Where to find the best Persian restaurants in Los Angeles

Middle Eastern foods expert Anissa Helou and restaurant critic Bill Addison devour Tehrangeles and more to name their favorite Persian restaurants in SoCal.
Bill Addison • Los Angeles Times • August 6, 2019
Anissa Helou speared a charred, oval slice of grilled donbalan — Farsi for lamb testicle — with her fork and considered her bite. The appearance and texture of the kebab resembled a supple sea scallop, though the flavor had a restrained gaminess,...
Restaurants In This Story
Taste of Tehran
Attari Sandwich Shop
Attari Grill
Hen House Grill
Nersses Vanak
Shamshiri Grill
Saffron & Rose
Rex Bakery
Wholesome Choice
The full article can be read on the Los Angeles Times website.

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