Mizlala
If you’ve ever tried a pita at Miznon in Paris, New York or Tel Aviv, chances are you’ll love Mizlala. Both Mizlala locations are operated by chef/owner Danny Elmaleh: the West Adams one boasts a large patio with loud funky...
Middle Eastern
Kismet Rotisserie
Chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson are back with a third iteration of Kismet, only this time it’s focused on rotisserie. Drawing from both Kismet for its Mediterranean flavor profile and from Kismet Falafel for its fast-casual, counter-service experience, Kismet...
Attari Sandwich Shop
On Sundays you may struggle to find a table at Attari Sandwich Shop because the place is packed with local Persian families — which is always a good sign. The secret is to come on Fridays for ab-goosht (a lamb...
Baklava Factory
At Baklava Factory, you want to go BIG. Don’t even think about order just one or two bites, go for the whole platter. Bring it to a friend’s birthday, to an endless Superbowl game, or keep it all for yourself....
Raffi’s Place
Raffi’s Place is an Persian-Armenian institution in Glendale, as Rafik Bakijanian (65), his wife Gohar (69) and their son Armond (39) are about to celebrate the restaurant’s 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, Raffi’s Place has been serving...
Hummus Bar & Grill
If you ever want to die from hummus overdose, Hummus Bar & Grill should be your number one choice. It’s fluffy, creamy, rich, and comes in different flavors: classic, pine nuts, roasted mushrooms, sabich, fava beans, and our favorite, mesabacha…...
Carousel
Carousel is not necessarily the best Middle-Eastern food in town, but the warm atmosphere certainly makes up for it. Their mezza platter could be enough on its own, with cheese borek, muhammara and hummus sojouk, while their yogurt lula kebab...
Bavel
What do you get when you take the husband and wife team behind the essential LA hotspot Bestia and give them full reign to cook up the food they always seemed inclined to make? The answer is the best new...
Taste of Tehran
Taste of Tehran is a hole-in-the-wall, but it’s such a good hole-in-the-wall. Come here for a variety of kabobs, also with the traditional fluffy Persian rice with saffron butter. It’s not always available, but try try the Cornish hen kabob...
Afghani Kabob House
Lost in the heart of Beverly Hills, Afghani Kabob House contrasts with the neighborhood: a quiet terrace, affordable prices, warm service and authentic food. Each guest is offered a portion of shornakhod, a chickpea salad with cilantro, but we must...