Location: 1423 2nd Ave - Upper East Side
Persepolis is one of those restaurants I have walked past many times in my neighborhood, but had never dined, until last night. Originally located next to Zucchero e Pomodori, it also lost its original location to new luxury apartments, but reopened only a few blocks away. One would think this could be viewed as a positive testament to the quality, and in this case, one would be wrong.
The rice sides were actually quite good, however the same can not be said for the meat portions of the entries. The chicken was dry and lacked any true flavor, and the lamb and ground sirloin were just as bland. We had hoped to try the sauted carrots and rains, but our waiter forgot to submit it with the order. He was nice enough to bring us some cucumbers and yogurt, but that did nothing to help accentuate the meal. Perhaps the only saving grace were the additional seasons made available in a ‘red pepper’ shaker.
Either we decided to dine out on an off night, or these people just don’t know what good food is.
Kahn Scale Rating: Neutral