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Raftari Chelo-kabab

One of the most famous restaurants specializing in chelo-kebab is called Raftari which dates back almost a century. In 1911, Haj AliAkbar Raftari opened a namesake eatery at the Ghavamoddoleh market in Shapour Square, a major square of the time. It measures 150 square meters, had 16 personals and was run by the late Ali Akbar Raftari. Businessmen and neighborhood accounted for the majority of patrons.”