One Sublime Day In LA (Pics)

Recently, I had the opportunity to tag along on my wife's business trip to LA. While she was working, I had the chance to spend some time with my son, who's an LA music producer, and visit a couple of his favorite food haunts.
For lunch, he suggested El Taurino, west of Downtown:


El Taurino is known for tacos el Pastor. We ate a bunch of them; they're quite small but exceptional, with loads of crunchy bits and a tangy salsa verde. The carne asada tacos were good, too, but not transcendental like the al Pastor. Rice and beans made a satisfying complement.


El Taurino is deceptively large. He tells me they're open well into the night and do a huge after-club business.


Dinner took us to Korea Town, and quite possibly the best Korean BBQ I've ever tasted:


As you can see, ambience is not a major consideration...


...but the food definitely is. Here's the pan chan:


Bulgogi and marinated shrimp. Notice the garlic cloves grilling:


Hardwood charcoal, which imparts a lovely, smoky aroma (to your clothing, as well).


Service was friendly, a welcome contrast to some similar places I've visited.
Next trip, we've decided to check out a few of the Asian restaurants that have gotten a lot of attention here lately.

El Taurino
1104 S Hoover St
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 738-9197

Soot Bull Jeep
3136 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3865

Paul SL wrote:Soot Bull Jeep
3136 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 387-3865

Agreed Soot Bull Jeep is excellent Korean BBQ, have been more than a few times. If going on a Fri,Sat,Sun night, make sure to get there early and remain on top of what number/party is getting called as they get packed and staff sometimes forgets who was next.

Paul SL wrote:Recently, I had the opportunity to tag along on my wife's business trip to LA. While she was working, I had the chance to spend some time with my son, who's an LA music producer, and visit a couple of his favorite food haunts.

Paul,

Aptly titled post.

Enjoy,
Gary