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Berenjak London Reviews
Rude hostess
Over hyped, the food and service were okay, but 2nd hostess (the guy by the resturant’s entrance) who attended to us was extremely rude, he thought we didn’t have a booking!! To be fair the first guy greeted us well, but that rude hostess ruined the whole experience for us. Super disappointed to be treated disrespectfully!
Great service from Nizar
Loved the food, the chicken was so succulent and soft. Wonderful service from Nizar, he is an asset to the company. Very talkative, friendly and made sure we had everything we needed several times. He went over and above what we expected and just was a genuinely nice person.
Ok not great
Food is well overpriced for what it is. There are much better Iranian restaurants for half the price however it seems Berenjak have marketed themselves well. The Koobideh traditionally should be two skewers but only one. The barreh kabab is the price of a 2kg steak at a steak restaurant. The food is ok but it’s definitely not worth the price. Also none of the chefs are Iranian serving perisan dishes which aren’t even really Iranian. The starters were very poor.
Nizar is the best
I recently dined at Berenjak Soho and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely. Nizar, our server, was exceptional. He was attentive, friendly, and made great recommendations. We were also impressed by his efforts in learning Arabic, which added a personal touch to our evening. Thank you, Nizar, for making our evening special. Highly recommend!
Berenjak Soho review
The food was great and excellent. Service at the table was also greet. But have to say this-The greeter who seated us at 12 (first people when they opened) was definitely unprofessional and racist. We were visiting from US and made reservations on Sevenrooms. He first wanted us to sit next to the kitchen on bar stools and when I said it was hit and requested the other bar stools away, he said he had 2 seats inside which we needed to free up at 1 pm. No one was there. Then after 1/2 hour, 2 middle eastern couple with no reservation was moved with their food to a table next to us. And this same person then tells these couple that they had no rush and can take as long as they want. How awful to do that when we were sitting on next table. Never expected an Asian to do what Britishers did to Indians in the past-be a racist. Anyway, I thought I should say this in my review.
Overhyped. Wouldn’t bother.
I’ll start by saying that the service from the staff is impeccable. They were helpful, friendly and efficient. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the chefs, however we were jostled and elbowed several times as the restaurant is so small. It made for an uncomfy experience. On to the food. We went for the £48 p/person deal and were disappointed. The bread was lovely and most of the dips were nice (the hummus was not like any hummus we had ever had though and we left most of it) We felt the minced lamb was so minced it tasted cheap. For £48, we felt one skewer of meat as the only real protein of the two courses, wasn’t great value. I don’t mind paying a lot of quality is up to it but as I said, it tasted like a cheap supermarket kebab not a former michelin star quality meat. The rice was fine and the salad very, very tarte. Overall, there are thousands of better restaurants with similar Middle Eastern food and I wish we hadn’t listened to the hype and found somewhere else.
Second time in a year, really good food but nothing special
Second time in a year, really good food but nothing special for a Michelin star restaurant. Had to book a few weeks before, hasn't changed much except for the new dessert that has soft serve included. They could do better with the kitchen staff wearing gloves and hair nets to be honest
Food is amazing.
We went with course menus and it was delicious. Service also is great. Highly recommend to book in advance since the place is always busy. Location next to the market makes it very trendy and cool. For sure next trip we visit this restaurant again.
Dirty and rundown restaurant with seats and tables so small you’d think you’re sitting in a playhouse
This place is not living up to its expectations or any expectations for that matter. The restaurant is absolutely falling apart, with an interior older than the average grandma - and not in a good way. I’m surprised they are up and running, as it lioks very rundown and wuite frankly unhygienic. Both inside and outside look like a disaster (the only slightly part is the bit in the very back, with some cosy feel to it. Also, it’s very small spaces to sit and let alone eat - they serve main meals on sude dishes which is the oddest thing I’ve ever witnessed. The kebab (meat skewers) was average unfortunately, but the starters and bread was good. All in all, I barely ate as I just wanted to get out from there even though we paid alot for nothing really. Out of all the Persian restaurants I’ve visited in my life, this was by far one of the worst.
The best in town!
The best Persian restaurant in town! Only downside is of how difficult it can be to get a reservation - but guess that says it all.
My favorite dinner while traveling in London (2023).
We opted for the tasting menu and chose the chicken and lamb kababs and enjoyed all of the different mezze options immensely. Trying the tasting menu let us explore options we might not have otherwise ordered. A meal I'll wish I could relive
I'm Persian and I have to say not good Taste food!!!!!(soooooo far from original perisan food)
I'm Persian(Iranian) and I live in Paris(France), I got Koobideh Kabab and the taste was completely different from original Koobideh!, Absolutely is not original Koobideh and I didn't like the taste, the taste is completly different and so far from original persian Koobideh(I tried the best Koobideh in north of Iran, in Orumieh, Tabriz, Ardebil, aslo in Tehran), the koobideh was so oily and so fatty, the oil I'm not sure If It was butter, I think they used another kind of oil, the Koobideh was yellow color inside of the meat! I asked the waiter what is It inside? Is It turmeric and he told me no!, and he told me we don't use any spice inside of the meat!, but I didn't understand the yellow color comes from Where!?, I'm sure It wasn't safron spice because the safron taste is different, however the Sangak bread under the Koobideh was beautiful but again the taste was soooo far from original one!, I have to say they have good decoration restaurant, good design for food(It's look like Koobideh and Sangak), but the taste is completly far from any original recipie and I didn't like It! and I was surprise for which reason in Michelin guid they put Persian food(Koobideh is nostalgic and important food in Iran, when the restaurant can't make It as original taste, for me It means It's not persian food ), the foods only look like persian food!, the quality of the meat was normal(not bad and not high quality), my point for design is 4/5, the design food also 4/5, the taste of Koobideh 0/5, so my total point is 2/5! and I don't advice this restaurant to any one for different tate compare of original persian food!
Great experience lovely meal
We ate here last night and it was great. Our daughters bought us a voucher for Christmas which included a special menu which enabled us to try several different starters and a chicken kebab. The hummus and aubergine dip was my favourite and accompanied by two types of bread which were freshly cooked. The chicken kebabs were beautifully cooked and really tender. The service was excellent with really helpful staff. We sat at the high table which was no issue as it meant we could watch the chefs cook. My only gripe is the 12% service charge, we are making up the wages of the staff!
Incredible food, atmosphere and service
Incredible service, knowledgeable staff. Food was an absolute 10/10 - the best flavours and the hummus is absolute insane and the atmosphere was great too. A must visit!
Excellent
Absolutely delighted with my dining experience at Berenjak in Soho! The Lebanese cuisine was exquisite, boasting a perfect blend of flavors and authentic dishes. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was top-notch. A must-visit for anyone craving the finest Lebanese culinary delights in the heart of Soho!
Welcoming
Staff were attentive but relaxed which made for a nice atmosphere. Food was good. Maybe the Michelin rating swayed us but it was a good experience not exceptional. Worth a visit but do read the reviews.
Busy, Dark, Fine Kebab
I got a solo table for an hour last Friday. Always interesting how solos are treated. I specifically asked for the counter but got a table instead. It was dark, real dark inside. I had to turn my phone light on to see the menu, eventually I asked the waitress to recommend. (I had imbibed a tad during the wait) The bread was delicious, crunchy and lovely, and the hummus and aubergine and egg dips were divine. I have to say the kebab was good but not other worldly, perfectly cooked and pleasant. Time was up and I was gone, 2 glasses of house red and the above for £50. Not bad.
Best kababs in London
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the place is very uncomfortable and staff are not very professional. Its not a traditional Persian restaurant but the excel in some of their dishes. The grilled kababs are by far the best in London especially the chicken with bones and the koubideh. The starters are mostly good except the hummus which should not even be on menu, The bread cooked in the restaurants tandoor is not good but the sangak bread is very good. Stews are not good at all and rice is below average. I would suggest some starters, Grills and sangak bread only.
Overhyped
I read good things about this place and struggled to get a booking so turned up just after 13:00 on a weekday to be told they were fully booked all day and they'd take my number and text me if anything came up. An hour later I returned and although still really busy the staff accommodated my friend and I at the counter. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food came quick enough and was the usual stuff you'd expect from a middle eastern establishment and full of flavour but, being charged £15 extra for choosing the lamb option on the set menu meant despite tasting great was never going to meet the expectation of such an inflated price and the texture of the chicken was way off my liking and I suspected marinated then frozen as it was like eating play doh (but with some spices) the digital bill was easy enough to pay but no alternative option was given and incurred an additional (all be it small) processing charge. In summary, food was alright, price was too high and there's plenty of other places to get more bang for your buck.
Worth every penny!
A wonderful experience - one of my most memorable meals in London. The restaurant is dark and quite noisy but I thought that added to the ambience. The service was excellent. I'd thoroughly recommend the restaurant and hope to return in the future.
Absolutely amazing! I showed up at 5:15 on a Monday night
Absolutely amazing! I showed up at 5:15 on a Monday night and lined up. They opened at 5:30 and they sat folks who had reservations and then I got a seat at the bar which was a great experience seeing all the action. I was immediately packed but organized. I ordered Persian white cocktail which was meh but then the food immediately caught up. I ordered kashk e bademjoon which was great and Olivier salad. I got a taftoon bread which they bake there fresh and you can watch them baking the bread. I ordered the lamb/ barreh for my entree that was also perfect. I ordered too much but also shared with the person sitting next to me at the bar. Keep it up Berenjak. I'll come back.
I could eat here daily and I'd never get bored.
The hummus!!! I mean all of it's just so so good. The staff are always beyond accommodating with dietary requirements. My husband & I live in New York City but are from England & Egypt and every time we come back to London this is our first stop. It's almost become a bit of a ritual. James the manager is so wonderful and always remembers us. Can't recommend this place enough
I really wanted to like this place.
Pricing was kind of ridiculous for the quality. The kebab was not tender & very elastic, and the service was almost nonexistent. They forgot to bring out a few things that we ordered and ended up having to cancel them. Didn't understand the hype at all, unfortunately disappointed.
As a Persian myself, I recently had the pleasure of dining
As a Persian myself, I recently had the pleasure of dining at double Michelin star Berenjak in Soho, and I can confidently declare that it was a gastronomic revelation. The Koobideh, meticulously crafted and bursting with authentic flavors, stands as the pinnacle of Persian culinary artistry. Kudos to Saman and the entire Berenjak team for this unparalleled achievement. I also extend my appreciation to Chris, who embodies a passion for Persian cuisine that resonates in every dish. Berenjak isn't just a restaurant; it's a journey through the heart of Persia, presented on a plate. This culinary gem has truly left an indelible mark, and I eagerly anticipate my next visit.
Food was great!! The yogurt type dish was delish and the
Food was great!! The yogurt type dish was delish and the naan very tasty and toasty. Small place though not alot of room and must make a reservation.
*Lunch special review* 3 courses for £28 and you will
*Lunch special review* 3 courses for £28 and you will leave full and happy! We sat at the bar and that ended up being great because you can watch them making the food. It is very impressive and they are working hard. You choose from a dip (many options) with breads, a meat (lamb or chicken) and a side (either rice or salad). There is a lot of food, do this is a great deal. We loved everything we got! Service is great and food comes out quick.
One of my new favorite spots.
The fresh bread was absolutely incredible, as were the various sides. If I were to go back, I would try and get a variety of sides instead of mains, because everything seemed so unique and wonderful. The juicy chicken, the eggplant spread, the crispy rice, 10/10
Came here for a quick lunch before the play.
Without reservation, only an outside seating was available so we took it. They have a small interior and some high top seats outside. Started with some kashke bademjaan and mirza ghasemi. They have fresh sangak or round bread which goes well with these apps, though unfortunately is not complementary. The quality of the skewers were out of this world. Super tender. Clearly marinated overnight. Absolutely tasty and delightful. My only missing star is because of the slow service. It took a while for them to get our order. Otherwise very delicious Persian meal. Highly recommend a try.
One of those finicky places that can't decide if it wants
One of those finicky places that can't decide if it wants to be high end or not. I checked in around 1:45 and it was an hour or so wait for lunch. They have a text system and their wait time quoted was pretty accurate. I came back and was able to be seated immediately at one of the stools adjacent to the bar. I ordered a glass of wine and some dips. Despite great bar seating the menu is definitely designed to be shared. Prices are on the moderate to high side. Dips are around £8 each, breads £4, kebabs around £20. With that said, I found that the quality of the food matched the prices. The balal (£7) aka corn on the cob was unbelievably good. The hummus (£7.50) was unbeatable. The mast o musir (£7.50) was missable. The bread was great. Service was fine but pretty impersonal. One of those rare instances where the service fee seems a bit of a farce. Docking at least a star because the toilets (only two for the whole restaurant) were vile - one was completely clogged, the other was missing toilet paper and the waste basket was overflowing. A complete embarrassment for any restaurant. Overall I was a bit disappointed and wouldn't rush to recommend.
They sat a party that didn't have reservations ahead of us
They sat a party that didn't have reservations ahead of us and ignored our request to be seated sooner since we were already there. Then they offered us seats at the bar instead. When asking the host how he could seat people who didn't have reservations ahead of us, he claimed that those people had reservations. That was a blatant lie since we were present when they were telling the host that they DID NOT have reservations. Cannot say anything about the food but I can say that dishonesty and deceit are not signs of perfection or a dedication to any culinary perfection. Zero is what they are going to get from me. I left 100.00 pounds on the counter for them to keep as the price for their dishonesty. They will never have anything more from me.
Delicious cuisine with amazing service
The whole experience was amazing! The food was delicious, great and fast service and the overall place looked really nice. The menu is great as it's not too long so you don't spend too long deciding and we had a great service that gave us great recommendations. The place is a bit smaller and when it understandably gets busier might be a bit crowded. Make sure to book in advance so that you don't have to wait. In conclusion, this is a must-visit!
Good food, poor service & overpriced
Good food but no better than other Persian restaurants, nothing especially unique about it. On top of that, you’re paying almost double for smaller portions, cramped space, and rushed service. Main course was brought out whilst we were still finishing our starters, and as soon as we finished dessert asked if we wanted the bill whilst clearing table. A bit rude, no? Especially not expected of Michelin star. We were only there for an hour and you have booking for 1.5 hours so not sure why they were desperate to get us out the door. Save your money and choose another one of numerous restaurants in London.
My husband and I make it a point to look for Persian
My husband and I make it a point to look for Persian restaurants anytime we travel and wow, Berenjak did not disappoint! The restaurant is so beautiful inside and the staff were all great! But that's not even the best part -- the food is out of this world! I mean, I have a higher set of standards when it comes to kabobs and middle eastern food in general, but man, this place is easily in the top 5 category. We ordered the chicken, beef, and liver kabobs and they were all mouthwatering-delicious!
Terrible service and communication
Terrible service - I went for a birthday meal and without asking they brought out a cake at the end of the meal and then charged us on the bill. I have been trying to email and call them since June last year to issue a refund after they said they would and no one is dealing with it. Would not recommend.
Food is out of this world, but the service lets the whole place down
We dined in the resteraunt yesterday. Overall from start to finish me and my friend felt rushed the entire dinner. the waiter was helpful in explaining the dishes but we felt pressured in ordering our mains at the same time as our starter because he said it would take a while. We ended up placing our order, and midway through eating our starter our main came out, the table was so tiny there was no space to fit our dishes so we had to send it back and a new fresh order came out when we were ready. Also they told us the main would just be going in the bin which i was really shocked by and hoped that would not be the case. we were then told a few times they needed the table back midway through our meal and that we would be relocated. overall the food was the best ive ever tasted but i didnt feel relaxed at all, and it wasnt an enjoyable atmosphere. Judging by the reviews it appears there are same comments so i truly hope that the resteraunt does something about this.
This restaurant was unbelievable! The people were so kind.
The food was phenomenal. It had the best corn, chicken salad, and lamb I've ever had in my life! Will absolutely be coming back and recommending it to many. Has many gluten free and vegetarian options.
Absolutely bad
Is second time we order food and the don’t send food and the don’t replay the email externally bad service and the didn’t refund the money back also and the have also no phone number
Hygenie not a priority - starters good, mains my last review was deleted
Starters were really good, mains were dissapointing, but hygiene was not good. When a member of staff blows their nose in a restaurant and over crockery and then doesn’t wash hands and touches food and cutlery it’s not great especially with so many virus atm and vivid. The restaurant called me to ask about this and said it wasn’t acceptable a d apologised, and that staff were asked to follow hygiene protocols, but we didn’t good hygiene as above this on our visit. Not sure why my prior post several days ago was deleted???
Would not recommend
If I’m completely honest I could’ve had a better night at my local Persian restaurant that wouldn’t make me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. The food is frankly average, as far as Persian food goes Berenjak is fair decent. The restaurants menu is clear and the food is just like any other Persian food. The problems arise when you’re speaking to the waiting staff. Some of them (male front of house gentlemen) are incredibly abrasive and rude. The Persian and Middle Eastern culture is all about big gestures, making guests feel welcome going above and beyond for guests. This is something we have be brought up with however, this restaurant does the complete opposite. The particular gentlemen serving us, was rude when we were ordering, unforgiving when we took time ordering and took the menus away at a certain point not offering us dessert as he knew we’d take our time eating it. It is unfortunate that this was my experience, considering Berenjak has been highly regarded for its food. However, I found my experience was off putting and I will ensure I make my opinion known; reason being social media can foul people on restaurants which was the case yesterday.
I have eaten at Berenjak about seven times in the last year
I have eaten at Berenjak about seven times in the last year and it never disappoints. The atmosphere is lively (sit at the counter if you can), the staff is friendly, and the food....ahhhhh, the food. Perfectly cooked bread, succulent kebabs, rich hummus, fresh mint/dill/walnut/feta/radish....there is nothing here that is even close to subpar. Get a reservation and bring an appetite!
Excellent food, poor experience
The tables for two here are tiny. We ate our meal from plates smaller than side plates. There was not enough space for the food on the table and we had to use the bench I was sat on to house half of the contents. Service was well meaning but questionable. My partner’s chair was knocked at least 15 times, because the area had too many tables for the servers and guests to pass. At £95 without alcohol, the price tag here is far more than the experience justified. The food itself was excellent.
Lovely food, questionable service
Good food, but the service lets the place down. Our waiter encouraged us to book some of the more popular plates, which is fine, but he started writing things down without us even saying okay. I felt like we had ordered way too much but was assured it sounded right for four people. The food was delicious, can't rate it higher. However the poussin never came, even after chasing up twice, and nor did one of the salads. It didn't matter too much though because, as initially feared, there was too much food even with twonplayes missing (which they obviously apologised for and took off the bill). Also under time constraints - they turn the tables relatively quickly (1hr45). Lovely food, ambience and decor great, service staff perhaps spread too thin to do a great job.
Favourite place
Everything tasted amazing and the presentation and service was really fantastic too. I highly recommend trying this place out!
Arrived 5min early for an 830pm dinner on a Friday.
The place was a zoo, staff moving around furiously. After checking in at the front we were seated at the hightop bar. Super excited to try my second Persian kabob joint in London. We started off w/ cocktails (the tahini old fashioned and a gin fizz sharbat) and ordered a few dips (mast Khiyar, kashk bademjoon, mast moosir and salad shirazi). We also ordered the sangak bread which was super light & crispy. We were hoping for a less hectic ambiance and felt rushed to get in/out.For the mains we ordered the koobideh, jujeh tond (spicy chicken on the bone), and the ghorme sabzi.The ghorme sabzi comes poured out of a sealed plastic bag and warmed. The koobideh was too gelatinous for my liking and had a strange texture to it. The jujeh tond was really good as was the ghorme sabzi. They don't do traditional rice w their entrees so make sure to order rice. Also, the tadig isn't traditional but is like shaved into a powder which I assume is to mask it's not fresh.Overall, was looking forward to a Bib Gourmand Persian restaurant but was let down. It appears the Brit's don't have taste buds for Persian cuisine. Pretty much anyplace in the states has this place beat.
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