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Discovering the Fifth Taste at Umami Burger in Los Angeles

I ate at umami this past weekend. Service was a little off, but thats ok because the burger totally made up for it.

My friend and I split an umami burger and a truffle burger. Both were fantastic. I'm actually glad we split each, because the truffle burger was so rich that I don't think I would want to eat a whole one. I honestly don't know which burger I like better.

While the meat was very good and nicely cooked, the star here is the bun. Buns are a huge deal to a burger, and often overlooked. They have the bun nailed here at Umami. The texture is just perfect!

My only gripe is that they have no iced tea. All my life I have had an iced tea with my burgers. I don't drink soda (which they have an abundance of), so I was SOL and left with just water. Next time I'll bring a bottle of wine.

Also, skip desert. Their little cake things aren't really worth it. I wish I had had another burger instead!

All and all, I think Damon's review is pretty spot on, and I'd recommend anyone to try Umami Burger.

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Jollibee Opening In New York City on Saturday

I live in LA, and there are a few jollibee's around - one of them is about a mile from me. I have never eaten there. Can someone let me know if its worthwhile?

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Um, You Mean Animal-Style, Mom?

Once when I was at In-n-out with my boss, he asked for his burger "Doggie Style". I think that's more embarrassing.

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8 oz. Burger Bar in West Hollywood Misses the Mark

I have been to 8oz and had a near-identical experience. I was left with the exact same emotions as you. My service was super slow, people who ordered after me got food way before me, my wine tasted like vinegar, and in the end the burger was just OKAY.

The best thing I had all night was the burratta and heirloom tomato salad. A salad as the best dish at a burger restaurant? Bad sign.

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Discovering the Fifth Taste at Umami Burger in Los Angeles

I ate at umami this past weekend. Service was a little off, but thats ok because the burger totally made up for it.

My friend and I split an umami burger and a truffle burger. Both were fantastic. I'm actually glad we split each, because the truffle burger was so rich that I don't think I would want to eat a whole one. I honestly don't know which burger I like better.

While the meat was very good and nicely cooked, the star here is the bun. Buns are a huge deal to a burger, and often overlooked. They have the bun nailed here at Umami. The texture is just perfect!

My only gripe is that they have no iced tea. All my life I have had an iced tea with my burgers. I don't drink soda (which they have an abundance of), so I was SOL and left with just water. Next time I'll bring a bottle of wine.

Also, skip desert. Their little cake things aren't really worth it. I wish I had had another burger instead!

All and all, I think Damon's review is pretty spot on, and I'd recommend anyone to try Umami Burger.

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Jollibee Opening In New York City on Saturday

I live in LA, and there are a few jollibee's around - one of them is about a mile from me. I have never eaten there. Can someone let me know if its worthwhile?

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Um, You Mean Animal-Style, Mom?

Once when I was at In-n-out with my boss, he asked for his burger "Doggie Style". I think that's more embarrassing.

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8 oz. Burger Bar in West Hollywood Misses the Mark

I have been to 8oz and had a near-identical experience. I was left with the exact same emotions as you. My service was super slow, people who ordered after me got food way before me, my wine tasted like vinegar, and in the end the burger was just OKAY.

The best thing I had all night was the burratta and heirloom tomato salad. A salad as the best dish at a burger restaurant? Bad sign.

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The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey

Phew! Good deal. I did read that Hungry Cat burger review awhile ago. I have never been, but living so close, I should really check it out.

Since AHT is doing LA stuff now, I suggest you check out Blue Dahlia in the arts district downtown. I just went there with a friend and had a shortrib stuffed burger. Quite crazy! There are also many more interesting ones around. 25 Degrees, the counter, FO, etc!

Happy burger-ing

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The Burger at The 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood Is a Bit of a Turkey

Cafe 101 is somewhere that I never go in between the hours of breakfast and post-bar-time. Their non-breakfast items are just not very good! I'm kinda bummed that this is your Hollywood burger experience. There are so many other great burgers to be had in this city

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Vice's Guide to Burgers in Los Angeles

These lists seem pretty uninformed.

And Cliff's Edge is good, but The York is easily the best burger on the East Side.

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