Tehran Cafe and Restaurant is an Iranian establishment in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, offering traditional Iranian dishes with a focus on kebabs, stews, and rice dishes. Its menu features a variety of grilled foods, traditional dishes, Ash (Iranian soup), and Iranian beverages. Saffron, basmati rice, meat, chicken, and aromatic herbs are among the ingredients used in the restaurant’s dishes.
The kebab section of Tehran Cafe and Restaurant includes Koobideh Kebab, saffron chicken kebab, and grilled beef kebab. Koobideh Kebab is prepared with seasoned ground meat and served as two skewers accompanied by saffron rice and salad. The chicken kebab is made with chicken breast marinated with saffron and is served with rice and a choice of Shirazi salad or the restaurant’s special salad. Grilled beef kebab is another menu option, served with saffron rice and salad.
The main course section includes several Iranian stews and rice dishes. For example, Ghormeh Sabzi is prepared with meat, red kidney beans, and aromatic herbs and is served with rice. Gheimeh Bademjan consists of meat, split peas, and tomato sauce, served with fried eggplant and saffron rice. Fesenjan is also on the menu; it is prepared with chicken and a sauce made from walnuts and pomegranate paste and served alongside basmati rice flavored with saffron. Zereshk Polo with Chicken is another option in this section and consists of chicken cooked in tomato sauce and saffron rice with barberries.
Alongside the main dishes, saffron rice and salad are common accompaniments to kebab meals. Shirazi salad is prepared with cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, and the restaurant’s special salad is another available option. The restaurant’s menu also includes Ash and traditional Iranian tea, which can be ordered as part of a meal or after eating.
For dessert, the menu features options such as Iranian saffron ice cream, Faloodeh, and a combination of Faloodeh with Iranian ice cream. Baklava is also available to order. The beverage selection includes coffee, lemonade, soft drinks, and sparkling water.
According to the official website, the restaurant operates from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Online ordering and table reservations are also available through the restaurant’s website.
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