Herby

4.6 (114)

CAN$30 and under

Persian

397 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

Herby is a family-owned Iranian restaurant with more than 20 years of experience in the food business. We have a liquor license and offer a selection of wine and beers to pair with Persian & Turkish food.

Herby’s ambiance is simple and restful, with a décor of Persian pottery and photos and music that softly fills the air. Ours is a place for romantic dinners, birthdays and family occasions. We also offer catering.

Food is deemed to be hot or cold in its effect on the metabolism, and Persian gastronomy looks for a balance between the two, in a way of thinking that’s comparable with the Chinese concept of yin and yang. Herby’s fare is based on the best fresh, organic, and preservative-free ingredients available, often imported directly from Tabriz.

Chef Javad is passionate about what he does, creating joy and laughter with friendly conversation with his customers, and making sure that they go home having been fully immersed in the beautiful Persian culture that he’s so proud of.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 466-9933
Website
http://www.herbyrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer catering with delivery. If you are interested in catering an event with authentic Persian cuisine, give us a call. A minimum of three days notice is required to process orders of this size
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
397 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Cross street
Danforth & Chester
Parking Details
None
Public transport
TTC Chester subway station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kashke BademjanCAD 14.00
Rich and chunky dip made with non-fry BBQ eggplant and garlic, topped with walnuts, whey sauce, fried onion, and mint oil. Served with bread. World famous Kashke Bademjan, but Healthy Herby style!
Shirazi SaladCAD 9.50
Chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, seasoned with Persian "spices", lemon & olive oil.
Dolma 5pcCAD 6.50
Rice-stuffed vine leaves, topped with barberries and olive oil.
- Add Ground MeatCAD 3.00
Marinated OlivesCAD 14.00
Kalamata olives marinated with ground walnuts, herbs, Persian spices, pomegranate paste, juice and seeds.
Pickled VegetableCAD 7.00
Garlic, cucumber, cauliflower, carrot, celery, black seeds and Persian spices.
Mixed NutsCAD 6.00
HummusCAD 9.00
Made in house! Topped with olive oil and sumac. Comes with bread or veg sticks.
Side SampleCAD 13.50
Comes with slice bread.
- HummusCAD 0.00
- Pickled VegetablesCAD 0.00
- Marinated OlivesCAD 0.00
- Mast O MoosirCAD 0.00
- Spinach BoraniCAD 0.00
- Shirazi SaladCAD 0.00
- PretzelsCAD 0.00
- Mixed NutsCAD 0.00

Yogurt Dip

Spinach BoraniCAD 12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with steam cooked baby spinach and garlic.
Mast O MoosirCAD 12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with chopped moosir (wild shallots) & spice.
Mast O KhiarCAD 12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, herbs and garlic, garnished with rose petals.

Salad

SPRING MIX SALADCAD 9.00
Organic spring mix, pumpkin seed, barberries, and Herby's signature vinaigrette!
HERBY SALADCAD 16.00
Kale, spring mix, carrot, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cherry tomato, feta cheese, chickpea, Macadamia nut, pumpkin seed with Herby's signature vinaigrette!

BBQ Appetizers

BBQ BABY POTATOESCAD 5.95
Healthy and tasty baby potatoes, seasoned in our homemade marinade, and barbequed to perfection.
MIXED VEGETARIAN KEBABCAD 16.00
Vegetarian Kebab Marinated tofu with zucchini, baby potatoes, eggplant, and sweet pepper, "depending on seasonal availability", and topped with melted butter on request.

Extras

BREADCAD 1.50
VEG STICKSCAD 2.75

Barbeques

Lamb KoobidehCAD 34.00
2 skewers minced lamb kebab mixed w/special Persian spices.
Tava-KebabCAD 25.00
Freshly ground BEEF & LAMB, perfectly pan-fried.
Cheese KoobidehCAD 34.00
2 skewers of minced BEEF kebabs with cheese inside.
Prince PlatterCAD 37.50
Koobideh & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Royal PlatterCAD 65.50
Koobideh & BEEF FILLET & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE FOR 2 & SALAD
King PlatterCAD 47.50
Koobideh & BEEF FILLET 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Queen PlatterCAD 52.50
BEEF FILLET & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Chicken BreastCAD 23.00
1 skewer of CHICKEN kebab, prepared in a homemade zesty lime and saffron marinate.
Beef FilletCAD 33.00
1 skewer of house-marinated premium BEEF fillet.
KoobidehCAD 25.00
2 skewer of freshly minced BEEF kebab.

Sides

BBQ TomatoCAD 1.50
BBQ OnionCAD 1.50
Saffron RiceCAD 7.00

Stews

GheymehCAD 18.00
Tomato-based stew with yellow lentils, topped with potato chips.
Gheymeh BademjanCAD 25.00
Tomato-based stew with fried eggplant and yellow lentils, topped with baby grapes and potato chips.
Ghormeh SabziCAD 24.00
Healthy herby stew with black eyed beans, spinach, leek, parsley, fenugreek, and cilantro.
Khoresh KarafsCAD 22.00
Persian celery stew with parsley, mint, & Persian spices. The subtle flavor of lemon makes it light & refreshing.
FesenjanCAD 25.00
Rich, pomegranate-based stew, made with ground walnuts and organic pomegranate paste.
- ChickenCAD 3.00
- Dried Prunes & CranberriesCAD 0.00
- Dried ApricotsCAD 0.00
- TofuCAD 0.00
PitiCAD 22.00
Heavy stew with chickpeas, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, dried limes and Persian spices. Served in a traditional clay pot.
- LambCAD 6.00
- MushroomCAD 0.00
- TofuCAD 0.00
- NoneCAD 0.00

Mixed Rices

Baghala Polo & Lamb ShankCAD 32.00
Beautifully seasoned and braised LAMB shank, served with fava beans mixed rice, dill & saffron.
Zereshk Polo & ChickenCAD 20.00
Oven roasted CHICKEN LEG in a rich tomato based sauce, served with barberry rice, pistachio and almond slices.
Loobia PoloCAD 20.00
Persian traditional mixed rice with green beans, saffron and our secret blend of Persian spices.
- Ground BeefCAD 3.00
- MushroomCAD 0.00
- Ground TofuCAD 0.00
Vegetarian Mixed RiceCAD 20.00
Mixed gormeh sabzi with Rice, saffron and our secret blend of Persian spices.
- MushroomCAD 0.00
- Ground TofuCAD 0.00
- NoneCAD 0.00

Side Rices & More

Bagala PoloCAD 10.00
Fava bean mixed rice.
Zereshk PoloCAD 12.00
Barberry mixed rice.
Gazmakh (Tahdeeg)CAD 10.00
Rice with crispy fried potato/bread from the bottom of a pan. Made fresh to order!
- PotatoCAD 0.00
- BreadCAD 0.00
Saffron RiceCAD 7.00
ZereshkCAD 5.00

SHARING PLATES

SAMPLE TRAY FOR 2CAD 74.95
2 half size appetizers of your choice (or Side sample) + 2 stews of your choice + 1 skewer of koobideh + 1 skewer of chicken breast kebab + saffron rice for 2 + 1 dessert of your choice + Persian tea (Small pot)
FAMILY PACK FOR 4CAD 145.00
Herby salad (+5) or Spring mix salad + 2 appetizers of your choice + 2 stews of your choice + 4 skewers of chicken breast kebab + 4 skewer of koobideh kebabs + saffron rice for 4 + 2 desserts of your choice + Persian tea (Large pot)
VEGETARIAN SAMPLE TRAYCAD 69.95
2 appetizers of your choice + 2 veg stews of your choice (Veg Piti stew is available) + mixed veg kebab + tofu kebab + saffron rice for 2 + 1 dessert of your choice + Persian tea (Small pot)
ROYAL PLATTERCAD 65.50
1 skewer of beef fillet + 1 skewer of chicken breast kebab + 1 skewer of koobideh kebab + grilled tomatoes + rice for 2 + salad

Drinks

SHOVARANCAD 5.00
AYRANCAD 4.50
ORGANIC RED ROSECAD 6.00
JUICECAD 5.00
POPCAD 2.00
- CokeCAD 0.00
- Diet CokeCAD 0.00
- Coke ZeroCAD 0.00
- PepsiCAD 0.00
- SpriteCAD 0.00
- Ginger AleCAD 0.00
- NesteaCAD 0.00
- Bottled WaterCAD 0.00
- PerrierCAD 3.00
ORGANIC PERSIAN BLACK TEA
- Small potCAD 6.00
- Large potCAD 8.00
- CupCAD 2.50
- NabotCAD 1.50
- Honey GingerCAD 1.50
ORGANIC HERBAL TEA
- Small potCAD 6.00
- Large potCAD 8.00
- GingerCAD 0.00
- MintCAD 0.00
- RoseCAD 0.00
- CinnamonCAD 0.00
- Green TeaCAD 0.00
- Pomegranate Green TeaCAD 0.00
ESPRESSOCAD 3.00
- SingleCAD 3.00
- DoubleCAD 4.00
AMERICANOCAD 4.00
- BlackCAD 4.00
- With milkCAD 5.00

Desserts

SAFFRON & PISTACHIO ICE CREAMCAD 12.00
FALOODEH SHIRAZICAD 8.00
- Add Pistachio Ice CreamCAD 3.00
ICE-CREAM SANDWICHCAD 8.00
DATE & NUT BALLSCAD 6.00
PERSIAN BAKLAVA CAKECAD 7.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Herby.

4.6

(114)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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114 Reviews

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Marla Gold
Toronto / Ontario66 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was superb! Server made a suggestion and I loved it. Had a cocktail and glass of wine as well. My friend also enjoyed his food and he's vegan. My only negative comment was I had to call to obtain my refund for deposit. It did not come off my bill and initially they said I wasn't charged. I told them it had been taken out of my bank account and they then refunded the deposit.
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Chad
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was very tasty but a big bland. Chicken with rice could have used some sauces or even hummus on the plate. Service was lacking, although she was very friendly, she seems too busy with housekeeping tasks vs serving the table. The restaurant was empty except 1 other table of influencers and she focused on catering to them and completely ignoring us. Had to flag her down a few times. Did not clear our dirty plates and had to ask twice. Would give it another shot as the food was worth a trip. A bit pricey also for what you get.
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Paul Gold
Toronto / Ontario24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious Persian food. Very flavourful and a family friendly restaurant.
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Jenn
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time having rose tea. Where has it been all my life? The food and service were great. A definite repeat!
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Takashi
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food, and served with a smile and excellent recommendations
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most wonderful experience at Herby a Taste of Tabriz! The interior is beautifully decorated, creating such a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. As for the food—OMG, it was absolutely delicious! The portions are generous, and the meats are perfectly cooked, fresh, and so flavorful. Every dish we had was packed with taste and made with top-quality ingredients. The service was spectacular, attentive, and friendly, making the whole experience even better. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined on 4 September 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu selection, nice decor and great service. Coming from an Iranian, the menu is authentic but the flavour and cooking of the food itself is not; it’s almost like someone who is trying to cook from a distant memory of what they saw their Persian family cook. It’s amazing they offer tahdig but it isn’t done well; not at all crispy; the kashkebadam joon was a bit strange; like they used green/sour eggplants that weren’t really roasted, not enough kashke. The restaurant has potential if it revamps their food
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great last minute find. Food is reasonable and delish and they made a special plate for our daughter who is 4 and the chef even came out to see how she liked it!
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Julia
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our go-to restaurants! Food is always good I've never had a bad meal here and the wait staff is super friendly and helpful.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 466-9933
Website
http://www.herbyrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer catering with delivery. If you are interested in catering an event with authentic Persian cuisine, give us a call. A minimum of three days notice is required to process orders of this size
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
397 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Cross street
Danforth & Chester
Parking Details
None
Public transport
TTC Chester subway station
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Herby

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Kashke BademjanCAD 14.00

Shirazi SaladCAD 9.50

Dolma 5pcCAD 6.50

Marinated OlivesCAD 14.00

Pickled VegetableCAD 7.00

Mixed NutsCAD 6.00

HummusCAD 9.00

Side SampleCAD 13.50

Yogurt Dip

Spinach BoraniCAD 12.00

Mast O MoosirCAD 12.00

Mast O KhiarCAD 12.00

Salad

SPRING MIX SALADCAD 9.00

HERBY SALADCAD 16.00

BBQ Appetizers

BBQ BABY POTATOESCAD 5.95

MIXED VEGETARIAN KEBABCAD 16.00

Extras

BREADCAD 1.50

VEG STICKSCAD 2.75

Barbeques

Lamb KoobidehCAD 34.00

Tava-KebabCAD 25.00

Cheese KoobidehCAD 34.00

Prince PlatterCAD 37.50

Royal PlatterCAD 65.50

King PlatterCAD 47.50

Queen PlatterCAD 52.50

Chicken BreastCAD 23.00

Beef FilletCAD 33.00

KoobidehCAD 25.00

Sides

BBQ TomatoCAD 1.50

BBQ OnionCAD 1.50

Saffron RiceCAD 7.00

Stews

GheymehCAD 18.00

Gheymeh BademjanCAD 25.00

Ghormeh SabziCAD 24.00

Khoresh KarafsCAD 22.00

FesenjanCAD 25.00

PitiCAD 22.00

Mixed Rices

Baghala Polo & Lamb ShankCAD 32.00

Zereshk Polo & ChickenCAD 20.00

Loobia PoloCAD 20.00

Vegetarian Mixed RiceCAD 20.00

Side Rices & More

Bagala PoloCAD 10.00

Zereshk PoloCAD 12.00

Gazmakh (Tahdeeg)CAD 10.00

Saffron RiceCAD 7.00

ZereshkCAD 5.00

SHARING PLATES

SAMPLE TRAY FOR 2CAD 74.95

FAMILY PACK FOR 4CAD 145.00

VEGETARIAN SAMPLE TRAYCAD 69.95

ROYAL PLATTERCAD 65.50

Drinks

SHOVARANCAD 5.00

AYRANCAD 4.50

ORGANIC RED ROSECAD 6.00

JUICECAD 5.00

POPCAD 2.00

ORGANIC PERSIAN BLACK TEA

ORGANIC HERBAL TEA

ESPRESSOCAD 3.00

AMERICANOCAD 4.00

Desserts

SAFFRON & PISTACHIO ICE CREAMCAD 12.00

FALOODEH SHIRAZICAD 8.00

ICE-CREAM SANDWICHCAD 8.00