"Given that Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian population outside of Iran, it’s no surprise that the city is rich with superlative Persian restaurants. With another location in Thousand Oaks, Sadaf in Encino is arguably the best Iranian spot the Valley has to offer, serving an immense kebab plates filled with fluffy basmati rice. The kashke bademjan, or “eggplant delight,” as it’s called on the menu, and ghormeh sabzi are top-tier." - Mona Holmes