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Persian restaurant · Chelsea / King's Road, West London
Persian restaurant · Kennington / Oval
Persian food centres on rice, often served as a fluffy, saffron-infused base, alongside grilled kebabs and slow-cooked stews, khoresh, that balance fruit, herbs and meat in ways distinct from neighbouring Middle Eastern cuisines.
Expect kebabs, koobideh, joojeh, served over saffron rice, alongside stews like ghormeh sabzi or fesenjan, and fresh herbs served as a side rather than a garnish. Seafood plays a smaller role in Persian cuisine than meat and rice, though fish dishes, particularly around Persian New Year, Nowruz, traditions, do have a place in the wider cuisine.
Of the 2 persian restaurants we list, the highest concentration is in Kensington and Chelsea (1), Lambeth (1).
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Persian rice is typically cooked to be light and fluffy with a crisp golden layer, tahdig, at the bottom of the pot, a distinct technique that sets it apart from simpler steamed rice.
Generally not very. Persian cuisine tends to favour herbs, dried fruit and gentle spicing over heat, which sets it apart from some other Middle Eastern cuisines.
We currently list 2 persian restaurants, with the most in Kensington and Chelsea (1).
