Berenjak Borough

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “amazing place, highly recommend! service and aesthetic is great but the food is incredible. tasting menu is very much worth the money. the meat dishes are perfectly tender and flavoured so well. the house rice and potatoes are very good too. the only underwhelming dish was the black truffle oliveh but all other dips were great.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “We walked in on Tuesday and were lucky enough to get a table. The staff were very nice, friendly, and polite. I really loved the dishes we ordered, and everything was delicious. We had a lovely experience and would highly recommend this place”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Really enjoyed the food here. Beautifully presented, excellent dishes and great cocktails. We did not book do we were given a long table facing the wall. A bit uncomfortable but teach us to book ahead next time.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Had the most phenomenal time! The food was amazing and the service was 5 stars. Grateful for the hostess and wait staff being so flexible, accommodating and positive. I chose the best place to celebrate my graduation. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for making the occasion even more special”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The food had been so hyped up to me before arriving in London, so I’ll admit I went in a little skeptical. On top of that, getting a reservation was surprisingly frustrating for a group of just 2 adults and 3 kids — especially when one of them is only 5! This was my second trip to London, and I made sure to book well in advance because I really wanted to see if Barenjak was actually worth all the buzz. Thankfully, it absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and helpful (for some reason I was not expecting that). When the food arrived, you could tell a lot of care went into every dish. The meats were incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor- perfectly seasoned! The rice was aromatic, and even the drinks were excellent. Every plate that came to the table disappeared within minutes — even the kids enjoyed it, which says a lot. The decor was was a bit meh but it felt genuinely Persian. The whole experience felt warm and authentic rather than overly trendy. In a city full of overhyped restaurants, Barenjak genuinely delivered. Definitely one of the standout meals from our trip to London, the perfect choice for Eid Lunch. Definitely somewhere I’d happily return to.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I had been looking forward to trying Berenjak Borough for ages and was so pleased when I finally managed to get a reservation. If I'm honest, I was slightly worried it might be one of those places that's all hype and trend, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Yes, it's expensive, but in my opinion it's absolutely worth it. We started with the Sangak bread and Mirza Ghasemi, which was an incredible combination. The bread was fresh and perfect for scooping up the smoky, flavourful dip. For mains, we had the Jujeh Kebab Tond and the Chenjeh Kebab, and both were outstanding. The seasoning, the quality of the grill and the depth of flavour were exceptional. And the tomato, outstanding. Everything tasted beautifully cooked and full of character. The restaurant itself is quite small, but our counter seats were perfect for a party of two. Service was efficient and the food arrived surprisingly quickly without feeling rushed. One thing to note: the kebab portions are very generous, so don't get too carried away ordering as it can quickly become a lot of food! A fantastic meal from start to finish. I'd happily return and can see why Berenjak has such a loyal following.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “One of the best koobidehs in the world but the rest is quite disappointing. I used to recommend Berenjak to everyone but not anymore. Main issues 1. Unethical menu format- The koobideh is only available on the 45£ or 58£ set menu, not on the à la carte (it was not like this back in 2018 I think). Set menu is not worth it as there aren’t many highlights worth ordering but you are forced to order a set menu just to access koobideh. 2. Jujeh tond - this was shocking. It was black burnt (see photo, it’s really bad ), waiter and manager said it’s supposed to be charred (manager did say it was abit overdone but felt she was saying jsut to appease). I bit into it, tasted coal and no flavour or marinade. I got it replaced, did not have confidence to do like for like replacement so got the jujeh boneless breast which was solid 3. The most overrated hummus in the world ? It’s impressive for its velvety texture but the taste leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps a marmite dish 4. Non alcoholic drinks - we got all 3, all were bad but appreciate the combination of traditional ingredients. All very bitter and no sweetness, very unbalanced”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The food here is outstanding: rich, elegant, and full of character. Every dish felt special with a real festival of flavours, and the spices were perfectly balanced and on point. Service was great too: friendly, attentive and made the whole evening smooth. A proper treat if you’re after proper Persian cooking in London. We’ll definitely be back soon!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a wonderful experience here when we visited for my birthday lunch. We ordered from the set menu, which was great value and the food was superb. The side plates were packed full of flavour and the bread unbelievably good (how does bread taste so good? 😅) The grilled meats were so juicy, tender and full of flavour - I’d say the best I’ve had so far. Cocktails were great and they gave me a birthday ice cream to finish off. Top tip, if you’re finding it hard to book a table, treat yourself, take an afternoon off work and enjoy a late lunch - it’s a bit easier to get a table and you get the bonus value of the set menu.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We went to Berenjak for dinner, and the experience was fantastic. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with Persian artwork on the walls, creating an incredibly authentic and welcoming atmosphere. we opted for the Persepolis menu. the yogurt mazeh and the coal-grilled aubergine mazeh were absolutely delicious. Both the chicken kebab and the premium lamb kebab ( the most expensive one)were exceptional. A massive, heartfelt thank you to Charlie. She was outstanding, attentive, and is an absolute gem to the restaurant. Her exceptional service truly made our dinner a pleasure!”