Bijans Kitchen in South Oxfordshire

“Persian? That sounds a bit different. Let’s try it”. And that’s how we sampled Bijans. We didnt bother with the menu but just looked at the meze two ladies at the next table were eating and ordered that. We had calamari, hummus, garlic mushrooms, and gorgeous, paper thin naan. All delicious at a very reasonable price. Charming server. We will return.

It was a con!! Felt totally cheated! I ordered the seabass which was one of the most expensive dishes. The small side salad was covered in mayonnaise! Disgusting. Worse than kfc! The rice was microwaved from a £1 pouch from supermarket! Totally tasteless! The fish tasteless too! Not marinaded in spices at all. The whole meal was lukewarm! The room was cold. The ladies toiled absolutely freezing! Couldn’t walk in! A cold air freezer fan was blowing at me in the tiny room. The assistant didn’t come at all to check if everything was ok! Didn’t care. We had to call her because my slice of lemon for the fish was under a blanket of mayo so I couldn’t use it! Total con!! For the price, best to avoid this place!

The best Persian food I’ve had. 10/10 every time. The staff and the owner are lovely, warm and welcoming. I don’t live locally but anytime I am passing I make an excuse to stop here.

Lovely Persian food — nice quality, fresh, flavorful, and healthy. The service was welcoming, friendly, and engaging. The guy even offered me a complimentary walnut biscuit, which was exceptional, it tasted amazing. Will be back! The only downside was the temperature hence 4⭐; the place was very cold, it needs proper heating to make the dining experience comfortable. After we asked to put the AC on, the guy was helpful, he put the AC on to heat it up on a higher temperature, but still cold. My partner moved from the window table to another table although still cold.

Went with my 12 year old son for a meal. Food was absolutely first class. Naan breads were great. My son loved his chicken kebab and I had the lamb fillet. Both were delicious and you could really taste how fresh and well cooked the ingredients were. The service was very efficient and friendly. This was my first time at Bijan’s but you could tell there were many regular customers. It had a lovely warm atmosphere. Highly recommended

Wow! Please give delightful place a try, if you have not already. The taste was as good as the picture. I feel blessed to have this restaurant near where I live.

Excellent value , really well cooked dishes , very flavoursome and the service was friendly and efficient.. a. Great meal experience

Great taste and great hospitality

Excellent food, unlike some other restaurants / cafes in the area, quantity and quality were both excellent for the price point. Will be coming back! I had the American breakfast, and my partner had a toastie, both were very good.

this was my first time at bijan’s and I will definitely be back! food was very good and service was even better😍

Bijan’s Kitchen never fails to impress! Their food has remained fantastic over the years, making it the only place that truly satisfies my cravings for Iranian food. I feel so lucky to have this lovely restaurant nearby. The owners’ kindness and warm hospitality make every visit even more special. Highly recommended!

A really delicious meal this evening. Really helpful and pleasant staff and worth 5 start out of 5 Thank you Bijan’s Kitchen !

I made the mistake of believing Google reviews, very cheap ingredients, what I'd describe as greasy spoon 5p sausages, the poached eggs had been bathed in vinegar, and my pet hate, a flat white that's not a flat white, it was a latte. A flat white is short and strong, not a bucket of milk! Overall greasy spoon standard but charging a premium.

The most delicious Persian bean and noodle soup (Ash reshteh) I have tasted! I highly recommend the food is this friendly restaurant.

We came across this fab little restaurant whilst looking for somewhere to have lunch. The decor is fab and the staff helpful. The menu was extensive but we only wanted a snack, so settled for hummus, naan and an aubergine dish. These were served promptly and at a reasonable cost. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place. Just lovely.

Excellent food... they do the best egg sausage bacon etc too

Really good food with some special touches. Would definitely return.

Went to Bijans Kitchen yesterday for my Persian husband's birthday meal. The food and service was great. The kabab momtaz was delicious. My husband was very happy with the over all experience and we will definitely be back again.

Bijan’s Kitchen is a true gem, bringing vibrant Persian cuisine to the heart of the city. Every dish is a flavorful delight, rich with authentic ingredients and crafted with care. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making it perfect for any occasion. What distinguishes Bijan’s is the friendliness of its owner and staff. They go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. If you’re in Henley and seeking a unique, heartwarming meal, Bijan’s Kitchen is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!

I stopped by for brunch and enjoyed French toast and tea while also eyeing the other mouth-watering food fellow diners were having. The gentleman who served me was so friendly and helpful and even brought my dog some kibbles and water without request. Thank you - I will be back :)

Lovely food, very welcoming, great service, highly recommeded

The place is really nice and clean. The service was excellent. The food really amazing. The price 100% fair. 5 stars

Lovely lunch, nice staff. This is well worth a visit if in Henley, well priced and freshly cooked meal. I plan to return in the future

My daughter in law and I had lunch yesterday an we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the atmosphere and the service which was prompt, friendly and attentive. I would highly recommended it.

Lovely dinner at Bijan's Kitchen. Service was great, the waiter was incredibly welcoming, enthusiastic and he guided us towards what to order based on our preferences. The food was tasty, perfectly balanced, the grilled meat (lamb and chicken) was great too. Portions were generous. They even offered us a box of walnut biscuits from Iran after dinner. 100% recommend if you're in Henley and want to try something new and exciting.

Wonderful staff always accommodating. Plenty food for a person

Highly recommended, delicious food and great service!

Warm Persian welcome, absolutely delicious authentic food and exceptional service. For me, the best restaurant in Henley, and worth the trip from London.

Great atmosphere, lovely staff, superb value and the food is amazing! We will be back :)

As a Persian, I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is authentic, flavorful, and of top-notch quality. The staff went above and beyond with their customer service, even treating us to some extra free sides and delicious Persian cookies. Their attention to detail and warm hospitality truly made the experience exceptional. If you’re looking for a place that captures the essence of Persian cuisine with great service, this is the spot. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

We found this lovely little restaurant by chance.. a lot of the others were really busy & quite expensive for what was on offer!! What a gem it was, we ordered a full English breakfast each and coffee. The coffee was served just before our breakfast so we could enjoy them both together. The young ladies who worked there were so friendly & welcoming. Our breakfast was only £11.99 and was so big and very good ingredients that made it very tasty. I would highly recommend if your visiting the town centre.

10 out of 10. Outstanding service, dog friendly, amazing food. The best lamb kebab I have tried so far. Highly recommended!!!

Absolutely outstanding! This Persian restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a culinary journey. The kebabs are perfectly grilled, with tender, flavorful meat that melts in your mouth. The saffron rice is aromatic and fluffy, a perfect complement to the rich stews and dips. Erfan and the rest of his staff are attentive and knowledgeable, making your visit feel special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Persian cuisine in a cozy, welcoming setting.

I can't say enough good things about this place! From the moment we walked in, we felt extremely welcomed. The staff is not only friendly but also genuinely passionate and determined to provide an amazing experience. They were incredibly thoughtful throughout the night, ensuring all 10 of us had a fantastic dinner. Every dish was delicious, and the atmosphere made it even better. We all left really happy and satisfied. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again and again!

Food was great. We had the mixed grill for two. Lovely fresh ingredients and lovely flavours. Been a few times and it has been good every time we’ve been.

Tasty Food We really enjoyed our meal here on Sat early evening. Good service from friendly staff and really tasty food allround

Lovely welcome and food was delicious and was great to try new recipes. Loved the Persian tea. We’ll be back again one evening to try more. The lamb shank looked delicious on someone else’s table on our way out.

Tres bon restaurant avec un bon rapport qualité / prix Personnel super serviable avec le sourire les plats sont tres bons et bien présentés

Amazing iranian food! The chicken and meat were all filled with flavors that just melt in your mouth. Will definitely come back again!

Delicious food & wonderful service. Definitely recommend it & will be back.

Tried this restaurant for the 1st time not knowing what Persian food would be . Found it to be great value for money and great new taste . Will definitely be back. Service was very engaged and supportive helping novices understand the menu options

The quality of the food and service were stellar, absolutely no complaints, had a wonderful evening.

Brilliant, 5 different meals- all lovely. Great service and surroundings. Would highly recommend and look forward to a return visit

Amazing service and delicious food, the staff were very friendly and accommodating as we were trying to manage our crying baby. We will definitely visit again.

Food was good, but knowledge of known legally required allergens was poor so couldn’t have a full breakfast. Although the staff were pleasant it is very disappointing for a restaurant to not be able to supply ingredients on all food.

Amazing food, truly recommend it

Always great food, service and friendly atmosphere….. A Persian gem in the middle Henley which shows off Iranian hospitality and food to its best.

Tasty food, good price, friendly staff

I met the new owner of the restaurant who welcomed us. It's a few times I have tried this restaurant. Dinner time! It was quite busy. We had Persian Starter & main course and drinks. The fresh bread is so delicious. We preferred Kashke bademjoon more than Mirza ghasemi. Mirza ghasemi was needed to be thick. The lady who served us is so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend it. I would go back again 💯

We drove all the way from Noth London just to have dinner, Everything was perfect and friendly staff. Highly recomended.

This was our first visit to Bijans. I always worry when trying something new as I have intolerances. The guy helped me through the menu and I chose Ghormej Sabzi. My husband had Kabab Momtaz. The food was excellent and the staff were so helpful. First time for the food and the Persian tea which was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant.

Really enjoyed our evening here. The waiter was so attentive, recommended dishes and even gave us a lovely box of cookies to take home at the end of the meal.

All the food was tasty and fresh! Would highly recommend eating here. Service was also impeccable, our server was very kind and accommodating.

Great local gem! Fantastic and friendly service. Delicious food. Will come again!

Very nice food - went on Fathers’ day and the staff and owner were lovely

Popped in for a coffee and breakfast ordered coffee and a tea, my cappuccino tasted like instant coffee with frothy milk, with my full English breakfast which was ok but no brown toast, maybe they should have gone to the market opposite and bought some lovely local bread, my wife ordered the pancakes and berries which should be called whipped cream with cold small pancakes that taste of garlic which she left as I did with my coffee, then went next door to get a decent cup of coffee, definitely won’t be returning!

Very nice food, good value for money, lovely dishes with excellent accomplishments, a great first experience of Persian food. Thank you, Bijans Kitchen!

Flavorful food, good sized portions.. and warm and attentive staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant also just feels really relaxed

Every time I visit Bijan’s kitchen I feel welcomed and taken care of by their lovely staff. Food is amazing. Their Kebab is soo tender and tasty you can’t compare it with any other Kebab from other local restaurants, and their food presentation is outstanding. I love their starters and fresh bread and their must have cup of cardamom and saffron tea. The manager, Erfan, is such a nice gentleman who makes sure his guests have a great meal and leave his restaurant with satisfaction. Highly recommend this place 👌

When you visit an amazing location such as Henley-on-Thames, you'd want to eat amazing fresh quality food to make those memories last longer. Well, this is the place to go to for a meal with family and friends if you ever go to this beautiful town or if you live locally. The food is absolutely delicious and tasty. It is cooked to perfection and the service is great. It is located on the high street with the car park just round the corner. Wheelchair friendly and very clean. We had the Ghorme sabzi Stew and a mix grill. The rice were cooked so perfectly and everything tasted so nice and fresh. The salad, the Naan bread, the Kebabs, the Saffron cocktail 🍸 😋 👌 I can't praise this place highly enough and would recommend it to anyone reading this Review. The management and the staffs are so lovely and genuinely care about your experience in their premises. 1 of teb top 10 restaurants I've been to.

Beautiful food and lovely people ! Every time visiting it’s a pleasure, would 100% recommend to anyone. Thank you !

Very tasty Persian food with lots of sides! The staff are super polite and very attending food prices are reasonable. The restaurant is at the town centre with good walk to the riverside perfect for families..

My husband and I went to explore the place and try the food. We only ordered one meal, because the nature of our food was limited. We were surprised when the owner of the restaurant prepared a large meal for us and increased the amount of food, out of generosity and kindness on his part. Originally, the food was very delicious, which made us eat it all. We thank him for his hospitality and beauty. His manners, I highly recommend him.

Can’t fault Persian food at all. I love the food at Bijans and my little one who is very fussy about food loves pancakes for breakfast at Bijan’s.

The food here is incredible. Everything is cooked to perfection and the flavours are out of this world. would recommend anyone visiting Henley to try it.

Incredibly delicious food, and amazing service and friendly owner! Would happily go back in a heartbeat. Went on my own but didn’t feel lonely :)

This is a lovely place on Henley High Street. The service is great. I will confess the food was not my personal favourite, but it was all very well prepared and the starters were outstanding.

Amazing food and service. We didn't have a booking but were welcomed by a very friendly team. The food was superb - I don't know how they get their chicken so tender! We were gifted some traditional cookies at the end of our meal which was a lovely gesture and very appreciated. Definitely recommended.

Please go here if you are in Henley on Thames! The food is fab, possibly the best Iranian food we have ever had. The service is 11/10. I highly recommend this place!

Travelling around the UK in April and arrive in Henley in the rain once again! But the best thing was our lunch at Bijans. The food is so gorgeous and the staff always welcome and treat us so warmly. We go out of our way to visit Bijans when we visit England.

Really good Persian food .I have been looking for a good place that serves Persian dishes and this informal restaurant is an excellent find . On arrival they welcomed us and explained the different dishes and even suggested some alternatives which was great as not everyone is totally familiar with the different ingredients. For starters we had the freshest and most interesting large plate of special Cheese with lots of fresh herbs and gorgeous walnuts served with radishes and spring onions - -- so good to share and have as a perfect starter. The choice of mains are numerous and come with rice - or the persian flatbreads that are Bijans Naans- sprinkled generously with sesame seeds. All Very good accompaniments to the main meals . The kebabs are some of the best I have eaten anywhere -The chicken was lightly spiced and very succulent --as were the lamb skewers and both meat kebabs were really very tasty and " melt in the mouth " . This was a pleasant suprise to find such a good restaurant with this standard of cuisine outside London and the bigger cities. Prices are very reasonable for what you get and the portion sizes are generous - This is now definitely on my " must go again " list. Thank you for an exceptional meal in the lovely setting of Henley On Thames .

Bijan Kitchen offers a delightful culinary journey through the exquisite flavors of authentic Persian cuisine. Each dish boasts a harmonious blend of high-quality ingredients, meticulously prepared to perfection. The gracious host exemplifies warmth and courtesy, enhancing the dining experience. Amidst a serene ambiance, patrons revel in a relaxed atmosphere, evoking the essence of Persian hospitality. Bijan Kitchen stands as a testament to culinary excellence, earning commendation as a superlative dining establishment.

A lovely lunch here yesterday with a girlfriend. The food is excellent, interesting and freshly prepared, the portions are generous and the waitress was very helpful as this was our first visit. We really enjoyed the meal, and will definitely be back with friends soon.

Had the American breakfast and it couldn’t have been any better the service was amazing as well as the food. Thanks :)

The service is perfect; food quality really tasty and freshly baked; we had two dishes lamb and chicken; both are rich plates, delicious and soft meat. Highly recommended

Really good food, friendly staff, excellent service. The place was busy but we did not have any delayed. Also after the meal we all received a box of local cookies to take home. Great!

We had a very lovely lunch at Bijans. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our food came quickly and was very tasty. We had the Persian Soup, a Toastie & the Dolmeh with some Naan bread to share. The Naan is HUGE and really yummy - would recommend it! Thank you to the staff as well for a lovely gift of some Persian cookies - the children were very excited to have them when we got home!

Excellent delicious food - I've never had anything like it before. The lamb just melted in my mouth. The service was excellent and the person who looked after us was warm and welcoming but not over the top. He got it exactly right. We will definitely be back for more.

My Partner & I have made a change to our common Persian restaurant to try out Bijans Kitchen and we wasn’t disappointed! The Barg was the best I’ve ever had! Not only was it tender & juicy it was also the biggest one I’ve had! The joojeh kebab was also magnificent! Everyone was friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be coming back again! Thank you 🙏🏼

Had a delicious meal with my parents. We've been out and about all week in various luxury restaurants, but this was by far the tastiest meal.

Amazingly special little place, with exceptional traditional homemade Persian food coupled with beautiful friendly service. Will definitely be back

Amazingly special little place, with exceptional traditional homemade Persian food coupled with beautiful friendly service. Will definitely be back

Really delicious authentic food and very friendly staff who even recommended us some dishes to try. Would definitely come back.

Nice, relaxed breakfast of spinach, mushroom & cheese frittata & shoestring fries. Sat in the window watching the world go by. Good coffee and very pleasant server. Just what I was looking for but will be back for some more typical Persian fare! UPDATE: Lovely lunch 9/4/24

Spectacular Persian food and incredible service. Had dinner on a Sunday evening celebrating a family birthday and the service and assistance from the beginning to the end was unbelievable. The hosts are very welcoming and really know how to take care of their customers. Big compliments to the Chef for making some of best Persian dishes that put all the Persian restaurants in London to shame. Great location too, 5 minute walk to the Thames for a good stroll to digest the food. First time dining here but will definitely not be the last. Big thanks to Erfan and the team.

Delicious Persian food and amazing service! Highly recommend.

We had the most delicious food and the greatest service!

We had an exceptional dining experience with delicious cuisine, welcoming staff (Erfan is very friendly), and an inviting ambiance. The food presentation was so impressive that I got lost in the moment and forget to snap a photo.

We took our Iranian son-in-law here for his birthday and the staff took such good care of us. Organising a cake and candles for him without even being asked 🥰. The food and service were great, we had a fantastic evening and the prices are reasonable. Thanks so much guys, see you again soon.

Excellent atmosphere, very kind and friendly members, high quality food and services

Another great night,really enjoyed the food,delicious juicy kebab. well done chef... Will be back soon Thanks for the complimentary cookies My daughters favourite.

Very nice foods ( kobideh, Shishlik and kashk bademjan) ,definitely try the bread. Thanks to Saeed and Ailin.

The quality and quantity of each dish is great. Furthermore, the service is very friendly and nice. We have been there for Persian new year and they've offered free goodies as well. We ordered Kobideh, Persian shish kebab (Shishlik) and lamb shank. Their Shish kebab is one of the best Persian shish kebab in the UK (Shishlik is not an easy dish and making it perfect would be a complicated task). In terms of service, I must mention Saeed and Alyien, they've been fantastic to provide the best service for us and my niece (a little cutie that usually does but eat restaurant food)! I highly recommend this restaurant and will visit them more.

I love this authentic restaurant because the food is delicious, the staff are friendly and the overall experience is fantastic!

One of the best restaurants around,excellent food and very friendly staff.highly recommended.

Superb evening yesterday. Great food, brilliantly offered, and wonderfully presented. Incredible service and attention to detail. Really enjoyed our evening. Will certainly visit again. Loved it!!

Absolutely amazing Persian food experience! The waiter was informative about the dishes and was attentive, but not too much! Perfect!

Magnificent food, super friendly atmosphere! 👌

What a fantastic place! And amazing food!! Totally recommended

Lovely brunch! Would highly recommend 😊