Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Cafe in Iran!! Isfahan Street Food and Bazaar Tour!!
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As I continued traveling south through Iran, my road trip took me to the incredible city of Isfahan. Join me as I explore Isfahan and have Iranian street food in an amazing local bazaar!
Isfahan is considered by many to be the most beautiful city in Iran. It was also the capital of the Persian Empire! The city really flourished between the 9th and 18th centuries!
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My friend Mr. Taster and I would be heading to Azadegan Teahouse in Haj Mirza Alley for some food, but we’d be starting our tour of the city at the Grand Mosque, or Friday Mosque, which dates back to the early 17th century.
The mosque is massive and beautiful and has some of the biggest domes in the world! The blues and yellows reminded me a lot of the colors and architecture I saw in Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan. The mosque has four knaves, or entrances. This type of architecture first came about in the 11th century. Only one of them had minarets-two of them.
The knaves are places for people to congregate. Between the columns, colors, and architecture, they’re absolutely stunning!
Then, we we left and headed to the Grand Bazaar nearby. I could see vendors selling gorgeous and intricate Persian carpets and table runners. The gentleman in the shop gave me a wonderful gift for free!
Further on, we found more table runners and pillow covers. I watched him make a design on one of them. He placed a large stamp in some ink and had to be very precise when stamping the cloth!
The quality of the table runners was so high. I loved them. I decided to take one home with me! I loved the bright colors and bought it for $90 USD, but he gave me a 10% discount!
Next, we found a ship selling shisha bubblers. I also saw copper cups and tools for drinking and making coffee, as well as small, decorative boxes.
Then, I saw some incredible copper plates made by an artisan. It takes him a day to tap out the designs on the plates. I also bought some earrings, two necklaces, and a bracelet. They’re all handmade. The craftsmanship was unbelievable!
Next, we visited a shop where they had an entire vase full of saffron. They gave me some saffron for free as a gift! In another shop, I saw a cute jewelry box. The man who makes them is so talented, his work has been featured in a museum in Los Angeles!
Along the way, I stopped by a vendor selling Iran soccer jerseys. I’d never seen a bazaar with so many craft vendors! There was another doing incredible tile work, paintings, and more. I bought some horoscope tiles for myself and family before visiting a shop called Tooba Gem Gallery selling gemstones.
The man gifted me a turquoise ring. It was so beautiful. Their kindness made me want to cry!
From there, we arrived at Azadegan Teahouse. It’s a narrow teahouse that’s famous because its walls and ceiling are covered in paintings, and and antiques! After I entered, a group of local women invited me over to teach me some Farsi!
We started with a salty and minty yogurt drink called doogh and a crispy, syrupy sweet called gooshfil. The sweetness and sourness worked together well! The gooshfil reminded me of jalebi!
Then, they brought out eggplant, lavash, pickled veg, curd, spinach, lemon, crispy onions, and more. You put the curd on the eggplant and eat it with the eggplant. It was amazing! It was a delicious roasted eggplant sandwich!
Finally, we finished with some amazing saffron tea!
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This video almost brought tears to my eyes . Iranian are very welcoming and generous people but unfortunately, politics and governments put walls between nations. Awesome job David and Mr.Taster
@saharahadi5065
Жыл бұрын
People are people
27:21 Armenians have been living in Ispahan for 450 years (as merchants, etc.) and have kept all their traditions such as language, religion, etc. but they couldn't resist the FOOD haha! Persian food as you see is on another level.. Love to Iran from an Iranian Armenian
@mihrdat
Жыл бұрын
We are proud in Isfahan to have such a nice fusion of cultures with our beloved Armenian population. If Iran is a gold ring, then Armenians are diamonds sitting on the top
I CANT BELIEVE HOW MANY TALENTED FRIENDLY PPL ARE IN THE SHOP,EVERYTHING WAS GORGEOUS I DONT KNOW HOW YOU PICKED SOMETHING OUT ,ID WANT IT ALL!!!!!!,THE COPPERWORK,THE TABLE RUNNERS JUST INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND JUST THE PEOPLE SOOO FRIENDLY AND HARD WORKING!!!!!MR.TASTER IS ALWAYS AN ACE !!!!!JUST AN INCREDIBLE VIDEO!!!!!I COULD GO ON FOR HOURS ABOUT HOW WONDERFUL IT WAS!!!!!!✌😜🥰😍❤💕🤗👍💙GREAT JOB
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Loved this bazaar! ❤
Iran 🇮🇷 is top must visit country on my travel bucket list...love u Iran
@X4N-TV
Жыл бұрын
We will be happy if you come ♥️💖
Iran is amazing place with welcoming people ❤️❤️
The Grand Mosque is so beautiful. You can feel the history the moment you approach it. Just imagine all these centuries so many people entered . The beauty of this is just no words really. The door also is amazing craftsmanship. Just wow. That's interesting to know the design was meant for the Lord and Prophet. Very nice to know the meaning. I would really love to see this. So many people worship here. I am glad to be able to see and hear the history. As you start to walk to the dome just so big and what skill to have built this. The echo when singing I can see how it rings and you would be feeling this vibrate through your body when so many people here. Just amazing!! The Grand Bazaar I so would take some carpets would have to ship them back. I love Persian artwork! I so wish people would take the time to see hear know how much people all over the world and Iran are so nice. Not all are like government People are beautiful all over the world .And its been so nice to see so many nice people in Iran. Bless you. Just awesome to watch the way they start to make the carpet!! Wow. I so want so many carpets and table clothes so beautiful!! I could go crazy bringing home so many things lol. I love the hand painted boxes so beautiful. Beautiful copper work!! He's so talented . Wow. I could spend hrs. just looking and getting special items to bring home . Saffron!! is a must to try. I love how its used so much in Iranian food. So nice they give you some for gift ♥ That is some amazing work to put all that strips wood and make a design. So beautiful!! I love crafts so much lovely people making things. I know I have said a lot here, but I'm amazing and blown away. How nice they gave you that ring . Now we see where you got it from that is so kind and special. Bless them. Deeper meaning to know about your ring now. That's the biggest Bazar I have ever seen. Now for some food! Food looks amazing would try all of it. Nice meal after a wonderful Day. Thanks for the Trip!!! Blessings ♥♥♥
What an awesome video of you and Mr Taster and the awesome people of Iran. Watching this video made me very emotional, thank you David and Mr Taster 💖💖💖💖💖
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤❤❤
ایران زنده باد 🇮🇷
Fascinating architecture .. the city is dynamic and unique .. good job filming the details ..
Ali is marvelous. I saw him in other videos, he's humble, witty, humorous, and has manners of a gentleman.
David how exquisite the jewelry, the table runners, pillows, rugs. Not to mention the food. How very blessed you are to experience different beautiful cultures and the food. What an amazing gift. And the people are so generous and respectful. I hope you woyld go to Israel. Always wanted to go and explore history and their cuisine. Thank you. My dream is to meet you and Mr Taster. People change the lives of others. What joy to learn of other cultures
Thanks as always David. Great to see the stunning architecture and all the magnificent Iranian craft/art in Isfahan. Greetings to Mr Taster!
Great channel! Amazing tour of foods from around the world! So fantastic!
Istarahat der aramesh, RIP beautiful Anthony Bourdain we all love you. A true special Soul! A Legend!💖💖💖💖
@jamjar1948
Жыл бұрын
@Yusuf GökTürk San Yalanchisan vs Savadsizsan. You are a liar and illiterate person. Iran is an Iranian country.
@user-hm8wq6fo9j
Жыл бұрын
@Yusuf GökTürk Just for your info ----> Iran is not an Arab country nor are the Iranian people Arab
David, you’re the best! You show the world the true Iran: beautiful architecture, delicious food, great souvenirs, very kind people, and Persian hospitality. As a Persian/Esfahani person, I say Merci!
WE IRANIANS LOVE YOU ALL ARROUND THE WORLD >>>> DONT FORGET THAT !!!
Im from esfahan and i've never seen esfahan like this , hope you had a good time here and thanks to sharing this ❤
@JudyT868
Жыл бұрын
Ali Hadi: isn't it amazing that we can be born in a country and still have a lot to see and learn about it no matter how long we live there?🇹🇹🇨🇦
@alihadi995
Жыл бұрын
@@JudyT868 exactly 😍👌👌
Love the shopping!! Iranian people are so kind... would love to go to Iran someday!!
Amazing place and delicious food
Wow David: Another amazing video. Really great artisanal products and to actually see how they are made, awesome. I have to say though that I really look forward to the tour of the city. The food, to me now is secondary. I am more into the history and to hear Ali singing, it sounded like a choir because of the echo. The people are very nice and welcoming and accommodating. Now we finally saw where you got the ring. Made me emotional as well so I can imagine how you felt. The people are so generous. All the things that you either paid for or were given would have cost you thousands of dollars in North America. People don't realize that you get what you give and if you treat others with kindness and respect, you get it back. David, well done. Waiting for the next one. Blessings 🙏🕊️💗🇹🇹🇨🇦
@alihadi995
Жыл бұрын
Best comment 😍
@JudyT868
Жыл бұрын
@@alihadi995 thank you very much. I am really more interested in the history of the places that David visited. Like I said, the food is secondary now. I don't think people realize that these ancient buildings were built by hand and not all the modern day machinery they use now. Everything is so intricate and meticulously designed and with meaning. I appreciate very much what David is doing because I am learning a lot, in the meantime, doing my own research. Thank you again.🙏🕊️🇹🇹🇨🇦
@Davidsbeenhere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciate it ❤
Everything looks Amazing including the Food, Yummy!
IRAN THE GREAT from japan
Such astounding design, Wow!! When that gentleman stated the prayer out loud, his voice was able to echo throughtout the building WITHOUT a loud speaker and thats exaclty how it was around the 1600s when that place flourished. That "Golden Age of Islam" (8th Century - 14th Century) was something else I tell ya!...It contriubted to so much to our Art, Science, Tech, Philosophy and etc.
@hasratsabit2976
Жыл бұрын
Just an FYI, what he was reciting was a poem from Rumi. It wasn’t a prayer.
@harrisa6235
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@@hasratsabit2976 👍🏻👍🏻😘
lovely IRAN💖💖💖💖
Amazing architecture!!🤩
thank you David, i LOVED your Iran trip. So nice to see that it still kept its old charm
ایران سرزمین فرهنگ وهنر و غذاهای لذیذ🌸🌷👌
We love love love love your show in Iran everyone of them fantastic you and Mr taster fun to watch Las Vegas 🖐️👍♥️♥️🇺🇸💐🌹❤️
Omg so beautiful for sure!! 💕
David I enjoy this video. The beauty and the art work. So unique. Your special gifts, shows the hospitality and love from the people. Eggplant looks so delicious. Thank you again ❤❤
I just got back the sound so I am going to watch it now. Comments to come after🇹🇹🇨🇦
Long Live IRAN ❤️
i cant believe im early for a video for once . i only wish you could have visited "Arak" its my hometown. i was born and raised there before i moved to the US. its a beautiful place just live everywhere else in Iran. and i love seeing the incredible hospitality and generosity of the people. it makes me feel proud. great video as always.
Woooow...iran is amazing. I love it
Wow this is honestly one of your best videos ever!
I'm definitely with David regarding shopping. Whenever I travel abroad I always buy a few stuff not only to support the local economy a little but also for personal feel-good factor, as well as something to remember the place by. Wonderful video thank you.
Shop till you drop !! Good for you to support the artists and vendors,your gifts will bring lots of smiles🇨🇦🇨🇦♥️👍
IRAN❤❤
@systemonsystematon2323
Жыл бұрын
❤🇮🇷🇮🇷🇮🇷♥ I love my Country IRAN
Simply love it. The food and the handicraft Awesome.
I recently baught an iranian carpet and it is so beautiful. Beautiful people with hospitality make deep impact in hearts. Great work David and love for Mr. Taster.
The guy doing the art work is very skilled. His work is beautiful as is the Mosque. carpets utensils. Also I like how you always get gifts for your daughters and niece. Very nice of you. As usual another awesome and amazing video. Thanks, stay safe travels.
OMG that workmanship is outstanding. Wow!!!!! I would spend all my money in there.
Am planning a long trip to Iran since long time. My interests are food,. People, culture and history if Iran. Being Christian like to explore places , culture and food connected with Armenian and other Christians in Iran. I had Iranian friend while working in middle East long back. Iranians are hard working, innovative and friendly people in my opinion. They're also being persecuted from people within and outside of Iran. God bless. Greetings from India 🇮🇳 and Philippines 🇸🇽💟💟💟💟😎👍
This is amazing!!!! a lot of beautiful stuff that I like.
I just love this. David thank you for taking us with you. Beautiful!
David I love the music always have I listen to Ravi Shankar have seen him in person many moons ago. 🇺🇸☮️
I really want to see you'r familly's reaction to this gifts from iran :D
@maybeyou8942
Жыл бұрын
Ow i forgot they already seen those xD
Isfahan is life Isfahan is heart ishan is half world Isfahan is love have nice time in my city
Amazing video. Thanks David!❤️
This was the highlight of my morning! I so enjoyed this.
Another great episode, the music, the craftsmanship, the architecture , the food, wow! It felt like I was there, amazing work brother!
Persian food is perfect
Salam David! Another awesome video
Fantastic video. Thanks Eric.
As an Iranian who is away from home for a long time, this video almost brought tear in my eyes. Thanks Dave for not just being focused on food side of your travel to my beautiful country and showing bazar, shops, etc. and encouraging tourists to shop when they are visiting new places. It really deserves if you dedicate a time to make a video just about your experience traveling to Iran, people, culture, safety, etc. . God bless
David u r too kind and and and good person , thanks for making our tired days brighter with ur videos , jokes and happy face .
Nice to see you having fun! Enjoy your trip and eat a lot of good food. Eat some for me too. 🤣💯🥰
Wow really enjoyed! Great art, architecture, food…..
Fantastic video. Well Done, David.
great. i hope gov. of Iran will keep watching/supporting these small industries and handcrafts so it never fall apart because of inflation or any other market reasons. it's one of country treasures.
I am simply in awe..the people, the architecture and the beautiful skills of the the builders and artists of such lovely things the food is a given we know its delicious.great video and adventure..much love..one love..respect.as always all praise goes to our High King..
I would like a rug. The table cloths are breathtaking. Excellent prices.
wow that was amazing!!
Another food video 🌷🌷🌷
Thanks David for a travel back in the memory lane......❤😊
omg...those textiles! What a deal😮 I'd be walking out with the store! I mean, $90us for one of those? So much work (especially the ones with borders that are all done by hand!) I really need to go here...such a beautiful place and people.
David, I really admire your ability to seamlessly mingle with people in Iran despite the animosities between the USA and Iran at political level. It is really amazing the way the ordinary Iranians accept you as a guest and honor you for being there. You have the gift of winning hearts and minds of people, even in Iran. You are pure from within and people sense it and react in a loving way. Keep it up, David.
Nice video thank You 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹ممنون🇮🇷
So that’s where you got the ring!!!i think this is my favorite of your videos so far.
Wonderfull
Isfahan beautiful
loved it!
Lots of love from INDIA
David ur really seems enjoying it , hope u can next time come with more vblogers and make all into one footage touring around ,
Wow the chess boards 😍😍😍
Lol, so many beautiful giftsss
I love your videos that correlate cultural education ❤️🌹👑
Amazing Isfahan!
Very nice.. Love from india
David, great video and love your turban.
Mr. Taster (Hamid) seems like such a good guy, and he adores David and feeding David! He's too funny when he gets all close to the camera and makes funny food faces 🤪
Awesome
Wooooow Amazing Beautiful..
Food is mouth watering 🤤
Your best vid!!!
Woow very nice
Love the Iranian designs
the sizes looked more like for bedsheets than table runners. but very beautiful for sure. amazing stuff.
Perfect thanks 💖💖🌺👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌👌
David u are great..u deserve all the best God bless you.
Proud of my sweet lovely Iranian people
Mr. Taster❤❤😍
Amazing
hadir nyimak kembali kawanku semuga channelnya semakin berkembang dan semuga semakin sukses amin👍🤲
آفرین👌
Nice deal . Worth every penny
Beautiful 🙏
Yuuuumy gooshfielllll❤❤❤❤❤
Love from iran ❤❤❤❤❤
You should show us what's it like on a Friday prayer day 👍👍👍