Yalda
Persian restaurant · Atlanta ·
Persian & Mediterranean plates, cocktails, live music, patio, and brunch
Persian & Mediterranean plates, cocktails, live music, patio, and brunch
"Though Yalda’s lamb and kabob entrees are plentiful portions, graze on a selection of mezze and a spread tasting — but expect to have leftovers to enjoy at home later. The roasted haloumi’s crispy edges and the falafel topped with fresh tomato, cucumber, and red onion are crowd-pleasers. Add a few sauces, like garlic toum and harissa, to eat with naan and chicken koobideh." - Molly Harris
"The gold mirrors, flowers, and plants at this Mediterranean and Persian restaurant are so stunning, they might seem to be competing to steal your attention. But don't be too distracted, or you'll miss out on Yalda’s delicious, savory eggplant dish that pairs perfectly with warm, soft naan bread, or other items like the tender ground chicken koobideh or juicy brisket kabab. While the food is great and the place is pretty, the energy here is relaxed and down-to-earth, and it's easy to feel at home. Come with friends to sip cocktails at the bar before heading to the club or take a date to cozy up in a corner booth with matching purple, yogurt-washed gin cocktails." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"Yalda’s West Midtown location exclusively serves weekend brunch, which puts an emphasis on omelets and egg dishes, sandwiches, flatbreads, and pastry items like tahini toast and lamb boureki. There’s also a selection of kebabs, appetizers, and rice dishes, and an extensive cocktail list. Those undecided should opt for the brunch load hummus, which includes beef bacon, roasted cherry tomato, couscous, harissa, and a boiled egg." - Henna Bakshi
"Everything at Yalda, a Persian restaurant in West Midtown, is gorgeous—macrame chandeliers glowing with crystals, ornate gold mirrors, and more potted trees than in Captain Planet’s apartment. But don’t be distracted by the aesthetics. From dapper date nighters to family night outs, Yalda is buzzy while being pocket-friendly. The delicious spice-rich ground chicken koobideh wrap is $15 and so huge you could share it with a date. This spot also works when you’re in need of a group meal that won’t break the bank with family-style plates of herb-flecked falafels with cous-cous and a Happy Hour menu with $5 spreads." - jacinta howard, juli horsford
"Expanding from their Sandy Springs location, this Persian eatery has a new spot on the Westside, which made our Hit List. Now anyone who won’t venture OTP can taste test Yalda's kabobs and stew of the day. " - nina reeder, juli horsford
