UMAMI BURGER (Update)

Since my first Umami experience, I have returned twice to eat the Mideast Burger (Lamb) and the Triple Pork Burger. Both were examples of perfection. Friends have tried the Turkey Confit Burger, Truffle Burger, and Stilton Burger - - all were thrilled with their taste bud the experience.

On a sad note, Umami did away with the "Jenga" style stacked fries and replaced them with your average pile of regular fries. They said that nobody liked them, but people have told me that they wanted to go there just for the cool looking fries. I think Umami got a little bit lazy, but it won't stop me from eventually having every burger on the menu...

UMAMI BURGER

My friend Tye tipped me off to their soft opening.

It's a very simple Japanese influenced setting.

Mmmmm.... Too many amazing choices.

The Umami Burger
6 uses of umami taste...
Parmesan Crisp, Oven-Dried Tomato, Caramelized Onions,
House-Made Ketchup, Shitake Mushrooms, Anchovies,
Freshly Ground Burger & Toasted Bun

SoCal Burger

Butter Lettuce, Oven-Dried Tomato, House Spread,
House Made Processed Cheese, Caramelized Onions,
Freshly Ground Burger & Toasted Bun

Lance has lots of fingers to hold his burger together while he stuffs his face.

Look at the way the meat perfectly falls apart.
Every bite melts in your mouth.

Mike eats a burger the way old English women drink tea.

All gone.

One of 3 meat grinders in the kitchen - Umami never freezes their meat and it's always freshly ground. This is the first perfect burger that I've had in Los Angeles. Please go here and leave satisfied.
By the way: BYOB

850 S La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 931-3000

PINK'S FAMOUS HOT DOGS

I was told that Pink's (although known for hot dogs) had great Hamburgers... I was misled.

Pink's is one of those hour-long-wait-on-the-weekend places.
I beat the crowd by going in the cold of night.

People who hate their jobs making the worst burgers.

"Psst. Let's burn this one."

Consistently dry, overcooked and flavorless... Mmmm

Evidence. I didn't enjoy anything about this place.
Maybe the hot dogs are better, but does it really matter???

709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: (323) 931-4223