Sumac Cafe

"Didn't quite meet my excitement level. Ordered the Fesenjan and a Shish Kebab. I can recommend the Shish Kebab, but the Fesenjan didn't do it for me. Fesenjan is one of my favorite Persian dishes. Made with chicken stewed in a walnut pomegranate molasses puree, it is such a unique blend of sweet and savory. Served with fragrant basmati rice it is a curry competitor with a completely different approach. Just awesome. Now I have to admit that my exposure to Fesenjan is limited but in the times I've had it before, it wasn't in such a small dish and soupy with the amount of oil on it. Maybe this is a traditional preparation, I really don't know. But it seems like such a waste when I can't pour the walnut sauce over my rice because there is so much oil. The Shish Kebab was tasty and cooked nice and tender. Tons of warm spice flavor (not heat spicy) but still beefy. Very nice. I wish it was presented on the skewer, but not a big deal. The only other word of warning I'd give is for the lemonade. I think they are trying to "elevate" cheap lemonade by adding rose water (or a floral oil) but it really just overpowered the drink and made it taste like soap."

"Brilliant food .. though menu is limited , all food options we tried are outstanding. We tried kababs , brinjal dishes (Mirza ghasemi) and they were of excellent taste. Saffron Tea is a must try. Portions are smaller for the price. I would definitely recommend this place. The place is a bit compact and hard to move around ..also not much space for bigger groups like more than 6."

"It's really hard to find good Persian restaurants with authentic taste, but the food here is delicious and doesn't disappoint at all. We enjoyed the food and the ambiance. The portion sizes are decent and the service is great. Definitely recommend it."

"Exceptional in every way. We believe this is the most amazing food ever- flavorful, cooked with care and quality- the lamb was the BEST, cooked for 9 hours and falling off the bone. Everything infused with flavor, herbs and spices, texture, and a sensory experience. Doogh was fun and aids in digestion but maybe not for everyone, an acquired taste. The saffron ice cream even has a special syrup they make. Our server happened to be the daughter, and was very hospitable, knowledgeable, professional, and eager to share this beautiful culture. Went above and beyond to help us try new dishes and make our anniversary special. Relaxed and clean atmosphere. Highly recommend everything! Looking forward to our next visits."