A Full Day at Tehran’s Legendary Mansour Restaurant | Persian Food & Family Tradition

From Dawn to Dusk — Inside a 50-Year-Old Family Restaurant in Tehran 🇮🇷🍢

From dawn to dusk, we capture a full working day inside one of Tehran’s oldest family-run restaurants — Mansour Restaurant (Main Branch, Darvazeh Shemiran).
Starting at 7 AM, every moment unfolds naturally: the washing of rice, the skewering of kebabs, the sizzling grills, and the steady rhythm of a team that’s been serving homemade Persian food for over 50 years.
Filmed entirely with real sounds — no narration, no music — this documentary connects you directly to the people, the kitchen, and the atmosphere of Tehran’s culinary soul.
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Over 50 Years of Family, Flavor & Tradition — Mansour Restaurant, Tehran

Step inside one of Tehran’s oldest family-run restaurants — Mansour Restaurant (Main Branch, Darvazeh Shemiran) — established in 1973, with roots going back to 1968.
For more than half a century, Mansour Restaurant has served authentic homemade-style Persian dishes, cooked daily with fresh local ingredients and a lot of heart.
It’s more than just food — it’s a story of family, tradition, and generosity.
For nearly 50 years, the restaurant has offered free meals to those in need, keeping alive a timeless act of kindness.

🎥 Captured entirely with natural sounds and no narration — to connect you directly with the people, the atmosphere, and the soul of this legendary restaurant.
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🕰️ Chapters

00:00 Intro – Outside view & restaurant sign
01:25 Welcome message from the manager
01:45 Morning begins – preparations start (7 AM)
02:06 Cooking rice – washing and steaming
02:57 Skewering Koobideh kebabs
03:44 Grilling chicken and other dishes
04:16 Draining & steaming rice
05:06 Preparing Tahchin (saffron rice cake)
06:27 Skewering Shishlik & Joojeh in cold room
08:11 Manager supervision & kitchen workflow
08:57 Cutting Tahchin & plating for service
09:27 Opening large rice pot & saffron mix
10:34 Taking phone orders
12:03 First dine-in customer arrives
13:26 Special dish for the manager’s brother (Koobideh + egg)
14:28 Peak lunch rush – full service
15:41 Packing and delivery to customers
16:17 Special serving for YumTopia team – table setup & dining
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📍 Reservations & Contact Information

🍽️ Specialties: Kebabs, Joojeh, Zereshk Polo, Lubia Polo, Adas Polo, Fish & More
📍 Location: Ibn Sina Square (Darvazeh Shemiran), Roshandelan St., Tehran, Iran
📞 Phone: +98 21 7751 296 / 7752 1615 / 7753 7223 / 7752 7555
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📸 Instagram: @restaurantmansour

🌐 Website: restouranmansour.ir
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