umami

there is a constant and heated debate over which burger here in los angeles is the 'best' burger. endless blogs, articles and top ten lists are dedicated to the quest and critique of the ideal southern california burger, almost all containing praise for in n' out, father's office, apple pan, pie and burger and most recently umami which in my opinion is the best burger in town this year. perfectly sized, perfectly juicy, perfectly flavored, perfectly delicious.
it was over a 100 degrees today, and we couldn't bare to leave the pool, so we picked up some take out at umami's newest studio city location.
happy tanned jet lagged burger bellies all around.

manly burger
 beer-cheddar cheese, smoked-salt onion strings, bacon lardons