Westwood

Review

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

Brant Cox

March 2, 2023

Guide

The 18 best meals in Westwood.

Brant Cox

February 13, 2023

Review

Violet is a big French restaurant in Westwood with a fantastic patio.

Arden Shore

February 13, 2023

Review

Hijo De Su Madre is a casual, counter-service vegan Mexican spot with a Yucantan-inspired menu.

Garrett Snyder

September 30, 2022

Review

Attari Sandwich Shop is a quick and casual order-at-the-counter shop in Westwood serving great sandwiches and soups.

Brant Cox

August 22, 2022

Review

Lulu, a scenic California cuisine spot at The Hammer in Westwood, is everything you could want in a museum restaurant.

Kat Hong

August 5, 2022

Review

There’s a lot going on at Upside Down, a coffee shop in Westwood that doubles as an art space and community center.

Kat Hong

June 27, 2022

Review

Haru Omakase is a takeout-only sushi spot in Westwood where every box looks like a piece of art.

Brant Cox

June 9, 2022

Review

Hakata Izakaya Hero in Westwood is one of the best Japanese izakayas on the Westside.

Brant Cox

May 25, 2022

Review

Emporium Thai is the best Thai restaurant in Westwood.

Brant Cox

March 10, 2022

Review

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

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

Gushi is a Korean walk-up window in Westwood featuring affordable (and filling) combo meals.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

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

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

Sunnin, a classic Lebanese spot in Westwood, serves some of the best shawarma in town.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

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

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

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

Review

Fat Sal’s is a sandwich shop with the kind of heavy-handed food that requires several naps afterwards.

Brant Cox

January 14, 2022

Review

Northern Cafe is the North Star of Chinese food in Westwood.

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Brant Cox

Review

Tacos tu Madre is the colorful, affordable taco window in Westwood with an all-day breakfast burrito that's one of our favorites in the city.

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Brant Cox

Review

Bella Pita is the perfect Mediterranean place in Westwood for a late-night bite that’s not fast food.

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Brant Cox

Review

One of the oldest Indonesian restaurants in LA, Ramayani is a Westwood staple with a huge menu that’s both overwhelming and delicious.

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Brant Cox

Guide

10 boba shops you need to try today.

Audrey Fong

June 3, 2021

Review

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

Review

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021

Review

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

Brant Cox

March 29, 2021