Arezu is a newly opened vegan Persian restaurant that you have GOT to try. I know what you're thinking: you've been to dozens of those already. Right? Trust me, Arezu is better than all of them! My group of 7 walked in on a Saturday night. As soon as our server, Amir, greeted us and seated us, I knew I was gonna love the place. The decor is--hmm--Persian eclectic shabby chic, I guess? Whatever it's called, it works! And Amir was adorable! Super friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and HILARIOUS! I would have listed this as one of my all-time favorite places to eat even if the food had sucked--and trust me, it didn't! I I had the Gormeh Sabzi, a 5000 year old recipe consisting of fried herbs and kidney beans served over saffron rice. Absolutely delicious! I paired it with a Buddha Beer, recommended by Amir, which not only was smooth and tasty but also came in a gorgeous green bottle sculpted in the shape of Buddha. (I am now using it as a flower vase.)
Most of the people in my party aren't vegan. Yet they enjoyed the food as much as I did. One of them, who ordered the kabobs, said he he never would have guessed they were made with plant-based meat. Give this place a try. You'll be happy you did! read more