Star Bakery - Los Angeles

Across the street from suave Sasaya, sits a sketchy-looking strip mall. A somewhat functioning laundromat and a tiny bodega-esque grocery store that looks suspiciously like a front for something that turns a much higher profit than dime-bags...of potato chips is enough to deter the bravest of souls.

Sandwiched between the two, Star Bakery sits. Persian and not the least bit prissy, their Baklava is less honey-loaded than I like but authentic by every standard. They make a decent Eclair as well, but the rule of thumb is to stick with what they do best.

Decent, okay, service without the smile, but it's also service without the scorn. Glad for the experience, without an overwhelming need to return.