BY Reyhaneh Jafari
Tehran Grand Bazaar is one of the most popular tourist spots of the city, as well as one of the major business hub in Iran. You could easily lose track of time while window shopping and sooner than you think it is time to eat! But where is the best place to eat, between the […]
BY Melika Shahid
Dizi, a Traditional Persian Dish Once the food of working-class and commoners, Dizi or Abgoosht has become a popular dish amongst the new generation of Iran. These days, you can find traditional and modern Dizi houses at almost every corner of Tehran city. Most Dizi places serve solely Dizi on their menu. Nevertheless, to stimulate […]
BY Atoosa Moaddab
Persian drinks are just as varied as Persian food. Whether you’re up for a hot cup of brewed Persian tea or a refreshing rosewater drink with Khakshir (herb sophia) or chia seed, there are plenty to choose from. Since alcohol is also forbidden in Iran, traveling through Iran is a great opportunity to go sober […]
BY Melika Shahid
Sitting around a table filled with plenty of Yalda night must eat food, fruit, and drinks, I hear my dad’s voice reading Hafez poetry aloud. The words are so mystical and deep. I lean over and pour some pomegranate arils in a small bowl, sprinkle some salt and grand Angelica powder over them and put […]
BY Elham Moeini
A trip to Iran won’t be any fun if you’re not eating any weird Persian food! It’s always exciting to experience different food cultures and taste dishes that sound, look or taste strange. In Persian food culture, we have dishes that may taste weird to others but in fact, they are adored by many Persians. […]
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