Street
food has recently made its way from all corners of the globe, and especially in
Iran where food plays a big part in society and culture. When you’re in different
cities of Iran, you’ll soon realize that there are a lot of street vendors and small
buffets streets in every neighborhood selling various kinds of street food. From
the iconic Falafel to a Jigar, the cities have lots of food that you
can eat on the go or very late in the evening when everywhere else is closed. To
suit every taste and fancy, we’ve tried to provide something for everyone to
try while in Iran:
Falafel
Falafel
is a frugal way of eating for the travelers and has become very popular in
Iran. It is a vegetarian dish consisting of deep-fried balls or patties made
from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Some unnamed small buffets on
Tajrish square in Tehran, offer a short but delicious menu of falafel
sandwiches, served with Iranian pickles and chopped tomato, with cheese and
mushrooms as optional extras.
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| Falafel |
Samboose
samboose,
which is samosa in Indian, Originally from the southern parts of Iran. Samboose
have worked their way to the large cities as a tasty street food commonly found
in the bazaars. Some are filled with sausages and meat and others are totally vegetarian.
A great tonic as you explore the maze-like bazaars, sambooseh gives you a taste
of southern Iran.
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| Samboose | | |
Jigar
Jigar,
liver kebab, is a cherished cut of meat served at local joints called jigaraki.
Just say how many skewers you want, and the meat will be grilled up and served
within minutes, blanketed in fresh bread. For the more adventurous, kidney and
heart kabobs are also an option at jigaraki, but liver is the delicacy of
choice.
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| Jigar |
Ash
reshte
There
are many different kinds of Ash in Iran but Ash Reshteh is the most famous and
popular one among all. A must-have during the freezing cold in winter months,
this healthy is made with Persian noodles, various herbs and legumes, and is
garnished with a mixture of garlic, onion and dried mint. Before walk up Darband
Mountain in northern Tehran, stop for a bowl of this well-nourished soap that’ll
be sure to fill you up.
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| Ash Reshte |
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Halim
A homogeneous and rich soup, it is prepared with wheat and pounded meat. Flavored
with cinnamon powder, Halim is an ideal main dish for breakfast and dinner. This
tasty soap is commonly served in Ramadan. Once you try Halim the Iranian
way, you won’t want it any other way.
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| Halim |
Street
foods are prepared to tempt locals and foreigners into tasting them. Make sure
to pay particular attention to whether the delicacy looks fresh and is being
handled and stored properly.
