Tahchinbar

The 38 Best Restaurants in Markham, Ontario | Eater

"It’s telling that this import’s first foray outside of Iran is in Markham — but it’s hardly surprising. The Persian/Iranian community in Markham and Richmond Hill has exploded over the past few years, and many flock to this humble little eatery for a true taste of home. The specialty here, of course, are tahchins, or baked rice cakes. Iranians have a serious love affair with these bulbous, saffron-hued pucks, whose crunchy outer shells come stuffed with your choice of ghormeh sabzi (a herbaceous beef stew), bademjan (an eggplant stew with beef and dried lemon), boneless veal, or chicken. They all come garnished with tart-sweet barberries. There’s even a macaroni tahdig: pasta, ground beef, and tomato sauce baked into a crispy puck of pan-fried potato. The sparkling saffron drink with lime and rose flower is a fave among regulars. [$]" - Faiyaz Kara