Quite possibly one of the best Persian restaurants in greater Los Angeles. The location along…read moreSunset Boulevard in hip Silver Lake makes this place not only delicious but pretty freaking cool. Service is exceptional. The staff is super friendly which really embraces the spirit of Persian hospitality. Highly highly recommend the shirazi salad and the kofteh kabrizi! Merci!

What beautiful energy and amazing food. It feels like homemade food, which is very hard to find…read morethese days. Just the right amount of everything. A true hidden gem. Will definitely come back!

Was coming back home from work in deep LA. Traffic was horrible so stop at this place randomly for…read morea bite. Boy was it soooooooo GOOD!! Food was delicious and fresh. Staff were super friendly! Patio outside was really nice. The only downside is that there is no bathroom and you have to walk pretty far to get to one. Also it's in a slightly sketchy area. But everything else was pretty darn good!

This place is in East LA, unfortunately the smell outside was rancid because of the Lineage rotting…read moremeat problem in Boyle Heights. The service was great and the food was decent for its price. My hubby and I ate outside and got to see what looked like a car chase, it was nuts! The server came by as we were shocked to see so many cops speeding by and the helicopter and said, "just another day in the hood " oh my... Besides the hectic location and the gross smell from Lineage the food and service was great.

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! Raffi's had been on my list for years, and I wish I'd…read morevisited sooner. My friend and I shared the Shirazi salad, hummus, and koobideh. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous!

Why did I wait so long to come here? Raffi's Place is wonderful. Super busy for a reason…read more Service is wonderful. Efficient even with so many people and all the hustle and bustle. I love that all the servers can assist any of the customers. Food is fabulous. Super fresh and hot. Great portion size. They have Bademjan that is just like someone's mom makes. There are parking structures nearby as street parking is hit or miss. They also have valet and that is what I opted for and it was great.

I've never been to TehranRo Grill, but it's become part of my family's delivery rotation, a…read moreparticular favorite of my father Steve C.'s. It's a great place to order for a crowd, say two senior citizens, their three adult children, and their partners and kids, or some combination thereof. I see the place offers catering, and that makes sense to me. Everything is delicious and easy to share. TehranRo is in Koreatown and is in fact named for a street in Seoul, a street named for Tehran, Iran (there is a corresponding Seoul Street in Tehran). The owner is a Persian guy with evident fondness for Koreans, or at least for my dad, who is a regular at the brick and mortar (my dad goes to like ten restaurants, and TehranRo is one of them). I hope to meet him sometime, as I keep hearing about this cross-cultural bromance. In the meantime, I have very much enjoyed the food at home. The hummus is great, as are the must o khiar and must o mouseir--homemade yogurt mixed with shredded cucumbers and mint (khiar) and shallot (mouseir). The shirazi salad is fresh and zippy, with cucumber, tomato, red onion, scallion, dried mint, and olive oil lime juice dressing. The grilled meats, of course, are the main attraction, and I'd really recommend any and all of the skewers, which you can get a la carte or in various combinations. I love the koobideh, both the beef and lamb and the chicken. Liberally seasoned, with a firm but yielding texture. If ground meat isn't your thing, both the beef and chicken shish kabob are excellent. The beef is marinated filet mignon, the chicken either marinated chicken breast tenderloin or boneless chicken thigh--I definitely prefer the thigh. You can get shishlik too, rack of lamb marinated with a spice blend. I'd also highly recommend the mahicheh, a stewy dish of lamb shank slow-cooked for several hours until it almost slips off the bone, served with white basmati rice topped with saffron. All of the entrées come with rice, naan, and charbroiled jalapeño and tomato. You can upgrade your rice for an extra charge, and I think this is worth doing, especially if you're putting in a bunch of orders. I'm partial to the albalo polo, or cherry rice, and also enjoy the baghali polo, a green rice laced with herbs. If you're craving Persian food near Koreatown, check out TehranRo for dine-in, takeout, or delivery. The food is high quality, and I kind of love the Korean connection.

Mediterranean option in the world of Korean Food…read more... Had KBBQ the night before so we're looking for variety when in Ktown. Landed here due to the high reviews. Spot gives sports bar, and the server came up immediately. We ordered koobideh, rack of lamb and hummus. Koobideh was moist (sorry hate the word) and good flavor. Lamb chops were well done, which isn't my fav (prefer medium to medium rare) but had a nice char. Salad dressing that came with the salads was unique. The acidity was needed. Hummus was probably my favorite thing. Not sure if we would be back, but solid option in ktown if you do want variety.

Stopped by Vala Kitchen for a quick lunch and had a great experience! The beef koobideh kabob with…read morehummus instead of the usual rice and salad was delicious, fresh, and satisfying. I love that the food feels both healthy and authentic. The restaurant is spotless, the owner is welcoming, and the staff is amazing. You can tell this Iranian family takes pride in their food and hospitality. Definitely a great spot for a clean, delicious lunch. I'll be coming back whenever I'm in LA. Kudos to the entire team!

Solid Persian restaurant in the Hollywood area. I walked-in without a reservation with two other…read morefriends on an early Saturday night and we were able to be seated right away luckily. After we sat, the restaurant filled up. For my entree, I ordered the Loobia Polo with chicken koobideh and it was pretty good! Loobia Polo is a rice dish sauteed with diced filet mignon, green beans, and tomato sauce according to the menu. The rice was tasty and was not too tangy. The rice dish was mostly soft, but there were some hard bits which I did not enjoy. However, I also enjoyed the meaty and juicy chicken koobideh. The flavor was just right. The roasted tomato on the side was also great. All together, it was a great meal. Our table was served with a complimentary flat bread with butter appetizer which was nice. The flatbreads were warm. The interior was nice and clean. There are clean and private bathrooms available. Service was good, but we did have to flag down a server to get our bill. There's a big and free parking lot in front which is pretty rare for Hollywood and even LA in general. Overall, I had a good experience here and wouldn't mind coming back.

I rarely write long/ detailed Yelp reviews, but this experience deserved every detail, especially…read morebecause I truly appreciated the time Ali (the owner and professional chef), spent at our table explaining the food, the ingredients, and where their meats come from(including Nebraska and New Zealand). That personal interaction reminded me of the philosophy behind places like The French Laundry in Yountville, where dining is not simply dining and its more about serving a plate of food the chef, ingredients, story, and hospitality are all part of the unique experience. Of course, this is Persian dining, but that same level of pride and personal attention made our evening feel special. The koobideh was outstanding (eventhough we ordered All Javan Combo to try most of the kababs in menu) for someone who knows the flavors of Tehran, it is very difficult for me to find koobideh in the States that gives me that familiar taste of home. This one did. The meat quality was exceptional, and everything was beautifully prepared. We ended up to ordering some to go koobideh. The torshi was beyond this world, and their homemade mast o moosir and doogh (yogurt drink) were excellent. Everyone was professional and welcoming, but Ali's presentation was what made the experience memorable. If you miss Iran, or simply want to experience genuine Persian food and hospitality, this is the kind of place that brings back that feeling. It wasn't just dinner. It was an experience.

oh hello chef's kiss!! I am currently in a serious relationship with vegan koobideh so I was so…read moreexcited when a friend recommended Javan! We stopped in for an early Sunday dinner and had such a great experience. Service was LOVELY! Food was AMAZING! Got the Koobideh plate to share and they split the rice up in two plates for us. The Shirazi salad was so fresh, the bread was perfect. Omg I'm getting hungry again Vibe was relaxed yet nice- loved the Persian music! Street parking was surprisingly easy to find. Fr tho- this is a new staple in my fave spots

We were looking for a great DTLA restaurant to celebrate my bday recently that could accommodate a…read morelarge party and our search kept coming back to Shekarchi (and I'm glad it did!). The owner was incredibly responsive, helpful, and accommodating with a large party especially with the last min total guest number changes even up to the day of. The staff the night of were all very friendly and checked in often (including the owner). Food was incredible -- my fave is always beef koobideh and theirs did not disappoint! They served it family style given the larger party and included an incredible amount of food: appetizers (hummus, pita, delicious seasoned fries, Mediterranean salad, tzatziki) and falafel, chicken kabob, beef koobideh, grilled veggies, basmati rice. Everyone enjoyed their food/experience and left full and happy which is all I could have asked for! Parking can be a bit difficult, but that's DTLA for ya.

LOVE Shekarchi. Said it before, saying it again- best kabobs in town. You know when food is so good…read morethat you can't help but make audible noises as you take each back? This happens to me every single time I have a meal here, be it dine-in or takeout. The space is ample and gorgeous, the staff, manager, etc., are excellent, always so sweet, and as a local neighbor, keeps me returning over the course of all these years. Only drawback is that sometimes their hours can be sporadic and not consistent with what's posted. But I'll still keep coming back.

Ben was awesome server! The food was great also! I had the juicy chicken and got so much food,…read morewhich was amazing!

I had a delicious combo chicken barg and chicken Koobideh. I really love their cherry rice although…read moreit has sugar ... my hubby had beef Koobideh. All good!

We visited this restaurant with our family last weekend , and everything was amazing! A special…read morethank you to our server, Sarah,who was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient, friendly, and took the time to explain the different dishes to us. We really appreciated her excellent service! The vibe and atmosphere of the restaurant were also fantastic. Thank you for such a great experience! We'll definitely be back!

I had a great meal with a friend at Toranj. We had no reservation on a weekday evening but luckily…read morewere seated outside immediately. We tried their Juicy Chicken Roll and Filet Mignon Barg. Because we wanted it family style, we received our main course on a platter, with the salad and rice as our sides. The salad was fresh and the rice was delicious, and both had a decent portion size. The Juicy Chicken Roll was tender, savory, and filled with flavor, while the Filet Mignon Barg was juicy, well-seasoned, and nicely grilled. Both of our personal favorites was the Filet Mignon Barg. Solid spot for some Persian food!

Oh my God this is the first time I ate at Taste of Tehran, and as you know I am a connoisseur in…read morePersian food, since also it is my very favorite cuisine, but truly the quality, the copious portions of the tasty of beef koubideh, the chicken kebabs and the very special lentils rice is out of this world‼ If I could give six stars, I would! I highly recommend that you tried this Westwood restaurant ASAP

The food itself was delicious…read more We didn't experience the ambiance since we placed a delivery order. However, I have to give this two stars because we ordered two items specifically for several vegetarians in our party: the ghormeh sabzi and the gheimeh. Based on the descriptions provided on Uber Eats, there was no indication whatsoever that either dish contained meat. We had never had Persian food before, so naturally, we relied on the restaurant's own menu descriptions when ordering. What makes this especially frustrating is that the descriptions listed multiple ingredients in each dish while completely omitting the meat. Meat is not a minor garnish or an ingredient customers should be expected to infer--it is a fundamental part of a dish and something customers need to know before ordering, particularly those with dietary restrictions. Worse, one of the vegetarians in our party actually ate some of the food before realizing there was meat in it. They have deliberately maintained a vegetarian diet and would never have knowingly chosen to eat meat, so realizing afterward that they had unknowingly broken that commitment was genuinely upsetting. This could have been avoided by simply including the word "beef" or "meat" in an accurate description of the dish. Everyone had been looking forward to trying the food, but a significant portion of our large order ended up going to waste. Since we ordered late in the evening, the vegetarians in our party were left with essentially nothing to eat and had to settle for chips. The food was genuinely good, which makes this even more disappointing. Accurate menu descriptions are a very basic expectation. Customers should not need prior knowledge of Persian cuisine or have to Google every unfamiliar dish to discover that the restaurant left a major ingredient out of its own description.