
Berenjak Borough
Borough Market, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Berenjak Borough for a lively Persian sharing meal in Borough Market, especially as a pair or small group. The strongest order is built around mazze, taftoon bread, masto musir, charcoal kebabs; solo diners can make it work, but the format rewards a table that wants to share.
About Berenjak Borough
Berenjak Borough in London is a casual restaurant for Persian kebabs and sharing plates in Borough Market. It is best understood as a relaxed meal built around dishes for the table: breads from the tanoor, dips, mazze, kebabs.
Go for the shared Persian spread, not a quiet tasting-menu mindset
The restaurant is centered on Persian kebabs and sharing plates, so a first visit can lean into mazze, taftoon bread, yogurt dip, the grill rather than trying to create a formal course-by-course meal. The named signatures give a clear path: joojeh kebab, koobideh kebab, mazze sharing plates, taftoon bread from the tanoor, masto musir yogurt dip.
The listed spend is $45 per person. The founder and culinary lead is Kian Samyani, the restaurant’s point of view is clear: Persian kebabs and sharing plates in a casual London setting. Casual dress is the stated dress code.
The room is part of the decision
Berenjak Borough suits diners who want a casual Persian meal with dishes passed around the table. The signatures point toward bread, dips, mazze, kebabs rather than a more formal tasting-menu approach.
For solo dining, the case depends on how much of the spread one person wants to cover. The food is described around sharing plates, so the broadest experience comes from ordering across several dishes.
How to place it in a London food day
Use it as the anchor for a London meal, especially if the plan is to sit down for Persian kebabs and sharing plates. Hours are Monday 5:30 PM–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday 12:00 PM–3:00 PM and 5:30 PM–10:30 PM; Saturday 12:00 PM–10:30 PM; and Sunday closed.
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Planning details
- Location
- 1 Bedale St, London SE1 9AL, United Kingdom
- Website
- berenjak.com/locations/borough
- Phone
- +442037807314
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling, intimate Persian townhouse-inspired space evoking Tehran’s kabab houses, with warm lighting, tightly packed tables and a lively, energetic atmosphere suited to sharing plates and groups.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- joojeh kebab
- koobideh kebab
- mazze sharing plates
- taftoon bread from the tanoor
- masto musir yogurt dip
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Berenjak Borough?
Start with the sharing-plates format and plan for a meal that works across the table. At $45 per person, Berenjak Borough in London is a casual pick for diners who want Persian kebabs and sharing plates. Hours are Monday 5:30 PM–10:30 PM; Tuesday to Friday 12:00 PM–3:00 PM and 5:30 PM–10:30 PM; Saturday 12:00 PM–10:30 PM; and Sunday closed.
Is Berenjak Borough good for solo dining?
It can be, if you are happy to order from a spread of kebabs, bread, dips, sharing plates. The broadest experience comes from ordering across several of the signatures.
What should I order at Berenjak Borough?
Go for the Persian kebabs and sharing plates. Signature dishes include joojeh kebab, koobideh kebab, mazze sharing plates, taftoon bread from the tanoor, masto musir yogurt dip.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Berenjak Borough?
A tasting menu is not part of the information for Berenjak Borough. The clearest way to understand the restaurant is through its Persian kebabs, sharing plates, taftoon bread, dips.
Is Berenjak Borough worth the price?
Yes, if you want a casual London meal centered on Persian kebabs and sharing plates. The listed price is $45 per person.


















