Toranj Restaurant

I had a good experience overall at Toranj and would rate it 4 stars. The Esfenaj Borani served with fresh lavash was very tasty and a great starter. The flavors were well balanced and the fresh lavash made it even better. The Ghormeh Sabzi also tasted very good and had a nice traditional flavor. However, the portion of rice was a bit small, and there was not much meat in the stew. The outdoor seating area was very nice and made the dining experience enjoyable. On the other hand, the interior design could be improved to better match the quality of the food. A special thanks to Farshid, who did a great job. He was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service.

I was in a daze after flying into CA for work, checking into my hotel, and trying to find something to eat nearby. The smells and lively atmosphere drew me across the street. This place has a wonderful menu, but the feeling of being a beloved local spot was apparent after only being here for a half hour. Families and friends were coming and going, hugging, shouting and laughing over shared stories. Even with the posh modern style, the restaurant felt lived in and warm. And the staff are just stellar, constantly checking in to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. Best service I've seen in a long while.

The food was really good, the garlic bread, the hummus with olive, and the eggplant dip with yogurt and mint was amazingly tasty, the falafel was also absolutely delicious. The portion of the food was crazy - considering the price it was definitely a surprise - but later i realized that this is close to UCLA so that make sense. Anyways, had a great dinner with colleagues and will be back.

Service is a bit slow, inconsistent needing help but the food is decent and good. I learned not to order the “Loobia Polo (Green Beans & Rice)” since it did not taste good to me at all but everything else tasted decent during my last 3 visits. Their “Gourmet Sabzi” & “Kashke Bademjoon” was good and I will order again. Love their homemade fresh bread.

This new-ish Persian restaurant had us excited to try it, but unfortunately, I was really disappointed with the food quality. First impressions were great—the staff were very polite, we were seated right away, and our order was taken promptly. Even the busser was sweet enough to send us home with an extra piece of bread, which was a kind gesture. But I couldn't resist ordering my favorite comfort dish, Lubia Polo, and I have to say—it was very, very bad. There were no green beans, and the whole dish felt like an afterthought. Honestly, either do it right or don’t put it on the menu at all. My friend ordered the juicy chicken with zereshk polo, which was much better—both the kebab and the rice were flavorful and well-prepared. I also got kubideh alongside my lubia polo, but it was dry an