This is our family's favorite restaurant in the area. We have been coming here for countless years. The food is not only incredibly fresh. The prices are beyond reasonable for the amount you get and the taste is right out of a Persian grandmother's kitchen. Their lunch specials you can't beat the price. I feel that this is a hidden gem read more

My husband and I have gotten takeout from here for a big events twice. Usually when you do takeout, it's $23 per person which includes beef or chicken, garden salad, two appetizers, bread. It is definitely a good deal when you do takeout however, if you go to the restaurant, it would cost about $40 per person, including a drink. We really enjoy their food, we had spoken to alex multiple times regarding ordering. We usually get the beef koobideh and chicken shish kebab. With rice, must o khiar which is the yogurt dip, mushk badenjan as well as garden salad salad The eggplant dip is usually really good however, when we went to the restaurant, it was mediocre. However, the food the salad were really good. We had gotten lunch menu, which comes with soup or salad and a dish of chicken or beef. We had the lentil soup and it was outstanding. The restaurant looks nice and fancy, they have plenty of parking lots. Overall, the service was wonderful, if I am not mistaken, the server name was Jennifer and she was amazing. I would return to the restaurant, however I hope next time the eggplant dip would be better read more

Maral Cuisine - Beef Koobideh (Lunch Menu) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Customer service is so poor. All workers attitude is so Bad. No respect for customers who gives them business read more

I like Maral, I honestly have ordered it a lot because it's probably the best one in my area BUT it is kind of greasy. That doesn't mean it isn't good because it definitely is! I've had many of their menu items. It's just a little heavier and greasier than I would prefer. Other than that it's great for the location compared to other choices. Good service too. Trusty and consistent. read more

Excellent freshly made food! Service is fast and efficient. Love how clean always is... great job! read more

Maral Cuisine - Excellent!!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

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Food- freshly cooked, quality ingredients, and great flavors, but just a tad under season personally. Excellent flat bread. Service- just ok, but better than over doing it. Restroom - clean Ambiance- good for a date night place. Parking- plenty read more

Maral Cuisine - Flat bread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

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Going to do this review a bit different. Unfortunately, a friend of mine passed away, this was one of his favorite's restaurants of Persian food. So after the Funereal service this is where all his family and friend's gathered to Celebrate his life! As I entered into the Restaurant the staff was in a meeting on how about to deal with several different emotions and feeling and most of all, to be able to accommodate approximately over 100 family and friends. To the staff, words itself can't express the gratitude and warn feeling you all provided for us all. Thank you!!!! The Restaurant was closed to the General Public to be able to Accommodate all of us, All the food was set up in a Buffet Style in Chafee Dishes. I'll name of few of the delicious food. Kabab Koobideh is a ground lamb, Chicken and Beef Kabobs and a very tasty salmon and Persian Rice and hummus and salad and plenty of different Condiments. Delicious. So to the back of the house and to the front of the staff. Thank you all for accommodating. us. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Maral Cuisine - the main Dinning Room. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

I placed a pickup order and encountered a bit of a communication barrier upon arrival. When I got there, I was asked to wait about 10 minutes while other orders were being handled. Eventually, I was asked what I needed, and I mentioned I was there for a pickup. I was then told my order wasn't ready, even though the app showed it was. After another 10 minutes, a different waitress asked what I was waiting for, checked with the chef, and realized my order had been ready the whole time--it had just been misplaced. While the wait was frustrating, I'd like to believe this isn't a common issue. The restaurant wasn't crowded, but they did appear to have a large pickup order to fulfill. Now, onto the food--the rice and chicken were delicious, and the hummus was excellent. Portions were generous, making for a very satisfying meal. The only real downside was the disorganized pickup process, which could use some improvement. That said, the staff remained friendly throughout, and the restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere. read more

Maral Cuisine - 39. Chicken Shish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Food was terrible! In fact it was offensive, should've walked away without touching it. A piece of dried stretched meat was served as Barg Kabob which is supposed to be a good size juicy filet kabob. It was priced $33.95. Service was ok. Ambience was nice. I used to take friends to this restaurant, not any more. read more

Loved the tastiest & juiciest Koobideh & Filet mignon! We got the Maral #1 combo with the beef and tomato rice & was so pleased with the juiciest texture ! Can't wait to try the other dishes next time. read more

The service staff is phenomenal, the cuisine is amazing and the restaurant is magnificent. Gourmet Persian food at its' best with servings large enough to accommodate the appetites of all. Lunch and dinner choices at their best. The adjoining bakery has an incredible and delicious array of wonderful choices, a favorite is the tiramisu but there are many others too. What a treasure, it's no question you will be a much more than once patron! read more

I wanted to say that I went here yesterday with my family. It was six of us and it was not the greatest experience, but the quality of food was good. Service was OK. I kept having to find someone to take our order. Bring us stuff. Ambience is always nice, but the portions have definitely become a lot smaller a few years ago when I came here, the portions were huge, and the quality of food was a lot better along with the flavor was a lot better. Now the potions are a lot smaller, and the quality has come down a little bit as well still taste pretty good but not as good as it used to be so I'm not sure if they changed management or what happened but definitely portions got smaller and the taste of the food. It wasn't as seasoned as it normally was when I was here a few years ago all in all it was decent, my family enjoyed their meal and that's it read more

This place is IT. The flavor is delicious, the portions are big, and the prices are so so reasonable! The inside is elegant and the all of the staff were extremely kind and attentive!! Kashk O Bademjan: we got this as an appetizer for 4 people. Perfect size. I loved the caramelized onion + yogurt on top. It's like a savory eggplant spread, and it goes super well with pita (which was also delicious and warm). Def recommend trying. Chicken Koobideh: basically the chicken kabaob which came with a huge pile of rice and a roasted tomato and jalapeño (which is very spicy so be careful lol). The meat was super tender and savory! I added cucumber yogurt sauce to it but in the future I would def order the Shirazi Salad to complement it. Albaloo Polo: wow this cherry rice was amazing. I've never had anything like it. It has a sweet sour flavor, kinda like cranberries? So good. Paired so well with the chicken breast and kabob. The Lunch menu items are the perfect size in my opinion and even come with side of salad or soup! I can't wait to come back and try the gormeh sabzi or babaghanoush!! read more

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I ordered from Maral Cuisine through a food delivery app (either DoorDash or Grubhub), and honestly, I was disappointed. The rice had no sauce, so it was super dry. The vegetables were mostly grilled onions, one small slice of bell pepper, and a pepper that was way too spicy to eat. The lamb was just okay -- not terrible, but definitely not memorable. Overall, I've had much better Mediterranean food elsewhere, and I probably wouldn't order this again. read more

Maral Cuisine - Rack Of Lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Was not happy about the rice! The first thing I want to see at a Persian restaurant is the beautiful Persian rice and this rice looked overcooked and had no aroma. Kababs were ok. Service was good but overall not quality great food. But I have to say they do have the best Persian cream puffs I've had since Iran. read more

Always the best service, delicious food and their bakery is outstanding. We come here at least once a week for the vegetarian ghorme sabzi among other dishes read more

Persian food is one of my favorite types of Cuisine. One of the things I most enjoy about their style of cooking is the mixture of unique herbs and spices. For example, Kabab Koobideh is an Iranian type of kofta kabab made from ground lamb, often mixed with salt, ground black pepper and grated onions. Maral has a beef or chicken option. I high recommend trying them both! Ghormeh Sabzi is a regular dish I order, due to the vegetarian option. It's a Persian herb stew loaded with dried limes, fresh herbs, celery, and spinach, slowly cooked in a pot with chunks of tender beef and red kidney beans. Served with a generous portion of rice. I love to substitute the regular rice with the Lentil rice. The Cherry rice is another favorite option to introduce a twist into my regular lunch choices. Service is always pleasant and prompt. You're always greeted with a smile, and hello. The location is clean and low-key posh, just look up at the gorgeous chandelier. We've hosted many clients here for impromptu lunches, or to celebrate a co-workers birthday. Tip: Ask for the Cafe menu if you're not in the mood for a formal meal. I'm happy that I can order from either menu, now that the locations are connected to each other. Both places offer fresh and flavorful dishes. read more

Love this place! It's one of my favorite local spots, and I'm so glad I don't have to drive all the way to Glendale for great Persian food. It's not fancy, but the food is consistently delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. I like sitting outside--not exactly a patio, but still my preferred spot over the indoor seating. We always start with the Oliveh appetizer, which is creamy, flavorful, and such a great way to kick off the meal. My husband and I share the Chicken Soltani, and it's always cooked perfectly--tender, juicy, and never dry. We pair it with either the Albaloo Polo (Cherry Rice) or the Baghala Polo, and both are so good it's hard to choose between them. The Pomegranate Juice is my go-to drink--fresh, tangy, and the perfect complement to the meal. All in all, Maral is a gem: friendly service, great portions, and great food every single time. Five stars from me! read more

I visited the restaurant for breakfast with my family. After being seated we waited for a long time until Alex showed up to take our order and we asked him to please clean our table that was dirty and sticky. He never cleaned the table. The order was brought in mistake. We asked for hot sauce and additional bread. The bottle of hot sauce was gross and the bread was never brought to us. He never even came back to check on us until the end when he brought us the check. I would never go back due to poor service and uncleanliness. read more

As my final meal for my short California trip, we (party of 5) ended with some nice Iranian/Persian food. For me, this was something new as I don't get really have Iranian food options in New Jersey/New York that are close to me. Secondly, if I did, I figure there wouldn't be as many vegetarian options available. I was more so curious as I wanted to understand the similarities between Iranian cuisine and the more common Mediterranean cuisine and even Indian cuisine. My cousin - through one of their close friends who is Iranian - came here in the past and recommended this to me. The other added bonus was the easiness to grab an Uber off to LAX for my redeye. The restaurant itself is pretty cool. You have the formal design of the interior with plants shading the corners and big TVs giving you travel inspirations. Fortunately, there were a ton of vegetarian items. We shared just about all of it, but will highlight the ones that I still remember: 1) Kashk O Bademjan: This is the eggplant with whey, served with the pita breads. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, but this was supremely good. Definitely has a different taste compared to the Mediterranean version of the babaganoush, but I enjoyed it. Had a nice spice to it. It was so good we even ordered it again, but unfortunately didn't have the appetite to finish it all (once you see what we ordered next). 2) Must O Khiar: Oh man, this completed the above very well. Another one we ordered twice. No regrets with that decision. 3) Ghormeh Sabzi: My god, this was really really good. In Indian culture, think of this looking like a Palak curry with rajma. Except instead of spinach, you have these fresh herbs. 4) Dolmeh: Also very very good. I'm probably forgetting a few things we ordered.... but we got here early-ish (around 5:15 or so on a Saturday) and finished in an hour. I'd come back any day if I could. Maybe I'll take photos next time as well. read more

Time and time again -- and we have been there many times over the years -- the food is wonderful. Elderly relatives who complain about EVERY restaurant do not complain about Maral, and even compliment it. How the chicken on the chicken kabob comes out so moist we have no idea, but it is great. As is the lentil soup, tadegh, and other dishes. This is as good as it gets when it comes to food quality, as well as friendly service. read more

Would give zero stars if possible. Was denied a larger table. Was denied onion and mint to go with pita. I was denied lavash instead of pita. I offered to pay extra for it and was still denied. Service was terrible. Prices are way too high. Found hair in food at the bottom of my rice while I was boxing up my food. Showed the manager and he said nobody in the kitchen has long hair. Said it is likely my hair, but I have curly hair tied back in a pony tail. The hair in the food was grey and straight. Should've driven into valley to eat at something's fishy. This place is absolutely atrocious. As someone who has worked in the food industry for years, I'm beyond shocked that this place has the good reviews that it has. No attempt from the manager to make things right. I left disgusted. read more

Maral Cuisine - Hair in food - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

We are so lucky to have this local Persian amazing restaurant. Their entrees are delicious and generous. I like the dining room & seating outside. The staff is always helpful & professional. I have friends that come from far cities to eat here. I eat here frequently & have celebrated my birthday with friends. They host private parties. After a great meal make sure to stop by their bakery for some sweets. Agoura Village Bakery inside. read more

Maral Cuisine - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

The beef koobideh smelled really bad. The ghormeh sabzi had a strong aroma, the beef koobideh smelt so bad that it over powered the ghormeh sabzi... the food was cold... it made me question if the food was fresh. I was so excited for this place but sadly it was disappointing. The salmon was fresh. We usually get the salmon but today we went in to dine and it just wasn't what i expected. I didnt mention anything there because i didnt want to disappoint the person who took me here who paid for everything. And i was the one who suggested going here today... but now that i looked through the reviews i wish i did. The lady everyone kept mentioning was fine to me, but i can understand what everyone means by her demeanor. Im sure thats just her natural self. Its the short guy that was off putting to me. read more

I wanted to give a high rating for the large portion and meat quality but towards the end of the meal, the curly haired blond lady with hoops and glasses was really pushy about taking my and my friends plate, I've never had someone so aggressive with taking away my plate before asking the bill much less with my friends still eating. Aside from the ruining the ambiance the other waiters were very sweet and attentive to us read more

Went out to dinner with friends and needed someplace centrally located for all of us. Maral Cuisine was the best choice. I had been here several years ago and ordered take out a few years back, but I have not been here recently. I remember liking it those times, so I was looking forward to a nice dinner. It did not disappoint. I ordered the shish kabob, and my friends ordered chicken dishes. My meat was deliciously seasoned and melt in your mouth tender. It was perfect. The tomatoes, peppers, and onions were a nice addition. My friends ordered chicken koobideh and boneless chicken kabob. They are not that acquainted with Middle Eastern food, but enjoyed their food very much. The service was nice. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Our iced tea was never empty, and at one point, they left a carafe of iced tea for us on the table. They also did not rush us and let us enjoy our meal. The inside of the restaurant is light and bright. It is very clean. There is plenty of parking. I will be adding Maral Cuisine into our rotation of Middle Eastern restaurants to visit. read more

Maral Cuisine - Shish Kabob. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

Most folks come for dinner but this place is a great place to pop in for coffee ,breakfast sandwiches and cakes in their next door section. They even have a gluten free danish . Plenty of parking outside , attentive service and seating in doors and outdoors which makes it nice to sit with kids and pets . read more

The best Persian food in Agoura Hills if not in the Thousand Oaks area been eating there for 20 years. Great to eat there & great to eat out to go five stars read more

We really enjoy this place - good food ; friendly staffs Only thing I noticed my last visit was my food wasn't as fresh or hot as it was the first time - could have been a one off but I think there should be consistency . read more

The portions were generous--especially the rice, which came in abundance. I also enjoyed the soup that accompanied my meal; it was a nice touch. The trout was of good quality, though it leaned slightly on the bland and dry side, but that's expected with this style of grilling the fish. Just a heads-up: the trout does come with a lot of small bones, so keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, it was a solid meal, and next time I'm looking forward to trying some of their kebabs. read more

Maral Cuisine - Trout - Middle Eastern Near Me - Agoura Hills, California

My uncle and I have been regulars at Maral Restaurant, often choosing it over other Persian spots nearby. Sadly, our last visit convinced us not to return. Last night after a hike, we came in hungry. My uncle ordered white fish with baghali polo and was served two huge pieces of fried fish but barely any rice. My plate was similar -- a large salad mixed in, a piece of salmon, and just a small portion of rice. When we asked about the missing rice, the head waiter responded loudly, "That is not rice? Come on," in front of other customers. It felt dismissive and disrespectful. Although a younger waiter tried to help with kindness, the overall experience was disappointing. After being loyal customers for a long time, this incident was enough for us to stop coming back. read more

Reasonable priced. Very tasty food. Service can be hit or miss. Not very well organized as to which waiter has which table, so sometimes too many waiters wait on you at the same time, and other times it can take 10 minutes to flag down a waiter if I want to pay the bill or have more water. read more

Delicious food. Great service highly recommended. Can't go wrong ordering any fish of them!

Great food as always and excellent customer Service!! Generous portions ... So good to enjoy leftovers... read more

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Dined here tonight for the first time in a long while. There was a time when my former company got lunches from Maral at least twice a week for years. Quality was always high and consistent. I'm pleased to find nothing has changed, which is to say it is still great. We got an appetizer tray with baba ganoush, hummus, smoked eggplant and tabouli. Three entrees, a chicken koobada, a beef dish and shrimp dish. Please refer to my pictures. A literal feast for $100 with enough leftovers to be stuffed with Mediterranean goodness again tomorrow. Yum! read more

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First time ordering and we ordered catering fir about 20 people. Pricing was very reasonable, delivery fee was very reasonable, it all came packaged very nice ready to present, showed up exactly on time, and the food was awesome everyone enjoyed it all and portions were very generous. Will definitely be ordering again! read more

The best persian food in all of southern california, period. This place is the most authentic! I highly recommend the gheimeh and the chicken barg read more

Food was delicious! Service was good!! The little waiter "Neekon" was dressed in a suit and such a cutie pie! He helped refill a few drinks for us! The place is nicely decorated with big gold mirrors and nice sconces and chandeliers. The ONLY thing that made the place look dated was the chairs that were tattered and torn. With all the nice gold accents in this restaurant, I think they should change the chairs soon to match the other decor! Would definitely come back! read more

I stayed at oak ranch for a family reunion and we catered from Maral. The food was delicious and plentiful and all the condiments were provided. The delivery was on time and the presentation was nice read more

Love the kabob's from this restaurant. The office Staff all voted to repeat this place for lunch again