I ordered the beef koobideh, and it was by far the worst I've had in a very long time. I eat at Mediterranean restaurants all over Orange County, so I've had plenty to compare it to. The meat was dry, flavorless, and tasted like it was made with low quality beef. It honestly didn't resemble a proper koobideh at all. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. There are far better Mediterranean restaurants in Orange County. read more

This place is worth the drive! The Adas Polo is the best I've had! It's not on the menu so just ask. The Ash soup is also the bomb and also not listed in the menu. They must have a secret menu! The salad is excellent and the koobideh meat and chicken are very juicy! The owner is super nice too! You won't be disappointed! read more

The restaurant is small and cozy very clean. There was only one person working. He did amazing, took order and cooked food to perfection. The food was full of flavor and portions were generous. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately the food fell below expectations. I ordered a koobideh plate and sadly the meat AND rice was dry. Still edible, but flavorless and not enjoyable. L I was craving some hummus so I decided to splurge. Worst hummus I've ever had. Consistency was way too runny, and the flavor was off. Perhaps I'm used to Greek hummus and can't appreciate their version... read more

My family is always a fan of the food at Saffron Grill. Today, I had an unexpected issue at work and ended up staying late, leaving me without time to prepare dinner. I decided to look on DoorDash and saw that Saffron Grill had a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal, so I got 2 Beef Koobideh at a great price. My husband and I really enjoyed our delicious dinner. Thank you, Saffron Grill! read more

Online menu inaccurate Food description is also inaccurate Lemon chicken with herb has a ton of garlic and green beans NOT HERBS No where do they list this and it was reheated not fresh. And overpriced Will never go back Chicken skewer picture shows a wrap with French fries but it is actually just a skewer with nothing else read more

This is the best Persian restaurant I've been to. They have cooked to order stews, and rice specialities. The salmon is delicious. The pomegranate Persian chicken stew is to die for. I frequently order a rice, chicken, and beef family platter and add a salad. It's a great deal and a ton of food. When I have friends and family over everyone loves it. This is a small family owned restaurant and the owners cook the meals and are there every time I go. They are friendly and the portions are generous. The Persian tea is also very tasty, don't forget to have some. Very small restaurant, quiet, and romantic dim light setting. Great for private parties, receptions, and events. Also great for date night. read more

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A very solid lunch place for anyone looking for Persian food in the specific area. It's a smaller restaurant tucked in a larger plaza, but enough to fit groups of 2-6 with some patio seating options as well. The pricing is fair, and the service is good for a fast casual place. Across my group of 5, we were well fed with two plates and two appetizers split across the group! read more

I love this place. The new owner is very nice and welcoming. He has added some new dishes, like the Absolut Chicken, which is very tasty. My favorite item to order is the chicken koobideh. For lunch I will usually order it as a pita wrap. It's delicious. I always get an iced persian tea as well. It's got a cardamom flavor to it. The hummus is one of the best I've ever had. Try it out and support local family business! read more

In the mood for Persian food, we decided to check out Saffron Grill. Parking was easy in the lot, though the restaurant was smaller than I expected. The furniture was wooden and eclectic, with some small tables but mostly large long tables. Decor was also fun with cool lights/lamps. Service was excellent, I believe we were waited on by the owner couple. The menu was smaller than what I saw online but they still had a good number of dishes. We ended up ordering the beef soltani (combination of beef koobideh with beef steak) with zereshk (barberry) rice, salmon with dill rice, and gheimeh stew. I love the flavored Persian rices, and was glad Saffron offered so many options of rice made-to-order. Each rice even came with some tahdig (crunchy rice). All of the food was scrumptious though portions just fair for the price. We were also served warm bread with butter. Overall, very tasty food in a nice ambience, just a little on the pricier side. read more

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Food here is amazing. It was super nostalgic experiencing the Mediterranean/Persian grill flavor again. Most definitely recommend the lamb shank, it is super tender and flavorful. For appetizers hummus and grape leaves are a must!! Tabuli salad & shrimp are amazing as well. Literally 0 complaints. The service was super friendly and felt like a family environment. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Have you ever wanted to have a home cooked meal made with a lot of love? Come here... order some hummus... hot tea... and relax... the food will take a while, but that's because it's made with love... I wanted to find lamb shank and they served it here... not much for lamb, but I am when it's served here... 10/10... my wife got the chicken kabob 10/10... the rice is special... hard to describe... since the pictures I took a month ago we've been back several times... usually, we are the only ones there... and we love it... now we share the hummus and the chicken kabob dinner and it's perfect... hot water with lemon now, because the tea kept me up hahahaha... the secret ingredient? They will tell you saffron... but really it's LOVE read more

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If you love traditional Delicious Persian food, I highly recommend this place!! Two things that really stand out here and are way better than most Persian restaurants in SoCal are, the jujeh kabob with bone (chicken with bone) and the ghormeh sabzi!! 100% you won't be disappointed! Also if you get tahdig ask for it 3 different ways (original, potato and lavash) So go say hi to Abus and let him take care of you! read more

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The food is absolutely superb. Always perfectly cooked, juicy with flavor. The Owner and the service are always on point and so very kind. This is a wonderful gem in the area, and worth the drive if you're not close. read more

Saffron Grill - Chicken and Beef Koobedieh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Empty on a Saturday night at 5:45. Good news - no wait for your food! We ordered a koobedeh combo plate (beef and chicken) ($16) and a gyro plate ($16). It came with warm pita and butter. Food came out after about 13 minutes. Chicken koobideh, amazing! Gyro, amazing! Beef koobideh, just ok, but I'll order all chicken next time. Saffron rice, delicious and the fries well crispy and peppery. This is my all-time favorite medditerranean place now! Will definitely be back! Too bad I live so far away! read more

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I like that you can bring your dogs here and sit on the patio. The water comes with lemon. It's a nice touch. The seats have pillows so you don't have to sit on a hard seat. I like that the pita comes out and it's warm and it has butter packs that are individually wrapped. I appreciate these little touches. The food is all so yummy read more

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The lamb...grilled to perfection. The gyro is a great deal and a full meal without leaving you completely stuffed. Thank you to all the precious reviewers who brought us here. Delicious! read more

Very good service!!.. And quality and portions very good..prices..very good....!.I will recommended this place..and definitely I will come back..I got the lamb shank..and salad..land very tender and delicious..!!! read more

Saffron Grill - Very good..lamb.. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Ordered chicken kebab with rice and house salad with grilled salmon.. and was very disappointed in the quality, freshness and taste, will never come back. read more

New owners , food is better than ever ! Hummus is to die for ! Ordered Chicken Barg cooked just perfect, tender , house salad that was fresh , light and full of flavor. Everything served on real plates and utensils ( old owners never got out of paper plates from Covid ) This is going to be a definite new regular spot for us ! Love it ! read more

The woman there wasn't all that helpful , food wasn't really all that and when I was paying she forcefully made me tip. Definitely not returning. I'm saying this not because I'm mad but I don't think you should go here read more

Great food amazing service decided to get the beef and the chicken and both were delicious and cooked very well. The marination was amazing. Love the ambience listening to Arab music the whole time. read more

Been coming here over the years and love this place. Made authentically and always with a smile from this mom & pop place. I order the family meals all the time, parties, etc and it never disappoints. One thing that's disappointing is they no longer include their delicious salad anymore. read more

Absolutely one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Orange County. The combo beef chicken koobideh is a stand out favorite. The roasted tomato and jalapeño with the rice is amazing. This is your new favorite place, support locale businesses that specialize in amazing cuisine! read more

I don't think this restaurant gets the justice it deserves! The joojeh kabob ( which is kabobs of saffron marinated chicken pieces) are the BEST in orange county. And ive been to plenty of persian restaurants here in OC. The joojeh pieces are huge, tangy, juicy and gushing with flavor! It's a hole in the wall spot that will totally surprise you! read more

We got beef koobideh and it was not good at all. No taste and not a high quality meat.

Food = Delectable. Service = Impeccable. From the fluffy buttery rice to the roasted veggies, these sides paired perfectly with the well seasoned beef. The iced tea and complimentary pita bread was the cherry on top. Wonderful experience for a great meal. read more

Saffron Grill - Iced Persian Tea Beef Koobideh Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Gyro plate was reasonably priced. Lamb was great, rice was good too. Service was friendly and the chicken pita sandwich was great. Drink options could have been better, but it's overall a good place. read more

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My mother and I came here around the week of Thanksgiving and I was distinctly craving Persian food. Thankfully, we found Saffron Grill nearby and still open, and we dined in for dinner. We were greeted very warmly by I am presuming one of the owners, and she helped us with ordering. I glanced at Yelp beforehand to see what was popular, and the borani was one such item. We also got the tadig because why come to a Persian restaurant and not have any tadig? My mother got some chicken koobideh and I got a lamb shank because of my obsession with having lamb whenever I see it on the menu. The food was rich and plentiful. It would be difficult to not have leftovers, although I managed to eat my plate deliciously. Our food was served on two plates, one for the food itself, and one for the dining plate. It created this casually elegant appearance which made me feel regal! A casual but classy atmosphere (something most people are striving to pull off in their personal lives). I am interested in the other offerings on their menu. I will return. read more

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Considering the history, the influence, the depth and the sophistication of Persian food, it has always seemed unfair that there aren't a ton of authentic restaurants in Orange County. And, as someone who is half Persian, I am very picky when it comes to flavorful Persian food. This hidden gem (located in a small strip mall in Huntington Beach) is authentic and delicious. If you are in the neighborhood, I would highly recommend stopping by. read more

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Parking was easy at 1:30 pm. The exterior and interior is a typical suburban eating place standard! I had a lamb shank dish which I found overwhelmingly strong even if lamb has been included into my diet for many years now! The saffron rice with beans and lemon juice was nice! ..and the portion was generous! Since I was indulged in consuming those pita and lavash bread while waiting for my lamb; that I could not finish the lunch completely! Forgot to mention the iced Turkish tea with a slice of lemon was quite welcomed when the sun turned hot then! Will come back to try the salad, the chicken kebob and other things! read more

nothing fare abut this place. nothing. bad dinner bad service bad food Should not be open to public Bad food Value your life and your stomach don't pay this much money for bad food service overall it is not recommended. read more

I love to eat at Safron Grill restaurant! Their food especially the Kabob; the Koobideh and Barg are so delicious and tender! All their rice dishes especially the cherry and Fava brand with dill are watering my mouth every time I think about the taste. I drive from Thousand Oaks to go there and buy some food and devour them in the next few days at home!!! I can not stop admiring the love and hard work she puts into making the food, serving and keeping the atmosphere so warm, welcoming and full of love with her smile and presence! Thank you Soheila read more

Food was great. Portions were better than expected. Would order from here again. It was nice that it was ready sooner than promised.

The beef koobideh was really good and the service was a 10/10, the owner is such a sweet lady and she makes the best hummus! I love the outside seating as the little garden they have is the cutest! read more

Saffron Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This place is MUST every time I'm back in town. The basmati rice is so fluffy and all the skewers are cooked to perfection - tasty and moist. I fell in love the first time with the salad dressing which I believe is a cilantro-based. This time I got an extra side of it because who said I can't dip my meats in it too? YUM. It can get pretty busy so I recommend calling in ahead of time. When I was picking up my food on a Saturday evening, the wait time for take out orders was an hour, so plan ahead of time. The food is made-to-order so it's extra fresh when you get it. Plus, they don't warm up the pita bread until you get there! During covid, I feel like when I get take out, the quality is a little compromised but definitely not here - everything is SO appetizing. The staff is also very friendly as busy as they get, offering me to take a seat as they were finishing up with warming the bread. I can't wait to come back! read more

Saffron Grill - $39.99 (pre-tax) family style meal plus extra salad dressing on the side - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My family and I are obsessed with Saffron Grill. It is a true family restaurant with the couple who owns the restaurant cooking every meal, like you're visiting someone's home. They are there every time we go - they truly always work! They add some love in every dish and have the best customer service. The Lima bean rice and chicken koobideh is what I would ask for as my death row meal - it's THAT good! You can't go wrong here and the amazing family touch makes it such a special place. read more

Love everything about Saffron Grill - family owned and operated, friendly service, and unbelievably outstanding cuisine! We order for them at least twice a month - my wife and daughter like the chicken barg, flavorful and moist every time. My son cannot get enough of the beef koobideh, perfect blend of seasonings and onion flavor. My go-to is the chicken koobideh, such a perfect mix of my family's favorites. All portions are enormous! I love the grilled tomato and pepper they offer - such a nice way to balance the plate with freshness and heat. We will be coming back soon, can't wait! read more

Saffron Grill - Chicken Barg - Middle Eastern Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

One of the best places for having delicious Persian food. I really enjoyed the Koobideh kabob and the Ghorme Sabsi stew there. I also sometimes get the white fish dish to go which is like heaven! Among the appetizers I tried the Shirazi Salad and Must moosir. Both were amazing. The owners are so nice and welcoming. The ambience is great. Highly recommend it. read more

This is small cozy place in a strip mall! We ordered Hummus, Mast O Khair, Borani, Chicken Soltani and a Salmon Plate. Hummus - amazing delicious hummus (we added the special homemade spicy sauce). Sliced almonds on top (you can remove it easily if you want to). Loved the flavor. Most o khair - decent taste (not tangy which I like) Borani - I think one of my favorite. Loved the addition of the fried onions on the top Chicken Soltani: loved both type of chicken served with rice Salmon: I think we found our favorite Salmon kabob place. Cooked to perfection, melts in mouth. The service was great!! The lady serving was very attentive and kind. Later we found out she is the owner and been running the business for 16 YEARS. Wow! love it. Highly recommended and will be back soon read more

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