So this was my first visit to Shamshiri Restaurant, and wow!!! I was absolutely blown away! I ordered the Chicken Koobideh, and let me tell you as an American who absolutely loves Persian food, I have to say this was by far the most amazing and delicious chicken koobideh I've ever had. It was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and so tender it practically melted in my mouth. Everything about the experience was just fantastic, from the warm, friendly service to the cozy atmosphere. You can tell they put real care and love into every dish they make. From now on, I know exactly where I'm going whenever I'm craving Persian food. Shamshiri has definitely won me over! read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Fantastic Food. HORRIBLE service. Today I sat down and ordered at the end of the server's shift. She left and never put in our order. There were only two tables of people, so you think they would notice that the food order was missing. But they didn't. They offered nothing in the way of an apology. My one hour lunch break turned into 2 hours. GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE read more

I went here on my birthday in 2022. I ordered the koobideh. The tomato was broiled well. The onions and bell peppers were roasted to perfection. The onion and ground beef kebab complimented each other well. It satisfied me and I felt full afterwards. It was kinda large inside, there were at least 6 tables. Only one other group of people was eating when we were seated. My family had questions and the waiter answered them perfectly. We didn't wait long for the food to arrive. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I love Persian (Iranian) food. Living in LA, the Mecca of Iranians outside Tehran, you can find good Persian food anywhere. Shamshiri is one of the older Persian restaurants in LA, I think they have 3 locations (Glendale, LA, Westwood). The food here is traditional. The atmosphere and ambiance is okay, the food makes it better. The service is decent. I loved their combo Koobideh (ground meats), with the beef and chicken meats. Their specialty rice (add $6.99 for specialty rice to your entree) is good too, I had the Zereshk Polo (barberry rice). It's alittle tart but yummy. Self service free parking lot. Credit cards okay. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Front. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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food is great! ambiance is cozy. couldn't decide between the chicken or beef koobideh but luckily they have a combo that has both. delicious as always with enormous portions that will last a second day. service was good, i don't know if they were closing soon but i felt kinda rushed near the end. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Combo Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

The food is always fresh and the portions are generous the Lula is very fresh and big portions compared to other local restaurants read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Lula and Chicken kabob with rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

We hadn't been here in a while, but remembered the food being good. We ordered the salmon with the fava bean rice and it was a bit pricey but a pretty big portion. The quality of the fish was good and the side salad was plain but okay. The restaurant is pretty small and service was alright, but we felt rushed even though they weren't that busy. The food here is good, but the atmosphere and service aren't the best. read more

My reviews about this restaurant is getting worse and worse. Lately, it's almost always empty. The quality of food is horrible. The meat looks ugly and it's chewy. The service is bad. There is no ambiance because there are no people. I miss the good food, the wonderful owners and the nice ambiance. I'm not going back again. read more

Everybody order the TAHCHIN. It is a saffron rice, yogurt, chicken pie topped with barberries. The best item on the menu.

I have been coming to Shamshiri since I was a little kid and it has always been the friendliest, most nostalgic, and delicious place!! We went recently after many years and it was so nostalgic!! Service and homemade vibes were top tier!! I highly recommend this place! I gave 4 stars because it is definitely a little expensive in my mind but you'll always leave w leftovers! read more

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Craving always satisfied whenever we visit here. Lived in LA for my younger years and every time we come back, we're never disappointed. Really good thank you! read more

Underrated spot. Food is really good and they have all the classics. Their ghormesabzi is one of the best around. The bbq is good as well but iv had better In Glendale. I was welcomed by a very friendly gentleman. He took care of us throughout the whole experience. The prices are also good for the portion size. Over a solid place to check out read more

Unfortunately I've been having poor customer service at this place... being how tuff things are nowadays, this restaurant delivers the worst service. This is a big disappointment because the food here is still delicious and consistent, but the management team has been an issue when resolving issues with their customers... which may explains why the restaurant is always empty and not as busy as it use to be. I had both a pick up/dine in issue which was never resolved between the restaurant and myself. It's very unfortunate as I am now having to look for another Persian restaurant I can enjoy bringing family and friends without feeling insulted. read more

We have been to other branches and wanted to try this one while we were in glendale. We have ordered ghormeh sabzi and lubia polo Both tasted fine but i was expecting better quality. Their lubia polo barely has any lubia lol It was more like a tomato juice rice(kate goje) the rice itself was good. Ghormeh sabzi was a bit salty and it was like not ready as the water and herbs were apart each other. The staff were nice and friendly and the place itself was clean and cozy. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Ghormeh Gormeh Sabzi House Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Great service and good food . Since it was our first time at a Persian restaurant Ben gave us good details on Persian food and we had a blast ! Definitely be back !! Thank you Shamshiri read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Shamshiri is hands down one of my favorite restaurants. I come here all the time, and I've tried just about everything on the menu, every single dish is amazing! But the Kabab Koobideh is on another level. It's so tender, juicy, and flavorful that it literally melts in your mouth. You can really taste how fresh and well-seasoned it is. What I love most is how consistent they are, no matter what I order, the food is always perfectly cooked and delicious. The portions are generous, and everything comes out beautifully presented. The service is also top-notch. The staff is super friendly, attentive, and always make you feel welcome. If you love Persian food (or just great food in general), you have to try Shamshiri. The koobideh will win you over instantly, but honestly, everything on the menu is just as incredible! read more

We have come to this Shamshiri in Glendale for more than 25 years, and have always loved the food, however we today we had a take out order and there is a noticeable difference and decline in the quality and taste of the beef kubideh and rice. Is there a change of cook or ownership? We want to keep supporting this little business, but hope the food quality and taste returns. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! Food is always fresh and delicious and if you've never had a Persian cuisine before, I'm sure you will like it if you like fresh, flavorful, clean eating. The stews are fantastic at this restaurant. Service is always pleasant and never overdone. We are always very comfortable here. It's a nice casual date night, and find to come with the family. Cannot recommend this place enough. Super delicious! read more

Good part of this place is every Saturday nights there is a small music band playing and singing. About the food and it's not comparable to whatever it was. The quality of the food is not good anymore unfortunately but the service was good. The food price was almost the same as the other good locations but the quality was way below the average. I cannot recommend this place for their food anymore. read more

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I have been coming to this place for over 12 years and it never disappoints. New owners took over but the food is still respectable. I always get the chicken barg plate and it's delicious. The prices are great, especially at lunch time. I love their hot tea with sugar cubes is sooo good. The service is amazing and the place is cute but needs to upgrade furniture. They have outdoor and indoor seating and plenty of parking in the lot or on the street. read more

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I was very disappointed with my first time at shamshrir. It's safe to say it will be my last. Service was mediocre. Restaurant was very hot and old. And the food was extremely disappointing. Tasted like rust and metal. Maybe an off day because my family loves it here. But I won't return. read more

This place was truly amazing!!!! The service, ambiance, food!! Everything was truly great!! It was my first time going there and they were super friendly, gave me a house tea and I know I'll be going back for more! Ordered food to go and they even carried everything to my vehicle. Thank you Shamshiri Persian Grill for the amazing service. As far as the food goes, I ordered chicken kabobs and koobideh, veggies and rice, hummus and salad (other things too). Their food was super delish!!! Fresh and highly recommended. Thank you once again for the amazing service and amazing food! The Owner was super nice and the best!! read more

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This place is truly bad. I thought I would give it another shot after having some bad koobideh the last time, however, all their food is horrible. Do not ever go here. read more

Been coming here for years and it's decent good food. The food is still good quality after new owners the taste only changed a little. I ordered the salmon kabob and it's very tasty and it comes with salad. The lunch specials are cheaper and have good options as well. The cucumber yogurt is good too! The service: is very good the same waiters there after so many years but are very on point! This spot is hidden in Glendale but I'm a small lot. Overall, for a middle eastern restaurant it is good and have good quality. Parking is in the rear/back. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Salad and yogurt - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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Been coming here for 20+ years. We make the drive to Glendale to come here. Although the ownership has changed, the food has not. We always seem to get huge portions with whatever we order. The place is a small little hole in the wall with a great ambiance. Servers are always friendly. We usually do the Chicken Shamshiri, Shishlick and the Shish Kabob. The bread+Onion+Hummus is awesome as well! Love this place! read more

I tested the "TACHIN " which they have it on Tuesdays and I loved it ! Crispy rice and chicken was amazing ! Also the service was great . The waiter ( Ben I guess ) was very friendly ! read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Tuesday and Thursday Tahchin - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I was craving kabob and landed here. I ordered the chicken kabob. The chicken was cooked to perfection. Nice and juicy. Not dried out in the center like other places turn the chicken into jerky. Not here. The rice it came with was also delicious. The way I ate it was with the sides it comes with. The pita bread, mint and onion along side with the perfectly cooked chicken makes it that much better. The food came out in a timely manner and not too long. I'd come back here with friends and family. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Chicken Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Horrible experience blond lady worker just talking to the owner and doesn't even care about food quality never going back here

Change in ownership, could tell prior to knowing the food was not the same. Thought it was a "new" cook.

not what i ordered. these are not "chunk, filet mignon" as described on your menu, & and as in the pictures displayed on your menu. nothing, nothing like the description nor the pictures!!! owner tried to talk me into believing and accepting the stupidity of his explanation read more

Love this place! I've been coming here for about 20 years. It is also my go-to place for my birthday. My favorite is the Bareh Kabob (super juicy and tender). The staff is super friendly and efficient. read more

Food was not as good as it used to be. The service beyond great. The place is just as it was since it's opened.

Good food but we come here if only Sean is working he is the best the best customer service ever ! Guys always ask for him he deserves the best tip and treat when he makes you feel special n makes sure you have everything. Amazing guy 5 star food but only when Sean is there ! Sean is the best read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Soop mast - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

We were in the area today, and wanted to try Raffi's Restaurant for the first time but when we saw the long wait & the $10 parking, we decided to go to Shamshiri Restaurant which worked out in our favor, since they have a Persian Armenian Market a couple steps away that we also visited after lunch... Shamshiri has amazing customer service and delicious food!!! Our drinks were never empty and the staff kept checking on us!!! They are truly so pleasant to deal with and make every single customer so welcomed. We sat outside since the weather was perfect for us to enjoy our meal in their patio area... We'd love to visit them again, and try different entrees, and by the way, they have plenty of free parking in their parking lot right next to them! read more

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Excellent service and the food was unbelievable great I will definitely return I highly recommend dining there

One Of My Fav's Persian Restaurant. Order Bareh (Lamb) Kabob + Chicken Kabob & Shish Kabob + Chicken Kabob. Yum ! Yumm ! Yummy ! read more

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I don't know what some of these reviews are talking about. They clearly have never tasted good food, they have just experienced bland food in their lives. Tried this place for the first time, the food amazing, costumer service amazing. It's a hidden Gem. The place feels like an old Persian restaurant in Iran (Persia), authentic Persian restaurant. A place where you sit down that feels almost like home. Also, for the price you pay you get a ton of food. read more

Worst customer service ever! I ordered on Uber Eats Chicken Shamshiri Soltani and I received beef instead. I called to let them know all he could say is sorry. If you lived in Glendale I would sent you another one but since you live in Hollywood I can't. What in the world is that. You don't say that to your customer. You're supposed to sent it anyway regardless. They just lost a customer. I come from a family who owned a restaurant and if this happened to our customer we would without questions asked sent a new one out. Period! I have dietary restrictions and can't have beef, that's why I had ordered chicken. read more

Shamshiri Persian Grill - Beef soltani instead of chicken. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

4.5 stars We came last Weds @ 6pm with the kids and sat outside on the patio. There was no one else on the patio. The food was good as usual - Shamshiri kebabs and the lamb baghaly polo, plus a Shirazi salad. $54. The owner was v. friendly to our little guy. Some protective parents may not be so comfortable with an older man paying attention to their kids. May be it's a cultural thing. Jfyi. ---------This is an old review that was left in draft from 2017 that I never posted. Obviously, with Covid things have changed. Unlikely to have a band playing indoors. We came on a Friday night with a table for 8 and were able to get reservation. The service and food was really good in this small restaurant. There was a band comprised of 2 older gentleman, but despite the old school look, they played some upbeat tunes really well. It was a little bit loud for us to chat over the music, but it was fun. The food plates were very large and everyone in our party enjoyed their food. We ordered the Shamshiri chicken and Shamshiri beef plates - which are combos of grilled meat and read more

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Been going there since college days, brings back memories so much rice. I always order the Shamshiri Soltani