Fabulous food - extensive menu. Ordered vegan eggplant stew. Huge portion split between two people. Beautiful ambiance: cozy and intimate enough for a date yet casual enough for a meal with friends. Exceptional service: kind, very friendly and very accommodating. Look forward to going again! read more

Daryoush - Eggplant stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We stopped into Daryoush for lunch with my dad and my son, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We all ordered the koobideh, mine with half rice and salad, while the men went for the full two-skewer plate with rice. I'm mostly vegetarian...until you offer me a really good burger or koobideh! The meat was perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavorful, especially with the grilled tomato, fresh onion, and a sprinkle of sumac. Every bite was delicious. The tahdig (crispy rice) and torshi (pickle) on the side was a fantastic touch if you enjoy that extra bit of texture and tang. The restaurant itself is beautiful, warm, and thoughtfully designed, making it a great place to relax over lunch. What really stood out, though, was the service. It was impeccable; our drinks were never empty, and the staff was attentive without ever being intrusive. We finished our meal with Persian tea, which was the perfect ending to a satisfying lunch. We'll definitely be back. read more

What a wonderful surprise! Needed to find a place in Walnut Creek. Was delighted to discover Daryoush with its extensive vegan menu alongside non-vegan treats. Simply delicious!!! Friendly wait staff. Quick service (admittedly we were there on the early/unbusy side). Lovely environment. I'll give it a 10! read more

My buddy and I went there on a lazy Sunday for lunch after our mountain biking excursion at Tilden. We ordered Beef Koobideh dish and shared an appetizer, Panir Sabzi and each of us got the Persian beer, Shams (pilsner and IPA). My buddy is Persian and he goes there with his family for lunch/dinner on occasion. Being my first time, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The saffron infused Basmati rice was fluffy. Grilled beef was moist and smoky; grilled to perfection. The appetizer was truly refreshing with the fresh herbs and feta cheese. Service was excellent and the meals came out quite quickly. Highly recommend this place if you're interested in Persian cuisine. read more

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I had high expectations coming to this place. I had received two referrals from friends about this restaurant. They don't accept reservations. We ended up waiting in line for at least 1/2 hour. The interior was quite pretty. I had a Persian Pilsner but the can read it was made in the U.S.! For an appetizer we had the Ash e resteh. I applied this to the flatbread that they served us and added a dollop of some sour cream or yoghurt concoction sprinkling it with some spice/herbs from a small shaker. It was alright. I had the Shuslik for a main entree. The four small lamb chops may have been the best tasting I've experienced. It came with a healthy portion of rice. I declined to substitute part of my rice for salad. The plate could have used some color. For dessert we shared some Persian ice cream. Good yet different from my experience in Los Angeles. The server was handling too many tables. I don't know if they were short staffed or not. Nice experience just the same. read more

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This place was amazing! The food and the atmosphere were both incredible. I loved it so much that I came here for lunch yesterday and came back again for dinner tonight because I was still thinking about the food! The Soltani kabob was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I feel like every time I drive by this place, I'm going to end up stopping in for one. The staff were friendly, the service was great, and everything felt warm and welcoming. As an Iranian, the name Daryoush always gives me a sense of pride and connection to our culture and history, which made the experience even more special. And I have to mention the tea and baklava! The tea was refillable, which was such a nice touch. It was perfectly brewed, beautiful in color, and full of flavor. The baklava was also outstanding and paired perfectly with the tea. Highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back again and again! read more

Daryoush - Fesenjoon Chicken Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Excellent Persian food in Walnut Creek. Had lunch with a good friend earlier this week. We were seated around 12:15 and ordered the combo plate appetizer to munch on while we caught up on life. This was a huge appetizer. It consisted of lavash bread served with three types of dip - hummus, roasted eggplant, and yogurt with chopped cucumbers and mint - and panir (feta cheese) sabzi. After enjoying the app, we decided to share an entrée - the server recommended the Jujeh Soltani, which included one skewer of the tenderest beef koobideh I've ever tasted, and another of jujeh kebab - tender boneless chicken marinated in saffron and lemon juice. Dessert was another winner - some of the best pistachio baklava I've ever had. I was in heaven. Service was good. Bathrooms were clean. There was plenty of street and garage parking available nearby (they don't validate). Will be back! read more

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recently started a vegetarian diet and randomly remembered that this place offers vegan koobideh, which is honestly unheard of at most Persian restaurants. We came in on a weekday for the lunch special and I was excited to see it was still on the menu. I ordered the vegan beef koobideh and added a vegan chicken koobideh for $5. The lunch special comes with half rice, half salad, plus a drink. I chose the iced tea and it was really refreshing. For an appetizer, I had my must-have mast-o-musir (shallot yogurt). They also bring out butter and half a raw onion, which I always thought was random until I asked my Persian coworker how you're actually supposed to eat it. Turns out the butter is meant to be mixed into the warm rice so it melts, and the onion is used as a palate cleanser. You peel off a small piece and take a bite between eating your rice and protein. Once you know, it totally makes sense. Between the two koobidehs, the vegan beef was the clear winner. It was flavorful and honestly didn't taste like fake meat at all. The vegan chicken was good, but you can slightly taste that Impossible-style meat flavor. Next time, I'll definitely just get two beef koobidehs. Overall, I'm really glad I came back. After trying a bunch of other Persian spots, this is still my favorite, especially now that I can enjoy it while eating vegetarian. Highly recommend. read more

Daryoush - Vegan beef and vegan chicken koobideh lunch special - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Had a lovely dinner for my mom's birthday here. They don't take reservations so our party of 9 showed up at 4pm on a Sunday and we were able to snag some tables in the back, which worked out perfectly! Ambiance is intimate and cozy, service was great, and our food was delicious and flavorful (though wish it was a little hotter temp wise). Recommend the Super Barg- filet mignon and chicken thigh filet- tender and flavor. You can upgrade the rice for $5 to any of the special rices. The koobidehs are also very good and flavorful. They charge $15 if you bring a cake. They were able to add candles and bring it out with all of the plates, utensils. We very much enjoyed our experience at Daryoush and recommend it for special occasions or casual outings! read more

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Party of 5 coming from Sac and South Bay to catchup over lunch. We checked in around 12:30PM and were promptly seated. Started with the combination appetizer plate, which was a good combination and was very good. Nothing memorable... For lunch 3 of us opted for the combination for two, which was plenty for the 3 of us. The other two in our party opted for the combination koobideh kabob, the barg and chicken kabobs were soft and delicious. The koobideh was soft and juicy but could have used more onion in it. The basmati rice was cooked to perfection and the nice touch of tahdig on every rice dish was very nice and appreciated. Service was great and the staff were kind and cordial. By the time we were done, there was a wait as every table was taken. Solid Persian food in the heart of downtown Was Amit Ce Eek. read more

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Daryoush was such a great find after a show. It's a dimly lit Persian spot with a nice, streamlined menu and a cozy feel. Our dinner did take a little while to come out, but it was definitely worth the wait. We ordered the lamb chops with rice and salad, the jujeh kebob, and the salmon kebob. The rice came with a piece of tahdig on top, which was a nice touch. I especially liked the salmon - it was moist and cooked really well. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the lamb chops were soft, succulent, and didn't taste gamey at all. You can really taste the charcoal flame on the meats, which added so much depth without overpowering the dishes. The flavors were subtle and balanced, with hints of saffron throughout, especially in the rice. They also have a good selection of vegan options, which is nice to see. Next time I'm in the area, I'd love to come back and try their stews. Overall, a really good spot with great food. We all enjoyed our dinner here. read more

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I highly recommend this lovely restaurant. l we went for a business lunch and it was perfect. The service was great. The meat was moist on our kebab. I tried the Persian salad with rice in the kebab and it was a perfect flush at a great price. I enjoyed the atmosphere. I would read them 10 out of 10. read more

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So happy to see Persian cuisine! The service was attentive, the Malbec was fantastic and the food was good. The yogurt marinated chicken kebab was moist and I loved the citrus hint that went so well with the meat. The filet was seasoned well and very tender. My only criticism was the rice as I felt it was extremely bland and under seasoned. The yogurt dip with cucumbers was refreshing and worked perfectly with the meal. All in all a wonderful experience! read more

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We went there tonight for dinner and we had such an amazing time. The service is impeccable. The ambience is lovely. The food is out of this world. I had the salmon kebabs with the rice and the Shiraz salad and it was so good. I also had the hummus my friends got various dishes and they loved theirs as well. We also got the appetizer of feta cheese. That was really good. We did think it would be nice if there had been a sauce that came with the meats but still still it was amazing. Highly recommend this place. We got lucky with parking so I would recommend going around 5 o'clock. read more

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Met up with a friend for lunch on a weekday. Restaurant was pretty full, but no issues for us to get seating. Ordered two lunch specials (available M-F 11:30-4 except holidays) and a side of roasted eggplant. One nice thing about Persian food is it always comes with a mountain of rice, so you know your leaving on a full stomach. The meats - we ordered the beef koobideh, which was nicely seasoned and very tender. We also got the salmon kabob as a healthier option. I thought they did a fantastic job with the salmon - not dry and plenty of flavor. Each special came with a roasted tomato and a thin slice of crispy potato. We had the option of having half a plate of rice and half veggie. The veggie option was a salad or a cucumber salad (I significantly preferred the cucumber salad). Roasted eggplant came with some lavash and I thought that was pretty good. Very happy with Daryoush for lunch. read more

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Was in the mood for a rice plate and koobideh and made my way to Daryoush. This review is for their take out. Got the Beef Koobideh Rice Plate for their Lunch Special menu which comes with an option of rice, salad or half and half and a drink. An appetizer of Must-o-khiar and unleavened bread. The staff was quick to take my order and food came out quickly and made to order. Food was still piping hot by the time I got to it.The rice plate was generous with rice, salad with cucumber and tomato, and a serving of Koobideh and grilled tomato. The salad was served with prepackaged Balsamic dressing. The koobideh was good, but felt like it was on the drier side and rice was more than generous. I wish there was a house made dressing for the salad, but it was ok. The Must-o-Khiar was delicious, creamy and topped with fresh cubed cucumber and went well with the bread. I found it to be a good addition to the rice plate. Recommend this area and would love to try their Lamb Shanks if I get a chance. The interior of the restaurant is a bit small, but the decor was nice and had a warm vibe to it. Metered street parking. read more

Daryoush - Menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Tried this place, got the combo koobideh and it was tasty needed a little more salt but the chicken was juicy. The food was good! I would have liked this place but the experience towards the end of the meal ruined it for us. It was great experience until it wasn't. Towards the end of the meal, a cockroach was crawling on seat along the wall behind my partner. And it was crawling to and from our table and the table next to ours. Imagine you're sitting and a roach is crawling behind you. I notified the server and he just said "excuse me" and grabbed it with a napkin and carried on as usual. Handed me the check. Not even a sorry about that, or discount for the inconvenience. As if it was normal. read more

Just an update, the extra kabob that we paid for ended up just being a side of rice. I did call them back several times about this because I was so angry and they did refund me. But they definitely took their time, never called me back as promised and made me work for it. Therefore, I am taking the time to share this awful experience. read more

Daryoush - Bakhtari Mahi Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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This Persian restaurant is in downtown Walnut Creek which is a super lively area. Me and my boyfriend got the shared plate for $50 which included rice plate for us each and 3 skewers of the meat. I added on a yogurt sauce which was $7 for the small side and the portion was enough for us both. My food was decent, the meat was tender but I felt they could have included a salad and yogurt in that combination. I would recommend getting a plate separately rather than the combo when going with someone. The service was okay. read more

Daryoush - Food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Still a great eat. Hopped in for a quick lunch with the wife. Lamb was good, with tender eggplant, soft and tender lamb and generous portion of rice. Service was attentive and friendly. The chicken thighs kabobs are so soft and full of flavor. Great background music and decor. Never have been disappointed yet. Dishes are large and perfect for sharing or taking home. read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review for this restaurant yet because it literally is our favorite Persian cuisine restaurant in the area. The first time we walked in it's hard to find because the sign outside isn't very prominent, but there is an outdoor patio with tables and chairs under an awning And inside the environment seems very unassuming however, the food will blow your mind because it's so delicious. We usually order the Jujeh combo with chicken that is only dark meat and boneless. Although my kid likes the chicken that has the bone still in it on the skewer. On her last visit, my daughter ordered a vegetarian platter and really love it. This is my go to place for when I do crave meat. That's very tasty and I will always get the order with half rice and half Persian salad because I feel like it's the best of both worlds. read more

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Tried this place twice for the Persian vegan food options. Really happy that they have vegan options! I tried the vegan koobideh - beef and chicken and I was very pleased with my dish. I also tried one of the appetizers with eggplant and requested no egg, which they were able to accommodate. I enjoyed it with the bread. Would love to go back and try more. read more

My family was super surprised at the food here! We thought it was comparable to Persian food you would find in LA. The chicken was unreal, koobideh was impressive but the barg was the only let down of the meal. Very pleasant decor and music playing with a super friendly staff. This will be our go to Persian restaurant in the bay area! read more

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Daryoush is super delicious. They used to be located in Berkeley but moved to Walnut Creek. There wasn't a wait here when I came on a Friday evening, but there were still plenty of customers and lots of seating. Service was quick and super friendly. Here's what I got and recommend: - hummus: not too salty, and they give you a lot. Would recommend as an app - combo koobideh: super delicious and humongous plate. The meats were super tender and smoky. Paired very well with everything else on the plate - Makhloot: for dessert, we got the Makhloot which is a combo of ice cream and iced rice noodles. Was pretty good even though I'm usually not a fan of rose water flavored foods. When you squeeze lemon on the rice noodles the flavor also becomes more vibrant. I recommend everyone to try :) 10/10 would come back again! read more

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Excellent food and service I've ordered for 200 people abd for 10 people Amazing & delicious food read more

Nice little Persian restaurant, decent food and service. Ambience is great and clean. read more

Daryoush - Nice little Persian restaurant in Walnut Creek. Decent food and service. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

We love Persian food and have had a hard time finding good Persian food in the Bay Area. This was the first quality Persian meal we've found here- and so close to where we live too! The rice is so tender and I appreciated the generous amount of barberries. The crispy square? Amazing. The beef was also very tender. Overall- delicious dining experience in an intimate and upscale restaurant. read more

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Nice ambiance and great service! Angel was so friendly and helpful, one of the best waiters I've encountered in quite some time. The Greek salad was fantastic, very fresh yet hearty. The salmon kabob was cooked to perfection! It's so easy to overcook fish, so I was impressed. The only part I didn't care for was the rice, it was bland and a bit dry. The mint tea however was fantastic. I loved that it was fresh mint- I devoured the mint leaves as well. Overall great dining experience, will definitely be back. read more

Daryoush - Fresh Mint Tea - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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New place in downtown Walnut Creek! I love the ambience, they really made it feel authentic with the decor. We ordered the Daryoush plate for two which had a variety of meats, rice, salad and we ordered a bottle of Sauvignon blanc. Everything we tried had great flavor and the meats were not dry. The wine was good and paired well. They have sumac seasoning on the table which really gives the rice and chicken a little something extra. Service was great, they checked back on us several times and answered all of our questions. I would definitely go back, I'm loving the variety of food options in downtown Walnut Creek. read more

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Absolutely amazing food. The salad was fresh and flavorful, and the beef were perfectly cooked and delicious. Not a long wait time and got food served quickly. Definitely recommend for mediterranean food. read more

Daryoush - Beef Koobideh Kabob . Salad-E-Shirazi - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I tried making a request to book a reservation with guest ambassador. The man who answered the phone was not friendly and unprofessional. I requested the owner to call me back and he refused to notify the owner. Awful didn't even try the restaurant. read more

We were looking for something new to try, and we went here for lunch to check it out. The atmosphere is very nice, and the food is excellent. They have such a nice lunch menu, and it's pretty reasonable compared to so many places nowadays. I can't wait to go back. I ordered a beef stew that had eggplant in it in a tomato base that was delicious. It was served with a big plate half salad and half rice. And the portion is big enough that I had leftovers. My husband had a combo kebab plate, from the all day menu. He too was extremely happy with his lunch. The service was also very very good. read more

Such a great place if you have a craving for Persian food in the area. I ordered the Jujeh Soltani with half rice half shirazi salad. The service is always good here and the owner is really nice! read more

Daryoush - Jujeh Soltani Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Absolutely delicious food, and very good service. Went there for my birthday, we actually had to split some entrees because portions were enormous (typical for persian kabob places). Really liked the decor inside too, felt like middle-eastern Classic Era vibe. Definitely going back in the future... I will say I was puzzled about their lack of signage. It seemed like every other business in that area had a big sign, but all they had was a small sidewalk sign which seemed odd, and I wonder if that makes it harder for people to find/spot this restaurant. read more

Daryoush - Combination Koobideh kabob and Gormeh Sabzi with Lamb Shank - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Halal Combo Koobideh was amazing beef and chicken was juicy. One of the best Persian food I have eaten in Bay Area, service was good.

Daryoush recently opened a new location in downtown Walnut Creek, taking over the space previously occupied by Kaiwa Sushi on Locust Street. Four of us came here for dinner on 07/15/2024. Upon walking in at 6:30pm, we were immediately greeted by the staff who seated us at a table near the window. The remodeled interior looked fantastic. It was decorated with many pictures of Middle Eastern relics. The staff brought us water while we were figuring out the menu. After a few minutes of deliberation, we decided to start with their Combo Plate ($20) which consisted of kashk-e bademjan (eggplant dip), hummus, mast-o-khiar (yogurt and cucumber dip), herbs, feta cheese, and flat bread. For entrée, we shared two orders of the Daryoush Plate ($48 each, for two people). The Combo Plate was very good. Everything tasted like it was freshly prepared. I especially loved the kashk-e bademjan with the sautéed onions on top. It was light and flavorful. The Daryoush Plate came with two servings each of Barg (filet mignon), Jujeh (chicken), and Koobideh (ground beef). Rice and salad were served on side. The meats were perfectly cooked and absolutely delectable. They were moist, tender, and full of flavors. Service we received was terrific. The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive. Overall, we were very pleased with this experience. What a great addition to the downtown Walnut Creek dining scene! 5 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - City parking garage across the street. read more

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My friend recommended me to try this place and man I was happy to give it a shot. I was on my way home from a lab procedure in the area and she told me to try out the lunch specials here. Initially, I wanted to take it to go, but the server welcomed me very kindly and I felt inclined to have a sit down meal instead. I ordered the lunch special, which came with a free beverage and bread. Jujeh Kabob: This was the dish that caught my eye. I opted for chicken breast as my protein choice. I started with some nice flat bread with butter, which served as a nice appetizer to eat. There was plenty for one person, so the amount of slices was suffice. For the actual lunch plate, it came with rice, salad, a grilled tomato, a pickle and the burnt part of the rice. The salad had a nice balsamic dressing to it and it provided a nice vibrant appeal to the dish. The lemon was nice to squeeze over the chicken, and it gave it a nice acidic flavor profile to it. My chicken was moist and I enjoyed all the flavors it has to offer. The rice was crispy and delicious as well. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again. Love the food here and the friendly customer service. read more

Daryoush - Bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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Amazing, never had Persian food and I wow, I could eat it every day!! Healthy and nice flavors. Can't wait to return..., their combo appetizers was great... I'd order next time as a meal. All items were ample to share!! Great experience !! read more

Solid Persian cuisine in a relaxed environment. We got the Mirza Ghasemi, the Khoresht Gheymeh, and the Khoresht Bodemjan. All items were delicious and generous with the portion sizes. It's a shame that the Berkeley location closed read more

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Overall, on par with other Bay Area Persian cuisine. It's worth a trip, but definitely not as good as LA or the D.C. area. We got the mast-e-musir as a starter, which did not have enough musir. The plates were tasty and you can do half rice and half salad. Meats were juicy and well cooked and seasoned. The real highlight was the dessert. We got the pistachio ice cream plus faloodeh combo. It was not too sweet and big enough for two. The service was great. We came on a weekday for lunch so there were plenty of open tables. There's a small patio with outdoor seating but only allows for tables of 2. Would come again. read more

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