My brother in law is from Iran and he and his family looooove Darya on Wilshire Boulevard. If you go on a sunday mid afternoon, you see large tables with families of 3 and 4 generations, enjoying the food and the company. THAT is...

bottom with wax paper. Butter paper and dust pan with some flour, knocking out excess. Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground (be careful not to overprocess into a paste). Add 1 cup flour, baking powder,...

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It’s that time of year again! I’ve had the New Years' buffet at Kebab Bazaar in Clarendon by accident once and it was most excellent. They are offering it again this Sunday and Monday. I plan to stuff my face silly this...

Thanks for the review, Alexandra. Alborz has been one of our favorites since our meal there last summer with you, Limster and the other Hounds, and I look forward to Iranian food from all over the Bay Area now!

Hi all, I recently chose about 6 caterers that I was going to select from for my wedding in September. Then my Iranian parents derailed those plans and now I’m looking exclusively for Persian catering. Does anyone have...

Hi – I live in the West Village and am desperately looking for a grocery that specializes in Persian food. I’m looking for ingredients, not already made food. By the way, the cookbook New Food of Life is amazing....

Your past recommendations have generally been spot-on. I am wondering whether you have been to, or know of Yas On The Park in Sussex Gardens. It has had a very favourable mention from an Iranian colleague. Going to try and get down...

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I’ve eaten iranian food all my life and have never heard of iranian couscous? I’m not sure if such a thing exists to be totally honest. I know there is moroccan couscous and maybe other middle eastern types but I have...

were to have a Zorastrian symbol on the door, that could suggest some Iranian food. For a short while, Alborz Restaurant on Van Ness operated a small Persian market on Sutter Street but it never really took off unfortunately....

Hey, Doc - I noticed your post about Iranian/Persian food on the Int’l Board and was intrigued to note that you hadn’t had it before. It’s all over California (most notably in Tehrangeles, the Westwood...