Noon O Kabab

If the city were flooded with Persian joints tomorrow, this spot would still be packed. There’s something about the casual room brightened with colorful tile murals, the smoky baba ghanoush, the cinnamon-and-tomato-braised lamb shank and those tender chicken kebabs, charred outside but still juicy inside, plopped down on deliciously fluffy rice alongside charbroiled tomatoes and onions. A cup of Persian tea to follow, and we’re in heaven.