One of the main reasons that Persian cuisine is not widely recognized is that it is often confused with Middle Eastern cuisine, a much broader and more general term, and this confusion is further perpetuated by restaurants and markets providing authentic Persian cuisine that label themselves as such.
Persian cuisine or the cuisine of Iran is diverse, with each province featuring dishes, culinary traditions and styles distinct to their regions. It includes a wide variety of foods ranging from chelo kabab (barg, koobideh, joojeh, shishleek, soltani, chenjeh), khoresht (stew that is served with white Basmati or Iranian rice: ghormeh sabzi, gheimeh, and others), aash (a thick soup:as an example Ash-e anar), kookoo (vegetable Souffle), pollo (white rice alone or with addition of meat and/or vegetables and herbs, including loobia pollo, albaloo pollo, Sabzi pollo, zereshk pollo, Baghali Polo and others), and a diverse variety of salads, pastries, and drinks specific to different parts of Iran. The list of Persian recipes, appetizers and desserts is extensive.
If you are in Patong, of Phuket Island and want to try Persian or Iranian cuisine once time, we are recommended you to try at Padiran Restaurant. Here is a family run with a small menu, a handful of seats and loads of friendly charm. The menu emphasizes ‘kababs’ a staple in Iran and lots of wonderful basmati rice. There are, of course, a variety of other times offered, including yogurts, hummus and salads. If you are looking for a unique culinary treat served with warmth and pride, give this place a try. It is open daily from mid-morning until about midnight.
