Honest verdict on Mirza Ghasemi — good but not exceptional

Mirza Ghasemi here was solidly made — rich and saffron-gilded 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 communal sofreh tablecloth feast atmosphere was pleasant enough. hot black tea with sugar was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Mirza Ghasemi this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.