Shamshiri Grill ★ 4.4
Shamshiri Grill in Westwood, Los Angeles serves Persian classics and a long vegetarian menu, with strong kashk-e bademjan and ash reshteh by the bowl.
Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson's Kismet in Los Feliz, Los Angeles runs a vegetable-led California Mediterranean menu with the kind of cooking even meat eaters chase.
Address: 4648 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Shamshiri Grill in Westwood, Los Angeles serves Persian classics and a long vegetarian menu, with strong kashk-e bademjan and ash reshteh by the bowl.
Erewhon Cafe on Beverly Boulevard in the Fairfax District, Los Angeles is a wellness market and cafe with a fully labelled gluten-free menu, organic juices and a tonic bar in the back.
Gracias Madre on Melrose, West Hollywood, Los Angeles serves a fully gluten-free vegan Mexican menu, with corn tortillas made fresh from masa each day.
Shahrzad in Westwood, Los Angeles serves halal Persian kababs and saffron rice on Tehrangeles' main strip. Family-run since the 1980s, banquet seating in back.
Darya on Santa Monica Boulevard, West Los Angeles serves halal Persian dinners with live music on weekends. Saffron koobideh and tahdig are the orders, family banquet style.
Factor's Famous Deli on Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles has run a kosher-style Jewish deli since 1948, with house-cured pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup.