A long-running traditional Iranian restaurant in the Sajjad neighbourhood of central Mashhad, Hezardastan serves the full range of Persian regional cuisine in a comfortable hall built around a central pool and fountain. The shishlik, dizi, and zereshk polo (chicken with barberries and saffron rice) are all excellent.
Live traditional music most evenings. Popular with locals as well as visitors; reservations recommended for weekend dinner.