Pairing Baghali Polo correctly — a note on hot black tea with sugar

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Baghali Polo. I ordered it with hot black tea with sugar and the sweet-sour with pomegranate elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. barberries in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the sofreh spread on the floor is the traditional Iranian dining setting. The a traditional Iranian home dinner is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Baghali Polo with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.