Hatam Restaurant

Reviews

• SL

  Simple Life

  Apr 4, 2026
  1.0
  I ordered the hatam special #2 while eating i had a cockroach enjoying the meal with me. When i pointed it out to the waiter they immediately sent the table cleaner without saying anything he grabbed my plate and threw it in the waste and did not acknowledge the situation. I am going to call the health department and let them know. Beware of this place.
• NO

  NobleOak Oak

  Mar 22, 2026
  1.0
  The prices on the menu don’t match what you’re actually charged it ended up being almost double. They also don’t clearly tell you the real total price upfront, which feels misleading. On top of that, there’s an automatic 18% tip, which wasn’t deserved given the experience. The meat was undercooked, the rice was plain, hard, and completely unseasoned, and the food overall was disappointing. The service was just as bad, staff barely checked on us, didn’t seem attentive, and weren’t welcoming. Definitely won’t be coming back
• KT

  Kamyar Tavakolian

  Mar 16, 2026
  5.0
  The food was exceptional. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care and attention to detail. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. It wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience that brought back memories and emotions I hadn’t felt in a long time. Highly recommended. I will definitely be coming back.
• AB

  Arya B

  Mar 15, 2026
  5.0
  The restaurant was very clean and the food was excellent. The shish kebab was especially delicious. Personally, I felt that some of the dishes were a little oily, but overall it was a great experience.
• CT

  Cyrus Tabrizi

  Mar 7, 2026
  1.0
  I have never written a bad review in my entire life. This happened about 2–3 months ago, but it still bothers me to this day, so I finally decided to share my experience. After 14 years of living in the middle of America and dealing with racism and uncomfortable treatment on a regular basis, I took a vacation to Anaheim. I was excited to finally try Persian food again after 14 years and to be around my own community for a change instead of constantly feeling like an outsider. For context, I have long dark hair and a long dark beard, so I tend to stand out in a crowd. I ended up going to this restaurant three times during my stay. because it was the only Persian restaurant within walking distance. First visit: It wasn’t terrible, but it was definitely uncomfortable. When I went to pick up my order, the woman at the counter stared at me for a very long time before saying anything. Then she joked that I reminded her of a prophet. I laughed it off even though it felt like one of those backhanded comments you’re not quite sure how to respond to. Second visit: I brought a friend and we sat down to eat. Every time the server interacted with me, she would stare at me for a long, uncomfortable moment before responding. It wasn’t normal eye contact — it felt like she was trying to figure out how she wanted to respond or if she even wanted to respond at all. I was polite the entire time and said thank you each time she brought something, but she never acknowledged it. Meanwhile I watched her interact with other customers in a completely different, much more normal and friendly way. Persians are known for hospitality and warmth, so when it’s missing, it’s very noticeable. Third visit: Even though I originally wanted to sit down again, I decided to just do takeout because I didn’t feel comfortable sitting there and being stared at the whole time. The same employee who had served me previously was now working the front counter. When I asked for my order she again stood there staring silently at me for a long time before going to get it. Instead of bringing the food back to the counter, she walked off in another direction and seemed to be looking for a coworker while holding my order. The whole thing took so long that I eventually walked over, took the food from her, and brought it to the register so I could pay and leave. Even while I was trying to pay, there were long pauses where she held my card and looked around instead of completing the transaction. When another employee came out from the kitchen, she gestured in my direction while still holding my card. At that moment I accidentally made eye contact with the coworker, which made the situation even more awkward. When I asked what was going on, she suddenly said something along the lines of “oh, you have nice hair,” in a tone that didn’t really match the situation. At that point I just smiled, said thank you, paid, and left because I didn’t want to escalate anything or create a scene. What bothered me the most about this experience wasn’t just the service or even the food being dry and stale after waiting 14 years to try Persian food again. It was the feeling of being treated like I didn’t belong — especially in a place where I expected to feel some sense of familiarity and community. After spending so many years dealing with uncomfortable treatment from strangers, this experience stuck with me more than most because it came from my own community — the very place I hoped to feel welcome. Persian culture has always been known for hospitality and warmth. That’s something I’ve always been proud of. Unfortunately, that’s not what I experienced here.

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