One hard part of a trip can be buying souvenirs, so getting some help and pre-planning can make it very pleasant; especially in a country such as Iran, which has a very extensive variety of souvenirs. Iranian souvenirs can satisfy different tastes of different people from all around the world.
Isfahan
- Gaz
the delicious Persian candy, also known as Persian Nougat or Pistachio Nougat, is originated in Isfahan and is the traditional sweet and popular candy of this city.
Shiraz
- Masqati
It is one of the most famous souvenirs in this city. Masqati is a sort of Halva made with flour and pistachio nuts and slices of almonds are used as a garnish on this soft candy, which is prepared from flour, water, oil, and sugar. This souvenir finds its way to Iranian festivals like Nowruz because of its sweet flavor and appetizing look.
Bushehr
- Date
Date palm cultivation in Bushehr is back to the Achaemenid era and today it is one of the main Jobs of Bushehrian peoples. This job is the production of the date palm and the resulting products of them. Overall, date has the special place in Iran and that is why Bushehr is important from this respect.
Tabriz
- Nuts
Tabriz has a variety of foods and sweets that leave you free to choose; Among the famous foods of Tabriz that are used as souvenirs are nuts, nuts that are world famous and have been exported since the Qajar period. If you want to buy the best nuts, go for four-nut nuts, which include almonds, pistachios, cashews and paper almonds.
- Baklava
Baklava is one of the traditional sweets of Central Asia, which is popular even in different cities of Iran. In Tabriz, Turkish-style baklava is made, the ingredients of which are sugar, eggs, cardamom and flour. These baklava are very sweet and delicious and are actually one of the most popular pastries in Tabriz.
- Qurabiya
Qorabieh cookie is an Iranian shortbread-type biscuit. if you are searching for a traditional cooki, without a doubt “Qurabiya” is at the top of the list. this delicious cookie is made of flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla and grinding almond nuts. finally is decorated with nuts.
- Lovuez Sweet
Lovuez (Loz, Lowz) is one of the delicious sweets of Tabriz. Tabriz Lovuez is made from crushed pistachios, brewed saffron, powdered sugar, almonds, water and sugar. According to the claim of the people of Tabriz, Tabriz Lovuez have the best taste among the Lovuez produced in different cities of Iran and are one of the most popular souvenirs of this city.
- Basluq
an Iranian pastry with a soft texture and sweet taste and coconut taste that is loved by many tourists. the famous basluq of Tabriz are prepared using starch, rose water, and sugar and is decorated with walnut kernels.
- Honey
Large parts of Ardabil province are green and forested. The climate conditions and fertile soil have caused most of its population to be involved in farming and husbandry. To Iranian people, this province evokes the memories of sweet honey from Mount Sabalān, hot water springs of Sarāb and Sarein and the simplicity and freshness of its natives. Honey and Qaymaq are the most popular souvenirs of the regions around Sabalan mountain especially Sarein. Foothills of Sabalan are suitable for beekeeping due to its various vegetation types and climate. The best kind of honey is produced there which is very popular in Iran and the world.
- Lighvan CheeseOne of the most wonderful souvenirs of Tabriz is Liqvan cheese. The good climate of Tabriz has made suitable pastures and meadows for raising livestock in the valleys of Liqvan. This traditional cheese is starter-free and manufactured from raw ewe’s milk. The taste of Liqvan cheese is very pleasant.
Yazd
Sweet lovers will never find a better place than Yazd because Yazdi sweets are somehow the iconic part of the city.
- Qottab
One of the most popular Yazdi sweets is Qottab, dating back to the late Qajar period. Tradition Qottab includes a two-part, crispy outer layer and the soft filling.. The outer layer is a fried bread made of wheat flour, milk, and yolk. The bread will be trundled in sugar powder after baking. The inner part of this delicious pastry is made of almond, sugar powder, and cardamom.
- Pashmak
Pashmak, the Persian Cotton Candy, is one of the most delicious Persian desserts you can find the best of it in Yazd. It is made with flavored sugar syrup that is gently pulled until multiple thin and fragile threads are created. The final product is soft, yet dense and heavy. You can find Pashmak in different shapes and flavors, such as plain saffron and chocolate Pashmak.
Gilan
- Zeytoun Parvardeh
It is a popular appetizer recipe from gilan and its main souvenir.
Zeytoon Parvardeh is an Iranian appetizer made with green olives, pomegranate paste, walnuts, garlic and herbs and served cold as a condiment with the main dish.
- Koloucheh Fouman
Foman traditional cookie is one of the popular confectionery products in the north of Iran, which is made from wheat flour, butter, sugar, cinnamon and walnuts.
Hamedan
Hamadan souvenirs are greatly varied so that the choice between them, for any traveler is very difficult.
- Yolk Halva
The yolk halva is similar in appearance to porridge but slightly tighter than porridge and is yellowish to orange.
- Hamedan Grape juice
Grape juice is a local delicacy of Hamadan which has a high nutritional value. To prepare the Grape juice first crushed and take creamed them and a type of soil that called white soil and made in Malayer, add to grape juice that is prevented from being untouchable and sour.
- Komaj Bread
it is one of the traditional pastries of Hamedan city and one of the most famous souvenirs of Hamedan.
- Nan-e-Chai Sweet
it is a special sweet bread of Hamadan that is used instead of sugar and sweeteners when serving tea. This bread is made from a combination of yogurt, eggs, butter, and flour and is a popular souvenir of this city
Kermanshah
- Nan Berenji
Persian Rice Cookie, which is very popular in Kermanshah, is an Iranian traditional sweet. It is one of the best souvenirs of Kermanshah and is suitable for different occasions especially Nowruz. This sweet has a special reputation among Iranians and even foreign tourists. There are various types of Iranian Rice Cookies such as white, saffron, and cacao.
