Thrillist_un says:
The small-but-power-packed Jidori chicken wings at this gastropubby K-town beer hall is a menu highlight (also a menu highlight: everything on the menu)
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Thrillist_un says:
This flapper-centric dive's got wings in mostly standard varieties (save the zesty lemon-pepper), and -- bonus! -- crazy-good Philly cheesesteaks.
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Thrillist_un says:
Though they no longer have their 25-cent wing special -- Wangs' wings are perfectly crunchy and super-satisfying while watching a game, and are still on the happy hour menu for about a buck each.
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Thrillist_un says:
These fall-off-the-bone wings've gained a cult following thanks to a vinegar-based hot sauce that's basically served at the bottom of the order, so eating them's a bit more DIY than usual: dip, spin, eat, repeat.
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Thrillist_un says:
Sang Yoon's Asian-fusion restaurant doesn't call 'em wings (they're chicken lollipops, yo), but don't be mistaken: they are crispy-fried, savory poultry, and you will want more as soon as you're done with your first order.
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Thrillist_un says:
This Korean mini-chain makes mind-blowing wings: crisp-skinned numbers in honey, hot, or soy-garlic sauce, the latter of which you'll be tasting for days, though that's kind of not a bad thing.
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Thrillist_un says:
Harris Ranch beef, Fiscalini Farms cheddar, arugula, garlic aioli, and ketchup. It's also a straight-up amazing burg, even better if you pair it with one of the rotating craft beers they've got behind the counter. Perfection.
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Thrillist_un says:
you literally can't go wrong with any burger here. But since you'll likely be there for brunch, and you'll want eggs and a meatwich, this bad boy's the perfect solution
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Thrillist_un says:
It's almost a joke how XL this burger is, which makes it funny that the HQ Niman Ranch beef's also topped with avocado, house-smoked bacon, and Danish bleu cheese.
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Thrillist_un says:
This meat monstrosity at Venice's classic dive bar next-levels the usual patty + bacon + cheese level of exceptionalism with a grilled dog sliced atop an already-majestic, perfectly cooked patty on shredded lettuce and a sesame seed bun.
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Thrillist_un says:
Universal Studios just opened up a living, breathing re-creation of Springfield, which means you can meander over to Krusty Burger (YUP), where you can pick up this double-meat, D'oh-ble-cheese, double-bacon monster
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Thrillist_un says:
The Tacos Puntas Cabras guys now have a burger stand, too -- with ridiculous add-ons like green curry guacamole and cactus-molcajete salsa
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Thrillist_un says:
Sorta like a Royale with Cheese, except it's po-boy-style (basically in a hoagie bun), with a grass-fed patty, pickles, lettuce, grilled onion, and Gruyère.
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Thrillist_un says:
off-menu pile of ridiculousness - with jack cheese, poblano chili, caramelized onions, and zesty "420 Sauce" on toasted rye. And the grind also includes bone marrow.
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Thrillist_un says:
Any random street cart. Because if you're gonna have your last meal, it may as well be bacon-wrapped and topped with onions, jalapeños, and mayo. Right?
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Thrillist_un says:
You put one of these in your mouth and it explodes with spice and flavor. Then you repeat. Then you repeat again. Then you sip some Singha. Then you repeat again.
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Thrillist_un says:
classic Italian steakhouse Dan Tana's still satisfies, especially when you're ordering something as classic as meat-stuffed lasagna.
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Thrillist_un says:
the massive pasta plates are not up to snuff with other Italian joints in the city. Who cares? The free garlic knots -- which come both with every dinner and for whomever is waiting outside for a table as well -- are, like, insanely, insanely great.
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Thrillist_un says:
the real move is to go for brunch: the pastries are insane, and you can order this monstrous bowl of egg-topped, short rib-laden spicy rice and then... nap. You're definitely gonna nap.
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Thrillist_un says:
This sort of formerly under-the-radar Oaxacan spot just won a James Beard Award for having killer mole. Seriously, if that doesn't get you in the door, what does?
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Thrillist_un says:
You could go to any of the Tommy's locations and leave happy, but if you hit the original-original-really-guys-we-mean-the-original spot, you'll be super-duper-double happy. (Until about five hours later.)
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Thrillist_un says:
Some people may complain that the pizza here is too floppy, and yeah, it kinda is. But the ingredients in its BBQ chicken variation are top-notch, and the serving size is massive, and once it's in your mouth, who cares about that flop anyways?
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Thrillist_un says:
So many spots in the city offer platters of cured meats, but Bestia's is all made in-house, which means the process is carefully curated, and the meats are that much better for it.
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Thrillist_un says:
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo wanted to recreate the flavors they remembered from fish shacks in Florida, and they knocked it out of the park with this fish dip, going so far as to import the crackers they use to give it a hit of salty authenticity
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Thrillist_un says:
This dish essentially started the food truck trend. It's an amazing mesh of flavors, and all that time ago -- like, five years -- it was groundbreaking. Now, it's just super tasty.
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Thrillist_un says:
It's a rite of passage to stand in line for an hour at this nearby-to-UCLA spot, asking the entire time you're in line if it's really worth all that standing around for a $2 ice cream sandwich. And then you take a bite, and, yep, it totally is.
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Thrillist_un says:
There are a ton of variations of this dish all over the city, but Roscoe's is definitive, and still stands out for crispiness, balance, and being open late on Friday and Sat.
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Thrillist_un says:
What, you've only ordered the set sushi meals? Then you've missed out on the real treat: this absurdly flavorful bite, which has to be ordered separately. It's worth it. Completely.
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Thrillist_un says:
comes with any entree order and fill the table with everything from eggplant to chopped liver, all dippable with their piping-hot homemade bread. It's outstanding.
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Thrillist_un says:
Love it or hate it, Sang Yoon's defining dish set the stage for LA's reputation as a burger mecca, and still stands as one of the best ground meatwiches in the city.
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Thrillist_un says:
There are so many things we could recommend at the Grand Central Market, but this platter of freshly smoked fish hits the soul in the same way as Eggslut -- without the line.
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Thrillist_un says:
This is pretty universally considered one-of-if-not-the best sandwich in all of the LA area. If you haven't had this meat monster yet, what have you been waiting for? Really, WHAT?
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Thrillist_un says:
Its glory-est days may be behind it, but Wolfgang Puck's flagship restaurant is still an emblem of Hollywood decadence, and this now off-menu signature dish was once the height of LA's food scene -- and one bite in, you'll understand why.
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Thrillist_un says:
no one who's been to this new-ish meat-centric spot can deny the buttery, gooey hoecake, which is essentially a cornbread if cornbread were made of dreams instead of corn.
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Thrillist_un says:
The Chinese chicken salad is one of LA's defining dishes, and this version has a gingery dressing, an abundance of nuts, and -- oh yeah -- not one, but TWO types of crispy fried noodles
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Thrillist_un says:
Why not get the frothy, thick tonkotsu ramen? Because the dippable tsukemen gives you the ability to have as much -- or as little -- broth on your noodles as you want, plus the inevitable leftovers travel better.
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Thrillist_un says:
its deep-red Mexi-ish bird is covered in a vinegar sauce that makes it truly moist all the way through. Pro tip: order extra sauce and let it seep into the fries or rice below for an insane carb-bomb side.
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Thrillist_un says:
There are a lot of things you don't know about this beloved Middle Eastern chain, but here's one thing you do: its chicken (and ohGodthat garlic sauce) are absurd.
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Thrillist_un says:
The dirty secret of Roy Choi's excellent Korean menu is that the best stuff is actually NOT in the pots -- rather it's side dishes like this gooey, savory, creamy uni-and-rice dish.
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Thrillist_un says:
pay the extra $1 for a third side (baba ghanouj!) instead of stomach-filling rice, and avoid, at all costs, the same-named ripoff restaurant on Wilshire.
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Thrillist_un says:
You may have a hard time finding this woman, but you NEED TO FIND THIS WOMAN, who hand-makes blue-corn tortillas stuffed with chicharrones, cheese
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Thrillist_un says:
Thankfully, nothing at this WLA burger institution has changed since 1947: including this burger -- legendary for its smoky, classic flavor.
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Thrillist_un says:
This dinosaur-sized bone-in hunka-hunka-delicious meat isn't just one of the best BBQ dishes in the city, it's one of the best dishes in the city, period.
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Thrillist_un says:
this classy steakhouse grows and butchers its own meat, serving up limited servings of each cut that'll clean out your wallet in the most delicious way possible.
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Thrillist_un says:
Available only at the bar, the Seared Salmon Right Away melts on your tongue and makes you truly wonder why you've ever eaten second-rate sushi before.
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Thrillist_un says:
This hole-in-the-wall Pasadena farm-to-table restaurant has rapidly become one of the city's go-to tables, and this dish is its shining-est star.
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Thrillist_un says:
15-day aged blend of sirloin, chuck, and short rib from Pat LaFrieda; thick, short chunks of Alderwood smoked bacon; a layer of NY cheddar; and "super sauce"
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Thrillist_un says:
The OG dry-aged burger -- the Black Label -- is a thing of (albeit expensive) beauty, topped with griddled onions and served on a brioche bun. It's worth the hype.
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