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    Persian Nights Restaurant

    4.4 (180 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kathleen W.

    This was a huge catch up with my partner and his college friends so with that, we had to order the huge platter along with crispy rices, a soup, roasted eggplant and a few other delicious dishes that came with herbs, yogurts and dips. We also ordered a pistachio refresher along with a honey refresher. Food was 10/10, [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and service was impeccable

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    Elisabeth K.

    Good things: food was good. Not the good things: parking is a challenge, [[HIGHLIGHT]]bring a coat because depending on the temperature you will be chilly as they just open up their front door and keep it open and it's drafty and cold if you aren't sitting next to one of the 2 heaters that they keep outside (it was actually colder inside the restaurant)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and most of all- there seems there is a huge language barrier or maybe there is some odd communication issue with the staff. The menu looks beautiful and classy but is not easily understandable to a new customer. Also the waiters seem to have communication issues, problems to understand questions asked when ordering and about the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's is a cute place. Delicious food, cute ambiance, odd waiters.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Joojeh Kabab
    AmirAli S.

    I was just here and honestly--hands down--every appetizer and dish was amazing. Everything tasted very authentic and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and Ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the kabob koobideh, jooje kabob, mast-o-musir, kashke badenjan, and I highly recommend their shishlik kabob.

    Kabob Koobideh
    Alex Z.

    It's tough to find Persian food in the northern part of the Bay, especially that which would be considered authentic. However Persians Nights is a great choice if you're looking to experience traditional Iranian cuisine. To start with the appetizers, the Kashk E Bademjan was killer. A combination of eggplant, fried onions, and olive oil, the rich flavor was a perfect spread for the fresh barbari bread provided. Also great were the Mast O Khiar yogurt spread and Sabzi plate (containing feta cheese, walnuts, and fresh herbs such as mint, cilantro, and dill). The use of mint in both give the dishes a fresh aftertaste and perfectly set you up for the main course. For the entrée the Kabab Koobideh is a must - the beef skewers paired with fragrant saffron rice, tahdig (crispy rice), and tomato were rich in flavor without feeling too heavy. The restaurant itself was adorned with modest Persian decor, and the service was excellent as they were enthusiastic about introducing various Persian drinks, such as chai (Persian tea) and Doogh (a classic yogurt soda). If you're looking for a spot to try traditional Persian cuisine, make sure to hop over and have yourself an excellent 'Persian Night.'

    Shirazi salad
    Aerielle S.

    Came in around 6pm on a Sunday, there was only one other table. The ambiance inside was so peaceful, unfortunately, it was noisy on the street right outside the restaurant so that would be disruptive at times. The owner and servers were really friendly! 5/5 The shirazi salad was way too sour for me. I really like this salad normally but every bite I grimaced because of how sour it was. I could taste a bit of sweetness from the tomatoes but it was mainly drowned out by how sour the overall flavor was. 2/5 The kabob koobideh was well seasoned and juicy. The meat, the rice and the tomato made for a perfect bite. However, the rice was too buttery for me at the end. I would take a bite of the rice then go to the shirazi salad to cut through the oiliness. Which was then too sour therefore an unpleasant cycle. The pepper was yummy and spicy, a nice addition to every bite. 4/5 The lamb chops were a tad bit dry. Wouldn't order this again. 3/5 The pomegranate lemonade was also way too sweet. I had to pour some water in to dilute it. Other than that, the flavor was good but I wasn't really able to taste the pomegranate flavor. 3/5

    Debbie S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely restaurant. Very nice decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly welcoming service. The food was delicious. I had a chicken stew with walnuts and pomegranates. Also shared the cheese, walnut and herb appetizer plate which was really good. Overall highly recommend this restaurant.

    Baghali Polo with lamb shank and lavash tahdig- this was incredible!!!!!!!
    Anahita C.

    The best. Is the closest thing I can get to my grandmother's cooking, which is the highest compliment I can give. Hospitable service, delicious fresh food. I grew up eating Persian food and going to all sorts of Persian restaurants in San Jose. This by far is the best. My advice is don't be afraid to venture outside of kebab. The stews here are also delicious. This is my second time here, will be back.

    Koobideh
    Nessa H.

    Amazing local spot! I come to the coffee shop next door all the time and decided to pop in and order to go from here. Ordered the koobideh and mast moosir. It was really good! Koobideh cooked perfectly and the rice had a small tadig which was a nice surprise. Mast moosir was really good too. Great gem in the neighborhood. A must try!

    $14 beer. Mostly worth the novelty. Tasted like an average German lager.

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    The food is incredible. I recommend this restaurant without any reservation. Every dish is outstanding.

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    Only kabobs are good but service is no great . Also with DoorDash , the amount of food delivered was less although price was the same .

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    Bring back Bacheesos, the fresh organic veggies, the hot buffet. The sweet deserts. The friendly service

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    Persian New Year table on display.
    Persian New Year table on display.
    Baarg with half rice and half Shiraz salad
    Baarg with half rice and half Shiraz salad
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    Recently I hosted a multi-day work event in Downtown Oakland where I was offering lunch each day,…read moreso instead of big chain restaurants or Doordash or EZ Cater, I actually called restaurants and spoke to managers/someone who could work with me on catering orders (talked on the phone? wow, shocking! But working with them directly helps them earn more than when it's through one of the delivery sites). I've always liked Kamdesh, sometimes during a busy lunch rush I've had to wait a little bit, but I felt like getting them a shot. I worked out a menu for a buffet lunch with different items and they delivered to my office in downtown. We had folks with dietary restrictions, and the person I talked to was able to walk me through some options. There were able to work within my price range per person and I could choose different items like kebabs, borani, etc. and they included cooked veggies, saffron rice and salad. It probably ended up being too much food but that's a good problem to have. Everyone enjoyed the meal, and we had leftovers in the fridge for a couple days.

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    Dinner with a side of rude attitude. No thanks!…read more If it were not for the food, and I could give 0 stars, I would. Not sure if they were having a bad day, and we came on the wrong night, but that should not be any excuse. I use to frequent their old location, and have yet to go back since they moved. First attempt at the new location, I tried to come with 2 girl friends for an early lunch on a Monday at 11am. Their hours say they open at 10:30am, but it was 11:20am, and their doors were locked and the people inside said they were closed. Second attempt was on a Sunday evening at 6pm. We were 2 families totaling 8 people. We told the hostess/server our party size, and almost immediately, she did not seem too happy about it. That is when the attitude began. We looked around, and noticed that there were about 2 or 3 other tables of 2-3 people dining, so it was not like they were busy. We were really taken back by her reaction and tone, which made us worry about the service the rest of the night. We got seated, looked at the menu, and let her know we were ready to order. We were curious and had a few quick questions, such as which is popular and which type of meat comes in the plate (because it did not specify), but her responses were very rude. She even tried to give an attitude saying we could not change what comes on the plate, when in fact we were just adding to the order. She was just so quick to try to find a problem to speak on that she did not realize it was an addition. I started to get upset. I truly tried to keep my calm, but it was really hard with the way she was speaking. Food took pretty long to come out even though they were not busy. Good thing we were not in a rush. We noticed that the people next to us ordered before us, but our food came out first, so we felt bad. Then when their food did come out, I believe something was wrong, so they had to wait a little more. Although the food was decent, the service ruined the entire experience. For that reason, I would not go back.

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    Have come here before and ordered different dishes/appetizers before but tonight, I was craving the…read moreoxtail. There was a party going on and it was busier than usual for a weekday. Part of my group was already there when I arrived and it wasn't an issue to find street parking. I ordered the Kingston Sunset for my "cocktail". Comes with Prosecco, Sorrel, and Bitters. Had to keep it fairly light for a work night. It tasted delicious and perfect for what I needed for the evening. Their drinks are really good and they don't skimp on the liquor when I usually order cocktails with liquor it in it, so if that's what you're going for, you won't be disappointed. I ordered the oxtail entree with rice and plantains. My oxtail was cooked perfectly like it usually is. Can never go wrong with ordering this dish. It's my go to when I come here, though I've had other dishes here, it's my favorite. They didn't have the scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce which goes really well with it. If you know, you know! I opted to try the crystal hot sauce just so I had something. It was better than nothing. The oxtail is already good without it, but I love the extra kick! One of the owners/investors happened to be sitting down with the private party/event at the table near ours and came to see if we needed anything which was really nice of him. Love the food/drink, music and vibes here. Come and check them out if you get a chance!

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    Inside
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    Oxtail
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