Soltani Restaurant

Stopped by this Mediterranean spot for lunch and had a great meal! I ordered the chicken kabob, and it was perfectly grilled--juicy, flavorful, and served with delicious sides. I also got their yogurt drink, which was refreshing and paired well with the meal. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere made it even better. Definitely coming back!

I had done a tour over at the Bowers Museum. I remembered eating at a Chinese near the museum, so I went on Yelp to try and find it. Not finding what I remembered, I decided to search for Persian. The restaurant sits in a kinda hidden plaza. The inside is eclectic. Tables and chairs don't match. Artwork on the white walls are all different styles. I was asked if I were going to order to go or dine in and then asked to sit anywhere. There were many tables put together, in 2 rows, to accommodate very large parties. A few other 2 tops and 4 tops were nearer to the front of the restaurant. I sat at a 4 top, since I was the only person there, for the moment.I loved that they have a "mini" lunch option. I requested the chicken koobideh and a tadig appetizer with ghormeh sabzi. Food took much longer than I had anticipated. I found out later why. A large family of latinos came in and sat at one of the longer table arrangements. Then a couple and their son came in and sat next to me. Both of them were served food within minutes. (They had called it in.) My food came several minutes after theirs. The mini plate was large. 1/3 of the plate was rice. A big piece of chicken koobideh in the middle and on the other side a salad with a white dressing, a jalapeno, 1/4 of an onion, and half of a tomato. Had I known the salad would have been dressed, I would have asked for it to be left off. It wasn't bad, however. (I don't like creamy dressings.) The veggies were all cooked perfectly. The chicken was juicy and had excellent flavor. The rice was fluffy.A few minutes later, the tadig came out. I asked for a smaller version of it but was brought a huge plate. (I was still only charged for the small, which I appreciated.) I was happy to see a dried lime on top. I love those! The stew was flavorful and delicious. The tadig, however, was a little too fried for me. Some pieces were so dark brown that was almost black. Luckily, they didn't have a burnt taste. I let the rice soften in the stew because it was a little too crunchy for me. I took it home for dinner and it was much easier to eat. I asked for an iced tea. It was made fresh. I was watching others. Everyone bussed their own table, placing everything on a table near the food prep area. So, after I put my leftovers in a container and went up to pay, I gathered up my plates and cup and took it up to the table. A gentleman ran up to me and said he was embarrassed that I was clearing the table. I don't mind at all! Prices are super reasonable, especially considering the amount of food you get. I'm rarely in Santa Ana, but if I'm in the area, I would most definitely return!

I can't begin to describe how much I love this restaurant and its owner/head chef Mr.Mohammad. The Soltani combo was the best kabob dish I've had in ages with the barg skewer being some of the most tender meat I've ever had. Dont come here expecting a fancy restaurant like 99% of other Persian restaurants. This is a true hole-in-the-wall joint with excellent food and even better service. You'll literally feel like you're eating at your family's house.

Tucked away in a shopping center I would've never noticed is my new favorite persian spot. Like you'll read in other reviews, it's quite literally a hole-in-the-wall spot with such good homemade food. Looking for a place to finally try gormeh sabzi, I found this place on Yelp and picked up some food to-go. We ordered the chicken kabob with chicken koobideh and it was so delicious and tender! When I arrived to pick up, the kindest man, the only person in the place on a weekday night, was making the food with so much care and attentiveness. We chatted about family and the restaurant as he insisted to help carry the food out to my car for me. The whole experience warmed my heart and reminded me of my own family's restaurant growing up. These are the small business I started writing Yelp reviews for, and the ones we need to take care of.

Delicious hole in the wall in next to an auto shop. This place is easy to miss but should be on your list for delicious Mediterranean! I ordered the #1 beef koobideh and combo chicken & beef koobideh and it was bomb! Meats were juicy and flavorful, not dry. Rice was perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned. Mr. Mohammed was nice and helpful with ordering when I entered. This place is small and they had one cook at lunch so it took about 10 minutes for to go which wasn't a problem. This place is really worth a try so I hope you check it out!

Highly recommend it . Don't let the humble look of this restaurant make you miss out on the delicious food. We went there and the place was pretty empty, so the owner (I assume) kept checking on us and playing with our daughter, such a cute old man

This place is great. They have excellent food for great prices. This place has been open for years and surviving during difficult times. Very respectable. If you pass by or are ever in the area, please swing by (so worth it). Family friendly. Parking is in the front and never an issue. The owner is always on point extremely friendly and always ready to give an amazing service. I highly recommend this place!

Placed and order over the phone. The person said the order would be ready in 15 minutes, once we arrived the food was ready. It's a little pricey, but what restaurant is not nowadays the food was amazing and fresh. I'm currently pregnant and I was craving this location. it really hit the spot, definitely recommend.

Small plaza and very cozy ambiance - almost like you are in someone's home! The owner is a very kind man and hardworking man. Even though he does everything himself he still provided excellent service! The food is AMAZING! The best Mediterranean food in the area! My boyfriend was so happy - he got the beef koobideh (#1) and said it was the best he has ever had. My chicken kabob (#2) was super yummy; meat was tender and super flavorful. Hummus with pita was a great appetizer. Overall, portion size is generous and flavor is on point! We will definitely be coming back!

Stop by for lunch and tried their beef kebab with their beef and chicken cubby day. Really great food with amazing service. As for the ambience it is acute place with some very beautiful pictures of fall colours with trees that's very relaxing.