Bandar Restaurant in San Diego, California, United States | Restaurant

The former careers of Restaurant owners are often interesting, and that of Behrooz Farahani, the owner of Bandar, is no exception.
Graduating from the University of Tehran as a certified architect, he soon owned his own architectural firm, was married, and had twin daughters. On a visit to San Diego over nine years ago, he decided he could provide his family with a better life here. His parents, especially his mother, in Arak, Iran, wept over the move. But that didn't prevent the young Farahani family from emigrating.
In San Diego, Farahani used his architectural skills to remodel Historic Building #16 in the downtown Gaslamp District to create a Restaurant with a cool, contemporary look. Because the site was historical, many restrictions were imposed. For example, he could not tear down an original brick wall. Instead, he and his wife, Shokooh, washed every brick by hand. They plastered the other walls, painted them white, and added flattering indirect lighting from olumnar lamps.
But ambiance alone does not make diners return. Bandar prepares the finest Persian food in the city (36 dishes). Bold flavors such as garlic, onion, dill, and mint predominate, adding up to impressions of complexity and intrique rather than spicy heat. Service is fast and attentive and prices are reasonable.
Bandar is now recognized as one of the best Restaurants in San Diego, winning consistent praise from customers, reviewers, and the local community.