14 Must-Try Popular dishes - Cuisine Journey

Food is the best way to get to know a culture. At Cuisine Journey, we’ve picked out 14 essential dishes that define Tehran’s food scene. We’re moving past the basics to bring you the real stories and traditions behind the flavors of Tehran. Explore the local favorites and the history that makes cooking so unique.

Savory, Sour

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Joojeh Kebab

Tender chicken marinated in yogurt and saffron then charred over open flames for a smoky, buttery finish. Classic food with rice and grilled tomatoes.

Floral, Nutty, Sweet

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Bastani Sonnati

A luxurious saffron and rosewater ice cream featuring frozen cream chunks and pistachios, offering a floral and stretchy historical journey.

Savory, Sour

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Ghormeh Sabzi

A legendary green herb stew featuring tender meat, kidney beans, and dried limes, simmered for hours to create the ultimate savory Persian masterpiece.

Herby, Sour

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Khoresht-e Karafs

A slow-cooked Persian herb and celery stew that trades crunch for a deep, sour, and savory flavor served over buttery rice.

Nutty, Savory, Sour

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Tahchin

A majestic saffron rice cake featuring a crispy golden crust, creamy yogurt-marinated layers, and a hidden center of tender spiced chicken.

Savory, Sour

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Abgoosht (Dizi)

A rustic lamb and bean stew served in two parts where you soak bread in broth before mashing the solids into a thick savory paste.

Herby, Salty, Sour

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Ash Reshteh

A thick, soul-warming Persian noodle soup overflowing with fresh green herbs, hearty beans, and a signature tangy whey topping.

Nutty, Savory

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Lubia Polo

A layered Persian masterpiece featuring fluffy rice, tender green beans, and spiced meat topped with a legendary crunchy crust.

Savory, Sweet

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Adas Polo

A fragrant Persian masterpiece combining basmati rice, earthy lentils, and sweet dates, finished with a crown of crispy saffron tahdig.

Savory, Smoky, Sour

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Chelo Kebab

Savor succulent grilled skewers paired with aromatic saffron rice and tangy sumac for a true taste of Iranian royal history.

Savory, Sour

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Gheimeh

A hearty Persian lamb stew simmered with yellow split peas and sun-dried limes, topped with a signature layer of crispy golden matchstick fries.

Savory, Sour

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Zereshk Polo ba Morgh

Fragrant saffron rice topped with shimmering tart barberries and tender braised chicken creates a masterpiece of Iranian flavor.

Savory, Sour

3

Kashk-e Bademjan

A luxurious Persian eggplant dip defined by the tangy depth of fermented kashk and aromatic fried mint and symbol of communal eating.

Savory, Sour, Sweet

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Dolmeh

A refined Persian classic with tender grape leaves stuffed with herbs, meat, and rice, finished with a sweet and sour glaze.

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