Mantu exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Mantu made with real commitment to saffron and technique. The fragrant and warming result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

kabuli pallow rice is the national dish, traditionally cooked for the most important occasions. The a teahouse on the Silk Road route was exactly right for this kind of eating. doogh was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.