Tehran: The Grand Bazaar & Bustling Street Food

When it comes to Tehran, it's impossible to avoid politics and easy to overlook the Iranian city's thriving culinary scene. In our first installment of The MUNCHIES Guide to Tehran, our host Gelareh Kiazand introduces us to the bustling street food offerings in the city.

We begin our journey at the capital city's Grand Bazaar, since that's where commodities first arrive. Gelareh beelines for the market's food stands, where she samples dried fruits and nuts while waiting out the line at Moslem Restaurant, frequented by up to 5,000 kabob connoisseurs daily—well worth the wait for her favorite dish, tah chin. At the more modest and bygone Tajrish Bazaar, she's the proverbial kid in a candy store, wading through copper and carpet vendors in search of sweet snacks, such as grape molasses and lavashak (fruit leather).
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[mongkoktakeaway]

I visited Iran in 2016, on a total whim, didn't know much about it other than good reviews I'd read online. it was the most eye opening thirty days, amazing, rich and full in so many ways. The food, culture, history and the hospitality of the beautiful Persian people is second to none. I can not wait to return one day!!!

[pecelirovucago]

Hello, food and people of Iran 🇮🇷 is magnetic.

At 79 years I am focusing on my first trip to Iran, thanks.

[zulqarnin]

Iran is one of the most beautiful country on Earth hospitality of people is the incredible clean environment and food is so delicious . If this country is sanction free defiantly tourist paradise

[shehzadkhalid]

Iranian dry fruits are very popular in the world.
Iran is a historical and cultural heritage country.

[CardinalKaos]

I really hope one day our two governments can get along well enough that we can travel freely. Persian food is all around mouthwatering and right down my alley. This series is great!!

[krypticencoder]

Iranian culture is so rich with depth. Wonder how would the experience be like for someone visiting and being able to communicate only in English. Appears to be like the people are so warm & hospitable. Must place to visit before I die, just to appreciate the historical and cultural glory. Persian empire is legendary.

[Araxable]

Iran is a beautiful country, with rich culture and literature/history.

[Rosk]

Greetings from Canada ! Can't wait for the next episode... This should be a series; Non Stop Iran Food and Travel show

[jocelynlacang]

How I wish I could visit Iran someday. Iran is beatiful country and rich of delicious food and culture.

[JulieN-vr]

Iran I keep you on my mind, I need to go to see my favorite city Shiraz, Beautiful Iran 🇮🇷 .

[Blecyn]

Food breaks boundaries... one thing that knows no boundaries. I love Asian foods

[dewmee]

Iran is another world for me. It's just a mysterious. When I heared the melody, I feel like in the middle of the past.

[hobbywithethan]

Tehran city is wonderful place to visit... I miss Tehran a lots and also all my friends there. Until we meet again. Thank you for this channel

[m.haslam]

I would love to visit Iran one day in my life. Hospitality, food and culture looks amazing. Insha Allah one day. 🇬🇧

[chennamkulathbhaskaradas]

Yes. Iran is a very beautiful country with great potential. Very glad that India is a friend country.

[denkoxh]

I swear by that tachin, it is the best. First time travelling in Iran in 2017 as an Aussie and the tachin at that restaurant was the best thing ever!

[subhashishbagchi]

The bazar is looking very bustling and vibrant.
GOD! Iranian people are so beautiful
love Iran from India

[watchonly]

What a beautiful people Iove Iran from India... I wish to visit some days

[YASTravelsEatsWell]

Nice, quick tour of the main bazaars! Very informative, a lot of good info on Iranian Street food!

[scenery.postman]

Really amazing and beautiful architecture and culture. I will go there someday and shop at the bazaar. Greetings from Korea!