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    The kebabs come off a grill tucked inside a Persian grocery store in Longwood, which tells you most of what you need to know about the prices. Beef koobideh and chicken skewers arrive with saffron rice, and you can ask for barberries, grilled peppers, and lavash to round it out properly. The shallot-yogurt dip from the refrigerated case handles any leftover bread. Bastani and faloodeh close things out the right way.

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    • Beef koobideh

      “Beef koobideh and chicken kebabs are perpetual faves, especially when served with Samin Nosrat-worthy saffron-scented rice.”

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    • Chicken kebabs

      “Beef koobideh and chicken kebabs are perpetual faves, especially when served with Samin Nosrat-worthy saffron-scented rice.”

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    • Bastani

      “Bastani (pistachio-saffron ice cream) and faloodeh (semi-frozen rice noodles in rose water syrup) are worthy, homemade endings.”

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    • Faloodeh

      “Bastani (pistachio-saffron ice cream) and faloodeh (semi-frozen rice noodles in rose water syrup) are worthy, homemade endings.”

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