The Best Persian Restaurants in Southern California
Explore the top Iranian restaurants in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and across SoCal. From kabobs to tahdig, discover authentic Persian food and Iranian cuisine at these must-visit spots in Southern California. Think your restaurant should be on the list of best Persian food in Southern California? Click here to submit your business for review.
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Darya
In Orange County, Darya offers an extensive menu of Persian classics, such as zereshk polo ba morgh, and is renowned for serving the best kabobs in the SoCal area. The restaurant also features a full bar, a cozy lounge, and a private banquet hall accommodating up to 100 guests, perfect for special occasions.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $25
Yelp Rating: 4.2
Raffi's
Raffi's Place, located in Glendale, is a staple for Persian cuisine lovers. Known for its generous portions and authentic flavors, Raffi's offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy a variety of traditional dishes.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $23
Yelp Rating: 4.4
Aria Restaurant
Situated in Westwood, Aria Restaurant features traditional Persian dishes with a modern twist, such as khoresh bademjan and chelo kabob, providing a delightful dining experience.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $18
Yelp Rating: 4.6
Shamshiri
Located in West LA, Shamshiri serves generous portions of Persian comfort food, including stews like ghormeh sabzi and lamb shank, served with basmati rice.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $22
Yelp Rating: 3.8
House of Kabab
In San Diego, House of Kabab is known for its tender kabobs, including koobideh and barg, served with freshly baked bread and flavorful dips.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $24
Yelp Rating: 3.9
Sadaf
In LA, Sadaf offers refined Persian cuisine, featuring joojeh kabob and khoresh gheymeh, prepared with quality ingredients.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $25
Yelp Rating: 4.2
BB Sara
Tucked away in the San Fernando Valley, BB Sara offers homestyle Persian cooking, with dishes like tahdig and gheimeh stew, served with basmati rice and vegetables.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $-
Yelp Rating: 4.6
Javan
A popular West LA destination, Javan serves traditional Persian dishes, including chelo kabob and khoresh fesenjan, in a welcoming environment.
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Koobideh Plate Cost: $26
Yelp Rating: 4.3
