Spice level warning — Mirza Ghasemi is not what I expected

I underestimated Mirza Ghasemi. The sweet-sour with pomegranate description didn't prepare me for the reality. dried limes brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

the sofreh spread on the floor is the traditional Iranian dining setting. The a Tehran restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. hot black tea with sugar cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.