A non-sushi option in Little Tokyo: Wurstküche, a sausage and beer place with some unique options to choose from. You order at the counter then walk down a long corridor into a cavernous, dark space with long picnic tables and a bar, where they will bring your food out to you. They have the standards like bratwurst, but go for something crazier: Filipino Maharlika or Alligator, Pork&Andouille. Billy and I tried this place twice and I liked the Rattlesnake and Rabbit with Jalapenos and the Rabbit, Veal and Pork with White wine. I wasn't a huge fan of the Duck, Bacon and Jalapeno. You can also get a variety of toppings like caramelized onions, sauted peppers, etc.
The sausages are ok, but the Belgian fries are really damn good. The second time I went I was just accompanying Billy b/c I had dinner already, but the fries are too irresistible. Oh and the sauces! Blue Cheese Walnut and Bacon is delicious but too chunky, but the Chipotle Aioli is on point. They have a worthy selection of import beers on tap and bottled. And they have late hours which is a plus.
Shouldn't run you too high a cost, but at the same time, it feels a bit strange to pay this much for a glorified hot dog. I'll let you be the judge.
That being said, the specialty sausages at Trader Joe's are quite worthy competitors in my opinion (apple & maple syrup; spinach & fontina ($4 for a package of 4-5). An easy recipe I like to do when pressed for time and needing to serve some folks: slice up the sausages and saute with fresh spinach and diced onion. If using apple maple, then saute some diced apple in there as well. Feel free to add dried cranberries or top with feta or goat cheese. Serve next to fried potatoes or couscous or whatever sidedish you prefer.
800 E 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 687-4444
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