downtown la: gorbals

tommy grubs at the gorbals...

bahn mi poutine

dry aged burger, onion 7 ways

duck latkes

roasted bone marrow with walnuts

lamb meatballs, pesto, artichoke, spinach risotto

broccoli, soy, brown sugar, malt, chilies

brussel sprouts, bacon, apple, cider, honey

tommy says: the bahn mi poutine is a crowd pleaser, but they no longer use pickled carrots or pickled daikon, which is a bummer. instead they use pickled jalepenos only (they used to use fresh when they had the pickled carrots and daikon).  these changes have diluted the bahn mi-ness of the dish.  the dry aged burger is surprisingly a really great burger, and dare i say it? - it rivals la's temple of burgers, father's office. duck latkes and lamb meatballs weren't bad, but nothing to write home about.  the bone marrow was a disappointment, they actually mix the walnuts with the marrow and then re-stuff it back into the bone.  the walnuts are just too overpowering; do not expect some smooth, jelly/custard-like marrow. oddly enough, the broccoli is pretty amazing - it is deep fried which changes the texture and is a bit addicting. the brussel sprouts were also quite tasty; the classic addition of the bacon is never wrong, but the apple went really well with it too.

the gorbals
501 south spring street
los angeles, ca 90013
213-488-3408

http://thegorbalsla.com/