Double chili cheeseburger
$, Burgers, Breakfast, Fast Food, Historic Filipinotown
"This is the messiest burger anywhere. After a night of abusing yourself, the double chilli cheese is often the only way to cure all that ails."
ChefSang Yoon
Los Angeles
About Sang Yoon
Sang Yoon is the chef and proprietor of Father’s Office gastropub and Lukshon restaurant in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in fine dining in Michelin-starred kitchens of Paris, New York, and Los Angeles including work at Chinois on Main and later as executive chef of Michael’s, Santa Monica’s famous dining destination for contemporary California cuisine.
My Venues
Accolades
- Best Burger in the U.S. (Father's Office)The Today Show
- Best Burger in the U.S. (Father's Office)Esquire magazine
- 99 Essential LA Restaurants (Father's Office)LA Weekly
- 101 Best Restaurants in AmericaThe Daily Meal
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in LA
Where I Go Out
Soup dumplings
$$, Outdoor Seating, Chinese, Dumplings, Dim Sum,
"As a chef, you appreciate food that takes a lot of effort and skill to make. These soup-filled dumplings are not only delicious, but they're little works of art."
Roasted chicken plate
$$, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Little Armenia
"They really showcase how the simplest things can be so extraordinary if done right. The chicken is always moist, juicy and well seasoned. The accompaniments like the pickled turnips add lots of excitement and the garlic sauce is ridiculous."
The Godmother
$, Outdoor Seating, Bakery, Deli / Bodega, Downtown
"This sandwich is an institution in itself. I grew up eating it and it still brings back memories of high school. All those different cold cuts, that perfect bread and the spicy pickled peppers? Bliss."
Ramen
$$, Ramen, Japanese, Full Bar, Noodles,
"The broth for this ramen is genius. It's rich, slick, porky perfection. The depth of flavor is unmatched—it has probably been simmering for hours. Get in line and get some."
Nachos with Caviar
$$$, Happy Hour, Mexican, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Tacos, Bar, Central La
"Why I love @chefjosefcenteno After an exciting night working @allstarchefclassic #americanmastersdinner, he sends me Nachos with Caviar!"
At My Venues
Dan Dan Noodles
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Asian, Art
"Spicy, porky, comforting classic noodle dish executed perfectly every time. Love the open kitchen, as we always grab lunch at the counter overlooking the hard working crew."
Olives
$$, Burgers, Modern, Pub, American, Gastropub, Bar, Art
"However they are prepared that day, it's a great way to start a meal at Father's Office. You can eat these for hours, but you want to make sure you save room for that juicy burger."
The Office Burger
$$, Burgers, Modern, Pub, American, Gastropub, Bar, Art
"The meat has the perfect amount of age, making it a great burger. They also have an awesome beer list and a very knowledgeable staff."
Spicy chicken pops
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Asian, Art
"These chicken pops are perfectly crispy and have a sweetness from the kecap manis. They are the perfect companion to one of their specialty cocktails."
The Office Burger
$$, Burgers, Modern, Pub, American, Gastropub, Bar, Art
"For me, the OG of the 'new' burger is still the best. Only a perfectionist like chef Sang Yoon could have created such deep satisfaction. Perfectly, but not too finely, ground dry-aged beef is cooked medium-rare and topped with a jam of caramelized onions and bacon, plus a little Gruyère, Maytag blue, and a bite of arugula. Can I have one now?"
Spicy chicory coffee BBQ ribs
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Asian, Art
"You haven't had ribs until you've had these. It's not just the sauce, which is genius. It's that the meat is tender too. You just want more."
