We had a really enjoyable dinner at Shamshiri Persian Restaurant tonight. We ordered the koobideh kebab and the lamb shank, and both dishes were incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly prepared. The service was also wonderful. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they even treated us to complimentary tea at the end of the meal, which was a very nice touch. I would absolutely recommend this place and look forward to coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian McDonnell
4/5 times they are excellent. Today was just one of those days I ordered when they first opened and food was off- almost heated from the night before. Unsure what happened but this is mainly for the owners to read. I will be back as traditionally stellar but this compelled me to write a review to see what happened in the kitchen AM 2/20/26 for koobideh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Leilani Rylee
We visited Shamshiri Restaurant with our family along with the family of one of our American friends. We had not made a reservation ahead of time, but the front staff were extremely gracious and managed to seat us at a nice table. Even though many tables were already booked, they still welcomed us with genuine warmth.
The food was excellent and the service team did a wonderful job taking care of us. It was our American friends first time trying Persian cuisine and they ended up loving everything they tasted. The dishes also came out quickly and each one was full of flavor. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience for all of us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dale Abbey
My family and I went to Shamshiri Restaurant today and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food tasted amazing and you could really tell it was made with care and quality ingredients. Every dish had rich flavor and was very enjoyable.
The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly welcoming and very attentive which made us feel relaxed and taken care of throughout our visit. We left feeling very happy with the entire experience and would absolutely recommend this restaurant to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara A.J.
Horrible experience. Horrible customer service. Staff are not polite specially during rush hour. Waited for 90 minutes. They got our order but never served us. Not even our appetizer. Not even water. Anytime I followed up they said you need to wait. They served many who came after us and after I raised them they did not accept. We ultimately left after 90 minutes of waiting with no food.
Moe Ahmadi
This place is very unorganized. Waited a long time to get seated and took a long time to get the food ordered. When they brought the food to the table, one order was missing! When we received the bill the missing food was added to the bill. 😳 . We brought it to their attention and requested the bill to be adjusted . Also, the bathroom did not have any soap and lacking paper towels!!! It was brought to their attention. They did not pay much attention for refill. The management should pay more attention to the quality of service, the food, and the atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Narges A.J.
We set there for 2 hours, not even get a glass water on our table.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Arash Rahimi
This restaurant needs professional management specially during puck time. Food took so long to get ready The owner is rude and not apologizing. I don't recommend this restuarent.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Saeed Rabbanifar
Very rude staff. Zero customer service and reception manners. Very poor management. We waited 1.5 hours and half of our order never came and the owner/manager was not even responsive and would talk back rudely. Unbelievable!
We had an amazing time eating here. Everything we ordered tasted fantastic and the way each dish was served made it even more enjoyable. The space itself felt cozy and inviting, which made it a great spot to sit back and enjoy good food with friends.
There were 7 of us, and from start to finish the service was outstanding. The staff was thoughtful, patient, and always ready to help. Our server in particular really stood out. He was warm, attentive, and very professional, making sure we were comfortable and taken care of the entire time. His kindness and attention to detail truly made the experience even better.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who appreciates delicious food, a laid back atmosphere, and genuinely great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isiah Aleah
I went to Shamshiri with a few of my Persian friends recently and they kept telling me I was in for a treat. They were absolutely right. I started with Ash Reshte and I honestly do not think I have ever had a soup that good in my life. Everything about it stood out. The flavor was deep and comforting the aroma was amazing the texture was perfect and you could really tell it was made with wholesome healthy ingredients. It was so satisfying that I immediately fell in love with it. For my main dish I ordered the kebab soltani and somehow it managed to be just as impressive as the soup if not even better. The meat was tender juicy and full of flavor and every bite was better than the last. It felt like the perfect follow up to such an incredible starter. Between the food the atmosphere and the overall experience Shamshiri completely won me over. From now on this is my go to spot whenever I am craving Persian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyrone Dangelo
I went to Shamshiri for the first time today and honestly I am still thinking about how good the food was. I ordered the baghali polo and it was pure perfection. The rice was fluffy and fragrant and everything on the plate was cooked just right. Every bite was comforting and full of flavor. I also tried something new for the first time in my life called Tatik and wow I did not expect to love it this much. It was unbelievably crispy on the outside and so tasty inside. I kept reaching for more without even realizing it. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal.
On top of the great food the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. The staff was friendly and welcoming and made my first visit feel special. I am so glad I finally tried this place because I will definitely be coming back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alireza Payande
Poor service, and the food quality was only average. The grilled tomatoes even seemed expired
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Malik Cynthia
Shamshiri Grill has easily become my personal pick for the best Persian food in Los Angeles. Every time I come here it feels comforting and exciting at the same time. They somehow manage to keep things familiar while still impressing you with how good everything tastes. That kind of consistency is rare. I am especially obsessed with their Soltani. The smell alone gets you excited before the plate even hits the table. The rice has just the right touch of saffron and the whole dish feels filling and flavorful without being overwhelming. It is honestly one of the best versions of Soltani I have had anywhere. The kabob koobideh also deserves serious praise. It is always juicy soft and cooked perfectly. You can tell the seasoning is done with intention because the flavor of the meat really shines instead of being covered up.
I find myself recommending Shamshiri Grill all the time because it never fails. If you are on the hunt for truly great Persian food in LA this place should be at the top of your list.
We had a really enjoyable dinner at Shamshiri Persian Restaurant tonight. We ordered the koobideh kebab and the lamb shank, and both dishes were incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly prepared.
The service was also wonderful. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they even treated us to complimentary tea at the end of the meal, which was a very nice touch. I would absolutely recommend this place and look forward to coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
4/5 times they are excellent. Today was just one of those days I ordered when they first opened and food was off- almost heated from the night before. Unsure what happened but this is mainly for the owners to read. I will be back as traditionally stellar but this compelled me to write a review to see what happened in the kitchen AM 2/20/26 for koobideh.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We visited Shamshiri Restaurant with our family along with the family of one of our American friends. We had not made a reservation ahead of time, but the front staff were extremely gracious and managed to seat us at a nice table. Even though many tables were already booked, they still welcomed us with genuine warmth.
The food was excellent and the service team did a wonderful job taking care of us. It was our American friends first time trying Persian cuisine and they ended up loving everything they tasted. The dishes also came out quickly and each one was full of flavor. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience for all of us
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I went to Shamshiri Restaurant today and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food tasted amazing and you could really tell it was made with care and quality ingredients. Every dish had rich flavor and was very enjoyable.
The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly welcoming and very attentive which made us feel relaxed and taken care of throughout our visit. We left feeling very happy with the entire experience and would absolutely recommend this restaurant to others.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible experience. Horrible customer service. Staff are not polite specially during rush hour. Waited for 90 minutes. They got our order but never served us. Not even our appetizer. Not even water. Anytime I followed up they said you need to wait. They served many who came after us and after I raised them they did not accept. We ultimately left after 90 minutes of waiting with no food.
This place is very unorganized. Waited a long time to get seated and took a long time to get the food ordered. When they brought the food to the table, one order was missing! When we received the bill the missing food was added to the bill. 😳 . We brought it to their attention and requested the bill to be adjusted . Also, the bathroom did not have any soap and lacking paper towels!!! It was brought to their attention. They did not pay much attention for refill. The management should pay more attention to the quality of service, the food, and the atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
We set there for 2 hours, not even get a glass water on our table.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant needs professional management specially during puck time.
Food took so long to get ready
The owner is rude and not apologizing.
I don't recommend this restuarent.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Very rude staff. Zero customer service and reception manners. Very poor management. We waited 1.5 hours and half of our order never came and the owner/manager was not even responsive and would talk back rudely. Unbelievable!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Good middle east food, a bit pricey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
We had an amazing time eating here. Everything we ordered tasted fantastic and the way each dish was served made it even more enjoyable. The space itself felt cozy and inviting, which made it a great spot to sit back and enjoy good food with friends.
There were 7 of us, and from start to finish the service was outstanding. The staff was thoughtful, patient, and always ready to help. Our server in particular really stood out. He was warm, attentive, and very professional, making sure we were comfortable and taken care of the entire time. His kindness and attention to detail truly made the experience even better.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who appreciates delicious food, a laid back atmosphere, and genuinely great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Shamshiri with a few of my Persian friends recently and they kept telling me I was in for a treat. They were absolutely right. I started with Ash Reshte and I honestly do not think I have ever had a soup that good in my life. Everything about it stood out. The flavor was deep and comforting the aroma was amazing the texture was perfect and you could really tell it was made with wholesome healthy ingredients. It was so satisfying that I immediately fell in love with it.
For my main dish I ordered the kebab soltani and somehow it managed to be just as impressive as the soup if not even better. The meat was tender juicy and full of flavor and every bite was better than the last. It felt like the perfect follow up to such an incredible starter.
Between the food the atmosphere and the overall experience Shamshiri completely won me over. From now on this is my go to spot whenever I am craving Persian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went to Shamshiri for the first time today and honestly I am still thinking about how good the food was. I ordered the baghali polo and it was pure perfection. The rice was fluffy and fragrant and everything on the plate was cooked just right. Every bite was comforting and full of flavor. I also tried something new for the first time in my life called Tatik and wow I did not expect to love it this much. It was unbelievably crispy on the outside and so tasty inside. I kept reaching for more without even realizing it. It was easily one of the highlights of the meal.
On top of the great food the whole experience was smooth and enjoyable. The staff was friendly and welcoming and made my first visit feel special. I am so glad I finally tried this place because I will definitely be coming back again soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poor service, and the food quality was only average. The grilled tomatoes even seemed expired
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Shamshiri Grill has easily become my personal pick for the best Persian food in Los Angeles. Every time I come here it feels comforting and exciting at the same time. They somehow manage to keep things familiar while still impressing you with how good everything tastes. That kind of consistency is rare. I am especially obsessed with their Soltani. The smell alone gets you excited before the plate even hits the table. The rice has just the right touch of saffron and the whole dish feels filling and flavorful without being overwhelming. It is honestly one of the best versions of Soltani I have had anywhere.
The kabob koobideh also deserves serious praise. It is always juicy soft and cooked perfectly. You can tell the seasoning is done with intention because the flavor of the meat really shines instead of being covered up.
I find myself recommending Shamshiri Grill all the time because it never fails. If you are on the hunt for truly great Persian food in LA this place should be at the top of your list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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