Shiraz

Head down Vaughan Road towards the seafront and you'll find Shiraz tucked away doing its thing without any fuss. This is proper Iranian food—chargrilled lamb, saffron rice that's actually fluffy, stews that have clearly been simmering for hours. The room's nothing fancy, but there's something honest about that. You're getting food cooked with actual care, not trying to be trendy or Instagram-friendly. The mixed reviews suggest it's a bit hit-and-miss on consistency, but when they get it right, it's genuinely good value for the money.