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saffy's, east hollywood.

saffy's, east hollywood.

august 2022

right across from the giant, blue scientology building on fountain avenue is saffy’s. it’s a casual middle eastern spot from the bestia and bavel folks, so you know it’s going to be really good - and it was!

old fashioned (overproof bourbon, urfa, cardamon & cacao bitter, lemon peel); boulevardier (cognac, red bitter, bianco vermouth, coffee bitters).

hummus tahini, smoked paprika, lebanese pine nuts, green zhoug, olive oil, challah.

tomatoes, smoked eggplant puree, feta, cinnamon, sesame & nigella, savory, cilantro.

every dish we had was beautiful, simple yet complex, exciting yet comforting.. and delicious of course. not a single miss. it feels like a perfect neighborhood restaurant.

yellowfin crudo, smoked trout roe, mushroom tzatziki, pickled shallots, seeds, dill, fried laffa.

turmeric mussels, carrot, habanero, lime coconut cream, scallions, toasted flatbread.

wood-fired shawarma: lamb & beef, lettuce, tomato, sumac onions, tahini, red ajika, laffa.

shawarma interior (after i ate a bite!).

parking sucks in the area, and they are constantly busy and buzzing, but it’s definitely worth visiting. absolutely love the design and the vibes of the place, and they have very tasty cocktails in addition to the excellent food.

4845 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

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anajak thai omakase, sherman oaks.

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