Our Story

We are a Persian father-daughter company, passionate about cultivating joy in sharing our culture through the tastes of our homeland and conversation. 

Our story begins in Tehran, Iran, where our baba, Morteza, was born and raised. Traditionally in Iran, women are the ones who cook, and they often become upset when men are in their kitchens. Baba grew up watching his mother, Maman G, prepare, cook, and serve a variety of Persian food, but it was not until he immigrated to the US in 1977 that he started cooking his mother’s recipes. In order to keep his cultural alive, and because he absolutely loved Persian cuisine, in a place where Persian food didn’t exist, he would call Maman G and ask her how to make different dishes, which included Torshi. They, along with Sahar, even made a batch of Torshi together here in the US shortly after Shireen was born. 

Baba’s love for cooking and conversation guided his career path into the food and hospitality industry, so it’s completely natural he would continue his love of cooking and engaging with people in his later years. His passion for cooking does not stop in the kitchen. One of his favorite parts of cooking is witnessing others move in happiness and joy while enjoying his dishes and socializing, and he is, indeed, one of the best people to socialize with.  

His love for Persian cuisine, cooking for others, and conversing with fellow humans, was passed down to us, his daughters, Shireen and Sahar. We too have carried on the tradition of calling Baba to ask how to make certain dishes, cooking for our families and friends, and pure bliss sharing our Persian culture with others.  

The main reason why this company is near and dear to our hearts, has everything to do with family and culture. Not only is it a way to honor and share our culture, it is also a way for us to honor our Maman G, the creator of delicious recipes and the roots of our love for cooking. Our Torshi is one of the dishes we make that is extra special to us as the recipe and style is unique to our family, so it truly feels like an extension like an extension of ourselves and our ancestral roots. 

Sharing space and time over a meal is deeply embedded in our culture, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with you. 

Nooshe Jan (may it nourish your soul), 

The Ghanatabadi’s