Laziz Grill in Westwood makes our favorite aush reshteh in Los Angeles - among other things.

Broxton Brew in Westwood Village is a solid bar and restaurant in a striking space.

The West End might not look like much from the outside, but it remains one of our go-to cocktail bars in Westwood.

Napa Valley Grille is an American restaurant/wine bar in Westwood that's perfect for when you don’t want to drive six hours to the real thing.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Saffron & Rose is the tiny, always packed Westwood location of the Persian ice cream sensation.

Audrey is the restaurant at the Hammer in Westwood, and a great place for some cocktails and dinner (whether or not you actually visit the museum).

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