I truly enjoy this restaurant every time I go in-person or cater from here. Their Borani, Chicken (boned), chicken koobideh, beef koobideh are all delicious!! Hummus wasn't my favorite. The space is big, good for large families. You can even host parties there. The service is great as well. Truly enjoy this place and recommend it. read more

Anyone who loves Mediterranean food will absolutely be thrilled with this place. In an unassuming strip mall area, but a beautiful restaurant as you can see from the pictures. Service was absolutely on spot with a friendly face and a welcoming attitude. I had a combination of filet mignon and chicken kebab with an appetizer that I can't pronounce, but was absolutely phenomenal. The appetizer started with a yogurt infused soup of rice and peas along with a beautiful dish made with eggplant and fried onions. Take a look at the interior as it is absolutely beautiful. Happy New Year's to our person, friends. read more

Gross asf!!!!! We catered for 20+ppl on Eid, and as each tray was opened- it smelt like sewage. expired meat for sure, eggplant looked like yesterdays restaurant left overs combined! Gross gross gross!!!! So disappointed read more

Ordered to-go for my husband and me. My husband ordered the shish combo. He took one bite of the beef and spit it out. The meat had such a bad odor and it had literally gone bad. It was rancid. It also looked so discolored it almost looked like chicken instead. What is Hatam serving? read more

Hatam Restaurant - Rancid, old beef - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

The food here is amazing and the service is also great. I have yet to receive something that is not good here. My go to place when I'm craving Persian food. read more

Had a great experience at Hatam Restaurant in Mission Viejo. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and the ambiance is warm and comfortable. Food tastes fresh and well prepared. They start you off with complimentary bread, which is a nice touch. The entrée portions are extremely generous--especially the rice. One plate easily lasted me for about three meals. Plenty of free parking available, which makes the visit hassle-free. Overall, a solid spot for good food, great portions, and a pleasant dining experience. read more

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One of the best Persian places in the OC. You'd find a lot of locals dine here without much of the fluff that is involved in trendier restaurants. I got the Lamb Shank and it was so tender and delicious. I really loved the herb rice that was piled on top of it. The servings here are massive! Also love that there's sumak in every table, other places tend to give you small packets of them. Lastly, the place also looks really elevated, almost fine dining, so I think this would be a good date spot. read more

Hatam Restaurant - Beef Shank - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Fantastic food and BEYOND fantastic service. If you like Persian food ... this is definitely the place try. I HIGHLY recommend. read more

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Beautiful food, in a beautiful dinning room , surrounded by beautiful music and beautiful people. Traditional Persian cuisine, the beaf kobideh is spectacular. read more

Hatam Restaurant - Dinning room - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

We just found this restaurant and really liked it! We ordered the appetizer with eggplant and mint (I think it's called kashke bademjan) and it was really good with the hot pita. We also ordered the chicken koobideh and gheirmeh bademjan. Both were yummy and they were HUGE portions. Now we have leftovers. :) The prices were really good for all the food we got. The service was quick and everyone was friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

Hatam always delivers great quality food and portion sizes. If you are eating in the service is spot on, very responsive staff to make your experience that much more enjoyable. Clean ambiance makes you want to return. They should start hosting hookah days / nights ... just my thought. read more

Went here because it was recommended the food was good! I love Persian food! Right when we got in I saw the huge Persian carpet on the wall I know already the food is authentic! Had the chicken and beef koobideh combo. Rice of course is always good with the bread and the white sauce with cucumber. The inside is really nice looks like a fine dining resto. We will be back. read more

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First time coming to Hatam as I was searching for a nearby restaurant that is close to work. I have limited experience trying Persian cuisine and based on their reviews, it looked like a good place to try. From the moment you walk in, there is a heavy scent of aromatic spices. Indoor decor is nice and service was goodl. It took me awhile to decide what to order as they had a lot of items on their menu. I ended up ordering the kabob koobideh and felt that it was perfectly seasoned and juicy. My coworkers ordered the Trout Fish and said it was good. I didn't get to try it as I was really enjoying my koobideh kabob. Their basmati rice with saffron is fluffy and fragrant, pairs nicely with my entrée. Good generous portions and for the prices, it is quite reasonable. Overall had a good dining experince. I did notice that our server was impatient in explanining the difference in the entrees so I just chose whichever once showed up on the Yelp photos the most. Next time I will save room and try their desserts. read more

Reza was the best waiter I've ever experienced. He listened to my order and delivered exactly what I asked. I am a specific type of vegan, and he was very accommodating and very polite. His professionalism deserves to be recognized at a higher liver. read more

Terrible food. Not only the quality was below average it was also cold. The soup and the Kabab were served cold This is not the first time we were disappointed. But it will be last time we will go. There are tons of great persian resturants in south OC. Don't waste your time and money in Hatam. read more

Still excellent food after many years. Now has added baked bread items. Authentic top 3 Persian food in south OC area. Highly recommended for parties and takeout. read more

Worst experience ever. The meat smelled like it was expired, which is completely unacceptable and a serious health concern. This wasn't the first time--I gave them another chance, and it still had the same bad smell. We even trusted them for catering, which turned out to be a mistake. I cannot recommend this place to anyone. I sincerely hope the health department inspects them. read more

Inside is very very cool but their service needs some work. Last time it took more than 1 hour to make 3 items for take out. Now they're not even bothering to pick up their phone. Called 5 times and gave up. "Just order online." Nope, their online ordering doesn't work. Frustrating and a complete waste of my time. read more

Hatam Restaurant - Cant order - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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My absolute favorite spot to get Koobideh and cherry rice, with a butter pita with raw onion starter that is so addictive. Service is friendly but not very attentive so be aware service may be slow. Great option for a leisurely lunch with double portions of what a normal person can eat in one sitting so take the leftovers for a second delicious meal. Good value for the money! It has a banquet hall decor but very casual vibe. Highly recommend stopping by if you've never had the pleasure of their food. Their meats are perfectly prepared and their rice options are super generous and pair perfectly. read more

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The food at this Persian restaurant is amazing by far the best I've ever had! This service is always friendly, super personable and always a pleasure to be seated. The ambiance is quite elegant and friendly. read more

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I love Hatam! Food is always tasty, service is amazing and portions are very generous. The Boryani appetizer is one of my all time favorites, and the koobideh dishes are . Can't wait to visit again soon! read more

Foods are amazing. I love the lamb shark so much. Service is great too. Every time I got tea refilled frequently.

As a Persian family, we ordered a family-sized meal from hatam restaurant ,expecting the traditional sides, like fresh herbs and salad, that are typically included. When we picked up our order, those sides were missing, despite confirming them at the time of ordering. This caused some disappointment, especially since we had guests over. We reached out to the restaurant, but their response was not only unhelpful but also rude. After multiple calls, they denied that the sides were supposed to be included. This experience was disappointing, and we won't be ordering from them again. Also The herbs you see in the picture were from our own fridge, not provided by the restaurant. It was definitely disappointing. read more

Hatam Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

It's saddens me of the lack of communication skills in this restaurant I called in about a couple days ago because the Lam had some tension in so I called in and asked for a manager and he told me to come in so he can exchange it for something else unfortunately I couldn't make it that day so he just said whenever he's there just call so the next day I went there and I asked Hey did he write my name down or anything like that so I can claim The order they couldn't find my name in the call logs and they tried calling him on his day off, but I had to wait the next day to call so I called in and he was too busy so they told me they'll call me the next day and to my surprise I thought that they would be more caring and called me back however it's probably the most typical insult after I patronize this place and recommend all my friends. This will be the last time I'm coming here. read more

Hands down best Persian food in OC! After trying nearly every other restaurant in the area, Hatam provides consistent quality dishes and service. The food always tastes fresh and authentic, perfectly grilled kabobs, generous portions and flavorful seasoning. Highly recommended! Will be bringing my family back regularly! read more

We were invited for the "Ladies Night" held once a month. What a disappointment, there was a lady demanding we pay up front "cash" when we walked in, no credit cards accepted, and she wanted to be sure we knew that is was a Persian ladies event. We were kind of shocked, and felt very uncomfortable and not welcome, it was sort of prejudiced. The food was OK, nothing special, although we loved the concept of this idea, "ladies night" with a live DJ, dancing, buffet food, but after this experience, I would never go back. We had made a reservation for 10, but there were just 8 of us, instead. We were told we'd have to pay for the 2 that were no shows, since I made the reservation for 10. In the end they must have realized that there would have been no room at our small table for 10 that we were assigned for additional ladies, and the subject did not come up again. It did ruin my night just thinking about it. We were American ladies, even though 1 lady was from Kuwait and another from Lebanon. We won't be returning unfortunately, between being asked if we knew that everyone was Persian, making us pay cash the minute we entered the restaurant and being told we'd have to pay for the 2 that were no shows. Not the most comfortable evening. read more

I have been patronizing this restaurant for a number of years now. It has always delivered excellent quality food. I am sad to say that my recent experience has me frustrated. I had a large order delivered to my home for an event, and the food was as always very good. Unfortunately, the order was incomplete and did not include items that I had paid for. I called the restaurant and they assured me that a manager would call me to discuss the matter and make it right. That never happened. This leaves me no choice, but to provide a negative review based on my customer experience which has me questioning whether I will ever return. There are too many other wonderful options out there to deal with this. read more

The appetizers were ok. But the main dish was so good. Ordered kobideh combination plate. was so good The service was great too. Nice spot Will definitely come back again read more

Hatam Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I had my engagement party here and service is absolutely amazing. Staffed are super nice food is delicious thank you so much for your service. read more

This is our favorite Persian restaurant. Unfortunately, a few years ago, the owner had her dog running around the restaurant. I asked her if dogs were allowed. She said no, only her dog. Once we saw our waitress petting the dog as she was serving us, we left and have not returned since. Last Friday, I was craving this delicious food, so we ordered for pick up. As I waited for our food, I noticed the owner's dog on a dinning room table. We will never return. read more

Food is amazing!!! I love Persian food and as a Persian this is one spot you can get delicious Persian cuisine. They provide the best service for anyone who wants to host an event and do a great job at meeting the guests needs. I love their restaurants art and setting. It makes your event feeling fancy and cultural at the same time. I highly recommend this place for a family event. Our event fit around 150 people. read more

Can you order food for Easter Sunday. I already had the main dish covered chicken and lamb and I only need rice and a salad. For 30 people they recommended this huge pan that would've fed 100 people . No meat only rice and salad and the order was gonna be $400 . I felt very misled and how they uphold me that I needed more quantity . I had both loads of rice left. I'm sending it home with guests. The rice was delicious. Basmati rice with cherries. And a second basmati rice with dates, lentils, and currents. Green house salad. - Won't be ordering from them again . read more

The food is great here. We tried Kobbideh, kaske Badenjan and many other dishes and we love them. However, I wish they could offer better dine-in service. read more

The food at this restaurant is really great, and their service is really great too.All the staff at the restaurant smile, and they're always very nice and polite. read more

Hatam exceeded all our expectations. From the first warm greeting to the last bite of dessert, everything was exceptional. The flavors were rich, authentic, and made with such clear attention to detail you can taste the love and tradition in every dish. What truly stood out, though, was the hospitality. The staff treated us like family, checking in with genuine care and ensuring we were comfortable and happy throughout the meal. It's rare to find a place that combines amazing food with such warmth and sincerity. read more

We came here pretty late on a Friday evening. It's in a pretty small plaza with limited parking. Restrooms are in the back and are clean. We were seated right away and greeted right away. Our portions were more than enough and were very tastey. My fave thing about Hatam is the palatial vibes! Everything is mesmerizing! I would definitely recommend! read more

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Only the OG's know and love this place. I've been coming here for over 15 years and they never changed the quality of their food and service. They can get busy around dinner times on the weekends but at the end of the day the quality for how much you're paying is unheard of these days. The environment is very family friendly and great for larger groups. This place is a 10/10 I will always come here! I look forward to catering my baby shower coming up soon from here as well! read more

Worst restaurant bad service , Rude manager Rude workers, no respect, 15 minutes nobody bring me the menu I asked for it after that no one take my order Very bad customer service Stinky Restaurant smell read more

Delicious food! Most important. Good waitress; there's only one waitress & a helper, but they handle it well. Ambiance is nice too, would be even better if they use table cloth. read more

There's really great service here! We got seated immediately and our orders were taken quickly. The host was very hospitable and checked in on us almost as frequently as the servers did. When one of the servers accidentally didn't hear us trying to get their attention, the host stepped in and got what we needed! You could really tell that the entire staff here was paying attention to their guests, even though the place was 70% packed indoors. There was plentiful seating both indoors and outdoors. Our table ordered the Lamb Filet, Koobideh, and Fesenjon. Each of these plates had great portions for the price. Each plate had an abundance of rice. The koobideh itself was my personal favorite -- very flavorful and juicy. The fesenjon was tasty as well; you could taste the notes of walnut and pomegranate and it wasn't too sweet. The lamb filet was okay, not as flavorful and tender in comparison to our other lovely dishes. I also ordered dough which was very nice to sip on during my meal. It's slightly on the thicker side than typical dough. We received a complimentary plate of Baklava and ordered an additional set. The texture and ingredients used gave it a very fresh taste. The combination of chai with this dessert was quite nice. One per person (half an order) was more than enough. The interior is also very nice! The high ceilings, dimmer lights, decor, and beautiful instrumental that softly plays captures a very serene environment. read more

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