Shiraz Food and drinks
Food can represent the rich customs and traditions of a nation, and eating a delicious local meal can create a memorable memory for the tourist. Thus, most of the people are interested in trying traditional dishes when they travel to a new destination. Among the cities in Iran, Shiraz is a destination that every tourist who enters Iran will visit. So, tasting different kinds of Shiraz food can double the fun of visiting this historic city. Moreover, Shiraz traditional dishes are among its most significant tourist attractions.
Here we, as locals, introduce you to the different kinds of traditional Shiraz food, their ingredients, and approximate prices.
Also, you can get more information about the most popular Iranian dishes and their approximate prices on the Persian Food and Drink page.
Shiraz Food and Drinks List
Shiraz Food & Drinks Menu
* The prices are rough and based on a qualified dish served in a popular traditional restaurant in major cities. Usually, the prices are a little lower in casual dining restaurants and in small towns.
- Kalam Polo Shirazi $5
Rice, Shredded Cabbage, Ground Beef, Onion, Fresh Green Vegetables (Parsley, Chives, Persian Basil, Tarragon, Dill, and Leek), Turmeric, Salt, Pepper
- Shekar Polo $4
Rice, Sugar, Saffron, Almonds, Sweet Dried Tangerine Peel, Salt ,Pepper
- Shirazi Polo ( chicken & eggplant Tahchin) $4
Rice, Eggplant, Chicken, Yogurt, Eggs, Cumin, Saffron, Barberry, Other Spices
- Ghanbar Polo (Ghambar Polo) $5
Rice, Meat, Walnut, Raisins, Pomegranate Paste, Onions, Turmeric, Salt & Pepper.
- Shirazi Salad (Salad-e Shirazi) $1
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Dried Mint, verjuice (Lemon Juice or Vinegar), Salt, Black Pepper.
- AAsh Sabzi $2
Rice, Meat, Tarragon, Leek, White Beans, Lentils, Peas, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Onion
- Do Piazeh Aloo $2
Potatoes, Onions, Tomatoes, Tomato paste, Spices
- Khoresht Beh (Ghormeh Beh) - Persian Quince Stew $3
Mutton, Quince, Onion, Saffron, Lemon Juice, Turmeric, Spices, Split Peas (Optional), Sugar (Optional)
- Koofteh Sabzi Shirazi $3
Ground Meat, Vegetables (Parsley, Dill, Leeks, and Tarragon), Chickpeas, Rice, Onion, Walnuts, Soaked Plums or Raisins
- Dampokhtak Shirazi (Shirazi Dampokht) $3
Rice, Carrot, Lentils, Cabbage, Onion, Greens (Dill, Basil, Tarragon and Parsley), Turmeric, Pepper
- Loobia Polo Shirazi (Shevid Loobia) $3
Rice, Black-eyed Bean, Fresh Dill, Saffron
- Faloodeh Shirazi $1
Rice Noodles, Sugar, Rosewater, Lemon Juice or Sour Cherry Syrup
- Rob Polo $3
Rice, Pomegranate Paste (Rob-e Anar), Raisins, Walnuts, Onions, Saffron
- Ash-e Anar (Pomegranate soup) $2
Pomegranate Juice, Minced Meat, Split Peas, Rice, Vegetables (Leek, Parsley, Coriander, Dill and Spinach), Onion, Turmeric, Spices
- Masghati $2
Starch, Cardamom, Sugar, Saffron, Oil, Pistachios, Almonds, Rosewater