they delivered it to our home in New Albany at no charge. The "Joojeh" (chicken kabob) was beautifully seasoned and very tender and served over an aromatic saffron basmati rice and grilled vegetables. The beef and lamb kabobs were equally tender and delicious. Unfortunately this is not yet a restaurant, but a catering service with limited days/hours of service. I certainly hope someday they begin a full service restaurant. Loved the food.

Wonderful, delicious, and comforting, Charmy's is the perfect food for a weekend meal at home. The lamb and chicken kabobs are juicy, super satisfying, and somehow still hot after getting delivered! The rice has lovely creamy notes interlaced with fragrant bursts of vibrant saffron. The khoresh karafs (lamb celery stew) is masterfully done, maybe the best version I've had of that classic dish. The menu rotates weekly, so make sure to check for the new specials! Order on Thursday or Friday for free delivery on the weekend (they'll coordinate a time that works for you). You've got to give this place a try, I was extremely impressed.

*everything was delicious*They packaged everything really nice, definitely travels well for their curbside service !We tried a family platter of lamb chops which were so tender, beef shish kebob, chicken kebab, lamb koobideh, homemade pickles, shallot yogurt and cucumber yogurt dip, for dessert we had pistachio roulade which was delicious and light as air ! We'll definitely try some of their other Persian dishes !

Persian food that tastes like home. I'm from Los Angeles and have lived in Iran; with those credentials, I am still mindblown with the beautiful food of Charmy's. Rez and Sher have created something magical, and we are lucky to have them in Columbus! The koobideh is a must. Additionally, the shallot yogurt dip, celery stew, salad shirazi, morghe torsh (sour chicken) and lamb shank are phenomenal. However, everything I have gotten from here has lit up my soul. Up next on my list are the lamb chops. They even have beyond meat koobideh for the vegetarians. My favorite food in Columbus. Strongly recommend!

Charmy's is a marvelous place to eat Iranian food! The ambience is similar to Whole Foods or Wholesome Choice in Irvine, CA. There is seating indoors and outdoors. Their customer service is great, and their food is excellent! Try their Baghala Polo (Fava Beans, Rice, dill weed) with lamb shanks or with beef kabob. It's absolutely delicious!If you like Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew: cilantro, parsley, leek, fenugreek), Charmy's makes one of the best! If you like Iranian food, or haven't yet tried it, or are passing by, or on vacation in Columbus, Ohio, make sure to visit Charmy's! You won't regret it! Call and ask about their buffet service.

This unassuming spot running out of the Hills Market on North Grant is simply incredible. It's not a full restaurant at all--almost a ghost kitchen, so it's a bit confusing when you walk in. You go back to the fresh food area and order at the pizza/deli counter. You can also call ahead to order. Once it's ready you can pay and enjoy inside the market which has plenty of seating. The ladies behind the counter were incredibly kind and helped us decide on what to order. We ordered the salmon kabob, the eggplant lentil stew and an eggplant dip (Khoresh Bademjan). The salmon was tender and perfectly cooked on a bed of saffron rice with a whole roasted tomato. Nothing fancy, but perfectly executed. With a very substantial serving of salmon (probably close to 8 oz). It had the perfect slight char of a fire grill and the saffron rice was so aromatic and fresh. The stew was incredible--flavorful, rich, and vegetarian for my mom. She was a bit skeptical walking in about the concept of a restaurant operating within a market but by the first few bites was calling the place a hidden gem. It's clear that this stew was slow cooked with so much attention. I have never really enjoyed soups with lentils in the description, but this was otherworldly. The appetizer was by far the star. A warm eggplant dip with dried buttermilk powder, mint, aromatics and walnuts was something new to me. Think baba ganoush but better than any baba ganoush you've ever had. The crunch of the walnuts, the creaminess of the eggplant. It's been a full day and I'm still thinking about it. Charmys is one of the best meals that I've ever eaten in Columbus --no exaggeration. It's a must visit and I'm so excited for the folks that come upon it.

Simply AMAZING!We ordered ahead for a large group lunch. Everything was ready when we arrived and were able to enjoy the outdoor seating space outside of Hills Market Columbus.A group of nine of us shared two platters of lamb chops, beef shish-kebab, skewer of chicken, grilled tomatoes served with saffron rice. We also had the house salad which was not only a huge portion but crammed with flavor from fresh ingredients. We had plenty leftovers to take home and enjoy again.Looking forward to going back and trying the rest of the menu!