Kian Samyani is a British-Iranian chef and the founder of Berenjak, a restaurant concept that brings traditional Iranian cuisine, inspired by family gatherings and the cultural heritage of Iran, to London and Dubai....
Berenjak Soho is an award-winning Persian kababi located in the heart of London's Soho district. It offers a transportive dining experience inspired by traditional Tehran-style cooking and founder Kian Samyani's childhood memories and family recipes. The restaurant is known for its unassuming entrance on Romilly Street.
Customer Perception
Customers praise Berenjak for its bold flavors, succulent meats, and standout hummus. The freshly baked bread also receives rave reviews. It's considered a popular spot for its authentic Persian cuisine.
Additional Details
Berenjak has also opened other locations, including 'Little Berenjak' and a 'Borough Townhouse'.
This spot buzzes with activity, a perfect place to enjoy a meal. I loved sitting outside on the bar stool, soaking in the open kitchen atmosphere while savoring my food. The service was friendly and attentive. Keep in mind, they charge for rice and most side dishes that many Persian restaurants usually offer for free. Overall, good food, a decent ambiance, and welcoming service made for a pleasant experience.
Berenjak might genuinely be the BEST dining experience of my life 😭✨🍽️
This place is SO sought after that there’s usually a waiting list MONTHS long… and somehow we were lucky enough to get in 👏✨ The second we sat down, I immediately understood why people wait so long for this experience.
One of my favorite parts of the night was being able to see directly into the busy kitchen from our table. Watching the chefs move with such precision, speed, and passion made the dinner feel so immersive and exciting 🔥 You could literally feel the energy behind every plate coming out.
And our waiter? Absolutely phenomenal. Interactive, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu. He guided us through the experience so naturally that we happily trusted his recommendations for the fish and chicken… and WOW 😭👏 Those dishes completely blew us away.
The flavors were bold, layered, unique, and unlike anything I’ve had before. Every bite felt intentional and beautifully balanced. It was one of those meals where everyone gets quiet at the table because the food is THAT good 😂✨
This wasn’t just dinner — it felt like a full culinary experience from start to finish. Between the atmosphere, the service, the open kitchen, and the unforgettable food, this is absolutely one of London’s must-visit dining spots 🇬🇧🍽️🔥
5
Very impressed by Berenjak and look forward to our next visit! Definitely get the hummus and try a mix of kebabs (we preferred the chicken jujeh kebab to the beef koobideh). Besides the amazing food, the service here was perfect in every way. The staff are very nice. They gave us some sides/sauces for free since we weren’t sure what to get, and the birthday desserts were appreciated!
5
Food-wise? 10/10. feels like you’re in a tiny village home up in the mountains cramped with notes of Persian decor and your uncles knee is on top of you during dinner lol! If you can sit at the bar or the larger tables up front, I would request it!
Ordered: the hummus and eggplant dip, both phenomenal. The hummus is whipped deliciousness, if you had to choose one, the hummus.
The wings were good but extremely small. Definitely not shareable with men.
The mixed grill 100000% juicy saffron chicken, koobideh, lamb and steak - all grilled to perfection. Don’t sleep on the soggy bread underneath the meats - prepare to fight for it.
Excellent meal, minus the uncomfortable seating but you’re there to eat and not lounge. Will be back!
5
When I tell you this food is amazing- I truly mean it. Genuinely some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. We are Persian and this is an elevated version of the food you’d get back home quite frankly. I HIGHLY recommend the set menu. We came for lunch and truly had a FEAST. The salad Oliveh was truly amazing and so were all of the kebabs. It deserves every single one of those Michelin Stars. Our server, Harshika was absolutely amazing and the general manager, Adam is very kind. It was my mom’s birthday and they gave us a complimentary dessert which was so creative. It was a Halva topped with true Persian black tea flavored ice cream.
