Welcome

Welcome to Fanoos, the premiere Atlanta location
for Persian cuisine. The name Fanoos (also spelled
Fanos, Phanos and Fanous) is a Greek word, meaning
beeswax candle. The word is used today in the
Middle-East to denote a certain type of Lantern made
of tin and colored-glass. The fanoosdeveloped from
the torches used in the Pharaonic festivals celebrating
the rising of the star Sirius. For five days, the Ancient
Egyptians celebrated the birthdays of Osiris, Horus,
Isis, Seth and Nephtys - one on each day - by lighting
the streets with fanous-like torches. The use of these
torches was inherited by the Copts, who are the
descendants of the Ancient Egyptians. This is noted
by the well renowned Egyptian historian Al-Maqrizi
(1364 - 1442), who notes in his book "Al Mawaiz wa al-
'i'tibar bi dhikr al-khitat wa al-'athar" that the fanoos
originates from the Christmas candles used by the Copts.

We invite you to experience Fanoos cuisine where fresh
and quality food, attentive hospitality, and a friendly
atmosphere filled with love will await you.