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Pistachio Baklava and Muhammara: Three New Places to Try Turkish Flavors in West Los Angeles

2:31 PM PDT on August 22, 2022

Manti at Nuka Cafe, Westwood

Oaxacan, Japanese, Persian, and highly-priced Italian restaurants are in ample supply on L.A.’s Westside. Like much of the rest of the city, worthy destinations for Turkish coffee and cuisine, however, seem to be few and far between.

But a trio of spots that have recently materialized within a tailpipe’s cough of the 405 Freeway is out to change that, introducing distinct and attractive roosts for sitting and sipping a concentrated, cezve-brewed Arabica with pistachio baklava, spicy Muhammara, or a rainbow of mezze.

Let’s get to know them.

Lokl Haus, Santa Monica

Lokl Haus