"The beaded chandeliers, walls lined with ornate mirrors, and crisply ironed white tablecloths signal that Maral in Agoura Hills is a finer destination for Persian cooking. Especially noteworthy is the grilled white fish prepared over an open flame. Served with a simple salad and sabzi polo (herb-packed basmati rice), the fish is tender, buttery, and ideal for seafood lovers. For those more inclined to choose turf over surf, the loobia polo is a great option. The tomato-based rice dish with green beans and chunks of beef tenderloin beef is served with a skewer of koobideh (grilled minced meat marinated with saffron, onions, and warm spices) and mixed greens." - Melody Barooni