Best Persian Restaurants in NYC | Eater NY

"If you talk to Persian people who’ve visited New York, they’ll probably ask if you’ve been to Sofreh. The restaurant opened in 2018, and was an instant classic that’s gained it James Beard nominations. Sofreh is upscale, and above all, confident. Led by Nasim Alikhani, the menu serves Persian classics like the classic pomegranate-walnut-beef or chicken stew fesenjan — instead made with roasted duck breast. Sofreh serves their own “doogh,” a yogurt drink you can find on corner stores all over Iran, topped here with rose petals. Their food isn’t bending to Western tastes; rather, it’s evolving a classic cuisine with the chef’s touch. For Nowruz, the restaurant has a three-course prix fixe menu. The food will be served family style, and include holiday classics." - Samir Ferdowsi