Persian Cuisine
More than Great Food
Persian cuisine is diverse, with each province featuring dishes, culinary traditions and styles distinct to its region. It includes a wide variety of foods ranging from rice served with roasted meat, stews served with rice with the addition of meat and/or vegetables and herbs and a diverse variety of salads, pastries, and drinks.The list of Persian recipes, appetizers and desserts is extensive.
Fresh green herbs are frequently used along with fruits such as plums and pomegranates. Typical Persian main dishes are combination of rice with meat, lamb, chicken, or fish, vegetables, nuts, and herbs. To achieve a balanced taste, characteristic Persian flavorings such as saffron, dried limes, cinnamon, and parsley are mixed delicately and used in some special dishes.
"Working with fresh ingredients and merging them to one harmonious entity that others enjoy, makes me feel like an artist without a paint brush"
“For me food is not just sustenance but also our history and the story of our past. It connects us to our roots and helps us to feel we are forging part of our future whilst we are connected to the present. All of us from any given culture have many things in common and food is an essential ingredient of our connections. We all have to eat but there is more to it than that. We influence each other and alter one another by food. Food always has been important for families, gathering around each other, enjoying the occasion and each other while we eat and drink.
A restaurant is our temporary home for the night. Good food, a friendly and warm atmosphere, enjoying our families and friends' company - and no cooking or washing up after!
Luckily I enjoy cooking. It relaxes me. Working with fresh ingredients and merging them to one harmonious entity that others enjoy, makes me feel like an artist without a paint brush..."
Sia Yazdani - Proprietor and Head Chef
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Serving West Didsbury Since 2011
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