Dushbara exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Dushbara made with real commitment to chess herbs (dill, parsley, tarragon, mint) and technique. The fragrant and saffron-gilded result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Azerbaijani cuisine reflects Turkic, Persian, and Caucasian influences meeting at a historical crossroads. The a Caspian seafood restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. Xirdalan beer 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.