Lavash
Category: Middle Eastern [Edit]
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset511 Irving St
(between 6th Ave & 7th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 664-5555
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Beer & Wine Only
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49 Reviews for Lavash
Lavash displaced one of my favorite SF eateries, La Avenida. However, I found the service to be very pleasing, and the plates of food to match up very well with the price range. Definitely another place that I will check out again for dinner.
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Lavash is amazing. So amazing that they are expanding! They should be opening up next door, I was told when I went to obtain my favorite koobideh kabob, during the second week of April.
I hope I can make it till then.
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It's not all together surprising to see so many strong reviews for this place but I suppose if there were demographics listed alongside these reviews, a precious small percentage of them would turn up to be Iranian or people who have had the good fortune of having terrific Persian food.
I was very disappointed in this restaurant's food despite being very eager to try it out, finally.
They recently expanded and moved next door to accomodate more 'sit down' areas which was definitely a good idea as it was previously set up really only for take out....FYI, Persian food is best when eaten warm and right off the grill so kudos to them for expanding their place.
Unfortunately, they're limited by a very disappointing cook who clearly has no idea how to prepare Persian food.
First sign of an authentic Persian restaurant and how much they aspire to quality cuisine is the nature of their rice...And not only if they are using high quality long grain Basmati rice but if it is cooked well...What distinguishes Persian rice from any other in the world, IMHO, is the amazing aroma and fluffiness of it...The rice here is very marginal and even Maykadeh produced more authentic rice.
The main dishes...If rice is #1 in terms of signs of a great Persian restaurant, the kabobs are 1A....And, this is a 'bread & butter' for a Persian restaurant that wants to survive past the initial curiosity phase with a restaurant in an otherwise quality depraved area for restaurants in the Inner Sunset of SF...And the kabobs here really were quite terrible.
Barg or the filet/sirloin kabob is probably to Iranians what the hamburger is to Americans, it's a quintessential staple and barometer for good cooking...But even an Iranian at home could whip up Barg that would dwarf the ones done so poorly at Lavash...Not even touting the virtues of having Niman Ranch meat saved an over grilled and poorly tenderized skewer of kabob...It didn't taste like the typical kind of barg, it was dry and clearly overcooked...And the portions of the barg pieces were miniscule in comparison to how they are typically cooked and probably explains to some degree how easily it dried out and got overcooked....Incredibly disappointing.
The chicken kabobs were similarly disappointing although slightly better than the barg...Still overcooked, still poorly seasoned (Tasted as if it had simply been basted in seasoning rather than actually properly marinated).
The prawns kabob is not a typical Iranian fare but 3 small prawns in a Prawns kabob dish for $9.95?....Ridiculous...And, yes, overcooked & dried out as well.
Is it all terrible?...I can only say that the grilled vegetables were pretty good but that hardly accounts for much in the bigger picture here...The main elements to a successful Persian restaurant, their rice & kabobs, were atrocious.
Disappointing too because the family establishment is run by a seemingly sweet family and the Inner Sunset area is in dire need of an improvement in the local fare...Unfortunately, this has to be the worst example of Persian food in the city...If you are skeptical, all it would take is a sampling of either Leila's (Crocker Gallery), Alborz or Maykadeh (North Beach) to get just an idea of what proper Persian food actually tastes like...And they're not even the cream of the crop for the Bay Area...South Bay has some fantastic places for Persian food.
I was excited to see some Persian good come into the area but the owners of this establishment have to put in a new cook and re-do their preparations if they intend to survive...Always a good barometer for how good an ethnic cuisine is, is to check out just how many Middle Eastern people are actually eating there...I suspect within a month or so, you won't find one there.
Reaaaally disappointing
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So Lavash has essentially traded spaces with La Avvenida and in return has received a wonderfully renovated, warm, golden space-complete with romantic fireplace and corner booths. Some perks:
-Bigger, better menu
-Seating for more than 10 people
-Delicious food.
We start with the roasted eggplant and lavash squares. My dinner partners gobbled it all up. It's a delicious creamy, smoky mix of charred, mashed eggplant, herbs and what looks like a saffron or yogurt creme and olive oil on top. Definitely delicious. Served warm, a great way to start a meal.
Entrees: Beef tenderloin (Barg) w/ lavash, rice, grilled tomato and herbs. Simple, well cooked. Even though the beef was medium well, it still retained a lot of flavor and juices. My only wish was that I had gotten some tzasiki (Greek I know) or other dipping sauce for moisture. I ate a lot of the beef sort of korean style, wrapping the leaves of basil and mint around the beef before devouring.
Chicken kabab and lamb/beef meatball kabab-chicken was nice and moist colored with tumeric. My dinner parter refused to give up any of her meatball. So sad.
Chicken fessanjoon: chicken stewed in a pomegranate sauce. Tangy, I'm not sure how close to traditional this actually was, but the flavors were saucy and rich-almost raisin like.
Dessert was the BEST part. We had a slice of the homemade baklava and the Persian ice cream-which the owner said was saffron and pistachio, but I personally could taste rose. First of all, the baklava was a nice, pie wedge shaped piece - good to share, but why would you share unless you had to?! Honey, nuts and BUTTER-so delicious together. None of that rancid butter taste that you can get from baklava that's been sitting around, this stuff was amazing. The ice cream was also incredible-apparently not made in house but by a local artisan. Very rich and has that butter fat cream mouthtaste that tells you this is the real deal-no artificial gum arabics or any of that rigamarole.
I also have to mention their Persian Tea-which has scent notes of bergamot and rose and tastes an awful lot like Earl Grey, but it was this warm brandy color and enhanced the other flavors.
The restaurant was FULL by the time we left at 8:15pm, and I'm sure that tons of people are going to be heading out here as it is now part of the 9th avenue restaurant scene. Parking is INDEED a bitch, so you know, take the train. Still, lovely service, warm interior that's not too fancy.
A tiny little restaurant with three tables built for people the size of gnomes! Luckily, I'm only slightly larger than a gnome, so I enjoyed the experience very much.
Chicken: spicy and tangy... flirted with me as though my husband wasn't sitting right there.
Lamb/beef: shiny and glazed... like my husband's eyes as he blissfully devoured it.
It would be a great place for take out, too. I plan to check out the prawn skewer next time.
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Lavash seems to be closed, perhaps for remodeling since it only had, as one reviewer said, "three tables built for... gnomes."
We visited at noon today, a Saturday, and there was butcher paper in the windows...
I have to provide a rating so I am just going to give it five stars. Someone please let me know if I was mistaken and I'll take down the review.
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I found Heaven in the inner Sunset!! Just thinking about Lavash is making my mouth water!! I have never tasted so much flavor! My poor taste buds have been deprived for far too long! Well...NOT ANYMORE!! Everything we tried was scrumptious, the service was friendly and quick, the prices were VERY affordable and the restaurant was spotless. In speaking with the owner Saeed, I was happy to learn that they will be swapping places with his Mexican restaurant next door, which by the way is also fabulous. This will mean a ton of seating available for the whole family! You haven't lived until you have eaten here.... so what are you waiting for?! Carpe diem!!
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Been to Lavash a couple of times now, and I'm thinking I'll make it a regular destination. The kabobs are good, particularly the chicken, and the baklava is amazing. The prices are very reasonable, and most of the staff are very friendly.
The downsides to Lavash are minor, but you have to know what you're getting into.. It's physical size (seats about 10 max) can make it hard to get in, or somewhat uncomfortable even if you can. I think most people do takeout. In addition, some of the details are a little off. For example, they seem to only have plastic cutlery and bottled beverages since it's primarily a takeout place. Most annoying to me is the extremely limited menu. There are zero mezzes, and your appetizers are pretty much limited to fresh herbs with goat cheese (not necessarily recommended). For the main dishes, it's pretty much just the kabobs.
Anyway, with that expectation set, I'd say Lavash is great. If nothing else, I'd say definitely drop in for desert - get some Baklava and some Tea before you head home :)
Awesome. Finally a good Persian place in the city and it's close to where I live. The place is tiny but nicely decorated-probably best suited for take-out but cool for dine in too. Food is great. Portions are huge. Prices are right.
I am even more in love with Lavash now that it has opened in its new space. The owners did a fabulous job with redecorating. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant. My favorite item on the menu is the fesenjoon - chicken in walnut and pomegranate sauce! Any of the kabob dishes will be excellent as well. Service is genuinely gracious and friendly. For those of you who are keeping track, this is just one more place in the City where you can find Niman Ranch meat.
Great food in beautiful new expanded space. And the price is right!
Gwen K.
The Koobideh was delicious.
We enjoyed our dinner at the adjacent Mexican restaurant because the one table in Lavash was occupied.
The right amount and combination of spices made it a simple yet flavorful dinner.
The rice had some sort of butter and/or saffron on top that perfectly complemented the lamb-beef skewers.
Yum.
I can't speak for their beverages, because I bought a Costa Rican beer from the Mexican restaurant where we ate.
Service was great! A pleasant young lady brought our food through some connection between the two restaurants.
Beautiful smile. Thanks! :)
Can't speak for the decor either. Never got more than a peek of the place from outside.
The decor at the Mexican restaurant was really nice!
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I think I only need to say one thing about Lavash: the food was so good that my vegetarian friend kept picking pieces of chicken off my kebab throughout the evening.
I'm having lusty flashbacks to it now...
What a GEM!!! Thanks must go out to my fellow yelpers b/c I hardly go out to this area of town to grab food, but this restaurant made it well worth it.
Some HIGH points:
1) VERY AFFORDABLE - I think that we paid approximately $6.95 per plate (not including beverages or taxes)
2) VERY TASTY - I loved the chicken flavored with lime....EXCELLENT!!! The boyfriends koobideh was good, but I think that the chicken ROCKED!!!
3) Service was quick & friendly
4) Restaurant was clean
Some low points:
1) Parking is a PAIN in this area. Especially in the rain!
2) The restaurant really is tiny. There are three tables that are large enough for three couples.
Me and my wife just ate there and IT IS FANTASTIC! What a pleasant surprise. We had the koobideh (ground lamb-beef skewers) and the barg (seasoned cubed fillet) and they were both delicious. We also had the yoghurt salad which was super fresh and an excellent accompaniment to the kebabs. Very reasonably priced for a full meal really. Can't wait to go back and try their homemade baklava!!!Yum!
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2 people. 1 Koobideh plate and 1 Lamb plate. 1 Shiraz salad and 1 Yogurt Salad. 1 Orangina and 1 hot tea. We shared everything except for the drinks. Delicious, warming, perfect.
There is a small metered parking lot on 7th just North of Irving. At least I think it was on 7th...maybe 6th? Driving around SF trying to find parking when you're not familiar with the city - disorienting. But parking can be difficult in the area so try the lot.
Anyway, the place is tiny. 6 people max. A 4-top and a 2-top table and that's it. We were there around 8pm on a Monday and sat down right away. If you're sitting on the 4-top, which is by the door, and in front of the grill, watch out for the sparks. The again, the sparks/embers were probably flying because the guys were trying to close for the evening.
Take out seems to be popular and probably a good idea giving the size of the place. The portions are good and very filling. For some people it might be enough to share 1 dish but seriously, it's worth getting 2.
I'll be back for sure.
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I'm so f-ing psyched this place opened just 3 blocks away.
The food is fantastic - light and flavorful - much better than a kebab take out place. Some of the best lamb chops (not sure of the Persian name) I've ever eaten.
They just expanded by moving into the larger La Avenida spot next door (La Avenida moved into their old space which was more take out oriented - logical swap).
The chicken is delicious! Moist and well-seasoned. It tasted great with the mint leaves and rice. The menu is very simple with only a few options, but to me that just means they pay extra attention to each dish that is prepared. The place is narrow and cozy. We were able to watch the owner instruct a new employee on how to cook the kabobs while we ate.
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Finally Persian food hits the inner sunset! Mmmmm... koobideh plate and shiraz salad. This food is nice. The only thing that would make it better would be some fresh hot home made lavash instead of out of the package. Really though this is a great addition to the hood. We'll go back.
Value for Monnay!
I love the fact that they took a good Persian restuarant like Alborz or Meykadeh, stripped off the fancy decor, the spacious atmosphere and incogitably high price to deliver a college-style grill and cashier counters, garage space accumulating to a total of 3 two-person tables and increadibly good food for less than 10 bucks a pop.
The BEST part of the entire meal however is their Maast Museer (or garlic yogurt) - Damn, was it thick and good! That combined with their Lavash (flat bread) left an awesome aftertaste in my mouth, which as gross as it may sound tasted pretty good even the morning after :)
The only negative about this place for me was their veggie selection and although I understand that it is indeed a persian restuarant (think tons of meats in the form of kabobs), they can easily expand their selection to include some bademjan or fesenjan...
Very good food for a good price. The plates are satisfying without being crazy big. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean and small but the owner Saeid also owns the Mexican restaurant next door so you can sit down over there and not feel so cramped.
I recommend the barg and koobideh with shiraz salad must-o-mussier. But everything is really good. It is a great place to try and I will keep going back!
I love Lavash and her sister L'avenida. Nice local places and out of selfishness I hope no one travels here to come eat, but it is worth the drive. The food is good and satisfying, I have tried the chicken, the vegetables, the fillet, and the lamb/beef and all have been good. They're closed right now but reopening in L'avenida's space with more menu options and I must admit I cannot wait. Good restaurants NEVER open near me and a hallelujah is necessary.
My ONLY major complaint is this: someone in an earlier review mentioned a Persian restaurant in Westwood (near UCLA) called Shaherizad that has amazing food (and it does) and they make their own "lavash," which is the best part. The bread at Lavash is not so fabulous. If they made their own, like Shaherizad, it would be awesome. But that's also a big endeavor, and they probably won't ever evolve into making their own. Nevertheless, a lavash-upgrade of any kind would help make this place closer to 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I sent my husband to Lavash for take-out.
The food was very delicious. I had chicken skewer with rice, veggies, and the cucumber yogurt. My husband had the lamb-beef skewer which he said was very tasty. We will defiantly be back.
Quick Summary: Great Persian food for the cost-conscious eater!
I went to Lavash about 2 weeks ago with three friends. I read the reviews and was attracted by the low price point. Once we got there I realized two things. It's a Persian Restaurant (i thought it'd be middle eastern ... falafels etc) and the space is TINY. A total of 6 people can dine in. That's it! So, if you're a party of 8, i wouldn't choose this place.
Being of persian heritage, i enjoyed the variety of things they had on their menu. I went for the Koobideh and with that price tag they were damn good. Compared to Shalizar's koobideh it was a bit 'dry-er' , but definitely good. The Mast-o Moussir was also very good.
I can't think of anything that i disliked. Our server was pleasant to talk to, though she had her hands full closing the place, so we didn't chat too much; plus she endured my ill-fated attempts of being funny, so i have to give her credit for that as well. Food arrived without any unusual delay.
Overall i'd say that this the perfect to-go-persian-food-whole-in-the-wall type of place. If you want more 'fancy' stuff, check out Shalizar in San Mateo. if you like garlic & yogurt, get the Mast-o Moussir!!
Tiny cozy simple tasty fare! Came on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after 2 hours of furniture shopping. We went around the block a few times before snagging a prime spot. Score!
The place is so tine that we missed it the first time! Back track and found this VERY clean hole-in-the-wall - very tight quarters. The owner took our order - Koobideh (beef/lamb), Joojeh (chicken) and a cucumber salad - grand total of $21. Not bad for the amount of food you get. No lunch specials.
We sat on the one of the 4 itsy-bitsy-tiny table and watched the owner and his sous chef grill the meat on charcoal - yes - charcoal. The younger gentleman stood by with a large cardboard to fan away the smoke and smell.
The huge platters came with meat, grilled tomato half and rice (no butter for us) over lavash. The Koobideh came with two long rolls of grilled ground beef/lamb while the Joojeh got 5 large chunks of tender succulent chicken on a skewer. We smothered everything with the creamy, refreshing and tangy cucumber yogurt! Great balance to the wonderful spices from the meats. The lavash was nice but it was too soggy to handle.
Customer service was nice. While we were there the owner and his lady companion were having lunch. Next time I'll probably do what they did - have the lavash cut into squares to be used as a wrap.
Give it a try. It's good food and will not break your budget.
THE OWNERS OWN BOTH LAVASH AND L'AVENIDA, AND ARE JUST SWITCHING PLACES -- WILL RE-OPEN EARLY NEXT WEEK!!!
Awesome kabob! Barg (filet mignon), koobideh (minced beef/lamb), joojeh (chicken) -- all impeccable! All Niman Ranch! Also, must try doogh (yogurt drink), esp. w/ mint!
After having a hankering for Persian food after my trip to LA, I decided to (finally) drop into Lavash, which is only a few blocks from my home.
I was greeting with amazing smells and a warm friendly atmosphere. Though I had never been here before, I was asked about my thanksgiving and whether or not I was glad to be back in town. Pretty amazing.
I had the joujeh and it was some of the best chicken I have ever had. A VERY welcome addition to the InSet! I can't wait to go back.
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Good food and good folks behind the counter.
Thank you Lavash. This place has a bench with three chairs and three little tables (only seats three couples) but its food is awesome.
Feel good Mediterranean food? Well here it is. I ordered the Koobideh and a couple of salads. I'm planning on working my way around this menu.
I almost wish they were bigger so the odds of me getting a seat would go up. The guys behind the counter were really cool and mellow. No one hurrying you to finish so they could get the next folks in there.
They also do togo orders. Sweet.
I'll miss smelling the flower shop that was here, but I'll love smellin' this place.
My roommate and I went here last Sunday night for dinner during a torrential downpour. With soaking shoes and socks, and our jackets soaked clear through to our skin, we were lucky to grab one of the 3 tables in this tiny, tiny place. I think that the most amazing part of my experience (aside from the food which I will get to talking about in a second) is the fact that they have an open grill with smoldering briquettes only about 5 feet from the seating area. The smell is amazing...not so much a cooking food smell (although that is definitely prevalent), but more of an open campfire smell.
I ate the Koobideh - ground beef and lamb w/ rice and a few vegetables over lavash bread and I drank hot tea, which they brew in a super-cool machine right on the counter. We shared the herb plate for an appetizer, which consists of fresh basil, cilantro and mint served on a plate w/ small bits of lavash bread, walnuts, feta cheese and tomatoes. We got to make our own appetizers. Fun!
The wait staff, er, I mean wait person, as there was only one was attentive to our needs and made sure that our teacups were always full.
After this meal - which was definitely substantial in portion - we were prepared to brave the rain once again. I am definitely going back.
I've gone twice to this place and have walked away quite content. The first time I had the joojeh. The second time I had the koobideh. Each time added a vegetable skewer. Although the chicken was a little dry, everything I had both times was well seasoned and quite tasty.
The skewers are cooked over real wood, which gives it a nice flavor as well as gives the place a bit of charm.
As people have noted already, the place is tiny. As I have no shame, such things bother me not. Order up, sit down, and watch them cook your skewers!
OK. I finally made it there for lunch. The food is ok though too small for a typical Persian dish. The price is fair for the portion you get. I agree with everyone that the place is too tiny. I am a neat freak and based on what I observed in the restaurant and what I found in my dish I can't give more than 2 stars.
I should say overall this place is ok. Neither excellent, Nor bad just OK.
Pretty much all that has been missing in my humble 'hood has been a Persian restaurant (and maybe some good South American food, but I'll try to focus here). I pretty much always eat joojeh kebab when I eat Persian food; I've come to consider it a sort of litmus test of good cooking, and Lavash totally passes, combining positive qualities of some of my other favorite Persian places (the swift friendliness and tasty convenience of Cafe Pomegranate in SJ, and the deliciousness and quality of Shahrezad in LA and Maykadeh in SF). Plus there is an almost overwhelming amount of sumac available for general use (though it's not that overwhelming to someone like me who pours sumac over her rice every three bites). Like icing on the cake, each dish comes with a pile of fresh herbs, the way that Xerxes intended!
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This food is really good.
I say go with the chicken, really well seasoned. It have very little experience with middle eastern food (Persian to be exact), so I am not quite sure how to eat it (hands, fork and knife, idk); but this stuff is really good.
Try it!
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I had the beef/lamb, it was herbaciously delicious (saffron and onion), with a hint of smoke, and the meat was moist and digestable. Low fat except for the butter on the rice (no butter please!) I wanted more of the heavenly vegetables. The fresh mint and basil rounded the flavors nicely. A whole wheat lavash option would be appreciated, but it's not a dealbreaker.
The place is TINY. You eat in their face (or on the sidewalk), so shy folks beware, face the wall.
The meat is Natural, this means NO HORMONES, NO ANTIOBIOTICS, NO GENETIC ENGINERRINGS. It's what got me in the door, as well as their prices, tastey natural meat for less than $8?! Magic.
Their takeout is in a recyclable aluminum tray, which is second only to biodegradable/compostable containers, so it's on the green side of the spectrum.
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Cute place. tiny. the kabob was super, the rest was okay/good. I would certainly go back.
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This is a very small place, so I tend to do take out, but then you miss out on the flat bread and mint they give you when you eat there. Either way, it's good. Everything is very fresh here. I like the chicken and order a side of veggie kabobs.
My only complaint is, they don't have fish here. But the shrimp is just as good.
The staff is very friendly, the shop is clean.
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I'm so happy to have a new place to add to my lunch time repertoire!
Lavash just opened, and we happened to wander by as Nazeela was handing out samples of their Joojeh (chicken) and Koobideh (beef/lamb).
I was hooked! I walked into this quaint little shop (seriously small, 2 tables) and Nazeela told us the Joojeh and Koobideh were her favorites. We each ordered one, thinking that we could sample each others (since they come with 2 skewers each). As we waited, she offered us a glass of wine or pomegranate juice, we couldn't say no.
The food came soon enough, and we were shocked when we saw the portions. We easily could have shared one plate, there was so much food. The joojeh and koobideh came out on a plate atop a delicious lavash, accompanied by basmati rice, grilled tomato, basil and green onion. There was so much food.
I was impressed with how delicious, fresh and tender the meat was. The joojeh (chicken) was marinated in lime, saffron and olive oil and grilled up to perfection -not the least bit dry! The koobideh was outstanding - take my word. I do not like beef or lamb, and these skewers were supreme! The combination of ground beef and lamb seasoned with onions and saffron seasonings was heavenly. Believe me, the fact that I even liked this is a true testament to how delicious it is!
The dishes tasted best when a small piece of meat was place on a torn off portion of the lavash, and eaten with a piece of grilled tomato, basil and some of the seasoning (available at the counter) on top.
Service was extraordinary! I felt like family. We're totally going back - but next time we're sharing the Joojeh Soltani!
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Update 2/22/08:
I ate at Lavash today. Spectacular. Great food, and really friendly service. If you want Persian, go there now!
Note: I haven't eaten at Lavash yet.
But I was walking by yesterday, saw the grand opening sign and the Persian name, and so I put my head in for a second.
The owner was a really friendly guy.
The inside is tiny, but it smells the way it's supposed to, and most importantly:
THEY'RE SERVING THE SAME ITEMS THAT THE OTHER PERSIAN JOINTS CHARGE 2.5 TIMES MORE FOR
They'll get their 5th star when I eat it.
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I'm always a sucker to patronize a new local restaurant so I was happy to see yet another place open up in our already foodie rich neighborhood. I'm not too familiar with Persian food but low and behold, the meal hit the spot with it's fresh ingredients and excellent grill.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that one dish can be split between two people as another reviewer mentioned but one in itself will be more than enough for yourself. We had the Shishlik, 4 lamp chops, the Prawns Kabob and a skewer of veggies along with the Shiraz salad, all of it worth the price of admission. The Persian presentation was new to me and even kept intact for our to-go order in nice large take away trays.
The owner was very attentive and kept checking to make sure everything was running smoothly with our order, offering some wine/pomegranate for the wait, a nice touch! With delicious fresh food cooked in an immaculate kitchen (everything is brand new!) I'm definitely coming back for more. My only complaint is that the grilled meats and veg were so tasty, I wish there was more included!
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Wow. I almost don't want to write a good review, cause then my chances of being seated may go down.... but I shall do my civic duty!
Incredibly delicious, very healthy if you tell them to hold the butter, and wonderful service. What more could you want?
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