Azizam

"A Persian/Iranian restaurant offering authentic Persian dishes including kebabs and mezze." - Matthew Kang

"Suggesting a counter service spot for date night is usually a no-no, but if the destination is Azizam, you’re in for a good night. At this cozy Persian cafe in Silver Lake, all the ordering happens up front when you walk in (the mazeh platter and kofteh meatball are great for sharing), which allows for the rest of the evening to be spent chatting and sipping orange wine without being interrupted by a server. Maybe you’ll have nothing in common and you can dip out quickly, maybe you’ll realize you’re both obsessed with Love Island UK. Sounds like there could be more wine in your future.  " - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Though Southern California has the country’s largest Persian population in the country, finding options outside of the San Fernando Valley, Westwood, or Glendale can be tricky. In Silver Lake, former pop-up Azizam prepares delicious dishes in a cozy space including the popular kuku sabzi sandwich and the turmeric braised Jidori chicken over fava bean rice." - Eater Staff

"Bon Appetit tapped one of Los Angeles’s newest Persian restaurants, Azizam, for its yearly Best New Restaurant list. The former pop-up moved into permanent digs in Silver Lake in March 2024." - Rebecca Roland

"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