Smorgasburg — Review by RainaisCrazy
Los Angeles, United States — Multi-cuisine food hall
The reviewer visited Smorgasburg in LA and sampled multiple food vendors including Noa style hot dogs, a Korean barbecue smash burger, carnita tacos, shrimp daddy, and a roast dessert. Overall, the experience was positive with praise for the soft buns, interesting flavor combinations, tender meats, and excellent sauces.
What was great: Soft hot dog buns, Korean barbecue smash burger with sweet teriyaki flavoring, tender carnita tacos, amazing spicy and slightly sweet shrimp sauce, crispy roast dessert
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The reviewer started with Noa style hot dogs, specifically the macho, which featured incredibly soft hot dog buns loaded with raw cheese. Despite dealing with mouth pain from previous food challenges, they moved on to the cougar burger, a Korean barbecue smash burger that impressed with its unique sweet teriyaki flavoring, pickled onions, cucumbers, and interesting fusion twist on the classic smash burger format.
The carnita tacos from Los Cointos were described as massive and delicious, with extremely tender meat that melted in the mouth. The shrimp daddy offering featured shrimp with a standout sauce that was both spicy and slightly sweet, with a crispy exterior that was good enough to eat the shell on. The meal concluded with a dessert from Bangor Barbecue Bowl, a super crispy roast that was buttery and sweet.
The Experience
Smorgasburg provided a cool vibe with lots of interesting people and multiple food vendors to explore. The atmosphere was casual and fun, allowing the reviewer to sample a variety of different cuisines and food styles in one location. Free samples were even offered at some vendors.
Value & Pricing
Pricing details were not mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
The sweetness kind of cuts into the burger a little bit.
The meat is so tender. You know what? I'm obsessed. I love this place.
Do people eat the shell? Yeah. Yeah. You just eat the shell.
The Verdict
The reviewer highly recommends Smorgasburg to anyone visiting Los Angeles, praising the diverse food options, quality of the dishes, and the overall atmosphere. It is best for food lovers looking to sample multiple cuisines and unique flavor combinations in one fun, casual setting.