Shiraz offers a rich culinary landscape deeply tied to Persian traditions.
* **Signature Dishes:** *Kalam Polo* (a distinct Shirazi pilaf made with cabbage, fragrant herbs, and tiny meatballs) is the city's most famous dish. Another breakfast staple is *Ash-e Sabzi*, a hearty herb and meat stew. * **Desserts:** Visitors flock to traditional parlors for *Faloodeh Shirazi* (a cold dessert of vermicelli-like rice noodles bathed in rose water syrup and lime juice) and *Masghati* (a soft, gelatinous sweet). * **Dining Experiences:** The Haft Khan Restaurant Complex is a prominent upscale dining destination built into a mountain, offering multiple floors of different cuisines. Traditional teahouses and restaurants around the Vakil Bazaar, such as Sharzeh and Qavam, offer authentic regional kebabs and ambiance.