Iranian Foods: Travel Guide To Iran

From the earliest times Persians have been known for their hospitality, whether that of the tribesman offering rest and refreshment to a weary traveler, or that of the urbane city dweller offering a sumptuous repast to his guests.

Tradition requires that guests or visitors be served only the finest food available, and always in the most bountiful manner possible. Accounts of early travelers to Iran indicate that the dishes served have not changed appreciably over the centuries.

An overview of Iranian food, from main dishes like kebabs and khoresht to desserts and street food. Here are posts related to the Iranian foods you must try when you’re visiting Iran.

5 Persian Dishes You Can Make at Home

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April 29, 2020

Whether you have traveled to Iran or tried Persian food at your city's restaurant, you may want to make these 5 Iranian dishes at home.

KLM resumes flying over Iran

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January 23, 2020

Dutch flag carrier KLM said on Thursday it had resumed flying over Iran and Iraq following an analysis of advice from both government ministries and the security services.

Christmas in Iran How Iran Celebrate Christmas Eve

Christmas in Iran – How Iranian Celebrate Christmas Eve

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December 22, 2019

Christmas in Iran is celebrated by the Christian community of Iran. Most of Christians are Iranian Armenians who celebrate Christmas in Iran.

Iran Gets Ready To Celebrate Yalda Night

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November 29, 2019

Yalda night or Shab-e Cheleh is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year.

Turkman Horses

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November 23, 2019

For Turkmens of Iran, a horse is everything. Their cultural traditions and inherited identity are tied to these beautiful animals.

Tulip Festival Gachsar

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November 10, 2019

The Tulip festival is a ten days event in early May each year, in tulip gardens of Garmab, a village 108 Km away from Tehran.

Arabic coffee in Khuzestan

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November 5, 2019

Coffee has a central role in the southern region of Iran. For centuries, coffee has been imported by cargo ships through Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, and as northern regions were adapting the habit of tea drinking, coffee stayed the most popular beverage in the south.

Tir Maah Sizdah Sho Festival

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November 2, 2019

A few days to the celebration, families start preparation. They clean up the house and grind wheat and rice for baking cookies.

Hazelnut Festival in Qazvin – Taste the History in a Nutshell

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November 1, 2019

Hazelnut is an important crop in Alamut region. About 70 villages in this area grow hazelnut, most of it being exported to Europe.

The Honey Festival In Khansar – The True Taste Of Honey

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October 28, 2019

The honey festival in Khansar happens in mid-May, and lasts for a week. There are convivial events along with merchandising booths to sell honey, orchard products and handicrafts.