Another wonderful Persian restaurant discovered! My husband and I were looking for a place to eat before going to the AMC next door and I'm so happy we found this restaurant. At first glance, we knew we were in for a true authentic and great meal when we saw other Persians dining at the restaurant ;D Vibes: Namino shares a parking lot with other food establishments but on a Tuesday afternoon, we didn't have trouble finding a spot. The restaurant gives a mom and pop vibe, where they warmly welcomed us in. I loved that the lady gave us a bell to ring when we're ready to order. There were more than a handful of 4 person tables available inside. No outdoor seats. The guy who took our order and served our food was welcoming and our food came out within 10 minutes. Food: -Beef Koobideh Kabob ($15.95): skewer of suuuper flavorful beef served on a bed of saffron rice with a side salad and half a roasted tomato. I saw one of the reviews here that said to put sumac powder on the rice-- thank you for that! I asked for tzatziki sauce on the side and it paired well with the kabob. -Beef Kabob Sandwich ($11.95): my husband ordered this and he loved it as well. If we weren't in a hurry to catch a movie, I would've loved to try the baklava. Overall: A great authentic Persian restaurant located in La Jolla. You won't be disappointed! read more

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TLDR; A small, no nonsense cafe serving absolutely mouth watering Persian dishes. Quaint ambience and old school city service (you just gotta flag people down) but the food is highly recommended. Namino, located in the holiday court lot (next to the Whole Foods plaza) is a small space looking like an east coast diner. They have a small menu and don't mind if you help yourself to drinks and a seat. The owner literally just told me to shout out my order when I was ready. No nonsense, quick, and it worked well. No complaints there. Service 9/10 Fesenjoon: That day's special. This dish is phenomenal and a hefty portion. The stew itself was not shy at all about flavor; an appreciable sweetness and tart flavor coming from pomegranate, an earthy blend of spices (for sure can taste bag and cinnamon as well as toasted walnuts. I'm sure there's more) and the chicken is clearly well seasoned. The stew itself is not to thin or thick, resembling a texture slightly thicker than a Japanese style curry. The specials are served with a side salad and saffron rice. The salad is dressed with a yogurt based dressing. Light and refreshing. Nothing surprising. The saffron rice is lightly seasoned with saffron, mostly white rice. The big kicker here is tableside condiments include sumac, and that is a huge bonus. Pour a liberal amount in your rice and thank me later. Gotta love a Persian restaurant with sumac! Food 9/10. The tea served is a spiced black I believe. May be an acquired tasted for those used to English breakfast. I'll definitely be back. Namino is great for a quick lunch and the food is fantastic. Hopefully I'll be able to try more of the menu soon! read more

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Service was excellent. Very friendly and welcoming! Offered me free tea while i waited for my to-go meal. Small dining area, mostly 2 and 4 seat tables, depending on time of day, could probably fit a medium sized group. Place is sorta hidden in a strip mall near UCSD. Parking lot has plenty of parking but spots are super tight. It was delicious and cooked perfectly. Soltani Plate was a little pricey (+$30) for rice and 2 kabobs. Also came with a small salad. read more

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Cozy, casual spot to treat yourself to some high quality kabob and Persian food. I tried the soltani as well as their tahchin, and both were deliciuos. There was one person working and handling everything, and he was very kind and freindly, so nothing to complain about the service. The restaurant itself is not fancy or particulary nice, but it really is all about the food, so come with the right expectations. The prices are also very affordable. Defintely give this place a try. read more

Namino - Tahchin - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

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My Family of 5 went in as a recommendation of my previous Uber Driver Amir to try the best Persian food in La Jolla!! Hands down the best!!! We had Shis Kbob, and Chicken kbob The chef was amazing, working alone made it enjoyable and food was delivered fresh and it was incredibly tasty, especially the Burberry rice loved it so much, even 2 picky eaters in the group especially my Mom fell in love with the food... she said she is definitely coming back!! Chef A even gave us free Soup (lentil with herbs... I think it's called ASH Resthe with out the noodles, .., was delish Definitely coming back read more

Namino - Shish kebab - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

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Feasted on mouth watering chicken kebab and beef koobideh kebabs at this amazing Persian spot in San Diego! Quality meat, cooked to perfection. Served with buttery Persian saffron rice. The ultimate comfort food! I will be craving this. Till next time! read more

Solid beef kebab. Clean rice, good veggies. Simple 15 dollar meal. Very nice workers. I like the saffron drink. read more

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All I can say they have good authentic Persian food Good kabobs good Lubia polo they have daily specials I recommend this place read more

Namino - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is great. Also great service. Went with my family. Everyone really enjoyed it. We got chicken and beef koobideh. Both were excellent! I highly recommend this place. read more

Food is great but the Mexican lady is extremely rude and over charges people and customers

I came across their ad in Yahoo. I was driving to Harbor Freight, so I stopped here to see what the great reviews were raving about. There were still auto mechanics working on Sunday, at Phan's Auto Repair. Their neighbors seemed really busy too, in this industrial complex area. I chose what the cook told me was the most popular entree, the grilled round beef. Here's the picture in the window. He said "here taste it, if you don't like it, you don't pay". The meant tasted gamey, and I asked if there was lamb in it. He said no lamb. I like gamey meat, tho. Lamb is my favorite meat. The salad dressing was delicious. It was like a thousand island with mint in it. Not enough salad in that small compartment! Meat was flavorful, tho I kept having to put it in the microwave to heat it up. I think dried out the meat a bit. I would give my experience 5 stars, but I didn't get enough food, and was still hungry. They only give you what they could fit in a compartment takeout box, as pictured. So no leftovers, but doesn't cost $18.95 either. $12.99 portion for 1 kabab, not two. I bet the food truck does good business during the weekdays, when the industrial park is bustling with workers. I came on a Sunday. read more

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It's all about yummy food. I have been there multiple times. The liver kabob was quite an experience!!! I have only used take out so hard to tell about service and noise. read more

Don't sleep on this place! We tried the chicken plate, house plate, filet plate. All amazing, especially the chicken! Wonderful service and hospitality from staff! We will come back next time we come visit! read more

Absolutely delicious Persian food! We ordered koobideh, joojeh kabob, and fesenjoon -- all were incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The meat was juicy and tender, and the fesenjoon had the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. On top of that, the owner was very warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Namino - Koobideh and jooje kabob - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

We went to Namino for the second time with my family. The food was so delicious!!! Best koobideh I've ever had! Tastes very fresh and natural. Owner came and greeted us . He was so kind and attentive. Reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food! Feels like you are eating delicious food at your family's home. The beef kabob packed with flavor and so tender

Incredible food and service. The staff is so friendly and made us feel like we were at their home eating dinner. He convinced us to have the ice cream and it was the best Persian ice cream I've had! read more

I visited the Namino food truck shortly before its closing at Miramar Autopark site. Great food and very friendly boss. I'm glad it has opened as a real shop at La Jolla near UCSD. Highly recommended. read more

This hidden gem of a Persian restaurant consistently delivers amazingly delicious dishes. We've been here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. read more

Looking to get authentic Persian fluid this is the place their beef kebab is the best served w/ safron rice and their reasonably priced

Outstanding customer service experience here delicious food. We will go back again!! Kabab was so juicy!!! Thank you for your gteat service!! read more

Tucked in the west corner of Miramar off a side road is the small food trailer Namino, a hidden gem! I arrived just before close on a Saturday so some items were unavailable, but the owner Ali suggested the Ground Beef Kabob Wrap and gave us a beef and lentil stew (for free!) while we waited. The Kabob wrap was extremely flavorful, with well spiced beef kabobs and a delicious creamy garlic sauce perfectly complimented by a refreshing salad, pickles, and tomato wedges that cut through the richness. The bread was thin and had the right texture to give each bite a satisfying chew. The employees were both very friendly and made the experience a memorable one, including giving my friends and I a first-time discount! I'll definitely be coming back to Namino. read more

Namino - Ground Beef Kabob Wrap - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

The best koobideh in San Diego! Will definitely be coming back. Service was also great read more

The food might be good, but the service is absolutely unacceptable. It was my first time here, and when I asked a couple of basic questions, the woman at the counter started yelling at me to hurry up and order. When I went to pay, the total was higher than what was listed on the menu. I politely asked about the difference, and instead of giving a clear explanation, she raised her voice at me again. Rude, unprofessional, and completely unnecessary behavior. No matter how good the food is, being treated like this ruins the entire experience. read more

I had the Thursday special, Ghormeh Sabzi, and it was excellent -- rich, flavorful, and tasted very authentic. The herbs were perfectly balanced, the meat was tender, and the rice was cooked just right. Portions were generous, service was friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed. I'll definitely be back. read more

The reviews are right! One of my top Medi spots. Awesome flavor, from the rice to the meat and the salad. They are equally aaahmazing! It was a great experience trying their food and then buying another one coz they are that good! I hope you guys continue to visit the Park Circle area. read more

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Amazing food service! And ambience! The kebab was amazing and food portions where really good as they were big read more

Namino - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

Having migrated from a food court at Atlas market in Poway, to a food truck and then to the current La Jolla location, this is the place to go for authentic Iranian food. The ingredients are of high quality and the dishes are done to perfection. Some of more exotic dishes are only advertised as a weekday special. Tah-cheen is a prime example. The recipes are more aligned with central Iran dishes and may be different from some of the more ethnic dishes from Northern provinces. This is where you get the real Iranian food. read more

Small food truck, big flavor and quality! Menu was only 3 plates: ground beef, ground chicken ("chicken kebabs"), and cubed chicken ("chicken tender"). Love a small menu executed well, the kababs were super tender and juicy, salad was great, and I always love a grilled tomato. Super fresh, I am so excited for this find that is so close to my work. Thank you Ali!!! read more

Namino - $17.99 - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

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The owner chef is there to help and the food is fresh and amazing. New place. A must try

Best persian food in San Diego I had koobideh with white rice and salad it was amazing The best kabab I ever had read more

Best kabob in San Diego - if you're the type seeking good, rich flavors and fresh cooked Persian food, this is your paradise. I'm serious.

The food is amazing, so fresh. Also generous portions. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This is a charming and welcoming little restaurant. The food here is made fresh to order, and tastes great. Might be a little slow but--again, its super fresh and great quality. It's well worth any wait. It also doubles as a little market with a focus on international goods and spices. Highly recommend a visit, the chicken kebabs are the best I've ever had. read more

kind cooks, perfect barberry saffron rice, yummy kebab! near enough to the JCC for a quick meal between Jewish film festival films....

The food is super delicious, try Tahchin and Koobide and you won't regret it. Their special Ash on Saturdays is also authentic and definitely worth trying read more

The food here is so amazing, it is a little pricey but it is so worth it. We live nearby and come here often ever since they opened.

Wow!! This spot won me over - it's my new fave hidden gem. The food was amazing. So juicy and flavorful. The owner was so nice and welcoming! I will say it was a little slow but everything was made fresh so I didn't mind the wait at all. It was actually entertaining to watch him grill the skewers. The truck is parked in miramar on a road of auto shops. We went on a weekend and found it easy to find parking. I highly recommend coming and giving this place a try! read more

Namino - Beef Kabob (top), Chicken Kabob (bottom) - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California

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Yumm! The koobideh ground beef kabob was the most tasty of the 3 kabobs we ordered. The shish kabob with beef was good, but seemed a bit dry. The salmon was tender, fresh, and tasty. The menu did not mention that the kabobs come with salad and rice. I ordered the shish kabob because it had skewered vegetables along with the the meat. The vegetables were chunks of onion and green pepper and a bit of tomato. We also ordered the barberry rice, thinking that we'd want more that just a skewer of meat for dinner. The barberries are very tart! Next time I'll get the regular rice and not pay $3 more for the barberry rice. After I finished my meal I asked if they had tzatziki sauce. The cook gave me a sample saying their sauce was better than tzatziki. It was similar, with yogurt, cucumber, and some spices. Be sure to ask for sauce with your meal! The food at this little restaurant is much better that any chain! We'll be back! read more

Pretty great. Freshly prepared. Great seasoning. No gaminess or old tasting meat. Really friendly owner. Combo was $17. read more

Namino - Combo kabob - Kebab Near Me - San Diego, California