Muse London (Guest Chef)

We had lunch at this restaurant today without a reservation. The lady at the front was incredibly helpful and quickly found us a table. Our waitress was also excellent, kind, attentive, and very professional. The food itself was fresh with generous portions, and the flavours were good. Unfortunately, all our meals arrived cold, which was disappointing. We could also hear some male members of staff talking very loudly and using inappropriate language with each other. While they may have been joking, it felt unprofessional in the dining area. The restaurant has a nice design overall, but the dark colour scheme makes the space feel quite small and a bit gloomy. We would happily return for the food quality and generous portions, but we’d definitely request that the dishes are served hot next time.

We recently hosted a surprise baby shower for my sister at Chef Javad, and I honestly could not have asked for a better experience. The staff were absolutely wonderful from start to finish - polite, kind, patient, smiling, and incredibly helpful. They made us feel so welcome and comfortable, and at no point did they make us feel like anything was too much trouble. Even though the restaurant was extremely busy and people were queuing, the team still managed everything so beautifully and with such care. They gave us the perfect setting for a group of 10, with a lovely sense of privacy, and allowed us to bring our own cake, cupcakes, balloons, and decorations. They were so accommodating and thoughtful, which made such a big difference to the day. I have been coming to Chef Javad since they first opened, and I have brought many friends and family here over the years. I have always recommended it, and they have genuinely never disappointed me. The food has always been excellent, and this time was no exception - everything was absolutely delicious, fresh, and of great quality. I’m so happy to see that their standards have remained so high. Thank you to the whole team for helping us create such a beautiful and memorable baby shower for my sister. It was a wonderful experience, and I’m truly grateful. I will always come back and continue recommending this place to others.

Chef Javad is easily one of the best Persian restaurants I’ve been to in London. Everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh and high quality from start to finish. We had the lamb chops, Kebab Soltani, and Olivieh, and every dish was excellent. The standout for me was the Barg kebab on the Soltani — genuinely the best I’ve had in London. It was extremely juicy, tender, and properly seasoned, unlike many other places where it can end up dry or chewy. The lamb chops were also cooked perfectly, with great flavour and quality meat. Portion sizes were generous and left us fully satisfied. One thing that really stood out was the pineapple juice. You could immediately tell it was freshly pressed in the restaurant and not made from concentrate or purée. That level of freshness carried through the entire meal. Prices are probably around 10–15% higher than many other Persian restaurants, but honestly it is absolutely worth it for the quality of the food, freshness, and overall experience. For 2 adults and a toddler the bill came to around £91. The staff were polite, attentive, and welcoming throughout. Also worth noting there is no service charge added, so please make sure you tip the staff because the service deserves it. Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to meet Chef Javad himself, but hopefully next time!

I had a fantastic experience at Chef Javad, one of the best Persian restaurants I've visited in London. The restaurant is easy to reach, and the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. The menu offers a great variety of authentic Persian dishes, including delicious starters, traditional drinks, a wide selection of kebabs, stews, and tasty side dishes. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and served in very generous portions. One portion is easily enough for one to two people, especially if you also order a starter or dessert. We also tried the Baghali Polo, which was delicious and well cooked, although I would have preferred a little more broad beans. The traditional yoghurt drink was fresh and complemented the meal perfectly. They even offer a one-metre kebab, which is a great option for groups or families. The prices are slightly higher than average, and a service charge is added, but the quality of the food, the generous portions, and the excellent service make it absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend Chef Javad to anyone looking for authentic Persian food in London.

Persian restaurant Javad High Street Kensington Four people went for dinner on the 14th of March. It is a very small and narrow restaurant with poor soundproofing; when it’s busy like tonight, the sound of people talking echoes so loudly that you can't hear each other, especially combined with the background music. The staff were very friendly and attentive. However, I must be honest: having reviewed over thousands of restaurants all over the world, I wasn’t as impressed as I had hoped to be, especially after hearing so many good things about their food quality and taste. I was actually quite impressed with my own choice of Zereshk Polo with chicken, which was really delicious. However, the classic, old-school Fesenjan was disappointing. Even my English friend, who has been visiting Persian restaurants for over 40 years, immediately noticed that there was no taste of pomegranate purée and none of the classic sweet-and-sour flavor of the stew. Furthermore, the chicken pieces were dry and looked like they had been cooked separately, rather than in the walnut-pomegranate sauce, which should have been absorbed into the chicken fillet. Then it was another dish called “ ambernesa “ that was absolutely terrible not recommended to even try. As for the classic Persian drink, Doogh, it was more like a very runny yogurt with no taste or flavor. On the bright side, the Gheimeh was the real star of the night—perfectly cooked, balanced, and executed. You see, when you go to a restaurant, you expect consistency and a persistent flavor profile across all dishes. I think they should perhaps focus on a few classic dishes and stick to the original recipes, perhaps with a very slight personal touch. One can only experiment with classic dishes to a certain extent without jeopardizing the original, traditional flavor. Nick #doctorfoodielondon