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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.

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.

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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).

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
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Shubhadeep RoyMay 8, 2026 · via Google

We went there for an office lunch based on a recommendation from a colleague and we loved it. The place is quite big with seating upstairs as well as outdoors (covered). We were lucky to get a table even without a reservation and would recommend getting one before making it there. The food was delicious and very flavorful. I tried the Adas Polo rice for an add-on price instead of the included Saffron Rice (again on recommendation) and was not disappointed at all. I’ve been to so many Persian restaurants but this rice option is not available everywhere. I tried the Koobideh Kabob today and it was pretty filling and couldn’t finish it. Definitely a must visit for Mediterranean/Persian food lovers.

Vidal SanabriaJun 6, 2026 · via Google

You can never go wrong with a birthday dinner spent at @yalda.atl !! Always bring the 5⭐️ and 10/10 vibes.We had an amazing mealHummus with added braised lambLamb shanksChilean sea bassLamb neckPistachio tiramisuBaklava w rose water ice cream10/10 all the time every time!! And the patio was so dang gorgeous for comfortable outdoor eating.#atlantablogger #persian #T_vfooduniverse #foodievibes #atlantarestaurants

Sabina KhanJul 2, 2026 · via Google

I had the best experience celebrating a birthday at Yalda. The food and ambience was amazing. We ordered braised beef hummus, kebabs, Tahdig and beef skewer. Everything tasted absolutely delicious and fresh. The drinks were also quite refreshing. We had an amazing experience. Can’t wait ti come bavk and try more items on the menu. Reservation is a MUST!

Sarah HaidariSep 7, 2026 · via Google

We came here for a date night and our server Jacob was wonderful! He explained everything nicely and was very quick to refill our waters and answer any questions. The food was amazing! We have been looking for a new halal date restaurant and we definitely found it! The beef koobideh kabab was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. The Mirza ghassemi was also delicious . Highly recommend the pomegranate falooda for dessert! The cost is appropriate for the quality and experience you receive

Taylor ParkerJul 24, 2026 · via Google

The atmosphere is immaculate at Yalda. We went to celebrate my birthday and we accidentally showed up at this location instead of a different one. At first I was kind of bummed that we had to sit at the bar, but we honestly received amazing service at the bar as well. The bartender was able to recommend some great dishes and she kept our area clean and the flow of dinner was still very nice. The drinks were also incredible. Tbh we tried so much food and everything we had stood out. The mezzo spreads are so good and I wouldn’t skimp on those. The shrimp dishes are incredible as well. This spot is perfect for a date night or girls night out honestly. I would definitely go back!

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