Iranian Food and Markets

Iran food in photos. Everything about Iranian food and markets, Iranian spices, Iranian desserts, drinks, stews, soups and grilled meats from across the country, from the Turkish-inspired cuisine of Tabriz to the traditional Persian cuisine of Shiraz.

Chicken Kebab - Esfahan, Iran
Chicken kebab in Esfahan, Iran.
Tabriz Kofte and Fresh Herbs - Jolfa, Iran
Tabriz Kofte and Fresh Herbs - Jolfa, Iran
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Ardabil Beets in Iran
Street food beets in Ardabil, Iran.
Nokhodchi (Chickpea Cookies) - Esfahan, Iran
Nokhodchi (Chickpea Cookies) in Esfahan, Iran.
Iranian Doogh (Yogurt) - Yazd, Iran
Iranian plain yogurt (doogh) with spices on top. Yazd, Iran.
Steamed and Spiced Fava Beans - Kermanshah, Iran
A big pile of steamed & spiced fava beans in the mountains near Kermanshah, Iran. Delicious with some vinegar and red pepper.
Klucheh, Iranian Cookies - Fuman, Iran
These cookies are stuffed with a cinnamon, sugar and walnut filling. Just delicious! They are made in the town of Fuman in Western Iran.
Gol Reshte Desserts in Rasht, Iran
Gol Reshte desserts in Rasht, Iran.
Chicken and Berberries - Tabriz, Iran
Persian rice with chicken and berberries in Tabriz, Iran.
Platter of Iranian Food - Shiraz, Iran
Different types of khoresht (stews) - eggplant with tomato, spinach with meat and lentils served with dill and bean rice. Delicious lunch outside of Shiraz, Iran.
Layers of Spices - Esfahan, Iran
A perfect mound of layered spices in Esfahan, Iran.
Halvah with Nuts - Masuleh, Iran
Halvah made with sesame, pistachios and walnuts. Masuleh, Iran.
Kebabs for Dinner in Rasht, Iran
Kebabs for dinner in Rasht, Iran.
Iranian Stews - Tehran, Iran
A big pile of rice with lentil and vegetable stews, typical Iranian dishes. Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Herbal Tea - Tabriz, Iran
Iranian herbal tea in Tabriz, Iran.
Tabriz Kofte - Tabriz, Iran
Tabriz Kofte and flatbread in Tabriz, Iran.
Tabriz Kofte Picnic - Jolfa, Iran
A picnic of Tabriz kofte at St. Stephanos church near Jolfa, Iran.
Pistachio Halva - Tabriz Market, Iran
Pistachio halva at the Tabriz Market in Iran.
Sour Cherries and Fruit - Hamadan, Iran
Bowls of sour cherries and other fruit in the mountains at Ganjnameh near Hamadan, Iran.
Ash, Iranian Soup - Tabriz, Iran
Ash is a traditional Iranian soup, usually vegetarian and delicious. Tabriz, Iran.
Iranian Dates - Tabriz, Iran
Iranian dates at Tabriz market, Iran.
Dolmades (Stuffed Vegetables) - Tabriz, Iran
Homemade dolmades (stuffed vegetables) at our guide's house in Tabriz, Iran.
Klucheh in Fuman, Iran
Klucheh in Fuman, Iran.
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