My Persian Kitchen - Cambridge

Aygün Q.

Inititally I was hesitant to order from here, as there are not many Persians in Cambridge, and was afraid that it would not be suitable for someone like me, who is from Tabriz, Iran and was scared it would be more for a western palate, the food is authentic, and I beg of you if you wish to try real Persian food, order from here!
I placed the order the night before as ordering requires 24 hour notice, I ordered Kashk-e-Bademjan (an eggplant dish that is topped with kashk-which is a sort of dried yogurt). Often many restaurants in the UK do not make this in house or cut corners, this was not the case for this, it was freshly made, warm, and the oil used to top the dish was of high quality. The eggplant itself had a lovely pleasant texture, that truly shows that it is homecooked food. I also ordered Sholezard, which is a Persian Saffron-Rosewater rice pudding, the texture was perfect, not too runny or and not too thick, with the perfect amount of almonds and cinnamon on top, a true homemade tasting sholezard. I also received Bastani Safrani, which is Persian ice cream and I was pleasantly suprised to see it had the frozen clotted cream, which is really rare to find even in Iran unless you go to a pretty expensive gelato store! I also ordered their homemade quince jam, something I have missed dearly from my beloved Iran. It contains cardamom and rosewater, while I have yet to try it with bread. The aroma is strong of Quince and a relatively passionate cardamom note with a hint of floral at the end. I tried it with a spoon and I remembered breakfasts I would have with my grandparents. The quince pieces are still there, soft and juicy, the taste is as beautiful to its aroma in a sense the cardamom is more muted compared to its aroma, but gives it a lovely fragrance in the mouth, and the rosewater comes at the end. The quince is absolutely lovely, I am going to have to try their other jams, the food is authentic, delicious and felt as if I had received food from grandma packed delicately in a parcel, but I must admit the jams are better than my maman’s (grandma)! Will be ordering from here regularly!

zahra D.

I absolutely love this place! The food is not only delicious but also made with fresh, organic ingredients they grow and harvest themselves on their own farm — and you can really taste the difference. Every bite feels like it’s made with love and care. Such a unique and wholesome experience that you don’t find in many places these days. Highly recommend if you’re after authentic Persian flavors and a beautiful farm-to-table experience!

Hilda

My Persian Kitchen is a hidden gem in Cambridge!

The food is absolutely delicious with full of Persian flavours that remind you of home. Every dish is cooked with care and tastes freshly made.
I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone who misses home. They’re also so kind, and the customer service is GREAT!😍

Viviana F.

Our lunch was a real success, my guests were amazed by the quality of your food, everything was so tasty and delicious! The portions didn't last long!! Half of the guests had run the half marathon, so by the end of the day we had finished almost everything (just some rice was leftover, but we fried it with some veggie and eggs the day after and was still delicious!)

Thanks again for making our party a success!

We'll definitely come back for more 😀

X

240327 Homely light Persian meal. I discovered the mysterious Persian kitchen passing by its mini van :3 and have been for following it since. Finally at the pop up!

My friend and I adored the tomato eggplant dip (Mirza Ghasemi) . Very flavorful and harmonious, with a lovely aroma of smoked paprika. The cucumber salad is also balanced and refreshing.

The Ghormeh Sabzi lamb has a deep dried lime flavor, quite uncommon in the UK. The met is a little dry but still tender. The broth isn’t too oily. The bread is alright, nothing special, while the rice is fluffy and nice. Hope I can have some tahdig in it.

The vegetarian Baghala Ghatogh choice tastes good too. Although my friend isn’t used to the mushy sticky okra and bean texture, I enjoyed it.

Last but not least, the dessert is a real gem. Beautifully presented with rose petals and pistachio. Both the cheesecake and graham base are airy and not heavy at all (unlike the typical New York cheese cake). It comes with light raspberry flavor and a delightful savory taste rather than overpowering sweetness. Dangerously addictive.

Maybe 90% of Cambridge’s Persian community are gathering here tonight XD

It’s hard to get Persian food in Cambridge and even in London there aren’t many options. So this is the rare chance to satisfy some cravings— now hungry for more beautiful dishes.

Imogen C.

Absolutely delicious! I have ordered from My Persian Kitchen twice now and both times the food has been outstanding. The menu offers a diverse range of high quality Persian dishes with big portions. Very friendly service and accommodate all dietary needs. Cannot recommend enough!

Zachary L. Z. (.

We celebrated my brother-in-law's family birthday dinner at the Persian Supper Club.

Everyone loved the food (I'm half-Persian and I strongly recommend).

Such a lovely night, great food & wonderful generosity by Abig & Cyrus.

Jamie M.

Thank god there’s some Persian food in Cambridge. That lamb kofteh was as good as I’ve had elsewhere and the chicken walnut stew was rich and delicious. Definitely will be trying again and would love to see some more grilled meats on the menu I.e. saffron chicken, lamb neck, chicken wings etc….