Wurstkuche

Wurstküche is a restaurant in L.A's downtown arts district that specializes in sausages, frites and beer. And that's it. This hugely popular spot features a menu jammed with a wide variety of sausages, from the rattlesnake and rabbit to the vegetarian beer brat. They also have 24 beers on tap, and the dining area is a large room with communal tables, perfect for partying.

Visits: 1

Andrew Says: As a vegetarian, the idea of an all-sausage restaurant holds about as much appeal to me as an all-sausage party, but I heard there were some non-meat options, so I tagged along. Boy, am I glad that I did! There are a lot of faux hot dogs and sausages out there these days, but nothing like the beer brat I had at Wurstkuche. Tender and juicy inside, and packed with flavor, the first thing I wanted afterward was another one. The exterior of the brat wasn't too realistic, but veg technology hasn't mastered faux intestine yet. I paired the brat with some frites and chipotle aioli (one of eleven sauce options), and washed it all down with a spiced apple soda. A meal so seemingly simple, but built on so many flavorful details I can't wait to visit again.

Overall: 5/5

Veg Friendly: Sure, so long as you don't mind gazing into the display window packed with meat links. There are three veggie sausages on the menu, and all the dipping sauces appear vegetarian. I'm not sure if anything is vegan.

Dog Friendly: Of course, that's all they serve! HAHAHAHA, right folks? Right? But seriously, the 'patio' is just a narrow strip of tables on the sidewalk. You could bring your dog, but there are no waiters, so leave the pooch at home.

Cost: Sausages and fries for two, with two fancy-ass sodas: $25.00