Berenjak Soho Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The chicken kebab 5*"
• "Hands down the best place I went to in our trip to London, and I tried many places but nothing comes even close to this place."
• "The koobideh kabab was very tender and succulent, better than other Persian spots I've been to."
• "The lamb kebab was stunning. Unsung hero was the the saffron chicken."
• "The Kebabs were so juicy, the bread the place them on soaks up all the fat which is so so so good."
• "The lamb was succulent, juicy it literally melted in my mouth, delicious fresh bread."
• "The kebabs were incredible, but the starters were excellent as well."
• "Food cooked to perfection, never eat such tender a chicken, the lamb was succulent."

Cons:

• "The Barre Kabab lacked flavor, which was disappointing, especially considering it's a Michelin guide restaurant."
• "The Chenjeh Kebab (diced lamb kebab) was dry."
• "The food left much to be desired. The Kashke bademjoon was excessively oily."
• "The food was not great considering the prices."
• "The food was ok nothing special that blew my mind away."
• "Although the food was good I didn’t think it was anything special considering the hype and the prices."
• "To be honest I think this place was ok. The food was ok nothing special."
• "The food was nice, nothing to shout about though, I prefer my kebab more Turkish style."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was impeccable, and I was so impressed that I even suggested to my fiancé that we consider them for our wedding catering."
• "The waitress who served us was super cool! Nice and friendly."
• "We were seated at the counter and all of the staff were so courteous and caring - it seemed like a really lovely team of people."
• "Service was great and our waiters were very friendly so thank you for that!"
• "Staff were efficient and had great recommendations, the food arrived quickly and was delicious, so flavourful and generous portions."
• "The service is very poor, when i took a look to the menu and then wanted to ask some questions regarding their dishes, a waiter told me that he is going to be with me in a minute."
• "The service was really friendly and the waiter happily packed up our leftovers to take home."
• "The service here was quick and friendly. We didn't have a reservation but they were able to seat us."

Cons:

• "The service is very poor, when i took a look to the menu and then wanted to ask some questions regarding their dishes, a waiter told me that he is going to be with me in a minute."
• "The staff were not welcoming at all and were not at all open to criticism. They treated us with no hospitality."
• "Service was very friendly and helpful and managed to secure a couple of seats outside which given the demand for this place, is a miracle."
• "The service was informative but felt very pushy. The waitress made us feel like we didnt order enough even though we couldnt finish what we did order."
• "Service was really pleasant and was nice chatting to the chef too."
• "When we brought it up to our waiter, it turned out they completely forgot our other food."
• "Their food is good and the staff are nice! It is quite pricey for what you get, the quality is top notch though."
• "The service very friendly too. Do book in advance though."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was great, the service utmost friendly, the food DELICIOOOUUSS!"
• "Once inside, the service was superb and the atmosphere was like a Iranian cafe. Comfortable and perfect for getting cushy with friends."
• "The venue exudes a warm and lively atmosphere. Impressed by the attentive service."
• "The atmosphere was lovely, Service was excellent, Sonia and the manager were both vey jolly, upbeat and helpful."
• "The atmosphere, food, music, everything was fantastic. Definitely try their hummus which is very tasty and unique."
• "The ambience is inviting, and the menu boasts an array of flavorful dishes that showcase the rich heritage of Persian cuisine."
• "Very cute Iranian restaurant, in a very small place but with a very nice decoration and vibe."
• "Sat at the counter in the middle of everything, great experience."

Cons:

• "This is not a true Persian food experience and I don’t understand the hype. The food is oily and fatty."
• "The restaurant is super tight, not much walking space and the table and seats are too small and tight the food barely fits on the table."
• "The most important thing is that there was a lack of attention, especially to the hygiene of the food, because they did not all wear gloves."
• "The tables are small we put our glasses on the chair."
• "It was packed and there are a ton of reviews here. Do people in London know what is delicious and what is not?"
• "The atmosphere although small it was cousy and comfortable."
• "The place is quiet narrow, but cozy."
• "The ambiance is beautiful. The service here was quick and friendly."