Honest verdict on Baghali Polo — good but not exceptional

Baghali Polo here was solidly made — sweet-sour with pomegranate without anything to complain about. pomegranate molasses was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have.

Iranian cuisine has a 3000-year recorded history with influences on Arab, Turkish, and Central Asian cooking. The a traditional Iranian home dinner atmosphere was pleasant enough. fresh pomegranate juice was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Baghali Polo this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.