That’s right! There are plenty of Iranian restaurants in Dubai to choose from, and everyone has their favorite place to order from. If you’re looking for the Best Iranian Restaurant in Dubai, you might want to consider any of these places first. Here are some of the best places to get authentic Persian food in Dubai...
Persian mezze
So you’ve eaten kebabs and biryani at every Persian restaurant in town but still can’t get enough of those succulent grilled meats. Fear not! There are still a few gems left where you can feast on Persian staples such as fesenjan, khoresh and fattoush. You don’t even have to go all that far; while many of these places are dotted around town, some are so close you didn’t even know they existed!
Persian breads
Persian cuisine is probably best known for its flatbreads, and among these are lavash, barbari and taftoon. Lavash is slightly salty and chewy, while barbari is flaky and soft. Taftoon is even thinner than lavash, but it dries quickly, which makes it a great take-along food option. Tahdig - which translates as ‘bottom of pot’ - is another popular Persian dish; more specifically an Iranian one.
Lamb, beef and fish
Iran’s food is characterised by its use of fresh herbs, including mint, coriander and dill. Lamb and beef are popular meat options, while there are several types of fish eaten across the country. Popular desserts include faludeh (traditional rice pudding) and baklava. In Iran, lunch is usually an elaborate spread with many courses accompanied by tea or wine, as well as a selection of appetisers.
Rice & Side Dishes
The best Iranian rice is chelo (Persian: سلو), a traditional and very simple dish of long-grain rice cooked with fresh dill and butter. This method of preparation leaves each grain separate, unlike other rice dishes where each grain is mushy or clumped together. You may be served an array of side dishes such as pickled vegetables, salads and dips like sakhi (yogurt sauce) or mast o khiar (yogurt with cucumber). They will likely be refilled by your hospitable server until you request that they stop. If you do not eat meat, it is common for restaurants to replace the meat course with another serving of rice instead.
Desserts & Drinks
Each dessert on a Persian menu is delightful, but it’s an Iranian restaurant staple: faloodeh (iced vermicelli noodles topped with rose water and slices of seasonal fruit). A serving size isn’t big (usually only four or five bites), so you may want to share with your dinner companion. If you are looking for a uniquely Iranian drink, try saffron-infused sweet tea.
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