MICHELIN Guide California
Parsnip
- 3324 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, 90065, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Eastern European
Take Away
Dinner only takeaway from this Romanian-inspired cafe.
MICHELIN Guide California
Parsnip
- 3324 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, 90065, United States
- 15 - 25 USD • Eastern European
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

It’s tiny here—as in there is seating for just four people indoors—but if the weather is nice and you have a hankering for some soul-soothing Romanian food, Parsnip is an ideal bet. Take a number, place your order and if you’re lucky, grab a folding chair because these items are meant to be eaten sitting down.
Bulz dumplings filled with melted cheese, sauerkraut and red peppers are tangy and delicious; just as plachinta stuffed with potatoes and red chili is especially satisfying in all of its doughy goodness. Sarmale (cabbage rolls stuffed with beef, pork, rice and spices) toe the line between hearty and heavy, but if you prefer the classics, order the chicken paprikash or beef goulash. They come with that glorious dollop of sour cream, naturally.
- ‹ The MICHELIN Plate: Good cooking
- ò Simple restaurant