I went to heaven on a fork today with my daughters friend and it was amazing, our server sorena was very attentive and took very good care of us, he gave us the best recommendations and had everything out at the right time, the food was delicious, i especially enjoyed the lebne zattar and i like that there is a variety of food from all middle eastern countries. The music and atmosphere was also a great add on. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Our server (sorena) was so nice and giving great food recommendations to us. Food was great as well. Thanks everything was perfect.

The food and service here are absolutely incredible! We have been a few times, and the food is consistently amazing and delicious. It's a smaller resturant, but very cozy and intimate. The staff here are friendly, attentive, and are so welcoming. Adrina was our waitress most recently, and it had to be some of the best service we've had. We will definitely be back. read more

We came here last week for my husband and brother birthday. Our coworker recommended this restaurant to my brother. It's a cozy restaurant family owned and very friendly. We ordered: Mediterranean fries- very good, crispy fries with cheese, garlic sauce and pickled onions. Al Nazik- this dish is new to us and we love it! It comes out on a sizzling hot plate. It has egg plant sauce topped with chunks of beef koobideh, and veggies. This pairs well with the complementary flat bread. Definitely getting this every time we go. Combo koobideh- I love the chicken the most tbh. It's juicy and flavorful. Not dry like most places we've had. Chicken kebab- was good but we prefer the koobideh. Lamb stew- this comes out hot sizzling pot covered with the flat bread dough. This dish is very good and we loved it. We've tried many Mediterranean places and Heaven on a Fork hits the spot I would highly recommend this spot. read more

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I've heard good things about this restaurant and was excited to give it a try. My husband and I came in on a Saturday night. The restaurant itself is beautiful, but the seating felt very cramped. It was difficult getting in and out of our seats because the tables were packed so closely together. We ordered drinks after being seated, but after about 10 minutes they still hadn't arrived. We had to remind our waitress, who seemed busy with other tables. Mistakes happen, so I didn't think much of it at first. When our food arrived my side salad was missing so we had to flag down our waitress again to get it. The food was good, and we were enjoying our meal despite the service issues. After we finished eating we asked for the check but our dirty plates remained on our already small table. What made it uncomfortable was that our waitress leaned over and whispered to me and asked if I could leave a cash tip. My husband did not like that. This is when it gets bad. On the drive home I started having severe stomach pain and by the time I got home I became very sick. I had ordered the salmon kabob. So I'm not sure if it was the salmon or something else I ate there but I was really sick. Between the cramped seating, repeated service issues, the uncomfortable tip request, and becoming ill afterward, this was not the experience we were hoping for. We won't be returning. read more

We have been coming to this location for couple of years, and over time this once favored place has been declining in service and food quality. Honestly the service from the start was always lacking but the food was good. Recently we went off peak and the restaurant had full staff, in fact we thought a few too many. The servers are very nice and kind, but they don't check on your table once the food arrives. The food was oily. Our eggplant appetizer was way too hot, we had to wait for about 5 min (seems forever when you're hungry) once it arrived at our table before we could eat. The lighting is too dark, with most lighting coming from the windows at front. We came at 3pm on a hot day and there was no AC or lack of, the experience was subpar. read more

They've really nailed Persian cuisine, transforming their old spot into something amazing and so welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Thumbs up read more

Heaven On A Fork - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Wonderful service and food. Our server Sorena was Wonderful and very attentive. The joojeh kabob and the koobideh was cooked to perfection. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Sorena our waiter - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

I had the pleasure of visiting Heaven On A Fork yesterday with my cousin, and it truly lives up to its name. From the moment we walked in, we could tell this place was something special--the ambiance was inviting, vibrant, and completely full, which is always a great sign. The food? Absolutely incredible. Without hesitation, this is the best Mediterranean cuisine I've ever had. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and beautifully elevated--honestly, Michelin-level quality. You can tell there's real intention behind the flavors and presentation. What made the experience even better was the staff. They were not only kind and welcoming, but also incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to walk us through the menu, offered thoughtful recommendations, and made us feel completely taken care of. It's no surprise they're already expanding into a new space just a few doors down--it looks like it will be even more spacious and high-end, which is well deserved. I remember saying before we went in, "With a name like Heaven on a Fork, it has to be good"--and they absolutely delivered. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! The Ghormeh sabzi reminds me of my mothers and the Doogh is literally heavenly read more

So so good, the food, the service, and how quickly they worked. Amazing food, I got the Koobideh combo and it was so so good and so flavorful, I came with my family and we all absolutely enjoyed everything. I definitely recommend if you want to try delightful Persian cuisine. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Koobideh combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

We had a wonderful family dinner at Heaven on a Fork last night. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Our waitress, Adrina, was patient, friendly, and took great care of us. Our family can be a little loud and sometimes confusing when ordering, but she handled everything with a smile and great professionalism. I also really like the new location. It's larger, brighter, and much more comfortable. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food quality was outstanding, and the overall experience was excellent. Five out of five stars. We will definitely be back! read more

What an amazing restaurant! The food is insanely delicious. Every dish we've ordered is flavorful and rich, and the plating is elevated and beautiful. Our favorites are the Tahchin, which has crunchy and tender rice, juicy chicken, and pops of flavor with the barberries; and the Heaven Stew, which is a show-stopping presentation, and has lamb neck that melts in your mouth. The service is also always great and all the employees are very friendly and helpful. We have had Sorena the last few times we have come, and he is a great server. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Tahchin - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Satisfied like always, Edriana is the best, she is very nice. Great service. Love the food here and designs. Most importantly the quality Can't wait to come to the new location read more

Heaven On A Fork - Ali Nazik - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

One of the best things about sharing a variety of food is how the food becomes so appealing and delicious. Heaven On A Fork is one of the places where sharing food should be and enjoyed. Even my three-month-old granddaughter seems to be happy looking at the appetizing food served to us! The Fesenjon, slow cooked chicken topped with ground walnut pomegranate molasses was so good it was hard to stop. The chicken was tender and mixed well with the sauce. It came with rice biryani. We decided on two appetizers the Muhammara made with bell peppers, walnuts, tahini, and pomegranate paste was incredibly flavorful and healthy. The other appetizer was Labneh Za'Atar, yogurt with fresh mint, basil, olives , extra virgin olive and za'atare. Fresh and just wonderful! Service was excellent and staff was happy to serve the customers. Didn't expect the restaurant to be a buzzy Monday past 2 pm. We'll definitely come back for more! read more

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Always the best experience ever hands down go if you have never been the food and service is excellent. I first came here 3 years ago and Amir was doing it all ... my have things changed loved to see the success he is having well deserved. read more

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Hands down the best beef koobideh I've ever had -- super tender, juicy and flavorful ! I really enjoyed the bread with butter and Ali Nazik as well. The establishment is on the small side. As a result, it can get pretty loud when it's a full house. Friendly service but aforementioned noise makes it hard to hear them repeat your order back. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Ali Nazik -- Beef Koobideh on Smoked Eggplant - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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I was very excited to try HOAF based on the good reviews and got takeout for the first time. Unfortunately I didn't love the food. Had ordered beef koobideh and it was very very salty. I was chugging down water all day. Definitely willing to give it another try and happy to update the rating if the food is less salty next time. read more

Where to begin!!! Edrina was perhaps the best server!! She did not steer us wrong on all that we ordered!! We are from Boston/NYC and we've soooooo missed the vibe of a truly GREAT ethnic restaurant...well we finally found it! Sat next to families spanning 3 generations- and not lying when I tell you my "new bff" seated next to me made sure Edrina bought us a sample of Tadiq-- OMG INANELY DELICIOUS!!! We are so full...and bill including a generous (keep that up!) pour of a nice Sauvignon Blanc and a Corona- including a good tip -- was approximately $100!! It felt like we were back in Boston's North End, haha!!! Plus leftovers for tomorrow. JUST GO!! If you're lucky Edrina will serve you! And if you're open to meeting others, chat and enjoy!! FUN FUN FUN!! read more

I've tried this place a couple of times, both for dine-in and takeout, and overall the food is good. Some dishes stand out more than others. The lamb neck is especially delicious--the meat is very tender and flavorful. The kebabs are okay, but my favorite dish was the boiled chicken with barberry rice (Zereshk Polo), which was absolutely amazing. The service is decent--not bad, though not perfect either. The ambience inside is warm and cozy, which I really like. The only downside is that the tables are placed very close to each other, which can feel a bit crowded. I've also ordered takeout, and everything was packaged well and tasted great. Overall, it's a good place, and I enjoy it. I'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes. read more

Tahchin 6.18/10- layered saffron rice seasoned with yogurt and egg yolk oven baked with soft boiled chicken. This was my first time trying this dish but I wasn't really a fan. It had a very strong flavor of mostly egg and chicken even though it's supposed to be saffron rice. The rice on top was a bit too eggy for my taste. The chicken was incredibly tender but there wasn't much flavor to it. If anything, the sauce that came with it added lots of flavor and made it more enjoyable. Beef Soltani 8.31/10- the beef barg and koobideh were alright but not amazing. It was not as tender or juicy as my normal spot for Persian food, which was disappointing. I loved how they gave onions and cilantro with the dish though as it added a lot of fresh flavor and helped brighten everything up. The meat was a little dry overall. Heaven Stew 12/10- this was absolutely incredible! Made with slow cooked seasoned lamb neck and vegetables, and served with flatbread. I absolutely loved the flavors of this stew - it was rich, complex, and so satisfying. I kept putting it on my rice because it added so much amazing flavor to everything. The lamb itself was so tender and fell perfectly off the bone. The flatbread was also the perfect consistency and delicious for soaking up all that sauce and lamb. I would honestly come back just for this dish - it was that good! Baghali Polo 8.56/10- I loved the lima beans in this rice dish, but I felt that their dill wasn't that fresh and the rice could definitely use more butter. It was very good though, especially when I put the heaven stew on top of it. The lima beans added great texture and flavor. Adas Polo 8.32/10- made with lentils, dates, and raisins. I liked how sweet this rice was from the dates and raisins, but I think it was a bit dry on its own. It was really good with the heaven stew on top though - the stew's sauce really helped bring it all together. Dogh 9.23/10- this yogurt drink was so good! I loved how they put a lot of fresh mint in it. It was refreshing and tangy, and the perfect drink to have with all the rich Persian flavors. The mint made it so cooling and it paired beautifully with everything we ordered. This Persian restaurant had some really standout dishes like that incredible heaven stew, but overall it was hit or miss compared to my usual Persian spot. The stew alone made it worth the visit though! Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

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One of the tastiest Persian meals I've had anywhere in California. Every dish came out beautifully presented and full of flavor -- perfectly grilled meats, fragrant saffron rice, and fresh, vibrant sides that made the whole experience feel authentic and thoughtfully prepared. The quality of the food was excellent, the selection was impressive, and the prices were very reasonable for the portion sizes and craftsmanship. I live in Los Angeles and would absolutely drive all the way back to Laguna just to eat here again. Even my Persian mom who is definitely a tough critic and hard to please loved the food, which says everything. read more

Heaven On A Fork - KASE KABOB BOWL - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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I got to experience authentic Persian cuisine at heaven on a fork today. I had two friendly servers helping me out today. I'd like to use this platform to thank Sorena & Parto for their gracious service. I ordered Tahdig 3 stew, Mast o Moosir & Mast o Khiar as appetizers & got to experience their delicious shishlik lamb rack chop with a side of dill rice. 5/5 Totally recommended !! Will come back. read more

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By far the best Persian food I've ever had. If you're looking for a delicious food, you should definitely give it a try. Highly recommend it read more

I absolutely love this place! Hands down the best Persian food in Orange County! and I say this as someone who is Persian. My husband is American, and he loves it just as much as I do, which says a lot! The service is always wonderful. Morteza and Sorena are incredible servers every time we go, they're so warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which makes the experience even better. We've tried so many dishes here: tahdig, koobideh kabob, kaseh kabob, chicken kabob, chenjeh kabob, tahchin, muhammara dip and everything has been amazing. Nothing has ever disappointed us. Every time we order something new, it somehow manages to exceed expectations. The ambiance is also lovely cute, cozy, with fresh flowers on the tables and nice lighting that makes the whole place feel special. My only wish is that they could expand the restaurant because it gets very busy and they don't take reservations. But honestly, that just shows how much people love it. Highly recommend! this place is truly a gem! read more

Heaven On A Fork - Soltani kebob - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Was looking for a nearby spot for a good lunch/salad and stumbled across this gem tucked into a strip mall. I was blown away by the flavors! The wings were absolutely amazing--so tasty on their own, and the white garlic sauce they came with took them to another level. The chicken shish kebab was cooked perfectly: juicy, well-marinated, and bursting with flavor throughout. Even the salad was fresh and flavorful, making the whole meal feel balanced and satisfying. On top of that, they brought out complimentary flatbread that was fresh, hot, and so good--it really set the tone for the meal. Service was friendly and great! This place honestly made me realize I need to eat Mediterranean food more often. Everything tasted so authentic and well-prepared. I'll definitely be back! read more

Heaven On A Fork - Plain Bread (complimentary, fresh, and delicious) - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This place is so yummy!!! We came around 2 on a Sunday, and were able to get sat after a 20 minute wait. The ambiance is very fast-paced and intimate, the dim lighting is nice. The food was so yummy!!! Hoping to go back soon to try more of the offerings!!! read more

Heaven On A Fork - salmon - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Hands down some of the best Persian food in all of OC. Their kabobs, stews, and other dishes are all fresh and delicious. And make sure not to sleep on their house doogh which is tasty and served in the cutest clay cup. I'm glad to hear they're expanding their location as their wait times are the only downside to this restaurant. read more

Okay I've been wanting to try this place ever since I saw Sayeh eat here and recommend it. Absolutely loved all the food and service. The kabobs were made to perfection and were so juicy. The only thing I was sad about was they ran out of tadig for the day but then I saw this large party come in after us and they served it to them. The place is cozy so it's limited seating, you can walk in but reservations are great too. read more

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Everything was excellent from the friendly staff to the amazing food. Sorena took care of us and kindly recommended a dish that was delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

We love this place. Food is great . Staff are friendly. The new location is beautiful . Servers are very friendly. Edriana helped us and she is amazing . Highly recommended read more

Great service and very flavorful stews and kabobs! Highly recommend the stews and all the kabobs read more

Heaven On A Fork - Beef koobideh and boneless chicken kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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I came in with high expectations. Luckily we got seated quickly. Unfortunately our waitress was what made the experience not as good. From the start, she started the conversation with "just tell me when you're ready to order", then proceeded to walk away. We literally had to flag her down. We asked her what they had to drink as we didn't see a drink menu and the only thing she said was "whatever you want", wonderful, we stuck with water. We saw the tables around us getting their drinks before us, which is fine, but we had been there for a minute and we had to remind her to bring us some water after about 15 minutes. When we finally ordered, everything was followed with "for sure". The meal was fine, not enough to entice us to return. They do give you a hefty amount, which is great considering the amount you're paying for one dish. When it came time to pay, our waitress ignored me completely and hovered to my husband and whispered "can you leave a cash tip?", low enough for not even me to hear, which caught us a little off guard. After we paid she said have a great day, but decided to only say it to my husband as he was the one paying. Overall the experience wasn't all there, the restaurant itself is pretty, the decorations are nice, but everyone is crammed like little sardines, the back of my chair was being bumped by whoever was sitting behind me. The dishware that we used was so overused that the scratches and marks on the forks, cups and plates made them look dirty. I'm disappointed and would never consider coming back. read more

This restaurant one of best of OC, you have to try , services #1/ food excellent/ management friendly and carring, thank you ( Farshad)

I have never experienced such consistently poor service from a restaurant. Every single time we order, something is missing. Sometimes they forget rice, sometimes yogurt, sometimes salad, sometimes drinks. On one occasion, we ordered four meals and received only enough rice for two. What's even worse is their attitude. When you call to report the missing items, they are rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. I have even spoken to them in person and received the same disrespectful treatment. This is not a one-time mistake--it's a repeated pattern that has happened to me, my family, and my friends over and over again. Customers should not have to double-check every order and argue just to receive what they paid for. Extremely disappointing service, poor attention to detail, and a complete lack of respect for customers. I will not be ordering from here again read more

Never been there before, but what the heck. They are in a new space, about 200 feet from their older restaurant. Never been there and had no idea what to order, but we forged ahead. Got the ali nazik - eggplant and beef - and and Kase Kabob bowl. Wife and I shared. Flavors = out of this world, and the meats were uniformly tender and delicious. Tables need to be a little larger to accommodate the food, but that's mostly nit-picking. Best place I've been to in years. Years. read more

I tried to call in an order but was put on hold for a while so I just walked in and ordered to do. I ordered the beef koobideh and it took about 10-15 mins to make. It came with two kabobs, some rice, a grilled tomato and a large side of onions with two packets of butter and sumac. I was surprised there was no bread or any sort that came with it, as that is usually a traditional element of Persian food. The kabob was so flavorful and tasty! I wish the portion was a bit bigger for $22. I expected more rice in the container. Nevertheless, the food was great and I'll be back. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Heaven on a fork did it again! Last night I visited with some of my family both 2 legged and four legged. As we sat outside on one of 2 of their patio tables, we were treated like family. The hosts were super friendly and attentive. Service was hands down excellent. The food was out of this world. Our table started with a few appetizers, shrimp samba oelek $12.00, some fresh bread $3.99, I ordered the Ali Nazik, and for mains there was their famous Heaven Stew, 2 soltanis, some Home made dough, and a few Sodas. Let me tell you, our entire table was in heaven. Chefs kiss for their Heaven stew. Let me Explain: being born here, as a persian I am super sensitive to Lamb and some have gamey and smelly meat. I usually avoid lamb like the plague. Not here!!! Standing ovation for the Heaven stew! The flavors!! Oh my god! The tenderness of the lamb!! Literally, my cousin and I were speechless! 100/10 for this dish! The presentation was even cool! Made on a hot skillet, covered in homemade bread with the neck of lamb hidden inside like a surprise. Getting to the prize is like doing a C-section, carefully using your knife or fork like a scalpel and inside is your baby lamb! I know im a nerd, but if you see my video you will understand. The apps were also delicious! Noteworthy was the Ali Nazik. Im not Going to lie, when i heard it was turkish ( Turkey) inspired i was going to poopoo it, since Persian is always better. But, i immediately took it back after giving it a try and putting my bias aside! The way the egg plant was cooked over the charcoal it gave it a smoky flavor and I was a fan! The meat and peppers and entire blend of dish with the bread, 10/10!! All of us at the table , including a picky cousin were devouring it! That says alot!! Honorable mention: the fresh homemade dough! I am not a fan of dough with bubbles, this one was home made and zero "fuzz" and i was "beshkaning " drinking this while eating my Ali Nazik. 10/10 for Dough! Over all, my birthday dinner was a blast and I appreciate being able to be seated at 6pm outside table with my cousins and fur babies all of us enjoying a meal and catching up! I urge everyone to try their signature Heaven Stew. You will NOT be disappointed! Trust me! Overall experience 10/10, will be back again. Thank you! read more

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I got my food to go. Everything was delicious, the beef koobideh was tender and the onion salad side adds a very nice crunch though im pretty sure it was supposed to come with a packet of sumac but none were given to me. This is my first time having Persian food so all the stews were very new to me but i enjoyed them regardless. The fesenjon is sweet and also tart at the same time, the chicken was tender and soaks up the stew nicely. Ghormeh sabzi was very flavorful with all the delicious fresh herbs while the gheimer bademjan is savory with split peas in a tomato based stew. The only thing i did not enjoy was the tahdig. It's an off menu item that i only ordered because i saw a tiktoker recommended it, but it was just disappointing. The rice were not crispy and crunchy but rather hard and seems like i was biting into undercooked rice read more

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Today we had an amazing experience at Heaven on a fork, we came from La and it was our first time trying this Persian Resturant, our server was Edrina and she gave us amazing recommendations and made sure we were taken care of, with our host being sorena who went out of his way to tell us all about the Resturant and gave us good desert recommendations. And finally the manager Morteza was extremely inviting and friendly, would definitely recommend you try this place. This was hands down the best food I've had in Oc or La, I felt like family during my stay and will be coming back soon. read more

Heaven On A Fork - Mediterranean Near Me - Laguna Hills, California