Food and Culinary

All Iranians, from north to south and east to west, have Tahdig as a common element in their cuisine. However, people like different types of Tahdig. It can be crispy Lavash bread at the bottom of the pot or golden slices of potato. You should try the mouth-watering lettuce Tahdig of Sabzi polo (Persian Herb Rice) which is among the special offers of Iran cuisine.

People of this grand country love sweets and pastries, and there are different types of them in each city. Gaz is one of the sweets that the people of Isfahan make with nuts, especially pistachio. Sohan is a saffron toffee that people of Qom are the professionals in making them. Once you try Qottab, it will be one of those sweet pastries that you long for again and again.

Don’t forget about Persian drinks while you’re busy trying Persian food. Khiar-Sekanjebin or Persian cucumber and vinegar syrup is a cooling Persian beverage that Iranians make especially during hot summers. Khakshir or sophia herbal drink is another popular beverage that you can find on almost all streets of Tehran. Doogh or Persian yogurt drink comes in those sour and salty tastes that you must try with traditional meals like Kebab or Abgoosht.

Iran has many various dishes all over the country and among them, there are a few that you must try. The taste of Dizi Sangi in a traditional restaurant served in its particular bowl with fresh herb platter and onions is an unforgettable experience in Iran. Moreover, the smell of Tahchin in the grand bazaar of Tehran tempts you to try this magical mixture of rice, saffron, chicken, and yogurt.

Let’s stroll along the streets and bazaar of Tehran and try what the best foodie stands of the town offer. On your way, smell the colorful spices piled up on each other in rows, taste different pastries and local flavors like Samanu, and enjoy Iranian foods.

Stop by the best food shops in the city that are reputed for being half of the world. You can either try Sherbets while you’re enjoying the historical and cultural treasures on Naqsh-e Jahan Square, or enjoy the organic foods and drinks of the Nomads in the highlands of Isfahan. You can also think of trying herbal teas in the serene desert of Varzaneh.

Rasht is eminent for the various tastes it enfolds in the heart of its cuisine. Rasht is not only a destination for finding out the best side dishes, pickles, or trying delicious dishes like Kateh, or Mirza-Ghasemi, but it’s the place you get to smell fresh brewed Chai (tea) right after the harvest and see the locals during rice cultivation.