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    Ayvana

    4.5 (62 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Salmon And Bronzino
    Rebecca S.

    Had the most amazing time enjoying Persian food that tasted even better and fresher than homemade food. Neda was super sweet. She welcomed us so kindly. Will definitely go back again.

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    Julie S.

    My husband and I came with my sister in law and her husband to Ayvana and we are completely and utterly blown away by the quality of each dish, how delicious and well made they are, and above all, how amazing staff was! The servers were so sweet and brought our food out very timely. Everything we ate was perfectly cooked and tasted very delicious. Next time, when it's not so hot out, I'll go back to try their Ash Reshteh as it looks so appetizing! I highly recommend trying it here! It's a sister restaurant to their very popular Ali Baba. You won't regret it!

    Juicy lamb, steak and chicken and beetroot salad

    Everything here was amazing ... service to quality of food and the atmosphere was great.. the meats are very tender and juicy. Had the dish of mushrooms.. wow one of the best I have eaten.. our server was so polite and friendly.. (sorry couple get her name- she had her hair braided and was wearing glasses ) love their rice's specially the dates rice. Good luck to you and your staff Chef Mighafarri will definitely be back ..

    Menu,  November 2025
    Nasim V.

    Beautiful new Persian restaurant in the Valley! My family decided to try out Ayvana over the weekend and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server was Neda and she was very friendly and attentive. The kabob koobideh was juicy, tasty and cooked to perfection. I personally like the kabob barg best, the meat was very tender. We also tried a couple of appetizers...the tahdig topped with stew and the halim bademjan, all were excellent. I also loved the design and decor of the restaurant. The dark green and gold tones used throughout and beautiful lighting fixtures made you feel like you stepped inside a glamorous speakeasy bar or upscale lounge. The only reason I took off 1 star is because I was extremely put off by another guest who was allowed to bring their small dog inside the restaurant while they dined. And no, this definitely wasn't a service animal. I understand this may be an unpopular opinion, but I don't think pets should be allowed inside the dining area.

    Indoor
    Julia W.

    This is a newer ish restaurant and we were so surprised by how good the food and the ambiance especially the services. Inside is beautifully decorated and also have outdoor seating, they also have a big area for private events looks very nice even the bathroom is super nice. Highly recommend it.

    Ayvana Special
    Akbar M.

    I finally decided to have dinner here with my wife on a Monday night after passing by this restaurant multiple times. I arrived at around 5pm to find no one else dining in the restaurant. It was kind of nice since we had the restaurant to ourselves. The interior is designed very nicely and feels like a true fine dining restaurant. We were immediately greeted by our server Neda, who was very friendly and attentive. She sat us right away and took care of us throughout our visit. The menu was very straightforward so it did not take long for us to order. We decided to go with a burrata salad, fesenjoon and the ayvana special. We were provided with bread and butter right after we ordered, but I was disappointed to find that the bread was just some cold store-bought lavash. A fine dining restaurant like this should have warm and fresh bread. It is a big part of the experience when dining at a Persian restaurant. The salad came out pretty quickly and tasted good, but the portion was very small for $18. There was just one small piece of burrata and very little tomatoes. The main courses arrived pretty quickly. The fesenjoon had good flavor and was more on the sour side. The stew came with chicken. The chicken was good quality and tasted good but you could tell it was added to the stew before serving. They were not cooked together and had different flavors. The portion was again very disappointing for $24. The Ayvana Special Plate was the biggest disappointment, but mainly due to the portion. All three of the meats were very good quality, cooked perfectly, and tasted good. The problem was that the amount was way too little for $60. Also, the grilled bell peppers, onions and tomatoes were not cooked for long enough so they were still kind of hard. You get two plates full of rice, but only one of them came with a small piece of tahdig. There were a couple of instances that did bother me during the visit. One issue that I had was the phone for the restaurant kept going off. It was a very loud landline type tone that rung throughout the whole restaurant. The other issue was that they hired a man to take drone shots of the restaurant that day and he decided to fly it around inside while we were seated. It was pretty ridiculous, however, I did not say anything since the man was just doing his job. The takeaway from this is that the portions and the price are the biggest downside to this place. I really do not think that it is reasonable. I would consider returning if they maintained the quality of the kabob, upped the portion size and/or reduced the prices.

    Kabbab Khoobideh

    I am very grateful for their food, service, and the quality of their meals. They are very kind and welcoming, and they make me feel like I am at home in my hometown. I am truly grateful to Razieh, who works from the bottom of her heart with great passion and positive energy. I also appreciate Dylan and Alissa for being so kind and supportive. I highly recommend this amazing Resturant.

    37. Salmon
    Ali D.

    The salmon kabob was really good. It was very soft and juicy. Pair that with Ash Reshteh or Barley Soup that come quick in the beginning, both of which were amazing especially in this winter weather. Last time I had the combo koobideh with the beef and chicken kabob which was also very good, especially compared to other kabobs in LA that tend to be dry. If you don't live in the valley like me, it's definitely worth the drive and at a good price. Besides the food, the restaurant is beautiful, perfect for family or dates, with very friendly staff.

    Flower drop martini

    100/10!! Cannot recommend this restaurant enough! We had a private dinner here for about 15 people and the owner was extremely accommodating. The back of the restaurant was closed off for our party and the table was all set and ready with appetizers when we arrived. Their service and quality is top tier. Some of the BEST kebob we have ever had. Extremely tender and juicy. All of the dishes were delicious. Their food presentation and ambiance was also perfection. We will definitely be returning!!

    Memorial service luncheon

    We had our memorial event at Ayvana in Tarzana yesterday. The food, service and ambiance were outstanding. The staff were amazing and attended to our guests professionally and kindly. The setup was done beautifully, and all the guests enjoyed the experience and great food. Thank you for taking such great care of us at a difficult time.

    Delicious beef Koobideh
    Majid S.

    Much needed an elegant and high quality restaurant in the Valley...We went there to check the place out and fell in love with the quality of the food, taste and atmosphere of the place. By far it's our favorite Persian restaurant throughout the LA. We highly recommend trying all of their food as you won't be disappointed. We will definitely will be back for more and planing to have our corporate holiday event in there as they have a separate space dedicated for special occasions.

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    Amazing authentic Persian food, beautiful restaurant, and great service. Highly recommend!

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    Amazing addition to Tarzana. Everything we had was great. Amazing eggplant and great salads. The chicken is really well done.

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    Found this spot on Yelp and with these ratings, I just had to try it. The place did live up to my…read moreexpectations. We ordered the meat combo plate, which came with beef lula kabob as well as chicken kabob and beef kabob pieces. The plate also came with hummus and because I came with my daughter and she demanded fries, I replaced the included basmati rice for freshly made fries. In addition, we decided to order a side of baba ganoush, which was very flavorful and just so worth it. The meats were outstanding. Both, chicken and beef kabob pieces were nicely marinated, perfectly grilled and delicious. The beef lula kabob really stood out to me and it's one of the better ones I've had in LA -- very juicy, well marinated ground beef and they cooked it so the juices are trapped inside the lula and they only get released after you bite into it. What I got was a perfect bite every time and those delicious beef juices made my taste buds say Yaaaaay and nourished my soul. Overall, a very good meal at a good price and it had my wife and daughter satisfied. The spot is located on a medium-size plaza with many parking spots. The inside is clean and has about 8 tables for dining in. The service was good and friendly. A worthy local place for a quick, delicious Mediterranean food. Will come back again!

    The food here is just so good! I've gotten the combination kabob plate with 1/2 shish, 1/2 chicken,…read moreand 1 ground koobideh, and it hasn't disappoint. For $21.99 it's worth getting especially since it comes with saffron rice, salad, pita bread, and a choice of regular hummus or spicy hummus. I chose the latter which isn't too spicy, but still delicious with a hint of smoky heat.

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    4.5(107 reviews)
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    Hook Kabob has wonderful Greek food. If you want it, they likely have it. The place is so cute and…read morecomfortable. You can dine there, get take away and they also deliver. We like to eat there. It is fun. The service is very friendly and they treat you like a family member. They make sure the food is right the first time and you get a goodly amount. They are famous for their kabobs, but there are other great things to have. Their salads, wraps and desserts are so good. They have great bread and their hummus is out of this world. It is so good and so fresh. You will love their salmon kabob and their and their pork ribs are just perfect. All their sides are great. You can have a little or a lot. After all, you can always take some home, it heats up so well. Enjoy.

    Came here about 20 minutes before they were about to close, and they were gracious enough to let us…read moreorder! Service was great and food was great too! We got the Beef Soltani and Hook's Loaded Fries. Beef Soltani - I loved the Koobideh, it was super juicy and tender. Pretty standard flavor! The Soltani was a little less tender but still good. My go to spot for this dish is Raffi's Place, but this is a great spot to get beef Soltani as well. Flavors are spot on and portions are big. The Greek salad that came on the side was also fresh and complimented the meat. Hook's Loaded Fries - I didn't like this as much. Since I ate it after my meal, the fries got a big soggy. The gyro was okay and the sauce and cheese was okay as well. Probably wouldn't get this again since it lacked acidity. I added ketchup and it tasted better LOL! Overall, great place to get solid kabobs, I would definitely come here again if I was in the area!

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