Beef Koobideh Kabob 12/10- this is actually one of my favorite dishes in LA, I have this basically once a week. Definitely one of the best koobidehs I've ever had. It's incredibly juicy & tender, & the portions are also huge, I feel like this is 4 meals. I always sub the white rice for loobia polo which is my favorite rice, it's made w/ ground beef, green beans, tomato paste & basmati rice. It is SO flavorful & it's perfect w/ the koobideh. I also love the grilled tomato, onions, & bell peppers w/ it. They also make the kabob very buttery but it's not overwhelmingly buttery. Masto Moosir 9.78/10- this is my favorite app to get here. It's yogurt mixed w/ chopped shallots & it's perfect w/ the lavash bread they give to start. I love adding mint & red onions to it as well, it makes it even more refreshing. Also a great complement to the koobideh platter. Their Persian hot tea is also my favorite but it's been too hot to get lately, however I do recommend it. This is my favorite Persian restaurant in LA, I love this place & crave it at least 3 times a week no joke. Their stews are also very good (especially their fesenjoon). This restaurant is always packed, for a reason! But even w/ that their service is amazing & the food is consistently good. Shoutout Hannah for putting me on. Instagram: @hungrytamale read more

Shamshiri Grill - Beef koobideh platter Instagram: @hungrytamale - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely amazing Persian food! We tried the lamb and chicken dish which came with rice and veggies. I would recommend sharing dishes here. The meat was cooked to perfection and I was very pleased with all the flavors. We got the stew which was a great vegetarian option. The service was great and I am ambiance was really nice. I would recommend this place. read more

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Ok now i know why its 4 stars. Food is delicious but I called to make reservation because i have 2 seniors w me to be accommodated the person who picked up the phone said we don't take reservations unless its for a big party. As i push my moms wheelchair and ask if we can sit by a table which is next to window and has enough space to maneuver her chair, " he says this is reserved!!!" My blood already beginning to boil. Then they squeeze us to the end corner where my mom is sitting diagonally and i have to get up move the chairs adjacent to our table to make her chair fit at the table so she can eat comfortably. This setting could have been ready for us so my parents don't feel uncomfortable and the party of 5 is feeling welcomed. Now i know why this place is stock on 4 stars. Maybe it even deserves 3. read more

Consistency is key! Outstanding food served fresh and with integrity is the standard. Came in and ordered their Koobideh plate, everything tasted amazing! The rice was moist and simply melted in your mouth, the grilled tomatoes and onions all succulent and tasty. The beef Koobideh itself was out of this world! Service always fast and proper with a smile! Tried their house hot sauce, had a very nice kick to it. Love this place so much! read more

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This used to be our favorite Persian restaurant but our most recent visit left a lot to be desired. The chicken kabob lunch special came with large serving of rice and a disproportionally small serving of protein. We've come to expect this in today's economy but the flavor was far from what it used to be. The chicken and the rice were bland and lacked the savory, smoky and juicy flavor we've grown accustomed to from past visits. Worse yet, the garlic sauce was runny instead of spreadable, creamy and garlicky as if it was watered down. The pita bread was served parbaked and needed to be cooked/heated more. The restaurant was only at 25% capacity at best, but our server was nowhere to be found and returned only to give us the bill. read more

Came here with a big group and a lot of allergies to accommodate: eggplant, peanuts, sesame seeds. The owner and Hossain helped us and had fantastic service. We got all kinds of rice ("if you need more rice then let us know" LOL), ghormeh sabzi (7/10 not salted enough), mixed meat platter (8/10 my fam loved the lamb chops). read more

Shamshiri Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shamshiri Grill made last Monday's dine at home with friends' my turn to host luncheon a most delicious experience. In my mind, work/time constraints prevented a Monday order. Plan ahead me called in the following for delivery last Sunday. So, what could possibly be ordered, remain fresh 24-hours later? I chose vegan/vegetarian sides/appetizers: Baba Ganoush - I've made it but Shamshiri Grill's is SO much better; creamy, perfectly seasoned. Hummus - Again, can DIY but why? Shamshiri Grill's is yum, pure yum, protein packed. Falafel - Balanced ingredients and frying technique is key. Came with a portion of tahini (had some in the pantry just in case). Should have ordered more falafel. Never gonna make this at home again, ever! Tabuli - Shamshiri Grill's includes the perfect hint of mint along with the parsley and tomatoes. Panir o' Shabiz - All aforementioned are wonderful BUT this, well this, is what I could eat and nothing else. Fresh basil, mint, tomatoes, radishes, sweet white onion, scallions, walnuts, feta, lemon, butter to be consumed with abundant pita bread and sumac provided. My kinda "sandwich"! This, Panir o'Shabiz was the only order I immediately deconstructed to avoid compromising the herbs' and veggies' freshness. Carefully wrapping them in kitchen towels, refrigerated then re-plated and back in the fridge prior to leaving for work after setting the table. Oh, isolated the feta and walnuts too. Everyone at last Monday's gathering is an omnivore with heavy plant-based dietary leanings. BUT, occasionally we stray hence a side each of chicken and beef koobideh (ground seasoned meat cooked kabob style) and grilled tomato, onion, red bell pepper garnish (also available as a side). I divvied each koobideh into bite sized pieces to be shared among three guests. REALLY good, make those tiny bites, REALLY, REALLY good. Everyone arrived, me too, on time to nosh on the veggie offerings as the koobideh and falafel gently warmed in the oven on low. Plenty of convo, cleared the table for tea and dried dates... Shamshiri Grill you and all the staff from chefs to delivery made my gathering a success, many thanks. Note: No recent pics (cameras/phones not allowed at our group's table) but 2017/18 ones reflect what we ate. read more

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Shamshiri has been part of my life since I was a child. My dad was a single parent, and some of my favorite memories growing up were coming here with him. This restaurant isn't just food to me it feels like home. After all these years, the taste, quality, and hospitality have never changed. The meat is still perfectly cooked, the rice is amazing, and every meal brings back memories from my childhood. Today I came with my cousin and ordered Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank for my dad because it's still his favorite meal after decades. Even with so many Persian restaurants opening across Los Angeles and all over California, my dad still only wants Shamshiri. He says nobody else comes close to the flavor and authenticity here. The owners and staff have always been kind, welcoming, and consistent throughout the years. You can truly feel the heart behind this place. Thank you, Shamshiri, for being part of my childhood and my family's memories for so many years. This will always be my favorite Persian restaurant in Los Angeles. read more

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Wasn't a huge fan of Shamshiri Grill. The place is nice enough on the inside and the service was good, I will say that. As far as the food goes... Beef Koobideh -- not grilled or flavorful enough for my taste. Chicken Jujeh -- pretty good, no complaints. Lamp Shank -- don't recommend, not really the highest quality. Tahdig -- it was alright but not as crispy as I like. Salad -- didn't enjoy it, not very flavorful or fresh. Ghormeh Sabzi -- they don't offer beef, only lamb or chicken. We went with chicken since we already ordered lamb shank. The stew itself was alright, not super fragrant or flavorful. The chicken was also fine, but it was huge pieces with bone in, which made it difficult to serve. Overall, I wouldn't go back. The prices are high and the food is not amazing. read more

They gave our bookclub a nice spacious round table in the front corner of the restaurant near the window and it was perfect. We came here specifically because most of us are vegetarian and they had an extensive vegan menu and many of the traditional dishes from the book we had just finished and were going to be discussing (The Stationery Shop). We ordered family style and had more than enough food! For our group of 6 we got a falafel appetizer, mirza ghasemi, tahdig with ghormeh sabzi, a small Greek salad (quite large), vla side of feta cheese, vegan zereshk polo with shirazi salad as the side, and because we thought it wouldn't be enough a side of grilled vegetables which was overwhelmingly large! They also brought some pita bread with garnish when we sat down. The falafel was delicious and moist and quite different than the taste of Greek falafel which is what ive usually had. The tahdig was nice and crispy with a layer of ghormeh sabzi on top which reminded me of an indian spinach curry. The zereshk polo had little barberries which I've never had but made it a bit sweet and tasted great with the grilled vegetables of which we had a huge assortment. The onion was Very spicy beware! Lastly, the mirza ghasemi which I forgot to take a picture of was delicious and tasted like Indian bengan Bhartu (a similar blended eggplant dish). I didn't really like the bread that it was served with as it got hard quickly. Everything else including the service was great. Thank you for a great exploration of Persian food! read more

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Last Friday night my daughter Kiley's mother in law hosted a large dinner for 30 at this place. I'm still learning about Persian food and the culture. I just adore my new son and his big, beautiful Persian family! She wanted to arrange this dinner for all the family that was in town for the baby shower the following day. I'm sorry for not getting any photos but the food was amazing, most especially the chicken and the filet! There were stuffed grape leaves, delicious rice offerings, mint dips and yogurt dips. Yummy flat breads. She says this is the place they always come to when they are in town visiting the kids. Great spot! read more

We went to this restaurant on a Friday night and it was packed. We were seated after a few minutes and our server came over to take our order. We ordered the koobideh kabob, adas polo, and barg kabob. The food was tasty and the portions were pretty large. We also tried the doogh and it was good. One thing that really concerned me though was the tables. They have stone tables and some of the corners are chipped and very sharp, which can be dangerous, specially for kids. My son accidentally hit his hand on one of the corners and ended up with two small cuts. We let our sever know so they can hopefully fix it and make it safer for others, but wasn't really any response or apology. He just said he would let the manager know. The manager never came over to check on what happened. If you are coming with kids, I'd suggest being extra careful or possibly skipping this place. read more

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We [group of 4] came on Sunday around lunch and were able to be seated right away. It wasn't busy but there were a bunch of couples/families there (good sign!) We ordered a lot of food since we like to eat family style and try a bunch of things - everything was delicious and came out quick/hot! Servers were polite and staff was friendly. Overall great experience - we ate, laughed, were seated quickly, food came out fast, and drank a lot of serif tea. We took most of our food to go and the leftovers held well too! read more

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I ordered for delivery tonight and had a horrible experience. 1. After submitting my order on their website at 6:57pm, I received a call to let me know that they were out of beef koubideh and they asked if I wanted chicken or lamb instead, I asked for Chicken. Lamb was delivered. 2. On the call I was also advised that because of the distance their delivery fee was no longer $10, it was now $30. This was not advertised on their website at all. I live in Mid-City, the price doesn't seem reasonable. 3. Their website listed delivery time between 8:07-8:12pm, At around 8:30 I called to ask if the order was on the way or still in the works (1.5 hrs after I submitted the order). They told me they would call the driver to confirm ETA. Never got a call back. I called again at 8:41pm and was told that the driver was 15 mins away. The driver arrived at 9pm, 2 hours after I ordered, and way past the delivery window. 4. I am pregnant, so I ordered the lamb kabob WELL DONE. Instead, I received medium rare. I'm so disappointed, and hoping the single bite of undercooked lamb doesn't get me sick. read more

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There are so many choices for Persian food in Westwood. Shamshiri has been a consistent winner for me over the years. Parking is scarce on Westwood blvd and the restaurant is always crowded. The maître d' is a bit snooty but I'm there for the food. The grill is in full view and it's pumping. Expect to eat lots of protein. Prior to ordering, pita bread and vegetables are plopped on your table. The bread is fresh and crazy good when warm (tip: not as good as take out cuz it gets hard). Raw onion slices (yes, you heard that right) with radish slices and mint leaves warm you up for your carnivore meal. I usually order chicken koobideh at Persian restaurants (ground meat seasoned and rolled into a log, grilled over an open flame). It's very flavorful and easy to savor with spoonfuls of rice. The shamshiri comes with koobideh and chicken kabob. On this occasion, the kabob was slightly dry. Incidentally, the shamshiri can also be ordered in beef. Persian stews are always a must for the table. Fasenjan is my personal favorite. Very velvety with tartness and sweet tones (Pomegranate and walnuts--who knew). Shamshiri has an artistic twist. The rice is an individual bowl with the treasure at the bottom. Tahdig is the well done crust harvested from the bottom of the bowl (it's known as "Persian crack"). Lamb kabab was the star tonight. It was perfectly grilled and succulent. I could've devoured two orders. It's always a treat to eat here or get take out when in the neighborhood. They have been consistently good for many years. read more

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Very disappointing experience. I ordered five kebab meals for a family dinner, along with rice, salad, and tahdig. The portions were shockingly small--the rice and salad were barely enough for one person each. We ended up having to skip the rice because there simply wasn't enough for the family. I've lived in Orange County for many years and have ordered from many Iranian restaurants, and I have never experienced portions this small. The prices are not cheap, and what we received was nowhere near what we paid for. I was honestly embarrassed in front of my family. I would not return or recommend this restaurant, especially for family-style takeout. read more

This place has definitely improved over time. Had lunch with 6 Persians. All of us loved it. I had the lamb koobideh, which was delicious, and very rare to see on the menu. Others had Barg and Barramundi they said was excellent. Also zeytoon parvardeh (marinated olives) another rare to see item, was a nice treat. Service and ambiance were nice. read more

Bad food.extremely rude staff. Apecifically the guy standing next to kitchen.,..........................................

As many have noted this is your typical old school Persian spot. If you looking for fancy decor this may not be your place, but solid, unpretentious Persian food in Terhangales? go no further The sabzi plate was fresh and vibrant. The fresh herbs and onion helped cut the rich nature of the food. Shallot Yogurt (Musir): Nice and thick. The balance of the sour and shallots was perfect. It was great just eating by the spoon or paired in a bite with the rice and kebabs perfect Salad Shirazi: One thing you have to do to balance the onslaught of kebabs and that oh so rich buttery rice is, in addition to the musir, add a traditional Salad Shirazi. The chopped salad of cucumbers, onions and tomatoes, dressed with lemon juice and olive out, add a bright, acidic, vegetative palate cleanser between bites. Chicken: Well seasoned and perfectly grilled chicken was juicy and tender. Beef Soltani: The best of both worlds. The Barg was t4ender, well seasoned and juicy. The Koobideh was super rich, and perfectly seasoned Service was on point and friendly. There are tons of options for Persian food in the area, but this one stands out with an understated excellence read more

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Came for authentic Persian grilled specialties and wasn't disappointed. The Chicken Kebab plate was generous -- tender, well-marinated sliced chicken with that signature fluffy saffron rice, grilled onions and tomatoes, plus the little dips on the side. Portions are solid (plenty for leftovers), the rice is done right, and everything has that nice mesquite-grill flavor. read more

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Truly the best Persian restaurant in all of LA! Possibly even the entire country! My husband and I have been reugulars here for over 5 years since we moved to the area. We always enjoy coming here and being welcomed with open arms by all of the wonderful staff. The food is always delicious and fresh! A few years back I had my Birthday party here with around 20 people. We rented out the entire patio for the party, had two dedicated waiters and were able to set up a family style dinner no problem! They are always accommodating and professional. Thank you to all of the incredible waiters, managers, food runners, bussers, chefs! read more

Not even one star. For the name and the price of this restaurant, I expected the food to be much better. The koobideh tasted like it had been sitting around or was leftover, it was dry, stale, and honestly inedible. Extremely disappointing, especially considering how much they charge. read more

Excelent food, service and ambiance. I recommend it, and I advise you to go on an empty stomach. read more

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Amazing food. Large portions. You will leave stuffed like you just finished a Thanksgiving meal. The chicken shawarma is awesome. Also had a dish that was chicken cooked in tomato sauce with green beans that was full of flavor. This place rocks. read more

Shamshiri Grill - Chicken cooked in tomato sauce - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Baseline: For a Persian restaurant the kebabs and stews must have the classic Persian flavors, the rice/hummus sides must be well prepared with taste, the ingredients must be fresh, and the dining experience must be enjoyable. Food: The lunch specials here are fantastic and feed you well. I got the Koobideh Platter and the beef skewer was delicious. The grilled tomato and onion really accompanied the meat. I opted for the green salad and lentil soup for starters which really kicked off the meal. I forgot to ask for the garlic sauce but I was told this is a must have next time. Service: We had a great waitress when we visited. She was friendly, efficient, and accommodating to a bunch of different orders. Great service. Water glasses always filled. Ambiance: Shamshiri looks like a Persian restaurant. Main points is that the table layouts were well spaced and maximized service flow. Clean restroom. read more

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Their Tahdig was great and the bath was good . The size was big, and the customer service was great read more

I begin with a truism: Cherry rice is the greatest thing since Gluten free white bread. Cherry rice elevates the lowly white rice to such lofty culinary heights that one forever after questions why plain white rice even exists. There, I said it. The four of us Bruin fans ate at Shamshiri Grill before going to watch UCLA dismantle USC. We all got different combo's with the aforementioned cherry rice officially called Albalou polo. The chicken Koobideh I ordered à la carte because their portions are so generous along with the cherry rice was tender and beautifully flavored. All took home enough for a second meal so while the prices have gone up, the portion size provides food to take home to enjoy later. Did I mention how good the cherry rice is and like pizza and some other food, it reheats and goes down easy later. read more

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I've seen the negative reviews and I've never had a bad meal here. This is the perfect place to impress your friends. Portions are huge and the food is comforting. We started with the kashk e bademjan and tahdig with fesenjan. We also ordered a Shamshiri plate with the two beef kabobs and a lamb shank. It was the perfect variety of food and an explosion of flavors. This place is as authentic as it comes and has been around forever. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Try and come for an early lunch or be prepared to wait a bit. This place is not super casual but not super fancy. Just an overall solid spot for Persian food. read more

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First time back in over 2 years, and the overall experience was excellent. The 3 of us started with the salad with the cucumbers, onions, etc (can't remember the name) and it was delicious. Then, we shared the chicken and rice and again, it was great. Chicken had a bit of a charbroiled taste (one of us actually used the term lighter fluid, but I didn't think that at all), and overall it was delicious. Our server was wonderful (had a beautiful smile!) and the service was prompt and efficient. Next time we'll explore more of the menu! read more

Since 1981. Shamshiri grill is located on the stretch of Westwood Blvd. known as "Tehrangeles"; it's nestled in a fun and walkable area full of middle eastern markets, Persian ice cream stores and Farsi bookstores. The interior has tiled floors, comfy wooden chairs with soft leather cushions, clean stone tables, and walls painted in deep shades of red which give it a festive feel for lunch and a romantic glow at night for dinner. Very personable staff and great service. It has a glass-enclosed kitchen with natural mesquite charcoal broiler & shawarma machines. Persian food with a Mediterranean style. Large selection of wines and they feature traditional Persian recipes with some nice vegan variations as well. The Shirin Polo (basmati rice with saffron, orange peels, pistachios and almonds) is scrumptious. My go-to dish here is their juicy grilled Khoobideh. I also love the Chicken Kabob, but all the meats they serve are top quality and delicious. Plates come with fresh baked Persian style bread made in their stone oven. They also do catering. No parking lot but there is easy metered parking on Westwood Blvd. and some free parking on nearby residential streets. read more

Shamshiri Grill - Koobideh beef and chicken mixed grill with rice. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant serves up delicious high quality grilled, mesquite broiled meats in generous family style portions. Service was excellent as well; all of the staff greet you warmly whenever you interact with them. We enjoyed the shish kabob (tender filet mignon) and chicken koobideh kabob (flavorful ground chicken seasoned with lemon juice). I highly recommend trying Shamshiri Grill first, despite all of the competition on Westwood Blvd from other Persian restaurants with similar offerings. read more

Been coming here for years but hadn't been back for a long time and I was pleasantly surprised when I came in on a Friday evening and saw the restaurant was packed and filled with about 80% non Persian customers- which means that other cultures are enjoying my native food, which makes me happy. My boyfriend (who is Jamaican) shared the tahdig (crispy rice) with gheyme stew (red based beef yellow lentil stew), mast mosir (yogurt with shallots) and beef koobideh. It was all very tasty and more than enough for us to share. Our server was also very nice and attentive. read more

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The quality of their food is horrible. I end of giving my food to homeless. the kabob is too big instead smaller but better quality read more

I like to take friends and family here if they are craving persian food and a nice sit down experience! The portion sizes are huge and the chicken kabob is super juicy and flavorful. Its always packed inside! And they have the best lunch special, $20 gets you so much food. read more

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We were three families, a total of seven people, and we had a reservation at this restaurant. After dinner, we asked for separate checks so that each family could pay for their own meals, but the restaurant refused our request. What made this especially frustrating is that this was the second time the three families had dined here together and experienced the same problem when it was time to pay. We politely asked them to separate the bill by family, but they would not accommodate us. When three separate families are dining together, it is completely reasonable to want to pay separately. We enjoyed spending time together, but the payment process at the end made the experience unnecessarily stressful and uncomfortable. I really hope the restaurant considers being more flexible with separate checks, especially for groups made up of multiple families. Unfortunately, having the same issue happen twice was very disappointing. read more

If you are ever in the neighborhood, have friends or family over I highly encourage you to visit this gem. It's been around as long as I can remember. It gives you a feeling of nostalgia. The food is always good and never disappoints. In fact it raises the bar. Service is beyond polite and kind. Very professional staff who make you feel at home. Ambience is that of a casual eatery but you can dress up if you like. Come hungry as the portions of enough for two. read more

I have been going to this place for years and the service and food are somewhat inconsistent. When the service is good, it is great and you feel like you are being invited into someone's home. When the service is not great, it is inattentive and forgetful. Same with the food. When the koobideh is great, you want to lick the plate. Other times it is mediocre. My favorite however is the cherry rice which you can substitute to accompany the koobideh. My other favorites are the yogurt with nuts and currants and Shirazi salad which is tart and packs a punch. read more

One of the best lunch specials for person food in LA. I frequent here at least once a month for lunch. The in house fresh made bread with butter is amazing. The best deal is hands down the lunch specials if you can make it here during the week. The kabobs are amazing; had the boneless chicken, beef koobideh and filet today. Would recommend all three. The staff is very friendly and it doesn't get usually too loud in the main dining room. It's also nice that you can see all the kebabs being cooked from your seat inside the restaurant over a charcoal grill. read more

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I love the food , but would not recommend ordering over the phone. I received the wrong order and the manager would not apologize or give me the food , it was what i order they gave my order incorect for the 5th time!!!! I am in complete discust with the them!!!!! Sad hat they are such idiots i can go on and on. read more

Food was awesome service was excellent and was great. Probably the best Persian food around.