Persian Meatballs, Traditional Teahouses, and the Perfect Kebab: MUNCHIES Guide to Tehran (Part 2/3)

For our second installment of The MUNCHIES Guide to Tehran, Gelareh visits Nayeb, a white-tablecloth restaurant that's been serving up succulent kebabs in Iran for over 120 years-and even got its initial footing in the bazaar. Their signature dish, koobedih, is a spiced meat kebab dipped in onion juice and cooked over an open flame, served with rice, somagh (sour powdered sumac) butter, and raw egg.
After dining with Nayeb's fifth generation, great-great-great-great-granddaughter Sogol, Gelareh heads to the Baghe Saba Teahouse-a cultural hub akin to a Parisian salon that was once a mens-only enclave but now welcomes families. There, Gelarah is greeted by a buffet of salads, stuffed eggplant, barley soup, and every size of sabzi koofteh (Persian meatballs).
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[@sarahko1986]

I really like that lady. Something about her and the way she speaks is very interesting!

[@VaqueroVegano]

Very intriguing

[@ChreezyGee]

Ivan Beau Teh-Ran

[@killercaos123]

Very well cultured she is.

[@VaqueroVegano]

Chris Gabrielsen swag swag

[@joyjoyoo]

Growing up in many places def broaden her perspectives.

[@urockmyworld2]

The traditional tea house had me in awe! The atmosphere inside looked so nice

[@CuteCatFaith]

The hammams are wonderful. We do have them around where I live in France and the Pacha one near me is the largest in France and only for women, always. It's a day of Paradise. They are superb in Turkey and I loved my two hours in a mixed one there. Even the little ones can be great, they don't mess around, you get looked after and all fixed up, you emerge good for weeks, just feeling refreshed. :)

[@fmlAllthetime]

CuteCatFaith I see you everywhere for some reason lol :)

[@CuteCatFaith]

fmlAllthetime I'm in very poor health and the end is near.

[@fmlAllthetime]

CuteCatFaith ...?

[@CuteCatFaith]

fmlAllthetime Death.

[@WaqarK96]

Okay, people are saying she's hot etc etc which no doubt she's a beautiful woman. But wow, finally a host that actually knows her food. This was great to watch. She is an excellent host. And the cuiside of Iran is amazing!

[@MrGovenator1]

Can we get "The Interview" back though? LOL

[@hfard01]

بى اختيار گريم گرفت نميدونم چرا تشكر از مجرى و باعث و بانى اين برنامه موفق و مويد باشين ايشالله

[@hamzamaken9323]

Thank you Supreme leader for your generous compliment

[@visho8979]

Kim, why did Trump have to back out of the deal?

[@safari7965]

I'm from Germany and visited Iran 2 months ago... As a matter of fact, i couldn't believe how great it is. rich culture amazing landscape nice people delicious foods i don't know what i should say. Iran is under international sanctions, but ... i hope the government will change, as Iranian want.

[@animato6441]

It will never change with people like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz.

[@safari7965]

i just wanted to say, there isn't a relation between Iranian government and Iranians. that's all...

[@414aliha]

Murad Man.. I dont think you are even Iranian.. he says based on his observation, ppl were not happy with the law and government. We Iranian dont like it and it is obvious for many.

[@Candyprincess971]

Just ignore the troll

[@michaeldob9526]

+Murad Man, Republic? With a supreme leader who controls 70 percent of everything? Troll

[@chelsthechannel]

Gelareh is so lovely! Munchies' best content is when the hosts actually know the language and country like Eddie Huang with china and that guy covering northern England.

[@zj5034]

Such a beautiful language. It melts your hearts. I wanna learn.

[@Kryuhunhaput]

It is I too want to learn

[@bhka6423]

This is the Tehrani gay accent.

[@zj5034]

@@bhka6423 so what!

[@bhka6423]

Z Jiang I hate this accent.

[@zj5034]

@@bhka6423 make your own video, let me hear yours and change my mind then!

[@konfinoyair]

I'm from Israel and I wish I could visit Iran. Great culture, amazing people and the food is eye popping.

[@Herot145]

And I’m from Iran and wish I visit Israel one day and experience its amazing culture, cuisine and its wonderful people. I have many Jewish Iranian neighbors due to the great synagogue close to my home, great people. one day we will make a long lasting friendship when we Iranians overthrown the evil non-Iranian Islamic regime inside Iran and I guarantee that time is so close my Israeli friend.

[@konfinoyair]

Amen to that Hircine M.

[@adoust3921]

@@Herot145 Israel is not a perfect country either.

[@konfinoyair]

@black rider keep going in circles

[@mikreayenew7675]

I am Ethiopian and I live in USA! I will definitely visit Iran! It is my #1 choice ! I never seen a culture so beautifull so rich in everything you can emagine.Sometimes my language, sounds very similar too.i have to do a reasearch on this.i thought marrying ,Iranian will create !a combination of Amazing culture ,between us.Iran is also part of the beginning of civilisation! This countries like Iran Ethiopia, most middle Eastern countries are simply heaven to me.

[@dunnowy123]

I LOVE THIS. That tea place is incredible, the food is so richly layered and complex, it's mind boggling, the clothes the women were are beautiful and this host is awesome. No, I'm not Iranian. So but this culture looks so unique and interesting. I'd love to visit Tehran.

[@VK-wf9qe]

Love Iranian food! I'm from Hyderabad India a lot of our food in Hyderabad comes from Persian influence but our version is more spicy.

[@Ilusionariat]

Indian cuisine is also delicious! And I'm from Tehran :D

[@ruvin7023]

JinglesDoFine can you bring me some food of yours? T.T

[@Ilusionariat]

Name a place bro! :))

[@MultiSciGeek]

B I R Y A N I

[@trueorient1544]

You're whole culture is a copy of theirs.

[@nightstormrain4037]

man i'm going to have to travel to Iran just to go to that tea restaurant.

[@m.m.4609]

lol true

[@lenanana8]

Same. Add a a library in that establishment and I would happily live there permanently.

[@gattuso3997]

I am originally Kurdish from Turkey and according to my DNA results I am 95% Persian and would love to visit Iran one day. By the way, my interest in Iran has got nothing to do with my DNA results. Even before the results I had always had a sympathy for Iran. And one more thing. That tea house is just so beautiful.

[@hevnervals]

Iran has so much potential

[@lineage299]

Autochrome Mehran Tavakoli Keshe, an Iranian scientist and engineer, claims that an Iranian flying saucer technology he developed was used to capture the Sentinel drone about which the mainstream media has been reporting. Does Iran have a space program more advanced than NASA's?

[@hevnervals]

Lineage2 Are you serious?

[@PersianSelection]

+Lineage2 lol lets not get carried away now...

[@adoust3921]

Most Nasa Scientist are Iranian.

[@marcomoreno3606]

Im in USA I work in Iranian restaurant before in san jose ca in my opinion Persian food is the best I love it !

[@orkunkara6334]

GOD BLESS TURKEY GOD BLESS IRAN

[@RaheemScarzz]

Do Turks like Persians?

[@orkunkara6334]

Aleksander Borkovich why not

[@peacenature4197]

we like you turkish turkey is the only country in our neiborhood we have no problem with

[@faridjafari1710]

Yasasin Orkun abi. helal

[@opheliiia55]

AlexandraJohnsson Bruh shut up you racist bich

[@DeadGlassEyes]

Food looks absolutely amazing, and this woman isn't annoying like most other Munchies presenters. I'm from Istanbul so I can see a lot of similarities, like the tea houses and stuff, but the kebabs look totally different. The dolmas and the koftah's look similar but we don't use fillets for kebabs, which is just a goddamn shame. Marinating them in onion juice sounds fucking fab.

[@CuteCatFaith]

I was pleased I got so quickly attached to Turkish foods. You guys have amazing condiments, yogurts, too. I really liked the basic salads with no vinegars and the red tea. Wonderful pop music -- such fun surprises!!

[@DeadGlassEyes]

CuteCatFaith Yeah we usually use pomegranate extract on our salads which is obviously just a really good thing. Any of my friends who come to visit always leave with a few extra pounds guaranteed, Turkish food is incredibly diverse and just very tasty. Glad you had a good time! Istanbul?

[@CuteCatFaith]

DaemoniumCC No, but I have a pal in Istanbul, from the USA, who decided a decade ago to learn the language and go live and work there. (He's in Uska Daar these days.) I went alone to Ege and at first thougt, oh, no, what have I done? But a couple of days I was getting more and more attached to stuff there. I understand the East is different, it's an enormous country, and generally much misunderstood. :)

[@DeadGlassEyes]

CuteCatFaith It's generally very misunderstood, which is a shame. We're seen as this dumb muslim country thanks to our president, and even though there are people like that here (like everywhere else) it's pretty far from the truth. As I'm sure you are when you visited.

[@omegazthebadass]

Erdogan is really a pig, and all of his AKP supporters are too, brainless pigs

[@Munchies]

When a kebab recipe has been perfected for 120 years, you know it's going to be delicious. Watch Part 1: bit.ly/Tehran-1

[@benrlego]

Kem ice kebab

[@jada1015]

Gelareh is great reporter. love her

[@iratx26]

the place is just Amazing i wish the worlds is full of peace so we can share our Amazing cultures

[@alkureshi]

I am from Bangladesh. Which is at least 3-4 thousand km away from Iran. But I am surprised to see that I can understand many of the words they're saying. Specially the names of stuffs, places. I would love travel to Iran someday. I love the heritage, culture and Iran a lot. I hope we had good relations within asian countries as they have within Europe or even Africa.

[@mungrafm]

Alternative Facts IKr

[@alkureshi]

+Ra Ra exactly so :D

[@adflix424]

You speak urdu-ized Bangla, that's why.

[@eryonzane]

why do I always watch this when I have absolutely no food at home.. so damn hungry right now

[@David2730]

I know you feels man. I was watching the first episode as a warm-up for my dinner. Sadly, it wasn't as top notch as the food served in Tehran

[@سپهرادرحمتی]

😂😂😂

[@irosmeifinda1451991]

Oh wow, Iran. Now I really want to go there!!!!

[@keremkelleboz6959]

Love how Turkish and Persian cuisines are so similar and so different at the same time

[@friedchickenridebarton1567]

What a rich. Beautiful culture I have dreamed of going to Persia someday

[@arpinespringborn7319]

i dream to visit Iran ...and that tea house, the place looks so atmospheric!

[@mdtechnology460]

Wonderful Country with Beautiful People Fascinating Architecture Lots Of Love From India (Occupied By Hindutva) InshaAllah One Day I'll Visit Iran...

[@vigenlona]

Very nice, the culture is beautiful! I like Iranians :D Much love from an Armenian

[@MsLansones]

Persian cuisine... My Favorite!!!

[@oTGFoCONViCT]

Iranian*

[@joyjoyoo]

Aw, nice seeing you here,too!

[@BenHayat]

My complements to you. You presented these series very eloquently. Haven't been home for over 40 years, and you took me right home... :-) Mercy!!!

[@drpk6514]

Im going back after 7 years. You should do too

[@jamilasalaam]

I’m sorry. :(

[@Rebassed]

This woman has something about her, keep her in the show she is very very attractive.

[@joyjoyoo]

Growing up in many places def broaden her perspectives.

[@daniluchison]

yeap.

[@telephonic]

Rebassed persian women are fucking hot...

[@telephonic]

Manira Sara Damn,,, you sound like a jealous arab girl...

[@ohheyitssoumy5959]

+telephonic what's your thing against Arabs???

[@xer0]

Great episode! Even better than the first.

[@EHCBunny4real]

The teahouse owner has a reason to be proud. His foods and restaurant was beautiful.

[@dublsrz]

Love Iran,so much culture, history and yummy food.Will love to visit once the political turmoil is over.

[@PeaceDweller]

..This place you can see, has lots of Ancient Persian influence. It's amazing how similar Roman, Greek and Persian architecture are too each other.

[@Sledge_369]

Do NOT let this girl go. Keep her on the show.

[@MrSimonj1970]

Fascinating episode, Iranian food looks delicious. Gelarah is brilliant, hope to see lots more from her on Munchies soon!

[@cattlecorner305]

she is a story teller.iranian culture is wonderful.it also has rich history and people. send me roses from Isfahan. My thanks to this lady for showing the beautiful Iran. Thanks.

[@Ddog666]

My stomach is telling me to go to Iran!

[@HoxtonLive]

+Ddog666 gave me the giggles

[@thevinceberry]

Lets go, after watching Bourdain and this, Iran is one of the top country I want to go

[@Ddog666]

The_vb Sounds good. Hope you have enough money in your bank to get me a ticket ;)

[@thevinceberry]

Ddog666 I do have money actually, just enough, but I have used up my work holiday already, so maybe next year

[@GabiN64]

You can find most of this in Queens, New York

[@HassanQamarhoda]

Iran I am coming!!! nice food

[@irahimi619]

The host is so nice to listen to, I really like the way she speaks

[@guna_clan]

I fucking love Iran. Can't wait visit Iran soon. Also Farsi sounds so beautiful.

[@redroses6522]

Your account name shows how dumbass you are that's why you wanna go to iran

[@adflix424]

@@redroses6522 Guna means quality/talent in her native tongue

[@civiSapper]

I've seen her host other shows on vice and I am absolutely intrigued with her style. Her beauty is obvious but it's more then that it's her intellect. And I love the way she speaks it's like a valley girl ish middle eastern yet very western motif that I am just very drawn towards. Set us up munchies!! 😜

[@hamzatahir629]

Im legit mystified by her beauty,

[@m.m.4609]

she's unique indeed

[@revol40]

Getting me hungry for some great Persian food.

[@fionarahl9399]

Iranian food looks SO yummy

[@gakkadguy]

Persian culture awesome people and awesome food. Wish I could go there once.

[@MrSelimkaymak]

Its shame for us Turkish not going to ıran and experience the great culture.... I must take a trip to ıran .....

[@MrArianmas]

Selim Kaymakoglu hosh geldiniz gardas!

[@drpk6514]

So easy and extremely cheap. Why dont you do it. You dont even need a visa and the amount of money you spend on your trip will be less than what you spend in Turkey.

[@yartecta5055]

enshallah !

[@panizsaisani5846]

The song in the background of the tea house!!! I used to listen to this song when I was a child. Also she really knows her Iranian cuisine wish I could go!

[@masrekulsk123]

Iran people looking so beautiful love from India

[@afreeman4302]

Greetings from Texas. Your culture is beautiful

[@uber301]

The tea house was so damn beautiful.

[@HaidarAli-xb4kr]

The atmosphare seems to be amazing in this traditional restaurant😢this viedo made me so excited already to visit this amazing restaurant... one day i should go there..

[@MrMonsigart]

lol..why Parsi and french language sounds like kind of the same... it's fascinating and bliss in my ear. Greeting from Indonesia

[@7777brownie]

The decor of the Tea House is so exquisite; it is one of the most beautiful teahouses I have seen. The food is so tempting - I wish I were there.

[@mikeklaene4359]

The presenter is not the daukhtar khalie Zeibah - but she is both attractive and 'lady like'. Even my wife liked her both her appearance and manner.

[@felogarcia8992]

What a beautiful culture and very nice people

[@christianoskarsson427]

Such rich and vibrant culture! Shame about all the politics

[@hemagurunh9731]

Christian Oskarsson Don't mention politics please, I am only here for FOOD 😂

[@ifrazali3052]

Christian Oskarsson i think same for America

[@hellomeloO]

Yes, very sad that we can't show the world our potential because we have the worst politicians

[@danielfl.9347]

kamran Eslami what?

[@z-kh2948]

Yeah , policy is full of dirty plans .

[@drmohdmussa225]

The Iranian foods are one of the delicious cuisine in the world that is why millions of tourists visiting every year to Iran to visit its ancient civilization remains and to taste the delicious and exotic cuisines of Iran. I am in love with Iran. Almighty God may bless this beautiful country and its people.

[@sarahko1986]

She is so tall and beautiful!

[@amaiearr]

حتی برای من ایرانی و آشنا با تمام ریز جزئیات فرهنگ و غذای ایرانی، خیلی Document KZbin show خوبی بود و واقعا لذت بردم از خوش ساخت بودن این ویدیو. درود به شما

[@trip2hell1]

Iranian food is great

[@azizalaliq8]

I come from an Iranian background though my ancestors moved away quite a while ago but my grandmother cooks the most divine traditional Iranian food. My favorite would have to be marag shabsi. I recommend everyone to try it, its truly delicious.

[@ncal08]

Munchies! Have Gelareh be a regular host! She is beautiful and awesome!

[@bircangulecyuzcyprus]

4:12 Santoor sounds magnificent❤️

[@infernoofdk]

It looks SO nice and civilised ind Iran. Damn did not expect that. *Mind blown* There we go Western media interpretation through my entire life.

[@bijanhakimi2966]

Persian food is the best ....outstanding

[@farrukhighlander6047]

I am from Tajikistan and live in the U.S, watching Iran I found so much similarities with my country. As many times I try to cook our traditional food in the U.S it's not the same at all. There's something about ingredients and air in our country that make it different.

[@adoust3921]

Our food is organic and not poisoned like in America.

[@nafisehmoradiannejad3269]

Iran has the best food EVER

[@Awais22g]

Ahhh! My fucking dear Munchies! where were you for the past 10 years. never came across your channel. Falling in love with your work man! Amazing

[@iLLwpg]

i love these shows. Showing the people of countries like Iran. Showing the people, how they are just like you and I. Love Vice for this.

[@MSkallywagg]

Persian women are amazing looking

[@asianking187]

Most of them have aurgery

[@eliza1826]

@@asianking187 you sound like a jealous indian lmao clearly the presenter has no surgery so what's ur excuse now

[@asianking187]

Elizabeth Gomez Elizabeth Gomez indian? How do i sound indian? My mother is actually iranian and iranian women are known for surgery ...the nose job captisl of the world so you have no idea what the fuck ur tslking about.....most of them have surgery she probs hasnt

[@heerathandi9938]

Damn her appetite is what i find attractive.

[@walidamin1804]

munchies is now my favorite youtube channel..

[@MIRKHAN16]

I'm in love with iran

[@davepronto7302]

oh i love to visit tehran one day, im a filipino.

[@story5316]

This country and especially the food looks really interesting! Maybe i'll go to Tehran someday...

[@imransafi5314]

The real Persians ❤️ so much respect and love to all of you from a broken Afghan 🇦🇫 guy in Sweden 🇸🇪. Amazing food amazing love I am from pashton tribe of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 watching this looks and make me feel we are somehow tie to the old Persians and Persian empire.

[@AmirManoutchehri]

the original Nayeb of Tehram Bazar was unbelievably delicious. I can firmly claim the absolute best anywhere.

[@spirostsoukalas5868]

Love Persian girls very beautiful.

[@karroutamine8275]

Thank's for showing us the gastronomic culture of this great civilization

[@mr6768]

As an Iranian, I've never heard anyone eating rice with a raw egg mixed on it ! But buttery rice makes the taste richer. Iranian Kababs are one of the best, but Iranian cuisine isn't all about kabab and there are other great recipes to die for !

[@hamzatahir629]

Really? I'm afghani and it's a odd delicacy, not very common but some people like it

[@ThinkAbstract]

It's not a tehrani thing to do, it's a dehati thing to do

[@LeavesofLilac]

My mother is from Tehran and from her I picked up eating rice with raw egg mixed in, it was one of my favorites growing up and still today! But we eat it with the raw yolk, not the whole egg.

[@adoust3921]

@@ThinkAbstract the real tehranis do it.

[@ThinkAbstract]

@@adoust3921 The real tehranis are dehatis, it was only since it became the capital that it people from all over moved in and made it better.

[@abuturabshah65]

I LOVE IRAN VERY RELIGIOUS VERY HOSPITABLE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY BCOZ THEY HAVE STRONG FAITH ON ALLAH

[@upmohsen]

I hope to see IRAN and experience these delicious foods!

[@joyjoyoo]

That tea house is mesmerizing! I want to go!

[@KingDennisJensen]

Excellent host.

[@behroozkeyhani4613]

Amazing county described by an amazing reporter. . Love how down to earth the hoset is. Bravo

[@nutzxxxx]

this girl looks dope in headscarf.!😍

[@AB-ou8ve]

Their food is like a supermagnet.

[@ralegar1]

im in love with her

[@allptvtv3400]

Good food iran i love iran Chatori salamat bashy

[@shakilbhatti]

wow Tehran culture, would that I were there really!

[@splashblue7618]

Great food and peaceful people in whole entire Iran. Looking forward to visit again.

[@CuteCatFaith]

I really liked eating Middle Eastern foods in the Mid-East! I am fairly adventurous (went all alone) but at first, I thought, I don't know ... but by Day Two, I found myself so attached to them, to so many things, and what music! It's a bit hard to describe unless you know someone who has been at least somewhere there and avoided hotel food (I can't stand that!). The climates, fresh products and methods really make sense to your senses. Uprated.

[@fyerfyer1]

Where have you been in the Middle East?

[@CuteCatFaith]

Fyer Western Turkey. That's as far as I got. Really, my stomach was not sure at first. I thought, huh?? Quickly, I loved the spices, amazing yogurt and condiments, excellent grilled stuff, red tea, terrific breads and sweets, a lot. :)

[@fyerfyer1]

CuteCatFaith Come on that's not even the dangerous places, you should have visited Jordan or Lebanon, they are truly magical places.

[@CuteCatFaith]

Fyer Yes, I know. I was alone and am disabled so that was the best I could do four years ago. I am getting old! xo

[@muzaffarkhan4211]

I'm just addicted to your videos and didn't really know Iranians had such great cuisine... woaaaaaah..

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

Man Iranian food looks Fuckin great, Me from Bangladesh love to visit Iran one day.

[@soheilmashali9693]

Ranjan Biswas go for it dude u will love Iran we welcome all our muslim brothers to come and enjoy our country.

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

But I'm not Muslim, am I not welcome?

[@soheilmashali9693]

Ranjan Biswas every body welcome my friend we love all people

[@soheilmashali9693]

Asap 2027777 of course man I've been to Sweden twice I got relatives in Stockholm ur welcome here any time Iranians are friendly people.

[@RaphaelPatheOnline]

That show is amazing and truly makes one want to go to Iran and discover all its flavours.

[@lucyborgia9094]

She seems less arrogant than other Munchi presenters...she is nicer, very pleasant to listen and watch.

[@mermaidalone7826]

Long live Iran and Iranian🌹❤️🌹

[@patsultani9988]

Why am I watching this when I’m fasting😂💦❤️

[@mondeacid5610]

You have a very beautiful country, culture, food, people. Looking forward to visiting again soon, thank you, God Bless

[@orangejuice4425]

she is so classy I adore her. weird to say but that she rocks that skirt and headscarf damn

[@aliwaly2581]

Wow I have taste this dish seekh kababs and boil rice in London from Iranian cuisine .it was delicious