The Gorbals

Average user Rating: 86

Address: 501 S Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone: (213) 488-3408

Neighborhood: Downtown

Cuisine: Eclectic/Int'l

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thirstypig | Blogger Favorite Cuisine: Chinese,Japanese 64 Reviews

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User Restaurant Rating 89

1/20/2010 I was looking for a new place to try in Downtown, but I had certain criteria that I need to follow. I didn't want a uber trendy place. Nor, did I want a super expensive restaurant. I was in the mood for anything non-Asian. And The Gorbals fit the bill after reading newsletters, blogs, and other sites.

The first thing I took note was the Octopus with Gizzards. A bit of a strange combination. I like the Octopus, but the gizzards was not what I was looking forward to. But as it turns out, the gizzard was tastier than the octopus. I don't usually touch the strange parts of an animal, like gizzard, intestine, heart, etc. But in this case, it was pretty good. The gizzard has a unique consistency, a bit grainy. I thought it would be more chewy. I would recommend ordering this.

Another item that I was looking forward to was the Bacon Wrap Matzoh Balls. Yes, I know, Bacon is like my krytonite. Anything with bacon, pork, pig will be my epic downfall. Unfortunately, my hastiness caused me to almost burn my tongue. The matzoh ball is hot! I should have left it to cool down. I understand the combination. But perhaps it could be improved. I would try it again - the combination sounds too good to pass up.

I also ordered the Manischewitz-braised pork belly, clapshot and apples. I have no idea what it said - except for the "PORK BELLY". Hence my weakness. This was actually really good. It is comparable to the pork belly that I had at Animal. Though Animal's was better - with a crispy and melty mouth feel. The mouth feel at The Gorbals was melty all around. Read more from their blog Recommended Dishes bacon wrapped matzo ball

foodshethought | Blogger Favorite Cuisine: Japanese,French 56 Reviews

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User Restaurant Rating 93

11/27/2009 Dinner at The Gorbals, for a palate that loves adventurous comfort food, is a must do. Read more from their blog Recommended Dishes bacon wrapped matzo, oxtails and oats, pumpkin & coffee nitro ice cream

gastronomnom | Blogger Favorite Cuisine: French,American 13 Reviews

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User Restaurant Rating 77

9/19/2009 Tonight on Top Chef. Restaurant Wars. The challenge? Open a restaurant in a halfway house. Read more from their blog Recommended Dishes Bacon-wrapped matzoh balls, Sweetbreads and corn

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