"On our first visit to this daytime Persian cafe in Silver Lake, we had a lovely afternoon meal on the outdoor patio eating juicy turmeric chicken. After our second first, we were fully head over heels: This quiet, sun-lit corner spot is a place to bring a book and feel like the world stops spinning over a homey, delicious lunch. After ordering at the counter, a colorful spread arrives in minutes: tomato-y khoresh bademjan, fresh barbari with garlicky yogurt, and grapefruit-sized kofteh tabrizi studded with walnuts and barberries. Azizam also makes top-tier desserts, like the baklava-esque mille-feuille with stripes of soft cream that shouldn’t be missed. In fact, maybe ditch the book and bring a friend so you’ll be able to order more." - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
