My dad popped into town last week, the day Obama arrived, so not the best planning our parts, but Santa Monica was magically unaffected. We went to Umami at Fred Segal. It was time for the Truffle Burger. As you know I have been to Umami several times and always ordered a different burger, but the Truffle Burg has been on the list for a while. We opted to start with the Tempura Onion Rings and the Roasted Garlic Aioli. They were solid, but nothing outta the park. Umami ketchup has actually grown on me, it has a more savory taste than Heinz, which is too sweet for my taste.
The truffle burg is served with a truffle cheese and a truffle glaze. All Umami burgs are cooked medium-rare unless you request otherwise. Its very simple, and very rich. It tastes delicious, but by the end I was a little overwhelmed, because it's so rich. You really have to be prepared for it, but if you like truffles, you're golden.
My dad opted for the Manly Burger, which consists of beer-cheddar cheese, smoked-salt onion strings and bacon lardons. There are definitely unique flavors in this burger, something I couldn't quite put my finger on. My dad was convinced that the taste of 'umami' would be similar to miso, but in the end he he decided, "It's a unique flavor that you just can't quite define." I am in agreement!
I went back just a week later with the Canuck and ordered the Port and Stilton burger, which has the onions caramelized in port and Stilton cheese, I think it's my favorite. The Canuck chose the SoCal Burger with butter lettuce, slow-roasted tomato, house spread, house-made american cheese, and caramelized onions. We also got the skinny fries. Of the fries, I think the truffle fries, that they only serve on 'special' are my favorite. Next time I'll see if they can make the Greenbird burg, but with meat... not turkey...
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