We had lunch at Flame Santa Monica , the food is so amazing. We tried beef Soltani, it was the best I ever had . I highly recommend this great restaurant. read more

Flame International - 1. Ground Veal & Beef (Koobideh) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

ONE STAR - A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE This place was an absolute disaster from start to finish. The food was horrible. Cold, tasteless, and honestly inedible. Nothing came out fresh or even warm. For a restaurant that pretends to be upscale, the food quality was insulting. The seating situation is pure hell. Tables are crammed so tightly together that you can't move your chair, let alone breathe. It's overcrowded to an unsafe level. They clearly shove tables and chairs into every possible inch just to pack people in and rip them off. We were charged upfront for our reservation on new years Eve, and were told the program would start at a specific time. When we arrived on time, there was NO table for us at all. Instead, they shoved a tiny table meant for maybe two people into the middle of the dance floor and expected four adults to sit there like a joke. To make it worse, the manager, a woman named Mostashari, along with a couple of the waiters, were extremely rude, aggressive, and unprofessional. Rather than fixing the situation, they pushed us out of the restaurant, escalated things, and we literally had to call 911 because of how hostile it became. This was not just bad service. It was chaotic, unsafe, and disrespectful. Never, ever waste your time or money at this place. There are countless better restaurants where you'll actually get edible food, basic respect, and a seat that isn't in the middle of a dance floor. Avoid at all costs. read more

Wc smelled so bad , the food was not hot at all, server didn't checked on us much, not a good experience at persian restaurant as a persian

I really wanted to love this place, but it missed the mark for me. The atmosphere felt average, the service was fine but not especially memorable, and the food didn't stand out. The meat was a little dry, and both the hummus and tzatziki tasted more store-bought than freshly made. With so many great options out there, I was hoping for something that felt more authentic and memorable. Unfortunately, this one just didn't deliver for me. read more

Food is great. Service is wonderful. The events are pretty nostalgic Only issue is number of servers for busy nights. It is few ladies for many desks some times but they are very professional in their job read more

We celebrated my mom's 75th birthday at Flame International with 30 friends and family. The food was delicious, the ambiance set the mood, and the music and entertainment made the evening a blast. Paris and Mo and their wonderful staff took very good care of us. Highly recommend as a venue for large parties and celebrating special occasions! read more

This restaurant is amazing. They stand in solidarity with the victims of Iran and Ukraine. They are so caring and thoughtful. More importantly, their food is fabulous. Their entertainment evenings are so fun and great for any group. I highly recommend this place to one and all. They have a huge space where you can through your parties too! Love it. read more

The best we have ever had great food and service especially server Amir. Thank you for your hospitality.

The food is so amazing at this place . We really enjoyed our time, the music, the atmosphere & service were all great. I highly recommend this restaurant. Amir provides service to our table and he was so nice and helpful. read more

This restaurant has the best Koobide , we were a large group for lunch on a Christmas Day & I must say that the food & service was so fantastic, the manger Paris is so kind & friendly . We will come back soon . Thanks Paris for the beautiful day you created for our group . read more

Flame International - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The lamb shank is to die for! #26 Ghorme sabzi with lamb shank! #27 lamb shank with egg plant and the sour cheery rice omg so good!! Service super Great afternoon early dinner be quite! But this place has Persian music!! Great place read more

Flame International - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Our party of nine came here at around 5:30pm on a Thursday night and were able to get seated right away. The service was so friendly and attentive! Loved the complimentary fresh veggies and bread/butter. For appetizers, we got Taddig (x2), Kashk, Mast-o-Khiar (yogurt), Hummus, Shirazi Salad (x2). All the entrees are HUGE so prepare to have leftovers. I ordered Chicken Barg Kabob for mine and it was delicious. Usually I shy away from chicken breast but theirs was perfectly tender and not dry at all. Rack of lamb, soltani kabob, shish kabob are also amazing. 5/5 read more

I was here for a private event. Staff were really rude and had a condescending demeanor. I had the koobideh kabob, which was really bad and oily. Not to mention they didn't get the order right. The DJ was really bad and was not ready for a birthday event. Overall not recommended, especially for private events. read more

Oh my God , the Beef koobideh at this place is number one . The manager was so nice & kind , she greeted us with warm welcome. We love the atmosphere & Decore as well . I will definitely be back. read more

Great food! Great service! Great ambiance! Great Event Space! I can't say enough good things about this place! You have to give it a taste !! read more

Just got home from flame international the best atmosphere the best appetizers the best food and persian live music with the large dance floor I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it read more

Came in for an event, and the food was good but the rest of the experience was unpleasant - including service from the moment we stepped in the door. Ambiance feels like more of an event space than a restaurant. read more

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Food quality was very poor in comparison with the price. service was not good, the food arrived very late and 2 orders out of 6 was delivered wrong. read more

As someone who is Persian and has had his fair share of Persian food in the city, this is hands down one of my favorites. This is your local restaurant that's no frills. It's been here for as long as I can remember and relied upon by many. It's cozy and casual and has that family feel. While I normally come here for family dinners, I decided to give the lunch a go and loved the specials with a friend. Pictured is the regular sized portion of the koobideh but my friend did get the lunch size and it was enough for her. To start, we ordered the kashkh-e-bademjan. If you come to a Persian restaurant and not order this appetizer you're doing it wrong. Try being a bit adventurous and dip the bread in and enjoy. I really do love their beef koobideh, it's juicy and tender cooked to perfection. I love adding some sumac all over the plate and mixing in the grilled tomato. read more

Flame International - 7. Combination Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Terrible food, service and management Will never go back to this restaurant There is an overcharge on any modifications you make to the menu Amir the server was extremely nice read more

I came in with a little of a quenching throat . I ordered a Stella . The staff is attentive and nice . I personally didn't try the hookah but definitely next time !! Look forward to coming back and trying the food next time : ) It's not so busy for a Thursday evening . read more

Flame International - Check in host area - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a party here on a Summer Sunday afternoon and it was a scorcher that day. Service was 100% because the staff was attentive regardless if its a guest or the one who threw the party. They had an appetizer table which i tried their yogurt with cucumber, hummus, and baba ghanoush; it was delish! i came back for seconds. The main course has beef, chicken, salmon, and luleh. All the meat was cooked to perfection! The basmati rice was absolutely soft and fluffy. I don't care much for their desserts but it was offered. The location is not bad, its right at the corner. Its street parking only but there's plenty in the back or the side either on Corinth or the back street which i forgot. read more

Loved this place! The food was fresh and full of flavor, and the staff were super friendly. Great vibe, clean space, and quick service. Definitely coming back! read more

It was my birthday, and we had an amazing time! The food was absolutely delicious--we tried the chicken kabob, lamb shank, and ghormeh sabzi, and everything was cooked to perfection. Amir was an incredible host, making us feel so welcome with his warm hospitality. The atmosphere was beautiful, adding to the perfect dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

The food was really good and the service I'm going to come here all the time from now see you guys soon

I found the food very dry. Everything needed a sauce. The staff was nice. We went for a company party. They didn't know how to make drinks which is sad. I wouldn't recommend. read more

My first time here at Flame International, Oh my God, the food is so good. I had white fish with Sabzi polo, it was the best ever. Also the service by Amir was fantastic. They have music at the same time. The singer sang birthday song for my friend & they brought her cake . The portion of their food is pretty big . Overall I loved it . We will definitely be back and I will recommend this amazing place to all my friends. read more

Flame International - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've never left negative reviews, but I feel this experience deserves to be shared. My family and I recently visited this restaurant, and while the food itself was okay, the restaurant was noticeably dirty, several of the chairs had white hairs on them, almost as if a dog had been shedding there. On top of that, we had a very unpleasant encounter with Mrs. Mostashari, who I've been told is the owner's wife. While my toddler did walk and run around a bit, I was always right there beside him, keeping a close eye and making sure he wasn't disturbing anyone or in any danger. Despite this Mrs. Mostashari came over and very rudely told me to "keep your child next to your table because customers will complain and it's dangerous." I fully understand the need to maintain safety and respect for other guests, but the way it was handled was unprofessional and unnecessarily harsh. A polite reminder would have been more than enough. If this restaurant does not want toddlers to walk around at all, they should make that clear on their website or policies and state that children are not welcome. Instead, families are made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome in the moment. Between the poor cleanliness and Mrs. Mostashari's attitude, this was a very disappointing experience. Unfortunately, we will not be returning, and I would not recommend this place for families. read more

I'm not usually a big fan of lamb because it's gamey, but here they did it RIGHT. Amin, our amazing server, told me we could make it any way I wanted it. I requested it well-done, and it was the perfect char and still juicy. The yogurt with cucumber was perfect and flavorful. They give you unlimited *toasted* pita bread, and the portions are large. Amin, even though busy setting up for the night, was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. When the staff is friendly and the food is perfect, I'll definitely be back. They have live music on Thursday - Saturday nights as well. read more

Flame International - a plate of grilled fish and vegetables - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great service! Amir is friendly and efficient. We look forward to going back for dinner/ live music. -Barg kabob is delicious!!

We went there yesterday to do e girls night and we were amazed with service food and music. We had great time and found out old friends and enjoyed the night with happy memories great place will come back for sure and I already recommended a lots of my other friends thanks to Parisa she was wonderful we loved her place and her so so much Price is great food is great tea was the best and the sweets were delicious thanks read more

Flame International - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Kebab, was sooo tender, kashkeh bademjoon was on point! Food is amazing! The vibes are amazing! The people who work there were very caring and nice! I went there with my husband and on a date night and will be returning again shortly. It's going to be our regular go to spot for Persian food Thank you so much read more

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Flame international is truly the best persian restaurant in los angeles . They offer the best verity of kebabs such as the best mouth watering rack of lamb filet minions (barg) this is my favorite spot for persian food . Further the customer service is fantastic this time amir serve me Im sure everyone will have trying this restaurant read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a saturday afternoon for some hookah and food. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the owner who was warm and friendly. Amir was our server, and he made us an amazing hookah. He also recommended the lamb chop dish, which we both enjoyed. The owner and Amir both checked in on us throughout our meal and made us feel well taken care of. Also learned they have a lunch buffet on Wednesdays, so we will be back for that and more hookah. read more

This place is run by thieves with shady business practices. I've been here before and thought the food was good so I on this venue for our corporate party. The owner named Perris said she would charge $120/pp including tax and tip. Well when the check came they charged us for more than the amount of people we had and added thr tax and tip separately. I feel bad for the lovely woman Nela who worked our event. Overall the service was non existent because there was one person running around doing the set up and serving for 30 ppl. We needed AV equipment for our event but lo and behold, on the day of the event, nothing was set and I basically had to play techie the whole night trying to figure out how to get thr mic to work. When I complained of the lack of service and readiness, both the little manager Amir and Perris were combative and said there was nothing wrong. They charged us for 35 people but brought enough food for only 20. The bar was dingy and dirty and the table smelled like rags. A bunch of hoodlums work this place, I'm never coming back here and definitely would not recommend it for anyone trying to throw and event here. Terrible service and terrible business owners, disorganized and dirty. The chefs probably don't even wash their hands when prepping. Stay away. read more

You advertised $70 flat for March 17 Sunday night but you forced customers to pay $80 at the door, threatening to kick us out otherwise. The food was mushy and tasted like shit. I've eaten better food handed out for free at funerals. Ambiance was too loud and crammed. You did your best to rip off as many people as you could by packing us in. This was a fire violation hazard since there was no path for elderly people with wheelchairs and walkers, in case of emergencies. The owner knows 99% of the guests were older than 80 and he took advantage of elderly people. You're a cheap and greedy jerk and don't deserve anything more than one star until you learn to improve your customer service and food. read more

Good food and I like how you can bring your own bottle of alcohol. This place is best suited for people who want live Persian music and entertainment. My go-to dish is Koobideh combo , bread is super good . Dips includes kshk W Bademjan ( eggplants with yogurt and crumbled fried onions) , Shirazi Salad, Maasto Khiyar ( cucumber with yogurt) are my favorites, Hummus can be better . The service is friendly and waiters are so helpful. However when it gets busy you should expect a slower service and some mistakes here or there with your orders. Hookah is very good ( ask for Mr.Amin he is the best ! ). In general its a good place for an Iranian Themed night. read more

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Excellent food and excellent decor! My group was the only party in the restaurant at the time and i don't understand why more people don't come. The staff was friendly, the food hit my persian food cravings, and it's not too far from interesting parts of town. My only complaints are that it's on the pricier side of persian cuisine in the area, and parking options are rough. read more

Flame International - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Paris and her husband are the sweetest couple. My roomie introduced me to this place and Paris was so sweet and welcoming. She gave us free tea on the house and it was delicious. This place is definitely a vibe. Most weekends they have live entertainment in the restaurant. The outside hookah lounge area is a vibe and I wish I could attach videos to show everyone. The interior decor is amazing HAHA I had such an experience going to the bathroom. Next time I hope to enjoy some food and will update my review. read more

This was my first Persian restaurant in the Westwood area, and I came with two of my friends who were visiting from out of state. The vibes here truly fit authentic Iranian restaurant as it looked very similar to restaurants we had previously been to in Iran (including the flies flying around lol). Very hot, very fresh sangak was brought out soon after we were seated. It was so delicious that we ate two baskets. The second basket came after a gentleman, who I assume was the owner, checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay. We ordered house dooogh to start and immediately had them brought to us. By immediate, I mean our server Amin rannn to the kitchen to put in the order and had it in front of us within a minute. My friends ordered Soltani, and I got the Koobideh Combo. The food was delicious with huge portions. Instead of white rice, I got half salad and half baghali polo, which was very good. NOTE: Lunch portion is enough for two meals. All in all, service and food were 10/10. I just wish they had the chicken tahchin (they only had lamb when I went), but this now gives me an excuse to come back and hopefully get it. read more

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