We had a great experience at this Persian restaurant. The food was authentic and full of…read moreflavor--especially the koobideh and saffron rice. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. It really reminded me of home. Definitely one of the better Persian spots in Los Angeles. I'll be coming back again.we had Sabziii polo mahi

My boyfriend and I were looking for some Persian restaurants that were open late near us, so we…read moredecided to try Vanak. It's located inside a small plaza and has both indoor and outdoor dining. The place itself is cute and clean. When we arrived, it was empty. We sat and placed our orders and got our food fairly quickly. The food itself was delicious. The meat was very juicy and tender and the rice and salad were good as well. The only issue we had is the service. The owner was running around being the host and chef it seemed. He forgot things we ordered and then we had to wait forever to get our check. I don't know if the service is always like this but, they definitely need to hire more people to help. The food was really good so I'd be willing to give them another shot!

i LOVE the service here. so friendly and and welcoming ! the…read moreowner is among the nicest people i have ever met! he goes out of his way to make his guests feel seen and appreciated by taking the time to talk and listen. how i know this? he remembers my stories and even what my usual order is ! it's not often you'll encounter a place like this the staff is so kind as well! the food is just as memorable as the atmosphere, every dish is comforting and fresh, it's all so perfect! anything you decide to order will be delicious i can go on and on about how much i love this place but i hope others can experience this place the same way i have!

Indian Masala House is a great restaurant for parties of all sizes. Their interior has a selection…read moreof seating and wonderful decor making this a great place for a larger gathering. The food is amazing. I tried the Tandoori Dinner for Two which is a phenomenal value. You get a good amount of food all of which is delicious. The Chicken and Lamb Tandoori were flavorful and cooked to perfection, paired with the Channa Masala made for a delicious meal. I also loved Onion Pakora and Veggie Samosa. Our waiter was extremely helpful and offered us options for when the Dinner for two had an option that we didn't necessarily want. I hope to revisit this delightful restaurant in the future!

The Best Kosher Falafel around . Now Ran is in a brick and mortar location , he's in a small strip…read moremall in a Butcher Shop on Ventura and Newcastle south/ west corner . Love all the yummy ingredients inside the Pita, can be made spicy too . It's a bit pricey but very worth the money .

Falafel on Wheels is a dream! As an almost completely vegan institution (besides, I think, the hard…read moreboiled egg which can be added to/removed from the sabich), I had a field day with my order, opting to try the falafel bowl, falafel pita and sabich pita. Knowing that their focus is on their falafel I expected it to be good, but I didn't expect to be as wowed as I was! My falafel bowl came out first (super fast, might I add) and I went straight to dipping the falafel in their house garlic sauce-- it was the perfect snack. Although by the time the pita's were served I had already filled myself up on the falafel bowl, I still greatly enjoyed the unique flavors of both. The sabich pita relies primarily on the smokiness of the eggplant for it's flavor, whereas the falafel pita sees the addition of tomtato, cucumber, cabbage and tahini which greatly compliments the creamy, nutty texture of the falafel. The dishes at Falafel on Wheels are so hearty that it doesn't take long to feel satisfied, so I brought my entrees home for my friends to help me finish. Although Falafel on Wheels is a food truck I was lucky enough to score one of the tiny tables they place along the sidewalk, and I enjoyed watching other patrons stop by to chat with the business owners. It's clear that this spot has become a valley institution! Even though they aren't a brick-and-mortar, Falafel on Wheels still has a sense of community you might not expect from a food truck. Because the truck is stationed alongside the Bevmo parking lot there is plenty of parking, which means you have no excuse to not stop by! It's a stress free experience that's sure to satisfy.

Great food! I love their koobideh beef, chicken kabob and shish kabob. Very juicy and really good…read moretaste. Perfection! They are very courteous and helpful with the orders. Great customer service! I totally recommend it!!! Best kabob place in town!!!

Stopped by to grab some delicious kabobs. This restaurant is take at only and it helps to order…read moreahead because it takes about 20 min to get order. There is a small waiting area with a few chairs. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We tried some Beef Koobideh & Chicken kebabs, as well as the Bakhtiari (combo chicken and beef kebabs). All the dishes were delicious. Overall, the food was good, but wish they had a place to sit and enjoy the food. Come by and grab some skewers!

My favorite place ever, I craved it almost every day while I was pregnant and that hasn't changed…read moreeven after having my baby. The owner and his wife are the absolute sweetest people ever! I cannot give them enough stars and can't say enough good things about them. I highly highly recommend them, they're open really late for those midnight cravings or during our fasting month of Ramadan, the restaurant is beautifully welcoming, you almost feel like you're walking into someone's home. I love that they accommodate my daughters dairy allergy and swap what they can out with coconut cream/ milk. The saag paneer is so delicious I love everything on this menu. I am getting hungry just writing this review. Love this place

The inside of this restaurant was so cozy and nice. I believe we were helped by the owner of the…read morerestaurant who was such a sweet guy and made us feel like guests at his home. He constantly asked how we were doing and offered us more rice when he saw we ran out. Food was delicious as well, we got a chicken tikka masala, coconut curry chicken AND YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TRY THEIR GARLIC CHEESE NAAN. 10/10 experience, will definitely be coming back! P.S.: I think restaurant is more designed for takeouts because there's no restroom in lobby, but there's a restroom in the back accessible for paying customers only.

This is a hidden gem with delicious food and wonderful service. Love the labneh, falafel, pickles…read moreand olives, and all the fantastic meat dishes. So happy to have it in walking distance to our home, too! Check it out when you're in Tarzana.

This is a pretty good place, at least for the beef kabob, which has an excellent flavor for the…read morekabob. Rice portion is a little bit on the smaller size, but they're generous enough with the pita bread. The knafeh, on the other hand, was lacking. I've had this popular dessert that is more moist, warm, and sweet, but the version here is hard and not too flavorful. It was as if the kataifi dough was over hardened. I had to use a knife to cut it (didn't get an extra knife so I used my dinner knife) and it wasn't easy to cut. It's also a bit absurd that this cost $13, too. I also never got my glass of water until my plate was out, and even though I was the only customer, the waitress wasn't around other than to take my order.

Have always loved coming here, but never left a review. They really take the time to listen to…read moretheir customers, accommodate to your needs, and are such an inviting environment. The owner is so sweet and the staff are very attentive. Will forever be my favorite Indian restaurant!!

Went here for dinner around 6pm and was seated instantly! Service was friendly and fast just like…read morelast time! - Garlic Naan: A great upgrade from the plain. - Butter Chicken (medium+ spice): Sweet, creamy, and savory. Not too spicy so if you really want a kick, I suggest the spicy level. - Chicken Vindaloo (spicy): Delicious option if you don't want creamy. Wish the dish had more curry and less potatoes though!

Easily Top 3 when it comes to authentic persian flavors and authentic kabob!…read more a chicken and beef kabob usually goes for $15-28 depending on the spot for $20 is a reasonable price for the amount of food you are getting the ambience of the restaurant truly gives it a very authentic experience. 10/10 I will be a regular. the restaurant is run by an older gentleman so food took about 15-20 minutes but it was worth the wait. would go here again.

After trying multiple Persian spots from Santa Clarita all the way to Woodland Hills, I wanted my…read moreItalian/ Scottish boyfriend to try authentic Persian food, with mint, with onion, the way we do it at home. Bread soaked in meat juices coming from the beef, so I decided to come here. I SWEAR THE SECOND I WALKED IN the nostalgia hit. It's gorgeous, the inside is like a reminder of home. The hospitality is amazing. I felt at home, and it's been a while since I did. And they know exactly what they're doing back there, the food is still amazing, and so is the hospitality. The only thing that breaks my heart is that it's slower than before. Compared to the expensive places by Woodland Hills that have good quality Persian food for a good price rather than 50$ for two skewers of koobideh, it's juicy, it's delicious, and it's cheaper, and more authentic. The place, the owner, the decoration, food, everything. 10/10.