West LA

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

Brant Cox, Arden Shore & Garrett Snyder

March 17, 2023

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Just off the 405, Sawtelle is one of the best streets for eating in Los Angeles.

Jess Basser Sanders, Brant Cox, Kat Hong & Arden Shore

November 3, 2022

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Brothers Cousins Tacos on Sawtelle is the late-night taco kingpin of the Westside.

Garrett Snyder

September 22, 2022

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Located on the second floor of a Sawtelle plaza, Midoh serves Japanese comfort food.

Kat Hong

February 24, 2022

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Nanbankan is a yakitoriya in West LA that feels like a portal to Japan.

Kat Hong

January 22, 2022

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Don Antonio’s is a Mexican spot on Pico in West LA with great margaritas and combo platters.

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Arden Shore

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The Apple Pan is an LA institution serving old-school burgers in the best space in town to eat them.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

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Hara might not be the best sushi in LA, but its fun, affordable, and downright infectious.

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Brant Cox

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It might not be anything special, but Freddy Smalls is a solid “in the middle” spot for those crucial after-work drinks.

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Amanda Williamson

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Santouka is a Westside ramen spot whose simplicity is what makes it special.

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Jess Basser Sanders

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Hamasaku is kind-of-upscale sushi in a West LA strip mall.

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Jess Basser Sanders

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En Sushi in West LA has a modern space and a giant combination sushi platter worth knowing about.

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Brant Cox

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Necco is the tiny Japanese restaurant in West LA serving one of our favorite casual meals in the neighborhood.

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Brant Cox

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Brazilian BBQ is a parking lot stand in West LA with lots of good grilled meat.

Sylvio Martins

January 14, 2022

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Mogu Mogu in West LA specializes in mazemen, a brothless ramen that has us feeling very full and happy.

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James Montgomery

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La Puglia is a great all-day Italian cafe in Santa Monica. Come for coffee and a pastry, or a bowl of squid ink pasta at night.

Arden Shore

July 26, 2021

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Tofu Ya on Sawtelle is one of the best options for Korean food in West LA. Try a sundubu combo.

Arden Shore

April 23, 2021

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021