Restaurant
NAAZ
12/539 Greenhill Rd, Hazelwood Park SA 5066, Australia
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12/539 Greenhill Rd, Hazelwood Park SA 5066, Australia
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Hazelwood Park gets a rare taste of Gilak cooking at NAAZ, where Caspian herb profiles anchor slow-cooked stews and bright mezze. Diners gravitate to regional plates like Aloo Mosamma, slow-cooked lamb shank Baghali Polo Ba Mahiche, and jewel-topped Morassa Polo. The kitchen takes plant-based dining seriously with a dedicated vegetarian sini alongside dips like Kalekabab. Between courses, the dining room stays calm enough for unhurried conversation, capped with saffron ice cream and hot tea.
- Regional Gilak Cuisine: Specialises in Caspian and Gilani regional dishes like Aloo Mosamma, Kalekabab, and Baghali Ghatogh alongside classic slow-cooked stews.
- Plant-Based Depth: Dedicated vegetarian and vegan platters like the mezze sini, complete with plant-based mains and desserts.
- Heritage Table Storytelling: Floor staff share the cultural backgrounds and provincial roots behind dishes and ingredients at the table.
What's On at NAAZ
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose NAAZ
Discover why diners choose NAAZ for regional Northern Iranian dishes, dedicated plant-based dining, and attentive cultural hospitality.
Authentic Northern Iranian & Gilani Heritage
NAAZ specialises in regional Gilani and Northern Persian culinary traditions, serving distinctive slow-cooked dishes such as Baghali Ghatogh, Kalekabab, and Aloo Mosamma.
It especially reminded me of Northern Iranian (Gilan) flavours, which are hard to find done properly.
Alistair Distinctive Regional Flavour Profiles
The kitchen delivers deep flavour profiles through slow-cooked casseroles, delicate rice preparations, and rich herb and pomegranate sauces.
The food is amazing, full of flavours, some I've never tasted before. The mix of flavours in Persian cuisine is just divine.
Linda M Dedicated Persian Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
A comprehensive plant-based offering ensures plant-based diners enjoy full traditional meals, from vegetarian sini platters to plant-based mains and desserts.
Where many restaurants lack vegetarian food we were able taste the classic vegetarian dishes from Persia.
pani meda Comprehensive Dietary Accommodations
Diners with diverse food sensitivities and preferences navigate the menu effortlessly with attentive staff guidance on vegan and allergy-friendly adaptations.
There are many vegan options and they can advise and provide for any dietary requirement.
Sigalit Spector Guided Cultural Table Storytelling
Front-of-house staff take time to share the origins, ingredients, and cultural traditions behind Persian dishes, making newcomers feel comfortable exploring.
The restaurant person was able to explain each one of them thier origins in Iran.
pani meda Relaxed Setting for Unhurried Conversation
Thoughtfully styled with Persian art and soft lighting, the dining room provides a calm, acoustic-friendly atmosphere where dinner conversations flow easily.
And a great environment (where conversations can happen without having to shout).
Ben Whittall
Most popular items
Authentic Northern Iranian regional stews and traditional Persian platters
Fesenjan
Fesenjan (slow cooked chicken legs). The mains came with rice and Persian saffron. I must say that the flavours were amazing.
Vijini Mallawaarachchi Vegetarian Sini
We kicked off our culinary adventure with the delectable VEGETARIAN SINI
Kevin Jam Aloo Mosamma
followed by mouthwatering delights like ALOO MOSAMMA, BAGHALI GHATOGH, KALEKABAB, and FESENJAN.
Kevin Jam Baghali Ghatogh
followed by mouthwatering delights like ALOO MOSAMMA, BAGHALI GHATOGH, KALEKABAB, and FESENJAN.
Kevin Jam
Other favorites
Traditional sweets, regional desserts, and handcrafted Persian cocktails
Pomegranate Gin Cocktail
Both the Pomegranate Gin Cocktail and the Pomegranate Margarita were refreshing, beautifully balanced, and complemented the meal perfectly.
Ekalissa Pomegranate Margarita
Both the Pomegranate Gin Cocktail and the Pomegranate Margarita were refreshing, beautifully balanced, and complemented the meal perfectly.
Ekalissa Bastani
For dessert we ordered Bastani (3 flavours of traditional Persian ice cream) and Khoshkar (rice biscuits with walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom and sugar served with hot saffron syrup).
Vijini Mallawaarachchi Khoshkar
Khoshkar (rice biscuits with walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom and sugar served with hot saffron syrup). The saffron syrup was to die for.
Vijini Mallawaarachchi
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality and thoughtful details that define dinner at NAAZ
Dish-by-Dish Cultural Storytelling
Staff and owners walk guests through the specific regional origins, ingredients, and traditions of each Northern Iranian dish, transforming dinner into an interactive cultural guide.
Accommodating Plant-Based & Dietary Care
The kitchen prepares dedicated plant-based and dairy-free options—including full vegetarian mezze platters and traditional vegan desserts—ensuring dietary preferences enjoy equal culinary depth.
Cultural Holiday Displays & Storytelling
Special occasions and celebrations feature authentic cultural elements, such as a traditional Haft-Sin display around Nowruz that introduces diners to Iranian heritage.
Personal Hospitality & Thoughtful Gestures
Welcoming touches include thoughtful gestures like complimentary starters on the house and memorable recommendations on traditional desserts like hot saffron syrup-glazed Khoshkar.
Before you head over
Helpful tips on parking, ordering sharing platters, and navigating regional dietary options at NAAZ.
Start with a Regional Sharing Platter
If you are exploring Northern Iranian dining or visiting with a group, order the mezze tasting platter or vegetarian sini to sample regional Gilani flavours before moving to mains.
Take Advantage of Dedicated Plant-Based Options
Diners with plant-based or dairy-free requirements can comfortably choose from a dedicated range of classic vegetarian and vegan stews, appetisers, and desserts.
Utilise Convenient Nearby Parking
The Hazelwood Park location offers parking available nearby, helping make dinner arrivals and group meetups straightforward.
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