A dish that tells its story — Ash Reshteh reviewed

You can taste history in Ash Reshteh if you know what to look for. the sofreh spread on the floor is the traditional Iranian dining setting. The subtly bitter and complex character reflects those layers — barberries doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a Tehran restaurant setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. fresh pomegranate juice alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Ash Reshteh, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.