LiT Team
Food Avenue: 30 Tir Street in Downtown Tehran
A guide to 30 Tir Street, downtown Tehran’s food avenue, with what to eat, when to go and what to see nearby.
ASP Towers, Tehran: The History of an Iconic 1970s Complex
A short history of the ASP Towers, among the first residential high-rises in Iran, and what you can see there today.
Iran’s ‘Chinatown’: Behjat Abad Market in Central Tehran
Behjat Abad, a small indoor market off Karimkhan Zand Street, is Tehran’s go-to for Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean groceries.
3 Kids’ Clothing Streets in Tehran You Should Know
Tehran’s three best areas for children’s clothes, from budget bazaars at Khorasan Square to the shops of Bahar and Sanaee streets.
7 Best Places for Dessert in Tehran
Seven of Tehran’s best ice cream parlours, cake shops and patisseries, from San Marco and Mansour to Bibi and Eclair.
Things people don’t know about Tehran
There are many misconceptions about the Iranian capital, and we aim to iron them out. Let’s start with food because it is not all…
5 Best Burger Places in North Tehran
Five well-established burger joints in north Tehran, from charcoal-grilled classics to American-style diners.
Best Car Rental Companies in Tehran
Which companies to use to rent a car in Tehran, what documents and deposit you need, and when a car with a driver makes…
Things to Know About Iran’s Mobile Phone Registry Scheme
What Iran’s mobile phone registry means for visitors and residents, from the 30-day grace period to registering and buying used phones.
Kebab Mania: Doner Garden in Tehran
A review of Doner Garden, the north Tehran restaurant serving Turkish-style doner kebab, wraps and falafel.
