Due to the prevalence of vegetarian shapes, it may not be possible to draw very clear boundaries. But in general, direct meat is not eaten in all definitions and usually falls into the categories of vegetarian, vegan, raw vegetarian, and various other types, depending on the tastes and thoughts of people and their purpose in this lifestyle.

Usually, after changing the diet from carnivorous to vegetarian, the variety in vegetarian foods is more limited for people, and vegetarian restaurants of Tehran host those who need to spend hours outdoors with different food variations. Fortunately, due to the increasing popularity of vegetarianism, the number of vegetarian restaurants in Tehran is increasing every day.

Here we introduce 9 Tehran vegetarian restaurants from the past and present for more familiarity.

Zamin restaurant

One of the best Tehran vegetarian restaurants is Zamin Restaurant, in the west, in the area of Gharb town, which has a menu of all kinds of burgers, kebabs, and pizzas with the slogan of completely vegetarian food. It also has a vegetarian food store where you can find gluten-free crackers and other plant-based items.

Ananda restaurant

Ananda Restaurant combines vegetarian and traditional cuisine, and the unique feature of this restaurant is its different green space in the middle of this crowded city. This restaurant is located in Ekhtiarieh Street, Tehran

Iranian Artist Forum restaurant

A restaurant that started in 1979 to promote a healthy food culture. This restaurant is very popular among old vegetarians and even meat-eaters, due to its high-quality food and varied menu, as well as Iranian food. This restaurant is located in Taleghani Mousavi North Street and is well-known among Tehran vegetarian restaurants.

Charmiz restaurant

Charmiz is located on Hafez Street in a busy neighborhood in terms of traffic. This small restaurant with an intimate and friendly environment usually has its regular customers and it is generally crowded at noon. Along with Italian cuisine, this restaurant is famous for its kinds of pasta.

Pure restaurant

Pure can be introduced among Tehran vegetarian restaurants. This popular modern restaurant, along with hearty food, has a breakfast menu on Thursdays and Fridays. The staff of this restaurant is fluent in English and can host non-Persian speaking guests with full explanations.

Navaye Ghazaye pak restaurant

This relatively newly established vegetarian restaurant which is located on Beheshti Street and is very similar to the old cafes with its pleasant wooden decoration, and as its name suggests, you can understand what kinds of food it offers.

Khoshbin restaurant

Among the Tehran vegetarian restaurants, Khoshbin is especially popular due to its Gilani foods. This restaurant is known to the people of Tehran as Hassan Rashti and there is another branch of the same name in Rasht. This simple and old place on North Saadi Street hosts dear vegetarians every day.

Tilit restaurant

Tilit Restaurant has a combination of traditional and modern style with a variety of meat and vegetable menus. As the name of this restaurant indicates, its main dish is Abgoosht, which is different from Dizi and regular Abgooshts ever, and natural pottery dishes that feel completely traditional is used in this restaurant. To experience the taste of the food of this restaurant, go to Saadi Street in Tehran, and create a lasting memory.

Quinoa Healthy food restaurant

A restaurant in the north of Tehran with a modern and lovely atmosphere that serves meat dishes along with vegetarian food, which means that this restaurant is not only for vegetarians and has a special menu for both groups.

Written by Maryam Rahimi

Source: DPL Journal