Shomal Restaurant

Shomal Restaurant in Frankfurt is one of the city’s Iranian dining establishments, focusing on the cuisine of Northern Iran as well as a selection of widely recognized Iranian dishes. The name “Shomal” means “North of Iran,” and in its own presentation, the establishment aligns itself with the culinary culture of Northern Iran. The restaurant is located on Höhenstraße in the Nordend district of Frankfurt, and its menu is a combination of Northern dishes, kebabs, Iranian stews, and traditional appetizers.

One of the distinct sections of the menu is dedicated to Northern Iranian cuisine. *Baghali Ghatogh* (a stew made with fava beans, dill, garlic, and egg) served with saffron rice is one such option. *Morgh-e Torsh* (sour chicken) is also on the menu and is served with Iranian rice. *Dizi*, *Mahi Kateh* (fish with steamed rice), and dishes like *Fesenjan* and daily stews are also among the menu selections. For seafood enthusiasts, salmon with saffron rice and *Dorade* (sea bream) are also offered.

The restaurant’s kebab section includes Kabab Koobideh, Joojeh, Chenjeh, Joojeh Soltani, Chenjeh Soltani, and Shishlik. A mixed kebab platter, featuring several types of skewers in a single meal, is also available. Kebabs are usually served with Iranian rice and grilled tomatoes. *Joojeh Nardooni* is another menu item, prepared with marinated chicken, rice, and a pomegranate-based sauce.

In the appetizer section, customers can order items such as Mirza Ghasemi, Kashk-e Bademjan, Zeytoon Parvardeh, and Mast-o-Moosir (yogurt with shallots). The appetizer platter is a combination of several of these items served with walnuts and Iranian bread. Shirazi salad, green salad, and chicken salad are available alongside main dishes. Pickled garlic (*Torshi Sir*) and other Iranian condiments can also be ordered as an accompaniment.

Shomal Restaurant operates beyond lunch and dinner hours; its menu also features an Iranian breakfast section. The breakfast includes eggs, cheese, walnuts, butter, dates, honey, fruit, Iranian tea, and bread. *Haleem* is on the menu, and *Kalleh Pacheh* (a traditional sheep’s head and trotter stew) is another traditional dish offered on a limited basis on specific days.

The establishment also provides services for ceremonies and celebrations, offering the possibility of preparing special dishes for large events and ordering items outside the standard menu. For small celebrations and birthdays of up to 15 people, the restaurant offers exclusive space reservations. Ordering birthday cakes and cakes suitable for events is another service provided by Shomal Restaurant.

Shomal Restaurant is located at Höhenstraße 12, 60385 Frankfurt. With its focus on Northern Iranian cuisine, kebabs, traditional dishes, Iranian breakfast, and event services, it stands as one of the notable Iranian dining options in Frankfurt’s Nordend district.