Ambiance: 10/10 this place is beautiful, dim lighting, candle light and beautiful indoor and outdoor space Service: 10/10 staff knowledgeable, explained everything and friendly. Very careful with dietary restrictions- they checked everything to accommodate gluten free/soy free allergies Food: excellent. Everything was delicious and family style read more

Berenjak - Lamb, potato's, eggplant, chicken and beef. Apparently beef was the best of all the meats - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Berenjak is definitely a nice restaurant , the food was great, the atmosphere was solid, and the service was good, but it felt overpriced for what you actually get. We ordered the two-person combo, which was about $95 per person and included all the appetizers they recommended, plus two skewers each, with additional upcharges for certain protein choices like beef. On top of that, we each got drinks that were around $15-20 each, and after parking and a 20% tip, the final bill came out to roughly $350 for two people. I normally don't focus too much on pricing at restaurants, but the final bill on this one had me do a double glance. I get that you're in the LA Arts District and paying for the location and ambiance, but the pricing seems a bit excessive. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd honestly love to come back and bring friends because the restaurant itself is nice and the food was genuinely good. At the same time, I do feel like I can get similar quality food in a similar comfortable environment for a fraction of the price. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Finally tried Berenjak as I've heard great things about it! Must try: Kibbedeh (lamb) kebab and chicken kebab. Both were extremely moist and flavorful -- delicious. Bread with eggplant dip and tzatziki sauce. Pass: Crispy potatoes and corn on the cob. Honestly, both were mid and I was disappointed as the waiter had said, and I quote, "these potatoes put French fries to shame!" When in reality, it just tasted like hash potatoes I get at my local diner. As for the corn, nothing special. And at the price point, neither of these sides were worth it. Vibes: Great for catching up with friends or spending time with a loved one. Customer service was awesome and I loved it inside. $$$: Definitely expensive as my dinner and drinks for two ended up being a hair shy of $200 after tip and tax. I would come back for sure but would skip on the sides. read more

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Super yummy and very cute patio. Parking was easy and they have valet. I'd definitely recommend and come back. read more

Berenjak - Kabob, rice, corn - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am in love with this place ! The FOOD is excellent. The kabobs tasted like my beloved dad's home cooked secret recipe grilled on charcoal. The ghormeh sabzi tasted just like the way my grandmother used to make it in Tehran. This is not just another Persian restaurant this is an experience that will not disappoint ! Also the ambiance is sooooo romantic and beautiful. Service was great and I love the lion and sun logo which commemorates the Persian empire. The only thing that can be improved are the portions for the appetizers. It was tooooooo small ! There was hardly much on the plates. read more

Berenjak - Kabob platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The vibe here is awesome. Loved the outdoor patio and the decor inside with shahnameh on the walls and shir o khorshid as their branding . The truffle olovieh is SO GOOD. Why have I never thought of that combination before?! The kabob and rice is super tasty. Honestly, the portions are smaller but much tastier than your average Persian restaurant. I still felt the need to take a nap after though. It's the law of kabob. Must.take.nap. The adult cocktail menu is fire. I need to go back and try the adult doogh which I didn't get to last time. Definitely will be back! read more

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Beautiful space, very underwhelming food and service. We sat outside on a Friday evening, it was nearly 80 outside but they had the heat lamps on still which was a bit uncomfortable. We had to request they turn some off. One thing noticeable off the bat was how not-busy they were for a Friday. They are definitely playing games with reservation availability to make it appear they are in higher demand than they are. I barely was able to secure a 6pm rez, and trust me there was plenty of availability. We ordered multiple drinks and a bunch of food items to share and unfortunately, nothing stood out at all. Food was incredibly basic & lackluster yet of course, overpriced. The bbq prawns had good flavor but were near impossible to eat (butterflied but shell on) as the shells weren't even loosened for the diner. We spent like 10 mins trying to get the shrimp off the shell and gave up on the last one. That much work to eat near $50 shrimp is ridiculous. Corn was overcooked. Both dips were had weren't great, we didn't finish them. Service was almost nonexistent, male server was nice the 2x we saw him but just inexcusable service at this price point. Again, cool ambiance but not somewhere I'd come back to. read more

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Berenjak opened in September 2025 and wow..I was really impressed. The location itself is kind of random and there's not much around it, but they do have valet parking ($27). Once you walk in though, you completely forget where you are. The outdoor seating/lounge area is what really sold me. It feels like you're sitting in a garden surrounded by trees with dim, cozy lighting. Honestly, I'd go back just to sit there and have tea. There's also an indoor space with another bar, but I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if you can. Food-wise, everything we ordered was delicious. The black truffle Olivieh was so good and the truffle wasn't overpowering. The mast o musir and kashk e bademjoon were both excellent, and the warm taftoon bread that came out with the sides made everything even better. I ordered a margarita which was great, and our waiter was very kind and brought me a sample of the grown-up doogh after I asked about it..very unique, pretty good, just a bit strong. For mains, we had the koobideh kebab, which was super juicy and flavorful, and the gheymeh bademjoon (vegan), which came with house rice, shirazi salad, torshi, and a side of zereshk..all delicious and well balanced. Honestly, bravo. The ambiance, food, and service were all great. I'll 100% be back, especially to come back for dessert and tea. read more

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In the under belly of the Urban Crush, exists an oasis of glamour and panache. It's The Garden of Allah. Inside the rehabilitated vintage brick building are beautiful gardens and interior dining rooms. Lavish appointments create the opulent elegant decor. Muted tones, soft lighting accenting the curated art on the walls. It is gorgeous from Persian Kilim Rugs to vaulted ceiling. It harkens back to the halcyon days pre-revolution when Teheran was at the vortex of culture and eloquence. It was the Paris instead of the pariah of the Middle East. Berenjak channels better times). Bench seats have supporting pillows and everything whispers romance (until you move the burning candle to gaze at your date and pour hot wax on the back of your hand). A Persian music loop permeates the room. It is an acquired skill but eventually it slips into the background aided by alcohol and the din of diners dining. Wrestle with the Sevenrooms reservation platform (the reserve a Table torture chamber). Perseverance will reward the resolute with a coveted reservation. The Staff: An Army of staffers meet, greet and seat you with a genuine smile as warm as Mint Tea. You will be seated when you arrive. No shunting you into the Bar and schorring a watered down pricey cocktail out of you. Benny came to me table, introduced himself and proceeded to orchestrate a feast. No to this, "It's too much food" to yes to that "It's a dish you must order, even if you're full". He explained that the menu was traditional, but with a twist. Brother Benny knew everything about the menu. He understood the ingredients, how the dish was prepared and what the kitchen added/subtracted to tweak thousands of years of long perfected age old recipes. Benny had immediate access to the legion of line cooks to make sure you were served exactly what he described. Who goes there? Most of Tehangeles. Fickle foodies who've eaten enough Lamb Neck Schwarma at Bavel to last a life time. The Bar: Impressive. Lots of premium everything from Craft Beer to Persian libations and signature Cocktails. I had a Grape Sour with Pisco (talk about cross pollination), SAG Amargh (Persian Vodka made from Raisins), Blueberries, Citrus, and Red Port with a delicate lace of Egg White on top. It had a tart start and sweet treat on the finish. Just right with Appetizers and to take the edge off the almost 2 hour slog on the 5 Fwy. The Food: Glorious, and wonderful from gullet to gizzard. Persian Cuisine can be sophisticated and complex in capable hands. Many Persian dishes have been around for eons. Berenjak has mastered the best versions of the Persian culinary repertoire. The paucity of elegant upscale Persian restaurants usually dictates that the menu is confined to store bought Pita stuffed with chewy dry Kebab. Here, everything is made with passion so that you'd think Runi was the Executive Chef. Taftoon was delicious. A Sour Dough Flatbread dome suitable for doing anything you can think of doing with a warm bread dome the size of a Volley Ball. Kashk Bademjoon was Coal cooked Eggplant mashed to a pulp and then mixed with Whey, Dried Mint and Crispy Onions. Double Yum. Taftoon at the ready, start scooping. The Hummus was re-imagined and beyond the imagination. Black Chickpeas, Sunflower "Tahini" and Somagh (Sumac) it was the color of Nutella with a slow delightful distant twing of heat and spice that gently lingered. My Jujeh Kebab Tond was a row of char grilled young Chicken marinated in Chile, Garlic, Somagh and Red Pepper Paste as long as your forearm. It was absolutely tender, juicy and oh so chickeny. It's a good thing you kept a little Taftoon to make a wrap. This was so magisterial it will change the way you think about Chicken assuming you weren't to chicken to think about Chicken. It's been several days and I'm still thinkin' about that Chicken. The Koobedeh was also an oval platter log of ample bites of grilled Ground Lamb. It was spiced with some measure of restraint and yet retained the essence of the dry rub. The Koob was perfectly grilled and elevated what is usually party food on a stick to something you'd live and love to eat. The meat was soft, light, fluffy and absent that tight dense Meatloaf chew. Torsh was a cup of Pickled Cauliflower and "friends" that should be mixed with everything else you ordered. And, do not, not order the Saffron Rice with Zeresh (dried, chopped, crisp, Barberries). All of the above travels well so over order as it will surely enhance breakfast. Benny returned and whispered "Please have the White Chocolate Date Cookies". I thought a cookie was a cookie. Wrong, these were warm from the oven and the Date bits mingled perfectly with the White Chocolate. These Cookies were as soft and rich as the ideal third Wife. Me personally? I will track back to Berenjak as soon Sevenrooms allows it. Insha Allah. read more

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Berenjak is special and it's pretty hard to find a table so plan ahead if you want to eat here I liked the history of this restaurant and how it originated in London The location is in a sketchy part of town near skid row. It's not the most pleasant area but once you're inside you can breathe a little easier The outside is very nice but the tables are small The inside is a little dark but feels warm and cozy The servers are really nice. We stayed a little long and our server was kind enough to let us hang out a little longer while a few of my friends ordered extra food to take home Vegetarian options are available. The entree available is an eggplant one and it was very tasty. The food is really well seasoned A small side dish of mashed chili helped make the flavors pop Some other good side dishes included the shirazi salad and kashke bademjan The breads were delicious. We all tried both Parking may not be too safe out here so it's best to valet or uber out here My friends loved their kebabs. One of my friends who is from Iran even said the kebab was just like it is in Tehran We were celebrating a school friends birthday and it was a special experience. If you have a special event coming up then consider Berenjak as an option. You won't regret it read more

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I think the food could be a little better for the price but this place has enough redeeming factors to deserve 5 stars. I was expecting this to be one of those LA "instagrammable" restaurants but I was pleasantly surprised. Service: Flawless. Our server was kind, attentive, prompt, checked on us gracefully quite a few times, and explained the menu well to us. Ambiance: Beautifully done. Dim. Located in the garden area of Soho Warehouse. Snagged an interior table but the outside garden tables looked gorgeous. The place is full of real wax pillar candles that must be a pain to deal with but really made the place feel transportive, along with the deep cushions. Perfect for a date. Loved the giant glass windows and automatic glass sliding door that led to the kitchen. One thing about new LA restaurants is that sometimes when they're new and busy they are too loud to be enjoyable. This was not loud or crowded, but that might have been due to a late 9PM reservation? It was a Friday though. Food: Drinks were perfectly balanced. Ordered the watermelon shumpine + salted plum & marigold marg. Only wish they would have lasted longer. -Hummus: very rich and creamy but honestly didn't taste like much. All I could taste was the crispy fried onion on top -Shirazi salad: could have skipped this, kind of flavorless and unmemorable as well even when I added more of the seasoning the server provided. -Beef kebab: Really cooked perfectly, so tender, but also a little bland. Felt it could have been bigger or been more flavorful for a $42 entree. -Dessert: surprisingly the star of the show. The white chocolate and date cookies were perfectly baked and warm. Get them to have with the cardamom ice cream. I left happy because of this. Overall I wasn't super impressed by the food but loved the experience enough to come back and try other dishes to be proven wrong! read more

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Berenjak was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our server was so enthusiastic about explaining the menu and giving recommendations. The whole space is very pretty, the outdoor patio being slightly more cozy than inside in my opinion. We chose the Jasmine and Mandarin Hi Ball and the Grown up Doogh - both were interestingly subtle yet strong, and there wasn't a single ingredient overpowering the others - definitely couldn't decide which was better as both were equally delicious. My only gripe is the presentation of the drinks but that's ok. The food was phenomenal - here's what we got and I would 10/10 recommend everything: - Jujeh Kebab: juicy, moist, melt in your mouth deliciousness. The flavor wasn't superficial but rather throughout the meat. - Saffron rice: you have to order this as I guarantee it will go with everything or by itself. Do not forget to add the Zereshk (dried berries that are sweet and tart) because it takes the rice to another level. - Taftoon: oven baked fluffy sourdough and sessme flatbread - paired so well with the Mirza Ghasemi (smoked eggplant dip) and Mast O Musir (yogurt based dip). - House sauce: Spicy, tangy and goes with anything and everything! My biggest disappointment was their dessert menu - as a persian restaurant they could have done so much better but chose to have 3 basic items: Persian Tea Ice Cream, a Saffron and Cardamom flan and Date/White chocolate cookies - out of which the persian ice cream, the only thing we liked, wasn't available the day we went. And what are cookies doing on a fine dining Persian restaurant's menu any way? read more

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This place was sooo yummy!!! The food all was seasoned perfectly. I loved the hummus and the eggplant dip. The bread is also very tasty and light. Chicken kebab and rice are a MUST order, so so tender and juicy! Service is quick and also very knowledgeable about the whole menu. Cute outside dining with heaters and trees! Street parking in back or $25 valet read more

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This place is a vibe! Definitely a great date night dinner. When you first walk in you are immediately transported to a world outside of the concrete jungle we live in. The bar is to the right, to the left, you will meander through a grove of olive trees and small intimate tables. The inside seating is dark and seductive. Our waiter, Benny was great, he made suggestions and was very patient with us first timers. We came as a party of four, ready to eat. Here are all the starters, mains and desserts that we shared: TAFTOON - Wood oven-baked sourdough and sesame seeded flatbread - super soft, super hot and steamy gigantic pillow of bread. ZEYTOON - Souria olives, lemon - and garlic - I was missing the sweetness of pomegranate molasses in this version. MAST O MUSIR - Strained yoghurt, Goats curd, Persian shallots and olive oil - This has a really nice salty sourness to it, went well with the taftoon and kashk e bademjoon KASHK E BADEMJOON - Coal cooked eggplant, whey, dried mint and onions - this was a very delicate preparation, it had a good smokiness. HOUSE RICE - Saffron rice, salted butter, crispy rice. Add zereshk (+$7) - the crispy rice puffs instead of tahdig slabs was surprising. It definitely made the dish more sophisticated as you weren't trying to shove large pieces of tahdig into your mouth. GHORMEH SABZI - Lamb stew with kidney beans, dried lime and mixed herbs - I am the only person in the world that does not live this dish. I know. My friends thoroughly enjoyed it though. KOOBIDEH KABAB - Minced lamb shoulder, onions and black pepper - this was very juicy and flavorful but I will say that the texture was a little too gummy for me. JUJEH KABAB TOND - Poussin marinated in chilli, garlic, somagh and red pepper paste - not as spicy as the description makes it sound. Small bites of bone in chicken with good flavor. TIKKEH MASTI KABAB * - Beef fillet, garlic, onion, yoghurt - ULTRA tender chunks of cubed beef, nice char and smokiness. Definitely would order again. MEYGOO KABAB - BBQ prawns, kashmiri chilli, roasted garlic - the prawn was butterflied, the meat was a little mushy for my liking. The sauce was bold, there was a slight kick to the chilli sauce. The kebabs came in one tray served on Sangak bread. The prawns were served separately. I forgot to take a photo or note the descriptions of the desserts. We ordered all three, one was an ice cream, another cookies and the last a crème caramel (flan) with definitive Persian flavors. This was definitely an elevated Persian experience. The menu is medium sized but hits all the typical dishes that you'd want in a Persian restaurant. The portions are on the smaller side if I'm comparing them to typical Persian restaurants but I think the experience makes up for that. There is a valet right in front for $25 or you can find parking on the street. To our surprise we found out the restaurant is connected to SOHO House. read more

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Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and this place did not disappoint. The ambiance was so beautiful. The customer service was good and our server shared good recommendations. Food was 10/10! So flavorful and you could really taste the quality. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Absolutely do not waste your money here. The food was ridiculously overpriced for the tiny portions they serve. The quality was mediocre at best and nowhere near worth the price. To make matters worse, the food was so unbearably spicy that the shrimp was practically inedible. This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. There are plenty of better restaurants out there--save your money and avoid this place. read more

Gorgeous restaurant and patio. Wonderful service. Delicious food. Interesting and innovative cocktails. A little expensive, but otherwise it's a perfect restaurant. As someone who has also been to the original London restaurant, I truly think this new LA outpost meets (if not surpasses) the quality of the original. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wowow. I had really high expectations for this meal and it did not disappoint. I've been wanting to try it for so long and was finally able to get a reservation. First, the vibe of the restaurant was so cute! The outdoor area was really cute and i loved the decor inside as well. Our waitress was so nice and helped us with ordering. We started with the doogh (yogurt drink) which was delicious - highly recommend. The cocktails all looked really good and I loved how they had a Persian hint to every one (def wanna try next time). My friend got the grape sour and said it was yummy! Then we got the taftoon which was so warm and amazing and fluffy and paired perfectly with the mast o musir. For the meats we got the koobideh kabob which was probably my favorite thing we had. The meat literally melts in your mouth and the flavor was insane. We also got the jujeh chicken breast which was also amazing. The sibzamini is a must get as well. The potatoes were perfectly crispy and I really liked the mix of the sauces (one was yogurty and one was spicy). We also got the khiarshoor which was pickled cucumbers and was delish and our waitress recommended the zereshk which paired perfectly with the rice. Last but certainly not least we got the ghormeh sabzi. This was also probably one of my favorite dishes and the bar was high since my grandma makes a great one. The meat in it was insane and it was the perfect ratio of beans and stew - thoroughly enjoyed this meal and definitely went to come back!! read more

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Customer service was good but food was below average unfortunately. Area was not the best either

We tried their $90 per person set menu, and everything was really good. The portions were generous, and both the beef and chicken were cooked perfectly not a single thing to complain about. The service was warm and professional, and the place has a beautiful, modern vibe that made the meal feel extra nice. The only downside was the tiny table they gave us for two. There just wasn't enough space for all the dishes, which was a bit disappointing, especially since we were celebrating a birthday. And I do wish the set menu came with a proper dessert, that part definitely felt like it could be improved. Other than that, it was a great meal overall. read more

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Just down the street from Bastia, Kodo, when we pulled up to valet in front, the vibe, decor and ambience on point. Walked through the nicely lit patio / garden area which was intimate and cozy, they led us to the back. The various areas of the restaurant made it feel intimate. Overall, cocktails great - liked the earl grey martini, the speciality margarita was good, maybe a tad too sweet [would ask for a skinny next time] and their version of the old fashioned was good too. The recommended medium bottle of red wine was a bit of a miss. , big miss. Apps Yummy - Chicken salad thing, Yogurt dish, Eggplant and tomato tziki dish and tomato app with bread all on point Not as much a fan - Black pea hummus Skewers Yummy - Chicken and lamb skewers were delicious with the green hot sauce. Meh - The beef filet and the shrimp was a bit challenging to get out of the shell. I think it was a bit overcooked so didn't come out easily. Cookie - yummy. Overall, great new spot in the arts district. Loved the overall vibe and ambience. The food was good. I think I expected a bit more, given all the hype, but worth checking out. read more

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It's all about the vibe and only the vibe. Sexy and moody and an ode to old Iranian themes. It makes you almost forget you're just a few blocks from skid row (unless you need to drive through it to get there which will haunt you almost as much as the absolute need to partake in their $30+ valet). As a persian, I love it when there are new Persian spots that add a twist to the traditional cuisine, and I appreciate the effort with the doogh inspired cocktail and truffle oliveieh. Unfortunately it all fell slightly short. The service was very good so almost made up for the average meal itself. But If you want good authentic Persian food there are better old school places from Westwood to Glendale (for half the price). But if you want a trendy persian-esque meal, this will hit the spot. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow. Just wow. I consider myself a picky eater but i always try to be open to trying anything once. Persian food has been something tough for me to get into because of the appearance and not knowing what everything is. However, this place is amazing!!! The food is so good. Flavors everywhere in my mouth. From the black chickpea hummus and the Mast O Musir with Sangak and Taftoon to the delicious kabobs (we got the jujeh and tikki masti) I am in flavor heaven. The atmosphere is so nice and has its own vibe that feels warm. My only critique here would be the small tables. The service staff is a wonderful cherry on top of the experience. Kind, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and patient. We had Andrew as our waiter and his patience in teaching me about the foods and flavors and what to try helped make the experience amazing. Cant wait to come back. read more

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Omg! That's the first thing you think as you walk in! Most of the seating is outdoor. The lights are all amber. The vibes are classy and boujee. Our waiter Benny was amazing. He explained everything so well and was so friendly. He gave us really good recommendations. Okay now the food! We got the set menu which you get 7 appetizers and you can choose your meat. It was $90 a person. Pricey but worth it! The appetizers included: Zeytoon: marinated olives, lemons and garlic. Simple but it hits the spot! Taftoon: oven baked sourdough with sesame seeds. Probably the best bread I've tried before!! The sesame seeds makes it so much more better. Sanjak: whole wheat sesame seed flatbread cooked on pebbles! So good! This was also found in the kebabs but we'll wait till we get there! Hummus: black chickpea with a sunflower seed tahini. This was definitely a different taste but it was good! Mast o khiar: a cucumber dip with yogurt. We ate this with the kebabs. Black Truffle Olivieh: a chicken salad Witt black truffle, olives and potatoes and eggs. This is my only second time trying this but this was my favorite app. Mirza Ghasemi: a cooked eggplant dip. So good ! Then you were able to chose your meats. It came with the house salad and Shirazi Salad. Unfortunately they forgot to bring the Shirazi Salad but it's okay ! We got: Jujeh kabob: marinated chicken kabob. Now I'm usually picky about my chicken but let me tell you. This melted in your mouth! Even as I was cutting it, it just cut so easily. So far my favorite place for chicken. Tikkeh Masti Kebab: marinated with garlic, onion and yogurt. Again the meat here is so good. Tender and absolutely flavorful. Lastly for dessert we got date and white chocolate cookies. It was cute! It was my birthday so they put a candle on the cookie. read more

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Got our rsvp here and was hoping not to be disappointed given it's a new restaurant from London UE and was expecting it to live up to the high marks. Super excited when every single dish lived up to the hype. Great ambiance for date night Excellent service from the hostess to server to probably the manager who also checked in on us For cocktails our sour grape cocktails perfectly paired with our dinner The warm steamy hollow taftoon and mastokhiar is a must to get started The jujehkabab melts in your mouth super tender and tasty The tikkehmastikabab was preferred by my husband. It was perfectly cooked but I'm not such a carnivore The balal and houserice was also excellent No better feeling when you pay a good price for a meal and it's worth it! read more

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Oh my god! I have had Persian food all over Middle East, Europe and US but never had better kabob than this, just unbelievably yummy. I didnt know koobideh can even get this juicy, and soft. Absolutely the best Persian restaurant ever. Wonderful atmosphere and ambiance. Great service and very fast. Highly recommended read more

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Another great Mediterranean fine dine that's hopefully here to stay! What works beautifully: - Service - 10/10. Quick shout out to Shelly. She was not our server but helping out and she was so attentive, and warm. - Cocktails - how can everything taste better than the other? Yet so cohesive as a unit/menu and so unique. The most recommended was the grown up doodh (clarified yogurt punch) but the underrated stars are the watermelon shumpine and the saffron carajillo (coming from a person who's not into espresso martinis and the likes). - Food: also 10/10. The chicken kebabs, the black channa hummus, the date white chocolate cookies, yumm!!! There are plenty vegetarian and pescatarian friendly options. What can be improved: - just a small thing - we asked to be seated inside on a weekday evening. They said definitely if there were cancellations. We were there for 2 hrs and throughout the inside dining space was 70% empty. read more

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Had no idea that Berenjak was opening up a new location in Los Angeles until I got an email about it last week. After such a great experience at Berenjak earlier this year in London, I absolutely had to come here for its grand debut. Secured a reservation immediately for opening night! Decided to skip the Feast Menu this time as that was way too much food and opted to order à la carte instead. Got the Black Truffle Olivieh which was my favorite appetizer from London, the Tikkeh Mastro Kabab (beef fillet), the Chenjeh Kabab (lamb fillet), and Shirazi (cucumber and tomato chop salad). All I can is that the food here is SUPREMELY elite. Both the Tikkeh Mastro Kabab and Chenjeh Kebab were cooked unbelievably well. Super tender with insane amounts of flavor. Black Truffle Olivieh and Shirazi was just as good as what I had in London. Some of the best food I've had in L.A. for quite a while. Staff here are fantastic! Shelby took great care of us all night. For a place just opened, they were running this place like a well-oiled machine. Even got the chance to have a chat with Kian, the owner who flew in from London to supervise the opening of the L.A. location. Superb service all night! Ambience is quite nice as well. This location is massive compared to London, which only has 40 seats. Huge outdoor area with lots of seats and plants to give a sense of vibrancy. Inside was well-designed and nicely dimmed. They did a great job with the place. I foresee many future visits to Berenjak in the future. Beats having to fly all the way to London to try it. Definitely lives up to the Berenjak name! read more

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It took us forever to get a reservation at Berenjak, as it's having a moment on TikTok with rave reviews and is an Instagram darling. I'll say, it's pretty good. This is the new west coast outpost of the restaurant which has spots in the UK, Emirates and NYC. This one however, is the first public-facing location in the U.S. (@ Soho Warehouse) with the New York locations within the private social club SoHo House. The food is what drew us and it was certainly good. We're lucky in L.A. that there's a lot of delicious Persian food here. The food here at Berenjak is elevated Persian food, and the prices reflect that. The one-skewer chicken kabob was $34 and came with 1 grilled tomato & a chili. That said, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the serving was generous. We also had the prawns ($42) and the lamb kabob. We ordered the rice, the pickled cauliflower (small bowl), the black chickpea hummus, shirazi salad, feta with herbs, eggplant dip, 2 types of bread and 2 rounds of cocktails for 4 people. The drinks are really well made, balanced, clearly made by a talented bartender (mixologist?). The location off Santa Fe in the Arts District has valet parking but we found street parking one block up (it's a busy street, doesn't feel too unsafe for DTLA), and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I'd definitely go back, maybe late afternoon to enjoy the pretty bar & vibe. The best part is the staff. Our group kept commenting how much we liked each of them. The service is great, the servers and management are friendly, funny, engaging and just make it a good time. Thank you, Berenjak team - for a fun night. read more

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I was so excited when I heard berenjak was coming to los angeles. I had heard rave reviews from friends who live in London so my expectations were very high. Berenjak did not disappoint. The vibe and atmosphere was beautiful. Felt like you were in someone's backyard (outside) and someone's living room (inside). It was super cozy and romantic. Very different than most Persian restaurants that have the same generic look, standard white table clothes and underwhelming decor from the 80's. Even the music was beautiful. Traditional classic music that just hit some old school emotions and felt like a blast from the past. The food was also spectacular. Think classics with a modern twist. From the various mocktails and cocktails with a Persian twist to the classic Persian dishes everything was delicious. I highly recommend ordering the set menu so you have a chance to taste all their dishes. And you get your typical soho service. They make sure to go that extra step to ensure the experience is perfection. I just hope the restaurant stays and isn't a pop op. read more

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Food was great. We sat outside on a nice Feb night in California - can't get any better. Benny was an awesome server! He was very attentive and gave some phenomenal recommendations. read more

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Berenjak! First one in USA just opened in DTLA. I heard the original flagship is in London and reservations are super hard to get... now I can see why. The food is phenomenal. Every order was just spectacular. My expectations for Persian food has just skyrocketed to a whole new level. Not only was a food outstanding, but the presentation was exquisite, and the ambiance/vibe was warm and romantic. If you can get a reservation, please do NOT let it pass by. Here are some of my personal thoughts about the dishes tried (from a nonpersian individual perspective): 1. Black Truffle Olivieh: they had a plethora of hummus small plates to share. Tried this black truffle Olivieh which was extraordinary on the palate. This plate is a chicken salad flavored hummus dish with tiny bites of potatoes, egg, and pickled cucumber topped with black truffle. Superb! Ordered the Taftoon $8 on the side to dip into this thick yummy hummus. 2. Taftoon: Fresh Wood Oven baked sourdough that comes out looking like a hot air balloon. Sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds adding to the presentation and gives it a hint of seed flavor which I loved. Very soft and chewy. Must order with the hummus plates for sure. 3. Ghormeh Sabzi: rich lamb stew with kidney beans and rich herbs. Slowly cooked for hours releasing a delicious aroma with each bite. Served with a side of Persian rice (with small sprinkles of sumac-can so for extra sumac if needed) and pickled cauliflower and celery bites to give a vinaigrette flavor. Very good. I'm not much of a lamb fan because it often comes out gamey but this one was not at all. Wouldn't have known it was lamb if I didn't see the menu first. Another must order. 4. Tikkeh Masti Kabab: Fillet beef kabab with red peppers. Comes with the side of roasted tomatoes (my favorite), pickled onion slices/garlic/ocra. Came with a flatbread (sangak) at the bottom. Beautiful, rainbow of color, for presentation. I typically don't order the fillet beef (usually a minced beef girl) because it tends to be overcooked, dry, and tough, but this one was grilled to perfection to a medium rare (just shy of medium rare) which is my preference for meat. Yet another must try. 5. Grape sour: ordered a second one of these. Yummy. Pisco, SAF Aragh, blueberry, citrus with egg white and red port. . I'm a light sour cocktail kind of girl. This one hit the spot. Just try it! 6. Black lime Sharbat: a few mocktails. This one was super refreshing and not too sweet. Uses both black lime and fresh lime with soda and mint. Learned what a black lime was. Also very good. Everything dish and drink was a standout. Now I understand ALL the hype. I'm obsessed with this place. Definitely coming back for more. Don't hesitate and just try it! read more

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So excited that Berenjak has finally opened in DTLA!!!! We had the best time and the food is phenomenal, same as the London location. We tired the truffle olovie, kashke bademjan, jujeh kabab, and the beef kabob. The service was amazing as well. Stephanie and James were so kind and helpful. The ambiance was great, love the outdoor seating. We cannot wait to bring our friends and family here! read more

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Super cute ambiance and excellent service make up for the overly Americanized version of food from the motherland. The hummus, sangak, and kashk badamjoon starters were strong. All 10/10. Disappointment set in with the entrees, we tried the Koobideh and Jujeh kabobs, with an assortment of sides. Avoid the Koobideh- normally made with beef- the lamb taste is a bit too strong- and we ended up sending it back. It seems similar sentiment in other reviews about the Koobideh as well. Jujeh was good but missing that classic charcoal flavor and a bit unseasoned for our taste. The sides were good but nothing special- sibzamini, shirazi, mast o khiar, and rice (don't pay the insane $7 up charge to add zereshk- not worth it). Limited selection of wine by the glass, but lots of cute cocktails. The saffron carajillo was a hit. Would I be back? A nice place to pop in for apps and drinks, but not sure I'd order dinner again. read more

Berenjak - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Refreshing interpretation of traditional Iranian food. Wonderful experience overall. The decor and menu are a nice nod to old Persia. Great service and friendly staff! read more

Finally got a table at Berenjak (plan ahead it's super hard to get one that isn't at 10pm) and i was really impressed by the kebabs. The restaurant is really pretty (all vibes) and the service is friendly and quick. The meats are the star of the show - focus on the many kebab options, the hummus is solid but I'll order more kebabs when i go back. Also get the sourdough. read more

Berenjak - Kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is absolutely amazing. The quality of the food--and the care put into its preparation and presentation--are truly on another level. The chicken kabab and beef filet melt in your mouth. I also love the setup and the nostalgic Persian music playing in the background. I'm definitely coming back for more! read more

Classy Persian spot located right next to SoHo House. You don't have to be a SoHo House member to dine here. Valet parking only or you can try your luck on the street as I did. Reservations can be made online in advance. We ordered two types of spreads, the two types of bread, lamb shoulder kebab, the crispy rice, and cucumber and tomato salad (mostly per our waiters recommendation). We ended the meal with the cookies and ice cream (our waiter recommended ordering both to eat at the same time). The lamb shoulder kebab was really the standout for me - it was flavorful and so tender. The sides were all fresh and good for sharing with a group. Ambiance is chic and it's good for date night or a girls night out. read more

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Berenjak delivered! It was soo gooooood. First of all, thank you Emi for your wonderful service! She checked in on us at all the right times and also gave us the right amount of space. She was super sweet. Secondly, the mast o musir was my favorite thing. The chicken breast kebab was so juicy and everything was incredibly delicious. Can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu. We sat outside but we were really comfortable and not too cold especially bc of the heat lamps. Inside the restaurant was also beautiful so hope to sit inside next time. Highly recommend. read more

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The food quality was truly outstanding. The service was perfect and the ambience and music was very enjoyable. Everything by together was amazing. read more

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