My favorite place to get food as a vegetarian. Growing up in a Persian household means I ate good food. It's hard to find that kind of food as a vegetarian. I love their impossible kebab. It's not quite the same as the taste as I remember but it's super close. I definitely recommend.

Some honestly great Persian cuisine in West LA. It's really close to my work so I stop in often for lunch and every time it is consistently really good. It's very large on the inside so they can host many different sized parties and it is never cramped. Each time we have been, the service has been really great and the whole staff is always really polite. They also are quick with the drink refills which I really appreciate. They don't have a dedicated parking lot but street parking is very easy to find in this part of town. They have a very large menu filled with all sorts of Persian classics. For my most recent visit, I ordered the Kashk O Bademjan as my starter, which I thought was really good. It's nice to mix up appetizers instead of getting hummus every time. For my entrée I chose the Kobideh with a side of rice and salad. It's basically like a Persian meatball in the shape of a kebab. Honestly really delicious in flavor and something I order often and would highly recommend. They also bring out free wraps and onions, which I love. They don't skimp on the portion sizes either, and you will not leave hungry. Overall some delicious person food in a casual setting in a quieter part of Los Angeles. I would definitely recommend to anyone searching for a solid Middle Eastern meal and I plan to be back many times in the future.

While I can't help but compare it in my mind to Raffi's place, I actually really enjoyed my dinner here. I came with a large group, and while I wish we had done family style (which seems to be the way to go), we got our individual dishes. The beef koobideh was awesome and the rice was fluffy and wonderful. The only downside I felt was the slow service we got that night- while folks were quite friendly, it took over 30 minutes before our orders were taken and then for the food to come out. Perhaps there was some miscommunication with the staff, but fortunately the food was worth the wait.

My wife and I and two friends had a remarkable evening, a Saturday evening at Javan. The greeting at the door and the interaction with the staff was terrific. It was a joy to interact with the enthusiastic staff. They made us feel quite good about the choice we had made to be in their restaurant. The owner Alex just remarkable. Approaches his mission of providing high-quality dining experience the way we all should approach our daily missions. Again we were made to feel so special as everyone did in the restaurant that evening. The food was fantastic my friend a foodie said the chocolate dessert was the best dessert he had ever had. All of the dishes were, well thought out and a joy to eat! We will be back and will spread the word !

Just quality food all around. On a whim and craving Middle Eastern food, I stopped by Javan Restaurant On Santa Monica Blvd, and it was worth the visit. I ordered the Combination beef and chicken Koobideh with basmati rice, and a side of babaganoush, garlic sauce, and Tatziki sauce to go with the flat bread. The food is simply delicious. Both the beef and chicken Koobideh are well seasoned and full of flavor. More importantly, the chicken is plump and not dry. A lot of times I add a lot more sumac as a way to enhance the dish, but I really don't need anything more on this dish. The basmati rice has a wonderful aromatic flavor and the grilled tomato had a nice sweetness to it. They all just work so well together. As for the side, I like the combination of the garlic sauce, which was surprisingly less pasty but more complex than I usually have, and the yogurt-cucumber is refreshing. They go well with the taftoon flatbread. Finally, the babaganoush is just delectable and dependable as ever. It's almost not even just a side dish on itself, and I do wish I've gotten it earlier so I can enjoy it by itself rather having to choose between that and the two other sauces to compliment my Koobideh combo and the taftoon bread. Hats off to Alex the owner and his friendly staff at Javan Persian restaurant!

I'm not gonna lie - I came here over a year ago, but I'm choosing to write about my experience now because I think this restaurant is worth it :) My boyfriend and I were feeling Mediterranean food one night, so we looked up some spots in the area and stumbled upon this gem. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted and asked where we came from, etc. etc. We were surprised by how personal our experience was before we had even ordered - I felt like I was being treated like a celebrity. The owner (at least we were pretty sure he was the owner) came up to us during our meal to thank us for being there too. :') Granted, the restaurant was pretty empty, but the owner had no obligation whatsoever to talk to us so it was all just a very pleasant surprise. The top-notch service didn't end there - we were offered bread, hummus, and tzatziki, all on the house (and all of which was delicious by the way). For our mains, we ordered kobideh with grilled veggies, and for dessert, we ordered a chocolate mousse. Even a year later, I still remember that all of the food was delicious and absolutely hit the spot. The interior is also well decorated and a nice place for a date, friends, or family. We had an amazing experience here (probably the best service I've ever experienced to date STILL), and if it weren't for the fact that we usually order in when we want Mediterranean food, I'm sure we would have been back by now. Highly recommend!!

This is the place to enjoy a great meal, especially those who don't yet know they like Persian food. With mild seasonings in comforting food, I think anyone would find something to love here. Our server Victor gave excellent, warm, attentive service. We sat in a comfortable booth. **Baba ganoush (eggplant dip) - excellent appetizer, beautifully plated, drizzled with tahini sauce, so delicious and lightly smoked. I love it also by the spoonful without pita bread **Stewed Lamb shank bademjan - a little pricey for $31 but so worth it. The lamb falls off the bone, rich stew, more eggplant, yes! Not a fan of the crunchy rice, but the basmati rice is so light and fluffy. It was as amazing as many years ago before Javan closed their business and thankfully reopened last year. Had extra to bring home as well. **Chicken chunk skewer - one skewer of chicken breast, moist, and well seasoned I've had their beef koobideh and grilled vegetables, all great. Sumac sprinkled over the rice adds some tartness. Very clean bathroom and on some nights you'll hear a live piano. By the entrance is a case with tempting lemon bars and baklavah. It's a more upscale environment, though some customers dress casually. Of all the Persian restaurants in West LA, Javan is my top choice.

This place is absolutely good!! I had the lamb and eggplant stew which I LOVED a lot!! I had the Bademjan plate with basmati rice, but I have to try it with their so many options. You can also get half salad and half rice for your dish for an additional $2. I had the Greek salad which I enjoyed. If you're not much of a vinegar person you might be turned off by the dressing. They had so many other lamb option dishes that I have to try next time. There is free parking underneath the plaza.

Went to my sister's place in LA yesterday and she ordered to go from Javan! I must say their food was fantastic. The chicken koobideh was so juicy and perfectly cooked with maybe some onions inside? The rice was so fluffy and buttery. Never had it from there before but it was delicious. If you're ever in Los Angeles and want some delicious Persian food this place is my second choice next to Darya! Have a beautiful day! Be kind to the world! :)

Great Persian cuisine in a clean and friendly environment. Quick and friendly service with dine-in or takeout. All the usual Persian menu entrees are available. A great place to go for your first, or your friend's first Persian food experience. If you're feeling adventurous, try the house drink pronounced "doo-g". A cold and refreshing yogurt drink that you can salt to taste or enjoy as is (a little on the sour side). I prefer the non-carbonated version. For dessert, try some hot tea with baklava.