Address: 4320 The 25 Way NE #100, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 345-5156
Website: http://parscuisinenm.com/
November 2010: This review was written by GF Lady, the previous owner of GlutenFreeAlbuquerque.com and is used here with her permission.
Pars is a fun place to go for an authentic Persian or Mediterranean meal. This is also a great restaurant for those of us following a gluten-free diet because we can order a variety of meals straight from the menu without requiring any alterations.
The Greek Salad pictured here was cold, crisp and full of flavor. It would have tasted great without salad dressing. However, Pars makes their own Greek salad dressing which is exceptional and gluten free.
Lamb Souvlaki
Lamb Souvlaki is one of my favorite Mediterranean meals, and I usually order it whenever I see it on a menu. The lamb was marinated in a delicious combination of herbs, spices and lemon juice and was served over a bed of Basmati rice topped with strands of saffron. The Lamb Souvlaki dinner also included a Greek Salad (obviously I really like Greek Salad).
Upon entering Pars, you feel as though you’ve been transported to a different continent. The décor is exotic, and you can even choose to enjoy your meal sitting on the floor rather than sitting at one of the regular tables. When we were there, the entertainment was provided by a belly dancer. Additionally, Pars has a separate Samovar Bar (tea room) that can be reserved and a Hookah Lounge (an area to smoke tobacco out of water pipes) on the patio.
Greek Salad
An evening at Pars is a wonderful way to absorb a little bit of Middle Eastern culture while enjoying a fantastic meal.