The Best Iranian Businesses in Orange County

Orange County has a substantial Iranian-American population — U.S. Census American Community Survey data tracks ancestry at the county level for anyone who wants the numbers. But unlike Los Angeles, there is no single Persian district here. Businesses are spread across the county’s cities rather than clustered on one street.

Browse by category

Restaurants and bakeries : kabab houses, family kitchens, and Persian pastry shops.

Doctors and dentists : Farsi-speaking physicians and dental practices.

Rug stores : hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rug dealers.

Realtors : agents who know both the market and the community.

Persian markets : groceries carrying saffron, dried lime, barberries, and fresh herbs.

Also listed: professional services, finance, insurance, beauty and spas, automotive, and home services.

Where to look in Orange County

Irvine : the largest concentration in the county, with restaurants, medical practices, and professional offices across the city’s commercial centers.

Newport Beach and the coast : professional services, real estate, and rug galleries.

Tustin, Costa Mesa, and central OC : markets, family businesses, and neighborhood services.

Anaheim and north county : healthcare, salons, and family-owned shops.

Mission Viejo and south county : a smaller but growing set of services and practices.

The county covers forty miles end to end, so the map is often more useful than the city name.

What each listing shows

Every listing includes the phone number, full address, opening hours, and website, so you can reach the business directly. Many add photos and a description of what they do. Where a business notes that staff speak Farsi, that appears on the listing too.

Every submission is read by a person before publishing. We confirm the business exists and the contact details work. We do not verify professional licenses, credentials, or insurance choosing a doctor, lawyer, or contractor is still your decision.

Nearby areas

North of the county line, Los Angeles has the state’s largest cluster of Persian businesses, particularly Westwood, along with Beverly Hills and Glendale. Many Orange County residents make that drive for specific things — a particular bakery, a rug gallery, a specialist.

South down the coast: San Diego. In the northern half of the state: San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento.

Own a business in Orange County?

If you run an Iranian or Persian-owned business anywhere in Orange County, add it to the directory. Basic listings are free and take a few minutes.

Looking elsewhere in the state? Browse Iranian businesses in California from Orange County to the Bay Area.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities does the Orange County directory cover?
All of them, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Mission Viejo, and the surrounding communities.

Is there a Persian district in Orange County?
Not in the way Westwood is for Los Angeles. Irvine has the highest concentration, but businesses are spread across the county.

Is it free to list a business in Orange County?
Yes. Basic listings are free with no time limit. Paid plans are available for featured placement.

Do the listings show whether staff speak Farsi?
When a business tells us, yes. It appears on the listing.

Can non-Iranians use the directory?
Yes. Anyone can search and use it. The listings are for Iranian and Persian-owned businesses, but the directory is open to everyone.