Chenjeh (Surbiton)

As an Iranian, I rarely say this lightly—but Chenjeh truly captures the soul of authentic Persian cuisine. From the first bite, the flavours transported me straight back home; rich, perfectly balanced, and unmistakably genuine. Their kababs are exceptional—tender, smoky, and seasoned exactly as they should be. It is the kind of quality you expect from the very best Persian kitchens. Add to that the warm, welcoming staff and a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, and you have something special. Chenjeh is not just a restaurant—it is an experience I would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates true Persian food.

This is a genuine Irainian restaurant with nice people and clean fresh food. The meat is marinated well and tender specifically the koobideh with was the highlight of the experience. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for families and date night. It’s simple and focuses on the food. I will go back and try something new and report back!

Absolutely Worth the Drive – The Best Barbari Bread in London! I don’t usually drive 50 minutes just for food, but for Chenjeh, I make the trip gladly every single time. Their Barbari bread is simply unmatched — fresh, warm, perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. You can taste the care and authenticity in every bite. It’s easily the best Barbari I’ve found anywhere in London! Beyond the amazing food, what keeps me coming back is the fantastic customer service. The staff are always welcoming, kind, and genuinely proud of what they serve. It feels like visiting friends who happen to bake the most incredible bread imaginable. If you appreciate true quality and don’t mind a little travel for something special, Chenjeh is 100% worth the journey. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back — because some things are just that good.

We had our volunteer appreciation dinner there last night for 22 people and the food was incredible. Absolutely delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves. The manager was amazing and recommended the perfect dishes for our evening and was very accommodating. Staff very friendly. I would 100% go again and looking forward to the next meal. Thank you so much for such a lovely evening 😊

We went twice for their Sunday morning kaleh pacheh breakfast. I really recommend going early—everything’s fresher and the service is way better. The first time we went early, it was perfect: hot bread, great food, and quick service. The second time, not so much—our food came out cold, and they brought the tea only after the meal (and only because we reminded them). To be fair, they had a big group event that morning, so I think their attention was mostly on that. The manager actually came over to apologize, which really made a difference. Overall, still a place I’d recommend, especially if you go early.