I had such an amazing experience at this Persian restaurant in Westwood! The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic. I tried traditional dishes like Kashk Bademjan, Tahchin, and their Abgoosht (which they serve on Fridays and Saturdays), and everything was beyond perfect. The flavors were rich, fresh, and made with so much care, it honestly felt like homemade Persian food. The restaurant itself is very clean, with a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. The service was also excellent, friendly, attentive, and professional. If you're looking for real Persian cuisine with high quality and a lovely environment, this place is a must try. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Food is excellent! Service is very slow. Food is excellent! Service is very slow. Food is excellent! Service is very slow. read more

First time trying Farsi in Westwood, and I was impressed. The shish kabob was juicy, perfectly grilled, and packed with flavor. Friendly service and a great overall experience. I'd definitely come back. read more

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Farsi Cafe opened in 2011 on Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles. It is one of our favorite Persian eateries. We just love everything about it. The prices are fair for the great food they serve. The place is comfortable and not so huge. It is just perfect. It is always clean. I love the interior, it has some cool art and a very welcoming vibe to it. The service is just perfect. They know the menu so well and can help those who need to learn about Persian food. The staff is kind and they will make sure you are happy. You are never rushed out. Farsi Cafe Serves authentic Persian cuisine--kebabs, stews, and you can get great away dishes. They have the best rice. All of their food is great. We love all the lamb and chicken items. Their kebabs are great, no matter what type you get. They have great salads and you must try their traditional bread. And get a stew. It is so comforting. All of it is great. You will be happy. read more

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I love this place in Westwood. I've been coming here since it was Baran - since then the food and the vibe has improved dramatically. Street parking is normally fairly easy to find - although I think they might have a small lot in the back. This is one of the very few Persian restaurants that offer abgousht/dizi (although they only offer it certain days a week). Their tahchin is super aromatic and deliciously fluffy. The ambiance is modern and I love all the windows they have. The service is always friendly. Overall, I highly recommend this place for delicious Persian food. read more

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If i could give a zeroooo i would, they are thieves , they charged me gratuity when we were a table of 4 , i asked the server why did she charge us extra and if it says that on the menu, she said yes, i checked the menu and it said for parties of 6 or more, i confronted her and she said she decided to charge us because we ordered a lot!!!!! Like WHAT??? She is so rude , she yelled at me when she was wrong, i do not recommend at all and food is disgusting.. worst place ever. read more

I was craving Tahchin. I just got home and heated it. I have had better ones but this one was good. It helped with the craving :-) I have started trying out Tahchin in Los Angeles. Hopefully, I will find the one that will take my breath away read more

Stay away! This place is incredibly dirty. I found a large bug in my old, wilted salad. The tables were oily and covered in hair, and the bathroom lacked even basic hot water. There is a total lack of hygiene from the dining room to the restroom. When I showed the waitress the bug, she apologized and offered to replace the salad and give me a free chicken kabob skewer. She returned a minute later with what I hoped was a fresh salad, and the kabob which was obarely lukewarm. Overall, very low quality. read more

Excellent Persian food and each time we have been the service has been nice. If ordering to go, they have a little pick up window for you to wait at. I like this spot because they have a great variety of dishes you can't find easily. Their abghoosht is delicious I come here specifically for this dish because you can't find it hardly anywhere. Thank you for the tasty abghoosht! read more

Went there a few times, food is generally okay but when I was getting Olivie to go they gave me expired one, I thought maybe they didn't catch it, gave them the benefit of a doubt. Came back a couple months later, got same thing.. expired again, not even my dog would eat it. Not coming back. read more

I hadn't been to Farsi Cafe in about 7 years because my previous experience was so disappointing. Today, I decided to give it another chance and brought guests with me, hoping things had improved. Unfortunately, the experience was even worse than I remembered. The food quality was poor, several of us felt sick afterward, and when we asked for water, it never arrived. The service was inattentive from start to finish. What made it even more frustrating was that an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. Normally, a tip should reflect the quality of service received, and based on this experience, I would not have chosen to leave one. Being charged an automatic gratuity after receiving such poor service felt completely unjustified. I was especially embarrassed because I had brought guests, expecting a much better experience. After waiting 7 years to come back, I can honestly say I will not be returning again, nor would I recommend this restaurant to others. read more

Elizabeth is the best. Very accommodating. Fabulous chocolate care with coffee. 5-Stars! read more

Looked up Yelp and was going to a restaurant next door to here but they only had take out. Found Farsi Cafe as second choice as rating was below 4 stars. Once we got there I started reading some of the reviews and they were mainly about service or take out stuff, most reviews were great for the food itself. My wife and I ordered tahcheen with Geymeh and Soltani, both were AMAZING!!! I was very pleasantly surprised how good and authentic the food was. Highly recommend read more

Me and my family usually go to Flame for Persian food, but we wanted to try a new spot. It was pretty empty when we got there, so we got seated immediately. The decor is nice, and they have live music which is always a plus. From someone that eats persian food often, I can say these things: Tahdig: Their Tahdig was delicious, it didn't stay on the plate very long. It was crispy and the rice was flavorful. We got it with a side of Ghormeh Sabzi. Tahchin: It was okay. The rice was good, but the chicken was dry and flavorless. Rack of Lamb: It was good, but I've had better. I got it with Baghali Polo was was very good. Beef Koobideh: Now, this was the star of the show! Their koobideh was amazing, full of flavor and melts in your mouth. I always get koobideh when I go to a Persian restaurant and I can tell you this one is worth trying. They had an option to order half plate with one skewer, which I liked because I can never finish the whole thing in one sitting. Parking is hard to find, as most of the spots nearby have a 1 hour limit. They also did not have any fish, they said they ran out and it was only 6PM which was a bit disappointing. Overall, I'd give this place a high 3/low 4. read more

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I ordered via uber eats and got the beef & chicken combo. Unfortunately, it was really bad. Neither the chicken nor beef were tasty. Very rubbery and sadly not even the barbery rice was good. It was very oily?? When it arrived the meat had a foul smell to it and when I tasted it unfortunately it was not good. It almost feels like the beef is not real. Has a weird texture. I took a small bite and had to throw away both meals I ordered because it was inedible. read more

Sooo delicious! Amazing service! Such a nice time and great flavors. All who work here are so friendly and warm. Will be back again when craving Persian food read more

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They make a really good ashreshteh but it's very disappointing that they're so stingy about things Ordered two 16 oz ashreshteh to go.. both came only partially filled ( top was literally empty- see pics) Toppings - I called to ask for them on side & the lady swears they don't have and they pre put it on top... after much back and fourth that I need it on side .. she magically was able to do it but it's *extra charge* they probably gave me enough for 1-2 spoons - less then a sample amount. A tiny container barely filled. They try to cut corners by filling our order half way- it's just gonna bite them and take their biz downhill. I also asked for utencils to be included and they totally forgot. I hate when places are stingy on the small things. This is what's gonna make people not come back. Unfortunately I won't be ordering again due to these issues read more

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This place sets the bar for me for Persian food! I don't have a lot of options in NorCal, so this was a treat. tried the ghormeh sabzi, tahdig, and a lamb shank dish. all were phenomenal. the sabzi was flavorful and rich, the tahdig had a nice crunch, and the lamb shank - well, it's very difficult for lamb shank not to be amazing. will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more

This is a painful review to write, but one I feel I must. I understand that a while ago the ownership of this place has changed, so perhaps that the reason for my poor experience tonight. I hope the new owner takes this into consideration. We went in at about 5 PM tonight, when the place only had one other couple in it. We had a pleasant chat with our waitress who took our order and did very well on everything ordered. We got some Tahdig with a couple of stew. The stews where fine, but the actual tahdig was soft and with no crisp at all. We figured we're too early so we didn't really paid much attention. I also asked for a glass of hot water with fresh mint, and got exactly what I asked for. So far so good. Then our food order came out. At a persian restaurant the first thing I look for is cornish hen, aka Jooje Kabab. I feel like how the dish is made is telling of their standards. How they cut the hen, how the marinade it, season it, cook it to make sure it is cooked throughly, and that it is still juicy and not dry. The color, the finish and presentation says a lot about the chef. So if the dish is on the menu, that's what I would try, and that is what I did. When I got the dish, at first I thought I got the wrong food. I kept looking at the pieces of the hen and could not make sense of it. There is generally a pair of wings, breasts, thighs and drumsticks. The breasts are always the largest pieces and most notable. This dish seemed strange. I could not tell the pieces apart other than the drumsticks. I kept shoveling around the pieces, and noticed two small pieces of the bottom part of a breast cut. That's when I took out my phone and took the pictures. We asked our waitress over and pointed out the issue, and she started explaining that "generally the small chicken is cut into pieces and cooked", and when I asked her to show me the breasts she just smiled and didn't have much to say, and at the end she said "I will let the owner know". Eating the pieces was as disappointing as the presentations. I feel like some of the pieces where previously cooked and just reheated and VERY dry. I finished the chickens as much as I could so I can inspect the bones to see if I have missed anything. You be the judge. What you see as the "breasts" are the small cartilage of bone breast which was about 1/4 of what the actual breasts supposed to be. This is just about the most disappointing Cornish Hen plate I have EVER seen. Not sure what the chef was thinking when cutting these pieces, and how could anyone accept this as a plate of cut Cornish hen. Years ago, this used to be a place I would get food from for my office employees about twice a week, and one or two nights for home. It is so sad to see how their standards have be lowered so much. read more

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Ileen and the entire staff consistently deliver outstanding, friendly, and professional service. Every visit is a pleasure. The food is delicious and well prepared, the service is attentive and welcoming, and the prices are very fair for the quality you receive. It's one of those rare places where everything comes together just right, great food, excellent service, and a comfortable, inviting atmosphere. What more could you ask for from a restaurant? We are always very happy with our experience and highly recommend this place without hesitation. read more

You don't allow online orders. These restaurants don't accept orders. They accept orders. Well, they don't do delivery. They split the customer who comes. They serve well. Those who order online from them don't serve their customers. read more

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Ordered takeout. Kabobs were ok but the shirazi salad was old and gross. Will not order from them again.

I've always been a Persian food fan but that's also because I'm Persian. Farsi cafe had a great chicken barg. Their tadig is not the traditional tadig I'm use to but the fact that every time you call, they have tadig available makes me happy. A lot of times other restaurants never have it available. Also they have a very spicy pepper which makes the food taste great. I have never in my life even gone to sit in the restaurant and see the service. I've always Postmates or uber eats them. read more

I have ordered couple years ago good was super oily and I ordered again Kabab was horrible kobide tested nothing like meat I also got chicken kobide that wasn't as bad super oily horrible kobide read more

I am heading to a friend's place later and didn't want to arrive for dinner empty handed so I came here to grab some delicious fruit pastries with berries. The food, tea, pastries and all the other great things you can get here are delicious! It's a very casual place with tables but today I didn't stay and got my pastries to go. Fresh pastries, cakes and cookies all very beautifully done and delicious! Parking is validated for only 20 mins. It's about $6 for an hour of parking in the lot in case you don't find meter parking. read more

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Best service I've experienced in a long time. The staff here are so friendly and welcoming. I felt like family. The food is so delicious and great to share a few dishes among friends. We really enjoyed our experience here and will be back soon! read more

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Farsi Cafe is one of my favorite Persian kabobs on Westwood, compare to other Persian restaurants the location is pretty clean and nice. Their service at the restaurant is fast and wonderful, however every-time I ordered through Uber, they miss something. I really love the "Soltani", it's very tasty and well marinated. Their "kashke bademjan" is delicious but extremely oily. the "Joojeh Kabob" is also well marinated and very delicious. The "Chef's salad" is one of the best salads I had at a restaurant, really good. my least favorite here is their "Tahdig",, it's covered in oil, in fact it has too much oil that you cant taste the tahdig itself. read more

I don't think they own or use any seasoning here. Baghali polo was bland and had absolutely no flavor of herbs. The Kobedeh combo with chicken and beef was again bland and both were dry. There is too much competition for them to be serving this low quality food. I think some new recipes are in order. Seems as though they have given up or don't care. read more

Since the change of ownership, the quality of food isn't up the best anymore and the prices are way to high. Consider other restaurants like Darya and Taste of Tehran which offer better quality and service. read more

I don't have many other Persian food experiences to compare this to, but I know good food when I eat it...and Farsi cafe did not disappoint! Just bury me with that lobia polo, covered in mast o mousir! As a USC Trojan (Fight on!) you'll only ever catch me in Westwood for this spot lol. read more

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The food here was really good. - Pita type Bread comes out for free with butter. - Ashe Reshteh: first time having this and it was a delicious noodle stew. Very fragrant and tasty. - Beef Koobideh: my go to and was done well here. A little on the pricey side, but they also give a large portion so it felt worth it - Chicken Boneless Thigh: good but didn't stand out. just solid Overall I'd rate this place a high 4 low 5. The main thing that was unpleasant about our experience was what was going on inside: 1) They had some customers with dogs. They weren't do anything, but I noticed them go into the kitchen. That seems unsanitary to me. 2) The entire street this cafe is on is no parking 4-7 apparently. Someone in my party parked on the street right outside and the waiter came over saying "You're getting a ticket!" but it was too late. I don't know why they wouldn't warn every patron who comes in that the entire street is no parking 4-7, it seems like a common courtesy especially since they definitely knew about it. These two things knocked it down for me but it wasn't a bad place. Just a few strange things... read more

DELICIOUS food and great service. I have dined in a few times but i was prompted to write this review based on their take out i got last night- their saffron tahdig is phenomenal- get it with vegetarian ghormesabzi! Also their koobideh chicken and meat combo is a great value and delicious. I have ordered their juicy chicken on greek salad many times as well. Will continue coming to this place- for lunch and diner- to dine in or out! read more

We're gonna be regulars here.... delicious, fresh, quality Persian food, which is very difficult to find. The abgoosht was our favorite; complex in flavor, not greasy, very generous portion... I finished it all! The stews were also excellent; very authentic and perfectly balanced. We all noted how stellar the service was... super polite and gracious. Nice music, relaxed atmosphere. We really enjoyed our meal and experience. read more

The deity is in the details. I can't offer words that would do this cafe or the richness of flavor in everything offered. It's like taking a trip overseas, but never leaving the farm. read more

Amazing service, great food, nice environment to have a family dinner, or for any casual occasion. I was impressed by the portion size, I got the koobideh combo with beef and chicken, and for the price point and the serving size, I was pretty satisfied. Me and my dad ended up having to share the plate, because the portion was far too big for just one of us! read more

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Once a gem of West LA is now just a semblance of a once great local restaurant. Rude service, subpar food which brings shame this otherwise lovely cuisine. I'm hopeful the new ownership can turn it around, but they're off to a horrific start. read more

Absolutely wonderful. Just ordered through Doordash and the beef soltani was beyond perfect.

My food is okay. I like my lamb kabob the most. When asked, my friend said her food is alright too. But most importantly, I want to review the exceptional service here. My friend can be a Karen sometimes. She asked what the price would be of some kabob without the included rice. Then she changed her minds like 3 more times. I ordered a Chef's special combo. When I went to the restroom, the staff asked my friend if I was sure about my order because it is a huge portion. My friend said yes, I wanted leftover. She then waited for me to come out and asked me for sure. The staff was so patient on us. To note, we were the only customers in the restaurant on Wednesday 8pm. Maybe that was why but still. read more

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I am a serious fan of their kashk o bademjoon! Like I love it so much that I almost forgot to take a picture of it and remembered only when 2 bites were left!!!They've got some real good food here with such a big variety! However, not all are up to my standard to be honest. Yesterday we ordered Kashk o bademjoon, cuz I need it in life, got shirazi salad which was overpriced and not that tasty honestly wanted to order tahchin but sadly they were out, substituted that with zereshk polo ba morgh which turned out to be very juicy and delicious, and ordered loobiapolo which was so bland and tasteless! Regarding the service I've figured out after a few experiences that I've had here that really depends on the time of the day; during peak hours they provide a much better service and otherwise the quality of service is not high. Overall it's fair to say that the experience you'll have here could vary based on multiple factors!! Some meals are also overpriced while some are reasonable! read more

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We came here for lunch and enjoyed our meal! My favorite ones were saffron tahdig which was nicely done especially the crusted rice on top of regular basmati rice. The texture of the dish was just right with a two side small dishes of veggi fesenjhan and tomato based chickpeas. The baklava was delicious! There were four pieces and were served a bit too hot though but still they were smooth and delectable. The Persian ice cream sandwich was surprisingly good! read more

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