MARCH 21 marked the first day of spring as well as Norouz, the Persian new year. Spring is a good time to discover some of Silicon Valley's great Persian restaurants. Here are five.

Chatnoga 2725 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408.241.1200.

Chelokababi 1236 S Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale. 408.737.1222.

Rose International Market 1060 Castro St., Mountain View. 650.960.1900.

Sahand 4628 Meridian Ave., San Jose. 408.267.1288.

Yas 1138 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. 408.241.5115.

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