Kermanshah is the central city in the west of Iran, has a large population. The languages spoken by the people is Kurdish, Southern Kurdish, Laki and Also Persian. Kermanshah developed in the 4th century AD under the patronage of Sassanian kings. Briefly renamed Bakhtaran in the 1980s. Its climate is mild and it has many natural and historical sightseeings in the city and in the towns around.

 

Dont hesitate to talk to people, especially youths. Almost all of them speak English well enough to talk to you, answer your questions and chat with you. They're all very welcoming and like getting into conversation with you. Some of them might even invite you to be their guest.

 

Foods specific to Kermanshah:

 

• Naan Roghani: It is a kind of sweet bread mde of sugar and local traditional oil.

• Nan Berenji and Nan Shekari: They are special cookies made in Kermanshah for many years and passengers buy them as souvenirs.

 

• Kaak: A kind of cookie which is in bar shape.

 

• Naan Khormaei: It is a kind of cookie which is made of a mixture of date, walnut.

 

 

Nan Berenji, Kaak, Nan Khormaei

• Roghan Kermanshahi: It is a kind of local traditional oil which is made from cow, sheep and goat milk. It has special taste and aroma.

 

• Khoresht-e Khalal: It is a special food of kermanshah. People can eat it in all of resturants of Kermanshah

 

 

Khoreshte Khalal

• Dande Kebab: It is a speciall Kebab of Kurdish nomadds of Kermanshah. Here as with most of Iran, the standard national dish of Chelo kebab is a must. Try the regional variations of this dish in the numerous restaurants in Kermanshah. Food is usually of high standard. In some parks in Kermanshah, you can simply obtain a carpet and tea from the park warden, and have a picnic on the grass! You will find families gather in these parks, and bring barbecues and cook freshly made k'ebabs, which smell (and taste) delicious.

 

You can have special drinks made of carrot juice and traditional icecream or melon juice with traditional icecream on the cafes on Nobahar street.

Doogh is a popular and delicious naturally-carbonated yogurt drink. It is generally served with ice and a dash of mint.

Distill's - Kermanshah have many kind of aromatic distill's.