Ravagh Persian Grill

11 East 30th Street

(between Fifth and Madison Avenues)

Ravagh Persian Grill (a rather upscale-looking Mediterranean restaurant) is an excellent option for a midtown lunch if you’re shopping at Macy’s or visiting the Empire State Building.

For $20 for two (not including tip) you can share an appetizer (babaganoush) and an entrée (chicken shish kebab) and be so full that you don’t have to eat for the rest of the day.

The secret is the yummy, warm pita bread that the servers bring out before you even order. And with two side-dipping sauces that are yogurt based and dill based.

 

Helpful Hint: I like to mix the two together on my plate), you can completely fill yourself especially as they generously provide free refills on the bread!

The bread is particularly tasty combined with the babaganoush.

 

And the chicken shish kebab (which comes with a grilled onion and tomato and basmati rice) is really moist and juicy. My mouth waters just thinking about it!

 

I have gone twice for lunch and both times I have never been able to finish my meal.

So if you’re hungry, and you’re on a budget, head to Ravagh Persian Grill!