A little Persian in Paradise Whether you’ve been shopping or beaching at Surfer’s Paradise on Queensland’s Gold Coast, step in to a little piece of Persia for some fine food at lunch or dinner, seven days a week. You won’t need magic carpet to reach Shiraz Authentic Persian Restaurant, but it might just feel like you’ve arrived on one once you’re inside. Very regionally diverse, the food of Iran carries the influences of surrounding nations. In a similar way, Persian products such as pomegranate, saffron and rosewater have been adopted by other cuisines. Substantial portions and subtle flavours are a winning combination.