Nersses Vanak Restaurant

Persian restaurant · Grand Central

Nersses Vanak Restaurant

Persian restaurant · Grand Central

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6524 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201

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Generous portions of flavorful kebabs & hearty dizi stew  

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6524 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201 Get directions

nersses.com
@nerssesvanak

$20–30 · Menu

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6524 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201 Get directions

+1 818 550 7800
nersses.com
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$20–30 · Menu

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The 16 Best Persian Restaurants In LA

"The legendary dish at father-and-son-operated Nersses Vanak in Glendale is dizi, also known as ab goosht: a rich and hearty stew of lamb, chickpea, potato, and various spices that’s served in two parts. You’ll be presented with a bowl filled with the dark red tomato broth from the stew and a plate of the stew fillings—tender lamb chunks and vegetables—that have been smashed into oblivion so they become a thick, incredibly savory paste. Another plate of raw onion, basil, and sheets of fresh-baked lavash comes with it. Take a big spoonful of the stew paste, spread it on the bread, add some herbs and onion, wrap it up and dip it in the broth, eat, and repeat. If that’s still not clear, just watch the rest of the tables around you—chances are they’ll all be involved in the same mouthwatering dance. Get a side of their housemade pickles, too." - brant cox, arden shore, garrett snyder, sylvio martins

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The Best Persian Restaurants in Los Angeles, According to Eater’s Local Dining Expert | Eater LA

"Nersses Vanak’s origin story spans over 60 years, three generations, and two continents. Originally opened in Tehran in 1960 — a black-and-white photo of the original restaurant hangs in the Glendale dining room — the restaurant is a staple destination for dizi, a hearty slow-cooked stew made with lamb, chickpeas, warming spices, and black lime. The dish is served with freshly baked taftoon, a Persian flatbread." - Melody Barooni

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Nersses Vanak Review - Glendale - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Though they also offer a traditional array of very good Persian kabobs, the legendary dish at the father-and-son-operated Nersses Vanak in Glendale is their ab goosht, a rich and hearty stew of lamb, chickpea, potato, and various spices that gets served in two parts. You'll be presented with a bowl filled with the dark red tomato broth from the stew and a plate of the stew fillings—tender lamb chunks and vegetables—that have been smashed into oblivion so they become a thick, incredibly savory paste. Another plate of raw onion, basil, and sheets of fresh-baked lavash comes with it. Take a big spoonful of the stew paste, spread it on the bread, add some herbs and onion, wrap it up and dip it in the broth, eat and repeat. If that's still not clear, just watch the rest of the tables around you—chances are they'll all be involved in the same mouthwatering dance. Get a side of their housemade pickles, too." - Garrett Snyder

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June Wong

Google
Excellent food here. Plate of raw onion and basil set out first. Our Soltani Kabob and Luleh Kabob plates were enormous. We probably should've just split one. They were both delicious. Meats were tender and flavorful. Rice was awesome. The fresh bread was warm, and great. Service was good. The restaurant is in a 3 store corner mall, so the parking is really tight (lot is shared by a liquor store, a pizza place, a bar, and the restaurant). The inside is fairly basic but nice old photographs on the wall. Highly recommend.

Amir Jad

Google
Delicious Food. This is the pinnacle of comfort Persian food the way it should be. Best koobideh and dizi in LA! The homemade bread pairs amazing with everything on the menu. A little far from west side of LA but worth the trip every day.

Anna A

Google
💚Always fresh and unique 👌 High quality food and service. They do everything to make guests feel welcome and appreciated 🙏 The food comes fast. The sitting area is clean. ℹ️Mostly, Mediterranean food is offered, and no potatoes are served.

Tina Rodriguez

Google
What a great find! The food is delicious. I ordered the chicken and rice and it was absolutely fantastic. Very generous portions. I can't wait to go back and order the lamb.

Milad Dylan

Google
They start hosting you with their fresh and hot bread called Taftoon made there to make your experience memorable. This place is also well know for their AAB Gosht or Dizi the traditional Persian food in town and their Kabob and chicken grilled (with bone ) taste mouthwatering! Ask for yoghurt (Maast Musir) to dipping your bread in.

Raffi Manser

Google
This plate is the lamp shanq, it's unbelievable 😋 , always ordered online due to my work. But one day I would love to visit their place and have the food there. Highly recommended 👌

Dave A.

Google
Great food. My mother said her chicken kebab skewers were the best she's ever had for white meat. My lamb was tasty. The bread is also fantastic!

Ying Liang

Google
Came her on a weekday with friends. Was decently busy but food came quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. We ordered lamb soup and kebabs. The meat was tender and so flavorful, the vegetables were perfectly cooked! First time trying Persian food and it was everything we wanted! We left happy and full with a decent amount of leftovers. For the price you really can’t beat it. Swing by for a meal!
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Danny K.

Yelp
While in the walk gen. Friendly staff , clean eating environment along with a dedicated individual who makes fresh bread all day . The food is always served fresh to order and their customer service inside and ask for phone order pick ups have been top notch . Give it a try and be amazed by the quality of the food
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June W.

Yelp
Excellent food here. Plate of raw onion and basil set out first. Our Soltani Kabob and Luleh Kabob plates were enormous. We probably should've just split one. They were both delicious. Meats were tender and flavorful. Rice was awesome. The fresh bread was warm, and great. Service was good. The restaurant is in a 3 store corner mall, so the parking is really tight (lot is shared by a liquor store, a pizza place, a bar, and the restaurant). The inside is fairly basic but nice old photographs on the wall. Highly recommend.
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Rick H.

Yelp
This place is been here for a long time. Been their customer since they are open. Good food friendly staff ! Delicious food !!! Get the soltani !!! Dizi or lamb chop. Everything in menu is 10 plus. Get in there !!!
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Marko C.

Yelp
My Persian friend told me about this restaurant and couldn't stop raving about it. I finally tried it, and he was right! This restaurant serves some delicious and amazing food! For appetizers we had the yogurt and cucumber dip and the eggplant dip. $9 each and it was served with bread, butter, raw onions, and basil. Delightful! My table mate and I wanted the lamb chops, boneless chicken, and luleh kabob (ground beef). The waiter created a dish with these three offerings. All three meats were absolutely delicious! My toes curled it was so good! I orders the yogurt drink with gas. Refreshing. Yogurt and cucumber: B Eggplant: B+ Chicken boneless: A+ Lamb Chops: A+ Ground beef: B+ Service was outstanding: A This is going to be one of my regular places to visit. Delicious!
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Amanda C.

Yelp
Juicy and flavorful meat and their freshly hot taftan bread with the onion on the table was the perfect pairing. I liked that they gave a lemon to squeeze on my chicken kabob too- made it extra tasty. It's a small, cozy spot in Glendale. Good place to go without any fuss. The food definitely speaks for itself!
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Yvonne Y.

Yelp
Hubby picked this place on our way to LA. It's a very small establishment in a very small corner "mall". Luckily, we got the last parking spot on the lot. There was only one table occupied when we walked in around 7pm on a Wednesday. Waiter is friendly and gives us a run down on all the kabobs. Hubby ordered the soup (Dizi) and three kabobs entrees for the 4 of us. They put the kabobs in the middle on a pizza stand. Then, they brought three plates of basmati rice. We then realized they put all three entrees onto one plate. It's shocking to see how small is the serving size of all three combined entrees. For a mom and pop shop setting, they are charging the nice restaurant pricing. Aside from the serving size and pricing, I would say the food does taste pretty good. It's similar to Shalizaar in Belmont, CA that is close to our home. I could only give it three stars as the food, serving size, and ambience do not equate to its high price. I would pass on this.
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Brenda L.

Yelp
Authenticity!! Family owned, very accommodating to sit you soon as they can. We loved the bread and the soup!! Great delicious entrees and portions for sharing and reasonable pricing. Just wish it wad spacious but they are very mom and pop like treatment. Traditional and don't forget the tea!!
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Siuneh E.

Yelp
I have been trying their "Ghorme Sabzi", "Gheymeh" and "ab Gusht" and let me tell you that you won't be able to find any other place that makes such an amazing dish. They will never disappoint you! 10/10
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Tommy A.

Yelp
As you can see one of the best place in Glendale to eat Persian food, we love this place. They're very clean and welcoming. Very delicious. Best service ever they have the best salads and yogurt. Also, they made the bread at the store. They brought you as warm aa they can Love love Can't be happier

Lou C.

Yelp
Amazing, above and beyond meat quality. Cooked perfectly. Everything was fresh, and the persian salad wasn't sitting in the refrigerator for days. It was like they cut the vegetables to order!! Fresh bread, baked to order. 5 star plus. I got the Flitet Barg. There is so much meat. Double what most restaurants give you for the same price. I will eat here again soon.
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Karen G.

Yelp
My coworker ordered it for dinner he ordered the chicken, the lamb and something that looked like a pizza and eggplant with the mint and the lemon. That was good. Nope, thank you. Everything was so good. Now I want to go back.
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Monica A.

Yelp
My husband recently made an order from here after we were recommended this place by our friends. It did not disappoint and we will order from here again!
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Soseh P.

Yelp
Nersses Vanak has kept up the quality of their food for years. My family and I have been a long time customers from Tehran. We contacted the owner to host a small family gathering and he was amazing and so accommodating. we reserved the back room that is beautifully remodeled for our gathering. The food was amazing, the service provided was top notch & we all enjoyed our time. Can't say enough about this establishment ( yes it's way better than Raffis).
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Pedram G.

Yelp
Nersses Vanak is definitely one of the best kabob restaurants in Los Angeles. The place isn't fancy and reminds me of traditional kabob spots in Tehran. The portions are generous, and the food is really good (their koobideh is a must-try). All orders come with fresh, hot baked bread. The service is friendly and super fast. The food quality is way better than overrated restaurants like Raffi's.

Arotin G.

Yelp
Best quality best customer service and best restaurant in the Los Angeles Amazing Service

Jessica D.

Yelp
Was very disappointed. I was told this place is better than Raffis and that is so untrue... I was regretting coming here instead of Raffis. Sure the food is edible but nothing I mean nothing compared to Raffis. I got the kabob and it had zero flavor. It doesn't even compare. Will not be back
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Danielle H.

Yelp
I've only tried the luleh kabob as takeout so far. It was excellent; some of the best I've ever eaten. The staff was extremely friendly even though it was super crowded. It being crowded did mean even just picking up a to-go order took over 30 minutes, though. We got lucky and found a parking space nearby.
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Nareh K.

Yelp
We used to be regulars here, but after several dreadful experiences, we've had enough. Our most recent takeout order was an absolute disaster. The wings were burnt beyond recognition, and when we called to address the issue, the staff responded with blatant rudeness, showing no concern for their mistake. Our dine-in experiences have been equally abysmal. On one occasion, we waited over an hour just to place our order, and when the food finally arrived, it was cold and unappetizing. The server seemed indifferent to our complaints, making us feel like we were an inconvenience. Another time, we decided to give them another chance, hoping it was just a one-off bad night. Unfortunately, it was the same story. We had to flag down the server multiple times just to get a glass of water, and our meals took so long to arrive that we were on the verge of walking out. The worst part is that each time we tried to address these issues with the staff, we were met with indifference and even attitude, as if they couldn't care less about their customers. After consistently bad service, long waits, and poor treatment, we won't be returning. With Raffi's Place being that big the servers are attentive.

Henry R.

Yelp
I giving this one 5 stars for fantastic service,good food , friendly environment dog friendly place . Thank you guys from me my wife and my baby dog (Shadi)
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Tina P.

Yelp
This is one of my favorite restaurant. The only place I can eat kebabs and not feel bad afterwards. Literally everything is delicious! Freshly made and authentic. I dine here about once a week. I can't get enough of this place

Armen T.

Yelp
The food served out of this establishment is legit just like my grandmothers cooking. From the kebab, ghormeh sabzi and abgoosht it reminds me of back home. I have yet to dine in but delivery has been above and beyond.
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Ash J.

Yelp
We tried Dizi, Jooje kabab they were both amazing! Service is great also. Price is fair. Highly recommended
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Tareq B.

Yelp
Best Persian food in a humble yet clean ambiance. The staff are friendly and the service is excellent. The hot naan served fresh from the over (Tanoor) and Baba Ghanoosh are delicious. It's as authentic as it gets for Persian/Armenian food.
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Tanya K.

Yelp
Amazing. Service is great. Cozy little spot. Everything is delicious but my favorite is their chicken breast pieces. The fresh bread they bring out is so so addicting and yummy. Must try.
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DistasteForMediocreChefs _.

Yelp
Someone should suggest to the older waiter to move to New York- his attitude would be right-at-home. Never smiled the entire time. In fact nearly the entire crew gives the vibe that they don't give a hoot about the fact that customers are actually frequenting the establishment and are the ones paying for their livelihoods. Basket of bread essentially got thrown in front of me as a waiter was walking to another table (not the oldest waiter, but another "jolly good fellow "). Food is OK. Not top shelf. To me, the attitude was so off-putting that I don't need to go back.
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Koko S.

Yelp
We didn't feel like cooking for Xmas so we ordered from somewhere that I know is great place to eat so I ordered the family pack it was delicious saved me a lot of money and work of cooking every body happy

Arian K.

Yelp
It was amazing kabob, the service was fantastic, and the whole place felt pleasing. The drinks were amazing and everything just was the best. I would say one of the best Persian Armenian foods in California
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G F.

Yelp
Watch your bill. They overcharge you, and the owner blame the waiters . Specially if you are a party of more than 3 or 4
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Rose S.

Yelp
The worst experience ever. Went there with one of my friends. I got an order if "Abgoosht" and it was awful. My friend got a barg which was fine. They brought us some out of oven bread which was good but then they also gave us some old bread which was very odd. The overall quality was meh. Will i go there again? No
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Alec J.

Yelp
The food was amazing and full of flavor the kebab had great taste very juicy! The service was extremely fast. The ambiance was beautiful ! Truly amazing!
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Danny Y.

Yelp
Parking is provided. Pricing is a bit higher than I would like but it is high in quality. Portions are fair. Staff is nice. They provide a variety of free freshly baked bread and fresh herbs. Dizi was great
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Rozheen N.

Yelp
THE BEST IN TOWNNNN!!!! Being Armenian I am very biased on a good kabab, but omg I can't ever step anywhere else again for lule kabab. Fresh warm bread amazing fast service. The only downside is finding parking and that's it.
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An E.

Yelp
Delicious kabobs. Fresh made bread is the best part of it. It has a great service and food is always fresh . It's great that they offer delivery. One of our favorite authentic persian restaurants. Old school Iranian restaurant, takes me back to my childhood
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Shant J.

Yelp
I ordered the beef soltani platter, the boneless chicken kabob platter, and the salmon kabob platter. The meat was tender and flavorful, the rice was plentiful, and side Shirazi salad was fresh. My order was by phone, for takeout, and the staff got it together quickly. I would definitely recommend Nersses Vanak.
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Cyl C.

Yelp
My dad decided to have us eat here for his birthday yesterday. We were served Naan and the waiter suggested we try the Yogurt Shallot with it. My dad got one of the stews alongside a Luleh Kabob, my mom got the Shish Kabob, my brother got the Barg Kabob, and I got the Chicken Kabob with Bone. I was not a big fan of the chicken or the stew, but enjoyed the other pieces of meat that I tried from each of my family member's plates with the Luleh and Shish Kabob ones being my favorites. The rice that came with the dishes was pretty good and the Yogurt Shallot was really tasty with the Naan. I would definitely come back, but order to-go since the vibe inside the restaurant was a bit overwhelming for me.

Mohammad-Reza M.

Yelp
Stay away from DIZI, absolute rip off. No quality. No taste, not enough meat , no tomato, wrong beans which are not for DIZI. It does not have right items that DIZI should have. Just the name and absolute rip off. Do not get deceive by the picture of DIZI. They do not ask and let you smash your own DIZI, they bring smashed one without asking with lots of trash in it. They have big pot in the back with smashed one and bring a little on the plate. Absolute Absolute rip off and disrespectful. I had two guest from Iran, I paid $130 for 3 DIZIs and paid $40 cash for tip. then that old gentleman asking us to leave because people are waiting outside, there was no one waiting outside. Have some respect. That was rude and stay away from that kind of selfish-ness and no one does it in any other non-Iranian restaurant. I had guest from long distance and they mentioned this is not DIZI that they expected. Have some courtesy and respect for the guest. Mr. Owner: Please stop ripping people off and ask how they want their DIZI. So so sorry and embarrassing.
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Artur S.

Yelp
Great food. If your craving persoan/armenian bbq come here. They make there own bread, i always get the soltani and hummus and yogurt with cucumber. Park is a little small so is the seating area. Service is fast. Got to try them out.
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Helena C.

Yelp
The best kebabs in Burbank! No one can do kebabs like the Persians. You want great Persian food this place has it, never ever disappoints. I refuse to eat kebabs anywhere else.
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Piotr S.

Yelp
There is an Armenian saying called Hashva Kokh. Loosely translated to price gouging. I ordered the koobideh, which normally comes with rice. I asked them to substitute the bread instead. So they charged me full price for the koobideh, minus the rice. Plus an extra $3 for the bread which they bring to table anyway when you sit down. I thought it was an error so I asked the waiter and he said no that they charge if you want bread instead of rice. Which doesn't make sense at all.
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Marbella T.

Yelp
I had an amazing take out order for a small party I was hosting and the food was delicious. The kabobs, the lamb, bread, rice, vegetables, cucumber salad and feta was all delicious and I definitely recommend for a small party. All the party trays were well packaged and I had no complaints from the guests. Thank you!!
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Oo7 J.

Yelp
The food and service is great here. The Persian food is very tasty . Our server was great and spoke Spanish, he made us feel at home . This is a cozy little spot. If you're ever in the area you should stop by to try this place.
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Varand O.

Yelp
Food was great. Less buttered than most places, I appreciate that! Service was good. Location either took away from ambiance or added to its charm, depending on your preferences. It did not bother me at all.
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Sara H.

Yelp
Highly recommend their dizi (abgoosht). Service is fast and professional. Kashke baademjoon was cold but tasty. Their bread is freshly baked and yummy! If you crave aabgoosht, this is the place to go too! There is no wait time!
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Didit D.

Yelp
Very, very good, Lule but more than all the service was excellent. We were trying to see what that dessert was and he gave us complimentary. All smiles all business, but very good. Very good service highly recommend this restaurant.

AM M.

Yelp
My second review: It seams now they have becoming more popular and more people buying/ eating food there that cannot well manage the increased volume. Made mistakes in my order and also the quality of stews are not Constance anymore. Their and the guy in the front who takes orders also need to learn to grow with the business. They downtime come across as offensive especially when he calls everyone "hey buddy"....
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Ramtin A.

Yelp
An absolute Must go if you're in Glendale! Their food lived up to the hype.real authentic Persian food! Service was pleasant and attentive especially with it being jam packed. The fresh baked bread made it a extra delightful experience never seen anything like it. Two thumbs up
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Oli M.

Yelp
They have the best Abgoosht! You can order smashed or regular as they give you the option to choose when you place your order!
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Sal O.

Yelp
Best Kabob place .. very reasonably priced and grade A meat. Rice is cooked old Skool middle Eastern style... oh man I ate too much .....

Af M.

Yelp
The food was very delicious. The barg kababs and dizzi were hot, fresh, and had a authentic homemade taste. Great customer service. Decent prices. Clean, simple, Persian style which gives its great authentic ambiance.