Persian Palace

On second thoughts. I’m a little wary as to what goes into their minced lamb skewers. The texture is way too soft for meat and the only thing I tasted was spices. Lamb is a strongly flavoured meat and not tasting it at all doesn’t sit well with me.

This is my new favourite place to eat. You have to queue to get a table, but we weren’t waiting too long, about 5 minutes. We had huge plates of kebabs with salad and rice, all delicious and really good value for money. The décor is nice, the waiters are friendly, and although we didn’t try them, the breads being cooked fresh by the door looked incredible. My one mistake, I didn’t leave space for dessert.

It is days like this I wish I could give half stars! This place is definitely closer to 4 stars than 3 but not quite a full 4 stars.
First, the good: the service is great and everyone is so polite and smiley. Also, the portion sizes are definitely huge! I ended up taking home half of my meal and even my ‘never leave leftovers’ husband left half of his rice! They also luckily give you boxes to take home your leftovers. We tried the doogh (a yogurt drink), which was our first time trying it, and we liked it although a jug is a lot for two people. We also had a tasty starter which was aubergine with walnuts and mint. It was served with a hot thin bread and was a great way to start the meal.
The not-​so-​good: I always put a disclaimer when it’s the first time I try a food. I have nothing to compare it to and so I always feel that’s a bit unfair when I don’t love the food. To be honest, I thought that the lamb kebab would be similar to Moroccan (yes, I realize they are nowhere near each other!) or Lebanese spicing but it was definitely different. For me, it could have done with a bit more of a kick of spice but maybe that’s not typical of the cuisine. The lamb kebab also had a bit of strange consistency, a bit too soft for me and too greasy. My husband ordered the lamb and chicken mix and that was pretty good, both meats tastier than mine. The naan that was served with it was ok but I’ve had better.
The price is average with my lamb kebabs a very affordable £7 and the larger dishes with more lamb ranging from £9−14.
I would like to try Iranian again because, as I mentioned, it’s not fair to judge cuisine on one restaurant but I’m not sure I would come here again. All the same, if you’re in the area I think it’s worth a try!

Decent food. Set of appetisers is very good and presents a nice variety. Kebab skewers are good but not distinctive. Chicken was much better than lamb. Decent and honest place. Prices are very reasonable. Quick to serve. Sound system is worse than my grand’ma (broken speaker or something). Nice but unlikely to become a regular.

I first heard about the Persian Palace over three years ago when I met Allen D (fellow reviewer) at a Unilocal event in Soho. Back then he told me about this Persian restaurant in Ealing and I promised I would check it out eventually. Forward several years — I still haven’t kept my promise — I receive the following Unilocal compliment from Allen D: «Happy New Year Mr Uli. You know every time I end up in Persian Palace I wonder if you’ve managed to try Persian yet!» Seriously, how can I not but strap on my boots and venture out to Ealing after receiving such a note!
I arrived at Persian Palace on a Sunday evening around 7pm and I was greeted by a line of about 15 people. Great… maybe I should’ve read the reviews forewarning me about this. But I’m in good spirits, have a book on me and am starving… so I queue up in very English fashion. The line moves quite quickly and after about 20 – 25 minutes waiting I am being offered a table.
Once seated I whip out my Unilocal App with the intention of studying the other people’s reviews for food recommendations. But the nice waitress disapproves of this behaviour. When she sees me studying my phone, she says something like this: «No need to google the best dishes, that’s what I am here for!» I loved her for this frankness and right away switched off my phone and waited for her input. I ended up ordering the following starter and main course with her:
Starter: Kashk-​E-​Badenjan (sauteed aubergine, walnuts, garlic, whey and mint) with bread
Main: Momtaz (one skewer of marinated chicken fillet and one skewer of mince lamb kabab served with rice, grilled tomato)
Drink: Doogh (yogurt-​based beverage seasoned with mint; similar to the Turkish Ayran)
All of the above items were plentiful and delicious and I was happy as a puppy! And even though I was quite satiated after these two rather big portions, I still remembered a dessert when I had first read Allen’s review: Paloodeh (or has he spelt it: Faloodeh).
Paloodeh is a Persian sorbet threaded with rice noodles and flavoured with rose water. It’s served along with a fresh slice of lemon, which you’re supposed to squeeze over the sorbet. I have to say this was the highlight of my dinner. The unusual combination of sorbet and vermicelli noodles was exotic and absolutely delicious. I loved it!
Some last tips:
* I suggest coming here as a group — do make a reservation though!
* If you live nearby, you can skip the line and order take away (online ordering is possible)
Thanks, Allen D, for making me come here!

For the food it’s a ⁴⁄₅ star.
If you want to go here make a reservation for dinner service. I’ve never been or seen this place during lunch time so i cant comment on that.
Excellent portion size and the food was tasty!
1. Chargrilled fillet of lamb with rice and salad was a ⁴⁄₅ and had a decent portion size. (£11.00)
2. The chicken skewers were nicely grilled and it tasted good. ⁴⁄₅. (£8.50)
we ordered a side of bread between 4 people and it was enough to go around.
Negatives: the service was initially ok but after we got our food they didn’t come by and ask if we wanted more drinks.
Overall, good place to go with a group. The prices were reasonable for a tasty meal.
also, NO ALCOHOL IS SERVED AT THIS RESTAURANT which is a bummer if you are going out for a nice meal.

Most definitely my favourite restaurant in London. The food is delicious and excellent value for money. This place is always packed and has a traditional vibe to it. Staff is courteous and friendly. Always is a great night out with friends and family. You can bring your own alcohol as they don’t sell. No corkage charge for bringing your own booze. Very reasonably priced. I love the Mumtaz platter for £10 which can feed two adults easy. To avoid long wait I usually go early. If you don’t fancy the rush or the noise then you can always get a take away.

Everytime I visit its crazy busy chicken kebab and rice with some bread is bloody awesome. If im dinning alone and just want grab takeout its a pain in the rear. Hence the four stars. They need to move the people waiting for a tabke away from the counter or pay more attention to people coming in then 5 stars

The Food in this place is mouth wateringly delicious. I recommend the mix platter which can easily feed 4 people and you will all go home happy. The meat is so deliciously marinated and the saffron on the rice gives the whole meal an exquisite taste. Absolutely recommended for big groups or just to impress your friends.

Big portion, good quality with normal price

Get the aubergine/​lamb/​preserved lime stew! So delicious!

I was staying nearby and I saw how packed this place was at 2pm so I had to check it out.
Let me say this first. HUGE PORTIONS. This is a must try if you are hungry. I had a rice entrée that included lamb and chicken from a skewer along side a salad. The meat was very tasty.
I also tried the doogh, a yogurt type of drink. It was pretty good, probably even better if I had something spicy so it could cut the heat for me.
Great place for small groups. It was a bit loud in the restaurant but not bad. The place was nicely decorated and it had a large tv in the middle. This was nice because I’m here in London for the 2012 Olympics :)
I definitely recommend this place!

Good décor, spacious interior, good food, great value, huge portions.

Excellent food, customer services and great value for money, do not miss this opportunity. Avoid weekends, gets very busy.

They are unwilling to cater for vegetarians. Typical Persian dishes like koo koo sabzi and fesanjun are not served. Nothing at all palatial about this glorified, overcrowded kebab shop. Staff are ignorant and unhelpful. Avoid and try the Persian restaurant opposite instead.

Excellent food. Great stews and fantastic bread. Make sure that you take your own if you fancy a drink though…

This is now one of the best Persian Restaurants in London. Portions are big, and the food is great.
During busy times expect to wait for over 30 minutes, but it’s worth it. And be patient waiting for your food!
They have a good selection of starters — it’s worth trying them all, with their fresh bread.
If you’re new to Persian food then start with a Makhsoos (kebab with rice) for your main course, and on your next visit try their Boneless Chicken! If you’re feeling adventurous then try their version of the famous Persian Doogh (yoghurt drink), and finish your meal off with either a traditional Bastani (creamy ice cream) or a Faloodeh (Noodle based sorbet).
I’ve tried most of the Iranian Restaurants in London — Behesht, Alounak, etc, and for the portions, quality of the food, and value for money that you get, Persian Palace is still the best.
By the way, if you try the Faloodeh then make sure you drizzle some lemon juice on it!!! :)

Persian Palace. Made a booking for the restaurant by phone and the waiters obliged by keeping us the places for 28. The restaurant could take the numbers but the facilites are a little crampt. Food was excellent, fresh, more veriety would have been good. Service was much to be desired, no customer relationship, no smile and they asked us to leave in two hours when we arrived, talk about feeling unwanted Lol!