Sadaf

Rumored to have the same owners as the famed Darya Persian restaurant in Santa Monica, this Encino newcomer is one to try. Butter reigns supreme at this upscale restaurant off of Ventura Blvd. The rather large restaurant has all the fixings of a traditional Persian restaurant in terms of interior decor, as well as a couple of flat screen TVs near the bar, plus a pianist playing loud, classical music throughout the restaurant, during dinner and on the weekends, you may just feel like you walked into a Persian party. Popular menu items include the Juicy Chicken, boneless chicken breast kabob pieces charbroiled over an open flame, and the white fish (either charbroiled or fried) served with sabzi polo (dill and lima bean rice) and a garden salad. There are also many vegetarian options (stews and rice), plus combos to give in  to your indecisive needs.