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Yalda in Sandy Springs, GA

Yalda

Sandy Springs, GA

4.9 · 4,585 reviewsExcellent
Persian Restaurant

Upscale Persian restaurant at Aria Blvd serving kabobs, spreads and seafood.

About Yalda

Yalda is a Persian restaurant on Aria Blvd in Sandy Springs, set in a striking dining room with a long bar and lush greenery. The menu opens with Persian spreads served with warm bread, such as kashk bademjoon (fried eggplant with whey, mint and crispy onion), smoky mirza ghasemi, mast-o-khiar and za'atar labneh, alongside mezze like lamb loghmeh, shrimp saganaki and falafel.

Kabobs and specialty entrees form the core of the meal, including salmon kabob, Chilean sea bass and branzino, with saffron rice, adas polo and baghali polo on the side. There are also wraps such as lamb shawarma and koobideh, fresh salads like shirazi and tabbouli, house pickles, and desserts including baklava and Persian ice cream.

Favorites include the salmon and lamb kabobs and the labneh, and there is a patio and live music on some nights. It serves lunch and dinner every day, with lunch until 2:45 PM and dinner from 4 PM.

Hours

  • Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Monday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:15 PM

Times shown in the business’s local time (Eastern Time).

Menu

Spreads9 items
  • Bread$3.00
  • Sabzi$3.00
  • Kashk Bademjoon$14.00

    fried eggplant, cream of whey, mint, crispy onion and garlic

  • Mast kheyar$11.00

    yogurt, persian cucumber, mint, raisin

  • Mirza Ghasemi$14.00

    smoked eggplant, tomato, garlic

  • Mast Mousir$10.00

    yogurt, dried shallots

  • Hummus$11.00

    ground chickpea, garlic, tahini, evoo

  • Za'atar Labneh$12.00

    strained yogurt, za'atar, olive oil

  • Raw Veggies$6.00
Mazze (H)7 items
  • Lamb Loghmeh$14.00

    lamb koobideh, pickled red onion, pickles, tomato, harissa aioli, zhog, naan

  • Chicken Bites$14.00

    chicken koobideh, pickled red onion, pickles, tomato, harissa aioli, zhoug, naan

  • Shrimp Saganaki$16.00

    roasted red pepper stew, cherry tomato, feta

  • Falafel$13.00

    chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, cumin, mint, tahini, naan

  • Chicken Wings$15.00

    grilled chicken wings, harissa aioli

  • Zeytoun Parvardeh$7.00

    marinated castelvetrano olives, pomegranate, walnut, garlic

  • Roasted Halloumi Cheese$15.00
Specialty Entrees29 items
  • Snapper Special$35.00
  • Salmon Kabob$36.00

    saffron marinated skin on filet, fava bean & dill rice

  • Chilean Seabass$50.00

    saffron marinated, fava bean & dill rice

  • Branzino$40.00
  • Trout$28.00

    pan-roasted wild trout, fava bean & dill rice, roasted red pepper stew

  • Khoresht Bademjoon$18.00
  • Veggie Stew$19.00

    tomato broth, chickpea, potato, cauliflower, carrot, zucchini, squash

  • Veggie Kabob$20.00

    onion, zucchini, squash, mushroom and bell pepper on open flame, saffron basmati rice

  • Falafel Plate$20.00

    hummus, tabbouli salad, pickled beets, tahini, saffron basmati rice

  • Koobideh Kabob$23.00

    ground chuck, hanger, brisket & ground beef, saffron basmati rice

  • Beef Shish Kabob$38.00

    tenderloin, seasonal vegetables, saffron basmati rice

  • Soltani Kabob$38.00

    beef koobideh kabob, beef barg kabob, saffron basmati rice

  • Chenjeh$31.00

    marinated beef sirloin, saffron basmati rice

  • Barg Kabob$34.00

    gently pounded beef tenderloin, saffron basmati rice

  • Akbar Joojeh$32.00
  • Chicken Koobideh$20.00

    ground chicken in a citrus marinade, harissa, saffron basmati rice

  • Chicken Barg$28.00

    marinated pounded chicken breast, saffron basmati rice

  • Chicken Shish Kabob$30.00
  • Chicken Kabob$26.00
  • Tandoori Cornish-Hen$27.00

    tandoori marinated, saffron basmati rice

  • Chicken Soltani$32.00
  • Lamb Shank$32.00

    braised for 8 hours, chickpea, potato, saffron tomato broth, fava bean & dill rice

  • Lamb Kabob$36.00

    lamb sirloin, mint, yogurt marinade, lentil & raisin rice

  • Lamb Neck$36.00

    spiced and braised lamb, cauliflower puree, toasted za'atar naan, lamb jus

  • Lamb Koobideh$22.00
  • Lamb Chops$50.00
  • Koobideh Combo$23.00
  • Soltani Combo$38.00
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Wraps5 items
  • Lamb Shawarma$18.00
  • Chicken Koobideh Wrap$16.00
  • Falafel Wrap$14.00
  • Beef Koobideh Wrap$16.00
  • Veggie Shawarma$15.00
From the Garden6 items
  • Shirazi Salad$10.00
  • Tabbouli Salad$11.00
  • Mediterranean Salad$14.00
  • Beet Salad$15.00
  • Fattoush Salad$13.00
  • Sauteed Veggie$9.00
Rice & Potato13 items
  • Za'atar Fries$7.00
  • Saffron Rice$6.00
  • Adas Polo$7.00
  • Baghali Polo$7.00
  • Lubia Polo$7.00
  • Albaloo Polo$8.00
  • Zereshk Polo$7.00
  • Shirin Polo$9.00
  • TAHDIG Saffron$9.00
  • TAHDIG Adas$12.00
  • TAHDIG Baghali$12.00
  • TAHDIG Lubia$11.00
  • TAHDIG Albaloo$13.00
Pickles2 items
  • Torshi$6.00
  • Seer Torshi$5.00
Sauces6 items
  • Harissa$4.00
  • Harissa Aioli$3.00
  • Tzatziki$4.00
  • Garlic Toum$4.00
  • Zhoug$5.00
  • Tahini$4.00
Dessert12 items
  • Baklava$9.00
  • Chocolate Lava Cake$11.00
  • Pomegranate Cheesecake$12.00
  • Persian Ice Cream Sandwich$11.00
  • Faloodeh$9.00
  • Tiramisu$14.00
  • Persian Ice Cream$9.00
  • Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop$3.00
  • Persian Ice Cream Scoop$3.00
  • Affogato$14.00
  • Cake Fee$20.00
  • Naabat$2.00
A La Carte18 items
  • SD Salmon$36.00
  • SD Veggie$18.00
  • SD Koobideh$10.00
  • SD Shish$38.00
  • SD Soltani$38.00
  • SD Soltani Combo$38.00
  • SD Chenjeh$30.00
  • SD Barg$33.00
  • SD Chicken Koobideh$9.00
  • SD Chicken Shish$28.00
  • SD Chicken Kabob$24.00
  • SD Chicken Barg$26.00
  • SD Chicken Soltani$29.00
  • SD Lamb Kabob$36.00
  • SD Lamb Koobideh$11.00
  • SD Chops$48.00
  • SD Tandoori$26.00
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Menu from yaldaatl.com. Items and prices can change, so check with Yalda before you go.

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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ECApr 2, 2026 · via Google

Super super tasty. Food was awesome, service was fast and thorough. Wish we had been seated somewhere a little less loud, we were on the patio, but the high quality food and service more than made up for that.

Irfan AliApr 17, 2026 · via Google

Yalda is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in you can tell a lot of thought went into every detail, from the ambiance and seating to the overall feel of the space. It is beautifully designed and creates a really elevated dining experience.The food was excellent, full of flavor, well presented, and clearly made with care. I had the chicken wings and they were easily my favorite. Perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and something I would come back for every time.What really stands out is how everything comes together. The food, the vibe, and the attention to detail all work perfectly. It is the kind of place you enjoy being in, not just eating at.Highly recommend if you are in the area. Definitely a spot I will be coming back to.

Chloe Sisson HordApr 25, 2026 · via Google

We love Yalda! Very similar to Delbar. I feel it’s fairly priced for what you get. Everything is super flavorful and you get decent portions. We love the labneh, lamb, chicken, beef, and cherry rice. Their gin cocktail, the Mitra’s Habibi, is delicious and so unique. The staff are all friendly and the inside is beautiful. Their naan is better than Delbar in my opinion. It’s fluffier and more substantial. Definitely a great place for date night or celebration!

Tori SprankelJul 23, 2026 · via Google

Wow. I barely have words for this review after our delicious anniversary dinner here. We had the Zatar lebnah, lamb neck and beef kebab + baklava and espresso martinis. We have not been this speechless from a meal in a long time, and absolutely can’t wait to go back and try more.

Jessica MooreMar 20, 2026 · via Google

Yalda is absolutely exceptional in every way shape and form! The staff is extremely friendly. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful. The food was out out of this world and the service was impeccable. 10/10 will definitely return when we are in the area.

Dhara PrajapatiFeb 15, 2026 · via Google

My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in all of Atlanta!!! I came here for my birthday and came back again for my boyfriend‘s birthday because it was just that good! We got the Hummus and labenh For appetizers and ordered the falafel plate and chicken barg and zatar fries. The baklava is amazing and tastes so rich. All the food taste authentic, and the saffron on the rice really elevates it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a new date night spot. Our server was also amazing. We had her both timed and she’s always so kind and attentive.

Anytwonette JordanMar 8, 2026 · via Google

10/10 experience! I cannot say this enough. One of my girlfriends said I would love this place for our GNO and she did not disappoint. I quite literally cannot wait to return here. This is officially on my list of top 5 dinner places in Atlanta. We had the hummus, wings, chicken shish kabobs with rice with lentils and raisins. Just about all the cocktails and tiramisu to top it off.

SmaryMar 19, 2026 · via Google

I’m honestly confused about how this restaurant has such high reviews. As someone who is Iranian/Persian, I found the food extremely disappointing.1. The “tahdig” on the menu is not real tahdig. It’s a polo ghalebi not Tahding!!!!2. The chicken kabab and chicken barg kabab were completely flavorless—no proper marinade, no real saffron, and no depth of taste.3. The soltani was served with overcooked barg (despite requesting medium) and raw koobideh. The koobideh was literally undercooked inside and had to be sent back.For a Persian restaurant, this is a major failure and honestly embarrassing. Koobideh is one of our most iconic dishes—if a place with a menu full of kababs can’t even prepare it correctly, that’s a serious problem.

Tayler WiseJun 30, 2026 · via Google

We had a wonderful date night! Everything was perfect! From food and ambiance, to service and detail. My salmon kabobs were perfectly cooked and flavorful! Our server, Tucker, was so knowledgeable about the food and his energy really contributed towards the great experience! He knew exactly the right pace of when to approach the table and how to pace the courses. Definitely a great spot and I look forward to coming again!

Kelly Dos SantosJun 21, 2026 · via Google

Despite it being a bit warmer than I like (in the outdoor area closed section), the food and service more than made up for it. The best koobideh I’ve found, so much flavor. Spreads, kabobs, lentil/raisin rice, and baklava with ice cream…. All very good. Server was very attentive and delightful. Kept us informed that the kitchen was backed up, so it was all good. Very happy with this dining experience, we will be back for sure.

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