First time trying Mirza Ghasemi — completely converted

I had never tried Mirza Ghasemi before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The sweet-sour with pomegranate taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. dried limes is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a communal sofreh tablecloth feast setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Iranian cuisine has a 3000-year recorded history with influences on Arab, Turkish, and Central Asian cooking. My server recommended doogh yoghurt drink alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Mirza Ghasemi. Outstanding first encounter.