Alborz
After a pleasant Turkish dinner at Turquoise Grill in Houston last year, followed by countless shawarma lunches at a cheap cafe on Durant this semester, I figure I should venture eastward and attack Iran, with a fork. The first target is 5 blocks away: Alborz Restaurant.
Take a look at the old menu to get an idea, but there are more items on the real menu, and the actual price is roughly two times higher. Being carnivorous as I am, I couldn’t resist the sound of a lamb shank with baghali polo (green rice with dill and lima beans) (pictured above). Ignorant me, I didn’t know the lamb shank was so little. It’s just about the size of a big turkey leg. Slow cooked in a vegetable stew, it’s more tender than deep fried turkey (which I had for an early Thanksgiving dinner). According to the far-eastern tongue, the stew fell short by at least a teaspoon of sodium chloride and a tablespoon of sucrose, per lamb shank. The polo (basmati rice), however, tastes slightly salty. It makes a dish alone. Each grain is slender and bare, the miniscule fibrous texture is simply lovely.
Mudpie got the better dish of the two: chicken fesenjoon (chicken in pomegranate-walnut stew), also served with basmati rice. I should mention that on every table there’s a jar of filled with mysterious maroon sumac powder, that looks most like some kind of aromatic sand accompanying a Yankee candle, and tastes somewhat like the pomegranate sauce. (We asked the waiter, but we couldn’t understand his answer, so we just nodded to make him happy. We finally found its name online.) Pomegranates grow well in hot, desiccant climate, (the grocery stores here were flooded with them last summer during the drought), is that why it is the central condiment in the Middle East? It can be quite acrid, but in moderation the pomegranate sauce gives a tinkling delight. Come on, FritoLay, what are you waiting for? Make this flavor.
Summary:
Dinner for two: $35 (with tax and before tip). The interior bathes in cozy light and delicate atmosphere, with white table cloth and well-dressed customers. The pita bread for appetizer was plenty, but of low quality. 3.5 stars for presentation, 2 stars for food. We ended the night with a bratwurst to fill up the salt quota.
Address: (not to be confused with the one in Texas or the one in Del Mar)
Alborz Restaurant
2142 Center Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
You are my inspiration, I possess few blogs and sometimes run out from brand :). “Truth springs from argument amongst friends.” by David Hume.
1Usually I don’t learn post on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, very nice post.
2Hello there! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website? I’m getting fed up of WordPress because I’ve had issues with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be great if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.
3I enjoy the efforts you have put in this, appreciate it for all the great articles.
4I have read a few just right stuff here. Certainly worth bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you put to make one of these fantastic informative website.
5I like this post, enjoyed this one thanks for putting up. “The basis of optimism is sheer terror.” by Oscar Wilde.
6I see something genuinely special in this website .
7whoah this weblog is magnificent i really like reading your articles. Keep up the good paintings! You recognize, lots of individuals are hunting around for this information, you can help them greatly.
8Some genuinely fantastic info , Glad I discovered this.
9Would you be keen on exchanging links?
10I happen to be commenting to let you understand what a terrific encounter my cousin’s princess developed checking yuor web blog. She realized several things, with the inclusion of what it is like to possess an ideal coaching style to have many others clearly master specified hard to do subject matter. You undoubtedly surpassed my expected results. I appreciate you for displaying those insightful, healthy, edifying and also unique guidance on this topic to Jane.
11hi!,I really like your writing so a lot! percentage we communicate extra about your post on AOL? I require an expert in this house to resolve my problem. Maybe that is you! Having a look ahead to look you.
12Unquestionably believe that which you said. Your favorite justification seemed to be on the net the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while people consider worries that they just do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people could take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
13I dugg some of you post as I cogitated they were very beneficial very helpful
14I have been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles or weblog posts on this sort of space . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this site. Reading this information So i am glad to show that I have an incredibly excellent uncanny feeling I discovered just what I needed. I most for sure will make certain to don’t omit this website and provides it a glance on a constant basis.
15obviously like your web-site but you need to check the spelling on several of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very bothersome to tell the truth nevertheless I will surely come back again.
16Well I really enjoyed studying it. This tip procured by you is very practical for proper planning.
17I always was concerned in this topic and still am, thankyou for posting.
18Hey there! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after reading through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back frequently!
19Hello, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, great blog!
20Wow, wonderful blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is magnificent, as well as the content!
21Undeniably believe that that you said. Your favorite reason appeared to be on the web the easiest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I certainly get irked while folks think about concerns that they just do not understand about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also outlined out the whole thing with no need side-effects , other folks can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thank you
22Some truly nice stuff on this internet site, I like it.
23Outstanding post, I think people should acquire a lot from this website its rattling user genial.
24I have read some excellent stuff here. Certainly value bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how much effort you place to create the sort of fantastic informative website.
25Hello there, just became alert to your blog via Google, and found that it is really informative. I’m going to be careful for brussels. I will appreciate when you proceed this in future. A lot of people will likely be benefited from your writing. Cheers!
26Hey, you used to write excellent, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your tremendous writings. Past few posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!
27Real instructive and great anatomical structure of articles, now that’s user genial (:.
28As I web-site possessor I believe the content material here is rattling fantastic , appreciate it for your efforts. You should keep it up forever! Best of luck.
29I was just searching for this info for a while. After six hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your site. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this kind of informative sites in top of the list. Generally the top sites are full of garbage.
30You can certainly see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to mention how they believe. Always follow your heart.
31Some really nice and useful information on this web site, likewise I conceive the pattern contains superb features.
32Well I sincerely enjoyed studying it. This information procured by you is very constructive for good planning.
33Wonderful blog! Do you have any tips for aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you suggest starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m completely confused .. Any tips? Kudos!
34Valuable information. Fortunate me I discovered your website unintentionally, and I’m stunned why this accident didn’t took place earlier! I bookmarked it.
35Its fantastic as your other blog posts : D, thankyou for putting up.
36Utterly written written content, Really enjoyed reading.
37This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article.
38I’d have to verify with you here. Which is not one thing I normally do! I take pleasure in reading a put up that will make people think. Also, thanks for permitting me to remark!
39I very thankful to find this internet site on bing, just what I was looking for : D too saved to favorites.
40Hi, Neat post. There is a problem with your site in internet explorer, would check this… IE still is the market leader and a large portion of people will miss your magnificent writing due to this problem.
41I’m not sure why but this web site is loading very slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a problem on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.
42There are some fascinating closing dates in this article however I don’t know if I see all of them center to heart. There may be some validity but I’ll take hold opinion till I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want extra! Added to FeedBurner as properly
43Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your web-site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you’ve on this blog. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found simply the information I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across. What a great site.
44Howdy I am so glad I found your website, I really found you by mistake, while I was researching on Aol for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say kudos for a tremendous post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all at the minute but I have bookmarked it and also added your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a lot more, Please do keep up the superb work.
45I truly enjoy studying on this website , it holds fantastic content. “Sometime they’ll give a war and nobody will come.” by Carl Sandburg.
46This design is steller! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) Excellent job. I really loved what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!
47Woh I enjoy your blog posts, saved to fav! .
48Greetings! I’ve been following your website for some time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the good job!
49My brother suggested I might like this website. He was entirely right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine just how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!
50