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Javan Restaurant
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Javan Restaurant
8.2
A Westside Persian institution serving refined, saffron-perfumed stews and expertly grilled kebabs in a comfortable, traditional dining room. Portions are generous, and execution stays reliably high year after year.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koobideh platter, Fesenjan stew, Tahdig with khoresh
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A long-running Persian dining room with consistently polished grilling.
Who should go: Families and groups who want a relaxed special meal.
When to visit: Weekend early dinner to avoid peak waits.
What to order: Koobideh combo, fesenjan, tahdig.
Insider tip: Share one stew plus one grill combo—best way to sample widely.
Javan Restaurant
7.9
A long-running Persian dining room with generous platters and a calm, family-hosted feel. Ideal for celebratory group meals where you want classics—kebabs, stews, saffron rice—done with care and consistency. The space is simple, but the hospitality carries the occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koobideh and barg combo plate, Fesenjan stew, Saffron ice cream
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: Westside Persian staple serving classic dishes since the 1980s.
Who should go: Families and groups celebrating over shared platters.
When to visit: Saturday evenings for a lively crowd.
What to order: Koobideh/barg combo, fesenjan, tahdig.
Insider tip: Order family-style and add tahdig to every meal.
Javan Restaurant
8.3
A long-running Persian destination that still feels like a locals’ dining room, anchoring Westgate since the 1980s. Rice is impeccably jeweled and perfumed, kebabs are char-kissed and juicy, and stews land with slow-simmered depth. It’s a dependable pick for family-style feasts and celebratory tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koobideh kebab, Fesenjan, Tahdig with ghormeh sabzi
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.5
What makes it special: Classic Persian cooking with crispy tahdig and well-seasoned kebabs since 1986.
Who should go: Groups craving a generous Persian spread.
When to visit: Dinner for the full stew-and-kebab lineup.
What to order: Koobideh, fesenjan, tahdig sampler.
Insider tip: Split a few stews family-style; portions are built for sharing.
Javan Restaurant
8.1
A Tehrangeles-area classic serving charcoal-kissed kabobs, jeweled rice, and hearty stews in a calm dining room. Portions are generous, making it a strong choice for client lunches or group orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barg Kabob, Koobideh Kabob, Tahdig with Ghormeh Sabzi
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: Long-running Persian kitchen with reliable kabob mastery.
Who should go: Teams and clients craving a full sit-down meal.
When to visit: Lunch for easier parking and quieter rooms.
What to order: Barg kabob, koobideh, tahdig or herb stew.
Insider tip: Ask for mast-o-khiar as a cooling side.