Flavours of Iran
Persian Restaurants in New Zealand
8 places across 4 cities and towns
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Persian food is saffron rice, slow stews (khoresh), charcoal kebabs and fresh herbs, balanced with pomegranate and dried lime.
Persian restaurants in New Zealand are known for kebab platters and crispy tahdig rice.
Across New Zealand we list 8 Persian venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton.
Whether you searched for “iran restaurants”, “Persian food” or “Persian restaurant near me”, this page lists every Persian venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 4 | |
| Christchurch | 2 | |
| Wellington | 1 | |
| Hamilton | 1 |
Signature Persian dishes
Chelow kabab
Saffron rice with kebab
Ghormeh sabzi
Herb and bean stew
Tahdig
Crispy rice crust
Fesenjan
Walnut pomegranate stew
Joojeh kabab
Saffron chicken
Mast-o-khiar
Yoghurt with cucumber
Popular Persian restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Ask for extra tahdig.
- Stews are richer than they look.
- Finish with Persian tea.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Persian restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Persian near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Persian venues with the distance from you.
How many Persian restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 8 Persian venues in 4 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Persian restaurants?
Auckland leads with 4 venues.
What should I order at a Persian restaurant?
Popular choices include chelow kabab, ghormeh sabzi, tahdig and fesenjan.
