Lavash
Persian restaurant · Inner Sunset ·
Persian dining with sun-colored walls, floral decor, and flavorful kabobs
Persian dining with sun-colored walls, floral decor, and flavorful kabobs
"The Inner Sunset’s go-to for Persian food, Lavash, has been a staple since reopening in 2020. The menu, anchored by skewered kabobs, spans all the Persian culinary classics, like kookoo sabzi (baked quiche with barberries and yogurt) and zereshk polo (saffron basmati rice topped with roasted chicken, barberries, and orange peel spiced with cumin). Expect the comfort of family recipes in a flower-filled dining room that locals treat like an extension of home. With its blend of tradition, hospitality, and perfectly seared kabobs, Lavash remains one of the neighborhood’s most iconic restaurants." - Antony Fangary
"A charming Persian spot on Irving Street where the reviewer let a regular friend lead the ordering and enjoyed an herb-filled sabzi paneer platter, ghormeh sabzi, and a lovely joojeh kabob. The joojeh, composed of chicken breast and thighs, was marinated and “sang against the grains of perfectly cooked basmati saffron rice.” The friend wisely asked the kitchen to add zereshk (barberries) atop the rice, which added another dimension to each bite. The space is described as gorgeous and “just bursting with flowers,” making it an all-around great place to drop in for a meal and one the reviewer plans to return to." - Paolo Bicchieri
"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. Call the restaurant to reserve a table for same-day bookings." - Dianne de Guzman
"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
