Darya Restaurant Orange — Restaurant in Orange

If I could give this place a zero star I would. I visited this place not so long ago for the first time and the food was great and the server she was amazing. However I went there again today after almost a year craving Persian Food I drove almost 40 minutes from where I live to this place. Firstly we didn’t like the server’s vibe. He was so unpleasant and unwelcoming. The guy looked like he was on something because the way he was acting was very unprofessional and odd. We ordered our food. Also the bread that they make themselves, the baker he came to us with 3,4 bread pieces that WERE NOT FRESH, which in this place they give you complementary fresh bread since they make them and he came and said eat this for now and I’ll be making fresh ones which he never came back with fresh bread and i think we ate some leftovers from another guest. Anyways the food came. Both chicken kabobs were super unfresh they looked like they were reheated and the rice had a strange smell to it and was also cold. The chickens had very disgusting smell to them. So we asked the server to remake one because it was obvious that it was reheated and not freshly made. He didn’t apologize not once and he had this bad vibe and attitude to him so full of pride and acted like he owns the place. I dont know his name but on my receipt showed Nouri N. He didn’t even introduce himself to us like a professional server would do. So since his vibe was getting to me i just told them i dont want them to remake it. He still didn’t even bother to care or give any emotion. Very rude and unpleasant to deal with. At the end they didn’t even not charge us for the other smelly chicken and cold rice and we paid almost $55 for trashy food. Never going back there again. Also shame on you Nouri N. I hope...

Ive been going here for years Im not the biggest spender becaue I got only with my mom or one or twice a month at my lunch break order to go salad woth chicken, but today I odered Gheymeh I told the Lady thats been doing this many years "I want lunch gheymeh with half salad and a coke" so I got thw food realised it was chicken ut not much chicken was in it but everytning else was big Im lile dang goof portion for lunch, they forgot my salad they brought it after , I asled for a refil thw refil of my drink was flat and pver sugery they did the same thing last time I came I akedd for another one it may have been diet? By the time Im going to pay she asls "how was your dinner ?" Im thinking thats strange Its 12 o clock then I find out she game me a dinner portion with lunch portion chicken and they still want 18% and up TIP, I think she did the same thing with the customer sistting next to me with screwing up his Lamb plate he was visibly upset.

I know she upsold me in a undrehanded way Its happened to me before herw but this time I made sure to say lunch.

Service has gone way down here I cant even get a refil they just look at you and dont do anything when you are almost done they wanna take everything away.

This has gone drom #1 for me to #3

#1 for me now is Irvine grill , friendly staff, Their Lamb Chop Kabab is huge. They have 2 diffrent salad dressings just ask.

#2 Babar south county but worth it has a nice veiw of a golf course and creek, the Barg is always delicious and juicy.

I wont be going back to Darya for the rest of the year because of the...

We, the members of the Urdu Writers Society of North America, recently hosted a special dinner in honor of the Ambassador of Pakistan at Darya Restaurant in the City of Orange—and what a delightful experience it was!

From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the elegant ambiance of the restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfectly suited for a prestigious gathering. The management was incredibly accommodating and cooperative, ensuring that every detail of our evening went smoothly.

The food was exceptional—delicious, flavorful, and generously served, more than enough to satisfy all our guests. Each dish reflected the care and quality that Darya is known for.

What truly elevated the evening was the outstanding service. A special note of appreciation goes to Manager Panta and especially waitress Leila, whose constant smiles and helpful attitude made everyone feel truly cared for. Their professionalism and warmth did not go unnoticed and were deeply appreciated by all attendees.

We highly recommend Darya Restaurant to anyone looking for a venue with top-notch service, great food, and an unforgettable ambiance. It was a perfect choice for our...