Shekarchi Kabob

Absolutely delicious and authentic Persian food! I’ve tried many kabob places around Los Angeles, but Shekarchi Kabob is on another level. The meat is perfectly grilled — juicy, flavorful, and tender — and the rice is always fluffy with just the right amount of saffron. Their Soltani Combo is my go-to; it’s generous and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is spotless, the staff are polite and attentive, and the service is fast even during busy hours. You can tell they take pride in both the food and the hospitality. The prices are fair for the quality and portions, and parking is easy on Westwood Blvd. If you’re craving real Persian kabob and a warm, welcoming vibe, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

Stellar food! Best Persian kabab in SoCal, hands down. The menu is simple so everything is freshly made. They don’t pretend to be anything other than what they are, which is a lowkey, HIGH QUALITY, top notch Persian restaurant. Highly recommend them.

I had the beef kabob at Shekarchi Kabob, and it was absolutely amazing! The meat was perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and full of flavor with just the right amount of seasoning. You can really taste the quality and care they put into the preparation. The portion was generous, and every bite melted in my mouth. If you’re craving authentic, delicious kabob, this place is a must-try. Definitely coming back again!

What a hidden gem. I wouldn't know about this place if I wasn't looking for something new to try in Westwood. It's not close to other Persian restaurants, yet their kabobs are probably the best in Tehrangeles. Both the sirloin and chicken are grilled to perfection, and both are well seasoned. They are delicious and very fresh!!!!

My hunger was certainly satisfied having lunch here. The sirloin kabob (koobideh) is extremely soft, dissolves in the mouth. This must be quite unique recipe. It was certainly good and flavorful, but was a surprise. The chicken kabob (white meat) was super good, not dry at all and full of flavor. Staff very friendly and attentive.

We had the takeout special #1 from the menu; it had three koobideh skewers and 3 white chicken skewers and a small bowl of Gheymeh stew which was perfect and tasty. The side salad was not great. The koobideh (ground sirloin skewer) was the best part of the dish It was a 6-star Koobideh out of 5! The Chicken ones were very dry and did not have the taste or flavor of Zaffron at all. The rice and Tahdig were 5 stars out of 5! Gheymeh stew was super delicious and flavorful; highly recommend it! The service was fast it only took them 20 minutes to have our order ready. The only downside is that dry Joojeh skewer( chicken skewer) but overall this place is highly recommended. Edited from 4-stars to 5!

Exquisite Persian Kabob! Incredibly delicious every single time!! We love coming here. The owner is really nice and welcoming.

The staff here is really kind. They work very hard and are super nice. The owner needs to compensate them better and more fairly or hire more people to help them because it seems they are always busy and stretched thin but still do their very, very best. As far as the food, it is very overpriced. You don't seem to receive your money's worth but it is still fresh and not too bad in the taste department. The atmosphere feels tiny but is quite cozy as a result. Overall, I would return but maybe not frequently. The people working here are the best part of the experience and they deserve better pay and more help.

Best kabob in Westwood. My dad gave me the suggestion and I am glad I came here. Well-established family business. The owner is so nice. My friend and I got the beef koobideh and it was amazing. Will definitely only go here for kabob in Westwood moving forward. Plenty of street parking.

Absolutely delicious and authentic Persian food! I've tried many kabob places around Los Angeles, but Shekarchi Kabob is on another level. The meat is perfectly grilled -- juicy, flavorful, and tender -- and the rice is always fluffy with just the right amount of saffron. Their Soltani Combo is my go-to; it's generous and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is spotless, the staff are polite and attentive, and the service is fast even during busy hours. You can tell they take pride in both the food and the hospitality. The prices are fair for the quality and portions, and parking is easy on Westwood Blvd. If you're craving real Persian kabob and a warm, welcoming vibe, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

Everything we tried was amazing! The tahdig with gheimeh appetizer was so good, perfectly crispy and full of flavor. The shallot yogurt instantly reminded me of being back home, and the koobideh was honestly one of the best I've had in LA , super juicy and full of that real Persian taste. The owner, Aman, is such a great guy, super friendly and welcoming. You can tell he really cares about his food and his guests. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to!

Amazing food and value. Super fresh ingredients. If you're looking for Persian food, this is the place. Highly recommended

It took me a year to gain my trust back to this business. Never had any problems with the food and quality.

Pretty sure this place gave my bf food poisoning which resulted in him having to take a dose of azithromycin to combat the after affects of eating their chicken kebab wrap - which was already pretty inedible as it was drenched in whatever sauce they use It was both our first time trying this place and he ordered togo I got the koobideh kebab with double salad and he the wrap The koobideh was super sweet and really small I was surprised to have been charged almost 25$ for the portion size we got Cannot attest to service and/or ambiance as I didnt pick up, order, or deal with anything other than eating food and what was to occur post consumption but this place was not good. Save your money, we were severely disappointed and will not be back

Amazing kabob in the heart of tehrangeles. The koobideh is so juicy flavorful. Definitely one of the best kabobs in the area. The barg is very tender and cooked well. The owner is also a very nice man who you can tell is dedicated to his craft and his customers. Can't wait to be back for more!

My boyfriend and I were having dinner with his family and came across this place. The 5 of us came into the restaurant to eat there. The menu isn't extensive so it didn't take long for us to choose. I ordered one ground beef kabob (koobideh) that came with rice and a few veggies like a roasted tomato, one piece of squash, and one small piece of a bell pepper. The rice is really what fills you up. The kabob was flavorful but I wish the plate came with a bit more veggies for almost $20. We also ordered a Mediterranean salad which was big enough to be shared. Another family member ordered a smaller side salad. One thing I will point out is that the salads were super fresh and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. We also got a side of tzatziki that was the perfect addition. Overall, great food and the person helping us was super nice and helpful.

I started this review over a year ago. Forgot to finish it. Since I travel a lot for my job I like to find healthy places to eat. This is one of my favorites. The food is high quality and great tasting. Looking forward to my next visit.

Wonderful Kabob place we had lunch at last summer. I was here last month, and the food was still delicious. I want the Beef Kebab plate with the dark meat this time and it was out of this world in taste. Pretty pricey, but good food portions. You will love it here.

Woke up at noon on a Sunday, because what is time on the weekend? I called my friend in Orange County to check in, and somehow, he was in Westwood. Eating lunch. Without me. Excuse me? Naturally, I demanded a location drop and pulled up immediately. Surprise! The whole squad was there. Had I not made that call, I'd still be in the dark, eating cereal like a fool. But fate had other plans, and those plans involved kabob koobideh. The koobideh itself? Solid. Juicy, well-seasoned, a respectable 9/10. But then... the grilled onions and bell peppers. Or should I say, lightly-warmed raw produce? I bit into an onion expecting that caramelized sweetness, and instead, I got flashbacks of chopping onions in my kitchen with tears streaming down my face. The rice? Brother, where was the soul? The salt? The love? Rice should not taste like existential dread. Now, let's talk business. Panini Kabob, the Chipotle of Mediterranean food, is out here serving better food with less authenticity. That's a problem. Westwood is Persian food central--this place should be THE spot. But instead, I left feeling like a concerned Persian uncle at a family gathering: "Agha, what are you doing with your life?" To be fair, the service was phenomenal. The gentleman who served us? A king. A scholar. But good service can't carry bland rice and confused vegetables. My advice? Take a stroll up the street to Toranj, take notes, and come back stronger. Because right now, you're running a practice game while the competition is in the playoffs.

Love this place. The beef koobideh is so juicy and flavorful. I love having it with sweet + tart cherry rice. The owner is super nice too.

Food: authentic, meat falls apart in your mouth. We got the kabab (beef) combo plates & gheime stew. Wonderful combo! Service: lovely and friendly! Perfectly Persian hospitality.

Food is consistently great, and service is fantastic. It's gotten a little pricy, HOWEVER one plate is enough for two servings in you want to do that.

Had delivery from Shekarchi this past week...overall the food was very good and the ordering process was easy. Is it the best Persian food I've had in LA? No. But it's very solid and the staff all seem great. We'll definitely order again.

Awesome place. I loved the Koobideh and salmon plate! We also met Armaund who is the owner and super nice guy.

What an amazing dining experience . Jose and Vincent were so hospitable. Food was delicious, service was amazing , can't wait to go again !

Great place to eat. I got the chicken thigh kabob with rice and salad. The chicken was well seasoned, the salad dressing was amazing. The service was promote and professional. We enjoyed the food and the restaurant ambiance. Next time we are on the westside, we will consider this place again.

Amazing food, great pricing, impeccable service, incredible ambiance. Please come here, they are the best. We order this food for our office a lot and it's never a miss.

Have ordered out from this place multiple times for office luncheons. The portions are great, food is delicious, and the service is awesome. Food is always ready when they say making it a quick and easy process!

By far the best food and service in town. I've taken my family and client to this place few times and every time superior service and food. Love the staff and ambiance.

Picked up a late lunch order of beef koobideh, dark chicken kabob, and chicken breast kabob at the new, much nicer Westwood location of Shekarchi. Absolutely the tastiest beef I've never had on a stick! They give you a TON of food and extras; 2-3 hungry people can feast on a single lunch order. The chicken is good but the beef is something special: top-quality cut of sirloin, perfectly marinated and grilled, guaranteed to put a Huge smile on your face :) :) :) No indoor or outdoor dining as of 4/9/21.

Just arrived in L.A. from Dallas today and found this place from a Google search for a restaurant nearby with high reviews. I rarely do reviews but this place was PHENOMENAL! Everything my husband and I ordered was delicious and the service was perfect. We'll be in town for two weeks and will definitely be back!

Wow the food here was amazing! Came here for lunch on a Sunday. (They have parking in the back) Our food came out pretty fast. We had a Soltani and chicken kabob and both were beyond delicious. I loved the little side of onions, mint and grilled vegetables it came with. I would definitely come back here!

The rice was blend, the chicken was tough, and the beef koobideh had a very wired texture, almost chewy, makes me wonder what they put in it. The only positive was the eggplant dip but it was overpriced. Bummer!

I really enjoyed the food and the customer service at this location. My food tasted good and I recommend this restaurant located at the Westwood Blvd, LA .

We decided to check out this nice, little cafe in Westwood area. We ordered a chicken kabob wrap and a ground sirloin wrap. Both were fresh and tasty! Presentation was nice as well. Though it's a bit pricey, it was a decent lunch that filled me up. I liked their decor and furniture too!

When I walked in to get my order, I was overwhelmed by the incredible aroma of grilled beef. Got so excited for the beef koobideh. Two skewers was actually 4 strips. No big whoop, I think that amounted to more meat. Koobideh comes with rice and salad (the menu says "or"). Came with a whole tomato and grilled onions. Now the salad was the big surprise. The creamy lemon dressing rocks! Love the fresh acid and the "to go" portion is big, enough for two meals. The koobideh is well seasoned and juicy although the softer, less dense texture is off for me. The employee was friendly and attentive. He told me which sides are available during the pandemic: hummus, grilled veggies, cucumber yogurt, salad, not the eggplant dip or lentil soup. Disappointing, as the last two are my favorites but hey, it just means I can try other stuff until the full menu is back. And I will. Many fans of their flantastic will be glad to hear it's coming back, due to popular demand! The employee said people buy 5 orders at a time. Great, because guess who loves flan? ; ) The pita could be fresher but I get enough carbs from the rice. I appreciate all of the sumac packets. Prices are very good, too. A two-skewer koobideh with rice and salad is only $14.95! Absolutely will come back! P.S. was so eager to eat, I forgot to take pics!

This was the first time I've ever ordered from Shekarchi Kabob (though I have eaten their food previously at friends' homes). They don't have a website, so I referenced some Yelp photos to put together my phone order for takeout. Sherkarchi has entree plates, wraps, salads and sides. Entrees come with your choice of rice or salad. I especially liked that they offer a selection of different rice and salads - not just plain saffron rice or green salad. When I entered, I immediately noticed how sparkling clean it was inside. Service was friendly, and when I was handed my bags, I was surprised at the amount of food that I received. The containers were packed with rice, not only under the kabobs, but on top as well, helping keep the kabobs warm. When I got home, I realized that I had also been given cucumber tomato salads with a super tasty dressing. Pita bread was included, along with sumac packets, limes and raw onion wedges. The chicken kabob and salmon kabob were cooked perfectly, still moist inside. The barberry rice had a huge serving of barberries. I'd give the food four stars, but the generous portions bump my rating to five stars (I love leftovers). I only wish they had a website and online ordering so I could pay online. Metered street parking out front on Westwood Blvd.

Absolutely great service and great ambience. Definitely will do a return visit. Quality food is excellent, and the owner knows his way around the kitchen

It was my first time there. The kobideh was super soft , it tasted like bread with so much yellow food coloring and also expensive. The joojeh ( chicken kabob) was tasty and good. I also ordered Albaloo polo. They put the Alballo on the side of plate. It was cold, just took them out of fridge, didn't like it.

The food was good, but the service was even better! Since covid a lot of restaurants have gone down hill so my expectations were low. I've never been here before, but I was in the neighborhood and decided to try it. It's a small cozy place the cashier is also the waitress, the food was FRESH, tasty, made to order and came out fast. The waitress/cashier was so friendly, patient and helpful amazing service. We had the cucumber yogurt dip, and chicken kabob plates with Mediterranean salads. Generous portions we too left overs to go. We will definitely be back!

SheeeeeKarrrrrrrCHIIIIIII! I love you! I love you! I love you! It's been a long time since I've truly fallen in love but Shekarchi you hit all the high notes! I have lived in Little Persia a.k.a. Tehrangeles for almost 10 years! I have tried EVERY yes every Persian restaurant, cafe, and dessert/bakery shop north and south of Westwood Blvd. The best food has been found at Shekarchi and no one can change my darn mind! Best in LA! I was introduced to Shekarchi by a Persian friend and was shocked to hear there was one located on Westwood Blvd as I've dined at Shekarchi restaurant in DTLA which is more fine dining sit down with a server as supposed to this location which is very grab and go. I've now been 11 times! They do have a few tables and chairs but I've always opt'd for takeout. Honestly, I don't know if I could sit in here because the smell is so intoxicating and it smells so delicious I'd probably leave hungry again! My favs are the barg(Filet mignon), chicken, and salmon kabob plates. Each plate comes with your choice of salad or rice and the option of one or two side dishes which are all divine my favorites sides are the mustokhair(cucumber dill yoghurt dip) and the shirazi salad. Thank you for your delicious food! Best on Westwood Blvd hands down! Service is always outstanding and professional and they've never messed up a take out order! Did I mention I love you! See you soon, maybe tomorrow lol

Life is strange. I've been working less than one block from the restaurant since early 2013 and did not know about how outstanding the food there is until earlier this year. A client took to lunch there and the meal I ate was amazingly good. Service was terrific. Food served fast, fresh and cooked just right. I will be back!!

I am Persian and love the food and service at this restaurant. There are many Persian restaurants in the neighborhood but Shekarchi's food quality and service dtanI normally get the family combination and it never disappoints especially when we get a surprise "tahdig" or crunchy rice with our order.

The worst iranian food ever, Tahdig was too old, cold , dry & hard to chew ( you shouldn't sell this shit to people) Rice was old & dry , probably cooked 4 days ago, ( rice is cheapest thing if is left over just throw it out dont sell this to people) Ground beef smell shit People please do not order from here, its waste of money

After roaming at the Santa Monica Pier for hours, coming here for a wholesome meal was medicine to the soul. The food was fresh and exquisite, the service was excellent, and conversation with the family was warm. Felt right at home. If you're in the area, I highly recommend you stop by. I was literally doing my happy dance at the table.

Delicious kabobs! Some of the best around, probably my favorite in Westwood. Owner is so nice as well! Cute little storefront and everything is delicious. Can definitely recommend!

People stop looking for kabab restaurants,this the place to eat in,I loved their kabab and specialty the salmon kabab to die for. Come and check it out for yourself and let me know what you think

Came here based on recommendation from a good friend. I don't understand the good reviews. Beef kabob doesn't taste like koobideh. Chicken was too salty and almost inedible. And expensive for bad food Salad and tomatoes were not ripe and salad was wilted. Bread tasted microwaved to heat up. Doesn't serve fresh sabzi and onion with bread. No house made yogurt drink. Plenty of other amazing Persian restaurants in LA

For a place that specializes in kabobs, their Mediterranean salad was amazing. I don't even like salad that much but it was so fresh that I ate the entire thing. I also spent the bulk of the dinner telling my friends how good the salad was. Their kabobs were delicious too of course. I ordered the chicken kabob and it was moist and tender. My friend ordered the salmon kabob and said it was seasoned well. Honestly everything we were served was fantastic. We ended up having the chicken kabob, salmon kabob, shallot yogurt, tahdig with stew, and the flan - would recommend them all! We were originally supposed to go somewhere else for dinner but they were busy. Luckily we stumbled upon Shekarchi Kabob. We almost didn't go in because there weren't any other patrons initially. I'm glad we didn't let that hold us back. The service and the food was exceptional!

Really excellent Mediterranean food! We got takeout from here but I almost wish we had had dinner at the actual restaurant because the inside was super quaint and cute. The staff is extremely friendly as well. The kabobs were so juicy and delicious. The tzatziki was a really nice side to add on so I would recommend getting that for sure. The only downsides were that there wasn't any garlic spread and I was really surprised that they didn't include pita in our order. For the price of the food, they really should give you some pita on the side. Overall, great food and I would definitely come back.

The most delicious kabob in town, super clean, and friendly. everyone must try it. The service was great. Aman is a very nice guy who owns that place.

The BEST place for beef kabob!! The Soltani (1 barg/filet mignon + 1 koobideh/ground beef) is to die for. It literally is so perfectly cooked it melts in your mouth. I was so impressed by it, and being Persian, I've had my fair share of kabobs. I tried a friends lamb kabob and boneless chicken kabob, which were also solid, but the beef options are definitely the way to go--and what they are known for here. The dishes come with your choice of a side, which is really nice since you can choose from a variety of dips (mast-o-moseer (shallot yogurt), mast-o-khiar (cucumber yogurt), hummus) and can eat it with the bread they give you. My favorite was the mast-o-khiar (and usually i'm a mast-o-moseer person), then the mast-o-moseer, and last the hummus. The flan was fantastic and super flavorful. The consistency was perfect! The waiter mentioned the house "doogh" is really good, but they were out when we went. The waiter was super nice and helpful. It is a pretty small place, but definitely good for groups of 6 or smaller. The waiter helped us move tables around to fit our large party of 10.

Such fantastic, genuine Persian cuisine. My boyfriend and I dined here for the first time, and it was a fantastic introduction to Persian food. We began with tea, then savored the chicken + beef combo, and concluded with the most amazing flan. The service was exceptional, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the food was simply outstanding. We'll certainly return! A special thanks to our waiter, even though I didn't catch his name, he was excellent!

What caught my attention? Yelp did of course! 5 stars always makes me either suspicious or excited. Suspicion arises because I often wonder if they got friends to write the review. Excited that it could legitimately be amazing. Well...I'm giving it a 5 star and I do not know the owners or workers. I bought the family meal which was a great deal for the amount of food (and meat) I was given. If you do individual meals, it ends up being much more expensive. Man, everything was delicious!!!! I had chicken breast kabob, chicken thigh kabob and beef koubideh. I can't decide which one I liked the most. Even the rice was cooked to perfection. The next day I had leftovers and it still tasted amazing! Service was GREAT. I called to order while I was driving and the person was great at explaining their menu. They have a few parking spots in the back but it's not much so you may need to street park or park in the neighborhood. There are maybe 8 tables inside. I plan to go back VERY soon. I absolutely loved it.

I have been going to Shekarchi Kebab for a couple years now, and I don't know what took me so long to finally get around to giving them a review. I absolutely love their food!! Their chicken kebabs are delicious, their Persian rice is amazing, and their beef Koobideh is probably the best I've ever had! It's not dry like some others I've tried, and the flavor is on point. We have so many amazing middle eastern options in this neighborhood, but we keep going back to Shekarchi because they are so nice, and so consistently good. Their family specials are a great option and the best way to go to feed a group!

Everything was freshly made and a delicious! The beef kabob and chicken were perfectly grill, moist, and the Mediterranean salad was chopped to perfection. The quint cafe is nicely furnished with a cool vibe. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. This is a great little place! We'll be back soon!

We were considering shekarchi for catering our engagement party and decided to come here on a whim since we were already on the west side. Our planner called shekarchi on our way to the restaurant and he let us know that we may miss him since he had a catering commitment but to enjoy the food and he would let them know we were coming. When we arrived, to our surprise he had stayed a few extra minutes to greet us with open arms. What great service!! He let us know that we would be taken care of. We asked him to take care of ordering for us and to bring out what they normally have for catering options. He left us in good hands with his wonderful waitress. I can't remember her name but she was very kind and attentive to us. We couldn't have asked for better service - she was WONDERFUL! All the food that was brought out was amazing. I could not say better things about their ground sirloin kabob. It was delicious. We were very happy with the tasting and the service we received. I am happy to say we will be going with shekarchi for our engagement party.