This may appear to be a counter-service, first-come first-serve sort of joint for grabbing a bite, but Chef Sang Yoon has turned this—and the humble burger—into so much more. Made with dry-aged beef, caramelized onions and bacon compote, the elevated wares found in this kitchen are treasured as one of the country’s first (and perhaps finest) craft burgers. The market-driven menu goes on to include items that one would not expect from a pub—imagine an heirloom tomato salad with Persian cucumbers dressed in a sweetened basil-goat’s yogurt sauce; or even grilled skewers of deliciously spiced Sonoma lamb.

Housed in the historic Helms Bakery district, this Culver City location is more modern and comfortable than the Santa Monica original.