Clean, excellent friendly service, food is outstanding! We love the atmosphere…read moreThe falafel was first class. The pomegranate soup was heavenly.

Had a delicious meal here. Persian middle eastern grilled meat with rice. I had the sultan beef…read moreplate the meat is very tasty and tender. Not spicy but full of herbal flavors. It's a casual small restaurant with a lot of people ordering takeout. The service was excellent. Great choice for middle eastern food.

Naab is a great Mediterranean eatery. This on is in Marina Del Rey, but I know there are a couple…read moreother locations. The place is super cute and really clean. It is new to us and for some reason we never saw it. You walk in and place your order at the counter and they give you a number. The service there is very nice and friendly. They will help you with the menu. The food we had there was great. I love Turkish coffee and Naab serves great Turkish coffee. We had their Lentil soup and it was some of the best with just the right amount of spice. We also loved their salmon and they have great rice and salad. The Chicken shawarma wrap has so much chicken and it is so flavorful and not at all dry like some wraps at other places. The steak kebabs are cooked perfectly and so tender. It is all great. Have fun.

Very tasty and generous portions…read more The chicken Shawarma wrap is loaded with chicken and it's very juicy. I also really like the long pickles inside. The steak kebabs are also very tender and the rice flavorful. Their garlic sauce is great and spent most of my time smothering it all over the fluffy pita bread. Come hungry!

We went here and the food was absolutely amazing amazing. We started off with the Kashk O'Bademjan,…read morea delicious creamy eggplant dish onion and garlic that was out of this world amazing. I've never tasted egg dish like this in my life. Then we had lamb shank, with a walnut pomegranate reduced sauce which is absolutely delicious as well. And the hospitality was wonderful . Five stars I would go here in a heartbeat .

Parking is scarce here…read more Food is fantastic. Staff and owner are great. Authentic Persian food. Martini was great. Highly recommend lamb shank. Clean restaurant.

I come here a lot my favorite is my beef koobideh and ghormeh sabzi…read more (Put butter in the rice when it's warm trust me) Pretty quick service here I haven't had any issues the place is small so I usually eat at home.

I don't know if I came here at a bad time or if its always like this but I was definitely…read moredisappointed. I came here with such excitement as my friends have been telling me about it. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back. My family and I went here one afternoon and as we sat down, the attendant from the restaurant told us that the specific table we were sitting on wasn't part of the restaurant and we were not going to be served if we sat there in a very rude tone. We went ahead and moved. Then we went up to the cashier to order our food and the two people that were there were busy talking to each other in farsi about a customer that just came and didn't tip along with some very vulgar language. Then as we were ordering, we told them it was our first time and we got no smile or anything, very still faces like whatever. We ordered two Koobideh wraps and a few other things. It was very uncomfortable. The Cashier didn't even speak to us. As we sat down we were "served" after we HAD to ask if we get bread and onions and water because we saw that they were taking those things to other tables. The Koobideh wrap tasted like Rubber and you could barely hold it together as it was drenched with the sauce and all soggy. Even my 1 year old wouldn't eat it. We had to open up the sandwiches and eat them with a fork. It was not a good experience. Tip for the owner: You should probably remind your employees that some of your customers are Persian and they will understand them talking shit.

Phenomenal Mediterranean food, exceptional persian-inspired craft cocktails, beautiful space, and…read moreexcellent service. Highly recommend trying out the Manhattan beach location! Only negative for us was feeling some pressure to upgrade the sides to our dishes (options to upgrade the salad and rice); we upgraded the rice and didn't necessarily enjoy the upgraded rice with cranberries and think the base options may have been preferable. Really enjoyed the included house salad! If you may know you have a preference for one of the upgrades it may be nice to have the options, otherwise, I would not hesitate to stick with the base which is delicious.

Honestly, I didn't even want to write this review, but after spending a couple of hours thinking…read moreabout it, I felt like I had to. To those writing all the good reviews, I genuinely have one question: have you actually had good Persian food before? Have you ever been to Raffi's? We drove all the way from Orange County because someone recommended this place. We usually just go to Raffi's, but I thought, "let's give this place a shot." Unfortunately, that was a mistake. First, I want to be clear: the staff were great, friendly and attentive. This review has nothing to do with them. It's strictly about the food. 3 Stew Tahdig ($17): The tahdig was extremely thick and hard. Even with the stew on top, it was basically inedible. Mast-o-Moosir (Shallot Yogurt): Served in a very small portion and was extremely watery. You could clearly taste raw shallots instead of a smooth blend. This dish should be made with thick yogurt (mast-e chekideh), not something runny. Main Courses: * Soltani ($39) * Naderi Soltani ($42) Honestly, we couldn't even tell the difference between the two, they seemed identical. We asked for well-done, but everything came medium or even undercooked. The barg kebab (filet mignon) was the worst part, it was tough, rubbery, and almost impossible to cut. It genuinely felt like chewing plastic. Not sure what kind of meat was used, but it definitely wasn't good quality. Salad Issue: The server asked which salad we wanted and mentioned Shirazi, Greek, etc. I chose Greek. When the bill came, we were charged an extra $2 for it, which was never mentioned. That should have been clearly communicated. Also, the bowl the salad was served in was chipped and broken in multiple spots--not a great presentation at all. Rice: The rice was poorly cooked and had barely any saffron (maybe 5% at most). Even another table nearby complained about the rice. Drink - Sekanjebin ($10): This is supposed to be a traditional Persian drink, but this tasted like a mix of cheap syrup. It did not resemble authentic sekanjebin at all. Appetizer - Marinated Olives (Zeytoon Parvardeh): The olives were unusually large and overpowering. This dish should be balanced, you're supposed to taste the walnut, pomegranate, and herbs, not just big olives. At this point, it made sense why the restaurant was almost empty on a Sunday lunchtime, maybe 4-5 tables total. To be completely honest, the food upset our stomachs to the point where we had to take Pepto-Bismol afterward. Overall, the food quality was very disappointing, and we will not be coming back. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic or well-made Persian food. Again, no issues with the staff, they were great. The problem is entirely with the food.

We went to Darya because we were craving Persian food. It had been recommended to us by some…read morePersian coworkers and friends, and I have had it bookmarked on my list for a long time. We decided to make a little trip out of it and drove out to West LA just for dinner. There was no wait and no line at 8 PM on a Saturday, so we were seated right away. The servers were very attentive from the start and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. We ordered panir sabzi, ash reshteh, chicken soltani with chicken koobideh and chicken barg for me, and the rack of lamb for my husband. I really wanted tadig with ghormeh sabzi, but unfortunately we got there a little too late and it was sold out for the day. I have heard great things about their tadig, so that just means we will have to come back. The food came out a little slower than expected, but it was worth the wait. The panir sabzi arrived first. The goat cheese was very good. The walnuts were a little cold and slightly stale, but overall I did not have strong expectations for this dish, and it was still enjoyable as a starter. The ash was excellent. I did not grow up with a Persian presence in my childhood or early adulthood, but this soup felt very homemade. It was warm and comforting. The lentils, noodles, and herbs created so much texture and depth. The koobideh was incredibly buttery and melted in my mouth. The barg was just as soft and tender. I genuinely have no complaints about the meats. This was better than other Persian restaurants in the area that are much more popular. We mixed the rice with butter, tomato, and sumac, and it was simple but very flavorful. My husband loved the rack of lamb. He said it was one of the better ones he has tried. He liked the grilled smokiness and how juicy it was throughout. I highly recommend Darya if you have the chance. We are already talking about trying their sister restaurant, Sadaf, nearby. This experience definitely pushed us to explore more Persian spots in the area.

I had no idea that Darya had multiple locations as I had only been to the location in Orange…read moreCounty. Food: - Beef Koobideh: 2 strips, rice, and roasted tomato, overall good flavor; in comparison to my memory of the OC location, this koobideh was drier and had smaller portion sizes - Lamb rack: good flavor and texture, also smaller portion sizes than OC location, specifically the amount of rice, but this could be the cost of living in LA Service and Ambiance: - waiters were friendly and helpful - decor was themed and there were plenty of tables inside and outside

Best kabob in Westwood. My dad gave me the suggestion and I am glad I came here. Well-established…read morefamily business. The owner is so nice. My friend and I got the beef koobideh and it was amazing. Will definitely only go here for kabob in Westwood moving forward. Plenty of street parking.

Absolutely delicious and authentic Persian food! I've tried…read moremany kabob places around Los Angeles, but Shekarchi Kabob is on another level. The meat is perfectly grilled -- juicy, flavorful, and tender -- and the rice is always fluffy with just the right amount of saffron. Their Soltani Combo is my go-to; it's generous and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is spotless, the staff are polite and attentive, and the service is fast even during busy hours. You can tell they take pride in both the food and the hospitality. The prices are fair for the quality and portions, and parking is easy on Westwood Blvd. If you're craving real Persian kabob and a warm, welcoming vibe, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for authentic Mediterranean food, then this is a really good option. We loved…read morethat the portions are big so each plate is good enough to share in between 2 people. Rosemary Grill is a 100 percent vegan and Persian restaurant in Los Angeles that serves authentic Persian and Mediterranean food.

Stopped by Rosemary Grill in West LA and really enjoyed it. It's a fast-casual spot serving…read moreMediterranean, Persian, and Iranian food, and you can actually see the kebabs grilling over fire when you walk in such a good sign. The place is spacious with plenty of seating, and the portions were way bigger than expected. Everything came out nicely presented and super filling. We ordered the Rosemary Special Kebab, Salmon Kebab, and Chicken Kebab, and honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. My salmon was perfectly cooked and it was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. I also tried some of the Rosemary Special Kebab, which had lamb, chicken, and koobedeh, and it was really good. Overall, great food, generous portions, and a solid spot if you're craving Mediterranean flavors. Would definitely come back and recommend checking it out!

Shamshiri Grill made last Monday's dine at home with friends' my turn to host luncheon a most…read moredelicious experience. In my mind, work/time constraints prevented a Monday order. Plan ahead me called in the following for delivery last Sunday. So, what could possibly be ordered, remain fresh 24-hours later? I chose vegan/vegetarian sides/appetizers: Baba Ganoush - I've made it but Shamshiri Grill's is SO much better; creamy, perfectly seasoned. Hummus - Again, can DIY but why? Shamshiri Grill's is yum, pure yum, protein packed. Falafel - Balanced ingredients and frying technique is key. Came with a portion of tahini (had some in the pantry just in case). Should have ordered more falafel. Never gonna make this at home again, ever! Tabuli - Shamshiri Grill's includes the perfect hint of mint along with the parsley and tomatoes. Panir o' Shabiz - All aforementioned are wonderful BUT this, well this, is what I could eat and nothing else. Fresh basil, mint, tomatoes, radishes, sweet white onion, scallions, walnuts, feta, lemon, butter to be consumed with abundant pita bread and sumac provided. My kinda "sandwich"! This, Panir o'Shabiz was the only order I immediately deconstructed to avoid compromising the herbs' and veggies' freshness. Carefully wrapping them in kitchen towels, refrigerated then re-plated and back in the fridge prior to leaving for work after setting the table. Oh, isolated the feta and walnuts too. Everyone at last Monday's gathering is an omnivore with heavy plant-based dietary leanings. BUT, occasionally we stray hence a side each of chicken and beef koobideh (ground seasoned meat cooked kabob style) and grilled tomato, onion, red bell pepper garnish (also available as a side). I divvied each koobideh into bite sized pieces to be shared among three guests. REALLY good, make those tiny bites, REALLY, REALLY good. Everyone arrived, me too, on time to nosh on the veggie offerings as the koobideh and falafel gently warmed in the oven on low. Plenty of convo, cleared the table for tea and dried dates... Shamshiri Grill you and all the staff from chefs to delivery made my gathering a success, many thanks. Note: No recent pics (cameras/phones not allowed at our group's table) but 2017/18 ones reflect what we ate.

Shamshiri has been part of my life since I was a child. My dad was a single parent, and some of my…read morefavorite memories growing up were coming here with him. This restaurant isn't just food to me it feels like home. After all these years, the taste, quality, and hospitality have never changed. The meat is still perfectly cooked, the rice is amazing, and every meal brings back memories from my childhood. Today I came with my cousin and ordered Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank for my dad because it's still his favorite meal after decades. Even with so many Persian restaurants opening across Los Angeles and all over California, my dad still only wants Shamshiri. He says nobody else comes close to the flavor and authenticity here. The owners and staff have always been kind, welcoming, and consistent throughout the years. You can truly feel the heart behind this place. Thank you, Shamshiri, for being part of my childhood and my family's memories for so many years. This will always be my favorite Persian restaurant in Los Angeles.

We came to Crimson to meet some friends, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious, full of flavor and clearly made with care. I ordered the chicken with salad and a side of sweet potato fries, which were OMG so good and definitely a must-try! The ordering process is simple: you order and pay at the cashier, receive a number, and the staff brings the food directly to your table. It was smooth and efficient, even for our group of eight. They were very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable, which we really appreciated. There's street parking available, which made it convenient as well. Overall, a great spot for both small and larger groups. I'd definitely come back!

Food: - BBQ chicken wrap: good flavor, more american -…read moremiddle eastern fusion - Ground sirloin kabob plate: similar to beef koobideh, good flavor but small portion size; comes with rice, pita, and garlic sauce; you can order additional sides for $2 a piece Ambiance: - great location in santa monica with relaxed seating inside and outside - parking is easily accessible on the street or in the neighborhoods - order at the counter and servers will bring your food to the table