Vegetarian Iranian eatery and food shop with plenty vegan options.
Food as medicine
Health Corner started in 2019. They are inspired by the dietary guidelines of Persian philosopher and physician Abu Ali Sina aka Avicenna (980 – 1037). He was one of the first philosophers to link food to medicine, and is often regarded as the father of modern medicine.
At Health Corner the link between food and medicine is reflected for example in the many teas they have, which all have different health benefits (e.g. against cold, against depression, blood pressure lowering etc.). Apart from Avicenna’s ideas they also added the vegetarian aspect.
Vegan samboose
On the extensive food menu there are various soups (e.g. Persian Noodle Soup), salads, rice dishes (e.g. Aloo Esfenaj with saffron, vegan chicken and a sauce made of spinach, plums and walnuts) and dishes served with bread. The menu doesn’t specify which dishes are vegan so you have to ask. They also have snacks like falafel, dolmas, vegan samboose (samosa) and homemade nut bars.
On the drinks menu you can find many herbal teas, herbal extract beverages, juices, smoothies, water kefir, kombucha and coffee (chemex style).
Health Corner is both an eatery and food shop in one, the food products you can buy for at home are spread throughout the space. For example homemade herbal tea blends, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, saffron beer and Iranian condiments.
Cosy corner
Health Corner is located at Admiraal de Ruijterweg, De Baarsjes. Trams 13 and 19 stop nearby. Some cosy seating inside, or outside on benches in the calm sidestreet.
Most of the food is also suitable for take-away. Delivery is possible as well.
