Persian Cup, a restaurant in Ain al-Mreisseh, Beirut. (Credit: Cordon Courtine/L'Orient Today)
Tucked away in Ain al-Mreisseh, just below Gefinor, Persian Cup is rather hard to find. But find it you must, as it is one gem you will be delighted to discover. It is a truly authentic Persian cuisine restaurant, founded by Mehrnaz Motamedi Dimachkie, the executive chef. The storyAlthough she has a degree in graphic design, she ventured into the restaurant business by participating in local cooking festivals, followed by her own food delivery service in February 2019. In 2020, she partnered with Nivine Maktabi, known for Oumnia boutique, and together they launched their dine-in location, which seats about 30 patrons. Their specialty is kabab and their kabab master is Chef Majid Norozi.The interiorThe restaurant is cozy and comfortable, with a simple yet elegant design. While not heavily decorated, the space features quite a few Persian...
Tucked away in Ain al-Mreisseh, just below Gefinor, Persian Cup is rather hard to find. But find it you must, as it is one gem you will be delighted to discover. It is a truly authentic Persian cuisine restaurant, founded by Mehrnaz Motamedi Dimachkie, the executive chef. The storyAlthough she has a degree in graphic design, she ventured into the restaurant business by participating in local cooking festivals, followed by her own food delivery service in February 2019. In 2020, she partnered with Nivine Maktabi, known for Oumnia boutique, and together they launched their dine-in location, which seats about 30 patrons. Their specialty is kabab and their kabab master is Chef Majid Norozi.The interiorThe restaurant is cozy and comfortable, with a simple yet elegant design. While not heavily decorated, the space features quite a few...