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ZOOD, the premier Restaurant destination in Newport Beach, CA, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Located in the heart of Atrium Court, our restaurant is easily accessible at 401 Newport Center Dr Suite A107, Newport Beach, CA 92660. At ZOOD, we take pride in serving a diverse range of delectable cuisines that cater to every palate. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both flavorful and visually stunning. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or a family gathering, our Restaurant provides the perfect ambiance to make your occasion truly special. With a focus on exceptional service, quality, and consistency, we strive to create memorable experiences for our patrons. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that every guest feels welcome and valued. Come, indulge in a culinary journey with us, and discover why ZOOD is the go-to Restaurant in Newport Beach.

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Ma-Mood Sultan
Ma-Mood Sultan -Google user
4 months ago
Food Courts restaurants are NOT my favorite places to order food. I just didn’t know ad I was visiting the area where I found ZOOD online search. At any rate, my order was Falafel Rice Plate $15.00 Hummus $0.00 All Salad/No Rice $0.00 Cucumber Yoghurt $0.00 Tahini $0.00 Subtotal $15.00 Sales tax 7.75% $1.16 Total $...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Llewellyn R
Llewellyn R -Google user
2 years ago
My Favorite place to eat in this Food Court area. Falafel, humus, eggplant salad great taste. Absolutely recommend to anyone with an appetite. Portion was more then enough for me 6'4 350lbs. I had a beef rice plate stuffed.... Customer service was great Thank you...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Variety of great salads.
Saam Alikhani
Saam Alikhani -Google user
a year ago
Great fast casual Persian food. One could describe this as “the gateway drug” to traditional Persian cuisine. The quality was tremendous, as was the service. Family run by a young couple. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Leyla Botts
Leyla Botts -Google user
4 months ago
Sometime attitude is everything! What a great experience coming from Texas to just walk into ZOOD coincidentally. Food was great specially for a fast Food place. It’s the in and out of Persian food ONLY BETTER
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Chicken Plate2 peopleIndoor dining area
Eater Eater
Eater Eater -Google user
a year ago
Wow- I’m in the middle of eating a Blam zood salad and had to stop to review this before I forgot. The food is very large portion (think 2 salads at R&D and extremely tasty, balancing savory/sweet, sour/spicy in every bite. The rice platter is...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Anna Shakirova
Anna Shakirova -Google user
2 years ago
Zood employees were friendly: after learning that it was my first order, they walked me through building my bowl and salad, recommending sides and dressings. The food was good, but their hummus and falafel were exceptional. The wait time wasn’t that long, I would say under 4...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Pistachio Vinaigrette
M Solo
M Solo -Google user
a year ago
Why is the falafel so goood????? Falafel isn't even Persian but they make it so well! It's crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of crunch and juicy on the inside. We had the falafel sandwich and they serve it on barbari bread. I had the...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Chicken Plate
Sara Neilson
Sara Neilson -Google user
2 years ago
What a great find! Really friendly staff that care about what they serve customers. Gave detailed information on foods when I had a question. Also gave great recommendations. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! The portions are awesome. You don’t leave hungry for sure....Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendVegetarian menu or section
Maria Anderson
Maria Anderson -Google user
2 years ago
Hands down this is one of the best falafels I’ve eaten in my life. Crispy, soft, and freshly made. This is one of the best places around for Persian-inspired American food with a modern twist. This is commonly my go-to when visiting the food court. I always...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Most dishes have three variations of the same dish: beef, chicken and falafel! Thus, you can order all the different types of dishes with falafel.Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free parking garage
LP Nest
LP Nest -Google user
4 months ago
We accidentally and fortuitously stumbled upon Zood one happy day! I made a bee line for it as soon as I saw it. When I say it is the best food I have ever tasted - it reminds me of right back home in Iran,...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Billy Tu
Billy Tu -Google user
4 months ago
Very kind and lovely owner! I'd seen the good reviews for this spot and was looking at the menu from a distance, and she offered me some falafel and walked me through the process of how she made it. The food was really good too!...Read More
Dine inLunchService: 5Moderate noiseNo waitHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionFalafel!
Elizabeth Nguyen
Elizabeth Nguyen -Google user
a year ago
We got to sample the falafel but I got the 1/2 chicken and Blam plate and it’s enough for two meals. I love the sides and dressings!! I got the Shirazi salad (sooo good) and the kale borani. The roast pepper and feta and the...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Chicken Plate, Sauce
lmwold
lmwold -Google user
a year ago
I’m no expert in Persian food, but like to try new things. The owner was at the counter and offered me excellent suggestions. I got the chicken rice plate, chopped salad and hummus. I’m no expert on hummus, but theirs’ BLOWS AWAY...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Sujay Hegde
Sujay Hegde -Google user
a year ago
Tried their Falafel Rice Bowl w/ eggplant dip, hummus, roasted garlic and feta sauce. Probably the best middle eastern food I've had in the US - each item on the bowl was such a burst of flavour! Everything tastes super fresh and authentic! Will return as this...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes
Denis Ahmed Kojok
Denis Ahmed Kojok -Google user
9 months ago
This was so good that I didn't even have time taking any picture! I only have a half eaten falafel sandwich! The owner was such a nice person, very friendly, and welcoming. I originally was going to order for the kids and get myself something else...Read More
Atmosphere: 5Not sureSuitable for all group sizesNo waitHighly recommendSince it is a Persian option, they have some vegetarian option, but the star is the falafel
M K
M K -Google user
5 months ago
We got falafel and lamb and beef mix sandwiches and we like it. Different and delicious. You will be surprised
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Muthukumar G
Muthukumar G -Google user
a year ago
The best Falafel in the country … so yummy and fresh !! We are Vegetarians and we found this place is perfect for us. The quality, quantity all exceeded expectations. We would recommend this to anyone looking for good food in LA. Thank you Zood
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5VinaigretteHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionExcellent FalafelNo onion no garlic
Ryan Lotfey
Ryan Lotfey -Google user
2 years ago
I recently had the pleasure of visiting this Persian Californian restaurant, and even though I didn't have the chance to dine there today, I was warmly greeted by Mandana, the owner. She was incredibly kind and friendly, making me feel welcome from the moment I...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Rachelle Favis
Rachelle Favis -Google user
a year ago
Ordered the rice plate with beef, shirazi salad and borani. Delicious food! Customer service was excellent too. Definitely Did not expect to have such good food at a mall food court but this exceeded my expectations.
Dine inService: 5
Winona Nash
Winona Nash -Google user
a month ago
Food court but tastes like a sit down place. Smooth garlicy delicious hummus. Flavorful all around. Was a little slow but I could see they are running a lean operation back there. No skimping on the food tho! Yum
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3Chicken PlateHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes

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