"Peel off the 405 in Westwood and you’ll find Persian Square (a.k.a. Little Persia), the best place to go when another Cava bowl will potentially send you into a spiral. There’s no shortage of great options (which is why we published this Persian guide,) but Shamshiri Grill is our neighborhood go-to. This 40-year-old institution lets you watch kabobs sizzle on the grill as you dine, including beef koobideh that bursts with juices. And their chicken tahchin is an essential experience, which arrives as a baked rice cake with crispy, crackly tahdig on all sides. Slice into it with a fork, and you’ll find layers of grilled chicken, tangy yogurt, and barberries bringing pops of tartness." - Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins
Jakob Layman
