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Good food. The service was average
Enjoyed the food. The service left a lot to be desired. They were clearly trying to rush us out- we were probably there for only there for about 60-70 min from start to finish. The waitress repeatedly kept coming to take back the dishes even before we had finished them. Our glasses were not topped up. Lack of attention to detail even though we had 2-3 waiters in close proximity to our table. Unfriendly vibe. Completely in contrast to the superlative service we received in two other restaurants that week (one of them being a Michelin star one).
Be the first to ReplyHorrible customer service
Horrible. I was charged $60 for not showing up to eat outside during during hurricane Henri (my child is unvaccinated and we don't eat inside). The city was in a state of emergency during this time. They don't answer a phone and are beyond rude.
Be the first to Replyzero hospitality
The food was neither Persian nor Western. A few minutes delay and the attitude was terrible. Not recommended at all and I'm wondering about the reasoning behind other good recommendations!
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food, the owner needs a refresher course in hospitality
As an Iranian/American, I always like to support a fellow Iranian, especially an establishment like Sofreh which hits all the marks in terms of charm and excellence in food. However, I was thoroughly disappointed by the owner's ungracious demeanor on two occasions, keeping in mind that we have dined at Sofreh on multiple occasions. The first disappointing interaction was when my husband arrived a few minutes before opening time to purchase a gift card--the owner was extremely unwelcoming and somewhat rude and my husband was told the restaurant was not able to accomodate him at this time. The second occasion was when an elderly friend and I arrived ten minutes before opening time to see if we would be lucky enough to get a table since we did not have a reservation--it was 5:30 on a Tuesday. Again, the owner was on her way out and I greeted her by saying hello and giving the restaurant a well deserved compliment. I mentioned we had made the trip from uws/ues to see if we could get a table. She was dismissive, she mentioned she was doubtful we could get a table and walked off, "I can't help you, I'm leaving!". Luckily, the hostess was gracious, we did get a table, there were plenty of tables available, and her partner (I think) was lovely. The meal was exceptional, thank goodness. This is my two cents: this is New York City, there are hundreds of charming restaurants with delicious food. If you are not capable of excellent customer service and hospitality, pack your bags. And, leave your entitled Iranian attitude at home! While my family and I love the food, I am reluctant to invite friends along, recommend Sofreh or dine there in the future!
Be the first to ReplyBest Route to Delish Endroit: Sofreh Hustles Harder
Hieing from Manhattan to Sofreh? Reflect on, notice, how the route taken in and home impact the Sofreh experience.
Voyaging to Sofreh by tunnel from Manhattan to Brooklyn presents an unpromising underground prelude.
Arriving there late afternoon, early evening, still light out, eaters can see light reflected via the side of the restaurant most distant from the street, closest to the kitchen.
Well-spaced fairly spacious tables attain a comfortable distance from each other, efficient wait persons delivering each special part of the meal as its own unique territory, dedicating dining time for all to savor each arrival.
Constantly passing wait persons dance, yea work out, along the eatery’s main thinnish pathway from kitchen door, pacing and racing non-stop from opening doors (5:30 p.m.) to closing (9:30 p.m.), carefully stepping aside to avert crashes with each other along the narrow track.
Appetizers unique and tasty appear, the variety allowing fun challenges for carefully attired noshers to decide what to eat and how to eat it, not just full repasts simultaneously heaved down as in some eating spots.
While appetizing, vow to taste Sofreh’s linguistic cookery: its meaning in Persian, “spread,” in Urdu, gold, and connection to a Persian fabric used at some feasts. Ask Faulkner for help.
Wait persons wear well adorned, artsy aprons that lift and skip aside to show their basic yet sharp pants beneath.
Albeit ambulance and fire truck sirens bellow, each eating space diminishes the would-be noise new yawk horror for all.
Early on, still in the orientation, an apparently special representative stops by to notify all of a signature dish, this evening potato pancake, offered gratis. It’s delicious.
The core food itself we eat includes delicate tasty eggplant, soft “smiling yogurt,” and asparagus. Deliciously, impeccably designed, multi origin flat bread and several eight-ingredient salads adorn the table and excite tasters’ tongues. Three Persian rice choices vie for your attention. For vegetarians such as we plentiful options abound. Sofreh desserts exist. Following our full repast we said no to the sweets.
En route to return by Manhattan Bridge gives us an opportunity to briefly but intensely receive Brooklyn’s late night, 9:30 p.m. streets’ presence/milieu, especially varied soft, tiny lights from the single Brooklyn homes, drawing our uber passengers’ attention, even our desire to see more of the same and even walk toward each tiny blue, yellow… bulb, glowing from the homes—a peaceful way to digest all.
Leaving the Bridge, renew your contact with the ever changing Canal Street, all the familiar and some new/unfamiliar endroits, both lit and dimmed in this evening’s darkness. How did the NYC street “cook” prepare so many new recipes in such a short interval?
Overall carefully choose the most peaceful “appetizer” Manhattan to Brooklyn route to reach and, yes, even to depart from Sofreh’s taste and spirit. Annoint the pre-meal and post-dessert experience with above ground selections.
To choose tastefully the coming to and going from Sofreh’s spot fully and totally impacts the dining experience.
Fourth Visit Was Not a Charm
This was my fourth visit to Sofreh and we were so disappointed in the service that was received. It was a cold night, my friend and I were seated at the opening to the patio which does not have sufficient plastic covering-plenty of ventilation even if the plastic were extended-and was unbearably uncomfortable. I made the huge mistake of asking if we could move to neighboring table after the the other diners had departed. They suggested that we place a chair on the other side of our tiny table, which would break the 6 ft. distancing rule. I was not comfortable with being so close to other diners and again asked if we could have the other table. Such a small request became such a big deal. The server didn't want to do it because other diners were scheduled for the table, and we would have to wait for an answer- he seemed very uncomfortable. I asked the hostess and she gave us attitude. After waiting for about 10 minutes, I asked the server again, as the couple had departed, in a nasty tone he said he didn't know and it wasn't up to him. He then turned his back on me. The hostess finally came back out and started moving us to the other table without a word. Rude. Upon her departure, she said that if we want a warmer table in the future, then request it on Resy. I don't think we need to worry about that, and how would I have known that it would be so uncomfortable in that spot.. For the remainder of the evening our server was unfriendly and distant. I sent a message through Resy thinking that the owners would be interested in how their customers are being treated over such a small request, but never received a response. I see that the attitude must come from the top-down. This is such a shame, as the food is very good. I have never been treated so poorly in a restaurant, I can't imagine how things would be if it were something unreasonable. Sofreh needs to be reminded that it is in the business of hospitality!
Be the first to ReplyI must admit this rest is
I must admit this rest is one of the best Persian restaurants around. The simplicity of the setup coupled with the attentive nature of the owner Emir and his sister is outstanding. We tried several items from the menu and honestly all were fantastic.
We were honored to have Emir personally look after us and offer us an after dinner digestive Greece special drink. We liked it so much the sister gave us another round.
This rest is a hidden gem and I strongly urge all who appreciate Persian food to try it out.
Very impressed! High end Persian
Very impressed. High end Persian restaurant. Very flavorful dishes.
Pros: flavorful dishes, vegetarian friendly, friendly chef owner. Not over powering
Cons: like most restaurants operating during COVID, trying to make the best of it. Server was not as pleasant but generally speaking she was decent and good at up selling.
Fav dishes: sweet meatball, roasted cauliflower and lamb shank. Delish!!!! Will def return!
Out of box Mediterranean dishes
Are you looking for an out of box persian restaurant with a twist.? Sofreh dishes took our breath away many kudos to the chef. You will love the food , management can definitely improve . We went during COVID and it rained . Try this restaurant , you won’t regret .
Be the first to ReplyLovely
A delightful evening where each dish delightfully surprised our taste buds. We were a party of four--which was great since we could share several different dishes and tastes. We started with several appetizers, including the eggplant dip, roasted cauliflower, the feta & herb flatbread (don't miss!), followed by a salad, rice and the roasted chicken and pomegranate rib-eye kebab which was melt-in-your mouth tender and tasty.
We were full and happy but as final taste to the evening, we split a refreshing persian ice cream sandwich.
Lovely.
Date night
I have a thing for exposed beams, so right of bat I was impressed with the ambiance and look of the place. This is a good place for a date night. The friendly staff are also incredibly knowledgeable about their menu. I recommend the Koofteh as an appetizer, which is essentially a tasty meatball with nuts inside of it. The Persian herb stew with lentils was a blend of perfect seasoning and was only outdone by the duck entre which comes with a side of duck (breast with a side of dark meat!). You should get a side of rice to complete your meal, and dabble in the unique cocktail list. Overall, may be one of the best dinner restaurants in Brooklyn.
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