I love the food in our city more than anything, but sometimes things just go awry.
This is oat milk coffee ice cream from Creamistry in North Hollywood. I’m not exaggerating in saying it may be the worst ice cream I’ve ever had. It somehow had both the appearance of rolled oats when put on the spoon and an icy texture.
It cost $10.95 after tax and I’m still fuming.
thecashlessclay
I had Mr Charlie’s at Venice Beach once. If it didn’t have the funny fake McDonald’s shtick I don’t think they’d have any business
middayautumn
Tito’s tacos Always will be my answer.
Bluefrogvenom
Nothing will top the level of disappointment I felt the first time I had titos tacos after hearing so much raving from everyone back in the day. Watery, flavorless salsa, bland steamed meat, gum tearing taco shells and the worst taco construction I’ve ever seen. 0/10
downincalifornia
What comes to mind is The Oinkster’s $17 pastrami sandwich, which is the worst pastrami I’ve ever eaten. Dry, bland and just not fresh. The pastrami was a weird color and yeah, just gross all around. And insanely overpriced.
HipsterDoofus31
Thankfully not in business anymore but I spent like $45 bucks (with tax and tip) on three vegan tacos with a tiny side of guac chips and beans. Kale my Name.
Ok-Hall9936
Trejo’s Tacos and Berlins
the_meat_aisle
Oysters at Bar Brix in Silver Lake, it was like someone was shucking them with gardening shears. I have a vivid image of a woman across the bar picking one out of the shell and it was a mangled oozing mess that she slurped down. Blegh
MrCog
Wife and I splurged on omakase sushi and randomly went to Asanebo in Studio City. Paid $400 total and Kura was better. COLD sushi rice, packed so tightly into a little wad it resembled mochi, with absolutely ZERO sushi vinegar. Ruined it. I’m still upset.
Roark_Laughed
For me it was the food at Monty’s.
People called it the vegan In-N-Out and I was so excited to try it. The burger was expensive and mid and the loaded tots were gross.
Middle_Chain_544
Tito’s Tacos. I went with a coworker when I worked on the west side and she raved about them. Awful and over priced. Never again. Del Taco has better tacos.
imnowherebenice
Monty’s good burger, all hype for hype prices. Vegans could do better.
jaiagreen
I’ve had Chinese food ranging from classic Americanized stuff to thousand-year egg. I’m not an expert, but I have a sense of the range.
I was pretty excited to learn that the new 99 Ranch in Westwood had a food court and went there a few weeks ago. The only thing open was the hot deli, but I figured that could be good. It was not. I had chow mein and a couple of vegetable dishes. They were, by far, the worst Chinese food I had ever eaten. They were tasteless and greasy — not in a “guilty pleasure” way but in a “I really regret eating that” way. I ended up getting an overpriced but really effective Digestion juice at the Kreation a few blocks away to settle my stomach. Yuck!
DayDrinkingDiva
626 night market – lobster Mac N cheese.
626 was great…. $18 for lobster mac and cheese with basically 2 small chunks of lobster sums up the event now.
Direct-Tie-7652
The only time I’ve had terrible food here is when I’ve ordered from ghost kitchens. I’ve had mediocre meals, but nothing terrible.
still-wondering
I paid $11 for a tanghulu fruit skewer with like 5 strawberries on it that was hot from sitting in the sun. The prices weren’t listed and when they told me my total I panicked and paid it. Tasted disgusting, the fruit was mushy and the sugar coating cut my mouth. I’m still bitter.
According_To_Me
Years and years ago I got a margarita from the W in downtown LA. It tasted more like water with green food coloring. After that I started pregaming at home, or just getting a beer when I went out. The experience taught me that as far as cocktails go, they can be screwed up. Beer however is much more difficult to screw up.
HollywoodDonuts
Milk bar, the only ice cream I have ever had that you need to eat with a glass of water because it is so inedibly salty
AnnoyingCelticsFan
Wish I had something useful to add to the discussion, but I just want to say this is my favorite post in the sub ever. The descriptions of the bad food are hilarious lmao
GooeyBones
Back when the food truck hype was rampant, I waited in line for over an hour for the grilled cheese truck. So not worth the huge wait. I can make a better Mac n grilled cheese sandwich at home.
Lanctharus
Eggslut at the Grand Central Market. 45 minute wait for a $16 egg sandwich and it was tasteless. Not worth the hype.
SR3116
I had a cup of some kind of “chile verde” soup at Fred 62 once in like 2019 that:
1. Was basically served in what could generously be described as a ramekin, but was so small that I’m not sure it even legally qualified.
2. Was like ten dollars.
3. Tasted like tepid dish water.
After checking their Yelp, I don’t even see it on the menu anymore. I will never give that place another cent for as long as I live.
Holiday-Soil2542
I ordered sushi from Krispy Rice in 2020 and ended up with horrendous food poisoning. Googled them just now out of curiosity and I see their locations have between 1 and 3 stars, so I’d guess I’m not alone.
Austiopath
The “breakfast bowl” at The Counter at LAX Terminal 7. I know I shouldn’t expect the world from airport food but still this is a name brand “elevated” LA burger chain. The picture speaks for itself.
Pretty much every meal I’ve had at public school has been total ass
Clearly_sarcastic
I stood in line for 30 minutes for Tito’s Tacos after hearing so much hype. Biggest food disappointment I’ve ever had.
Bland, overcooked, overpriced, and overpriced.
wrathofthedolphins
Met Her At A Bar. Was excited to try it because it’s become such a trendy spot but the food was so basic, bland and expensive that I think people just go there for the cred. Couldn’t believe people waited in line for so long for $20 waffles
Partigirl
Crumbl. What a shitty cookie. Not fresh, nor good, not worth the cost, and stupid presentation. Like I’m supposed to be fooled by this “cookie experience”. Like eating playdough.
anarchikos
One of them, does Hermosa count? Pretty sure it was Pedone’s.
This ABOMINATION of a slice. I subscribe to bad pizza is usually better than NO pizza but this was just awful every way around. Literally the worst slice I’ve had in my entire life.
At Umami Burger is Los Feliz I ordered a Spicy Bloody Mary. Whatever they served me tasted like drinking straight black pepper, no alcohol taste at all. It was so strong I still remember it to this day. This was over ten years ago when Umami Burger was great, they’ve fallen off pretty hard over the years.
TakeCarevtg
Bookmarking this thread for posterity. Pls don’t delete it
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I love the food in our city more than anything, but sometimes things just go awry.
This is oat milk coffee ice cream from Creamistry in North Hollywood. I’m not exaggerating in saying it may be the worst ice cream I’ve ever had. It somehow had both the appearance of rolled oats when put on the spoon and an icy texture.
It cost $10.95 after tax and I’m still fuming.
I had Mr Charlie’s at Venice Beach once. If it didn’t have the funny fake McDonald’s shtick I don’t think they’d have any business
Tito’s tacos Always will be my answer.
Nothing will top the level of disappointment I felt the first time I had titos tacos after hearing so much raving from everyone back in the day. Watery, flavorless salsa, bland steamed meat, gum tearing taco shells and the worst taco construction I’ve ever seen. 0/10
What comes to mind is The Oinkster’s $17 pastrami sandwich, which is the worst pastrami I’ve ever eaten. Dry, bland and just not fresh. The pastrami was a weird color and yeah, just gross all around. And insanely overpriced.
Thankfully not in business anymore but I spent like $45 bucks (with tax and tip) on three vegan tacos with a tiny side of guac chips and beans. Kale my Name.
Trejo’s Tacos and Berlins
Oysters at Bar Brix in Silver Lake, it was like someone was shucking them with gardening shears. I have a vivid image of a woman across the bar picking one out of the shell and it was a mangled oozing mess that she slurped down. Blegh
Wife and I splurged on omakase sushi and randomly went to Asanebo in Studio City. Paid $400 total and Kura was better. COLD sushi rice, packed so tightly into a little wad it resembled mochi, with absolutely ZERO sushi vinegar. Ruined it. I’m still upset.
For me it was the food at Monty’s.
People called it the vegan In-N-Out and I was so excited to try it. The burger was expensive and mid and the loaded tots were gross.
Tito’s Tacos. I went with a coworker when I worked on the west side and she raved about them. Awful and over priced. Never again. Del Taco has better tacos.
Monty’s good burger, all hype for hype prices. Vegans could do better.
I’ve had Chinese food ranging from classic Americanized stuff to thousand-year egg. I’m not an expert, but I have a sense of the range.
I was pretty excited to learn that the new 99 Ranch in Westwood had a food court and went there a few weeks ago. The only thing open was the hot deli, but I figured that could be good. It was not. I had chow mein and a couple of vegetable dishes. They were, by far, the worst Chinese food I had ever eaten. They were tasteless and greasy — not in a “guilty pleasure” way but in a “I really regret eating that” way. I ended up getting an overpriced but really effective Digestion juice at the Kreation a few blocks away to settle my stomach. Yuck!
626 night market – lobster Mac N cheese.
626 was great…. $18 for lobster mac and cheese with basically 2 small chunks of lobster sums up the event now.
The only time I’ve had terrible food here is when I’ve ordered from ghost kitchens. I’ve had mediocre meals, but nothing terrible.
I paid $11 for a tanghulu fruit skewer with like 5 strawberries on it that was hot from sitting in the sun. The prices weren’t listed and when they told me my total I panicked and paid it. Tasted disgusting, the fruit was mushy and the sugar coating cut my mouth. I’m still bitter.
Years and years ago I got a margarita from the W in downtown LA. It tasted more like water with green food coloring. After that I started pregaming at home, or just getting a beer when I went out. The experience taught me that as far as cocktails go, they can be screwed up. Beer however is much more difficult to screw up.
Milk bar, the only ice cream I have ever had that you need to eat with a glass of water because it is so inedibly salty
Wish I had something useful to add to the discussion, but I just want to say this is my favorite post in the sub ever. The descriptions of the bad food are hilarious lmao
Back when the food truck hype was rampant, I waited in line for over an hour for the grilled cheese truck. So not worth the huge wait. I can make a better Mac n grilled cheese sandwich at home.
Eggslut at the Grand Central Market. 45 minute wait for a $16 egg sandwich and it was tasteless. Not worth the hype.
I had a cup of some kind of “chile verde” soup at Fred 62 once in like 2019 that:
1. Was basically served in what could generously be described as a ramekin, but was so small that I’m not sure it even legally qualified.
2. Was like ten dollars.
3. Tasted like tepid dish water.
After checking their Yelp, I don’t even see it on the menu anymore. I will never give that place another cent for as long as I live.
I ordered sushi from Krispy Rice in 2020 and ended up with horrendous food poisoning. Googled them just now out of curiosity and I see their locations have between 1 and 3 stars, so I’d guess I’m not alone.
The “breakfast bowl” at The Counter at LAX Terminal 7. I know I shouldn’t expect the world from airport food but still this is a name brand “elevated” LA burger chain. The picture speaks for itself.
https://preview.redd.it/4aivkcjtdbjd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccb199dee655bda7e4cd1fbb93d9408c8876fb3e
Pretty much every meal I’ve had at public school has been total ass
I stood in line for 30 minutes for Tito’s Tacos after hearing so much hype. Biggest food disappointment I’ve ever had.
Bland, overcooked, overpriced, and overpriced.
Met Her At A Bar. Was excited to try it because it’s become such a trendy spot but the food was so basic, bland and expensive that I think people just go there for the cred. Couldn’t believe people waited in line for so long for $20 waffles
Crumbl. What a shitty cookie. Not fresh, nor good, not worth the cost, and stupid presentation. Like I’m supposed to be fooled by this “cookie experience”. Like eating playdough.
One of them, does Hermosa count? Pretty sure it was Pedone’s.
This ABOMINATION of a slice. I subscribe to bad pizza is usually better than NO pizza but this was just awful every way around. Literally the worst slice I’ve had in my entire life.
https://preview.redd.it/d2paxxap7cjd1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ddcb5296fe7e6b11ec9aae923fab7041cdfc0146
At Umami Burger is Los Feliz I ordered a Spicy Bloody Mary. Whatever they served me tasted like drinking straight black pepper, no alcohol taste at all. It was so strong I still remember it to this day. This was over ten years ago when Umami Burger was great, they’ve fallen off pretty hard over the years.
Bookmarking this thread for posterity. Pls don’t delete it
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