Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Two Americans tried Persian food for the first time in Middlesbrough ,and this mixed grill platter blew us away.
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We came to Persian Cottage in Middlesbrough, one of the highest-rated restaurants in town, to try authentic Persian food, and from the hummus to the massive mixed grill, everything was better than we could have imagined.
Kalani and Tanner from Project Fear teamed up for this one. At Persian Cottage, we ordered hummus, a smoked aubergine dip, and a full Persian mixed grill platter for two with added lamb chops... piled high with koobideh kebabs, saffron chicken, grilled meat, grilled tomatoes, and fresh salad, all served with a giant piece of Persian flatbread. We started it off with a traditional Persian tea served in a beautiful ornate tea set.
As Americans, most of us have never tried Persian food — and after this meal, we don't know why. The flavors, the portions, and the hospitality were unreal. The service at Persian Cottage was some of the best we've had anywhere in the UK, and it's easy to see why the locals love this place.
If you're ever in Middlesbrough and you want incredible authentic Persian food, this is the spot. Have a hidden gem restaurant we need to try next? Drop it in the comments.
🍢 What we ate at Persian Cottage, Middlesbrough:
Hummus
Smoked aubergine dip
Persian mixed grill platter for two (with added lamb chops)
Koobideh kebabs, saffron chicken, grilled meats
Traditional Persian tea
📍 Persian Cottage — Middlesbrough, England
🌟 One of the best-rated restaurants in Middlesbrough
🎥 Featuring Tanner from @FearProject
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Two Americans tried Persian food for the first time in Middlesbrough ,and this mixed grill platter blew us away.
Huge thanks to our sponsor: uk.holy.com/kalani
KGH5 for £5 discount on your first order (min. spend £14.99)
KGH for 10% off
We came to Persian Cottage in Middlesbrough, one of the highest-rated restaurants in town, to try authentic Persian food, and from the hummus to the massive mixed grill, everything was better than we could have imagined.
Kalani and Tanner from Project Fear teamed up for this one. At Persian Cottage, we ordered hummus, a smoked aubergine dip, and a full Persian mixed grill platter for two with added lamb chops... piled high with koobideh kebabs, saffron chicken, grilled meat, grilled tomatoes, and fresh salad, all served with a giant piece of Persian flatbread. We started it off with a traditional Persian tea served in a beautiful ornate tea set.
As Americans, most of us have never tried Persian food — and after this meal, we don't know why. The flavors, the portions, and the hospitality were unreal. The service at Persian Cottage was some of the best we've had anywhere in the UK, and it's easy to see why the locals love this place.
If you're ever in Middlesbrough and you want incredible authentic Persian food, this is the spot. Have a hidden gem restaurant we need to try next? Drop it in the comments.
🍢 What we ate at Persian Cottage, Middlesbrough:
Hummus
Smoked aubergine dip
Persian mixed grill platter for two (with added lamb chops)
Koobideh kebabs, saffron chicken, grilled meats
Traditional Persian tea
📍 Persian Cottage — Middlesbrough, England
🌟 One of the best-rated restaurants in Middlesbrough
🎥 Featuring Tanner from @FearProject
🔔 Subscribe for more Americans trying food around the world:
→ youtube.com/@KalaniGhostHunter
📲 Follow along:
→ Instagram: @kalanighosthunter
→ TikTok: @kalanighosthunter
→ Twitter / X: @kalanighost
