Iran - London

A beautiful experience that took me to the motherland. The place is quite small but intimate and welcoming. The food was bursting with flavor. We got chicken with and without bone, but so juicy and well cooked, beef and minced lamb with a side of salad shirazi and masteh mooseer. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the salad shirizi which lacked any seasoning, but it was fairly easy to mix with a ton of lemon some olive oil and copious amounts of salt and pepper. All in all a fantastic experience!

Three years later and I sat down at Iran Restaurant, looked at the menu, and thought Wow, I don 't remember it being this expensive . There 's a reason for that: it wasn 't. With its aloof-bordering-on-rude service and a host of other nearby places serving essentially the same fare for less my 2022 visit to Iran Restaurant will likely be my last. The charming Shepherd Market location can 't make up for the fact that almost everything on the menu here is now priced at £40 and though the Fesenjan £35; chicken in a walnut and pomegranate sauce) was excellent, the Kebab Koobdeh £35) still has the little unappealing bits of gristle that it did 3 years ago. Into a UK inflation calculator I input the cost of that Koobideh in 2019 as recorded in my earlier review. Accounting for inflation, that same dish should cost £20 today so the £35 now being charged is really quite a leap. Next time in this area I will eat at one of the other nearby places serving this fare. They 're both better and more reasonably priced.

The plate was a little too big just for myself. Delicious! Absolutely loved the lamb!

Been here twice. Second time by accident. This place does not live up to the positive reviews. Food average to below average. Lamb is very gamey. Tabuleh surprisingly thr worst unseasoned tabuleh I ever had. No mezze platter. You have to order relatively big dishes. Service and location are good. Won't be back.

I had the most delightful experience at Iran restaurant in London! The cozy atmosphere instantly made me feel at home, and the exceptional manager ensured every detail was perfect. A special shoutout to the caring Egyptian server who spoke Farsi fluently their warmth added a unique touch to the dining experience. The food was outstanding, with flavors that transported me to Iran. The remarkable bread and shallot yogurt were highlights that left a lasting impression. I can 't wait to return for another memorable meal!