Lala Rokh
(617) 720-5511
97 Mount Vernon St
Boston,
MA
02108
42.358
-71.0695
Neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Back Bay
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The Scene
Softly-lit rooms have you relaxed, but anticipating the meal. The decor includes Persian artifacts, calligraphy prints and detailed 16th- to 19th-century European maps and depictions of the region. With such a backdrop, dinner at Lala Rokh quickly becomes a culinary and cultural adventure. A handsome bar area is ideal for those waiting for guests or looking to enjoy a well-made mixed drink.
The Food
Don't be intimidated by the daunting menu; the staff is ready to help. Main dishes are mixed and matched with piquant sides and relishes, creating marvelous and interesting combinations. The food is inventive, as shown by the anbeh, a mango-tamarind chutney that makes a fascinating tart-as-cranberries foil for the joojeh ba ustukhan, which for laymen is a kebab of Cornish game hen in onion-lemon marinade. Finish with the achingly sweet baklava, bite-sized baklavettes or the stuffed dates in walnut paste.
User Reviews
josef617
March 22, 2009
The food was good, but the overall experience was lacking - particularly given the cost. It took more than 20 mins to leave my car with the valet (a requirement on Beacon Hill) - at one point, cars were stacked 4 deep on Charles St. The management didn't seem to care. At one point, the owner actually yelled at some of us in our party (5 couples - check over $800) when we questioned the bill. Good to see they don't care about repeat business in this economy. We won't be going back to Lala Rokh.
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Anonymous
September 29, 2008
Dining at Lala Rokh is out of the ordinary. It's a warm experience with a nice greeting and service, and the food is different enough to hold your attention. Not cheap, but you'll have a nice time.
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scottieb3
September 10, 2008
I liked Lala Rokh, but didn't find it out of this world as some other reviewers claim. First off, the food was decent but not sensational. I had game hen, and it was cooked well but a tad dry. The grilled vegetables stole the show actually, I normally avoid most vegetables, but here I cleaned them off my plate and the plates of some of my dining companions. The service was decent, we seemed to have every waiter at some point during our meal. This sounds nice (who hasn't sat in a restaurant wondering if they'll ever get to place an order?) but it become a tad obnoxious when we had to turn down dessert three times and wait for the RIGHT waiter to place an order. As for atmosphere, the restaurant was cozy and comforting, despite it's location it was more trendy than quaint. As tourist, it took some helpful directions from a random Bostonian to find the place. I'd go back, but not before trying a number of other Boston suggestions first. And definitely order something different.
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Parking:
Those not lucky enough to find a space along busy Charles Street should head to the Boston Common Garage, which is the cheapest place to park in the area.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot
Cuisine:
Greek, Eclectic & International, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Smoking Permitted:
No
