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Pars Grill House and Bar

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249 West 26th Street
Neighborhoods
Pars Grill House and Bar 1 Persian Brunch Chelsea

Cozy and welcoming, this warmly lit restaurant offers a tasty take on Persian cuisine. Pars extensive medley of Mediterranean dishes places an emphasis on eggplant, kebabs, gourmesabsi (a stew beloved by Persians) and basmati rice. Another specialty is lamb brains. Anyone feeling particularly adventurous can call ahead and ask for a "brain on a plate." To kick off a meal, the pomegranate martinis are a specialty, and for a fine ending, the saffron ice cream and a cup of Persian tea come highly recommended. When the weekend hits, things get a bit sultrier as belly dancers wind their way among the Persian rugs, wall hangings and on-looking diners.

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