Mohsen is a family restaurant at 152 Warwick Road in Kensington, where it has served authentic Persian food since 1996. The warm dining room is filled with the aroma of bread baked in the restaurant oven, setting the scene for a meal rooted in Iranian recipes and generous hospitality. Its long history and broad menu make it suitable for anything from a casual lunch to a full evening feast.
A meal can begin with naan sprinkled with sesame seeds, fresh herbs with feta and walnuts, or cooling yoghurt mixed with cucumber and dried mint. Salad Shirazi brings together finely chopped cucumber, tomato and onion with lemon, while mirza ghasemi and kashk o bademjan explore the smoky, rich character of aubergine. These dishes work particularly well when shared across the table.
The grill is central to the menu, with minced lamb koobideh, lamb fillet, lamb chops and saffron marinated chicken served with grilled tomato and a choice of rice, bread or salad. Combination plates allow diners to compare several cuts and marinades, while a mixed grill for two turns the selection into a communal main course. Seasonal grilled vegetables provide a simpler meat free option.
House specials reveal another side of Persian cooking through slow cooked stews and aromatic rice. Ghormeh sabzi combines herbs, lamb, kidney beans and dried lime, while fesenjan uses walnuts and pomegranate molasses to create a sweet and sour sauce for chicken. Saffron rice, barberries, dill, broad beans and fruit appear across other dishes, followed by Persian ice cream, faloodeh or rose and cardamom scented pastries.
Address: 152 Warwick Road, Kensington, London W14 8PS, United Kingdom