�Salamati�is more than just a cookbook, it�s also a memoir and homage to the country he had to flee. The introduction to the featured recipes in his book might offer a personal connection to the dish, a description of a unique ingredient that helps define it and bring out its best flavors � [F]or those who don�t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, there are enough simple recipes to get started. Full-color photos of each recipe show what the finished product will look like. And for the adventuresome home chef, Allahyari offers a world of flavors.� �New York Journal of Books
�In this satisfying debut, chef Allahyari weaves together personal and culinary history with recipes that call forth the flavors of his native Tehran � Persian food�s zesty and herbaceous traits show in solid recipes � Endearing headnotes continue the thread of personal connection and also drop in cultural tidbits � The result is a fresh and heartfelt take on a storied cuisine with enduring appeal.���Publishers Weekly
�Salamati means �cheers� in Farsi, and here, Iranian-born Australian chef Hamed Allahyari shares celebratory Persian recipes that are offered as a gift to all he feeds. The book is organized for mixing and matching in large spreads.� �Epicurious