Definitely check this place out! This was my favorite dish! perfect amount of food, and to add to that my server, Julio, was a delight! He gave me great recommendations and made my dinner very special! I'm definitely coming back! It was a warm environment and felt very welcoming! read more

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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To start we had the Black truffle olivieh it had Chicken mayo salad with potato eggs salted cucumber and black truffle and we also had the Hummus and it came with different breads and it was really good to start off Then for entrees we had Koobideh kabab plater it came with onions and peppers and tomatoes just a classic. We also had the house rice, which was really good and good combo with it all. Balal it was a Corn on the cobs, chilli, lime and chives The ambience was amazing. It is a perfect date night spot and the service was great. read more

Food was good. Ambience nice but there is no time to appreciate because we were SO RUSHED. They forced us to order at once and gave us about ten mins for apps then shoved the kabobs on our plate. This is NOT Persian/ Iranian hospitality. This is max profiting while barely giving nod to our culture. We are to be warm, hospitable, and take our time appreciating and enjoying our food. Like dude THIS IS THR ARTS DISTRICT, if you are charging us 400 for a meal of two, let us take more than 50 mins at our table... even in Beverly Hills food that is half this price isnt shoved at us... Food is good but the experience is disappointing... profit maxxing. Spend your time at any Westwood Persian restaurant for half the price. Or go to California kabob kitchen or shekarchi for 1/3 the price just nearby. I do appreciate they have wine from Lebanon so will add one star for that. Otherwise go somewhere else for more of a Persian/ Iranian experience read more

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

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This place is looking like a Persian palace... The hosts are great, they are providing professional service and I'm sorry I didn't tip them(( The food is great very eastern style and everything was based in best quality products. Honestly the only thing I didn't like were the cocktails, I expected more luxurious feelings more Persian or eastern flavors were missing. I would upgrade them cuz compare to food and atmosphere they are not as stunning as we expected( it's just our opinion) Chay was great and cookies of course they are not from eastern cuisine but they reminded me about Persian culture which I appreciate. Love this place and for sure will be back !!! Thank you 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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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Think of it as the Javier's of Persian food. The ambiance is beautiful, the cocktails are excellent, and it's a great spot for a night out. That said, it's significantly overpriced for the portion sizes. It's definitely worth trying once for the experience, but if you're looking for better value and equally great (or better) Persian food, you'll find plenty of well-established Persian restaurants throughout Los Angeles that offer much more bang for your buck. read more

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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Staff is nice at this beautiful and trendy Persian restaurant from London. Parking can get tricky but not to worry they have $30 valet parking as an alternative. The menu is concise. My wife and I attempted to eat as pescatarians that don't eat shellfish which was not easy here. Pricing is a bit steep considering the portions. Food generally was underwhelming. I am u likely to go again unless someone in a group has a strong desire to go. read more

I was really excited to try Berenjak. I'm Persian, and my mom and I have spent our entire lives eating at what feels like every Persian restaurant in SoCal. We'd also heard great things about the London locations, so our expectations were high. We brought my non-Iranian boyfriend with us, and all three of us left feeling the same way. First, the positives: the restaurant itself is beautiful. We arrived almost an hour before our 8:30 p.m. reservation and waited at the bar. The bartenders were incredibly kind, the cocktails were good, and we loved singing along to the Persian music. We also asked if it would be possible to sit outside instead of inside. They said they'd try to accommodate us but ultimately couldn't, which was completely understandable. Unfortunately, the food is where everything fell apart. We ordered the sangak and taftoon breads along with several appetizers: kashk-e bademjan, mirza ghasemi, mast-o-moosir, and salad shirazi. The portions were tiny, especially for the price, and none of the dishes really stood out. We've had significantly better versions of every appetizer elsewhere. The entrees were even more disappointing. We ordered the koobideh, joojeh kabob tond, and the shrimp skewer. The koobideh was honestly one of the worst I've ever had. My mom and I both love koobideh, and we could barely eat it. It was extremely oily, and the texture was almost slimy. The joojeh's seasoning tasted off, and the shrimp was hard to eat. We also had to order rice separately. While I understand that's part of their concept, it's definitely unusual coming from a Persian restaurant. I completely understand that Berenjak is a concept restaurant and isn't trying to be a traditional restaurant. I actually enjoy modern interpretations of Persian food; places like Perse in Brentwood. This just didn't hit the mark. Considering i've read many similar reviews, I would suggest they replace their chef, or their recipes. Service was also inconsistent. The bar staff was sweet, but some of the bussers and other servers we interacted with seemed like they lacked customer service training, and didn't want to be there. At first, I wondered if we were just being overly critical because we're Persian. But my boyfriend, who isn't Iranian and was coming in with a completely different perspective, was equally unimpressed. For a bill that came out to around $500, we expected much more. Stunning space, good cocktails, and wonderful bar staff, but unfortunately, the food simply didn't justify the price or the hype. If you want to just come and sit at the bar, I would say go for it, but skip the food. We won't be returning. read more

Berenjak - Cocktails @ the bar - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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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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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My wife and I came to Berenjak on a Friday night and absolutely loved it. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the evening. I was born and raised in Iran and I'm Armenian, so I grew up with this food and culture. I see some reviews complaining that the portions are smaller and the prices are higher than a traditional Persian restaurant, but I honestly don't understand that comparison. Berenjak is clearly trying to offer something different. This is a modern, elevated Persian dining experience. You're not just paying for a huge plate of rice and kebab. You're paying for great food, beautiful presentation, service, atmosphere, culture, and the overall experience. People go to Michelin-starred restaurants all the time, pay two or three times as much for much smaller portions, and nobody questions it because they understand the concept of fine dining. Persian food deserves to be appreciated in that same way. And honestly, I didn't even find Berenjak that expensive for what you're getting. It was worth every dollar. The food was amazing, the portions were completely reasonable, the presentation was beautiful, and the ambiance made the whole night. I actually love seeing the food and culture I grew up around presented in such a beautiful and elevated way. Places like this deserve more credit. We enjoyed it so much that we literally made another reservation on our way out. 5 stars from us. We'll definitely be back. read more

Berenjak is definitely a nice restaurant , the food was great, the atmosphere was solid, and the service was good, but it felt overpriced for what you actually get. We ordered the two-person combo, which was about $95 per person and included all the appetizers they recommended, plus two skewers each, with additional upcharges for certain protein choices like beef. On top of that, we each got drinks that were around $15-20 each, and after parking and a 20% tip, the final bill came out to roughly $350 for two people. I normally don't focus too much on pricing at restaurants, but the final bill on this one had me do a double glance. I get that you're in the LA Arts District and paying for the location and ambiance, but the pricing seems a bit excessive. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd honestly love to come back and bring friends because the restaurant itself is nice and the food was genuinely good. At the same time, I do feel like I can get similar quality food in a similar comfortable environment for a fraction of the price. read more

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

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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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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Came here last night with a party of 5 and after doing some calculations realized it's actually a lot cheaper to order individual items than with the feast menu. My favorite was the ground lamb kebab and the lamb stew although the truffle chicken salad was also delicious! read more

Wow. Traditional Persian food with a modern twist. Special thanks to Julio for the great service and great recommendations. read more

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

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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Overpriced Limited menu Meat was decent everything else was very average Cocktails very avg Personally would not go back, better options for similar food in LA read more

Another great Mediterranean fine dine that's hopefully here to stay! What works beautifully: - Service - 10/10. Quick shout out to Shelly. She was not our server but helping out and she was so attentive, and warm. - Cocktails - how can everything taste better than the other? Yet so cohesive as a unit/menu and so unique. The most recommended was the grown up doodh (clarified yogurt punch) but the underrated stars are the watermelon shumpine and the saffron carajillo (coming from a person who's not into espresso martinis and the likes). - Food: also 10/10. The chicken kebabs, the black channa hummus, the date white chocolate cookies, yumm!!! There are plenty vegetarian and pescatarian friendly options. What can be improved: - just a small thing - we asked to be seated inside on a weekday evening. They said definitely if there were cancellations. We were there for 2 hrs and throughout the inside dining space was 70% empty. read more

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