Haidari claims that his place is the only spot in the Inland Northwest where one can procure real-deal Persian cooking, and as far as I can tell, there’s no reason to argue. While the quality and authenticity of the food served at Babak Kabab is absolutely top notch and extravagant in flavor, you won’t need to bother breaking out that classy Members Only jacket for a visit. In fact, wear your muumuus and baggy sweatpants. You won’t even need to get out of the car, as Haidari serves his meals from a tiny, drive-by-and-miss-it espresso stand located on Government Way, a few blocks north of Appleway near Lloyd’s Automotive. I turned into the tiny lot and saddled my car up next to the happy little hut/OrangeTV, Get Out! North Idaho. More here.

Question: Do you enjoy Persian food?