Having been related by marriage to Persian relatives, we have been immersed in great Persian home cooked meals - this place does a great credit to those wonderful home cooking meal we have had! I loved their game hen dinners, the kabob, gormeh Sabsi, polos, etc. Everything very good and the service very efficient and professional!
Jatin M.
Had lunch here earlier this week while I was in town. Saw great reviews online but I was surprised to find an empty restaurant at 1pm. I guess they have changed their name and are now called Sadef. I decided to go with shish chicken kabob late with a side of salad. Food came about in 15 mins and the chicken was so tender and delicious. Their system was down so they couldn't charge my credit card right away but swiped it charge later which you avoid all you can. The lunch plate was a little pricey at $16. The service though was great.
Sam V.
One of my favorite Persian restaurants when I'm deep in LA. I love their chicken Kabobs, very authentic flavors. Their Fesenjon stew was delicious on my crispy tadig appetizer. I actually got to meet the new owner, Sadaf. She had already done some revamping of the place, it looks much better. She was very kind and excited to be there. It's going to be the second Sadaf Restaurant in LA. I haven't been to her Encino location, but I will give it a try. I'm excited to bring my family back here with me, so they can try the great food, and experience the hospitality we received from Sadaf. Prices were good for the large portions we ordered.
Mina D.
Great food! I got take out from them, because were were staying some where close by. The food was very delicious. The chicken koobideh was amazing too, I wasn't gonna order that but my husband insisted and I'm glad we did!
Lee P.
Consistently great food. Each time we go I try a new dish, and the new item doesn't disappoint. Now it's hard to choose what I want because everything I ordered is so delicious. Very nice clean restaurant and the service is great.
John Otte
Excellent food and service! Elegant atmosphere.
Aaron A.
Ordered lunch takeout for a customer and they were very pleased. The meat was very moist and packed with flavor. They do a really good job and I will be back!
Ken O.
Food and service was quite good but the music was so loud we could not carry on a conversation at the table. Will not be back on a Saturday night. Great lunch place though.
Nazy J.
This place is a hit or miss for sure .... the service is horrrrrrrible ... the food is mediocre ... and the ambience is just alright. My brother likes to go here with his family so I sometimes accompany him to his persian restaurants and I must say I just truly don't care for the service . The owner is nice but waiting around to flag him down for anything is just annoying and tiring
Steve S.
1st time here tonight The food is AWESOME !! 5 Star experience The services was great also.
Had a very good experience with this restaurant, everything was very delicious. So happy to find this restaurant . Also, I like their deserts , very fresh and delicious . Wish I could find this restaurant earlier. They have singer on Saturday night which is fantastic. If you like Persian food, definitely I recommend this restaurant to you ,enjoy
Debra A.
Darband's is an Amazing Restaurant the food is so delicious, fresh and has so much flavor! The restaurant is very clean and is lovely very nice inside and the service is great! We have been coming here for many years! It is the Best Persian Restaurant I have ever been too! Great Service always! We all love this restaurant! Great selection and great prices and they serve allot of food! I love the salmon dinner and some of my family loves the chicken and beef! The salads are so good and the cucumber yogurt with mint is delicious! Love the persian bread too! Everything is delicious!
David C.
I've came here for their lunch special before and had a good experience so I brought my gf here for our anniversary. It was surprisingly empty for a Friday night. Great service and taste! Generous portions. It'll be a regular spot for us. Everyone should come to support this place!
Naz P.
We only get takeout from them and the food is always fresh and hot which is a big plus, especially with Persian food. I recommend their beef filet kabob and their bone-in chicken kabobs. Their Shirazi salad is delicious, too!
Alok B.
Excellent food. Excellent decor. Sports bar too. Very reasonable prices. Excellent customer service. This is a gem of a place. I'll make sure I keep coming back.
Having been related by marriage to Persian relatives, we have been immersed in great Persian home cooked meals - this place does a great credit to those wonderful home cooking meal we have had! I loved their game hen dinners, the kabob, gormeh Sabsi, polos, etc. Everything very good and the service very efficient and professional!
Had lunch here earlier this week while I was in town. Saw great reviews online but I was surprised to find an empty restaurant at 1pm. I guess they have changed their name and are now called Sadef. I decided to go with shish chicken kabob late with a side of salad. Food came about in 15 mins and the chicken was so tender and delicious. Their system was down so they couldn't charge my credit card right away but swiped it charge later which you avoid all you can. The lunch plate was a little pricey at $16. The service though was great.
One of my favorite Persian restaurants when I'm deep in LA. I love their chicken Kabobs, very authentic flavors. Their Fesenjon stew was delicious on my crispy tadig appetizer. I actually got to meet the new owner, Sadaf. She had already done some revamping of the place, it looks much better. She was very kind and excited to be there. It's going to be the second Sadaf Restaurant in LA. I haven't been to her Encino location, but I will give it a try. I'm excited to bring my family back here with me, so they can try the great food, and experience the hospitality we received from Sadaf. Prices were good for the large portions we ordered.
Great food! I got take out from them, because were were staying some where close by. The food was very delicious. The chicken koobideh was amazing too, I wasn't gonna order that but my husband insisted and I'm glad we did!
Consistently great food. Each time we go I try a new dish, and the new item doesn't disappoint. Now it's hard to choose what I want because everything I ordered is so delicious. Very nice clean restaurant and the service is great.
Excellent food and service! Elegant atmosphere.
Ordered lunch takeout for a customer and they were very pleased. The meat was very moist and packed with flavor. They do a really good job and I will be back!
Food and service was quite good but the music was so loud we could not carry on a conversation at the table. Will not be back on a Saturday night. Great lunch place though.
This place is a hit or miss for sure .... the service is horrrrrrrible ... the food is mediocre ... and the ambience is just alright. My brother likes to go here with his family so I sometimes accompany him to his persian restaurants and I must say I just truly don't care for the service . The owner is nice but waiting around to flag him down for anything is just annoying and tiring
1st time here tonight The food is AWESOME !! 5 Star experience The services was great also.
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Had a very good experience with this restaurant, everything was very delicious. So happy to find this restaurant . Also, I like their deserts , very fresh and delicious . Wish I could find this restaurant earlier. They have singer on Saturday night which is fantastic. If you like Persian food, definitely I recommend this restaurant to you ,enjoy
Darband's is an Amazing Restaurant the food is so delicious, fresh and has so much flavor! The restaurant is very clean and is lovely very nice inside and the service is great! We have been coming here for many years! It is the Best Persian Restaurant I have ever been too! Great Service always! We all love this restaurant! Great selection and great prices and they serve allot of food! I love the salmon dinner and some of my family loves the chicken and beef! The salads are so good and the cucumber yogurt with mint is delicious! Love the persian bread too! Everything is delicious!
I've came here for their lunch special before and had a good experience so I brought my gf here for our anniversary. It was surprisingly empty for a Friday night. Great service and taste! Generous portions. It'll be a regular spot for us. Everyone should come to support this place!
We only get takeout from them and the food is always fresh and hot which is a big plus, especially with Persian food. I recommend their beef filet kabob and their bone-in chicken kabobs. Their Shirazi salad is delicious, too!
Excellent food. Excellent decor. Sports bar too. Very reasonable prices. Excellent customer service. This is a gem of a place. I'll make sure I keep coming back.