kabab

kabab

Most Iranians have an almost emotional relationship with chelokabab - rice and kabab. If you are one of those, the Alborz restaurant in Tehran will make you cry with joy.

The meat is first class, and kitchens spotlessly clean

Gigantic skewers are prepared with tender love. (I feel a lump in my throat.)

'Koobideh' - minced kabab, being prepared

Head chef and staff

Here's how to hold 5 plates in one go.

Salad bar

Kebabs are 70 cm long

Just look at that.

Tahdeeg (crispy bit from the bottom of the pan) prepared with saffron

Inflation means a big wadge of notes are needed to pay for the meal.