A dish that tells its story — Chelo Kebab reviewed

You can taste history in Chelo Kebab 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 — saffron doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a communal sofreh tablecloth feast setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. doogh yoghurt drink alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Chelo Kebab, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.