Came here on a whim and I'm so glad I did. The food was so impressive and unique and gave me a new appreciation for food. We started off with the citrus date and cabbage salad and this was my favorite thing by far and I still think about this to this day. I'm personally not a fan of salads and raw vegetables but this was amazing. There was a sweet warm caramel from the dates that contrasted the light and refreshing crunch of the cabbage/lettuce so well. This was a million out of ten. My friends and I also tried the whipped feta and komaj bread together and I really liked the softness of the bread which was great dipped in the feta (although it was a bit salty). We also had the potato tahdig which was just a fancy hash brown with gravy. The oyster mushroom kebab was flavorful, juicy, and slightly tart with a nice seared flavor (and although a little salty, it went so well with rice). The eggplant and cured yogurt was delicious and I liked more and more as I kept eating. I loved the fried onions on top and how nice and creamy the sauce was. Will dream about the cabbage salad until the next time I have it again. read more

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Really amazing spot. It's not in the most charming area, but the restaurant itself is so worth it. There were truly zero misses at here. The Mirza Qasemi was my favorite, with perfectly cooked eggplant, chives, and a delicious hard boiled egg with salmon roe on it. It was definitely the best version of the dish I've ever had. The sleeper hit was the tahini-chili salad; we were on the fence about ordering it just from a quantity standpoint, but were so glad we did. The rice pudding was also unreal, an absolute flavor bomb. Huge fan of this spot, I see why it was so hyped up! Would absolutley return! read more

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Overhyped, bland food and a mediocre experience. The value for what you actually get especially considering the portions, technique, and execution is honestly disgraceful. The prices feel like they're based more on Instagram hype than the food itself. The drinks were basically lemony water overloaded with bagged ice. The location is terrible, and the entrance is confusing; there was nobody there to greet us and we waited around five minutes before someone showed up. The dining room itself is cold, boring, and completely lacking energy. With the tile walls and the constant flow of dirty hotel pans, pots, and kitchen equipment through the space, it sometimes felt more like an extension of the dish pit than a proper dining room. Pacing was all over the place. Some dishes came out almost immediately while others took 20+ minutes, making the meal feel completely uncoordinated. Hospitality was poor, cold, cluttered, and lacking any sense of coordination or warmth. Overall, massively overhyped. There are restaurants in NYC serving food with far more flavor, better execution, better hospitality, and better value. read more

Came with a few friends and our resident Persian food expert ordered a few of her favorite dishes. The Koobideh was my favorite dish but the roast chicken, sahbzi, and fish were also great. The flavors here are unique and seems preserved fruit forward. read more

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Came here for dinner. Service was professional and helpful. We ordered Stone Fruit & Farmer's Cheese, plum, peach, pistachio, lamb bacon, amba dressing, basil, Eggplant & Cured Yogurt Kashke Bademjan, mint oil, fried onions, garlic chips, walnuts,Kabob Koobideh,Ghormeh Sabzi, Saffron Half Chicken, Lamb Ribs, tamarind-date sauce, walnuts, barberries We loved the stone fruit and farmers cheese lamb baco salad. It was such a great starter. Eggplant was okay, not bad but not our favorite. Kabob koobideh i enjoyed a lot. The saffron chicken was great too. Overall, all the food was very great here. I think you really cant go wrong with any of the options which is rare to find in a restaurant. Will definitely be back to enjoy with friends and family. read more

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Great restaurant. Definitely felt like this has been one of my favorite meals I've had in the city. Feel like I had heard so much about it before coming and it is definitely worth the hype. Got the barbari bread, an eggplant dish, citrus date and cabbage salad, lamb ribs, kabob koobideh, and ghormeh sabzi. Went with a friend and each dish was a hit. Favorites were the ghormeh sabzi for a great first bite, then the kabob koobideh, which is a dish where each bite just gets better and better. The lamb ribs were also great with the pomegranite to cut through the richness. The citrus, date, and cabbage salad was amazing. There are so many dishes on here that I still want to try and can't wait to get another reservation to go again. Service was fast and prompt. They clear your dishes and even pack your leftovers to go for you. The space inside was clean and cute, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Loved all the plants and the wood and green colors. read more

Ordered: Ananas Cocktail (~$18): Aleppo infused tequila, caramelized pineapple, mango, turmeric, black pepper, lime Noor Cocktail (~$18): Neversink barrel aged gin, red aperitivo, watermelon, yuzu Komaj Bread (~$6): turmeric & cumin Barbari Bread (~$6): nigella seeds & sesame Mast o Musir (~$12): strained yogurt, pickled Persian shallot, turmeric oil Citrus Date & Cabbage Salad (~$19): lettuce, cabbage, orange, sesame seed, chili tahini dressing Lamb Ribs (~$34): tamarind-date sauce, walnuts, barberries Kabob Koobideh (~$25): ground wagyu beef & lamb brisket, tomato butter, tomato, peppers, onion, basmati rice Saffron Ice Cream (~$16): pistachio butter, candied pistachios, raisin saffron cookie Persian Tea (~$5): black tea infused with cardamom, rose, cinnamon Aya's take: My 2500th review! Eyval is an informal word meaning "right on" and right on is right. Eyval needs no introduction as it is consistently on the New York Times Top 100 Best Restaurants in NYC list. In 2026, it landed at spot 57. Being Middle Eastern, I've had plenty of Persian food in my life (it's truly some of my favorite). Chef Ali Saboor is doing an elevated and sophisticated take on the cuisine. If you're looking for the classics, you won't find them here but if you're looking for a culinary work of art, definitely set your alarm 3 weeks in advance to snag a reservation. We ordered 2 cocktails which were both fruit-forward, refreshing, and light. They didn't blow me away but they were pleasant to sip on. I was debating between the 2 breads and so glad we got both! The Komaj Bread has more of an earthiness to it from the turmeric and cumin while the Barbari Bread is more of the classic style. They were warm, fresh, soft, and so satisfying. The Mast o Musir complimented the bread so well and I would argue is a must with the bread. It's simple yet well-done. Think of a shallot-flavored labne. I also loved the turmeric oil which was very subtle but complex. The Citrus Date & Cabbage Salad was so beautifully presented. My favorite part was the warm dates but after a few bites, the salad grew on me more particularly the chili tahini dressing. At this point, I'm already satisfied but this meal got exponentially better from here! The Lamb Ribs are an absolute must order, exceeded my expectations, and had me audibly moaning with each bite. Each rib was so savory, succulent, and tender. They fall right off the bones, are very fatty (the only downside), and the barberries was a much welcomed contrast. I'm a big fan of barberries (zereshk) and wish they had a version of rice with this! I also loved the Kabob Koobideh which is a blend of wagyu beef & lamb brisket. It's juicy, well-seasoned, and surprisingly not too fatty. I absolutely loved their basmati rice and paired with the tomato butter, it was addicting beyond words. I wish this came with a second skewer or a chicken skewer to make this more of a "complete" dish for me. I wish they still had their saffron ice cream sandwich but because they didn't, we went with the Saffron Ice Cream which was floral, aromatic, and nutty. It's not sweet making this a good palate cleanser. The Persian Tea was warm and fragrant but for $5 a glass, I would skip it. You can get a whole tea pot full for that price elsewhere. All in all, what an incredible, memorable, and impressive meal. Do yourself a favor and visit asap! read more

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I came here at 5PM on a Sunday as the only reservations that are snaggable are somehow only 5PM or 9PM. The staff here is friendly and the restaurant is larger than you'd think! Other than the eggplant I wasn't overly wowed by the dishes but I could tell everything was fresh and made with quality ingredients. I shared: the barbari bread (8/10 delicious but needs to be dipped in something) Eggplant & Cured Yogurt Kashke Bademjan (10/10 my favorite dish of the evening!) Octopus Kabob (7/10 I wasn't a huge fan of the texture of the octopus or the tahini/preserved lemon dip it was in) Potato Tahdig (8/10 oddly too crispy on the sides for me but the plum sauce was fantastic!) Hashoo Mahi (8/10 really good flavor and a good portion of mahi) Saffron Ice Cream (9/10 this was really good but I was so disappointed it wasn't a sandwich like all of the photos I saw online!) read more

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I had the absolutely pleasure of finding Eyval while I was roaming Bushwick one Saturday afternoon after I had gone plant shopping. And might I say this from the start of this review ; it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. Reserving a table here was very simple and Thorough to book, nothing complicated; completely straightforward through resy. But I will have to say that you should keep in mind to try to book a day or two before, usually the eatery is quite packed, as I can imagine no one can get enough of their amazing dishes I headed here again on a very heavy raining Thursday, it was a day before the flood in September happened but I was hoping to meet a friend of mine that I hadn't seen in a while and we wanted to head somewhere nice. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere with soothing , warm dark interior that instantly connected with my heart and brought me back to the heart of Persia. riendly and accommodating, making us feel right at home. I always tend to judge a place and how close to the home version of food is based on who is eating at the restaurant and when you walk through the door the entire place is filled with people eating of middle eastern/Persian decent, this tells me this place is gonna be pretty good. If there were ten stars, I wouldn't hesitate to give them. Amazing Iranain cuisine, full with authentic traditional dishes. I go to this restaurant and their other locations many times and I can't get enough of it. I am middle eastern and I appreciate a really authentic food. The first time I was here, I didn't really have anything but their persian tea, since I already ate After finally scavenging around with the waitress to finalize our order, we settled on getting : We started off with the lime rose and cucumber mint cocktails, very enriching and sweet. Nothing too light nor heavy, just in between that way it have the perfect opportunity to devour our meals in peace without feeling completely full. I'll have to say one of the of the tastiest and lightest cocktails i've had in recent memory. First plate we shared was the Komaj Bread with the Carrot Borani. The minute I saw on the menu that, my eyes dropped right to the dish infused with zaffron youghrt, my heart melted ever so softly and knew zaffron yoghurt was definitely something I wanted my taste buds to revisit. The sweet warm honey with olive oil and zaffron yoghurt really balanced each other in a world ___, brought an interesting twist to the carrots, espousing eating it with the Komaj Bread. The kebab koobdieh had the best texture, very sweet and tender that just melted it's juices into your mouth, honestly one of the best kebabs i've had in New york. We also ordered the Half Chicken Zereshk Polo, very tasty and nourishing, really did meet my every expectations to the fine making of persian rice dishes, the taste is still can remember it to this day. I really would recommending going with these two meals. Overall, I cannot recommend Eyval enough - the atmosphere, the food, and the service were all top-notch. If you're looking for a taste of great Persia in Brooklyn, look no further than Eyval! It's a must try. Lastly I'd like to highlight our friendly waitress, truly she was the sweetest: very positive and polite lady, helped with recommendations, personal drinks and meals she enjoyed, and everything! Was very talkative and welcoming to Eyval, I really enjoyed having her as our waitress. I completely forgot to get her name, but she was an Afghani girl, very accommodating would definitely ask for her when I come back again! I've been to Eyval thrice now, and I can't emphasize this enough when I say they never fail to astonish me. Each time they have stunned me with their terrific service and mouthwatering menu. I'm coming back again and again for sure! read more

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2 pieces of barbari bread ($6x2) seemed necessary to soak up what we ordered as appetizers. Carrot borani at $19 was delicious, though more pricey than expected for the amount. It disappeared within 4 bites. Maybe that's a good thing? The kashke bademjan (eggplant, $23) is smothered in yogurt and other toppings. Would say this is more worth than the carrot, on a flavor per bite basis. I would hardskip the potato tahdig ($18). Convince me that this is something more than an enlarged hashbrown with fancier ketchup. The baseline was on a dollar menu. This evokes the "this is chicken nuggets" meme after someone prepared a "breaded chicken piccata." The kabob koobideh ($25) comes with 7 small cubes of beef/brisket, and some rice. Can you taste or experience the wagyu? What are we doing here? You receive 1 bone marrow and 4 pieces of angus short rib with the ghormeh sabzi ($48). Good, yes. Worth it? Questionable. Overall, delicious, but I'm biased toward Persian food and feel like it has a high floor. I don't think Eyval stood out compared to lower-priced Persian options, which made me feel like the visit wasn't justified. read more

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Some of the most incredible food I have had in NYC! Unique flavors and spices throughout both the dinner menu as well as the cocktail menu. Will definitely be returning when I get the chance! read more

Eyval - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Def a death row meal me thinks, not your mom's Persian food that's for sure They made quintessential Persian dishes and flavors and elevated them in a unique way. I am often weary of these types of restaurants but this was on my list for YEARS. For my group of 4 I stalked that waitlist for 2 months to get this reservation and it did not disappoint The fesenjoon had the crispiest crunchiest chicken, the tahdig was insane, and the kashk was something else. Cant even say how juicy the kebabs were Lastly, the bastani oh dear god. What a dessert I would come for this alone if it wasn't so hard to get in Dear god hoping to come back soon!!! read more

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If I could come here more often I would Everything on the menu is so delicious and memorable, there's truly nothing as special as Iranian food. The potato tahdig with plum sauce was INSANE, I truly inhaled it. 10/10 meal that really impresses read more

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This was excellent, especially the breads, eggplant, citrus/date salad, and lamb ribs. read more

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I had a great experience here! We had a weekend dinner reservation, were seated promptly, and service was friendly and attentive throughout. The space is pretty big yet cozy. Loved the dips and bread! All super flavorful and fresh. We also shared a salad, lamb ribs, beef kabob, and half chicken. The chicken might've been my favorite - juicy and the pomegranate and walnut sauce had a pretty distinct flavor. The chocolate cake and pistachio ice cream were perfect to round the meal. Would definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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First time I came was for my birthday. A friend treated me and we got to order a bunch of items on the menu. I didnt get to take many pictures at the time but always wanted to come back! This time my boyfriend and I decided to try getting a seat at the bar on a random weekday. We arrived shortly before they opened and stood in line, we figured they might have room for walk-ins and if not we were going to either Robertas or Otis right around the corner. Luckily we got a seat right at the corner of the bar which I am so thankful. The service was amazing and they were all super friendly. Since I am east asian many of the items on the menu is super foreign to me and flavors are a mystery. They helped us pick a few things trying to balance out the meat, veggies, and carbs, but we decided to go heavy on the meat and have a larger meal. I recommend getting rice and bread to go with the dishes! Items we got Lamb Ribs was one of the high lights which is delicious when you eat it with rice or bread. By itself after the first piece it can get a little heavy, but its delicious as and perfect appetizer to share. Mushroom Borani was so smooth and just warms your soul. My bf who was hesitant about just ordering dips or yogurt loved this item. We ordered drinks as well which were both delicious and unique. We also got one of the beef skewers which was delicious and just nice item to get. However we were quite underwhelmed by the octopus. Overall this place is so lovely, I am so happy for them they are so busy now compared to when I first visited for my bday even tho its super hard to get a reservation. Well deserved hype and I definitely recommend to have a wonderful time. read more

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Perfectly spiced Mediterranean dishes. On the more expensive side. The service was excellent and the servers were perfectly attentive. The whipped feta dip and strained yogurt dip were a must try I was just highly disappointed by the lack of bread or any type of vessel to use with the dip? And the ghormeh Sabzi was perfectly rich and flavorful. read more

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Wow, just wow! Excellent experience and incredible food. You could really taste the quality in all the ingredients. The spreads and purees were delicious, as well as the mains. We had to keep ordering bread to make sure we finished every last drop of sauce in each plate (and the bread is fantastic too). Cocktails are very good as well and not badly priced. All servers were friendly and the place had a casual yet sophisticated vibe, which I like. This is a restaurant where you should come with a group to make sure you try a bit of everything. The price-to-quality ratio has me planning my next visit! read more

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Eyval is such a beautiful restaurant -- minimalist, elegant, and full of warmth. The design is simple but intentional, creating a calm, inviting space that lets the food and energy truly shine. Definitely make a reservation before going; even mid-week, the place was packed, which tells you how loved this spot is (and it's easy to see why). The menu is unique -- some dishes are hard to picture at first, but when they arrive, they're stunning. Each plate is beautifully crafted, well-balanced, and full of bold, thoughtful flavors. You can tell every dish is made with care and creativity. We came here for a birthday dinner -- a group of eight -- and shared about eight or nine dishes. It was a good amount for everyone to taste a bit of everything but I'd suggest adding more dishes. A highlight was the beets (stunning and scrumptious dish) and another was the cabbage salad (flavorful and bright) The cocktails were equally impressive -- inventive, balanced, and delicious. Every sip felt carefully curated to complement the food. All in all, 5 out of 5. Eyval captures everything I love about dining in Bushwick: community, creativity, and food that feels both comforting and elevated. Highly recommend! read more

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The food was delicious and the service was great. Everything had distinctly unique flavors but stuck to the traditional ingredients. Restaurant was very busy but not noisy. We had a hard time getting reservations so plan ahead. read more

I remember when Eyval a few years back and it did not take long for the hype around it to build. Once the New York Times and the New Yorker had both endorsed it, good luck getting a reservation. I had pretty much resigned to the fact that it would never happen for me. I'm not in Bushwick too often, but when I know I'll be in the area I always get on the waitlist for a res here. Somehow, this past Friday, I caught lightning in a bottle, and that lighting was an 8pm reservation at Eyval. And folks, as it turns out, the hype is very much warranted and very much deserved. Eyval is a special, memorable dining experience that is mouthwatering from the moment you step inside and are seduced by the whorls of aroma emanating from the kitchen and tables alike. Walking in at primetime, Eyval was buzzing. Full of energy, almost frenetic, but not out of control. More in an exhilarating way. The space itself is relatively minimalist, letting the service, music, food, and drinks do the talking. To drink, my eyes immediately went to the Saffron Martini (old tom gin, saffron, method dry, orange bitters), which I later learned has sort of a cult following. Now that I've had it, I can see why. I suppose it's technically a dirty martini variation, but it's really in its own category. I almost wish I could figure out how to make this at home, but at the same time that might take away from its specialness. If I hadn't been trying to pace myself on this particular night (I switched to wine after the cocktail), I absolutely would have had a second and maybe even a third. This is a thing of dreams. Food-wise, they recommend sharing everything, which is always appreciated given that we always take that approach to dining. They recommend 4-6 dishes for a party of two but I'd suggest ordering at the bottom end of the range you're given and adding on later if you're still hungry, as we both found the food super filling and needing to take a good amount of our last dish home (not necessarily a bad thing, leftovers like these but most freshly prepared food to shame). Anyway, everything we ordered was sublime. A+s across the board so I will not be noting my grades after each plate. Eats, below: Mast o Khiar, cucumber herb yogurt, golden raisins, radish, walnuts Our server recommended this dip out of the options because they all looked amazing. This one was fantastic to start with thought it's a bigger portion than we expected. The dip itself is unbelievable expected and all of the extras arranged on top added the perfect amount of variety in texture and flavor. Citrus Date & Cabbage Salad, lettuce, cabbage, orange, sesame seed, chili tahini dressing I've never had anything like this. It's extremely hard to pick of favorite of the night because everything we ordered so good but if I had to, it would probably be this. Octopus Kabob, garlic tahini, preserved lemon, pickled Persian cucumbers, red onion, herbs The octopus itself was cooked perfectly and highlighted beautifully by all of the accompanying ingredients. A preparation that initially appeared to be relatively straightforward but set itself apart in flavor and execution. Eggplant & Cured Yogurt Kashke Bademjan, mint oil, fried onions, garlic chips, walnuts Along with the salad, this dish completely blew us away. Just insanely flavorful and delicious, and a lot more filling than expected. Hashoo Mahi, pomegranate, tamarind, & tomato glaze, saffron butter, herbs We had gotten pretty full by this point so ended up taking some the fish home, but our initial tastes had us wishing we could expand our stomachs to continue forging ahead. Served with a large side of rice, which we only had a tiny bit of in the moment but it was promptly finished alongside the fish as some of the world's best leftovers within the next day or two. read more

Matthew was our server and he was amazing. The service was wonderful... we ordered 8 different dishes and as we finished one, another was served. So you order everything up front and they pace it. We were there to celebrate my husbands birthday and so the meal ended with a candle in a slice of chocolate cake!! See my pictures for a description of each item. We had made reservations, and it was full... so probably a good idea to do so. Dishes are served to share... that way you get to taste everything. read more

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everything we had in Eyval is just soooo gooood!! we have 6ppl and everyone agrees on it! this is the must try restaurant in bushwick! the rib is so tender, duck is very flavorful and the bread and salad is just everything you need to order! the service is friendly. ambience is nice too. love this place so so much read more

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I absolutely LOVED this place. The food was incredible, everything was delicious and full of flavor, didnt love the drinks but it was okay because i ended up getting a diet coke to finish it off.. the lamb was my absolute favorite and the mushroom borani was a close second! read more

Eyval - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Eyval is a must especially if you love Persian food. The restaurant is open and airy and is much bigger than you realize. There are three separate dining areas to it. There were 3 of us and we definitely over ordered but wanted to try different dishes. See the photos. We had some serious leftovers. The cocktails are unique in flavor and easy to drink. Our waiter was very sweet and thoroughly explained the dishes and guided us on what to order. The entire staff was very personable every time they came to the table, either to bring food or clear the table. Unbelievable flavors in these well curated dishes! Reservations required!!! read more

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As an Astorian, I don't often make the trek to Brooklyn but I'm so glad that I did! I have nothing but praise for this restaurant, it's a little pricey but worth every penny. The flavors are explosive, inventive, and fresh as can be. My recommendations: -To start: The Barbari bread and the Yellow French Bean Borani -Lamb ribs: an absolute MUST if you ever visit. I'm not even a huge lamb fan but it was truly out of this world and slips right off the bone -Kabob Chenjeh: I love steak so this was a no-brainer -To conclude: the cardamom chocolate cake. My boyfriend and best friend gave this a 10/10, the cherries were a lovely touch read more

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I know my wife enjoyed our dinner at Eyval at least as much as I did because in between bites she kept saying, "We have to bring [insert several different friends' names] here." I took this to mean: 1. I picked a great spot for dinner. 2. My company doesn't matter in the least. My wife isn't wrong on either count, and Eyval is EXCELLENT on all fronts. We knew when we walked through the airy, high-ceilinged space (is there a garden on the roof?), past the open kitchen with colorful, fragrant food popping up in the window, that we were in for a treat. Our server Matthew was the best. He was fun and funny and patient in his explanation of the menu, including his correct pronunciation of all the words I butchered. His recommendations were on point, and he was there whenever we needed him and left us alone when we did not. If you're seeing this Matthew, my wife would like to be friends with you. The cocktails were intriguing in description (quite a few ingredients I had never heard of and I drink far too much), and fantastic in balance and execution and straight up deliciousness. My favorite was probably the incredibly smooth Havig (vodka, flor de azur, carrot, cardamom, chili tincture, basil oil, egg white), but I could drink The Last Persian all day. The Moz and the pomegranate whiskey sour were surprisingly similar in appearance, and shockingly different in taste. Both excellent. I don't know who is behind the bar, but they know their biz. Oh, and they have food too, not just booze. We started with the citrus date & cabbage salad. With the chili tahini dressing, it was was sweet and rich and spicy all at once. Not to mention gorgeous. It paired well with the more savory and stunning flavors of the Eggplant & Cured Yogurt Kashke Bademjan. A little Barbari bread went a long way to mop up the rest of the yogurt as well. We also shared a Kabob Chenjeh, just the platonic ideal of a beef kabob over an artful array of colorful sauces, and the Hashoo Mahi, which was perfectly cooked fish with a layer of tamarind and tomato glaze and a tall pile of greens on top, swimming in saffron butter. This may be our new favorite restaurant. The only wrong move we made was not bringing a bunch of friends so we could try more of the menu. We'll rectify that soon. read more

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Had dinner there during my visit to NYC. The restaurant was very popular in the city and it was not easy to reserve a table online. So I had a high expectation before the meal. It turned out, however, that the dishes did not live up to the fame. I started the meal with Barari and Komaj bread. The sizes of them were not big so you can try both. The Barbari bread was surprisingly oily. Not traditional. The Komaj bread was a bit sweet and it was Okay to me. Then I got the Citrus, date and cabbage salad. Not recommended for two reasons: 1. the dressing had a heavy, strong spicy and sour-ish flavor--it paired badly with the dates and citrus, which also had strong flavors. Even some lemon juice would be much better. 2. The dates and citrus were sliced into large pieces, while the cabbage was very thinly sliced. So every bite I barely could taste the cabbage; they should slice the fruits into smaller pieces. The entrée, the kebab Koobideh, was delicious. Beef was good. The tomato butter on top of the rice added much flavor to it. I also like the pepper. Serving size was good for one. Service was not bad, except that the server told me the dressing of salad could neither be removed nor out on the side. Strange. The vibe was good. read more

Stepping into this place feels like you're stepping into a modern diner repurposed, with bright white tiled walls and modern lighting fixtures. Overall, I found the food to be quite delicious, but wish the environment and service matched the level of the food. We ordered the Barbari bread and Mast o Musir to start - both were delicious, and the yogurt dip was well balanced with the tumeric oil and shallots. However, I wish there was just more bread, as one small pieces is not enough for the amount of dip. Then, we tried the citrus date and cabbage salad, which had a combination of flavors and spices I had never tasted before - citrus, spicy, but creamy with the tahini dressing, a standout salad for sure! For the main, we shared the grilled octopus, which was my favorite dish. It is incredibly tender, the spices are so well balanced with the acidic pickles, tangy and rich hummus, and buttery octopus. I'm not usually a fan of red onions, but these were so delicious. There was a good portion of octopus as well! The service wasn't particularly friendly or helpful, as they asked if we had dined before (I hadn't) and then didn't proceed to give us any overview. read more

Eyval - Citrus date and cabbage salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Absolutely insane. Definitely a top meal of mine this year. Started with the mast o musir and komaj bread. It was so good. I loved the shallot flavor in the yogurt and the bread was super light and airy. Even though the komaj is known as the sweeter of the two bread options, it wasn't too sweet at all and the cumin seeds on top added some fun pops of flavor. We had some extra yogurt when we ran out of bread which we ate with the rice that came with our main dish and it worked out perfectly. Next was the cabbage and date salad. This was a really fun flavor combo that I never would've thought would work (and never would've ordered if I hadn't seen people raving about it on Yelp). It was definitely worth the hype. Spicy dressing, sweet dates, brightness from the orange, all on top of some fresh crunchy cabbage with a few sesame seeds sprinkled on top. It was a total flavor bomb and was so fun to eat. I will definitely be trying my hand at replicating this dish at home and will be stoked if I can even make something half as good. Next came the lamb ribs with tamarind date sauce, crushed walnuts, pickled chilis, and dried berries. Again, an incredible flavor combo. I felt like I was Remi from ratatouille when he eats the strawberry and cheese and the flavors swirl around in his head. Getting all the ingredients in one bite was so sick. I really feel like they all came together in perfect harmony and it was so artfully done. Between the ribs and the salad, there's some really exciting innovation going on in this kitchen. Finally, we finished the meal with the koobideh, which is a mix of ground beef and lamb. Again, it was so good, and the absolute best version of a classic Persian dish. As a kid, koobideh was always my favorite thing to have on Persian new year and this version of the dish totally brought me back. Everything on the plate was so simple and comforting, yet also still packed with flavor. The saffron rice was awesome as were the blistered tomatoes and seasoned onions. Overall, this was an incredible meal and I'm so happy that we were able to get a reservation. I can't wait to bring my family here next time they're in town. read more

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already planning my next trip back because WOW was that incredibly delicious!!! definitely one of the best meals ive had in a while heart a lot of good things about eyval and finally got to try it for myself. we were seated immediately and the staff was incredibly friendly. we ordered many things to share - started with the bread and yogurt dip and date salad. these were shining stars! really great and unique flavors. we ordered the ribs and lamb and potato and they were great too. the lamb with bone marrow came with some kidney beans and it was actually so perfect plus the rice on the side - i could eat this forever. really such a great meal i left happy and full. def coming back and would recommend in a heartbeat read more

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One of the best meals I've had this season, with several dishes that shocked my palette. Here's what I would get again: DRINK: -Albaloo: the mezcal smokiness makes a sweet drink complex. Excellent, smooth, but not overdone in its sweetness. APPETIZERS: -Komaj bread: Orange-tinged from the turmeric and topped with cumin seeds, this slightly sweet bread is great on its own to get your appetite going. -Whipped feta spread: it seems like it rotates what it is paired with, but this summer, I think the fig jam on top and basil oil on the bottom is the perfect dynamic contrast. It is sweet from the jam, creamy and salty from the feta, and lightly herby from the basil oil. This contrast is perfect. -Citus date and cabbage salad: another perfect dynamic contrast. This salad changed the way I see dates because that was the winning ingredient that made that dish exceptional. There was a distinct nuttiness to this salad that I loved. Bursting with flavor, which are not words I often use with salads. -Tahdig: it's an adorable portion, but with all the other food, it might just be enough. The crispy bottom rice comes with this sweet tomato and pomegrante sauce on the bottom. It's almost floral but slightly savory, in a similar way to how Japanese curry blends that spectrum of flavor. -Eggplant and cured yogurt kashke bademjan: I thought the eggplant was really the carrier of the fried onions, which was the most prominent flavor I remember. Be sure to make a Resy because that place filled up real quick as soon as doors opened for dinner at 6pm. read more

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5 stars. Evyal really brought it. The flavors of the food were so good, balanced, and unique. Great service, nice vibe for a special occasion or night out with a date, friends or parents. Apps: - whipped feta (5/5) - fava beans dip (4.5/5) - carrot borani (4.5/5) - Shiraz salad (4.5/5) - citrus and date salad (4.5/5) - komaj bread w tumeric (5/5 - looooved this bread) - bárbari bread (4/5) Larger plates: - Eggplant w/cured yogurt (4.5/5) - Tahdig (5/5 - this is usually a large dish but it was smaller than expected - that being said the flavors were amazing def don't miss this) - Mahi (4/5 a bit oil heavy) Desserts - rose cake 4.5/5 (this was very unique, if you don't like rose though def don't get it) - blueberry yogurt (4/5) Will be coming back. It's usually full so either plan to get a reservation or get there right when it opens for the bar seats. Enjoy! read more

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I've been to Eyval several times now, and while the hype tends to have died down and a reservation is easier to get, I'm pleased to say the high bar that got it so much attention has not been lowered. The barbari bread with any dip is a must order. The citrus date salad is phenomenal, as are the lamb ribs. If Eyval was in Manhattan this place would be impossible to get into, but the location in Bushwick allows for your dining experience to be much more chill. The interior is comfortable and surprisingly expansive, and the staff are knowledgable and friendly. I think this is an especially good spot to take someone from out of town or someone who has never had Persian food. They'll love it. read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here. Highlight was definitely the bean dip. So fresh and bright. As was the salad. Didn't try a cocktail but they looked really good. Would definitely come back for apps and cocktails! read more

Second time here and it was still as good as I remembered it. There were some new additions since the last time I was here. We ordered the Kabob torsh topped with pomegranates, walnuts, herbs and red onions as well as the ghormeh sabzi and lamb shank shishlik. Everything was delicious though we wish the Kabob torsh had a different cut of meat. I wanted to order the lamb shank adas polo (our favorite) from last time however it is a seasonal item and currently not on the menu. The service was a little slow but everyone was very nice and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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The service was good until the very end, when a staff member actually confronted us for leaving less than a 20% tip. That was incredibly rude, uncomfortable, and unprofessional. A tip is a gratuity, not an entitlement. If 20% is mandatory, it should be clearly added as a service charge--not demanded from customers after they pay. Unfortunately, that one interaction completely ruined an otherwise good experience, and we will not be returning. read more

This is the best meal I've had in awhile. Eyval came highly recommended to us and it did not disappoint. My sister managed to snag a 9pm reservation on a Friday night. This place is definitely popular as it seemed every seat, including the bar, was full. If we had a choice, I would've much preferred to sit at the bar since it seemed that's where the action was really at but we were seated at a fairly crammed table right by the door. Whatever might have been lacking from the seating arrangement was quickly obscured by the phenomenal drinks and food. Our server, Matt, was attentive and friendly with the most darling personality and helpful recommendations. On to the food...we ordered the eggplant and cured yogurt, the squash and tahini, the lamb ribs, the octopus kabob, and the kabob koobideh. My sister also got an order of the barbari bread. Eggplant and cured yogurt: This was described as a deconstructed baba ganoush. The flavors were absolutely incredible. Creamy, nutty, earthy, with a nice hint of mint. We were immediately blown away. Squash and tahini: Such a creative dish of acorn squash, pomegranate, and gorgeous sauce. We loved this one but the eggplant definitely overshadowed it a bit. Lamb ribs: Holy mother of God. Probably the best ribs I've had in my life. This is a dish I'll be thinking about long after. The perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and smokey. If you had to get one dish here, this should be it. So so so good. Paired well with a glass of their syrah. Octopus kabob: I liked this one! My sister wasn't a huge fan of the pickles on top but I thought it was really interesting and it had a nice kick to it. Definitely not a version of grilled octopus I've seen before. Kabob koobideh: This was a combination of wagyu beef and lamb over a bed of rice topped with tomato butter and a side of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mint. I LOVED this dish. The meat was super flavorful and the rice was even better. That tomato butter mixed into the rice was like nothing I've had before and is something else I've continued to think about. The cocktail list is impressive as well. I got the pomegranate whiskey sour which was good but boozy and felt more like a manhattan than a whiskey sour. My sister got the blood orange negroni which I was super impressed by since I normally don't like negronis but this one was very smooth and well balanced. We left feeling STUFFED and happily paid our $200ish check. In my opinion, that amount of food at such great quality in NYC is totally worth it. I would come back in a heartbeat. read more

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A cozy Persian spot and one of my new favorites in NYC -- every single thing was absolutely delicious and I'm obsessed! Standouts include Whipped Feta with Fig Jam and Basil Oil (unique flavors), Eggplant (so soft and flavorful), Grilled Scallops (super saucy plus sneaky spice) and Saffron Ice Cream Sandwich (kulfi adjacent) -- basically might've listed everything we got... I can't wait to go back! read more

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Absolutely one of the best restaurants we've been to! Food is exceptional! They've mastered the art of creative cooking. While keeping the traditional and authentic recipes, they've added their own unique touches and flair, delivering a fabulous culinary experience. What a treat, can't wait to go back when we're in town. Friendly service and cozy atmosphere. read more

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