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Stories From Our Kitchens

Recipes that took two decades to write down. Notes from the people behind the charcoal pit. Letters from the family that opened the doors in 2003.

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★ Editor's Pick · Recipes
May 18, 2026 · 8 min read

The Art of Tahdig — Six Generations of Crispy Rice

Every Persian cook will tell you a slightly different secret. We've collected ours over twenty-three years, and the answer was never about the rice.

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Culture
May 04, 2026 · 6 min read

Why We Still Fly Our Saffron in From Mashhad

Persian saffron isn't an ingredient, it's a season. Here's the route ours takes from the fields of Khorasan to your evening's rice.

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Culture
Apr 28, 2026 · 9 min read

Ghormeh Sabzi — The National Dish, A People's History

Slow-stewed herbs, dried lime, lamb. A dish whose origins predate the kingdoms that named it.

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Behind the Scenes
Apr 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Behind the Charcoal Pit — A Day With Our Kebab Master

From 6am skewer prep to the last order at 11pm — twelve hours with Ustad Karim, who has worked our Downtown grill for nineteen years.

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Branch News
Apr 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Ramadan at IranZamin — Iftar Menu & Family Set

Dates, doogh, slow-cooked stews, and the dishes our families served us growing up. Reservations are now open across all four branches.

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Recipes
Apr 06, 2026 · 10 min read

Fesenjan — The Slowest Stew We Cook

Eight hours, two kilos of walnuts, the right pomegranate molasses. Why a dish this patient is still on every menu we open.

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Journal
Jun 07, 2026 · 5 min read

Asha Resteh: The Heartwarming Soul of Persian Cuisine

Discover the magic of Ashe Resteh, the traditional Persian noodle soup that blends fragrant herbs, hearty legumes, and a rich, tangy finish.

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