Lavash

"Lavash in the Sunset serves solid renditions of classic Persian stews, such as fesenjan (chicken with walnut and pomegranate sauce) and ghormeh sabzi (beef, herbs, and kidney beans)—great for warming up on a familiar foggy day in the Avenues. With its small cafe feel, it’s the kind of place that you can walk into when your space heater decides to blow a fuse. And the fireplace in the back will easily tempt you to stay for just a couple (or four) more glasses of wine." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Lavash in the Sunset serves solid renditions of classic Persian stews, such as fesenjan (chicken with walnut and pomegranate sauce) and ghormeh sabzi (beef, herbs, and kidney beans)—perfect for warming up on a foggy day. With its small cafe feel, it’s the kind of place that you can walk into on a moment’s notice. But if for whatever reason you can't get a table inside, you can get a seat (and a blanket) on the big heated parklet that’s decked out with flowers and light wood furnishings—it brings a slice of the small cafe outside. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway

"This Sunset Persian restaurant knows how to make a first impression. Wafts of grilled beef and lamb and sumac hit you as soon as you walk in. The dining room looks like it was carved out of sandstone, and hanging still lifes and big bouquets frame the bar. Then there’s the roomy parklet, decorated with string lights and even more flowers. But once the first dish hits the table, that sparkle fades. Tahdig gets lathered in a flavorless tomato stew, and kabobs, while juicy, depend on the raw herbs to make up for a lack of seasoning. Small gestures at the restaurant go a long way, like the never-empty water glasses and a complimentary plate of lavash with fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese. But these don’t make up for the generally bland rice and meat. If you do end up here—reservations are easy to come by—pack your order with the various kabobs like the koobideh and joojeh, which are generously portioned and the best things on the menu." - Patrick Wong

"The cozy, flower-filled dining room of Lavash is a dreamy way to eat Persian food in the Inner Sunset. This family-owned business features a comforting mix of dishes, with zereshk polo and ghormeh sabzi among its most popular offerings. Don’t skip out on the kabobs — the koobideh is another favorite — and check out the specials for two if you’re looking to maximize options." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Lavash serves solid renditions of classic Persian stews, such as fesenjan (chicken with walnut and pomegranate sauce) and ghormeh sabzi (beef, herbs, and kidney beans) as well as various rice dishes, including the crispy tahdig that brings lots of great texture to anything else you order. With its small cafe feel, it’s also the kind of place that will create a heart design out of your kabob rice when you’re eating there. The restaurant faced significant hardship even before the pandemic after an early 2018 fire necessitated an almost two-year closure. Fortunately, it’s currently open for limited indoor and outdoor dining on weekends as well as takeout and delivery during the week." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Will Kamensky, Tamara Palmer, Ricky Rodriguez