I used to enjoy coming to Shahrzad before and after their remodeling, but unfortunately my experience today was extremely disappointing. The service was very poor from the moment we sat down. It was a hot day and we asked for water several times, but it was never brought until much later. In any restaurant, in any country, serving water and asking about drinks should be the first basic step of hospitality. The attitude of the server was also very unpleasant. When we asked for fresh bread she responded sarcastically with comments like, "Oh, you want bread too?" and "Oh, you want this too?" which made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. To make things worse, our appetizer arrived after the main course, and we had to ask multiple times for basic things. Throughout the meal the staff member kept looking at us in a way that made it seem like we were bothering them simply by being there. I even asked another employee if she was the manager because of how she was presenting the restaurant, but he said they both just worked there. Regardless, the way the restaurant was represented was unacceptable. Overall, this was a very bad experience with zero customer service. Sadly, after being a customer for years, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this place to others. read more

One of many delicious restaurants in Tehrangeles. The service is always amazing; one time we even got a couple Persian dessert goodies for free just because we liked the food so much. My go-tos are always lamb shank and Cornish game hen and that is pretty much the same for every Persian restaurant I visit. While I won't try to rank the dishes, they are both very delicious. Add in the strong Persian tea (with refills!) and some wine and dinner is perfect. Unlike some other places, the pita is just served with butter--no onion or mint. Another curiosity lies in the side vegetables that you get. Generally onion and tomato are present. Sometimes you get a pepper sometimes you don't. Red or green bell pepper? Or maybe you get an Anaheim pepper. We even got some plantains before; I guess it's up to the chef's whims. On a personal note, I like that the Shirazi salad has cilantro instead of parsley, unlike almost all their neighbors. Parsley doesn't sit well with me, unfortunately, which typically means I'm gorging on rice and the salad is typically pre-mixed. As a night hawk I really do appreciate that they're open late. Sometimes I'm weird and want dinner at 10PM and Shaherzad is happy to serve me at that time. Expect your typical condiments: sugar cubes with tea and a shaker of sumac for your seasoning needs. Extra points to the fact they seem to be one of, if not the only, restaurants in the area that still serves Cornish game hen as a lunch special option. read more

This was my first visit back after many years. And certainly the first after their remodeling. Liked the new setting, fully enjoyed the starters and freshly baked bread. Our service was great and the main dishes also were fresh, warmly served and tasty. The prices have skyrocketed like every where else, unfortunately. I mean no alcohol and two dishes with basic starters cost me $140 after taxes and tips. That's lunch/dinner for two!! Wow. read more

Shaherzad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Very bad and fake food. I really don't recommend to anyone. They overcharged me. Please don't waste your money and times to go there. read more

We ordered Naderi dish ... the worst Koobideh and Filet ever! Lots of turmeric was added to the meet, the color was orange and taste was bad. Very poor quality food. read more

The quality of food was not that good. This place has been around for years and ive seen that they keep renovating and changing the owner but the food quality is still bad and they seem to not know where the problem is. The real problem is the chef. I was there last night and ordered a soltani with a half and half tadig. The ghormesabzi had a bitter taste which was awful and the koobide on the soltani seem to be made with a machine not hand made. No wonder why all other persian restaurants on westwood are always packed with customer except this one. read more

After a couple of years , we decided to go to Shahrzad restaurant in Westwood. I ordered a Koobideh and my wife Soltani. The quality of the Kabob Koobideh was very bad . I asked my wife about her food and she was agree with me. Yes it was absolutely not tasty.After the food was served to us , our waiter never showed up and he never asked if we need anything!!! Bottom line , this restaurant was one of really decent restaurants in west LA in the past . Why now the stars are so low. To be honest, we did not enjoy our food at all. Me and my wife decided not to go anymore to this restaurant . I hope the management can do better and bring the quality like before . read more

We love the food , service and ambience always consistent. The Cornish hen is a delight. If you're looking for a Persian cuisine look no further. read more

Absolutely recommend! I went with the Naderi and wow--no regrets! I don't even like red meat, but when my husband asked me to try his, I wished I had ordered it instead. My chicken breast kebob was great, but Naderi? Next level! Service? Solid. Even when it's packed, they do their best to take care of you. Ambiance? Unforgettable. If you go, make it a Saturday night--reserve a table, and you'll see why! The live entertainment is amazing. We were so caught up in the show that we barely touched our food! Leila, the singer, had everyone dancing, and even when the plates were empty, no one wanted to leave. A small stage for the singer would take it to the next level! And let's not forget Mr. Albert--he's there to make sure everyone has a great time! Bottom line: Go to Shahrzad, eat well, and have a blast! The owner is super welcoming and respectful, making the whole experience even better. Definitely one of my new favorite spots! read more

Shaherzad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We moved from LA a few years ago and don't have any Persian restaurants in the area, so I was so happy to FEAST again at Shaherzad. Everything about our experience was exceptional, including our waiter who generously made a 'sampler plate' when I couldn''t decide between the specialty rices. So much flavor! When he asked if we wanted anything else, my only wish was to have a second stomach so I could keep eating. It was a special meal with my family & I hope to return the next time we're in Westwood. read more

Reservation table was ready for us. Cherry rice was amazing. The salmon Stewart was so so Service excellent.

Everything about this place is awesome! Love the food, the service and the clean and calm ambiance. The fesenjoon is always amazing and I really enjoy the rack of lamb. A must visit! read more

Absolutely delicious Persian food and amazing service. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. One of the best dining experiences I've had in Westwood. Highly recommend! read more

Shaherzad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The worse fish u have ever had ! The trout was deep fried in oil and I just taste the oil and only skin with barely meat ! Very very small ! Rice tastes trouble ! Cold and taste less!!! Crispy rice was chewy and lots of food coloring! Would not go back there!!!! It did not worth the price at all !!!! $30 threw it in garbage! read more

This restaurant is very expensive ($29.95 for a beef and chicken kabab lunch!) for mediocre food. The chicken kabab was very dry and almost inedible. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

visited last week for the first time in westwood! great server and atmosphere. ordered the boneless chicken kebab, shirazi salad, and lamb gorma sabzi. Great generous portions and delicious quality. I loved the rice and lemon chicken, it was very tender. will definitely return soon. read more

Amazing food, specially Cornish hen kabob was delicious. They have recently remodeled. Very clean and great service. Definitely recommend. read more

We went to this restaurant yesterday and despite what I was expecting the food had turned terrible since the last time I visited this place many years back. Everything from the shirazi salad, to the yoghurt to the meat had a weird after taste. We ordered a lamb kabab to share and each had maybe two pieces, however we came back and for hours and hours felt bloated and not able to eat anything else. I think the management needs to do some major reconsiderations as you could only fool people with the remodeling scam for only a short period of time. Create a hole-in-the-wall instead, but offer your customers good food as that quality was sub-standard. read more

Excellent Persian cousin in house bread baked in wooden oven, sultani excellent choice , meets fresh great marinaded, special Thanks to Ali Reza for great recommendation, kids save and welcoming, location in hart of Westwood , walking distance to many stores , easy to park . Coming back for sure . read more

This place is sooooooo good. I had the eggplant appetizer and the fesenjan. They were both out of this world. The service was great and surprisingly fast. My whole family loved their experience here! read more

Shahrzad Is a cozy restaurant with amazing food. We went here for dinner and Persian music, and we had a blast. It was extremely busy, but the employees were friendly and caring. The price is reasonable, and you could order anything from the menu with tea, coffee, and soft drink drinks. There was a small error on my bill, but the owner was so gracious about fixing the issue. Thank you so much for a great evening! The food was wonderful and the portions were Very generous. read more

The best food I've had in the past few years!! The khashk bademjan was delicious. And we loved the fesenjoon.

If you're looking for a Persian restaurant that can truly give you the taste of Persian dishes it's Shaherzad restaurant! We ordered different dishes and they all tasted amazing We got their tahdig, kebab, ghormeh sabzi, fesenjoon, mast o khiar, and shole zard. They all tasted so incredibly delicious Their service was also amazing! Very kind, respectful, and lovely people. I will definitely go back and I recommend it 100%. Thank you for your great service, your incredible food, and your kindness We had a lovely time! read more

We tried this restaurant today. It was awful experience. No customer service the food was cold. We couldn't find a waiter or waitress to ask for something. Horrible service never ever go back again read more

it wasn't what I was expecting the marination of barg was not good the smell of the meet was there an old pre cooked tomato definitely I will never try this again read more

They finally opened with a new menu, incredible quality and that same fresh bread oven I loved. Def my favorite Persian spot in LA

My friend and I were on Westwood Blvd looking for lunch and she asked some stranger on the street which restaurant has good Persian food as we were standing in front of several. She told us to come here. We ordered the chicken kabob and this yogurt and cucumber salad (very much like tsaziki. We were wearing sweats as we were both going to the chiropractor up the street so I was a bit worried when I walked in as it's quite lovely with white linen tablecloths. However, the servers were so sweet and gracious. Very few people were there that afternoon. They brought out freshly made bread and OMG it was fantastic! It took about 15 minutes for the chicken kabob to arrive and it was massive. We split it between us and my friend had a to go box - there was that much. It was the most tender and delicious kabob I've ever had. After about 30 minutes I realized I had been there about ten years ago - maybe more. The price is very reasonable too. I think we spent less than $28/pp including tip! Everything was very, very freshly made. The rice was fluffy and delicious. Too much food though. read more

Tip: use Yelp discount. This Persian restaurant has been around a long time. It's clean and elegant, but they're casual for lunch. My family came in Friday after Thanksgiving for the lunch specials. The place had lots of patrons, most of them Persian, but lots of business people, too. They only had 1 waiter and busser, 1 man making fresh flat bread, but it was probably unexpected holiday traffic. The Shirazi salads, which are hard to ruin, were delicious! The green salad was also good, with a homemade dill thousand island dressing. We had the Olivieh salad, a chicken/potato Appetizer served cold, which was great, but not as good as warm & fresh homemade. The Barley soup was great, not salty at all. I hear the Kashk eggplant appetizer is great. The Cornish Game Hen kabob was surprisingly tender, very tasty. The Grilled White Fish kabob was juicy, hearty & healthy. The sautéed Rainbow Trout was light & crispy. The Lubia Polo (minced filet in rice) with ground sirloin kabob, was very good, though I've had better koobideh. The only slight miss was the Lamb Tahchin, which was quite gamy; my friend says the Chicken version is great, and a RARE find. Overall, lots of different, vibrant flavors, and large portions. They also have a variety of rice specialties, which I hear are great and I regret missing. The desert was Persian ice cream wafer sandwich with pistachios, etc. which the fam loved. Plenty of street parking around - meters, 2 hr free. read more

The service here was great and the staff are friendly but the food is only alright. Nevertheless, you'll still get a good authentic Persian dining experience for those looking to try something exotic read more

Shaherzad - Salmon Fish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I am done with this place. One time the food was good. 2nd and third time terrible. Unfortunately they aren't doing the right thing

We love this place! Sadly we were alarmed to see the poor reviews. We took a chance to visit again. At 12 we were greeted by the main server, shah ran with kindness as usual. We ordered the salmon fish kabob and lima bean rice, mast o khiar, and their fresh naan bread. The bread is made fresh in their authentic cylinder oven. Its comes out piping hot and served with butter. I love this place because of the unique bread. You cant get this bread anywhere! The salmon is fresh, I can tell. Nicely char around giving that bbq flavor. The rice is delicious and full of flavor. You can eat it just by itself! The ambience of this place is cozy and classy. I love coming here with my wife and kids. They are very accommodating for parents. Despite the negative reviews about this place, I still stand with my 5 star reviews. read more

Shaherzad - The amazing authentic oven! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shaherzad is located right in the heart of Persian square. My family usually gets Persian food in Irvine, but when we're in West LA, we stop by Shaherzad. It appears to us that perhaps Shaherzad has new ownership, which is why the service is not as excellent as before. They certainty have remodeled the interior recently, and it looks clean and modern. Here's the good- The food is excellent. We love the kabobs and the stews. They are authentic and high quality. They also make their bread fresh daily. It smells and tastes heavenly. There is also plenty of parking and small shops in the area. Here's the bad- To be clear, most of the waiters and all of the buss staff are awesome! But we had one waiter who overcharged the party next to us by about $30 (they were just a party of 2). Then, when we got our bill, we were ALSO overcharged (party of 3). They charged us for a fourth random entree. We chatted with the party next to us, and it didn't seem like there was a mixup between our receipts--instead, we both just had random entrees added to our bills. Respectfully, I hope the service gets better. My family LOVES this place because their food is so good. read more

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For some reason I have avoided coming here. Partially the low Yelp reviews and the other because the place is too bright and the decor is in need of a makeover HOWEVER- the food is seriously good Persian Food The Tadig was yummy and crunchy with an amazing amount of fesenjun to spoon on top. (Great to dip the meats in too!) The kashk bademajun. (Eggplant appetizer) is one of the best I ever had. Great amount of crispy onion and a smooth non bitter after taste The chicken barg and koobideh were delicious. Also called soltani I highly recommend this for the food OH- and the service is very professional and courteous Worth a try if you want really good Persian food read more

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This business is closed right now. Yelp need to update as soon as possible. I was able to make a reservation and when we arrived it was closed. read more

Located on Westwood Blvd in the hear of Little Tehran aka Tehrangeles, this restaurant is only two or three doors down from a competitor which I will try next. Parking is on the street with meters and it can be hard to find a space if you lack patience. There is no valet parking. When you enter the dining room, you get the vibe that this is one or the more upscale Persian restaurants in the neighborhood, with tablecloths, etc. The menu covers all the bases but is not as comprehensive as Shamshiri down the street. I ordered my usual, chicken koobidah with basmati rice and a broiled tomato. My friend ordered the lamb kabobs and the barley soup. The chicken koobideh was lacking the usual Persian spices that are supposed to give it the great flavor that enhances the mild taste of the ground chicken. Instead, they substituted salt on both skewers. Yuk. The rice was not as fluffy and soft as it should be. The broiled tomato was the best part of my plate, although it was very small. I ordered a shirazzi salad with dressing on the side as I don't like salads swimming in salad dressing. It was clearly out of a very cold fridge or maybe a freezer? The tomatoes and cucumbers were hard as a rock and very cold. Peter said the soup was excellent and he practically lives on soup at his home, making his own, so that was a hit. His lamb was on the tough side. The complimentary bread was good and came with onions but lacked the mint and radishes I have grown used to at Shamshiri. The Persian waiter had a standoffish attitude an excuded bad vibes except when he presented the check. The busboy delivered all our food and spoke extremely limited English which caused problems such as my sald came with dressing and he did not at first understand that I wanted it with dressing on the side. A restaurant in our multicultural city should nonetheless have staff who at least understand you. The prices are a little higher and the portions smaller than Shamshiri. We don't think we will be back. I will try the competitor a few doors down next. read more

Shaherzad - Stews menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was good, not great. Had some language barrier issues, we think with our server. He wasn't able to answer any questions or get the orders completely correct. All good, we worked through it. The Chicken Koobideh and Chicken Barg were good. They came out with incorrect sides of rice. Once again, might have been miscommunication due to language. The rest of our party seemed cool with their dishes but not blown away. They never refilled the pita baskets in the table, which I found a bit odd. Here's my issue: If I say I'm still eating, don't touch my plate. Twice they tried to pick up my plate while I was still in the process of eating. That's just a service no-no. I was less than pleased. A 3 is accurate. Nothing exceptional but nothing awful. Let's keep it average. Final Word: Not bad. Wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Shaherzad has always been a Westwood favorite, and finally the ambiance has caught up to the food - the recent remodel is beautiful! I always have friends looking to try Persian food, and now Shaherzad is really the place to bring them. The new interior is a modern take on exotic - plenty of beautiful elements without the typical 'Persian palace' motif. Restaurant design is nothing without a strong menu, and fortunately Shaherzad has that too. The Cornish hen is so succulent & juicy - I could eat this everyday! Up your rice game, and sub out the simple basmati for something special. I recommend the baghali polo. Service is friendly, and the vibe is family-owned & relaxed. The clientele is quite mixed with Persians & non-Persians alike, making Shaherzad an unintimidating spot to try out a new cuisine. read more

Shaherzad - Remodeled interior looks beautiful! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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They bring you complimentary bread - taftoon like but didn't taste homemade and was made by a machine. They don't have lime available for your water - only lemon. They don't bring sabzi to your table. First time we haven't had that brought- and the mint, feta, cucumber etc adds just a nice flavor and compliment to your meal typically... Mast o mousir was thick and creamy yogurt with a nice flavor. N ordered the beef koobideh and I ordered the same but with the specialty rice: zaresk polo. Both were good but kind of average comparatively speaking. In Dallas this would have been a 5 but in Tehrangeles this is a 3. The flavors were just missing that little Persian sparkle. Street parking. In neighborhood with tons of options for food and down the street from Saffron Rose Ice cream. read more

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It was our first time this place everything was pretty good kebab, rice , salmon kebab, salad, soup, mast mosir, specially chicken koobideh kebab was tasty nice cooked and bread was so fresh , off course recommend this place to Persian people . read more

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one of the best Persian resturant in Los angeles , food and service are great . I really recommend if you like branzino dont look any other place . read more