It is very crowded. There is not too much space among the tables. The food is less appealing than the pics on the website. The restaurant decoration is pretty outdated read more

I really wanted to love this place because Samin Nosrat recommended it. We came on a Friday night after making a reservation. We were promptly seated but the place was severely understaffed. There were maybe two people to host and serve about 30 tables. We were seated but then didn't receive menus or water until about 20 minutes after sitting down, and we had to flag down the waitress. We ordered the eggplant dip and 2 beef kofta platters. The dip came out after about 20 minutes and the platters came out about 30 minutes after that. The service was very slow and our waters were not refilled nearly enought. The actual food was great, the dip was fantastic and the kofta just fine. Having been to Ravagh Persian Grill a few weeks before, this didn't quite meet the bar. It was also about 45$ more expensive for the same food. Given the inflated prices and the service, I doubt we will be back. read more

The Dolmeh was great and the chicken dish was decent. Was expecting a little more flavor out of it so that was a let down, but the quantity was very good. I almost finished all of it and left stuffed. read more

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I really enjoyed this restaurant. It was so cozy and quaint. The food felt homemade. The service was pretty good. They gave us free dessert. I loved everything we ate. Flavors were so unique. I would definitely go back try the rest of the menu items. read more

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This was SUCH A GEM. Came here last month and forgot to leave a review. Everyone was so nice and the restaurant just had a warm, unpretentious vibe (unlike some other Persian places in the city like Sofreh, that have gotten too big for their breeches). The place feels like home, though could use a bit more natural light; but ultimately the service makes up for it. It should go without saying but the food was amazing as well. Their style of Tahdig didn't quite work for me, but it was cool to see something different. read more

I was so excited to try Nasrins kitchen! I recently moved here from LA and have been trying every Persian restaurant in town! The vibes are immaculate, the Persian tablecloths, decor and lighting! The menu is traditional, they have all the authentic Persian entrees you can think of. We started off with the bread, which I would pass because it tasted frozen. We decided to go with kabob (which came with rice) and the fesenjoon (which is a sweet and sour pomegranate chicken for those who don't know). We ended up with A LOT of leftover rice. I wonder if you can sub a side salad instead? Both dishes were good and tasty. I thought it was a little pricey! We also ordered a tea, which took 15/20 minutes! read more

Overall, it's a great place and the food was excellent. As others have mentioned, the menu has limited options. The only thing I wish they offered is a sampler plate of the appetizers and main courses, so you could try a little bit of everything. The prices are reasonable and the service was great. read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Chicken kabab, Chelo Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi ( beef stew with herbs) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

Quite a disappointment. We all know that there's slim pickings for Persian food in NYC, so any new opening is welcomed. But despite the inviting atmosphere and actually quite vegetarian-friendly menu, pretty much everything we ordered was mediocre. They offer vegetarian versions of most of the main dishes, so we tried the fesenjoon and ghormeh sabzi. They used portobello mushroom in lieu of meat - but both dishes were rather bland. The saffron rice served alongside lacked any adornments, maybe some sour cherries or barberries would have helped. The price point was quite steep considering what these dishes were. Service also felt a bit rushed and not particularly friendly. read more

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Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus...AND a cozy hole-in-the-wall restaurant in soulless Midtown! Seriously, though, I bet when Santa wants to feast on spiced meat, he comes to this gorgeous, dimly lit spot filled with charming decorations, paintings, scrolls, and exposed brick. I bet he enjoys the enormous portions of rice and veggies that accompany the perfectly grilled Koobideh and savory Gheymeh. He probably skips the ice-cold Kuku Sabzi, one of the few disappointing items on the menu. But he makes up for it with the lovely Persian Tea Service, a warm counterpart to the icy saltiness of the homemade Doogh. Especially when said tea service comes with tasty cardamom custard that makes you want to cry with happiness. Go. Go now, before the critics and influencers "discover" this place. read more

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The food was wonderful, the service was acceptable but not great. We were charged $35 for a glass of wine and there were NO prices for wine on the menu. We should have been informed of the cost for a standard pour of what we thought was a house wine. read more

I've been wanting to try @nasrinskitchenresturant for a while since I wasn't very satisfied with the other Persian food I've had in the city so far. The waiters were really nice and the environment is well decorated. Their food has more of a homemade authentic flavor to it, and I'd want to try other dishes in the future! read more

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Our evening was completely stress-free!! The pricing is reasonable, menu choices are simple, and the food delivers. The staff is super friendly as well. The food keeps getting better. Nasrin's Kitchen has secured our confidence. read more

Made reservations and that was great because this got busy quite quickly on a rainy Wednesday. My party chose to do the bed seating and I think we were the only ones. They have a few bed seating set ups and lots of regular tables. For food, we had the following: Kashk Bademjoon: Persian Eggplant Dip, enriched with walnuts, crispy onions, and mint oil, served with nigella-sesame bread. Gheymeh Nesar: chunks of lamb with sour orange peel, barberries, saffron, and tomato paste, seasoned with spices. This dish is served with rice adorned with Persian pistachios, almonds, and onions. Chelo Kabab Koobideh: Ground lamb and beef kebab with saffron and spices, served with basmati rice, grilled tomato, onion, lime, fresh basil, and butter. Persian Tea Service: Iranian black tea with Chef Nasrin's signature sweets, cardamom sugar cubes, saffron rock candy, and rose petals, freshly brewed daily. It's supposed to serve 4 people. The food was delicious and they served generous portions. I think it's more of a family style restaurant. We had some familiar things and some completely new experiences. The rice dish, gyemeh nesar, was a brand new experience. The orange peels, sour berries with rice and lamb was new and delicious. Very happy with this experience and will be back to explore the menu! read more

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Went here for a special occasion. They did everything to try to make our experience satisfactory.

Absolutely highly recommend if you are in the mood for the best Persian food!!!! The staff is so so welcoming. Riad is so sweet!!!! I wish we could've stayed longer to chat w him! This location is so cute, quite hidden but very nice. Feels non touristy and also very close to Radio City Music Hall if you need a bite before or after a show. We love the food and the staff here read more

Beautiful looking restaurant. Fantastic food and professional service. Next time when I'm in New York, I will visit this Resturant. read more

The Kashk Bademjoon was really the highlight of the meal for me, it was super flavorful and just.a really solid eggplant dish. I wish they had given us at least one piece of bread per person for it though. It was just two of us and splitting one piece of bread was less than ideal, although the bread is really good. The Chelo Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi was very tender and well cooked, I would recommend if you like lime zest. Fesenjoon was also very tender but you'll only like it if you like very sweet meat dishes. read more

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Nasrin's Kitchen is a bit difficult to spot from the street if you're not from the area - but once you're inside, you're greeted by warm ambient lighting, and a mix of traditional and modern Persian music. Service is good, but the restaurant seems a bit understaffed. We arrived at 5:30, about 30 minutes after the restaurant opened and the tables quickly flooded with people (it's clearly popular!); the servers seemed a bit overwhelmed. Food is fresh, delicious and authentic. Fesenjoon is a must try if you're looking for a savory, warm meal. read more

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Right off the high traffic shopping street of 5th Ave you walk upstairs to this hidden oasis which has a romantic, warm and all at once homey feel. A nice escape from the cold if you're visiting during the winter time like we did. Candles and soft up lighting with lots of Persian decorative details and touches around the space. Staff was friendly, and felt like we were stepping into someone's home to eat. Appetizers: insanely small portions as an example the bread option came with two small pieces of pita bread We also tried the kuku sabzi which was a bit grainy and cold Salad was a tiny porcelain dish smaller about the size of a 1/4 cup. Entrees are the stars Fesenjoon: perfectly tender bone in chicken paired with yummy sauce and rice. Portion was enough to share as a dedicated dish for 2 or 4 if you're sharing other dishes. Sauce was sweet but not too sweet and the mountain of rice was more than ample. Chicken was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone. Chelo Khoresh Beef stew was also delightful and hearty without being too heavy. Meat also slow cooked to perfection and everything you want in a stew dish. They do offer desserts which are also quite small we tried the Masghati which was delicate and fragrant you could taste the rosewater yummy and a sweet treat They do offer wine both red and white if you wish to order by the glass. read more

The kitchen handles both classic and creative dishes with skill. The service quality equals the culinary excellence. You'll find the pricing fair for the quality. Moreover, personnel showed genuine friendliness and flexibility. This restaurant should be explored. read more

I send people here knowing they'll thank me later. Employees gave exceptional attention and food was served rapidly. The setting offers something truly different. All dishes we chose had fresh ingredients, tasted great and were properly cooked. Nasrin's Kitchen outshines the maximum stars available. read more

This place is a hidden gem in midtown. Authentic Persian eats. Family owned. Welcomed in as soon as you walk through through the door. They sat us within a few mins on a Saturday without a reservation. It felt like the restaurant transported you to Iran with the decor and music. Food was delicious. Fesenjoon is a must; I loved the tart sauce it came in. Rice was out of this world. Portions of food were just right. read more

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Nasrin Rejali can truly cook. I was a solo diner hungry and anxious.If Kashk Bademjoon is on a menu I order it. YUM. Gheymeh Nesar was a highlight of many a Persian shabbat I attended in California back in the day. But, it never tasted right in NYC restaurants until I ate the Gheymeh Nesar at Nasrin's Kitchen. The jeweled rice and tender meat is a celebration of care and love on a plate. I went in with a heavy heart, an empty stomach, and I left with a happy heart a full belly and leftovers for lunch. I am lucky to live in New York City where the decision to try a new place lead me up a staircase to a homey kind of paradise created by a female immigrant chef's talent and hard work. I'm looking forward to eating my way through the rest of the menu. Grateful I will soon be able to bring my observant friends&family because Nasrin is figuring out Kosher! read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Delicious Gheymeh Nesar! So good I had to close the riveting memoir "The Voice beneath the Quince Tree" - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

Review of Nasreen's Kitchen - Great Vibe, But Poor Execution Walking into Nasreen's Kitchen, I was immediately impressed. The vibe is beautiful, undeniably Persian, with attention to detail in everything from the cutlery to the cups. The decor is tasteful, warm, and intimate--clearly crafted with care. If we were judging on ambiance alone, this place would score a solid 10/10. But once you get past the aesthetics and into the actual dining experience, things begin to unravel. Let's start with the doogh (yogurt drink). It was good--refreshing and balanced--but the portion was laughably small. A six-to-eight-ounce cup, maybe, and they charged around $10 for it. Possibly more. For that price, I should be sipping doogh hand-poured by Ferdowsi himself. Overcharging for something so basic just cheapens the entire experience and makes the customer feel like they're being played. Now, on to the koobideh. The flavor? Great. Juicy, well-seasoned--no complaints on that front. But the weight of the skewers was noticeably light. They give you two, but it feels like you're getting one and a half at best. Maybe even less. For the price they're charging, the portion should leave you full and satisfied--not reaching for bread to fill the gap. In fact, the entire pricing model feels inflated and mismatched. You're paying premium rates, but the food doesn't fully deliver on that level. There are other places in the city offering similar flavor quality for $10-$15 less. I won't name names--but it says a lot that I even have that thought. Then there's the service. This part genuinely affected the mood. The waitstaff included a couple of white guys who just didn't belong in the atmosphere Nasreen's is clearly trying to cultivate. One of them seemed either high or drunk--glassy-eyed, slow-moving, and overly intense with eye contact, especially toward my wife. She felt uncomfortable, and frankly, I did too. A Persian restaurant should reflect the hospitality, humility, and culture of our people, not some frat-boy energy behind the bar. There are plenty of Middle Eastern students looking for jobs who could bring far more authenticity and respect to the space. Also, the location is poorly chosen--a block that feels empty and lifeless, which kills walk-in traffic and adds pressure to overprice just to make up for overhead. A better location could bring more foot traffic and reduce the need for these wild markups. And lastly, one of the most baffling decisions: there's a beautiful back section with traditional pillows and cozy seating. It looks like the perfect place to unwind with friends or tea--but instead, it seems like the owners use it for themselves, leaving customers shut out of what should be a centerpiece of the experience. Bottom line: Nasreen's Kitchen has potential, and the food is not bad. But the pricing, portioning, staffing, and space management need serious work. If they don't rethink the business side--and fast--I don't see this place surviving long-term. A Persian restaurant should be more than a vibe. It has to deliver where it counts: in the food, the value, and the feeling of home. read more

Had heard so much about this up and coming Persian place in the city so we had to try. Luckily found a reservation last minute, but don't recommend being this risky. The place is on the second floor so it might be a little hard to find the main entrance at night. The place is family run, and they provide their service with a homey feel too. For drinks, started with a Back Home Beer Sumac Gose - a must choice when in New York and dining at a middle eastern place. Also highly recommend the kashke bademjan for appetizer. Extremely rich eggplant based smoky flavor that goes well with traditional Persian bread. For entree, I think the safest option for first timers is trying the stews. Can't ever go wrong with the classic fesenjan, as it's the chef's specialty. Mouthwatering as expected. The menu has limited options which makes ordering a lot easier. The ambience is classy and homey. Will be back many times over. Anticipating this place to become a hotspot in the coming months, so get your name on the list early. read more

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Really cozy ambiance and outstanding food! Family owned restaurant and very authentic Persian food. read more

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Side notes: Their main page no longer has a link to the restaurant for some reason even though it's definitely open. They're open approximately from 5 or 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday but I'm not positive and I would call them. They also are occasionally out of dishes such as kababs the night I went which was perfectly fine for me. Also added Persian to the listing (and I am pretty sure this is permanent and not a pop-up.) As a very big fan of Persian food and having not really found any spots that serve good versions of traditional Persian grub (and specifically Fessenjan/Fesnjon,) I was very much looking forward to this place once it opened. The first time I went here, they weren't open yet and the second time they were quite crowded so as noted, I would probably recommend calling them as their hours don't exactly seem accurate yet. The service was friendly though a bit overwhelmed with the waiter telling me to tell him when I wanted my main dish. There was a mix of groups including a large party with the people speaking I presume Farsi with the owner coming out and talking to them. There wasn't a drink menu as of note though someone did bring out Persian tea to a party's table. The upstairs dining space is elegant looking with there being a good amount of space between them and light music. I started with the Kuku Sabzi ($9) as I wanted something lighter which is essentially an herb frittata. This dish consists of fresh cilantro, parsley, dell, garlic, eggs, zereshk (aka berberis/barberry a common sour berry tasting kind of like a red currant,) walnuts, and spices served with tomato, cucumber, pickles, and homemade bread. This was an alright version. I found it a bit more soft compared to some other spots with the spices being a bit lighter. It came with three reasonably sized chunks. The bread I believe was Barbari which is different from the usual sangak you find in other spots. I saved a bit at the end to sop up the next dish but one of the waiters took it away. As my main dish I got the Koresh-E-Fesnjon more commonly spelled as Fesenjān/fesenjoon which was $28. Said dish consisted of crushed walnuts, saffron, pomegranate molasses, and ground meat served with basmati rice on the side. The waiter informed me that it was made with a chicken leg instead which I was fine with because I am definitely more used to that from other spots but I really wouldn't mind trying the ground meat version also. It came topped with more pomegranate seeds and the rice had a bit of saffron of course along with a small piece of Tahdig, also known as scorched rice which is a beloved food of the country. The stew was outstanding being the closest I've had to some spots in Ridgewood (NJ not Queens) with a perfect mix of sweetness and savoriness. It was just nutty enough, just thick enough, and just sweet and sour enough (you can basically insert a Goldilocks quote here.) I informed the waiter after I finished and they said this was an old family recipe and it tasted as such. The chicken was fall of the bone tender as well. .I would likely try the Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh next time which looked outstanding on another table or the Ghormeh Sabzi. The tahdiq was a bit less crispy than other spots but still tasty. As I was very full from both dishes, I didn't bother ordering dessert. While the appetizer was just alright, my rating is fully bias from the stew/Koresh alone. It's been too long since I've had a fessenjan that good and I would definitely go back for that alone regardless of the high price and likely just get a different appetizer (the Kashk Bademjan has my eye.) read more

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At the beginning we were told that the restaurant is out of ground beef so several items on the menu could not be ordered. It was kind of odd for a kabob restaurant not having ground beef. We ended up ordering chicken kabob which was made of chicken thighs and not breast which is more commonly used in this dish. The restaurant doesn't offer steak kabob (Barg). The eggplant appetizer was good except that bread was insufficient and we had to buy more.The Gheimeh dish that was ordered didn't look like anything we were used to and practically was a vegetarian dish. Service was adequate. Indoor ambience was nice (outside was under construction). read more

I have been following chef Nasrin, and I was thrilled to hear that she has finally opened her own restaurant this week. Naturally, I had to go check it out. Since it was their first few days of operation, the service was a bit slow, but I have no doubt that it will improve after the initial busy period. For our meal, we ordered the Zereshk Polo ba Morgh and Kabab Koobideh. The food was outstanding; it had a homemade taste and was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, some dishes were already sold out, but that just gives us another reason to go back! To our delight, they also offered us complimentary Tahdig and a mini Shole Zard for dessert. The Shole Zard was the most incredible dessert I've had in ages and is an absolute must-try. I cannot wait to visit again! read more

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Nasrin's was a treat! A great spot to catch up with friends and to bond over food. We reserved a table for a party of 8 and were stuffed after ordering a few appetizers and entrees to share. Delicious food and very friendly service. The restaurant is not large but it didn't not feel like a tight squeeze by any means. read more

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Such an amazing atmosphere!!! The food is exceptional and the service is super!!! We came with no expectations and were so pleasantly surprised! I can't wait to go back! read more

Food is authentic and delicious, and tastes like food at home. Ambiance is vintage and feels authentic like the food with the Persian old music. Although the waiters are friendly and welcoming, there were only 3 of them for a fully packed restaurant. This resulted in slow service and response to orders, main meal arrived 25-30 after we ordered. Prices are toward the higher side, compared to other fancy Persian restaurants in the city, taxes and credit card charges made it even higher. Expect 60-70 per person for an entry, a shared appetizer and a soft drink. read more

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Cute cozy little gem in NYC, hidden with no signs outside (located above another restaurant with a narrow staircase case on the side). Very glad to find this place and got to try their authentic persian food. The ash was very pleasant in cold weather. Kashke Badmjan ( eggplant dish) and Kofte Tabrizi (meatballs) were delicious and tasted like how grandma used to make them. The service was great and friendly! I definitely recommend eating here! read more

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Amazing Persian food. Came w/ a gf pre-comedy show (big Atsuko Okatsuka fan!) Not a big lamb fan (don't like to eat baby animals) but the koobideh didn't taste gamey since it was mixed w/ ground beef. I really wish they had the sour cherry seasoning to go over the rice though. A nice crispy tahdig (crispy burnt rice) accompanied our meal. We also ordered the eggplant dip and it came w/ this heavenly crispy sesame flatbread. The tables are a bit teeny and you might possibly get your hair caught on fire in one of those candlesticks placed on the railings throughout the restaurant, but it's worth it read more

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Wanted to like it more. The dishes are authentic and made well. The service was professional and personable. Nothing we ordered blew me away, though and I was hopeful. A bit light on the chicken in the fesenjan. A bit hard to find as it's above another place on the second floor. Still, I'd like to think it wasn't their best night in the kitchen and wish them well. read more

I enjoyed this meal a lot -- though it was hard to find the restaurant and I actually passed the entry twice. It is up a flight of stairs without a street level sign (or at least not one that I noticed). I had the fessenjen as an entree, which is my standard order at a Persian restaurant. It was excellent and an ample portion -- I took some home. The two papetizers we had Ghasemi and Bademjoon were also excellent. The only thing I did not enjoy was the Persian-style baklava which was very grainy. The atmosphere is not fine-dining. Service was friendly. I think we were the last to leave but we were not in the slightest rushed (and only noticed that everyone else was gone when we stood up to leave). I'd come back. read more

This restaurant is a gem for Persian cuisine! We went for a bday celebration and the service, ambiance and food were divine! I'm still dreaming about the food and spices used. Nasrin was even in the back and greeted us! Highly recommend all the appetizers and you really can't go wrong with any of the main entrees. I was also pleasantly surprised that two of them could be made vegetarian and used mushrooms as the main staple. One of my favorite aspects was that the saffron rice platter would come with a little piece of tahdig on the side, there were all kinds of thoughtful details like that, that really garnished each dish and made the presentation. Stunning! Their deserts are also spectacular, the tea service was exquisite and came with a tray of sweets. We really felt like we were dining in someone's lavish Persian home being fed, homemade authentic cuisine. Absolutely recommend if you are craving a feast with divine flavors! read more

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Was really looking forward to dining here. We ordered the Kashk Bademjoon, Eggplant Dip with crispy fried onions and the homemade bread. Both delicious. For our entrees we ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi, beef stew. I was shocked that it came with three minuscule pieces of beef! Talk about skimpy. For $28 there should have been a bit more! My dining companion got the Polo Ba Morgh, chicken and rice dish which was far more generous of a portion but not super flavorful. Shockingly, the standout dish of the lot was the side dish, Mast Mosir, creamy Greek yogurt dip with Persian shallots, spices and nigella seeds. That was outstandingly delicious. I'm happy to have solid Persian on this restaurant desert stretch of midtown. Not sure I am in an any rush to come back though. read more

Decent spot in midtown to get some traditional Persian dishes. A second floor restaurant where the tables are very close to one another. I guess you could call it cozy. We were able to get table for two same day on OpenTable. Service was okay although we had to wait to get the attention of a server a few times. Dishes were enjoyable and filling especially the Chelo Khoresh Fensjon which was very flavorful. For very high quality plates at a similar price point I would recommend checking out Eyval in Brooklyn. read more

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This is an important restaurant. It's a window into Iran, and a necessary inclusion in the NYC restaurant scene. If you're thinking about authentic Iranian food in NYC, recently opened Nasrins kitchen is where you should go. I thought the fesenjoon and ghoremeh sabz were great, really great. The mustmusir was exemplary, and I really enjoyed the dolmeh! However, the gheymeh was decent (it was not as fragrant as I'd like). The kashk was solid, not as good as Ravaghs if I'm being honest. The ambiance was gorgeous. The service was great. Such warm people. Im coming here again, bringing family and friends, and shouting from the rooftops, come to Nasrins kitchen! read more