Kabob by Faraj

Located inside a kosher butcher shop, this longtime Persian spot in Pico-Robertson offers a no-frills deli-style menu with meats, rice, sides and other dishes priced by weight. The juicy, antibiotic-free koobideh and barg cuts have made Kabob by Faraj popular among neighborhood locals for decades (the market first opened in 1995). There’s not much in the way of ambience here, and the service can be iffy at times, but these excellent kebabs make for a great takeout and delivery lunch or cozy dinner at home—just not on Friday evenings or Saturday, when Kabob by Faraj closes for the Sabbath.