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Khatoon Cuisine
Master Critic Review
Khatoon Cuisine
8.3
Khatoon Cuisine focuses on homestyle Persian cooking—stews, rice dishes, and classic appetizers—run out of the South Loop’s Wabash ghost-kitchen hub. Guests lean on delivery or counter pickup for richly seasoned ghormeh sabzi, fesenjoon, and smaller sampler portions that feel more like a home-cooked table than standard takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjoon, Kashke Bademjoon
Scores:
Value: 8.3
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Persian stews and rice-focused plates delivered from a low-key South Loop ghost kitchen.
Who should go: Persian food fans craving slow-simmered stews and rice.
When to visit: Evenings for hearty, comfort-heavy dinners via delivery.
What to order: Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjoon, Kashke Bademjoon with rice.
Insider tip: Use smaller “find your new favorite” portions to sample multiple stews in one order.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Primarily street and metered parking near the Wabash ghost-kitchen hub; short-term pickup spots are sometimes available but can be limited during peak evening hours.
Dress code: Casual — this is a delivery / counter-pickup operation with no formal dine-in setting.
Noise level: Very low — pickup counter environment only; most guests order for delivery or takeaway.
Weekend wait: No dine-in wait; typical prep time runs ~25–40 minutes depending on volume.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait for seating; prep times ~15–25 minutes for pickup orders.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several vegetarian appetizers and stews (e.g., eggplant and herb-forward dishes), though offerings rotate.
Vegan options: Limited — a small number of dishes can be ordered vegan; confirm ingredients when placing the order.
Gluten-free options: Many rice plates and stews are naturally gluten-friendly, but there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen or separation.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better suited for a cozy at-home dinner than an in-person date — there’s no traditional dining room, but the slow-simmered stews travel well and work for a relaxed takeaway meal.
Can I get a table without a reservation? There’s no table service or reservation system — orders are placed for delivery or counter pickup from the shared kitchen facility.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for takeout — rice plates and milder stews work well for families, but there are no dine-in amenities such as high chairs or boosters.
Best For
Better for: Homestyle Persian stews and rice dishes with sampler-style portions that make it easy to try multiple specialties at a fair value via delivery or pickup.
Skip if: You’re looking for a full-service dining room, table-side experience, or an ambiance-driven Middle Eastern restaurant.