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- Deep within the recesses of our humanity, there lies a desperate secret only the most unshakable of men have dared face, a dizzying enigma that can ravage the mind, discussed only in hushed whispers. The ancients call it...the fifth taste. Now eat it, at Umami Burger. From the guy behind longtime Culver City fave BottleRock, Umami's an Oriental-styled (Asian-lantern light fixtures, painting of an oddly muscled, meditating Buddha) high-end fastfoodery, plating burgers bursting with its namesake savory/brothy/meaty taste, discovered by the Japanese as an addendum to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, and roughly translating as "delicious flavor", and therefore, often confused with Ho Hos. Burgers include truffle-, pickle-, and Stilton-covered beef, a turkey confit patty, "Triple Pork" (ground pork shoulder, chorizo, and cobb smoked bacon) w/ manchego and pimenton aioli, the lamb/spiced yogurt "Mideast Burger", as well as an "Umami Burger", enriched with six different savory ingredients in a blend the owner says "you'll have to figure out yourself", because in actuality, Clarissa can't explain it all. On the side, Umami's got a salad, homemade sweet potato chips, garlic potato salad, triple-cooked french fries, and "hi-end" chili, made with only the most musical of fruits. There'll soon be a live DJ on weekends, and though there's no alcohol on the menu, you can BYOB with no corkage fee -- something the ancients call boo-yeah!
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It's okay
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I agree, this place is overrated. I'm surprised it made a top 10 list at all. There's nothing super special about this place.. it's really just average. And it's...
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- posted on 05.11.12
- by CileN_12
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Overrated
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I heard a lot about Umami Burger but was not at all impressed when I finally decided to stop in and eat here. I wish the buns were more toasty, it definitely tasted like they just came...
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- posted on 05.08.12
- by RoslynB_12
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Maybe best burger Restaurant in LA
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Is Umami the best burger in LA? no one will agree on that. However I think its the best overall burger place for several reasons. 1. Its a real restaurant, not a dive or drive through....
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- posted on 05.04.12
- by sccrref
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Love it once a week
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tried every burger havent hit a bad one yet
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- posted on 10.06.11
- by by paparrazzii at Citysearch
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Super Burgers
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They are the best burger i have ever tried but the reason for my 4 stars is because of the price they are really expensive!!! 15 for just the burger does not include the drink or frys......i...
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- posted on 08.01.11
- by by Sam A. at Judy'sBook
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Great burgers!
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So after hearing all the buzz about this place me and my hubby decided to check it out, needless to say the burgers were yumm. I love the fact that they use MSG on meat, its a delicious...
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- posted on 03.21.11
- by by jessica196 at Citysearch
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Contact:
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- tel: 3239313000
Address:
- 850 S La Brea
- Mid-Wilshire, CA 90036
Neighborhood:
Miracle Mile/Fairfax District
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