Nice and airy, the Doorchin has a delicious modern take on Iranian favourites. The soup is elegantly spiced, the yogurt fresh and piquant, and the service friendly. Try the khoresht gheymeh (lamb stew with yellow split peas and preserved lemon).
Restaurant Doorchin
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