Tehran: The Grand Bazaar & Bustling Street Food

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Published 2020-06-23
When it comes to Tehran, it's impossible to avoid politics and easy to overlook the Iranian city's thriving culinary scene. In our first installment of The MUNCHIES Guide to Tehran, our host Gelareh Kiazand introduces us to the bustling street food offerings in the city.

We begin our journey at the capital city's Grand Bazaar, since that's where commodities first arrive. Gelareh beelines for the market's food stands, where she samples dried fruits and nuts while waiting out the line at Moslem Restaurant, frequented by up to 5,000 kabob connoisseurs daily—well worth the wait for her favorite dish, tah chin. At the more modest and bygone Tajrish Bazaar, she's the proverbial kid in a candy store, wading through copper and carpet vendors in search of sweet snacks, such as grape molasses and lavashak (fruit leather).
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All Comments (21)
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    I visited Iran in 2016, on a total whim, didn't know much about it other than good reviews I'd read online. it was the most eye opening thirty days, amazing, rich and full in so many ways. The food, culture, history and the hospitality of the beautiful Persian people is second to none. I can not wait to return one day!!!
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    Iran is one of the most beautiful country on Earth hospitality of people is the incredible clean environment and food is so delicious . If this country is sanction free defiantly tourist paradise
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    Iranian culture is so rich with depth. Wonder how would the experience be like for someone visiting and being able to communicate only in English. Appears to be like the people are so warm & hospitable. Must place to visit before I die, just to appreciate the historical and cultural glory. Persian empire is legendary.
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    I really hope one day our two governments can get along well enough that we can travel freely. Persian food is all around mouthwatering and right down my alley. This series is great!!
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    Iran is another world for me. It's just a mysterious. When I heared the melody, I feel like in the middle of the past.
  • @Rosk03
    Greetings from Canada ! Can't wait for the next episode... This should be a series; Non Stop Iran Food and Travel show
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    Food breaks boundaries... one thing that knows no boundaries. I love Asian foods
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  • @denkoxh8610
    I swear by that tachin, it is the best. First time travelling in Iran in 2017 as an Aussie and the tachin at that restaurant was the best thing ever!