Berenjak was a 10/10!! Everything we ordered was amazing, from the noon and mast o mousir to the kabobs, rice, grilled corn, and dessert & chai. Even the drinks were so good. Elevated Persian cuisine that still stays true to its roots, which I absolutely loved. The vibe was great, and we had such a good time. But Steph, our waitress, deserves her own review because she was AMAZING!! She gave us the best recommendations, had such great energy, and made the whole experience that much better. She's the kind of person who makes you want to come back just to sit in her section. The general manager was also incredibly sweet and made us feel so welcome. The food, the atmosphere, the people... loved all of it. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

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Added to one of our favorite spots in LA now! Our server Steph was amazing. She was so sweet and friendly! She was definitely one of our favorite servers we've ever had. The food and drinks were AMAZING. I would definitely come back. The meat wasn't dry and it was easy to eat. We ordered the beef, lamb filet, and bbq prawn kebabs with the house rice and khiarshoor. We also ordered the black truffle olivieh and mast o musir with a side of sangak. We also ordered some of the cocktails. All workers were super friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and live music. It's perfect for a date night spot or group of friends. read more

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Overall, good food but pretty expensive. Street parking was ok for an early Thursday dinner but be warned the restaurant feels pretty warm on a hot day. It felt like there was no air conditioning inside and the sun was shining straight in around sunset which made the experience a little unpleasant. Interiors are stunning though and the outside tables also looked really cute, would probably just plan to come for a cooler day instead of during the summer. For the food, the three of us ordered the sangak, one of the eggplant spreads, minced lamb shoulder kabab, boneless chicken breast kabab, fried potatoes, and the cucumber and tomato chop salad. As part of my friend's birthday celebration, they also brought out two date & white chocolate cookies for us as a surprise. We all left full and thought that each dish was flavorful and cooked well but I was a bit disappointed with the portions for the price. I personally didn't find any of the dishes exceptional enough to justify the price but my favorite items were the eggplant spread, the fried potatoes, and the white chocolate and date cookies. Overall, I likely won't be back unless someone really wanted to come. It was good and vibey but I unfortunately can't justify the price for the food. read more

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Came here for my Birthday on a Tuesday night on a reservation. Restaurant wasnt too packed and busy. Nice outdoor seating but opted for indoor. Our server was super knowledgeable and recommended a lot of good items. I heard about this place through social media and really had high hopes for the kebabs that they sold here. Got the beef and lamb kabobs which was around $50 each. A bit hefty, but id say the beef was well worth it. Lamb was ok nothing crazy. Corn side dish was really good and was recommended by our server. Good to visit once in a while. Got a nice cookie for my birthday, which was really delicious. Not sure if the value is 100% there. the restaurant is really well maintained and built. Very nice and intimate for dates. Valet is around $25 but there is a lot of good street parking that I would find first before going into valet. read more

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As a background note, you should know that the Berenjack in Mayfair in London is my husband and I favorite restaurant on the entire planet. And when we realized that there is a Berenjak open in Los Angeles. It was inevitable that we were gonna be regulars here all the time. So let's start off with everything that this restaurant is right. The staff they do absolutely correctly. Whether you're at the London location or you're at the one here in Los Angeles, the staff is so incredibly friendly that they make your entire experience absolutely worth it and then more. Coming to the fact that you're about to pay $30-$40 for one piece of kebab that is going to be the best bite of kebab you've had in your entire life. You want to have a staff that is so over the top friendly that you do not feel absolutely terrible about paying $40 a piece for your koobideh. I'm not even gonna talk about the food. I really need you to just go try it. Everything... And I mean everything on this menu is out of this world. Amazing. They make their koobideh there with fresh lamb. When we first tried this item in the London restaurant. We were blown away by how absolutely amazing the lamb tasted. I have to tell you we were a little worried that the lamb in Los Angeles was not gonna taste the same, however, I can tell you it is on the spot perfection. The chicken or jujeh was one of my absolute favorite things at their London location... The one in Los Angeles I would pass. It's a little bit heavy on the turmeric and the saffron and I didn't appreciate how chunky the pieces of chicken were. I ended up actually bringing it home and tossing it but I was really sad about that because it was one of my favorite things at the other location. We spoke to the manager and she did tell us that you know they source it from specific suppliers and I know it's a different part of the world but the chicken needs some work. It was just there was too much going on. The appetizers... Try them all they are all absolutely amazing. How is something so simple as a plate with cheese on it and some mixed greens the best thing I've ever had in my life. I don't even know how to tell you. Little note. I absolutely love that. The restrooms and I know this is so random are so London coded that it's not even funny. And if you are from the United Kingdom, you will absolutely know what I'm talking about. If you are not I can't tell you that they have one of the most comfortable restrooms on the planet. The manager was so absolutely sweet, she came introduced herself, had a little conversation with us! She was a delight and we were so happy to meet her. We will be coming here again and again as we have been for our little date nights. Yes, it is on the price of your side. It is not a restaurant are you gonna be going to every day. But it is the best splurge for your money you will find in Los Angeles when it comes to Persian food. read more

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I've tried so many different beef kababs and this one is the best one I've had in a while. SO JUICY,soft and just melts in your mouth. 10/10 Eggplant spread served warm, smoky flavor made it even better 10/10 Drinks were so yummy! I got plum cocktail which was perfectly sour and sweet 11/10 Evening atmosphere felt very cozy, I enjoyed getting dinner at Berenjak a lot. read more

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If you haven't been to Berenjak yet, it's a must. The perfect modern/artsy twist to Persian cuisine that LA had been missing all these years! We han awesome time at Berenjak. Food was great, vibes were fantastic, and service was phenomenal. Shout out to Andrew who went above and beyond the entire time. We loved the truffle salad olovieh and taftoon bread. Perfect combo. Those paired well with the black lime sharbat and earl grey martini. On to the mains, both our Kababs were juicy and super tasty. Loved every bite. Rice was great, and so were the grilled tomatoes and sangak below the kabab (din't skip those). Definitely recommend the jooje kabab and koobideh. Next time we'll definitely want to try out the jooje tond and filet kababs. We finished off with their date/chocolate cookies. Everything was 5 star. Run, don't walk! read more

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Food - A+ Location - C Ambience -A + Service - A+ Probably one of the best quality and most expensive Persian restaurants around but the food is delicious, fresh and quality. A must go. Loved that Niloufar the manager came by each table to say hi. read more

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I had been dying to try this place since I visited london!! Finally was able to get a reservation and came with some friends. The food was insane and soo soo delicious. It was also a bit more unique than a lot of other places. It was juicy, fresh, flavorful and filling. We loved every dish we ordered and would definitely come back. The atmosphere was great and lively! Definitely if you're coming on a warmer today maybe do outdoors as it's inside of a warehouse. The only piece I didn't love was the drinks I definitely think those can be improved on. Our server kept telling us that certain drinks couldn't be made but when we went to the bar the bartender said he could make them. read more

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Vibes are intimate date night / group dinner. They have a best of menus for $95 per person but honestly we ordered Al La cart and were stuffed for around $55 per person. Fav dishes were the beef kabob and chicken kabob. Dips were amazing too!! Street parking was easy to find on a Friday night at 7pm. Service was great! Very nice staff. read more

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When we walked in the hosts were friendly! However we did book a specific patio table and they did not put us there so I was kind of sad. I personally love the outdoor ambiance with the fires and inside is a little dark / has loud music. The food this time was still great but I realize it's overpriced imo. $50 for beef filet and $38 for chicken and $42 for lamb. Kind of expensive but at least the meat is very well flavored. read more

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We had a 6 PM dinner reservation at Berenjak for indoor seating, but unfortunately the AC wasn't working. The host was incredibly gracious and took the time to show us a few different tables as alternatives to make sure we were as comfortable as possible. The level of care and hospitality was undeniable and really stood out to us. For food, we ordered the Taftoon, Black Truffle Olivieh, Kashk e Bademjoon, Koobideh Kabab, Chicken Breast Jujeh, Beef Masti, Ghalieh Mahi, Sibzamini, Shirazi Salad, and House Rice. The meats were definitely the highlight! Extremely tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and cooked beautifully. Everything paired really well with the rice and sides. One thing to note is that the appetizers and dips are quite small portions, especially for the price, so keep that in mind if you're planning to share with a larger group. If you're visiting during a hot summer day, I'd recommend making a reservation closer to 8 PM when the sun starts going down for a more pleasant dining experience. Other than the AC situation, this was a 10/10 experience. Great food and even better hospitality. We would absolutely come back. read more

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Been wanting to go here for so long and the wait was so worth it. The chicken salad dip (black truffle Olivieh) was incredible even as left overs. Corn, downright messy delicious and the chicken and steak kabobs were mmmhmmm. The ambiance beautiful, the service top notch. Worth a DTLA trip. read more

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I've visited Berenjak numerous times and I always have such a lovely experience. The food was absolutely delicious, with incredible flavors and beautifully prepared dishes. My favorites are always the Balal [corn] and Sibzamini [fried potato] appetizers along with the Jujeh Kabab Tond skewers. The bartenders were amazing - friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable (Shoutout to Josh and Gary!) The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for a date night. It's definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone looking for a memorable meal and great drinks. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally tried Berenjak as I've heard great things about it! Must try: Kibbedeh (lamb) kebab and chicken kebab. Both were extremely moist and flavorful -- delicious. Bread with eggplant dip and tzatziki sauce. Pass: Crispy potatoes and corn on the cob. Honestly, both were mid and I was disappointed as the waiter had said, and I quote, "these potatoes put French fries to shame!" When in reality, it just tasted like hash potatoes I get at my local diner. As for the corn, nothing special. And at the price point, neither of these sides were worth it. Vibes: Great for catching up with friends or spending time with a loved one. Customer service was awesome and I loved it inside. $$$: Definitely expensive as my dinner and drinks for two ended up being a hair shy of $200 after tip and tax. I would come back for sure but would skip on the sides. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing Persian Dinning Downtown Los Angeles... Hummus dishes were amazing and Kabobs grilled to perfection read more

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The vibe here is awesome. Loved the outdoor patio and the decor inside with shahnameh on the walls and shir o khorshid as their branding . The truffle olovieh is SO GOOD. Why have I never thought of that combination before?! The kabob and rice is super tasty. Honestly, the portions are smaller but much tastier than your average Persian restaurant. I still felt the need to take a nap after though. It's the law of kabob. Must.take.nap. The adult cocktail menu is fire. I need to go back and try the adult doogh which I didn't get to last time. Definitely will be back! read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Our first visit to Berenjak DTLA was genuinely great. The music was the perfect vibe, and every appetizer especially the eggplant and the salads, went above and beyond. Kebobs were cooked really well too, so the whole meal felt solid. Second visit... totally different energy. The service was poor, the server had an attitude, and when we asked for a decanter, they brought us a wet one. Definitely not the same experience as the first time. read more

Berenjak - Appetizer and bread! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We tried the prix fixe menu at Berenjak, and unfortunately it was a mixed experience. The appetizers were very oily, lacked flavor, and a few dishes had an unusual taste that just wasn't for us. The filet kebab was the highlight of the meal and was actually quite good, but overall the food didn't meet our expectations. The ambiance was absolutely stunning--10/10--and our server, an older lady, was wonderful. She was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the evening. The service was excellent. Overall, I wouldn't return for the food. If I ever went back, it would be for the beautiful atmosphere and the outstanding service. If they ever hired me as a taste tester, I'd gladly help make the dishes ten times more flavorful! The restaurant has so much potential, and with a few tweaks to the recipes, it could be an exceptional dining experience. read more

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Berenjak opened in September 2025 and wow..I was really impressed. The location itself is kind of random and there's not much around it, but they do have valet parking ($27). Once you walk in though, you completely forget where you are. The outdoor seating/lounge area is what really sold me. It feels like you're sitting in a garden surrounded by trees with dim, cozy lighting. Honestly, I'd go back just to sit there and have tea. There's also an indoor space with another bar, but I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if you can. Food-wise, everything we ordered was delicious. The black truffle Olivieh was so good and the truffle wasn't overpowering. The mast o musir and kashk e bademjoon were both excellent, and the warm taftoon bread that came out with the sides made everything even better. I ordered a margarita which was great, and our waiter was very kind and brought me a sample of the grown-up doogh after I asked about it..very unique, pretty good, just a bit strong. For mains, we had the koobideh kebab, which was super juicy and flavorful, and the gheymeh bademjoon (vegan), which came with house rice, shirazi salad, torshi, and a side of zereshk..all delicious and well balanced. Honestly, bravo. The ambiance, food, and service were all great. I'll 100% be back, especially to come back for dessert and tea. read more

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In the under belly of the Urban Crush, exists an oasis of glamour and panache. It's The Garden of Allah. Inside the rehabilitated vintage brick building are beautiful gardens and interior dining rooms. Lavish appointments create the opulent elegant decor. Muted tones, soft lighting accenting the curated art on the walls. It is gorgeous from Persian Kilim Rugs to vaulted ceiling. It harkens back to the halcyon days pre-revolution when Teheran was at the vortex of culture and eloquence. It was the Paris instead of the pariah of the Middle East. Berenjak channels better times). Bench seats have supporting pillows and everything whispers romance (until you move the burning candle to gaze at your date and pour hot wax on the back of your hand). A Persian music loop permeates the room. It is an acquired skill but eventually it slips into the background aided by alcohol and the din of diners dining. Wrestle with the Sevenrooms reservation platform (the reserve a Table torture chamber). Perseverance will reward the resolute with a coveted reservation. The Staff: An Army of staffers meet, greet and seat you with a genuine smile as warm as Mint Tea. You will be seated when you arrive. No shunting you into the Bar and schorring a watered down pricey cocktail out of you. Benny came to me table, introduced himself and proceeded to orchestrate a feast. No to this, "It's too much food" to yes to that "It's a dish you must order, even if you're full". He explained that the menu was traditional, but with a twist. Brother Benny knew everything about the menu. He understood the ingredients, how the dish was prepared and what the kitchen added/subtracted to tweak thousands of years of long perfected age old recipes. Benny had immediate access to the legion of line cooks to make sure you were served exactly what he described. Who goes there? Most of Tehangeles. Fickle foodies who've eaten enough Lamb Neck Schwarma at Bavel to last a life time. The Bar: Impressive. Lots of premium everything from Craft Beer to Persian libations and signature Cocktails. I had a Grape Sour with Pisco (talk about cross pollination), SAG Amargh (Persian Vodka made from Raisins), Blueberries, Citrus, and Red Port with a delicate lace of Egg White on top. It had a tart start and sweet treat on the finish. Just right with Appetizers and to take the edge off the almost 2 hour slog on the 5 Fwy. The Food: Glorious, and wonderful from gullet to gizzard. Persian Cuisine can be sophisticated and complex in capable hands. Many Persian dishes have been around for eons. Berenjak has mastered the best versions of the Persian culinary repertoire. The paucity of elegant upscale Persian restaurants usually dictates that the menu is confined to store bought Pita stuffed with chewy dry Kebab. Here, everything is made with passion so that you'd think Runi was the Executive Chef. Taftoon was delicious. A Sour Dough Flatbread dome suitable for doing anything you can think of doing with a warm bread dome the size of a Volley Ball. Kashk Bademjoon was Coal cooked Eggplant mashed to a pulp and then mixed with Whey, Dried Mint and Crispy Onions. Double Yum. Taftoon at the ready, start scooping. The Hummus was re-imagined and beyond the imagination. Black Chickpeas, Sunflower "Tahini" and Somagh (Sumac) it was the color of Nutella with a slow delightful distant twing of heat and spice that gently lingered. My Jujeh Kebab Tond was a row of char grilled young Chicken marinated in Chile, Garlic, Somagh and Red Pepper Paste as long as your forearm. It was absolutely tender, juicy and oh so chickeny. It's a good thing you kept a little Taftoon to make a wrap. This was so magisterial it will change the way you think about Chicken assuming you weren't to chicken to think about Chicken. It's been several days and I'm still thinkin' about that Chicken. The Koobedeh was also an oval platter log of ample bites of grilled Ground Lamb. It was spiced with some measure of restraint and yet retained the essence of the dry rub. The Koob was perfectly grilled and elevated what is usually party food on a stick to something you'd live and love to eat. The meat was soft, light, fluffy and absent that tight dense Meatloaf chew. Torsh was a cup of Pickled Cauliflower and "friends" that should be mixed with everything else you ordered. And, do not, not order the Saffron Rice with Zeresh (dried, chopped, crisp, Barberries). All of the above travels well so over order as it will surely enhance breakfast. Benny returned and whispered "Please have the White Chocolate Date Cookies". I thought a cookie was a cookie. Wrong, these were warm from the oven and the Date bits mingled perfectly with the White Chocolate. These Cookies were as soft and rich as the ideal third Wife. Me personally? I will track back to Berenjak as soon Sevenrooms allows it. Insha Allah. read more

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Beautiful space, very underwhelming food and service. We sat outside on a Friday evening, it was nearly 80 outside but they had the heat lamps on still which was a bit uncomfortable. We had to request they turn some off. One thing noticeable off the bat was how not-busy they were for a Friday. They are definitely playing games with reservation availability to make it appear they are in higher demand than they are. I barely was able to secure a 6pm rez, and trust me there was plenty of availability. We ordered multiple drinks and a bunch of food items to share and unfortunately, nothing stood out at all. Food was incredibly basic & lackluster yet of course, overpriced. The bbq prawns had good flavor but were near impossible to eat (butterflied but shell on) as the shells weren't even loosened for the diner. We spent like 10 mins trying to get the shrimp off the shell and gave up on the last one. That much work to eat near $50 shrimp is ridiculous. Corn was overcooked. Both dips were had weren't great, we didn't finish them. Service was almost nonexistent, male server was nice the 2x we saw him but just inexcusable service at this price point. Again, cool ambiance but not somewhere I'd come back to. read more

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Had such an amazing experience at Berenjak! We were lucky to get a Saturday evening reservation. It's such a beautiful space - we got seated in the outdoor area and it felt like being in a magic garden. Our server was awesome and helped us with recommendations for drink and food options because everything sounded so good. I got the watermelon shumpine which was so refreshing! For food, as a vegetarian I got multiple sides- the sangak, mirza ghasemi, mast o khiar, and house rice with zereshk. This was plenty! My favorite was the house rice- so flavorful and with the crispy rice and zereshk, it was perfect. It's a meal I will be thinking of for a long time and can't wait to go back' read more

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Berenjak was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our server was so enthusiastic about explaining the menu and giving recommendations. The whole space is very pretty, the outdoor patio being slightly more cozy than inside in my opinion. We chose the Jasmine and Mandarin Hi Ball and the Grown up Doogh - both were interestingly subtle yet strong, and there wasn't a single ingredient overpowering the others - definitely couldn't decide which was better as both were equally delicious. My only gripe is the presentation of the drinks but that's ok. The food was phenomenal - here's what we got and I would 10/10 recommend everything: - Jujeh Kebab: juicy, moist, melt in your mouth deliciousness. The flavor wasn't superficial but rather throughout the meat. - Saffron rice: you have to order this as I guarantee it will go with everything or by itself. Do not forget to add the Zereshk (dried berries that are sweet and tart) because it takes the rice to another level. - Taftoon: oven baked fluffy sourdough and sessme flatbread - paired so well with the Mirza Ghasemi (smoked eggplant dip) and Mast O Musir (yogurt based dip). - House sauce: Spicy, tangy and goes with anything and everything! My biggest disappointment was their dessert menu - as a persian restaurant they could have done so much better but chose to have 3 basic items: Persian Tea Ice Cream, a Saffron and Cardamom flan and Date/White chocolate cookies - out of which the persian ice cream, the only thing we liked, wasn't available the day we went. And what are cookies doing on a fine dining Persian restaurant's menu any way? read more

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Berenjak is special and it's pretty hard to find a table so plan ahead if you want to eat here I liked the history of this restaurant and how it originated in London The location is in a sketchy part of town near skid row. It's not the most pleasant area but once you're inside you can breathe a little easier The outside is very nice but the tables are small The inside is a little dark but feels warm and cozy The servers are really nice. We stayed a little long and our server was kind enough to let us hang out a little longer while a few of my friends ordered extra food to take home Vegetarian options are available. The entree available is an eggplant one and it was very tasty. The food is really well seasoned A small side dish of mashed chili helped make the flavors pop Some other good side dishes included the shirazi salad and kashke bademjan The breads were delicious. We all tried both Parking may not be too safe out here so it's best to valet or uber out here My friends loved their kebabs. One of my friends who is from Iran even said the kebab was just like it is in Tehran We were celebrating a school friends birthday and it was a special experience. If you have a special event coming up then consider Berenjak as an option. You won't regret it read more

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I think the food could be a little better for the price but this place has enough redeeming factors to deserve 5 stars. I was expecting this to be one of those LA "instagrammable" restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised. Service: Flawless. Our server was kind, attentive, prompt, checked on us gracefully quite a few times, and explained the menu well to us. Ambiance: Beautifully done. Dim. Located in the garden area of Soho Warehouse. Snagged an interior table but the outside garden tables looked gorgeous. The place is full of real wax pillar candles that must be a pain to deal with but really made the place feel transportive, along with the deep cushions. Perfect for a date. Loved the giant glass windows and automatic glass sliding door that led to the kitchen. One thing about new LA restaurants is that sometimes when they're new and busy they are too loud to be enjoyable. This was not loud or crowded, but that might have been due to a late 9PM reservation? It was a Friday though. Food: Drinks were perfectly balanced. Ordered the watermelon shumpine + salted plum & marigold marg. Only wish they would have lasted longer. -Hummus: very rich and creamy but honestly didn't taste like much. All I could taste was the crispy fried onion on top -Shirazi salad: could have skipped this, kind of flavorless and unmemorable as well even when I added more of the seasoning the server provided. -Beef kebab: Really cooked perfectly, so tender, but also a little bland. Felt it could have been bigger or been more flavorful for a $42 entree. -Dessert: surprisingly the star of the show. The white chocolate and date cookies were perfectly baked and warm. Get them to have with the cardamom ice cream. I left happy because of this. Overall I wasn't super impressed by the food but loved the experience enough to come back and try other dishes to be proven wrong! read more

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Overall very mediocre experience, Normally would be three stars but given the extremely high prices here (and small portions), I had to knock it down to two stars. . kitchen ran out of Koobideh a few hours before the restaurant closed. That's like a steakhouse running out of steak early in the evening. they add spicy chilies, tomatoes, and yogurt to almost every entrée on the menu even though there's no reason to do any of that with real Persian cuisine. The kitchen also refuses to make any modifications which is quite disappointing . the service is also fairly lackluster. the waiters have difficulty with pronunciation of the dishes so that makes communicating difficult read more

Ambiance: 10/10 this place is beautiful, dim lighting, candle light and beautiful indoor and outdoor space Service: 10/10 staff knowledgeable, explained everything and friendly. Very careful with dietary restrictions- they checked everything to accommodate gluten free/soy free allergies Food: excellent. Everything was delicious and family style read more

Berenjak - Lamb, potato's, eggplant, chicken and beef. Apparently beef was the best of all the meats - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Overpriced Persian food. Not authentic. You are better off going to Shamshiri in Sherman Oaks of Raffis Place in Glendale for food that's tastes 100x better for half the price. read more

Super yummy and very cute patio. Parking was easy and they have valet. I'd definitely recommend and come back. read more

Berenjak - Kabob, rice, corn - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is a vibe! Definitely a great date night dinner. When you first walk in you are immediately transported to a world outside of the concrete jungle we live in. The bar is to the right, to the left, you will meander through a grove of olive trees and small intimate tables. The inside seating is dark and seductive. Our waiter, Benny was great, he made suggestions and was very patient with us first timers. We came as a party of four, ready to eat. Here are all the starters, mains and desserts that we shared: TAFTOON - Wood oven-baked sourdough and sesame seeded flatbread - super soft, super hot and steamy gigantic pillow of bread. ZEYTOON - Souria olives, lemon - and garlic - I was missing the sweetness of pomegranate molasses in this version. MAST O MUSIR - Strained yoghurt, Goats curd, Persian shallots and olive oil - This has a really nice salty sourness to it, went well with the taftoon and kashk e bademjoon KASHK E BADEMJOON - Coal cooked eggplant, whey, dried mint and onions - this was a very delicate preparation, it had a good smokiness. HOUSE RICE - Saffron rice, salted butter, crispy rice. Add zereshk (+$7) - the crispy rice puffs instead of tahdig slabs was surprising. It definitely made the dish more sophisticated as you weren't trying to shove large pieces of tahdig into your mouth. GHORMEH SABZI - Lamb stew with kidney beans, dried lime and mixed herbs - I am the only person in the world that does not live this dish. I know. My friends thoroughly enjoyed it though. KOOBIDEH KABAB - Minced lamb shoulder, onions and black pepper - this was very juicy and flavorful but I will say that the texture was a little too gummy for me. JUJEH KABAB TOND - Poussin marinated in chilli, garlic, somagh and red pepper paste - not as spicy as the description makes it sound. Small bites of bone in chicken with good flavor. TIKKEH MASTI KABAB * - Beef fillet, garlic, onion, yoghurt - ULTRA tender chunks of cubed beef, nice char and smokiness. Definitely would order again. MEYGOO KABAB - BBQ prawns, kashmiri chilli, roasted garlic - the prawn was butterflied, the meat was a little mushy for my liking. The sauce was bold, there was a slight kick to the chilli sauce. The kebabs came in one tray served on Sangak bread. The prawns were served separately. I forgot to take a photo or note the descriptions of the desserts. We ordered all three, one was an ice cream, another cookies and the last a crème caramel (flan) with definitive Persian flavors. This was definitely an elevated Persian experience. The menu is medium sized but hits all the typical dishes that you'd want in a Persian restaurant. The portions are on the smaller side if I'm comparing them to typical Persian restaurants but I think the experience makes up for that. There is a valet right in front for $25 or you can find parking on the street. To our surprise we found out the restaurant is connected to SOHO House. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant and patio. Wonderful service. Delicious food. Interesting and innovative cocktails. A little expensive, but otherwise it's a perfect restaurant. As someone who has also been to the original London restaurant, I truly think this new LA outpost meets (if not surpasses) the quality of the original. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We tried their $90 per person set menu, and everything was really good. The portions were generous, and both the beef and chicken were cooked perfectly not a single thing to complain about. The service was warm and professional, and the place has a beautiful, modern vibe that made the meal feel extra nice. The only downside was the tiny table they gave us for two. There just wasn't enough space for all the dishes, which was a bit disappointing, especially since we were celebrating a birthday. And I do wish the set menu came with a proper dessert, that part definitely felt like it could be improved. Other than that, it was a great meal overall. read more

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This place is a gem. Excellent food. Fabulous ambiance. The outside is gorgeous. The inside is beautiful. The service (bartender and server) was wonderful. Live Classical Persian music was beyond delightful. Loved it. Highly recommend it. read more

Just down the street from Bastia, Kodo, when we pulled up to valet in front, the vibe, decor and ambience on point. Walked through the nicely lit patio / garden area which was intimate and cozy, they led us to the back. The various areas of the restaurant made it feel intimate. Overall, cocktails great - liked the earl grey martini, the speciality margarita was good, maybe a tad too sweet [would ask for a skinny next time] and their version of the old fashioned was good too. The recommended medium bottle of red wine was a bit of a miss. , big miss. Apps Yummy - Chicken salad thing, Yogurt dish, Eggplant and tomato tziki dish and tomato app with bread all on point Not as much a fan - Black pea hummus Skewers Yummy - Chicken and lamb skewers were delicious with the green hot sauce. Meh - The beef filet and the shrimp was a bit challenging to get out of the shell. I think it was a bit overcooked so didn't come out easily. Cookie - yummy. Overall, great new spot in the arts district. Loved the overall vibe and ambience. The food was good. I think I expected a bit more, given all the hype, but worth checking out. read more

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Wow. Just wow. I consider myself a picky eater but i always try to be open to trying anything once. Persian food has been something tough for me to get into because of the appearance and not knowing what everything is. However, this place is amazing!!! The food is so good. Flavors everywhere in my mouth. From the black chickpea hummus and the Mast O Musir with Sangak and Taftoon to the delicious kabobs (we got the jujeh and tikki masti) I am in flavor heaven. The atmosphere is so nice and has its own vibe that feels warm. My only critique here would be the small tables. The service staff is a wonderful cherry on top of the experience. Kind, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and patient. We had Andrew as our waiter and his patience in teaching me about the foods and flavors and what to try helped make the experience amazing. Cant wait to come back. read more

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I am in love with this place ! The FOOD is excellent. The kabobs tasted like my beloved dad's home cooked secret recipe grilled on charcoal. The ghormeh sabzi tasted just like the way my grandmother used to make it in Tehran. This is not just another Persian restaurant this is an experience that will not disappoint ! Also the ambiance is sooooo romantic and beautiful. Service was great and I love the lion and sun logo which commemorates the Persian empire. The only thing that can be improved are the portions for the appetizers. It was tooooooo small ! There was hardly much on the plates. read more

Berenjak - Kabob platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Omg! That's the first thing you think as you walk in! Most of the seating is outdoor. The lights are all amber. The vibes are classy and boujee. Our waiter Benny was amazing. He explained everything so well and was so friendly. He gave us really good recommendations. Okay now the food! We got the set menu which you get 7 appetizers and you can choose your meat. It was $90 a person. Pricey but worth it! The appetizers included: Zeytoon: marinated olives, lemons and garlic. Simple but it hits the spot! Taftoon: oven baked sourdough with sesame seeds. Probably the best bread I've tried before!! The sesame seeds makes it so much more better. Sanjak: whole wheat sesame seed flatbread cooked on pebbles! So good! This was also found in the kebabs but we'll wait till we get there! Hummus: black chickpea with a sunflower seed tahini. This was definitely a different taste but it was good! Mast o khiar: a cucumber dip with yogurt. We ate this with the kebabs. Black Truffle Olivieh: a chicken salad Witt black truffle, olives and potatoes and eggs. This is my only second time trying this but this was my favorite app. Mirza Ghasemi: a cooked eggplant dip. So good ! Then you were able to chose your meats. It came with the house salad and Shirazi Salad. Unfortunately they forgot to bring the Shirazi Salad but it's okay ! We got: Jujeh kabob: marinated chicken kabob. Now I'm usually picky about my chicken but let me tell you. This melted in your mouth! Even as I was cutting it, it just cut so easily. So far my favorite place for chicken. Tikkeh Masti Kebab: marinated with garlic, onion and yogurt. Again the meat here is so good. Tender and absolutely flavorful. Lastly for dessert we got date and white chocolate cookies. It was cute! It was my birthday so they put a candle on the cookie. read more

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Got our rsvp here and was hoping not to be disappointed given it's a new restaurant from London UE and was expecting it to live up to the high marks. Super excited when every single dish lived up to the hype. Great ambiance for date night Excellent service from the hostess to server to probably the manager who also checked in on us For cocktails our sour grape cocktails perfectly paired with our dinner The warm steamy hollow taftoon and mastokhiar is a must to get started The jujehkabab melts in your mouth super tender and tasty The tikkehmastikabab was preferred by my husband. It was perfectly cooked but I'm not such a carnivore The balal and houserice was also excellent No better feeling when you pay a good price for a meal and it's worth it! read more

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Oh my god! I have had Persian food all over Middle East, Europe and US but never had better kabob than this, just unbelievably yummy. I didnt know koobideh can even get this juicy, and soft. Absolutely the best Persian restaurant ever. Wonderful atmosphere and ambiance. Great service and very fast. Highly recommended read more

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