Komaaj Mazze
Day 2: 5-Course Revisiting Iranian Roots Tasting Series
Opened this past February, this Mission District eatery celebrating Iranian cuisine has appeared on Eater’s List of “Hottest in SF” and Infatuation’s “Hit List”, although we'd expect nothing less given previous incarnation Komaaj was one of our top-rated hosts. Chef/Owner Hanif Sadr grew up in Tehran and spent summers on his grandparents’ farm in northern Iran. After earning a college degree in materials science, he went to work in his country’s large oil and gas fields. He then came to the United States in 2012 for a graduate program on renewable energy at San Jose State University and was asked to become a cook despite having no previous knowledge. His family’s longtime cook in Iran became his tutor. Since then, he has become a fixture of the Bay Area food scene, with his wildly popular pop-ups and his farmers’ market appearances. At Komaaj Mazze, he is introducing diners to such fare as naz khatoun (eggplant and walnut dip with pomegranate), anaar polo (turmeric rice with chicken thighs and pomegranate seeds), and smoked fish dishes. The desserts are fabulous too. “A dinner destination,” says Infatuation, so we are excited to visit here and to learn from Chef Sader more about one of the world’s great but often overlooked cuisines.
About the Host:
Hanif Sadr
Executive Chef/Owner
Chef Hanif Sadr grew up in Tehran, spending summers on his grandparents’ farm in Northern Iran. A fixture of the Bay Area food scene, from his wildly popular pop-ups to his farmers’ market appearances, he is the culinary mastermind behind the Komaaj project and its many culinary outlets.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Kahou Sekanjbin
gem lettuce, watermelon radish, fermented herb paste, hemp seed, mint-vinegar syrup, olive oil, apricot vinegar
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Shevid Baghala Va Maahi Doudi
yellow fava bean, garlic, dill, onion-turmeric dip, smoked trout, pickle, toasted sangak bread
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Zeytoun Parvardeh
olive, walnut & pomegranate molasses, seeded ricotta, toasted lavash bread
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Khoresht Reyhaani
braised beef, mixed herbs, roasted eggplant, sour orange molasses stew, turmeric rice
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Komaaj
northern iranian saffron, rice flour, yogurt, egg pastry, wildflower honey, clotted cream, rose petal
Komaaj Mazze
20 29th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with nuts/seeds, alliums, or, garlic restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
