Sample Iranian street food

Visiting Iran is synonymous with eating well. Each region of the country has traditional dishes and they all meet in one place: Tehran. So, a trip to the capital means full immersion in traditional Iranian food!

In all parts of the city, you can find a wide range of different dishes. It may seem a bit confusing at first, but there are a few ways you can start to learn about Iran’s culinary culture. The most common ways are by taking a culinary tour or an Iranian cooking class. But if you want to dive right in, do like the locals and try looking for street food.

There are two main spots where you can try street food in Tehran: the Grand Bazaar and food areas of the National Museum. The stalls and food trucks around the museum tend to have a trendier and more modern vibe, while the Grand Bazaar is where you can go for a taste of traditional daily life.

Some of the top dishes and delicacies to try are Samusas and Lavashak. Samusas are salty baked goods that can have different types of fillings, and Lavashak are fruit rolls that are also known as fruit leather.

If, after sampling Iran's finest dishes, you want to learn how to make them yourself, opt for a typical Iranian cooking class. Meanwhile, Persian Food Tours offers some of the best food tours in Tehran, with an array of tours ranging from learning about typical breakfast and brunch to a fine dining experience. You can also find their tours available in Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan. In some of the cities, you can even opt to cook and dine with locals. Long after you leave, you will be intrigued by the flavours of this diverse country.