I recently dined at this fantastic Persian restaurant, Shamshiri, and was thoroughly impressed. The menu boasts a wide variety of authentic Persian dishes, including the flavorful Ahe-E-Must, Ash-E-Joe, and the renowned Ash-E-Reshteh. For vegetarian diners, there are plenty of delectable entrée options available that are sure to satisfy.Shamshiri is a welcoming family restaurant known for its generous portion sizes that are perfect for sharing. In addition to their regular menu, they offer daily specials and lunch specials, adding even more variety to the dining experience.The food itself was a delightful culinary experience, bursting with flavor in every bite. The entrees, which range from $16.99 to about $20.00 per plate on average, offer great value for the quality and portion sizes provided. The service was top-notch, with attentive and efficient staff ensuring a pleasant dining experience.The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with ample space for guests to enjoy their meal al fresco. An added bonus is that they welcome pets in the outdoor seating area, making it a great spot for pet owners to dine with their furry companions.Overall, Shamshiri is a gem of a restaurant that excels in both its cuisine and service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy delicious Persian fare in a warm and inviting setting at a reasonable price point.Vegetarian options: They offer 6 to 8 vegetarian dishes on their menu.Parking: Plenty of parking behind the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: They do have a kid menu.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant does have a wheelchair wramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Golnaz Jaferian
Good food and big portionVery nice staffHighly recommended for Persian food ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shamshiri, Special Kebab Dish, Chicken Barg
Ana Grey
It was rainy evening but we didn't change our plan. We had a fantastic experience at Shamshiri Restaurant. Wonderful people, i highly recommend this restaurant. The food was amazing, special thanks to chef. Two and half hour of wonderful time. this was our first time and and we looking forward for many many.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael
Great lunch specials! I always gravitate to the koobideh and the house made doogh. Delicious.
Waiting for food more than 40 minutes .after 40 minutes come and told us oooh we lost the order we have to wait for 10 to 20 more minutes more to start new
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Faraj Asgari
Great persian food, it is not flashy or too popular, but the food was great and service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Villicana
The filet mignon (shish kabob) had a strange smell to it and was extremely chewy which was extremely bad quality for the price. The chicken had a good texture but had zero flavor even when I added salt and somaq. I will definitely not return. I just regret not mentioning anything to the manager when I was there…
Jessi
Awesome service, people working here are very nice and have manners. The food is delicious. I eat here or get to go 2x a week at least.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Garen Alaverdian
Food is delicious and staff is friendly. They offer live music sometimes which is a bonus.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchair access.
Consistent. Flavorful. Excellent quality ingredients. This restaurant is perfection every single time. After 15+ years of eating here, this review is long overdue. My go to dishes are the white fish, Cornish game hen, chicken and lamb kabobs. The white fish is juicy, flaky, and soft. It's far above the competition. The proteins are always juicy and tender. I recommend upgrading to their specialty rice. The service is attentive and warm. I don't understand why this place has lower reviews than the surrounding competition. It's hands down better than salt and olive close by.
Vahe Shahoian
By FAR the best and most authentic Persian food outside of my mom’s kitchen. I can eat here everyday and never get tired of all the flavors offered by shamshiri. Skip raffis, skip Shiraz, go straight here and never look back. The luleh w baghali polo is my go to and it’s to die for!They also offer vegetarian options (if you’re into that) are kid friendly and parking is super easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ash Reshte, Zereshk Polo with Chicken Kabob, Special Kebab Dish, Fresenjan Chicken with Basmati Rice, Ground Beef Kabob, Chicken Koobideh, Vegetarian Sabzi Polo, Gormeh Sabzi, Salad, Shamshiri, Dolmeh, Fish, Vegetarian Zereshk Polo, Hummus, Khoresh, Chicken Barg, Green Salad with Lemon & Herbs, Zereshk Polo, Faloudeh
Tadeh Avanessian
This is the go to place for kabob! Don’t waste your time looking for another location. Try it for yourself and you won’t leave anything on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zereshk Polo with Chicken Kabob
Ana R.
I am a customer of this place for many many years. I always received an excellent service in the past. The new owner, Mehrzad, is a rude, impersonal with no customer service skills. On the other side, I really appreciate Shahram who works in this restaurant for many years. He has the best customer service, he is approachable, friendly and always gives us the best service. I will give 3 stars to this business only for the good service that we get from Shahram. If it would be possible, I would give zero star to Mehrzad, the owner. He needs to change either his attitude or go work somewhere else. Before going there, ask what days is Shahram in, then go enjoy your food.
I recently dined at this fantastic Persian restaurant, Shamshiri, and was thoroughly impressed. The menu boasts a wide variety of authentic Persian dishes, including the flavorful Ahe-E-Must, Ash-E-Joe, and the renowned Ash-E-Reshteh. For vegetarian diners, there are plenty of delectable entrée options available that are sure to satisfy.Shamshiri is a welcoming family restaurant known for its generous portion sizes that are perfect for sharing. In addition to their regular menu, they offer daily specials and lunch specials, adding even more variety to the dining experience.The food itself was a delightful culinary experience, bursting with flavor in every bite. The entrees, which range from $16.99 to about $20.00 per plate on average, offer great value for the quality and portion sizes provided. The service was top-notch, with attentive and efficient staff ensuring a pleasant dining experience.The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with ample space for guests to enjoy their meal al fresco. An added bonus is that they welcome pets in the outdoor seating area, making it a great spot for pet owners to dine with their furry companions.Overall, Shamshiri is a gem of a restaurant that excels in both its cuisine and service. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy delicious Persian fare in a warm and inviting setting at a reasonable price point.Vegetarian options: They offer 6 to 8 vegetarian dishes on their menu.Parking: Plenty of parking behind the restaurant.Kid-friendliness: They do have a kid menu.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant does have a wheelchair wramp.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and big portionVery nice staffHighly recommended for Persian food ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shamshiri, Special Kebab Dish, Chicken Barg
It was rainy evening but we didn't change our plan. We had a fantastic experience at Shamshiri Restaurant. Wonderful people, i highly recommend this restaurant. The food was amazing, special thanks to chef. Two and half hour of wonderful time. this was our first time and and we looking forward for many many.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great lunch specials! I always gravitate to the koobideh and the house made doogh. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ground Beef Kabob, Chicken Koobideh, Hummus, Cherry Rice
Great food.
Waiting for food more than 40 minutes .after 40 minutes come and told us oooh we lost the order we have to wait for 10 to 20 more minutes more to start new
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great persian food, it is not flashy or too popular, but the food was great and service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The filet mignon (shish kabob) had a strange smell to it and was extremely chewy which was extremely bad quality for the price. The chicken had a good texture but had zero flavor even when I added salt and somaq. I will definitely not return. I just regret not mentioning anything to the manager when I was there…
Awesome service, people working here are very nice and have manners. The food is delicious. I eat here or get to go 2x a week at least.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious and staff is friendly. They offer live music sometimes which is a bonus.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchair access.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ground Beef Kabob, Salad, Shamshiri, Chicken Barg
Restaurantji Recommends
Best middle eastern food in. Glendale. Love it, very authentic and the quality is nothing to joke about definitely leaving stuffed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Koobideh, Salad, Shamshiri, Khoresh, Chicken Barg
Consistent. Flavorful. Excellent quality ingredients. This restaurant is perfection every single time. After 15+ years of eating here, this review is long overdue. My go to dishes are the white fish, Cornish game hen, chicken and lamb kabobs. The white fish is juicy, flaky, and soft. It's far above the competition. The proteins are always juicy and tender. I recommend upgrading to their specialty rice. The service is attentive and warm. I don't understand why this place has lower reviews than the surrounding competition. It's hands down better than salt and olive close by.
By FAR the best and most authentic Persian food outside of my mom’s kitchen. I can eat here everyday and never get tired of all the flavors offered by shamshiri. Skip raffis, skip Shiraz, go straight here and never look back. The luleh w baghali polo is my go to and it’s to die for!They also offer vegetarian options (if you’re into that) are kid friendly and parking is super easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ash Reshte, Zereshk Polo with Chicken Kabob, Special Kebab Dish, Fresenjan Chicken with Basmati Rice, Ground Beef Kabob, Chicken Koobideh, Vegetarian Sabzi Polo, Gormeh Sabzi, Salad, Shamshiri, Dolmeh, Fish, Vegetarian Zereshk Polo, Hummus, Khoresh, Chicken Barg, Green Salad with Lemon & Herbs, Zereshk Polo, Faloudeh
This is the go to place for kabob! Don’t waste your time looking for another location. Try it for yourself and you won’t leave anything on the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zereshk Polo with Chicken Kabob
I am a customer of this place for many many years. I always received an excellent service in the past. The new owner, Mehrzad, is a rude, impersonal with no customer service skills. On the other side, I really appreciate Shahram who works in this restaurant for many years. He has the best customer service, he is approachable, friendly and always gives us the best service. I will give 3 stars to this business only for the good service that we get from Shahram. If it would be possible, I would give zero star to Mehrzad, the owner. He needs to change either his attitude or go work somewhere else. Before going there, ask what days is Shahram in, then go enjoy your food.