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Mark Wiens in Los Angeles, CA: 4 Spots

4 spots in Los Angeles, CA, mapped from Huge Iranian Food Tour!! INSANE KEBABS + Cherry Rice!! | Best Persian Food in Los Angeles!! by Mark Wiens.

Map of 4 spots from Huge Iranian Food Tour!! INSANE KEBABS + Cherry Rice!! | Best Persian Food in Los Angeles!!

The 4 spots

  1. Saffron & Rose Ice Cream

    Ice Cream Shop · Price level: Cheap

    1387 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

  2. Raffi's Place

    Persian Restaurant · Price level: Cheap

    211 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205, USA

  3. Nersses Vanak Restaurant

    Persian Restaurant · Price level: High

    6524 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91201, USA

  4. Attari Sandwich Shop

    Sandwich Shop · Price level: High

    1388 Westwood Blvd #101, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

From the video

Huge Iranian Food Tour!! INSANE KEBABS + Cherry Rice!! | Best Persian Food in Los Angeles!!Huge Iranian Food Tour!! INSANE KEBABS + Cherry Rice!! | Best Persian Food in Los · Mark Wiens

Mark Wiens was particularly impressed by the unique combination of fried lamb brains and tongue in a sandwich, noting how the creamy texture of the brains acted like a rich meat sauce. He also marveled at the scale of the Persian community in Los Angeles, describing the experience of eating traditional stews and saffron-infused ice cream as a deep dive into a legendary culinary culture.

Food from the video

  • Tongue and brain sandwich
  • Ash (herbal porridge)
  • Koubideh kebab
  • Torshi (pickled vegetables)
  • Saffron rice with barberries
  • Saffron and rose water ice cream
  • Faloodeh (frozen noodle dessert)
  • Cherry syrup

Planning notes

Trip guide

  • Visit Glendale

Planning questions

Where did Mark Wiens eat in Los Angeles, CA?

This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Los Angeles, CA.

What are the must-try foods in Los Angeles, CA?

Creator picks from the video include Tongue and brain sandwich, Ash (herbal porridge), Koubideh kebab, Torshi (pickled vegetables). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.

Can I save these spots to use on my trip?

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