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The Oinkster
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2005 Colorado BlvdEagle Rock, CA 90041
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock
(323) 255-6465
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- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
1735 reviews for The Oinkster
Review Highlights
"My other favorite menu item is their Belgian fries."
(in 309 reviews)
"And now I must dedicate a paragraph to the Ube shake."
(in 197 reviews)
"The pastrami is succulent and delicious."
(in 1071 reviews)
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1733 reviews in English
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Review from Sharon G.
San Francisco, CA
2/9/2012
Great name! I've been here twice and both times have been very good. Both times I got the pulled pork sandwich with their delicious (battered?) fries. The first 1 and 1/2 sandwiches were among the best pulled pork I've eaten - not masked in too much sauce and really flavorful (with caramelized onions). The last half of my sandwich had too much of their cabbage slaw on it. It was not as good and I think my husband had the same problem with his. So, just have them go lighter on the cabbage slaw and I think you will be as pleased as punch.
The first time I went there, they were advertising a homemade dark chocolate shake with homemade peppermint bark. I very much regret not getting it. We got chocolate covered strawberry shakes this last time and they were wonderful. The ambiance is cool - sixties burger joint, but with big, round lamps inside. -
Review from Shalom T.
Arcadia, CA
2/7/2012
Yes, after seeing this place on Triple D I asked a friend to meet me there since it's right in the middle. When I first walked in it smelled like wet dirty rags! It was 1pm on a Wednesday and there were a few people in line. We shared a beet salad and pulled pork sandwich with fries. I had a soda, she just had water and I ordered a cupcake to enjoy at home. Our total bill was $22+. We sat outside.
The beet salad was excellent, the sandwich was ok (I have had way better) but I did like the cabbage on it and the fries were average (I had truly looked forward to trying these the most!). HOWEVER, what brought my rating down to 3*'s was the cupcake! I went to enjoy it later that day at home and I didn't even take a full bite! It smelled like food! Like it had been stored in the refrigerator uncovered and it was dry. I threw it out.
Very Disappointing! -
Review from Kaity J.
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Went here after a work meeting with my boss and a few co-workers. Wednesday afternoon and pretty packed. Usually a good sign.
Being a Carolina girl and all, I had the BBQ Pork Sandwich. Gotta say - pretty legit for a Cali joint ;) Sandwich itself was $7, but super filling on its own. Apparently the fries are good here, too.
Oh, and there's beer. Good beer. IPAs and the fancy stuff. Dig. -
Review from Triniti T.
Long Beach, CA
2/4/2012 1 photo
Did you know French Fries (or chips) do not originate from France. In fact, french fries originate from Belgium. The word "French" originates from the Old English Proverb -To French- So the correct pronunciation should be Frenched Fried Potatoes.
I guess you do learn something new everyday. But on that note, BELGIUM FRIES HERE ARE THE ISH. I MEAN, B-A-N-A-N-A-S status. BTW, the only thing I knew about Belgium was the waffle, chocolates and now introducing THE FRIES. The twice fried, salted vinegar, belgium deliciousness. They run you about $3 here.
The sandwiches here.... although they are popular, are almost mediocre and over priced. The sandwiches run about $8-$9 dollars. You can make your sandwich a combo for fries and a drink for an extra $3. The 4 stars review is mostly based on the fries. But I've tried the following sandwiches:
Pulled Pork Sandwich- Ehhh... the bread was soggy and the meat was minced.
Oinkster Pastrami- They stuff it with all this other crap that by the time it arrives, it almost looks like a wrap.
House Cured Pastrami- A legit pastrami sandwich. If you like the thick cuts of pastrami meats without the extras, this sandwich is solid.
The Reuben- Served on rye bread, it was quite tasty and the only complaint I have is how greasy and oily it is.
Also, they are pretty strict about seating here. It's always crowded and the lines are usually out the door. But you can't save seats until you've placed your order. The servers will bounce you if you try. I witnessed it in action. So I wouldnt recommend it for large groups. There are outdoor seating available. And they also have a small selection of beers here available. -
Review from Kendra W.
2/3/2012
If you step into Oinkster -- don't hesitate, just trust me and order the Oinkster Pastrami ($9.50) and Ube Shake ($4.00)!!!
Those two things alone probably puts you over 1200 calories -- so skip the fries, fatty (despite the many mentions -- i tried my friend's fries and found them mediocre)...
Their pastrami is cured to the point it's translucent, and is definitely their specialty - very yummy. It's not like the east-coast delis where they pile on meat until your sandwich is taller than it is wide, but it'sa fair amount of pastrami that still justifies you grabbing a fork. The bread is thin and soft and will get soggy with porky juice quickly -- so again, grab that fork!
My absolute favorite menu item and what will bring me back is however not the pastrami, it's the UBE SHAKE. I was suprised to find it at BBQ sandwich shop, but quickly learned that owners of Fillipinos so that explains it all. What is Ube, you ask? It's the sweeter and purpler cousin of the taro root. If you're not Asian, it may sound as weird as a potatoe flavored shake -- but I promise you it's not. The flavor is hard to describe but is coconutty, fragrant, and like nothing else. Try it! -
Review from Isabella O.
Costa Mesa, CA
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
YES!
Okay, so I didn't get any oinky meats, but I did get my mind blown by some awesome rotisserie chicken.
That meat was tender, juicy, and awesome. I just loved the saltiness and its ability to change my life.
I got the fries & beans as sides - yeaaaah!
I wish the plantains were a little softer (another side we all ordered)
Overall: Oinkster wins! Way to go Eagle Rock :)
OH! and pastrami looked awesome, as did the pulled pork -
Review from Kristine O.
Alhambra, CA
1/31/2012 1 Check-in Here
Once upon a time I would have given The Oinkster 5 stars. However, I am not Cinderella and this review does not have fairy tale ending.
My brief relationship with this establishment started back in 2008. I had the pulled pork on my first visit and while it was decent, it's not something I would order again because I met and fell for something else on my next visit.
I had a burger with Gruyere and I was in LOVE!! Upon taking the first bite of this burger, my taste buds were hit with AMAZING flavor! I had never had a burger this good! It was the best I had ever tasted! I couldn't stop thinking about it and couldn't wait until I could go back to have another. Plantains, the Gruyere burger and an Ube shake were my constant and made a happy happy girl for well over a year as I visited Oinkster at least 2-3 times every month.
Fast forward to Spring of 2010. I had raved and raved to my coworkers about how I love the burgers here. We went one day for lunch and it was horrible! I was so embarrassed to have taken them there because our burgers looked and tasted NOTHING like what I had had before. I swore they went from using fresh ground beef to frozen and felt like we could have gotten a better burger from Pete's up the street and saved a few bucks too.
I gave Oinkster the benefit of the doubt, chalked up the low quality food to the ridiculously busy lunch hour and gave them another chance. I went back a few months later and it hadn't changed. Their burger did not transform back into the wonderful, flavor filled, palate pleasing delicacy that it was.
So bottom line is unless I am craving an Ube shake, I won't return. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Oakley, CA
2/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Stopped in here for lunch yesterday with the family. Like many others, we went based on Guy Fieri's recommendation on Triple D.
The exterior of the building leaves much to be desired. The unsecured, outdoor restrooms gave me moment to pause. Still, being that we were 5 hrs from home, we were forced to utilize. The interior was much more aesthetically pleasing. The first thing you notice when you enter, is the modern interior. More specifically, the pebble flooring (I'm a huge fan of pebble flooring).
What we ordered:
2 BBQ pulled pork sandwich combos (T and Steve C.)
1 oinkster pastrami combo (mine)
1 classic 1/3 lb cheeseburger combo (K)
1 ceasar salad with chicken and a side of fries (E)
1 chocolate milkshake (E)
We each opted to have the fries with our meals. The fries (perfectly crisp) are "made from hand cut, twice fried, fresh Kennebec potatoes." The garlic aioli (which comes with every order of fries) was amazing. The homemade ketchup... surprisingly good.
In addition to fountain sodas, you can also get milkshakes, root beer floats, alcoholic beverages, and bottled sodas.
The portions are generous, but not insanely so. -
Review from Jesse S.
Downey, CA
1/29/2012
The Oinkster Pastrami would be the best sandwich ever if it had firmer bread. The Bread they use tastes good but falls apart by the third bite you take. To be fair, it probably falls apart because its stuffed with so much delicious, juicy pastrami and melty gruyere cheese, but Its important to me for a sandwich to keep its integrity until the last bite.
The belgian fries are perfect! They are the best fries I've ever tasted and pair perfectly with the garlic aioli. -
Review from Chris T.
Riverside, CA
The portions of their sandwiches have gotten smaller! NO!!! =(
The boyfriend and I got our usual: BBQ Pulled Pork and the Oinkster Pastrami Combo (with piggy fries and a drink). Everything still tastes good. Garlic aoili, a must have with your fries. Oh and their home made chipotle ketchup. Yum...
Just wished the portion size didn`t change.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/24/2011
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Review from Pam T.
2/7/2012
I love ruebens. If I see one on the menu, I'm ordering it. So although we went to Oinkster to try their burgers everyone raves about. I had... a rueben. And it was simple and good. Very straight forward - no fancy twists. One small deviation from the norm: the bread tasted toasted not grilled. I was quite happy with it, but I didn't really care for the red cabbage slaw. Too oniony.
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Review from Carmel R.
Elk Grove, CA
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Cool facts: this restaurant was featured on Triple D - Guy Fieri ate there! The owner is Filipino (thus the Ube Shake!) It's nice to see Pinoy Entrepreneurs in the community!
My home girl (who lives in the area) recommended this place stated, "It's slow cooked fast food!." It could not be described any better.
The exterior of Oinkster is cute.. a little bit of old and a little bit of new. Hip no doubt.
We were able to find parking w/ no problem. There was a long line out to the parking lot, but it went relatively fast. There were signs posted all over the place, "Please order FIRST, no saving tables." That told me how crazy it could get here.
Fortunately for us we looked up the menu ahead of time (impressed with the website) so we already knew what we wanted. Oinkster is famous for the the Pulled Pork Sandwich and Pastrami. That's what we tried! The fries were nice and crispy, the HOMEMADE Garlic Aioli were bomb... and can't forget the Oinksterade... that was totally OFF THE HOOK GOOD.
The busboys are fast, truly hard workers who go out of their way. KUDOS.
I *wish* we had an Oinkster up North. =( -
Review from Teak L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Final Decision: Super Delicious Pastrami, solid Pulled Pork
Pre: So I've been hearing about this place for quite a while, but it wasn't until Guy Fieri that I truly wanted to check this spot out. So after watching DDD, I had to try the pulled pork and the pastrami sammies and piggy fries.
Dur: So after grabbing a beer from the fine selection on tap, we sat outside under a heat lamp awaiting for a culinary extravaganza of meat. Out comes the piggy fries with the sweet carmelized onions, melty cheese and tangy thousand island sauce. Something so simple, yet so delicious. Then the pulled pork, at first bite you get a nice burst of smokey flavor. The red cabbage slaw is a nice touch, and the carolina bbq sauce was nice, however the sammie itself seems a little drier than what I would prefer. The best item of the night was the juicy pastrami sandwich. Melty gruyere, carmelized onions and red cabbage slaw, this is one gigantic mound of meat between a soft roll.
Post: After devouring all that food, needless to say I was full and ready to pass out. Funny enough, I had a dream later that night, eating another oinkster pastrami, yep it was that tasty. -
Review from duke c.
Updated - 1/6/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Update! Went back and had the pulled pork sandwich this time!
I've heard a lot about the pulled pork sandwich from friends so decided to get it rather than the usual pastrami. The sandwich itself is about the same size as all others. The sandwich is really... 3/4 all pork though, which is absolutely awesome! I found it a little dry but I'm gonna give Oinkster the benefit of the doubt since I did go right before closing and it was instantly fixed by adding their awesome Carolina style BBQ sauce. The sauce is not the typical dark brown but the vinegar based BBQ sauce that the Carolinas are so famous for! Tangy and cuts through all the fat really really well. The sweet caramelized onion essentially melts in your mouth while the red cabbage adds a nice crunch!
Of course I had to get the Piggy Fries again to go with my sandwich... love the 1000 Island dressing and the double fried Belgian fries! Always crunchy no matter what!
I think in the end though, the pastrami here is still king. There's still so many items on the menu that I want to try but I love the pastrami here too much. I think I'll just try to convince my friends to order something else so I can steal a bite :PListed in: my loves in LA, between bread, fries fanatic!
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4/26/2010
Can I just order a plate full of pastrami??
We came here on a Friday night after attending the Grad… Read more »
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Review from Sally Z.
Los Angeles, CA
1/10/2012
Oh my gawd. The Oinkster pastrami was exponentially crazy delicious times infinity to the max. Yum. The garlic aioli nailed the lid to the coffin, kuz this place killlllled it. lol!
We ordered a couple of things additionally. The ube shake was taaaastyyy. We also ordered the belgian fries and the pulled pork sandwich. The chipotle ketchup was so, so special. The pulled pork was alright, though it could have been more tender.
Next time I come I'll get a beer. It somehow seems wrong I didn't the first time, tbh. I also noticed a few folks ordered chicken. Hmm.. interesting..
The guy at the cashier was weird. He totally walked off on us and was wandering around the restaurant. Uhh..what? That irked me. SMH.
Parking is tight. They take credit card, thank goodness. The set up is much like a fast food restaurant, except for the outside patio, which looked nicer. But I don't think there were heat lamps. -
Review from Audrey B.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
1/5/2012
Yummy! Ordered the Pastrami and it was delicious! One of the best pastrami sandwiches I have had. Hubby got the burger and loved it. I managed to have a bite of the burger and thought it was great.
Both were so good not sure which one I would order next time but I know there will be a next time. -
Review from Jjsan c.
Burbank, CA
2/2/2012
i usually order the ube taro shake* & house cured pastrami sandwich.
it's so gooood!!!
cons: usually lot parking's full kuz so many ppl go there, but there's still st. parking -
Review from Tim M.
1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
Since my last visit, they have upgraded to real furniture inside with wooden benches and actual chairs. Last month, I walked in and a distinct odor hit me but no one seem to care or notice.
$7 for pulled pork sandwich was alright. It didn't leave a memorable place in my mind and the fries have become average over time.
HH species are not bad. $4 for fries and a beer. -
Review from Eli N.
Norwalk, CA
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Tasty cheeseburger and fries.
I like the service, especially when selecting a beer with my meal.
An elevated casual burger joint.
Will come back to order the pastrami. Had a taste of my friend's pastrami. Left me thining of my next visit. Juicy, tasty and just right. -
Review from Lily Y.
Cerritos, CA
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Parking: Limited parking spaces available on site... there are parking spaces on both sides of the restaurant. Can look for street parking when it's busy.
This is a self-serve, fast-foodish kind of place. You order first then find seats wherever you can (outside or inside). There's usually a long-line.. so it can be quite a wait.
Chicken and brie sandwich - chicken breast with sliced onions, brie on grilled sourdough.. delicious! a great alternative for those who don't like meaty, pastrimi-filled sandwiches
Fries - nice and crispy! reminds of in-n-out fries.. but with a yummy garlic aoili sauce!
Iced tea (Intelligentsia!) - tasty!
Definitely want to come back and try one of their shakes :) -
Review from Ami S.
1/4/2012
I came here because my meat eating friends wanted to try this place. Very cute place and great area that I've never discovered before. However, if you aren't a meat eater I wouldn't recommend coming here just for the veggie burger. Nothing to write home about.
But like everyone else my friends seemed love devour their meals! -
Review from Lynette T.
Hidden Hills, CA
12/17/2011
Bad place for me to go when I have a blood test coming up in four days.
While waiting in line with my husband and niece, I was looking at what others were eating and those meaty sandwiches looked good. Even worse, those eating them looked like they were really enjoying their food.
Darnit. To cheat or not to cheat?
The sandwich menu looked pretty good which made my decision even harder.
The hubby & niece both went for the BBQ Pulled Pork and shared an order of Piggy Fries.
I wussied out and ordered a Thai Chicken Salad.
Turned out to be a good guilt-free decision for me.
That was one heck of a good salad!
I was loving it so much (not lying), that I didn't think deep evil thoughts about my companions' enjoyment of their food. Not one iota of pea-green envy!
The salad was such a huge serving that I ate 1/3, gave another third to the niece for her dinner later and brought the rest home.
Actually, I finished it off on the drive home. The smell of the Thai dressing compelled me to keep eating.
Their sandwiches looked interesting, especially with the red cabbage slaw and the little containers of sauce that came with them.
They went nuts for the Piggy Fries.
All the tables inside were full, so we sat next to a patio heater outside and it wasn't too bad.
Luckily, the hubby was walking through the inside dining area when a table opened up so we moved onto one of the high tables. The stools were a bit too tall for this short ol' lady.
I had fun people-watching.
The line out the door was constant.
Me: "whispering* "Hana.......is this a hipster hangout?"
Hubby: (said a bit too loudly) "Hey, hon! Look! I think there's some Yelpers over there! They've got a big-ass camera!"
Anywho, I'm wanting to go back there.
Maybe I'll try a sandwich, but definitely to get some more of that salad.Listed in: If only I lived close…
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Review from Miss P.
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/2011
Best pastrami sandwich I've had thus far!
Customer service was great, and service fast :)
Prices excellent for the quality + amount of food you get.
Several homemade sauces to choose from.
Delicous housemade lemonade.. yum!
Exterior and interior were super cute, and clean.
I recommend! -
Review from Dana B.
Los Angeles, CA
1/23/2012
Don't eat the "piggy fries" unless you like drinking cold, chunky salad dressing directly from the bottle. That's basically what you get when you order these fries. Gobs of cold thousand island and greasy grilled onions on top of your fries. I'm still feeling grossed out and it's been nearly five hours since dinner. I was expecting something like the animal style fries that In N Out makes, but not even close.
The pulled pork sandwich was ok. Good quality meat, but the bread could have been better and there wasn't a whole lot of flavor. I even poured on the sauce that was included on the side and it didn't taste like much.
The food is overpriced. I ordered a sandwich combo that included the fries and a drink ($2 extra for "piggy fries") and it was almost $14! I could have eaten at an actual restaurant for that amount of money.
The most surprising thing is that this place was packed and the line ran all the way outside the door. I must have ordered the wrong thing because I certainly won't cast as much as a shadow in that doorway again.
On a positive note: the service was excellent. The gal who took our order was really kind and friendly. The girl who brought our food was also very nice. Good people, not so good food. -
Review from Nora B.
El Segundo, CA
2/1/2012
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM... pulled pork!!!
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Review from Richard K.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 12/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Once upon a time, I liked this place. That was of course back in the day before Guy Fieri and the fucking Food Network. I'm talking about when The Oinkster still felt like the interior of a Wienerschnitzel and had a local homey vibe. Since then, the interior and unfortunately the sandwiches have been remodeled. Sure the interior looks fantastic, so long as you aren't seated at the weirdly designed bar/counter area where the eating platform is like a good six inches too short. As for the sandwiches, they are now noticeably smaller!
The minute my house cured pastrami came out, I turned to my wife and said, "Honey, I think the bitches shrunk the meat!" You see, BFN (before Food Network), the old Oinkster's pastrami sandwiches were packed with so much meat you had pastrami and fat dripping all over the place and all over your face. In fact, the portions were so big that the name of the restaurant was justified in that you felt like a fucking pig once you were done eating.
Such a shame that they have since become stingy and full of themselves. I mean, I understand that you have to pay the bank for the construction loan, but when a place charges $9 to $10 per sandwich, you expect something that will fill you up.
Taste-wise, the pastrami tasted the same. But I noticed the red cabbage slaw seemed a lot blander. As for the Belgian fries, they were fucking cold. If I wanted cold fries I'd go to McDonald's... sigh... Moreover, for some reason the garlic aioli just didn't taste as good as the old days and BFN, Oinkster had a variety of sauces that included BBQ sauce. Now all they have are your standard condiments and a god awful chipotle ketchup.
While I ordered the pastrami, my wife ordered the dark meat rotisserie chicken. All I have to say about the chicken is that it fucking sucked. Okay, I lied, I have more to say. Oinkster's rotisserie chicken was the worst that I have ever had in my life. This crap tasted microwaved.
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Dear Oinkster,
Stick to sandwiches.
Seriously, serving salty chicken with rubbery skin is disgraceful. In fact, neither of us were able to properly cut the chicken with the cheap plastic knives you guys offer.
Sincerely,
Never going back to The Oinkster customer.
PS. I could keep going on and on, but your restaurant is now on my shit list so fuck you.
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*If you want a good pastrami, go to 7th and Alvarado. If you want good rotisserie chicken even the "crazy chicken" has better pollo. If you want overrated and overpriced food and you want to get pissed off trying to find fucking parking, then I guess you will like The Oinkster.Listed in: The $hit List
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9/22/2010
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Review from Will M.
North Hollywood, CA
1/13/2012
Just wrote to give this place my full support, I don't need to get any more detailed than what is already written for this place. I will say this:
1. Everything here is top notch, I have had it all and have seen god.
2. They serve craft beer.
3. They make all their sauces in house, this includes the ketchup!
Now those 3 are reason enough.... still deciding to go? Well GET ON WITH IT. GO GO GO GO GO GO!!! -
Review from Karen C.
12/10/2011
Finally got around to trying this place! (it always seems that I only get the opportunity to try a good place after it gets 1,000+ reviews) XD Came here for Friday brunch no lines at around 11:30 am good timing since they open at 11 am. My "iced" tea from the large vat was still hot) I expected this place to be packed all the time ever since Guy Fieri and all these food shows did specials on this place.
I ordered the pulled pork large combo while my friend ordered the pastrami. Looking back the large combo was too much, we could have gotten away with the regular because of the monster sized sandwiches. Props that The Oinkster makes all it's own sauces. I normally don't like the size of fries they have but The Oinkster did alright and I found the fries to be crispy and not too greasy even though they are twice fried. The fries were so good I could have just made a meal of just fries and their dips. The best garlic aioli and mustard sauce I've ever tasted! O_O
The pulled pork was a mess to eat, as I took bites more and more pork spilled out, eventually I gave up and grabbed a fork. x_X The grilled onions and slaw def. helped along the sandwich, with out these it would have been on the bleh dry side. Didn't care too much for the bbq sauce the apple cider was very prominent and I like my bqq to have a more spicy kick. I thought the sandwich was decent... until I tried a bite of my friend's pastrami.
OMGBBQWTF the Oinkster Pastrami tasted so beautiful I could cry. The pastrami is going to be the only thing I get on my next visit. Paper thin slices of juicy-meaty goodness, I have to say this was the best pastrami sandwich I've had in the looooooongest time! For the rest of the meal I had to put up with my inferior pulled pork sandwich and watch my friend with hungry eyes scarf down his sandwich. WTH Oinkster step up your pulled pork it's the weak link pulling down your game.
Sit outside on the patio it's feels luxurious basking sun after a good meal. =) Just watch out for the corner table, one side isn't bolted down so it wobbles madly. -
Review from Winnie W.
Los Angeles, CA
1/30/2012
I went hear before Guy Fieri suggest the place. The place was always okay. The line was a bit long. Everytime I stop by it was long. I guess you have to have some patience and the time you go. The pastrami was good. The bread was not so great. It could have be firmer because when I bit into it after 3 or 4 bites it came apart. But their was lots of meat.
The belguim fries was great. Espcially withe GARLIC AILOI. I love GARLIC. Overall is is nothing to write home about. But you have to give it a try for your self.
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Review from Gino E.
12/5/2011
I've came here on THREE separate occasions (the last one, by force), and I still am unable to understand what people see in this place. Their burgers are no better than your typical hood burger joints named after white or greek dudes, but yet priced almost twice as much??? Same thing with their pastrami, not terrible, but nothing to go out of your way for.
It's not you, it's me...... -
Review from Yelpito R.
Palmdale, CA
1/16/2012
This place suxks go to compton or south central and eat at tams... Dont be scared just do it!! you shall understand..soory i jst dont follow trends. a 4-5 star burger place should have bomb grubs right?
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Review from Míkéy L.
Los Angeles, CA
I've been to this place after passing by it several times. It's got a good reputation among my foodie friends. I also like how the owner is Filipino. I believe in supporting minority own establishments.
I ordered the pastrami and the fries with aioli sauce. They're huge portions and one order can feed two people. The pastrami was okay. I've had better at the NYC Deli 2 in Torrance. The fries were really the highlight of the meal. They were crispy but not overly oily. The garlic aioli was super garlicky and reminded me of the garlic sauce from Zankou chicken. -
Review from Vicky M.
Whittier, CA
1/17/2012
The peanut butter cupcakes are amaaaaaaaazing here! Delicious pastrami, great place to have a quick bite and a beer. I will be going back!
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Review from Walter W.
Long Beach, CA
1/13/2012
This really is as good as it gets when it comes to Stoner Food !!!!
So much flavor and Quality that is second to NONE!!
I drive 40 some miles to enjoy this amazing pastrami sandwhich and take a pulled pork to go so i can relive the awesomeness of the oinkster when i get back to the city by the sea!!!!
Service is great and the place is always clean!!!! -
Review from Danny S.
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great food great beer what more is there to say.
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Review from Kevin C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/9/2011
After hearing all the hype as well as seeing it on t.v. I finally made up my mind to go check this place out. First piece of advice, if You are hungry do NOT come out on a Friday night. I showed up at 6pm and the line was out the door. When I saw that I got in my car and drove home. So I gave it a second attempt on a Sunday evening, MUCH better. No line to wait in and I got my food (to-go) within 12 minutes of placing my order.
I ordered the Oinkster Pastrami and the chili cheese fries ($15.71). I was a bit taken back by the price but I went along with it since it was my first time. I got home and began eating. Their pastrami is pretty tender and not as salty as other places but I still felt it needed some mustard. The chili cheese fries were okay, house cut fries with the usual ground beef chili on top. All in all I was not that impressed with the place but I do like the fact that they make their own sauces (including ketchup). It is worth a try but nothing that would amaze a serious foodie (or someone that works in the culinary industry). -
Review from Chelsy W.
Long Beach, CA
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Super, super cool! In an old Tastee freeze. somewhat redone. Order at counter. Killer food and beer. perfect for kids too!! great root beer floats and cupcakes. Service is excellent! If looks crowded no worries. By the tome you get up to order people have left
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Review from Stefanie S.
Panorama City, CA
12/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Yes, I was one of the ones that totally got baited to this place by Guy Fieri and frankly, I trust the guy when it comes to hearty, filling, mostly greased filled meals, but this one stands out from the crowd. I lived in ER for a couple years and I'm glad that i didn't discover this place until after I moved away because I would probably be 10 pounds heavier. But I would have been definitely happy.
The classic Oinkster Pastrami is a staple, always delicious, always reliable with the pastrami stacked up on top of each other smothered in Gruyere cheese and red cabbage. The way the pastrami is cooked brings a whole party of flavors in your mouth, and to pair it with the ever-so-delicious Belgian Fries and Garlic Aioli dipping sauce, you're set for life. Dip the sandwich in the sauce and it just gets better. The regular pastrami sandwich is great too, if you're not feeling the cheese too much. But the bun is way soft and it makes way for the pastrami to shine every time.
For a healthier choice, the roasted chicken is pretty good, a tad bit salty but the coleslaw and fries help out with that. For an UNhealthier choice, the Royale is just for you. A burger with the works, and I mean THE WORKS, this huge patty comes with a heaping helping of pastrami on top of the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, condiments, Aioli and what not that come standard with a burger. But beware cause it'll kick your ass if you're not prepared to attack it head-on. The chili fries are quite unique, first with the use of the crispier than most Belgian fries and shredded cheese atop their meaty chili, it tastes much lighter than it's counterpart down the street at Tommy's.
The local brews on tap are a great addition to any meal, and my latest discovery at the Oinkster was their Grilled Chicken and Brie sandwich. YUMM. It was pretty awesome and also a lighter addition to their menu. They recently changed the interior decor to the place so if your havent been lately, check it out, it's pretty fresh. -
Review from Stephanie L.
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA
1/24/2012
We had an awesome experience! Even though, it gets crowded it's worth it! Everything about this place is awesome! Super delicious pastrami, pulled pork sandwich, royale burger, fries, and the homemade dipping sauces. My family loved it and will come back for more.
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Review from Yvonne D.
Glendale, CA
12/25/2011
I know everyone raves about the Pastrami at Oinkster, but you can get a much better pastrami at The Hat in Pasadena. The thing to get here is the Burger. Easily my favorite Burger in L.A.! Its all about that Patty... super flavorful and tastes like beef! Should not be an anomaly in a Burger but you'd be surprised. The bun is soft and sweet and the patty is always cooked exactly as requested. Everytime!
Giant thumbs up to the crispy fries and that crack-like Garlic Aioli.
Lines can sometimes be long, especially since Guy Fieri's visit, so be ready for a well deserved wait.
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