THE PERSIAN TEA ROOM
249-38 Horace Harding Expwy.
Little Neck, NY 11362
631-7676

CUISINE: Mid-Eastern

HOURS: 11:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. (Saturday till after midnight). Belly Dancing on weekends.

PARKING: Mall lot in rear

CREDIT CARDS: All major

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: Yes

Advertised as having "Something different to eat," this charming restaurant features classic mid-eastern dishes.

The popular lunch and Early Bird Special offered at a bargain $7.95 (Mon.- Fri. 12 til 6 p.m.) offers a choice of appetizer (Hummus or Eggplant Ratatoui) both excellent with warm pita bread and more than 10 entrees ranging from the uniquely Persian Char-broiled Ground Beef Kabob to Fresh Herbs with Meat Stew. The special also includes a yogurt dressed salad, Basmati rice and vegetables.

The Persian tea is not to be missed either – fragrant of cardamen and rose water, it is delightful.

The regular menu offers a number of vegetarian dishes and the combination platter includes Barg (beef), Kobideh (ground beef) and Joujeh (Cornish hen) all marinated, treated with special herbs and spices, then char-broiled and served with tomato. Catch of the day fish may include Salmon or White Fish.

The Persian Tea Room’s Specials feature Shirin Polo, Zereshk Polo or Albaloo Polo- all saffron rice topped with assorted berries, nuts and special spices and herbs accompanying the chicken or Cornish hen.

You can enjoy California wines or your favorite drink from the bar.