The Kitchen at Westwood
Let’s not beat around the Turkish bush: you’re here for the baklava. If you wanted koobideh you’d be at Taste of Tehran, and if you were hoping for ab-goosht, it’s Attari Sandwich Shop you’d be at. The Kitchen at Westwood...
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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...
Kiff Kafe
Kiff Kafe is a laid-back, market-driven and absolutely-charming coffee shop near Sawtelle in West LA. The chef and owner Eric Cuenin is French, and “kiff”, in his own terms, is slang for a small but potent pleasure. Find your kiff...
Marugame Udon
Marugame Udon feels like taking a trip to Japan for less than ten dollars. The cooks salute you in Japanese when you enter the door, the decoration is minimalistic, and so is the cafeteria-style service. Don’t be put off by...
Tsujita
It’s not often that it rains in Los Angeles but when it does just about everyone loses their minds. Just try taking a drive on the 405 and you’ll witness true pandemonium. Rather than braving the forces of nature and...
Winston Pies
Winston Pies is the place to get your pie to-go, whether it’s a quick 4pm snack (when you’re cheating on your Whole30 plan) or a whole pie for dinner with friends. There’s always a rotating selection depending on the fruits...
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...
Belle Vie
It is difficult to find a decent French restaurant in Los Angeles, except for the tourist traps. Belle Vie is a UFO on Wilshire Blvd, where you immediately feel transported to a Parisian bistro once you walk in. Vincent, the...
Pizzana
Most reviews of Pizzana start by saying that it’s the savory venture of Candace and Charles Nelson, the Sprinkles Cupcakes founders, team up with Chris O’Donnell (famous for starring in Batman & Robin and NCIS). Although all of the above...
Saffron & Rose
On this busy stretch of Little Tehran, you’ll find rose ice cream made with fresh organic whole milk and thousands of rose petals distilled to their essence: either white rose which is sweeter, or red rose which is tarter. Like...