IRANIAN FOOD
“Iranian food is one delicious surprise after another…as exquisite as so many Iranian flavours are, it is the buzz that surrounds eating, the primacy of food in so many social encounters that makes it truly one of life’s great pleasures.”
Lonely Planet
Not just kebabs! Feasting plays a central role in Iranian social life and the country’s cuisine is amongst the oldest and most influential. Iranian food is generally not hot and spicy as some non-Iranians may imagine it to be; comprising instead a delicate balance of sour, sweet, nutty, fruity and herby flavours. An intricate array of lamb, chicken, vegetable, nut and fruit based stews and side dishes form the bedrock of the cuisine, with many regional variations and specialities. Saffron, rose water, pomegranates, pistachios, yogurt and flat breads also play starring roles in the story of Persian cuisine. Oh, and of course, you’ll taste some of the best kebabs in Iran too!
The Munchies - explores Iranian cuisine
The MUNCHIES Guide to food in Tehran, Iran (part 1). Source: Youtube, 2014
The MUNCHIES Guide to food in Tehran, Iran (part 2). Source: Youtube, 2014
The MUNCHIES Guide to food in Tehran, Iran (part 3). Source: Youtube, 2014
The MUNCHIES Guide to home cooking in Iran. Source: Youtube, 2014
Best Ever Food Review Show - explores Iranian cuisine
Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show Youtube series explores Iranian street food with help from Iranian food bloggers @steakblog and @hediyeghalijaei and HarryAmir Productions. Source: Youtube, 2019
Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show Youtube series explores some Iranian food staples with help from HarryAmir Productions. Source: Youtube, 2019
Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show Youtube series explores more popular Iranian dishes with help from HarryAmir Productions. Source: Youtube, 2019
Sonny Side of the Best Ever Food Review Show Youtube series ventures out to central Iran to explore the local cuisine of the small village of Barzok and the ancient city of Kashan with help from HarryAmir Productions. Source: Youtube, 2019
The Food Ranger - explores Iranian cuisine
Street food Vlogger The Food Ranger (Trevor James) visits Iran to explore Iranian cuisine, with the help of Iranian food vlogger Mr. Taster. They start in Tehran and try out a variety of classic dishes including Kale Patche (sheepshead) - an increasingly obscure yet legendary breakfast dish that is about as much an acquired taste and opinion divider for Iranians as Haggis is for the British. Source: Youtube, 2019
Street food Vlogger The Food Ranger (Trevor James) explores more classic Iranian dishes in Tehran with the help of Iranian food vlogger Mr. Taster. Dishes tried in this episode include the classic Dizi (Abgoosht). Source: Youtube, 2019
Street food Vlogger The Food Ranger (Trevor James) explores more classic Iranian dishes in Tehran with the help of Iranian food vlogger Mr. Taster. Dishes explored in this episode include the classic vegan noodle stew Ash Reshte . Source: Youtube, 2019
Street food Vlogger The Food Ranger (Trevor James) visits Iran to explore Iranian cuisine with the help of Iranian food vlogger Mr. Taster. In this episode, James and Mr. Taster visit the village of Mahmoodabad in the northern province of Mazandaran to try out some delicious local delicacies. Source: Youtube, 2019
Other Iranian cuisine blogs
The Vlogger P.K.N takes us on a brief culinary walk in Iran (only music/ no speaking). Source: Youtube, 2017