Came here to celebrate Persian New Year after hearing great things about their entertainment, food quality and portions from my Persian friends! It was my first time trying Persian food...and I'm addicted!
//THE FOOD//
My favourite dishes were...
KASHKEH BADEMJAN - eggplant garlic yogurt sauce appetizer. Such a rich combination and it's AMAZING when paired with their in-house naan bread which is topped with sesame seeds.
FESENJOON - sweet & sour stew made with pomegranate juices and chicken. My taste buds were immersed with the unique flavours, and the stew was comfortingly warm and thick.
KOOBIDEH - It's known to smell like 'eggs' (amongst a similarly off-putting smell...haha), but it tastes WAYYY better than it smells. Koobideh is essentially juicy ground beef patty skewers. Seasoned well and I highly suggest getting the included side dish option of garden salad to go with the skewers (they can also do half basmati rice too).
AKBAR MASHTI - Persian dessert ice cream that tastes of saffron and mainly rosewater with chunks of pistachio. Hands down, this has become my new favourite ice cream flavour.
I also tried their chicken breast skewer (which was surprisingly juicy!), rice stuffed grape leaves with yogurt, and their Faloodeh Persian sorbet dessert (rose water ice with vermicelli, it's sweeter than I'd prefer but it is neat that you can top it with the lemon juice or the cherry syrup provided). All their dishes were so filling, I definitely took a ton of leftovers home!
//THE ATMOSPHERE//
I felt like I got a full cultural experience with the live instrument performance, DJ playing Persian party music, and lots of dancing! My friends and I had so much fun!
//OVERALL//
I'm so glad my first encounter with Persian food was at Zaffron. I am obsessed with their bold flavours and I can't wait to come back for more!