First time trying Qutab — completely converted

I had never tried Qutab before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The richly layered taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. quince is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a traditional Azerbaijani home dinner setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. tea drinking is a ritual — black tea served in armudu pear-shaped glasses accompanies every social encounter. My server recommended Xirdalan beer alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Qutab. Outstanding first encounter.