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Behesht Restaurant (Kensal Green)

Behesht offers a truly authentic Persian dining experience. The ambiance feels warm and traditional, setting the perfect mood for the meal. The food portions are very generous more than expected, and everything is incredibly flavorful. The lamb kabob was especially outstanding, tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great Persian cuisine in London

Hidden gem for Persian food. Beautiful interior, good value for money food, only critique is location is far (but not fair to comment on something that cannot be changed). We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was almost empty with lots of seats as the resto is huge.

Huge portions. We got one grilled plate for each person: Joojeh Bargh (chicken) + Kebab Momtaz (two types of lamb). Chicken was soooo juicy tender and well seasoned with lemon and saffron. Loved the grilled tomato. Lamb was amazing too but I prefer chicken: cheaper, juicer.

They even have a parrot which chirps every so often, really cute and unique dining experience. Would come back again if in the area kk

Delicious kebab and bread. Kebab is tender and seasoned well, bread was amazing. Prices are great too, huge portions. Hummus is a must try, I like that they keep the family dine-in area is separate to where the men are it’s a very comfortable atmosphere. Decor is very nice and staff are friendly.

Fantastic experience, nice atmosphere and especially very yummy food. Didn’t take a picture of the food because we ate it so quickly. I recommend the koubideh it was juicy and soft. The server was polite and friendly.

The only restaurant I will drive over an hour for - which is exactly what we did. I’ve only been here 4 times - the first was over 10 years ago - it was my first introduction to Persian food and let me tell you, my taste buds were amazed. I went again soon after my first visit but I just never forgot it and had been planning for years to return but never got an opportunity as it’s so far. I took my friends in 2023 and they were blown away by the food and have been asking to go back since then, which we did a few days ago. I have to say, not only is Persian food my favourite cuisine now but this restaurant has been consistently great since I first went many years ago until now. Food is delicious - full of flavour and meat is succulent - even the chicken is cooked to perfection. The prices are great and portions are huuuuge. Restaurant is busy and has a lovely atmosphere. I didn’t book a table but we would’ve happily waited as long as necessary to eat here - luckily the wait was only about 15 minutes this time. Service is very good with waiters being very attentive. I just love this place and kind of glad I don’t live near here because I’d get obese from eating here every day - not to mention, poor too! Will return soon though. The restaurant is decorated quite traditionally - even though it clearly hasn’t had a revamp in decades, it works because I suppose it adds to the charm of the place and love the little tandoor area at the front of the restaurant. The only downside however is that the restaurant is not wheelchair friendly or accessible at all - there are steps to all of the dining areas.

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