Iranzamin

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

Stuck on the mezzanine of one of Dubai’s most gloriously ugly ’80s hotels, Iranzamin is a popular, charming spot serving up tasty, if slightly heavy, dishes at prices a bit above standard for the area. The Persian soundtrack blasts into the realms of OTT and can make dining a rather dramatic experience.

Still, dig into cucumber mast, chunky and hot mirza ghasemi and make the most of this rather limited selection of entrées, even if the bread is a touch limp. Service couldn’t be friendlier and they’re ready to offer suggestions to those new to Persian food, so give the polo dishes a try – heaps of pomegranate-seed-laden rice in a variety of colours.

The zereshk polo ba morgh is particularly colourful, even the yellow-baked chicken breast has a colour verging on the atomic. Iranzamin’s signature kebab of chicken and lamb is a slightly less adventurous option but no less tasty.

If you’ve got space, dip into Iranzamin’s adjoining café for black tea and sweets in bed-like booths.

• Previous reviews
  • 26 March,2008- reviewed by Jeremy Lawrence
  • 12 March,2007- reviewed by Time Out Dubai Staff
  • 19 April,2006- reviewed by Matthew Lee
  • 01 July,2004- reviewed by Rob Orchard

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