How to Pronounce Persian & Mediterranean Dishes
Never feel embarrassed ordering again. Here's your guide to pronouncing every dish on our menu.
Complete Pronunciation Guide
Koobideh
koo-bee-DEH
Ground beef/lamb kebab
Koo as in "cool", bee as in "bee", DEH with emphasis
Ghormeh Sabzi
gor-MEH sahb-ZEE
Herb stew with lamb
Gor rhymes with "more", MEH like "meh", sahb-ZEE
Fesenjan
feh-sen-JAHN
Pomegranate walnut stew
Feh-sen-JAHN with the "j" soft like in French
Tahdig
tah-DEEG
Crispy rice crust
Tah like "ta-da", DEEG rhymes with "league"
Joojeh
JOO-jeh
Saffron chicken kebab
JOO like "juice", jeh soft
Zereshk Polo
zeh-RESHK po-LOW
Barberry rice
Zeh-RESHK po-LOW
Baba Ganoush
BAH-bah gah-NOOSH
Smoky eggplant dip
BAH-bah gah-NOOSH
Fattoush
fah-TOOSH
Lebanese bread salad
Fah-TOOSH, rhymes with "swoosh"
Tabouleh
tah-BOO-leh
Parsley bulgur salad
Tah-BOO-leh
Dolma
DOHL-mah
Stuffed grape leaves
DOHL like "doll", mah
Shawarma
sha-WAR-mah
Spit-roasted meat
Sha-WAR-mah
Hummus
HOOM-us
Chickpea dip
HOOM (not "HUM"), us
Pro Tips
- GH sound: In Persian, "gh" is a soft guttural sound, like a French "r". If unsure, just say "g".
- Emphasis: Persian words usually stress the last syllable.
- Don't worry: Our staff appreciates any effort - and we're happy to help!