Whenever I think of having Persian food, I go straight to Sadaf. Whether eating in (thank you Benny for your wonderful service - including helping me pronounce my favorite dish!) or ordering to go, I'm always thrilled with my experience. Our food tonight was fantastic- their Gheimeh Bademjan is the best I've had. Rice is always light and fluffy, and the Shirazi salad was fresh and crunchy. Already thinking of my next meal. read more

We are a big fan of Sadaf Encino . We were around the area and we were craving Persian food. As usual, Yelp didn't disappoint when I searched , immediately was sold on this restaurant and was hoping it was as good as the Encino one. We walked in on Sunday around 2:30 and were seated immediately. 4 of us shared 3 meals. One koobideh, one barg, and one white fish with baghali polo. We all loved everything. Their Koobideh is so juicy :) I was going to give them 4 star, because the server who took our order, completely ghosted us after he took the order. We asked him 3 times to bring more bread as my father eats bread with his meal. My dad even got up and went to tell him while he was flirting with some Persian girls on the table , and he ignored him again . Finally, my dad had to go to the front and ask others for more bread. That server never came by our table again , not even when we were leaving and for the check. He just disappeared completely. I would like to thank Fernando, who stepped up, asked us how everything was, and when we told him about it, he apologized, and willingly took off one of the items, as an apology. We will be back here because of Fernando's genuine concern and his willingness to help and make us feel welcome. Sadaf should have great service to go with its amazing food. Such a pity that there are careless servers like the first guy . I didn't get his name but when I go back, I wouldn't want him to be our server. Plenty of free parking on the back. read more

Sadaf Restaurant - Koobideh and Barg - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Great food and amazing service as always from Benny! The gheimeh bademjoon and salmon are our favorites

I am a foodie if you haven't figured that out but I got to talking to a phlebotomist while at the Red Cross and she's Persian. She knew i lived in T.O and I was asking about their traditional dishes, she said "You have to try this place for Persian food" Here is the name and you have to try these dishes, the Persian ice cream or try one of the other Persian desserts! I met up with a friend for dinner. There's parking in the back and along T.O blvd. The restaurant is semi big, you can dress casual. It took a while for the server to even come to the table so we had to ask for someone but once we got our drinks we relaxed, looked at the menu and we ordered a combo for 2 which would've fed 4 ! I'm looking forward to going back again. Please don't go if you're in a rush. I like it because i love to enjoy my food. read more

Super delicious food. We ordered the platter and the meat was so juicy and tender! Lovely ambiance- perfect for a date night. The service was excellent too - Benny was super kind and attentive to our every need. read more

Sadaf was some of the best persian food ive had! I am really picky with my persian food but everything was made very traditional and delicious. Moha was our server & she was so sweet & attentive, I was very impressed with her & would recommend her to anyone! read more

Sadaf is always an amazing experience. Moha, provides the best service for our large party. She was attentive and made our special occasion memorable. read more

First time at Sadaf. Loved it. Nice quiet setting. The food was excellent. Our waiter, Iman, was great and very helpful seeing it was our first visit. Loved the chicken and beef kabobs. Portions are generous (all 4 of us took food home). The shrimp and mushroom appetizer was a big hit as well. Thanks Iman! read more

We used their catering services for a 100 person event and every single one of our guests raved about the quality and taste of the food, the impeccable service and presentation of the buffet, as well as the kindness of the servers. The General Manager, Reza, was delightful to work with, ensuring all of our requirements and requests were quickly accommodated. I would 100% recommend this location for both dine- in and catering services. A personal shout out and thank you to Reza, merci for going above and beyond! read more

We have been a regular customer of Sadaf since last 5 years! The quality of food is top notch and so is the service and ambiance of the restaurant. I was craving some Kobideh kababs and went to Sadaf with my son for lunch yesterday and was delighted to meet Benny who served us amazing food ! As always the food was delicious and the excellent service provided by Benny will make us come back to Sadaf again and again ! Keep up the good work guys ! read more

Great food & Leyla provided great service. Definitely recommend this location to all of the locals. Food was tasty in a great environment.

My first visit. The food is amazing. Because it was my first time, I asked the waiter, Benny for suggestions from the menu. I also wanted to share my meal, family style with my husband. Bennys suggestions were spot on. The staff is on their game, always checking in on us and keeping our drinks full. I will become a regular. read more

What an outrageous experience we had here for a pickup order on New Years Eve. Anticipating that it would be a busy night, we placed our order 4 hours in advance. When we called, we were told the order would be ready by 7. We get there at 7 and the order isn't ready. After 15 minutes, I asked for a status update, as I am waiting in a long line of DoorDash workers waiting for the orders. I'm told it will be another 15 minutes. Although I understand the kitchen was busy for the holiday, it was a disappointing response to wait so long since we placed our order so far in advance for a specific time. Not ideal, but fine - it happens. Once handed the food, we were given a voucher for the delay for a free appetizer. Once arriving home, we unpacked the order. We opened the trays to find our rice and our orders of koobideh. Looking around, we were missing our shish kabob order (while seeing it listed on the receipt). Frustrated and hungry, I got in my car to drive back. I call to make sure the order is ready when I get there. The lady on the phone tells me it's packed with the kabob. I tell her it's not there, and she puts me on hold. When she gets back on the line, she tells me that the "kitchen is full" and to come back next week for the rest of my order. In what world is that an acceptable response to missing a dish in an order that we waited for, paid for, and are on the way back to pick up? If the kitchen is too busy, the establishment should have stopped taking in new orders once it reaches capacity to complete all the existing orders. I told the woman that we wouldn't be coming back "next week" and we expect a refund on the order. Once home and eating our food, we also noticed the hummus we were charged more than $10 for was missing. We are expecting a refund on these dishes, if not on the full order. It's unfortunate that we don't feel that we can go back, since the food tasted very good. (Check #: 00033, on 12/31/24). read more

Food and ambiance was great, and our server Leyla was fantastic. They brought out a free tahdig appetizer to us which was delicious. Highly recommend the tahdig and the lamb, hope to come back soon!! read more

I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the quality and highest standards set by this restaurant. It has a very pleasant yet not stuffy environment where you can feast on a plethora of amazing Persian dishes. The kabob is of the highest quality and cooked to perfection. The rice and appetizers would make a Persian grandmother blush. This is the best ethnic and nonethinic restaurant in Ventura County. Try it at your own risk. You will get hooked. Btw, my waitress Layla was so kind and professional and made my experience incredible on multiple occasions and Reza, the owner is such a gentleman. Highly recommended. read more

First time at Sadaf Thousand Oaks, the service from Benny was excellent, he was very attentive, caring, and took care of us very well. Even gave us complimentary dessert and tea. Definitely will return back to this location. Yummy food read more

food is amazing service is persian lol jk. the vibe in the restaurant is very nive and high end ! read more

This is a must have, food is amazing and the service is even better! Moha was so nice and helpful with all our dietary restrictions!

Persian food is always very good and this is the best in the area. Benny is a fantastic waiter, all service is very good. The ambiance is nice and authentic read more

This is a mandatory stop whenever I come to Thousand Oaks. The chicken koobideh is better than any other Persian spot! The restaurant interior is new & airy, full on Persian restaurant vibes with a bit of a modern twist. You can park right on TO Blvd, and when you walk in you're welcomed by their friendly staff. Get ready to eat. I recommend ordering the full spread of apps, entrees, drinks, and dessert. The tahdig gheme is delicious, one of my favorites at Sadaf. The beef entrees are very good, but Sadaf does chicken cornish hen & koobideh best. Sub out one of your white rices for baghali polo & you're set. It's not easy finding good Persian outside of LA, but Sadaf is blessing Thousand Oaks with the goodness! read more

Sadaf Restaurant - Koobideh Combination sub baghali polo - $20 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Good food fresh I loved good service oh and the tostadiros something new but excellent I be back for sure read more

Sadaf Restaurant - Mango musse - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

This restaurant has some of the best middle eastern food around. We had the lamb and it was so tender and seasoned just right. The wait staff was very attentive and the manager was great. This will go to the top of our list for restaurants read more

Sadaf Restaurant - Interior - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Came today for lunch while in the area. A friend met me and sat outside. It was fairly busy at 1:15. Ordered the juicy chicken it was really yummy. My friend had the koobideh. She said it was delicious! Checked in for the free humus. Took half of mine home. Food was hot and fresh. Lovely day for outdoor dining. read more

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After eating from here several times and loving it, I finally got to dine in and was so happy I did. The restaurant decor is beautiful, warm and inviting, and everything we got was stellar. I was lucky enough to be introduced to Persian food many years ago by some wonderful Iranian friends, who helped me discover and experience the wonderfulness of this great food. This place would do them proud, I'm sure! The fesenjan was so good with those beautiful flavors with the deliciously crispy tahdig. I love the tahdig because it is such a unique dish that you can't really get anywhere else. The lamb was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the salmon kabob was moist with a great texture. Oh! And the dessert was really extra good, I can't remember exactly what it was but I think it was rosewater and saffron infused ice cream that I savored every bite of because of the delightful flavor. And a super treat at the end was the Armenian coffee, served so beautifully I had to take a picture. I can't wait to go back! read more

Sadaf Restaurant - Armenian coffee - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Used to be good food but unfortunately the quality and freshness had gone down last couple of times I dined there and ordered take out. Its a shame that they start cutting corners!! read more

Food here was excellent. Had great service from our bartender Moha. Would definitely come back again.

This was mine and my husband's first time dining at Sadaf Restaurant, and it absolutely won't be our last! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the warm and inviting ambiance--elegant yet cozy, with beautiful Persian touches that made the experience feel special. A huge thank you to Benny, who truly made our night! His recommendations were spot on, and every dish he suggested was incredible. His attentiveness and friendly service made us feel welcomed and taken care of, adding to the overall amazing experience. The food was phenomenal, the service was top-tier, and we couldn't have asked for a better first visit. We will definitely be back! If you're looking for an unforgettable Persian dining experience with great food and outstanding service, Sadaf is the place to go. Again - Thank you, Benny, for making our visit memorable. We will definitely be back, and we will be sure to ask for you next time. Keep up the amazing work! Highly recommend this spot and especially Benny for exceptional service! read more

Our server, Iman, was the best! He was and very kind and extremely timely with service. We had a 10/10 experience!

Had an amazing experience at Sadaf. What was even more exceptional was the service. Moha greeted me with a inviting smile. She is very professional and prompt with her service. When you come to Sadaf ask Moha be your server. read more

Food was perfect, tasty and abundant. Moha explain the dishes and was attentive. Was the perfect ambiance to celebrate my birthday. read more

We came to Sadaf Restaurant for the first time today and Wow! That is the Best Food ever . Most of all the service you receive from all of the professional employees is A++.. IMAN is very kind professional and very knowledgeable about all the menu. He is the reason we will be coming back. Thanks IMAN. Best Restaurant in town. read more

Great food, great staff, great vibes. Highly recommend. Will come back again. Great vegan options

I have to say I'm a super fan Incredible food and service... I've bin to both of their restaurants and I have to say it's pretty incredible I would highly recommend to try once you try you will get hooked read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! I've found a new favorite restaurant. Date night was perfect at Sadaf Restaurant so we returned the following weekend. Starting with the exceptional service & friendly staff! Both Alborz & Hamid went above & beyond to make sure we enjoyed our dining experience! They made the best suggestions starting with the Sadaf Martini! They were very knowledgeable of the many options & with their help we ordered a variety & loved it all! We also enjoyed the Live music on Friday evening. The food is so fresh including the Sadaf & Shirazi salads, tasty hummus, tender chicken & the rice w cherries! We can't wait to go back & will highly recommend Sadaf's to our friends & family! Hopefully they are lucky enough to get Alborz & Hamid as their servers too so they can have the same top notch experience like we did! read more

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CHECK YOUR BILL! We came here on the weekend, with three adults and three children. When we asked for the bill, it seemed a bit steep, took a look, and they added a 18% gratuity for three adults and three children. It said gratuity is only added for parties of eight or more. Usually we don't even look at the bill and just put our credit card. Thankfully this time we did. It felt a bit sneaky and just wrong all together. We usually order takeout or delivery so this has been our first experience eating inside the restaurant. Wrong way of doing business. We won't be back. read more

Had a very wonderful lunch today at Sadaf Thousand Oaks, exquisite food with excellent service will definitely come back to savour the other recipe food items on their menu. Restaurant ambience pleasantly comfortable and very relaxing like having lunch or dining with family and friends at a special event held at home. Ackbar, Thank you! read more

I just ordered this place on DoorDash and wow, I can't believe how amazing the food is. They even gave much more than expected. I will definitely be back read more

This is our second time at this wonderful eatery. Moha is serving us today with the greatest of care

What an amazing dinner at Sadaf! We had a group of six with a mix of schedules and the service accommodated our comings and goings. The food was fantastic! We ordered dessert as well (the pistachio ice cream is super yummy When we commented how sweet the baklava was,.. they surprised us with tea to experience the authentic way to enjoy the topping off an amazing meal. Wonderful!! read more

Friendly staff, ok ambience, however personally I felt it was very overpriced @ $40 for rice, side green salad and Naderi kabob. I walked out paying $70 pp. I won't return. read more