Darband, Hillcroft
14 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Darband is a long-standing Persian restaurant on Hillcroft that diners recommend for its kabobs and bread. One diner calls it an old-school, hole-in-the-wall spot with authentic food, though portions are not oversized. One person says the meat dishes have more robust flavor, seasoning and char, and the bread draws particular enthusiasm from a couple of diners. One diner considers it a good choice for a quick lunch, and another notes it is a budget-friendly option for Persian kabobs.
Address
Darband Shishkabob, 5670 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Kabobs, Bread
- Best for
- Budget
The evidence
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- Recommendsu/jewelsforfools in r/houston · Mar 2026
Lists Darband among recommended Persian restaurants
- Recommendsu/lepetitmort2020 in r/houston · Mar 2026value
Favorite; cheaper than Kasra and prefers their kebab and bread
- Recommendsu/americablanco in r/houston · Mar 2024
Recommends Darband down the street.
- Recommendsu/Mangomochi123 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Says Darband is amazing
- Recommendsu/from_da_lost_dimensi in r/houston · Mar 2026
Old-school hole-in-the-wall, Houston's oldest Persian, very authentic; portions not Texas-sized
- Recommendsu/70125 in r/houston · Jan 2025consistency
Says decor and menu are unchanged and has ordered the same dish since 1997.
- Recommendsu/Jazzlike-Vacation230 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Prefers Durban over everything
- Recommendsu/swfs0 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Agrees the red salsa and pepper condiment is amazing.
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- Recommendsu/TranquilityHouston in r/HoustonFood · Feb 2026
Recommends the 3 Meat Special at Darband Shishkabob.
- Recommendsu/Hakeem-the-Dream in r/HoustonFood · Jan 2025price
Cheaper option for Persian kabobs
- Recommendsu/Razorwyre in r/houston · Mar 2026wait time
Best for a quick lunch
- Recommendsu/Final-Membership1473 in r/houston · Mar 2026taste
Loves Darband and thinks its bread is the best.
- Recommendsu/BaconToon in r/houston · Mar 2026consistency
Solid for years
- Recommendsu/Heavy_Commission7148 in r/houston · Mar 2026
Lists Darband (written 'Danband') among good Persian spots
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