Loved this place as soon as we walked in! The aroma brought in so many wonderful memories. Loved the ambiance, modern w the feel of old. Service was attentive, but not overly so. He offered great suggestions. Food was very good, temperature perfect and for lunch, was enough to share w 2 people, unless one is really, really a big eater! The Sadaf salad was excellent.

The beef and chicken koobideh were juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. The tahdig was a standout as well, with all the accompanying stews with rich authentic flavors. It's no wonder so many people recommend this place--it truly lives up to the hype. The combination of delicious food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere makes it a must-visit for Persian cuisine lovers!

So why pick one restaurant over another? The food! The food here is really splendid. My favorite is their very moist chicken with cherry rice. Service is consistently slow (not crazy slow, just slow) and ambiance is close to 'none'. If good food is your quest, eat here. They are friendly 'Persians' and will be accommodating to seat you wherever you want. Cloth napkins if you ask for them

The food was amazing! It was a great experience for my first time having Persian food! The crispy garlic on the Eggplant Delight (Kashke bademjan) was sublime! Benny took good care of us. We will definitely be back!

5 Stars I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! The food is absolutely amazing--every dish is packed with flavor, and you can tell they use only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. What truly stands out is their consistency. Whether it's your first visit or your tenth, you can count on the same incredible taste and presentation every single time. The service is top-notch as well, and I have to give a special shoutout to Koushon. He always goes above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was perfect. Friendly, attentive, and always with a smile, Koushon truly elevates the entire experience. This is hands down my favorite spot in town. If you're looking for a place that delivers amazing food and exceptional service every time, look no further! Highly recommend!

Benny, our server, was very nice, food was amazing! Fast service, very good atmosphere in the place

This place never disappoints, they have the best food and drinks Service is amazing and I love Sandra, she is literally the best over there. The ambiance is amazing. Love the place

My best friend growing up was Persian and from the age of 12 years old began my obsession with Iranian food. Her mother made the most delicious meals I had ever had. I moved to Orange County and frequented Darya so often that the staff became close friends. I then moved to New Mexico where only one Persian restaurant existed, the fact that they didn't serve tahdig broke my heart, lol! I then moved to the east coast for a few years where good Persian food was hard to find. I moved to Dallas, TX and again became friends with the best Persian restaurant owners. I moved to Seattle, WA and found there was only one Persian restaurant I liked. I have been back in Southern California and made it my mission to try all the Persian restaurants I could find. Here's my conclusion after living all over the Country and trying multiple Persian restaurants- Sadaf has the best Persian food I have ever had! I drive over a hour to come here as often as I can. The ambiance is beautiful, music is delightful, staff is wonderful and food is always delectable. 10 out of 10.

Sept 21, 2024, dinner Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening to treat an old classmate. This is a fine-dining Iranian restaurant. Except for the two glasses of Chardonnay that I ordered (St. Francis & Hess) , everything was wonderful. The St Francis was flat. And the Hess, it was so-so. SERVICE First Rate: From the hostess, to our server and the bussers. SIZE of the Restaurant: Huge. Also there is a front dining area and a large backdining area. Dining tables are spaced a good distance from each other. MUSIC: Before I came here, I'm glad that I did not see that they have live music. Otherwise, I would skip this place. But I like their music. It was cool (they had a sax player) and it was not intrusive at all. APPETIZERS My friend and I shared an order of their Hummus. The Hummus came with Pita Bread and both were delicious. I should have checked this restaurant on youtube before I came here. They are featured in KCal News 6 years ago. The owner brought some dishes -- including several appetizers. They seemed appetizing. Next time, I will order their appetizer sampler. MAIN COURSES. I browsed in the menu to see what else I could order besides a Koobideh, and I was pleasantly surprised that they offer Ghormeh Sabzi (an Iranian herb stew). So I ordered that and a side of Koobideh. They were both delicious. The Ghormeh Sabzi came with rice topped with tahdig, Iranian crispy rice. My friend ordered a Chicken Kabob. DESSERT For dessert, we ordered their Persian ice-cream to share. And we were pleasantly surprised that they served it in in separate containers-- one for me and one for my friend. And it was delicious as well. RESTROOM The ladies room only had two, or maybe, three stalls. That's not much for a huge place. But I guess they are like Musso-&-Frank. Their stalls though are like stalls of high-end restaurant. Doors and sides were all the way down the floor-- lots of privacy. And they had nice sink.

Persian food is among the best cuisine out there. From the stews to the kebabs and everything in between it is a delight....if done properly. I am happy to report that Sadaf knows exactly how. We were in town for our sons orientation at UCLA and were really in the mood for Persian. Lets face it it's not called Tehrangeles for nothing. The staff was friendly and the service was on point. The Food: Much like ordering a margarita pizza we always start with kebabs. It is hard to hide bad technique or poor quality food in this basic yet complex food. Dolmeh: Meat stuffed grape leaves. The leaves added a slight bitter element and textural to offset the rich and slightly sweet filling. The mousier added a rich tangy element to the whole affair. Torshi: basically pickled vegetables. It is a usual go to for us as it will help with the inevitable richness of the incoming kebabs. Dough: Yogurt drink made in house with addition of salt and pepper. This was excellent and again helps cut the richness of Persian food. My only disappointment was that I prefer the carbonated variety over still which was unavailable in pitcher form Sultani with Half Rice / Half Salad Shirazi: Sultani is traditional one strip of Barg (Filet) and one of Koobideh (ground beef). The Barg was tender and juicy. It was surprising cooked to order which was a nice touch. It was perfectly seasoned and so tasty. The Koobideh was the same. Again juicy and perfectly seasoned with just the perfect amount of char. Persian rice is the best hands down. Perfectly steamed and not drowning in butter like so many places. The saffron infused rice topped the regular rice and was soooo good. It was nice to be able to split the rice with the salad Shirazi. The combination of chopped tomato, onion and cucumber was nice with the meat and also helped as a palate cleanser between rich bites. The torshi also paired well. The interior had a nice modern feel to it. We were early so parking was available on the street and there appears to be valet. We have hit or miss luck with Persian food as of late and Sadaf was definitely a 5 star hit! Based on this experience next time we will wade into their stews which are the true heart of Persian cusine