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Can we all agree about SoCal Food Recommendations

I agree for the most part, except he loves In-n-out, so he lost a little credibility there. 😀

KT
 
KeithTalent said:
I agree for the most part, except he loves In-n-out, so he lost a little credibility there. 😀

KT
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What.

I cried when I ate In-N-Out at CA for the first time.

It's so good and has great value unlike the east coast contenders of Shake Shack.
 
Zeze said:
What.

I cried when I ate In-N-Out at CA for the first time.

It's so good and has great value unlike the east coast contenders of Shake Shack.
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Shake Shack was not good either. Both of them are fine for fast food I guess, but neither of them are very good at all. In my opinion of course.

KT
 
Zeze said:
What burger chains do you like?

Don't say Five Guys.
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I like Five Guys. I don't love it though. Have not had it in about a year or so. I tried Carl's Jr. when it opened here and thought it was not very good at all. My problem with In-N-Out and Shake Shack is the patties are are not flavourful and the fake cheese stuff or whatever it is they use is kind of nauseating.

Honestly if I was in New York I don't think I could eat any burgers except for Umami or a decent restaurant. Here in Vancouver our burgers generally suck ass, aside from a few specific restaurants I frequent.

KT
 
KeithTalent said:
I like Five Guys. I don't love it though. Have not had it in about a year or so. I tried Carl's Jr. when it opened here and thought it was not very good at all. My problem with In-N-Out and Shake Shack is the patties are are not flavourful and the fake cheese stuff or whatever it is they use is kind of nauseating.

Honestly if I was in New York I don't think I could eat any burgers except for Umami or a decent restaurant. Here in Vancouver our burgers generally suck ass, aside from a few specific restaurants I frequent.

KT
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I don't dislike Five Guys. They're fine.

But something feels wrong when you walk out with burger + fries and you just paid $15... wtf.

You can get a proper restaurant style burger at sit-down places like Chili's for less.
 
KeithTalent said:
I like Five Guys. I don't love it though. Have not had it in about a year or so. I tried Carl's Jr. when it opened here and thought it was not very good at all. My problem with In-N-Out and Shake Shack is the patties are are not flavourful and the fake cheese stuff or whatever it is they use is kind of nauseating.

Honestly if I was in New York I don't think I could eat any burgers except for Umami or a decent restaurant. Here in Vancouver our burgers generally suck ass, aside from a few specific restaurants I frequent.

KT
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That is precisely the reason why once I learned about mustard fried at In-N-Out, I ALWAYS got my burger mustard fried. Makes it tastylicious.

Of course, The Counter is still the superior burger joint.
 
Zeze said:
I don't dislike Five Guys. They're fine.

But something feels wrong when you walk out with burger + fries and you just paid $15... wtf.

You can get a proper restaurant style burger at sit-down places like Chili's for less.
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We don't have Chili's here, but I agree with you. This is why I don't really go there anymore, there are proper restaurants around where I can get a far better burger, plus have a great beer or a cocktail at the same time.

XabanakFanatik said:
That is precisely the reason why once I learned about mustard fried at In-N-Out, I ALWAYS got my burger mustard fried. Makes it tastylicious.

Of course, The Counter is still the superior burger joint.
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I'd love to try to The Counter and Father's Office (I think that's the name?).

KT
 
Ns1 said:
ALWAYS SAY YES TO THIS QUESTION, even if you are not eating in your car.

BTW OP- I saw this video last night and totally thought of you (nohomo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYKGp_TEanY&list=UURi2uIvLy5_H5kKQcJWBD7w
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MMMMMMMMMMMMMM! This is a definite go when I come down.

We have a place here the does Al Pastor Tacos and it is an absolute shit hole, but mother of god do they have some GOOOOOOOD al pastor. I will take pics the next time I go.

I had your 3x1, Fried Mustard, Medium Rare, Toasted Bun, Toasted Onion burger. Holy shit that was like heaven.

The Stigenator said:
no..

when are you coming down again?
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I will be down in LA the 23rd of November to get my windows tinted, then heading down to SD for a week.

Anyone wanna rent me a spot on their couch on the 23rd so I don't have to pay $100+ for a hotel room? LOL
 
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Seriously - no trip to SoCal is complete without us stopping at Original Tommy's and getting something slathered in their chili.

Tamale extra tomato with sport peppers - $4 with tax.
 
Ns1 said:
FO is the original. Not necessarily the best. I love it though, and the beef quality cannot be matched (dry aged beef in a $15 burger? YES)
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How does it compare to an Umami? I really loved the one I had in NYC and next time I am in California I plan on having Umami again, but I'll also attempt to get to The Counter and FO (as well as any others I can fit in).

KT
 
KeithTalent said:
How does it compare to an Umami? I really loved the one I had in NYC and next time I am in California I plan on having Umami again, but I'll also attempt to get to The Counter and FO (as well as any others I can fit in).

KT
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LA is a restaurant burger paradise right now. I would encourage you to check out the non-chain burger joints for their burgers (e.g. not umami, counter)

for example:

http://la.eater.com/archives/2013/04/16/the_burger_heatmap_15_new_burgers_to_eat_right_now.php

of course, if you must hit up Umami I understand.
 
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