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There’s almost nothing more intoxicating that the smell of a smashburgerexcept, of course, the taste. Angelenos are learning this quickly, as pop-ups and even established neighborhood spots have made smashburgers a mainstay in practically every corner of L.A. You can also thank TikTok’s Keith Lee for prolonging the trendbut you won’t find Studio City’s Easy Streets Burgers on this list, because we think the highly hyped burgers are just plain ol’ mediocre.
The burger style is hardly new, but they harken back to a bygone era in food when patrons reveled in the novelty of dining in their cars and all a burger needed was a good sear and a squirt of ketchup. Seasoned vigorously to tenderize and flavor the almost pancake-flat beef patty, this variety of burger sizzles in its own juicespressed out during cooktimeand fries on a flat-top grill, practically caramelizing a thin outer shell of crust on the meat.
We’ve got to admit, the interest in simply-prepared and gloriously greasy smashburgers is getting a little tiresome, but if you’re dead set on finding the best frilly, paper-thin patties and melted American cheese, look no further than these spots down here.
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