Our Story
Where Persian roots meet life in The Hague
The Beginning
Dena has been cooking Persian food for her family for decades. When she moved from Iran to the Netherlands, those recipes came with her.
What started in her home kitchen eventually became Dena’s Stories, a place where she cooks the way she always has, now for a wider table. The food is Persian at its core, shaped by the ingredients, people, and rhythms of life here in The Hague.
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Our Values
For us, food is simple and serious at the same time. It’s how people gather. It’s how care is shown. We cook dishes that come from memory and habit, not trends. We respect where the food comes from, while using the local ingredients and influences that surround us today. Above all, we believe a good meal should make people feel comfortable, welcome and at ease.
Our commitment is to serve authentic Persian flavors while embracing the local ingredients and community that make The Hague our home.
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The Journey Continues
Dena’s Stories is still a family-run kitchen. You’ll often find Dena cooking, Kasper welcoming guests and Lars helping wherever he’s needed.
Some things change as we grow. Others don’t. We still cook with care and we still believe that everyone who sits at our table should feel at home.
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Come hungry. Leave like family.