Tucked away on Romilly Street in Soho, Berenjak offers a vibrant homage to the bustling kabab houses of Tehran. Founded by chef Kian Samyani, whose culinary journey includes stints at Gymkhana and Brigadiers, the restaurant draws inspiration from his Iranian heritage and childhood memories of family gatherings. The intimate space features exposed brick walls, painted plasterwork, and an open kitchen where diners can watch chefs expertly handle the tandoor and mangal barbecue. The menu showcases authentic home-style Persian cuisine, with an array of mazeh sharing plates, charcoal-grilled kababs, and rich khoresht stews, all crafted using seasonal British ingredients. Since its opening in 2018, Berenjak has garnered critical acclaim, earning a Bib Gourmand from the MICHELIN Guide for its high-quality, good-value cooking. The guide highlights the fresh and tasty dishes, recommending the coal-cooked aubergine and goat shoulder kabab . Hot Dinners praises the restaurant's "shabby chic" ambiance and notes the menu's appeal to vegetarians and vegans, with dishes like the aubergine stew with split yellow peas and crispy potatoes . Open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday and dinner Monday to Saturday, Berenjak has become a Soho hotspot, offering a chef-led kitchen experience that brings the flavours of Persia to the heart of London.