Upscale Persian tapas in Bushwick w/ innovative dishes. Get the kashk bademjan & lamb ribs!
This Bushwick establishment offers a modern take on Persian cuisine, presenting a delightful array of small plates perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is described as upscale and is a popular choice for special occasions. While many rave about the innovative flavors and unique dishes, some find it a bit pricey and suggest focusing on the Persian-inspired tapas for the best experience.
Eyval offers a modern interpretation of Persian cuisine, focusing on small plates and tapas. Highly recommended dishes include the kashk bademjan, lamb ribs, and various dips and spreads. While most praise the innovative flavors and quality ingredients, some have found certain dishes like scallops to be overpriced and have expressed a preference for more traditional Persian flavors.
"Customers frequently recommend the kashk bademjan, lamb ribs, barbari bread, and tahdig. The citrus, cabbage, and date salad is also highlighted as a dish worth returning for."
Customers generally have a highly positive sentiment towards Eyval, often describing it as a 'wow' experience and a top-tier Persian restaurant, though a small minority found it disappointing or overpriced.
Important Note
Reservations are highly recommended, as walk-ins can be difficult, and the restaurant can be pricey. Some diners find the modern interpretation of Persian cuisine deviates from traditional flavors, and portion sizes for certain items have been noted as small for the cost.
"The commenter, who has visited Eyval, considers it their personal favorite among the options. They describe it as more tapas-style and recommend several dishes."
Positive"Eyval in Brooklyn was mentioned as a place to try Persian food."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot in Brooklyn."
Positive"This commenter expressed a strong liking for Eyval's date salad."
Positive"This user made a reservation for Eyval based on positive feedback from family and hopes to enjoy it, anticipating a different perspective due to not being Persian."
Neutral"This user, also of Persian heritage, found Eyval's interpretation of Persian flavors to be less traditional but ultimately preferred it over Sofreh, highlighting a positive steak experience."
Positive"Responding to a query about specific dishes, the user clarified they ordered the citrus date salad, in addition to other items not pictured."
Neutral"The user explained their disappointment with Eyval stemmed from the introduction of cranberries and pistachios in dishes they considered traditional Persian."
Negative"The user inquired about the specific dishes ordered at Eyval, mentioning they found the Ghormeh Sabzi to be delicious."
Neutral"The citrus, cabbage, and date salad from Eyval is a dish this commenter would go back for."
Positive"This user clarified that while $48 for four scallops is pushing it, $24 for four at a nice restaurant is a good deal."
Neutral"Eyval is mentioned as one of the commenter's favorites for fresh middle eastern bread."
Positive"Responding to a comment about Eyval's location, this user questioned the description of Morgan L as being in the 'middle of Williamsburg'."
Neutral"This user humorously commented that a dish needed more sesame seeds."
Neutral"This user found Eyval's kebabs and yogurt-lemon dip good but felt the overall bill for two kebabs and drinks was too high for the portion sizes, leading them to still be hungry afterwards."
Negative"This user advised that the original poster made a mistake by ordering Western dishes at a Persian restaurant, emphasizing that the authentic Persian stews are the main draw."
Neutral"This user countered the suggestion that $48 for four scallops is expensive, stating that $24 for four at a nice restaurant is a relatively good deal."
Neutral"Responding to a comment about scallop prices, this user expressed disbelief at the idea of paying $48 for four scallops, finding it absurd."
Neutral"In response to a linked reel, this user agreed that the food looked delicious."
Positive"This user stated that the original poster was wrong about their opinion of Eyval."
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