“I kept asking for the farsi names of the dishes (is this supposed to Gourme Sabsi? No waiter could help me) but had maybe the best steak of my life, better than any barg id get from a place like Ravagh.”
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“I kept asking for the farsi names of the dishes (is this supposed to Gourme Sabsi? No waiter could help me) but had maybe the best steak of my life, better than any barg id get from a place like Ravagh.”
H3
“the only time I’ve walked out of a New York restaurant thinking it was terrible”
H3
“That food is spiced for people who think black pepper is too spicy, if you catch my drift. From the lamb to the chicken and many other dishes, the flavor is consistently noticeably absent.”
H3
“Sofreh was possibly the worst meal I’ve had in my entire life. This was amplified by the fact that it took forever to make a reservation. Everything was really oily, service was terrible and even the drinks were bad.”
H3
“8/10 very warming and unique combination of flavors, only gripe is everything kinda tasted the same”
H2
“the Persian food at Sofreh and Eyval are phenomenal and similar to what I grew up eating. Truly fantastic, two of my favs in the city.”
H2
“that was great and I replicated it at home.”
H2
“I’d recommend going to Miss Ada (Mediterranean) or Sofreh before/after the nets game. They’re both within walking distance of the Barclays center and have great vegetarian options”
H2
“Just had a really good lamb shank at Sofreh”
H2
“Iranian here…eh…if you want real Iranian food wait for Nasrin’s to reopen.”
H2
“Buttered date salad at Eyval/Sofreh”
H2
“Sofreh makes a salad with little gem lettuce, radishes, and dates in a tahini dressing and it is soooo good. Highly recommend!”
H2
“Sofreh's Ash e reshteh”
H2
“cauliflower at sofreh”
H2
“Sofreh/Eyval are modern/interesting takes on food my grandmother would make growing up. Took my mom to Sofreh when she visited and she basically cried.”
H2
“the rose ice cream is solid”
H2
“The lamb at both Sofreh and Eyval is pretty great imo”
H2
“Sofreh is authentic and high-end.”
H2
“Ya the Sofreh veggies are actually amazing and probably some of the best on menu! They have this butternut squash dip on the menu right now that is just delicious”
H2
“Yeah I’m vegetarian & get fully full there off their veggie apps. Not a fan of the eggplant entree but salads, apps, and yogurt are amazing”
H2
“Service is good, food is phenomenal”
H2
“I wanted to be more blown away than I was. Also I couldn’t hear a damn thing anyone in my party was saying - it was so loud!”
H2
“the Persian ice cream - either on its own or the ice cream sandwich - at Sofreh.”
H2
“sofreh's baghali ghatogh with lima beans and dill is a top pick. feels like a hidden gem.”
H2
“My favorite nice-ish spot is sofreh. Food & ambiance is great.”
H2
“Seconded, this one rocked my socks.”
H2
“Sofreh has great veggies.”
H2
“Love Eyval and Sofreh, even though I had some terrible service at Sofreh. Bartender was miserable.”
H2
“The tahini and date salad at Sofreh is so good.”
H2
“I haven’t had all of the above but can definitely agree with the date salad”
H2
“I love Sofreh, but their menu (the last time I went, which was admittedly ~year ago) struck me as being heavy on the dairy, and they’re not super accommodating.”
H2
“Tahini and date salad, the cauliflower, eggplant dip, squash, pomegranate beef and half chicken, desserts are all great”
H2
“I also had a horrible experience at Sofreh. Worst service.”
H2
“it's not especially authentic and is probably a little bit overhyped”
H2
“Sofreh is terrible. Terrible food, terrible service”
H2
“the lamb shank dish at sofreh is the best lamb dish I've ever tasted.”
H2
“I really liked Sofreh but haven’t returned since the soft open”
H2
“Way over priced and not really an authentic Persian restaurant.”
H2
“Sofreh and get the lamb shank and a side of the tahdig, their desserts are good too!!”
H2
“I think sofreh was so much better than eyval but I haven't been in ages”
H2
“The steak is amazing, one of my favorite steaks in the city.”
H2
“I was just there this weekend and enjoyed it- got the shallot and yogurt dip, date salad, meatballs, one of the rices, and some tahdig. I don’t think you can go wrong anywhere, enjoy!”
H2
“Rosewater ice cream was really fun.”
H2
“it’s so fantastically delicious and cozy and special inside”
H2
“I’d go with Sofreh or even Eyval in terms of vibes and food.”
H2
“I haven’t tried much Iranian food before so I can’t speak to its authenticity, but it’s a delicious and the food almost made my friend cry. I can’t think of a better compliment than that.”
H1
“Sofreh”
H1
“the food is close-ish to what my grandmother used to make growing up and is fantastic. I’ve taken family and close friends here on multiple occasions and have always had an incredible meal.”
H1
“I'd also recommend Sofreh or Eyval for outstanding Persian food and an upscale feeling.”
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“Sofreh and Eyval!”
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