Pairing Plov correctly — a note on armudu black tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Plov. I ordered it with armudu black tea and the richly layered elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. quince in particular became more prominent in a good way.

tea drinking is a ritual — black tea served in armudu pear-shaped glasses accompanies every social encounter. The a wedding feast is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Plov with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.