Berenjak Soho offers a tightly framed and modern take on Persian cuisine, where fire, spice, and texture guide a menu built on tradition and interpreted through contemporary technique. Mentioned in the Michelin Guide, the restaurant delivers a focused experience that favours structure over nostalgia and rhythm over complexity.The culinary direction is grounded in the flavours of Iran, particularly the grill culture of Tehran’s hole-in-the-wall kebab houses. Charcoal-grilled meats, tangy torshi, herb-packed stews and slow-cooked rice dishes form the foundation of the offering. Yet rather than replicate, the kitchen distils and refines: recipes are pared down, techniques sharpened, and each plate shaped to deliver clarity and contrast.The grill is central. Skewers of lamb or chicken arrive blistered and tender, accompanied by subtle marinades or sharp pickles. Rice — a hallmark of Persian cooking — is prepared with precision, often crisped into tahdig or perfumed with saffron and barberries. Vegetables are not secondary: aubergines, tomatoes, and herbs appear across the menu, each treated with care and intention.Flavours are bold but layered. There is smoke, acidity, and occasional sweetness, always balanced rather than assertive. Dishes arrive structured and self-contained, built on a logic that reflects both origin and adaptation. Heat is used sparingly, but with purpose — one element in a broader composition.Located at 27 Romilly Street, London, W1D 5AL, United Kingdom, in the heart of Greater London’s Soho district, Berenjak occupies a compact, energetic space that echoes the intimacy of its culinary references. The design is tactile and minimal, with tile, metal, and wood reinforcing the sense of place without overpowering the experience.Its mention in the Michelin Guide recognises a clear and consistent culinary identity — one that respects the core of Persian cooking while presenting it through a lens of technical restraint. Berenjak is not a reinterpretation, nor a reproduction; it is an articulation — of flame, memory, and balance.Through focus and discipline, Berenjak Soho delivers a version of Persian cuisine that feels at once grounded and current, offering a dining experience where each plate carries weight, intention, and context.
