"Next door to sister spot Naroon, is Counter By Naroon. We prefer this daytime Persian cafe to its sibling restaurant because it’s perfect for a coffee catch-up or sit-down lunch in Fitzrovia. Our go-to order is the saffron rice with tender, table tennis-sized meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. Add a couple of salads on the side, like the refreshing mast o khiar or citrussy shirazi chopped salad, and take a seat in the homey courtyard-like area at the back. If you ask nicely, they might get you a portion of the smoky, evening-only mirza ghazemi from next door." - rianne shlebak
