Komaaj Pila Bazaar

It was my first time in Komaaj, and I’m sure I’ll be back there again and again as everything was perfect there. The restaurant was designed very nicely and completely in Persian style. My partner and I enjoyed food, atmosphere, the hospitality and cheerfulness of the owner. He explained the details about food and recipe very nicely and friendly. Then we picked two beers with a Persian name “Shams” which we enjoyed a lot. Finally our food was served. The most delicious smoked trout we had ever had and pomegranate chicken. I strongly suggest trying the food in there.

We’ve been wanting to try Komaaj for quite some time, and finally had a free afternoon to stop in mid-week. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and there were plenty of GF options for us! We opted for the rice plates with chicken and salmon, and we were not disappointed! The meats were so flavorful- tender and cooked to perfection! The plates were filled with lovely savory, and sweet/tart flavors (the pomegranate sauce was fantastic!). We can’t wait to come back and try the stews on the weekends, and look forward to the grand opening of the full dining room.

I’m excited for Komaaj to be opening their new location in Bernal on Mission! Popped in for lunch and enjoyed the fresh and well balanced flavors of a chickpea rice bowl. Also the Saffron Rose Water with flower petals was decadent!

Definitely a must in SF! A nice cozy folk restaurant serving traditional food from north of Iran. If you like sour food, this is the place. Make sure to try as many dishes as possible and share, although the portions may not be as big as you expect because of the prices, but it is worth it! Highly recommended!

Such unique food from northern Iran, with great service and vibes. Highly recommend ! This is not your typical Iranian restaurant where they only sell kabob and play Spanish guitar. This is way better for true authentic cuisine.

The smoked salmon could be easily split into 2 meals but it was so good, i finished it all. Komaaj serves the best persian food in CA

Incredible food, incredible people, incredible space. Had a perfect lunch here and was so warmly welcomed. I’ll back back time after time!!!

This is a cozy restaurant with friendly staff. We loved their hospitality and the speed of their service. A great option for take out order. Sour chicken stew is their winning card. You can taste the careful mix of the herbs with pomegranate paste. The quality of the vegetables and the paste used in the stew could have been better, but it's just an issue of the poor quality ingredients. The quality pf rice was below average. It's called katte on the menu but all you get is an undercooked rice. It was a disappointing taste. Number of items on the menu were limited. We tried their smoked salmon, mirza ghasemi, with doogh and sharbat sekanjebi, beside the sour chicken stew. Doogh was perfect. Sharbat sekanjebin wasn't tasting as we'd expected. Smoked salmon was too salty, although they mentioned its going to be salty... Mirza ghasemi was decent. They have recently relocated their business and we wish for their success. We'll go back for the sour chicken stew!

I like the variety of foods in this Chicken and Rice dish! Came with turmeric rice, pomegranate chicken thigh, barberries, herbs, pickles, radish, and pomegranate sauce. The portion is large. It was nice to have for lunch on a cold winter day. Also a nice place for lunch with friends with friendly service. I'd like to come back to try their other dishes!

I had never tried Persian food before so I gave this place a try and ordered a Pomegranate Chicken Wrap for lunch. I didn't mind the food taking a while to come out since it was being made to order. The pomegranate did add a little sweet taste to the wrap and it had plenty of chicken in it. It also paired nicely with the Shams Pilsner I ordered with it. An excellent Iranian origin beer that I saw on their drink menu. The staff here was also friendly. I was about to just pay for my dine-in order but was told to find a table to sit at. I decided to eat inside by the the windows and paid for the meal after I was finished.

Updating my review to give it five stars. Now, I realize that I already gave it five stars but I'm updating it because I've actually eaten there. I went a couple times when they were in the smaller location and now again at their new, larger location on the corner of Mission and 29th (where Good Frickin' Chicken was). I'm so happy this place exist, and can tell you, the food is delicious. It's northern Iranian style food, which is likely a little different from the Persian food you've had before. Most Persian restaurants serve the kebabs and stews that we've all grown to love and appreciate and this place serves the typical fare you would get closer to the Caspian Sea (sardines, trout, salmon, sour chicken, etc). It's about as healthy as you can get without cutting out animal products altogether. What's even cooler is the vibe of the place seems to really nail what it's like in those small, local family restaurants of the north. Friendly staff, well cultivated playlist, persian women fighting over who gets to pay the bill (this is a whole thing in Persian culture. We are not afraid to make a scene if it means we get to be the ones who pay). Great lunch spot currently and it looks like there'll be even more options when the dining room opens.

Small cute place, and definitely a hidden gem. We got the pomegranate walnut chicken stew and pomegranate chicken bowl, and they were both really delicious and a good quantity. The stew is more on the sweeter side because of the pomegranate, but the rice balances it. We can't wait to be back and try more things here. They are also expanding to include more seating and a bar.

Despite being Iranian I had never really tried northern Iranian food. I was impressed with the coziness of the food. All had great flavor profiles. We tried the naz khatoon, chicken dish and Salmom belly. I would say I enjoyed the smoked salmon belly the most, it is a bit salty if you don't like salty food.

A cute little spot with delicious Iranian food! My friends and I shared a spread of the cucumber salad, multiple dips, olives, and the chickpea curry. It came with some bread (more like roasted crackers) and an amazing plate of salad and rice. It was more food that we expected and so yummy! I think my favorite item was the chickpea curry. Everything was perfectly spiced with dried pomegranate on many dishes, and the sour level was perfect. We ordered at the counter and then food was served to our table - the waitress was really lovely and helped us order the right amount of food. It looks like they're remodeling a larger space and hopefully there'll be more seating in the future and we'll definitely be back!

If you haven't been to Komaaj yet.. RUN, don't walk! I've made it my own personal mission to find and eat at all the best middle eastern restaurants while I live in the Bay, and Komaaj is up there on the top 3 best MENA/SWANA restaurants I've tried since moving here. Komaaj is a dining experience absolutely everyone MUST try. I couldn't find a way to make reservations online, so I called in and the owner was so kind. I let them know that we wanted a large table for a going-away party and that there'd be 7 of us. They were so sweet and accommodating! When we were late, they were still so welcoming and happy to have us there. The ambiance and pure vibes of this restaurant was one of the best I've had in San Francisco. It transported me right back to being home and going to Armenian restaurants, with gogoosh and arash playing in the back. I felt right at home. All of the food we ordered was 11/10 if I had to rate it. I'm pretty sure we ordered everything on the menu, as we were splitting it all family-style. Among the things we got for entrees, there was the vegan anaarbij (BEST thing I've ever tasted), morgheh torsh, and maahi doudi - all delicious although I mostly only ate the vegan item. We also had maast o labou and sumac labneh on the table, and I am not embarrassed to tell y'all that I would have ordered another 3 portions of the sumac labneh. We finished off strong with the chai gole rose and naan berenji cookies and *chefs kiss* it was as amazing as the entire meal. The tea was so good that I actually bought a pouch of the rose tea to bring home with me! I can't recommend this place highly enough. I will return to Komaaj over and over again, and would send everyone I know here!

I don't know what these other reviewers got but both the chicken and beef wraps were incredibly bland, no flavor, no spice, no salt, no fat. The beef was an unseasoned hamburger patty...with a bunch of lettuce and parsley and some cucumber. I like the idea of having lots of veggies in the wrap, but it has to taste like something! we also both had stomach problems after eating the food and had to throw the rest away. Very disappointing.

For both quality of service and incredible ingredients use for these regional dishes- Komaaj is a new family favorite. We have ordered take out & ate in. Each time the food and presentation was great. Service was friendly & welcoming. Ambiance inside is for me, nostalgic. it's a small place that offers big flavors & even packaged goods to take home. I am happy to have Komaaj close by to our neighborhood!

Easy to review. Mediocre, over priced food. Maybe everything else besides the pomegranate chicken is great, but that is pretty unlikely

It wasn't a large space but they're opening up a larger dining area soon. I'd say 2 people is ideal at this point and 4 is hard to find a spot. They were trying really hard to find 5 of us but we ended up only finding space at the bar. Service was fast and accommodating. The food was delicious! we really enjoyed the cucumber salad with the Dalar dressing (w/ sunflower seed, vinegar, olive oil) and the eggplant walnut dip! It has beautiful presentation and is served with sangak bread - Iranian whole wheat flat bread. The sumac beef wrap and the smoked salmon belly were so fresh and cut perfectly so you could see everything in it and enjoy at the same time. The ingredients and flavors were delicious. The vegan wrap was ok with many chickpeas but everything else ( sumac beef wrap, salmon belly wrap, cucumber salad, walnut dip) I would order again.

super yummy Iranian food in a cute spot! this place is pretty far out of the way, but it's worth the trip. we had a reservation for 4 and the hostess was nice enough to hold our table even though we were pretty late. the food itself was lovely -- super fresh and vibrant flavors (saffron!), and it was definitely a unique experience. fun to go with a group to try different things. I just wish the restaurant itself was fully built out; to get to the restroom, I had to walk through an empty storefront behind the restaurant, and down the stairs to a cluttered basement, which was a bit creepy. the interior was otherwise super cute though!

Everything that touched my lips had so much flavor to it, even the water!! My group of 5 ordered: Roudbar Platter and THREE Sour chicken stews for the table. We also tried the Zafferon-Golaab Saffron and Rose drink. Roudbar Platter was my absolute favorite. I think if you go here you MUST get this. Everything had such an interesting and unique flavor to it that you can't find in other dishes. The cucumber salad and the Naz Khatoun were my favorites from the platter. However, we did find a strand of hair in the sumac labneh... To compensate for it, they gave us 2 extra sumac labnehs as well as cookies and tea for the table. Sour chicken stew was yummy as well, but it didn't stand out to me the same way the platter did. Also, the Saffron and Rose drink was light and refreshing! A good compliment to the meal.

The food and attention to detail are both excellent. Masha - one of the owners - is funny, knowledge and lovely. This is not traditional Persian food that I am used to but it was inventive, bursting with flavor - from smoky eggplants, to pomegranate chicken stew to a tray of the best olives that I have ever had. A welcomed addition to a neighborhood now awash in udon noodles. derivative burritos and low-brow Chinese food.

My favorite restaurant in San Francisco! Can't wait to go again. Appreciate the vegan options.

Calling our all the foodies, flavor seekers, culinary enthusiasts and artist! Oh boys and girls and non binary el all, you should try this becasue you will get addicted to this little gem of a place in Bernal. I am from Iran. I has a bias about Kabobs. But after eating here I don't want Kabobs any more. I want Morgh Torsh and smoky trout and Naz Khatoon. Everything in this place is flavorful and colorful, super balanced and healthy, and you can tell the old Iranian mom cooking love was put into it. Staff are super nice in telling you about the food too and pampering you with their smile and service. I highly recommend Komaj. I have converted to being regular. So should you!

Komaaj has won accolades for its authentic Northern Iranian cuisine, which is centered on the use of herbs and sour/acidic flavors from ingredients like sumac, yogurt, lime, and pomegranate. The colorful salads/starters were a great way to start the meal, and we had the Cucumber Salad (Khiaar Dalar) made of chopped Persian cucumbers, radishes, and barberries with a green Dalar dressing (made of herbs) and topped with seeds; and the Naz Khatoun Dip, made of pureed roasted eggplant, walnuts, and pomegranate juice. But my favorite starter was the Beet Yogurt (Maast Labou), a thick, creamy pink-purple puree of red beets, yogurt, labneh, sumac, and herbs, served with crunchy squares of Naan Sangak (whole wheat flatbread) on the side. For our main dishes, the Smoked Trout (Maahi Doudi) was topped with pomegranate molasses and served with Herb Rice (Sabzi Katteh) made with chopped dill, chives, and parsley; but my personal favorite was the roasted Smoked Salmon Belly, served with yogurt sauce and Turmeric Rice (Katteh Zard). Their signature dish was the Sour Chicken Stew (Morghe Torsh), which came with tender roasted chicken thighs in a walnut and herb stew, which had a distinctly sour, herbaceous flavor. Each of the entrees was served with herbs. greens, and slices of raw carrots and radishes on the side, whose bitterness balanced out the other flavors. Overall, this was a fantastic meal featuring a complex amalgamation of flavors, and the quality of ingredients, the service, and the elegant atmosphere were top notch!

Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat in San Francisco. The ambiance, the fresh ingredients, the service, and of course the food, and indeed the wine selection.

Komaaj is one of my favorite restaurants, I can't get enough of their menu; it's full of mouthwatering dishes (sour chicken stew, mirza ghasemi, the wraps, etc.). The staff? Super friendly. The service? Always spot on. Chef Hanif brings the flavors of Northern Iran to life with an abundance of herbs and fresh veggies. And don't get me started on their herbal teas, pickles, marinated olives, and unique drinks--they're a treat. Their new place is much bigger and way cozier. I'm counting down the days till they open the full-fledged restaurant. Can't wait for even more good times and great eats!"

Absolutely amazing food. Chicken bowl is fantastic. Possibly one of the best chicken dishes in SF.

Came here for a Sunday lunch and was not disappointed at all! We entered a little bit late, about 20 mins before the restaurant was closing but they were still so kind and nice. The woman who served us made sure we made the best choices according to what we liked, which was so awesome. 100/10 for the staff there! We got a bunch of difference dishes including the Sour Chicken, Sumac Roasted Eggplant, Smoked Salmon Belly and everything was very flavorful and delicious. Their serving size was really good, we even had some leftovers to take home. Definitely worth a try ++

Delicious food, great service and a unique ambiance. We ordered a few different types of main course and everything tasted so delicious.

I'd tried Komaaj at their previous more pop-up location, and was excited to see them open closer to home, (in the old Goood Frickin Chicken spot.) They were to-go only for awhile, and now have dine-in, with the main dining room/grand opening happening in the coming week apparently! I got a DELICIOUS pomegranate chicken rice bowl to go. It was a generous serving of seasoned rice, salad, and beautifully tender chicken. Would order again! The woman who helped me was pleasant and friendly, the food was good, and soon they'll have a full sit-down dining room for groups. I'll be back!

The pomegranate chicken wrap is delicious - extremely flavorful and very filling without being too much. That alone would be great, but even better, I got to the restaurant too late to order one and they were still willing to make me one anyway. I really appreciate their kindness and would encourage you to support them.

We quite enjoyed our first foray into Northern Iranian cuisine. Pomegranate-chickpea curry was sweet and spicy, it went really well with the rice. Salmon (mahi) was fantastic as well. Doogh was a delightful salty yogurt/milk drink, and quite like the lassis we get in the North of India. In fact, the cuisines do have a fair bit in similar, and it's always fascinating to see the words in common between Farsi and Hindi (namak for instance, meaning salt). It's an unassuming hole-in-the-wall spot which I missed on my first drive past, it just seemed to say 'laundry'. I knew it was authentic seeing the lady chatter away with a neighboring table of (presumably iranian folks) and then bring them out a platter of delicacies. She was also generous and gave me more greens on request.

We had such a great time now only was a food delicious but it was such a warm friendly environment. Felt like we were having dinner with a bunch of friends that night highly recommend.

What a great meal! My friend said that the food is from Northern Iran. It's not usual to see many seafood dishes on the menu. Friendly, warm service + great food. I would describe the flavor as sweet and a tad tangy. - Appetizers: Beet yogurt, Cucumber, Goat cheese, Olives. I love olives the most. They put a tiny bit of honey on top to counter the sourness from the pickled olives. - Mains: Eggplant & tomato, Sour chicken, Smoke salmon. My favorite is the sour chicken. The sauce reminds me of Indian's palak paneer. Yummmm - The teas are great. I love my Pomegranate juice. Tasted a tiny bit of Doogh and it's not for me. It's their national drink so maybe you want to check it out.

I loved Komaaj in its original and smaller location, but just tried the 29th Street location for the first time. So good I can't believe we waited this long to get over there. We had the beef wrap and the chicken and rice plate. The beef wrap is a great choice for hamburger lovers. All you love about a burger wrapped up with lots of vegetables and a great lemony sauce. The chicken was incredible. Like think about it for days after incredible. Moist, fall off the bone tender, and sumptuously flavorful. Comes with a lot of really tasty rice and some vegetables. It will be impossible not to order again, but I can't wait to try the salmon dishes and various dips. They were a highlight at the old location. Bernal/Mission is lucky to have such a great restaurant.

I've had plenty of middle eastern before but never Persian! Didn't know about this place until a friend took us here. It's a gem! Food: had several things to share. Favorites were the olives, smoked trout, and chicken stew. They are known for the walnut chickpea stew but that may be an acquires taste for me. My only critique is no dessert menu! Just have some cookies which we didn't order. Nice ambiance and friendly service. Can't wait to bring more people here!

When we got there, the staff greeted us warmly, and seated us right away. The food tasted so authentic. You could taste each spice, herb, nut, and yogurt flavors strongly! The saffron rice was such a good complement to the stews we got. This place is definitely worth a visit!

Yummy fresh healthy food! We ordered the pomegranate chicken dish and it was absolutely delicious! Enjoyed

I've never had Iranian food so was looking forward to trying something new. Komaaj did not disappoint. We had an excellent meal and I'm looking forward to returning and trying more dishes. We ordered the marinated olives, cucumber salad and roasted eggplant dip (Naz Khatoun) to start. All were great, but we especially loved the olives and eggplant dip. For entree, I had the Sour Chicken which isn't something I would normally order because I typically pass on chicken dishes at restaurants and have always disliked lemon chicken, but our server recommended it so I gave it a shot. This dish was fantastic. The chicken was super tender and the sauce was just just right balance of tartness, thanks to the pomegranate seeds. Services was excellent as well.

The ambience inside was very nice and cozy. The Morgh Torsh (sour chicken) and Naz Katoun dip were delicious and would recommend to all. The staff were super friendly and helpful for ordering. They have a special dessert (Koomaj) sometimes, I'll have to come back to try it. Also really appreciate the outdoor seating for warmer SF days!

Got the eggplant and tomato stew along with the sour chicken. The portions are quite generous. The tomato was a bit on the burned end but the flavor would've been very nice (besides the burned parts). The sour chicken was truly sour. Thought it was okay, but could see how someone who likes sour stuff would enjoy it. The chicken was a bit dry but nicely flavored. It gets packed so I would recommend a reservation.

This remarkable northern Iranian restaurant left me thoroughly impressed. The fall-off-the-bone chicken was masterfully cooked and seasoned to perfection. The attention to detail in the dishes showcased the chef's skill and dedication. The customer service was outstanding, with attentive staff who were eager to make the experience a positive one. Don't forget to pick up some treats for home - they have great spices, drinks, and teas for purchase.

I was extremely pleased with the vegan dishes; they truly captured the authentic flavors I was craving.

Great Iranian place, with very very interesting flavors! Authentic Iranian music. Fish was a bit salty, but the combination of tastes very well done.

I wasn't sure what to expect... This was the first time I've tried this kind of dish and am definitely not used to this flavor profile. The flavors are very unique - kind of like a combination of tangy, salty and sour all mixed together. I definitely want to come back to try the variety of other things on their menu!!

Komajj is so delicious! I had the chicken and rice bowl. Chicken was so tender and bright- paired perfectly with the tumeric rice and fresh salad. Very generous portions too. Can't wait to make this my new lunch spot! So glad they're in Bernal!

This is one of the best Persian restaurants (Gilaki Cuisines) in the US! They have a lot of great starters. We had Mixed olives, Naz khatoun, and Sumac labneh. The Naz khatoun is made of roasted eggplant, and it tastes incredible! For the main course we had sour chicken, and we all loved it very much. It's a must-try! Thank you, komaaj, you made our trip to SF much better!

This is a review for takeout from here. I'd probably give it a 3.5 if I could give halves, but I'll round up. I will update when I go to the restaurant. Our group had two wraps and two chicken platters. The wraps got glowing reviews. I thought the chicken bowl was pretty good but not great. The labneh was a tasty app and overall i thought the food was tasty but I wouldn't need to eat there again. After coming to the review section, I think I'll have to try again, in person to give it a more thorough and fair review.

Made reservations for the outdoor parklet. Set up was nice just a handful of small tables. Heaters are were provided. Area luckily wasn't too windy. Drinks: Menu is limited but they do have wine and beer as well as some Persian beverage. We ordered the Rose and the White wine which were fine but not noteworthy. Food: Sumac Lebnah - tart, creamy and rich paired well with the house made sangak Naz Khatoun Eggplant Walnut Dip - sweet, savory, slightly tart dip very flavorful and balanced Sardine - served on a flatbread with a few veggies and a wedge of lemon, nice to have fillets without the bone but fish itself was a tad dry, bread underneath the sardines soaked up most of the fishy flavor Braise Chicken Thigh - rich, savory almost tomato like sauce, chicken was tender and soaked up so much flavor really nice contrast to the rest of the more sweet and tart menu items we ordered Pomegranate and Walnut Stew with Tumeric Rice - so interesting haven't tried anything like it nice contrast between tart/acidic with a touch of sweetness and savoriness the chickpeas made this dish nice and hearty Service was good and very attentive, server had great recommendations and knowledge of the menu. Would definitely come back to try other items and familiarize myself with more Persian food.

I've been here before and I had been meaning to go back. My second time here, my experience wasn't so great. It was one of the most uncomfortable indoor dining experiences I've ever had because the restaurant was so cold. There was no heat indoors and it had to have been 50 degrees inside. Everyone was wearing heavy coats and the door was wide open so the staff could serve the outdoor guests. One table came, ate, and immediately left. They were short staffed tonight and the ordering became confusing. They cancelled our order and it took some time for our food to come as we waited in the cold. When it came, all the stews and hot teas couldn't warm us up. All I wanted was to leave to be somewhere more comfortable. Additionally, the sour chicken stew left me with a stomach ache. And it being a small bowl with two small pieces of chicken for $28 is a bit steep. Tonight left such a bad impression that don't think I will be coming back.

Amazing restaurant with charming decor, hospitable hosts, delicious dishes and beautiful presentation. I highly recommend Mazze platter. Chicken Motanjan literally melts in your mouth and hits every taste bud.

The food is incredible! I order to go from komaaj twice. I had a chicken wrap and my son had a beef wrap. They're unique and delicious. Pomegranate chicken, holy wow!! Next, we order bowls and they will fill you up. Nice little joint.

It's the weekend and you don't expect to find another restaurant that can truly elevate you. Guess what? Persian food has been refined over 3000 years. Komaaj has turned it into a high end, gourmet experience at non-San francisco prices. Insanely good Persian food! The best I have ever sampled! The menu is well balanced for vegan, vegetarians and carnivores alike. I wouldn't be surprised if this place takes off like Beit Rima did 2 years ago. I decided to sample a bunch of vegan and veggie dishes. And judging by the flavors and high-end presentation worthy of a Michelin star, I can only imagine the meat based dishes are exceptional. 1) Sumac roasted chickpeas - Comes with a slice of lemon. Light and perfectly spiced. Sumac doesn't overpower. 2) Pomegranate & Walnut Stew with Turmeric Rice - holy cow. The flavors are insane. What I love is that this dish isn't sweet or has one particular flavor that dominates your palette. It's multi-noted, and the stew tickles your taste buds as the perfectly cooked rice provides the depth and texture to complete the dish. 3) Side Bread // sangak - think of this as pita chips on steroids. They act as a crunchy complement to the stews, salads and marinated veggies. 4) Cucumber Salad - this is also available with lettuce. Refreshing and a great palette cleanser. The flavors are clean and the light spices allow the cucumber to shine. 5) Sumac Roasted Eggplant - I have never tasted anything like this. The eggplant doesn't taste starchy. Instead it gets a kebab like treatment. Pods well with the rice. Overall my entire plate was a flavor bomb. This is a gem for 2021 and unless you try it soon, this place is likely to become very popular and have long wait lines. They have outdoor seating, and this being in a quiet mission neighborhood, has the ambience to make a great date night place. Note: they are only open thu to Sunday. And close early by 8 pm. I ordered from the website before close and the food was ready. I appreciated how much care went into packaging and presentation. It survived a bike ride home. Thank you Komaaj for giving me the best foodie experience of 2021! And all this for 40 busks! I almost don't want to recommend you to others for fear that you will become too popular. That's a good problem to have during a pandemic :)

Flavorful food with fresh ingredients, healthy meals, wonderful service, and a chef who stays totally authentic to the region represented. I have been to this place so many times and enjoy it every time.

My family is from Northern Iran, so I was excited to visit Komaaj for the first time with my parents and grandmother. I'm not sure I can find words to describe how much we all loved it! We frequently visit Iranian restaurants in the Bay Area, all delicious, but all are focused on kabob and a few other menu items. It's so refreshing to visit a restaurant that is highlighting the unique flavor pairings, spices, and herbs of northern Iran. There is so much care and thought put into all aspects of the restaurant -- each food item and its presentation, the art and decor, the infused water, the 10/10 Persian music playlist (classics + chill vibes), I could go on. The anaarbij // pomegranate walnut stew was the star of the show for my family. My mom and grandmother were very impressed, which means a lot considering they both make this dish frequently at home. Plus, I love that it's vegan! For starters we had the khiar dalar // cucumber salad, zeitoon parvardeh // marinated olives and sumac labneh. All were uniquely flavorful and tasty. I also really liked the maahi doudi // smoked trout. The smokey flavor and the sweet/tart pomegranate molasses pair together beautifully. I've been recommending Komaaj to all my friends and family since visiting. Cannot wait to go back :)

Food is different than what you usually have in other Persian restaurants, I loved their Nazkhatoon. Their spices and herbs are unique and have an aroma of northern parts of Iran . The owners are warm and charming, I like this place for spending afternoon in between meals since their appetizers that are served with sangak bread is awesome. Also don't miss the sekangebin sharbat drink it's delicious and refreshing. Love the background music but do keep in mind that finding parking in the area could be challenging.

The black sheep plant based meatballs were amazing! They tasted better than lamb. The sauce/stew was very tangy and tasty. I particularly enjoyed the burst of dried cranberries intermixed. I think the other hit was the beet yogurt labneh! So delicious! We got the sour chicken stew and the herb rice with chicken as well. Both very tasty. Service was also very good. Our waiter was attentive.