Jack's Dining Room — Food Creator on YouTube
@jacksdiningroom1 — Unknown, United States — 915K subscribers
Finding the best food and experiences on Earth. From world class restaurants and iconic street food to once in a lifetime dining experiences in the world’s top destinations. Jack’s Dining Room is a food & travel channel exploring the best places to eat and experience around the globe. We travel city by city to uncover the world’s most talked about restaurants, chef led tastings, luxury dining, and unforgettable local food culture. Expect immersive food travel, global restaurant reviews, chef driven experiences, and cultural moments that define the world’s best food cities, whether it’s fine dining, street food, or hidden local gems. Based in NYC.
Restaurant Reviews by Jack's Dining Room
Hector's Deli
Melbourne, Australia — Sandwiches
Hector's Deli, started by a former two Michelin star chef, lives up to its reputation as Melbourne's best sandwich shop. Everything is made from scratch including bread and house-made sauces, with quality local farm ingredients throughout. The reviewer was impressed by multiple sandwiches, particularly praising the beef and pickle, roast pork pesto, tuna melt, and fried chicken sandwich.
Bondi Surf Seafoods
Sydney, Bondi Beach, Australia — Fish and Chips
A family-run fish and chips shop at Bondi Beach with 50 years of tradition, serving fresh New Zealand fish and homemade tartar sauce. While not quite matching British standards for crispness, the stunning beachside setting and quality ingredients make it a worthwhile experience.
Mariscos Jalisco
Los Angeles, California, United States — Mexican seafood / Tacos
The reviewer visits the famous seafood taco food truck Mariscos Jalisco in LA and is blown away by the quality and freshness of the food. They praise the crunchy shrimp tacos, Poseidon Tostada, and bright sauces, calling it one of the best tacos they've had in LA. The food truck's simple setup with paper plates and fresh ingredients delivers an incredible dining experience.
Bev Hills Cheese Shop
Beverly Hills, United States — Italian Sandwiches / Deli
Jack's Dining Room visits Beverly Hills Cheese Shop, a premier sandwich destination with an incredible selection of 500+ cheeses from around the world. The reviewers try the leoti prime rib sandwich and a vegetarian option, both delivering exceptional flavor despite minor textural issues. The shop's policy of offering free samples before purchase and extensive customization options makes it a must-visit for sandwich enthusiasts.
Victor Churchill
Melbourne, Australia — Steakhouse
Victor Churchill is Australia's oldest family-run butcher shop and steakhouse since 1876, offering an exceptional dining experience where customers select from dry-aged meat before it's carved tableside and cooked over dual wood-fired grills. Every cut tasted phenomenal with incredible juiciness and flavor, making it one of the best steakhouses the reviewer has visited.
Ginza Hachigou
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Ramen
The reviewer visits a reservation-only ramen restaurant in Tokyo's Ginza district that serves only one dish - the owner's signature ramen bowl. The owner arrives at 4 a.m. daily to prepare broth for 2 days, resulting in a delicious, lighter broth with perfectly textured noodles. Despite not typically seeking out ramen, the reviewer found this experience exceptional and was impressed by the chef's passion and dedication.
Aciolor at Chabari
San Sebastian, Spain — Spanish, Open-Fire Grilling
This Michelin-starred restaurant in San Sebastian delivers on its legendary reputation, particularly with what the reviewer calls the best steak in the world. While some dishes were artistic misses, the exceptional quality of ingredients, innovative open-fire cooking technique, and welcoming atmosphere make it absolutely worth the premium price and effort to visit.
Sydney Fish Market
Sydney, Australia — Seafood
The Sydney Fish Market is a seafood paradise with over 40 vendors offering species found nowhere else in the world. The reviewer sampled exceptional dishes including a Singaporean chili mud crab, blue fin tuna, king crab legs, sushi tacos, fresh oysters, and premium sushi, all of which exceeded expectations with outstanding quality and flavor.
Chef Anelise's Farm Restaurant
Tasmania, Australia — Modern farm-to-table, seafood, contemporary
A one-of-a-kind culinary experience at a remote Tasmanian farm where diners dive for sea urchins and abalone before enjoying Michelin-trained chef Anelise's farm-to-table lunch. Every dish showcases impeccably fresh, locally-sourced ingredients with creative preparations like abalone pizza with homemade goat cheese and herb-buttered porterhouse steak paired with fresh abalone. This is an unforgettable and unique dining adventure in one of Australia's most remote and beautiful locations.
Margaret
Sydney, Australia — Steakhouse, Contemporary Australian
The reviewer visits Margaret, Australia's number one ranked steakhouse and number two in the world, run by Chef Neil. They praised the exceptional Mashima ribeye for its buttery texture and intense flavor, the heritage wagyu ribeye served with bone marrow, and the unique coral trout. The restaurant showcases rare beef and fish on an open fire grill with flavors that far exceed typical American steakhouse offerings.
Raspados El Chilango
Los Angeles, United States — Mexican
The reviewer visits the legendary Raspados El Chilango in LA, a family-run stand serving the same raspados for 20 years. The strawberry coconut and mango taheen are both incredibly refreshing and flavorful, with the owner's unique ice-shaving technique and custom sauce combinations creating an impressive culinary experience.
Le Coupe
Los Angeles, United States — Fast Casual / Fried Chicken Sandwiches
The reviewer visits Le Coupe in LA to try their signature chili honey glazed chicken sandwich, which they consider one of the best sandwiches in the world. Owner Craig, a former fine dining chef, has created an exceptionally large and flavorful sandwich that generates significant attention from passersby. The reviewer enthusiastically recommends supporting the restaurant and trying this sandwich.
Age 3
Ginza, Tokyo, Japan — Japanese
A visit to Age 3 in Tokyo's Ginza district to try the viral Japanese stuffed cream sandwiches that have created a line down the entire block. The deep-fried milk bread sandwiches filled with fresh homemade cream deliver surprising quality at just $1, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture that exceeds expectations.
Lawry's Prime Rib
Los Angeles, United States — Steakhouse
Lawry's Prime Rib in Los Angeles serves one of the most famous prime ribs in the country, prepared tableside in a tradition dating back nearly 100 years. The double cut beef bowl is incredibly tender and well-seasoned, rivaling the best prime rib experiences, though the $111 price tag is steep. The famous tableside potato loaded with toppings is an indulgent and worthwhile complement to the meal.
Don Pollon
Los Angeles, United States — Mexican Barbecue
The reviewer discovers Don Pollon, an authentic Mexican barbecue truck in LA run by an owner from Pueblo, Mexico, and is impressed by the charcoal-grilled meats and homemade tortillas. Standout dishes include perfectly glazed mango habanero ribs and rich bone marrow steak tacos served with fresh homemade salsa. The experience inspires the reviewer to consider a broader Mexican food tour.
Kakora
Compton, United States — Barbecue and Soul Food
Kakora is a wood-fired smoker food truck in Compton offering an exceptional blend of barbecue and soul food. The reviewer praised the incredibly tender and juicy meats, particularly the beef rib and oxtail, along with standout sides like the honey butter cornbread that rivals the main dishes.
Osalito Ham Seller
Salamanca, Spain — Spanish / Cured Meats / Jamón Ibérico
This is an extraordinary culinary experience at Osalito, the legendary Spanish ham facility in Salamanca where hams age for up to 30 years and cost up to 80,000 euros. The reviewer toured the facility, learned about the meticulous production process controlled entirely by Osalito, and was invited to Jose Gomez's family home for an unforgettable feast featuring rare vintages of Jamón Ibérico, perfectly sliced traditional cuts, and impressively prepared raw pork. The experience showcased world-class pork products that rival the best beef in flavor and quality.
OM (Old Mates Pub)
New York, United States — Australian/Pub
OM serves what the reviewer considers the second-best chicken sandwich in America, behind only Lake Coupe in LA. The sandwich features Australian-style preparation with a 24-hour buttermilk curry marinade, housemade chili honey, and a perfectly crafted seeded brioche bun that holds up to the generous, meaty sandwich.
Astoria Seafood
Queens, United States — Seafood
Astoria Seafood in Queens offers an exceptional dining experience where customers select fresh fish from their on-site seafood market and have it expertly prepared by their skilled chef Alberto. The fried snapper was incredibly juicy with outstanding homemade tartar sauce, while the grilled lobster tail, soft shell crabs, and unique scorpion fish impressed with bold seasoning and flavor. The communal dining atmosphere captures the heart and soul of New York City.
Nashfin
Los Angeles, United States — Seafood, Nashville Hot, Fried Fish
Jack visits Nashfin in LA to try their Nashville hot fish sandwich for the first time and is thoroughly impressed by the owner's technique and homemade components. The signature honey habanero sauce beautifully complements the crispy, juicy fish, though the highest spice level (Flying Reaper) is dangerously intense and not recommended.
Unknown Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant
Los Angeles, United States — Korean Fried Chicken
The reviewer visits a highly acclaimed Korean fried chicken restaurant in LA run by a Korean owner who started by selling from a tent and expanded to three locations. The standout items include honey butter wings, spicy gochujang wings, and their famous spicy Korean fried chicken sandwich, all praised for bold flavors and quality execution. Despite the excellent food, the restaurant was surprisingly empty during prime lunch hours.