Persian

LAGuide

14 excellent Persian spots for kabobs, ghormeh sabzi, and more.

Brant Cox, Arden Shore & Garrett Snyder

March 17, 2023

LAReview

Ignore the generic name—International Market Grill inside a Jon's Supermarket serves solid Persian food for a great price and freshly baked sangak bread you can buy by the foot.

Garrett Snyder

March 17, 2023

LAReview

Saffron Food Mart in Torrance is a rare oasis for great Persian food in the South Bay—get the kebabs, stews, or a tongue sandwich.

Garrett Snyder

March 17, 2023

LAReview

Nersses Vanak is a family-run Persian spot in Glendale with amazing lamb and chickpea stew and freshly made flatbread.

Garrett Snyder

March 17, 2023

LAReview

Shamshiri Grill in Westwood is one of the great Persian staples of Little Persia.

Brant Cox

March 2, 2023

LAReview

Raffi's is an institution and the perfect place for a massive group dinner in Glendale.

Brant Cox

March 2, 2023

LAReview

Taste of Tehran in Westwood is one of the best spots in town for quick, affordable Iranian food.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

LAReview

Shaherzad is a classic Persian spot in Westwood and one of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

LAReview

Toranj is a Persian restaurant in Westwood Village and home to an excellent Juicy Chicken kabob.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

LAGuide

Cookbook author Naz Deravian picks out her favorite Persian restaurants and markets in Los Angeles.

Garin Pirnia

September 27, 2021

LAReview

Naan Hut in West LA has solid Persian staples and excellent sangak.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Javan is a Persian restaurant in West LA that’s ideal for a big group dinner.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Pink Orchid is a popular Persian bakery in Westwood with incredible house-made piroshkis.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Farsi Cafe in Westwood is a great spot for a casual lunch and big plates of koobideh.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Flame in Westwood is a great spot for excellent Persian food in an upscale atmosphere.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Darya is home to some of the best Persian food you'll find in West LA.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Café Glacé in Westwood is home to excellent Persian-style pizza.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Rex Bakery in West LA is home to tremendous Persian pastries and desserts.

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

LAReview

Saffron & Rose is the tiny, always packed Westwood location of the Persian ice cream sensation.

Brant Cox

May 28, 2019