Outstanding food, huge portions, cash only! The minced lamb kebab was moist, the lamb chunks were well marinated and tender with steak like bite. The salad had dill and parsley with pickled cabbage. The saffron rice was heady and beautiful. Cozy dining room, friendly staff, can't wait to return. Cash only! read more

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Superb is an understatement. We were here years ago and I have dreamt of their food ever since. Came back and we not dissapointed. Simple, grilled to absolute perfection with bread and rice to die for. Small but even if you have to wait an hour, WELL WORTH IT read more

On my last day in London, I had dinner at this hidden little gem that makes amazing Persian food. My friend and I were shopping around Edgware Road tube station and needed dinner. We noticed two neighbourhood security gentleman walking by and asked for restaurant suggestions. After asking what we feel like eating as there are many good restaurants in the hood, we settle for Persian and they walked us to the restaurant and asked the "uncles" to take care of us. We ordered the small plain bread (it's huge and enough for 3-4 people), hummus (so smooth and with a light touch of garlic), grilled lamb pieces with half rice and half salad (perfectly grilled and seasoned so well) and grilled whole fish (so huge and the meat was so moist). Needless to say, we gobbled the main dishes up quickly as it was so delicious but couldn't finish the bread as we were stuffed. Dinner for two was ￡35 which is a great deal in London. The restaurant has two levels and the open kitchen is on the main level. Seating for about 20 people so it's a little place. We noticed many people did take out. Service was straight and direct and once we started taking to the uncles they opened up. If I ever get back to London, I will be coming here for dinner again. read more

Patogh - Open kitchen - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

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Garbage. Food quality was horrible. Kababs were burnt. The place is too cramped. Service was slow and not friendly either. I would never go back there again. read more

We just arrived in London today after a long trip and needed to eat. Patogh was right around the corner in the Mediterranean / Persian part of town. It's a small area by the open rustic kitchen. The chef sat and served us, very friendly and I think the owner was also there, very helpful! Food was so so good. The minced chicken kebobs and the minced lamb kebobs were so juicy and tasty. It came with saffron rice and a little salad. We have the small Persian bread which was so big, I can't imagine how big the big is! All that and two drinks for 28 GBP! Try it! Great start to our week! read more

Patogh - Minced lamb - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

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As someone who is Persian I have had a lot of good Persian food. Ten years ago I went vegan so I was excited to hear there was a place that had vegan kebab. The rice was cheap rice. Not the fluffy basmati I am used to. The kebab itself was mid. Nothing to write home about. The mast khiar was sweet. I took a bite and stopped. The only thing I liked was the doogh. read more

First thing to note is they only accept cash or bank transfer, which I was not aware of beforehand. I got the minced chicken dish and it was good but maybe I would get something different next time. I would recommend giving this place a try! read more

Wonderful restaurant by far my favorite persian restaurant and I make sure to visit it every time I'm in London. They bread is made traditionally and is delicious and their boneless chicken kebab is very tasty. read more

Patogh - Big special bread + mixed starter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

We were looking for some good place to have kabob and walked by this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The restaurant is small in the inside but food was delicious. We ordered mix grill for 2 and it came with saffron rice, chicken kabob, wing kabob, kobedhi kabob, yoghurt, small salad and delicious flat bread. The kabobs were very delicious and juicy. The bread was cooked fresh and amazing and the saffron rice was buttery and very fragrant. I whole experience including service was top notch. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The absolute best. Great prices and the food is wonderful. BYOB as well. It is a small place, so prepare to wait if busy. They will call your mobile when table opens. read more

Very good Middle-Eastern restaurant with good food and prices. Although we were three people, the waiter suggested us to share a mixed plate of entrees and grills as it was enough food (supposed to be for two people) and in fact it was. read more

Patogh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

I ordered the special lamb with salad, and added a plain small bread to go with it. It's great to have two kebabs prepared with very different types of lamb for the contrast. There is chili sauce and chili powder (neither is very spicy) if you want to give it a bit of a kick. It came with an Iranian version of tzatziki, which went well with anything: the bread, the salad, or the lamb. Despite them calling it a "small" bread, it is huge - much too large for one person, but I can't complain as they're only charging £2 for it. read more

Patogh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

A bumbling cozy place in a non-descript area, but filled with people?! This is a hidden gem. You'll be sitting right up against your table and bumping into the walls because this place is so small. The kitchen is right in the open so you can smell/see what's cookin'. What to get? Special bread. Take a look at it's size: http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/ez0oHafQP_AiLVvbSpB6qA?select=HoSPoasvs85g_7LX3eEFkw. ENORMOUS. One is enough to feed 2-3 people. It's basically a huge naan, but it has crunchy edges and gets softer as you go towards the middle. They gave us hummus and yogurt sauce on the house so that was awesome. We ordered a plate of lamb and chicken kebabs to go with dish. Unfortunately, we ate them as they arrived on the table so I didn't take pictures. My bad. What's so good about this place is the simplicity of the food. It isn't fancy. It isn't complicated. It's just straight up authentic food the way it should be. Delicious. read more

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Stupid policy. Came here (3 adults) and two kids. The kids weren't hungry so we ordered for three adults but were told that we had to order for them as their policy is if 5 are seated then you must order 5 main meals. So I asked, "would you rather have three orders or none?" Their answer....."none". Stupid is an understatement. Business acumen = 0. But then the owner being from Afghanistan says a lot. No common sense and money grabbing bastards. read more

This place is tiny and is cash only and BYOB, so be ready for both. That being said, the food was fantastic. Sizeable portions for very low prices, and good service especially considering how busy it was. My wife and I shared #20 (some stewed lamb dish with saffron rice) and #12 (minced chicken kebab with pita). The chicken was seasoned beautifully and cooked on the grill in the tiny open kitchen. The stewed lamb was beautifully tender and tasty. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Patogh - #20 stewed lamb dish - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

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We've been able to come here every time we visit London, and each time we leave more charmed than the previous one. This is a tiny, family-run, artisanal hole in the wall, with a warm, welcoming and expert staff. The food is incredible, simple and inexpensive. Come ready to wait for your very tiny table in the crowded space, and to be blown away by the flavors!! 2017 update: they are still as awesome, and they treat customers so well!! Favorite place in London, this tiny Persian enclave! read more

Patogh - I recommend the houmous and the Special lamb kebobs. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

Definitely one of my favorites in London and a must eat when I'm in town. The warm bread alone is worth it and the kebabs are perfectly grilled and juicy. The restaurant is small and is also BYOB. read more

Patogh - Large bread and dips - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

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This place is quite authentic. I had the chicken with rice saffron. We also had a mix of starters including hummus and mint yogurt. The food is good and cheap. It was a bit outside my usual place of eating as it is a very rustic place and tight. We ordered a small bread and they gave us a large one without additional cost. The service is is friendly. read more

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Portions were generous. Staff was friendly. Food was decent but not that flavorful to me. Had the lamb pieces but others in the group had other items on the menu. Was taken aback by the everyone has to have a main course and the money having to be cash but we got through that. Water is going to be bottled which is another charge. But the bill was reasonable overall. The biggest drawback of the place is that it is very small, dated, and cramped. Worth a shot for the experience read more

Before I jump in, a few warnings for those looking to eat here: - Cash only - if you are occupying a seat, you must order a meal - they are not cool with you bringing your own water bottle or soda Now on to the review... This place is a solid 3 stars with the only thing really standing out being the service and how nice the people are. The food is meh and served on these metal dishes that I'm sure rival the kinds of plates you eat on in prison. The food does not taste authentically Persian at all. The rice tasted left over and didn't have the delicious aroma of basmati and the chicken was dry and bland. I didn't follow the other reviews and try the bread (which did look delicious on other people's tables). On the plus side, the salad was very good. read more

I grew up loving this place and when I came back last night with friends and fam, I couldn't have been more disappointed. Things that haven't changed - tight side, cash only, and great bread. However, sitting upstairs the service was terrible. We each ordered a kabob (koobideh/minced lamb, koobideh morg/minced chicken, koobideh + chenjeh/mixed) and they were all reallyyyy bad. It did not taste nor look like Iranian food, you could tell there were no onions used and the spices used were both bland and lacking. Also the rice, what Iranians pride themselves on, was tasteless. Insult to injury was added with the doogh/yoghurt drink which was given to us in a measurement cup and was so think that it was basically yoghurt. We had to water it down and add salt just to be able to drink it. Shame that such a great place has lost it. read more

As you walk in, you find yourself in awe. The lovely exposed brickwork, with minimal lighting leaves a nice natural warmth to the interior. The smell is also lovely. Charcoal and a little like a high end kebab place. Service is pleasant enough, though the menu is a little thin. I came here because of a craving for Persian food, and came away disappointed. There large bread which you must get with dips, was great, as was the minced chicken dish with rice. But nothing was shout our "Persian". It could easily have passed for Turkish/Mediterranean. The lamb stew dish I ordered was pretty watery and lacked any flavour at all really. Even when lamb is supposed to be one of those stronger meats. In all, the highlight was that the place was cheap, but not cheap enough to warrant a second visit. The minced chicken was good, but there are plenty other charcoal/grilled meat restaurants that do this well. The place is really tiny, so it can be problematic getting a table, but we were here during Ramadan so it was pretty quiet. read more

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Small and slightly cramped downstairs but portions were huge. Ordered humus and a fresh bread. They gave me a free salad too! The humus and salad were underseasoned if I'm honest. The bread though. Oh my days. Best bread ever. Also twice the size of my head. It arrived glistening with butter, thin and crispy in parts. I will dream about this bread. The fellas next to me had the chicken, which looked equally sublime. I can't wait to come back and try the meat. Oh and the mint yoghurt drink was refreshing and salty. This place is a treat! read more

Patogh - The biggest flatbread in the world. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

Qorbaan e Shomaah. Moç ay karam...delicious Iranian Restaurant steps off of Edgeware Road. Always crowded, order take away. read more

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My boyfriend and I were looking for a new cuisine to try (I don't get much ethnic food where I live, sadly) and found this place. It's a tiny front so you might have to wait but it's worth it. We ordered the special lamb and the lamb kebab. It was delicious. I haven't had lamb in a long time and it reminded me why I loved it so much. When we sat down, they gave us hummus and giant bread to start, on the house. It was yummy! We couldn't finish the bread but I would have if I could! Our dishes were delicious, of course! It's a no-nonsense place and we loved it. I'd definitely go back when I go back to London! read more

It was great!!!!!! :) I love the Boneless Chicken with the rice you should put the cinnamon on the rice as well as the salt. I visit London from the U.S so it is so exciting to taste food like this!!! read more

Patogh - I ate it sooooooo fast - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent food and service as usual. I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and lately with family only. Food is simple but tasty and staff are friendly/helpful. Mince lamb with bread is recommended. read more

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In light of me having a cold :( (Not Swine Flu!), I thought I'd write about a place that gives me the feeling of home. This small family owned restaurant features extraordinary sized special bread. It tastes a little bit different from Naan but delicious nonetheless with some hummus and taziki. They don't serve wine, but here's the kicker there is no corkage fee! Waitrose and Somerfield are but 2 min away to supply you with your alcoholic beverage(s) for the night. Mains are 6-7 quid. I recommend the Lamb kebab which is stunningly simple coupled with a roasted tomato and rice. Word to the Wise this place is very small so a big group would not be ideal. But it would be perfect for 4 people. Total price for a meal will run you about £9 to £10. I implore anyone to eat here! read more

Why the hell hasn't anyone written anything about this place? It's freaking amazing. My first Iranian (and since then, many) culinary experience, and what an awesome one it was. Patogh is located on a random alley on Edgwar road, and is a tiny place with an open kitchen where two older Iranian men bustle around, pumping out delicious, freshly baked special bread and roasting their amazing kebabs. I always get the special bread (£5; huge, can serve 2-3 ppl) with tzinzinki sauce and hummus, and depending on the number of ppl, several plates of chicken/lamb kebabs (£6; come with rice or salad or bread). The service is straight forward and friendly enough, the food comes fast and hot, and you finish your meal feeling like everything in the world is a little bit more beautiful, if not tasty. This place is usually populated with Arabic people living around the area, so you know it's legit. read more

Cheap and good! Super small (although there is an upstairs) but it was full, so be prepared to wait. Cash only, although you don't need a huge wad of bills to eat yourself silly here. The big special bread is massive (and delicious) and the mezze platter will do you well. Highly recommend the minced lamb kabob, but be prepared that there is a small selection of dishes. We had a great meal although not a place to linger as they need to turn the tables. BYOB BTW. read more

Excellent kabab and hummus in this charming tiny restaurant with warm, kind service. Can't wait to go back! read more

Patogh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

How is it possible to give 5 star to this restaurant ??!!?? 0_o The giant bread is just like... a tasteless giant bread, they forgot to add garlic to their hummus, even the yoghurt is tasteless. The lamb is better, but definitely not a good address :( A typical case of fake yelp opinions? read more

Super good and super affordable Persian food right off of Edgeware Rd. Really cool atmosphere (cozy) with an exposed kitchen and several floors (I've only been on the first one). First time we stopped in they were having electrical issues so we had to cut our visit short. Upon returning several days later the chef remembered us and sent out a free order of humus. I thought that was a very nice touch and one that will make me a repeat customer. I'm having dreams about how good the panir is here. The minced lamb served with saffron rice is also amazing. Best part is that it's BYOB with no corkage fee! So save your £s, pick up a bottle of wine at the Waitrose down the block and stop in! read more

I discovered this place while looking on Yelp for a place to dine with an old friend while we were in London for an evening. This place oozes authenticity (for most of our meal, we were the only white folks in the place), and the food is stellar. We had simple kebabs, but the flavor of the meat was spot-on. I also started with a platter of pickles while my friend had the hummous with house bread, which was enormous (and she ordered the small size!). I also had the yogurt drink, which was different from anything I'd had before but complemented the meal well. One downside: I picked Patogh because it was supposedly baby-friendly, and we were traveling with our 15-month-old. They didn't have ANY high chairs, which was bad since our little one was antsy. Instead, I held her in our sling and she napped during dinner. Oh well. read more

Quick glance: + big portion + tasty meats + good service + very cosy - queues can be long I'm not a connoisseur of Iranian and Peruvian food, but I enjoyed the food from Patogh well enough when my friend took me here for dinner one evening. The venue is very small spread over two floors, so expect a queue if you are visiting especially for dinner. You are put where there is space, so you may be sharing with another couple or a family. The waiting staff has a great memory; my friend has frequented this restaurant at least 3 times, and the waiter has recognised him and gave us a free starter of houmous and bread, which is absolutely ginormous. The houmous isn't particularly flavoursome, as other reviewers might have noted, but it seems to be a tradition to add salt to it judging by the actions of other patrons. Perhaps that's just the Peruvian / Iranian way...? I had the lamb cutlet and it was tender and well seasoned, while my friend had the lamb shish kebab which was juicy and tasty. The price is very reasonable and you get a whole lot of food! read more

What a gem! Huge portions, excellent minced lamb and you can BYOB. We shared grilled chillies and grilled onions, and had 2 main courses + 2soft drinks. All for 18gbp... They have some house rules: minimum of 1 main order per person, and no tips included in the bill. The place is very small and as soon as your food is finished, they will bring you the bill as someone else will be waiting to take your table, so not the right place to stay chatting after your meal. Overall, excellent place and good value for money! read more

Amazing place. Walk in and feel like you've been transported out of London straight to the Middle East. Great selection of grilled meats, ditch the rice and go for the bread. One order of bread is good for 2 or 3 people. Combo dishes allow you to sample a couple of grilled meats. The mixed mezze is also very good. read more

Nice Iranian restaurant. The food was good, plentiful, and well priced. The place is nice and homely--and very unpretentious. read more

Patogh - Minced lamb - Persian/Iranian Near Me - London, XGL

Very cozy ambiance with pretty good kebabs at decent prices. Service was pretty friendly as well. I got my meal on bread instead of rice and it came on a GIANT piece of bread. I liked the option of having my meal on either rice or bread. We ordered hummus and used that giant piece of bread to scoop up all of that deliciousness. read more

A few of the girls at work recommended the Patogh Persian Restaurant so I decided to go in there for dinner tonight. It's quite a dark place but with the atmosphere of being in a cave a la Aladdin I'm sure. The chef was a bit of a genie, conjuring up a huge portion of rice and lamb kebab with a yoghurt sauce to taste - all for the low price of only six pounds. They are very nice in there also, the service is good and they enjoy a laugh. I saw some of the other customers meals and they looked great too. It's definitely a place where I will be going back for more read more