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    Boil Daddy

    4.4 (72 reviews)

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    The Boil Daddy
    Eric D.

    Two Flavors, One Feast: A Delicious Takeout Adventure Craving a taste of culinary chaos mixed with Tokyo tranquility? Buckle up for a virtual feast from The Boil Daddy, quickly rushed home after our order and packaged in eco-friendly boxes - no need for fancy tablecloths or plastic bibs (unless you really want to!). The Boil Daddy is Glendale's answer to a Cajun mosh pit, a neon-lit bacchanal where plastic bibs are your armor and crustacean carnage is the main event. The air in this immaculately intimate restaurant explodes with a heady perfume of garlic, cayenne, and that undeniable shellfish aroma - a symphony for the senses that begs to be devoured, not politely admired. We dove headfirst into a feast fit for Poseidon himself: lobster tails, king crab legs glistening like jeweled batons, and juicy shrimp, all tangled in a glorious mess of corn and potatoes - no plump sausages needed in this take out (maybe next time). But the star of the show? The Daddy Sauce, a fiery concoction equal parts liquid courage and Cajun alchemy, guaranteed to have you sweating like a sinner in church, but every searing drop is a hallelujah chorus on your tongue. The seafood? Cooked to juicy perfection, shells slick with that glorious sauce, begging to be pried open and devoured like barbarians at a Roman feast. And just when you think you've reached peak culinary chaos, enter Muzen, a menu tucked away in The Boil Daddy's back pocket. This Tokyo oasis whispers flavors that'll leave you humming "Tokyo Nights" under your breath. Here, the menu reads like a haiku, short and sweet, but the flavors pack a wallop. I dove into the Beef Belly Curry, a slow-braised ballad of melt-in-your-mouth beef waltzing in a rich, dark broth that whispers secrets of light chili heat and ginger. It's the kind of dish that makes you lick the biodegradable packaging (shame be damned!), singing along to the silent karaoke of your taste buds. So there you have it. Two faces of the same coin in one location, united by a deep respect for good, honest food and the people who create it. The Boil Daddy, a raucous Cajun mosh pit where you shed your inhibitions and dive headfirst into a primal feast. And Muzen, a Tokyo haiku whispered in the back alley, a quiet pocket of comfort food that punches you in the gut with umami. Both menus, as different as a Zydeco breakdown from a Zen koan, but both leaving you with the same feeling: satisfied, slightly sweaty, and ready to do it all over again. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a pile of napkins and a bottle of Riesling. But trust me, this culinary double date, is worth every messy, glorious bite. P.S. While Bobby, the culinary evangelist who orchestrated our first time experience at the Boil Daddy's location in Glendale, exceeded the combined services of a cook, waiter, and sauce sommelier. Here's what stood out to us about Bobby's service: Generosity with premium seafood: Going the extra mile to provide the best pieces of lobster and king crab demonstrates genuine care and attention to detail. Speed and efficiency: Having everything ready just over 16 minutes is impressive, especially being a one man brigade. Proactive sauce tasting: Letting you sample the sauces before making a decision shows great customer service and ensures you get a dish you'll truly enjoy. Engaging personality: A great personality makes the dining experience even more enjoyable and memorable. We're definitely returning to this mosh pit - bon appétit!

    1 lb. Shrimp Head-On  Fried Oyster Basket  Half 1/2 and 1/2 Seafood (Peeled Off Shrimp + King Crab)
    Kaitlyn C.

    Came in around 9:15PM for a late dinner and was not disappointed at all. Charles was super helpful + attentive in helping us decide what we should order and gave great recommendations and service. We ordered the 1lb head on shrimp, fried oyster basket, and half & half combo (peeled shrimp and king crab) - all items we added the Daddy's Sauce with Medium spice. 8.5/10 - The fried oysters were really good and had a great breading to oyster ratio. We asked for the Daddy's Sauce on the side so we could control how much sauce we wanted - would definitely do that again. 10/10 - The head on shrimp was so good. It really took on the flavor of the Daddy sauce and would definitely order again. 9/10 - If you're not looking to get your hands dirty, ordering the peeled off shrimp would be the one for you. However, I do think that the head on shrimp gives you better flavor with the Daddy Sauce. As for the king crab, this was so good. The legs were super meaty and the shells were easy to break and rip apart. I would definitely come here again. FYI if you want to dine in, this place is super small so if you have a party larger than 2 people, you'll probably have to sit outside.

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    Dianne O.

    Boatswain's Catch Combo $72 Good for 1-2 people. So delighted at the flavors and the portions. Literally way better flavors than all of the other boils out there. We had mild sauce with the butter mix. We added 1/2 lb of mussels and a side order of rice. Their ice made the coke even more fire than usual! It was very intimate and had great music in the background. Great service from a one man show! It felt like we had our own private restaurant. You have just gotten yourselves some new customers. We will definitely be back.

    6pc wings
    Gurvir S.

    The restaurant itself was hard to find but once we got there, the food itself was so worth it. The restaurant itself is pretty small with only 2 tables but a lot more seating outside. It is pretty nice outside but be cautious of the weather. Me and my gf decided to eat inside and the cashier, Charles, made the whole process easy and took care of us completely. It seemed like he was single-handedly carrying the restaurant and Furthermore the food was AMAZINGG. I'm not the biggest seafood person but it was exquisite and amazing and I highly recommend it. We got the medium spice level which was perfection since it's not mild but has the perfect level of heat and flavor. Similarly for the wings, he recommended the mixed sauce which went with the wings perfectly. Overall, one of the best places we have went to and may be our new regular spot!

    Daddy's shrimp bowl
    Madelyn L.

    My boyfriend & I order boil daddy pretty often, so I'm glad they're local to us! I looove the seasoning blend they use. So delicious and the spice is always perfect. My favorite for a quick bite is their shrimp bowl - it comes w shrimp, sausage and potatoes + jasmine rice. I like to add corn to mine. Sooo filling. If you're in the area & looking for yummy seafood boil style seafood, please stop by! The staff is also VERY friendly and welcoming!!

    I order the Daddy Noodz (pictured here), and my girlfriend got the fish and chips. Overall pretty decent spot.

    After a long night, my girlfriend and I decided to hit up this seafood joint. I ordered the Daddy Noodz and my girlfriend ordered the fish and chips. The guy was pretty busy with orders on a Thursday night, but was able to manage to get our orders in at a good timing. I liked the Daddy sauce (garlic + Cajun), while my girlfriend wasn't a fan. For the fish and chips order, the fries were beefy, but needed some flavor, maybe adding five spice or the garlic sauce they have, the fries can also needed to be a bit more crispy. The fish was tender and juicy, ohh and the batter was crispy A++++! Again the fish and chips needs like a sauce with it, but overall our meals were good.

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    Joseph was amazing!! His service made the food taste so much better and the food was amazing!

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    Food is very tasty and savory, amazing friendly service from Bobby! Food was served very efficiently and quickly!

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    The food here was amazing! So flavorful and the service was great too. Highly recommend it.

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    The food is very delicious and atmosphere is really nice employees are very friendly in a nice area.

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    Crab Avenue

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    This is my favorite place to go for seafood. The service is extremely excellent, the atmosphere is…read moreamazing. I really enjoy the food. My favorite meals are King crab with sausage, corn and potatoes, another favorite is the grilled lobster with zucchini. I really hope you try Crab Avenue, you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back.

    I was really craving some seafood lately and I knew my son and I were going to be in the Glendale…read morearea today for a taping of The Price is Right. I looked around and found this place on Yelp. We had never heard of it, so I thought we should give it a try. I'm so glad we did! Also, what a catchy name. We walked in around 5:40pm on a Tuesday and the place was completely empty. We were greeted by Alex who was the main star of the evening. He was so kind, gentle, soft spoken and honest. Truly a great employee who cares about his job and customers! The same goes for Angelo, who also waited on us, brought out our food and anything else we needed, like extra lemon wedges and hot sauce. The service was truly superb in every way! They both checked on us several times. Now for the food. Everything was simply delicious and fresh. The prices were appropriate for the portions and we both throughly enjoyed our food. I got their Surf and Turf with Ribeye and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (3pc). For my sides, I added on Caesar Salad and Jambalaya Rice (comes with sausage, chicken, and shrimp). Each side was $2.35 extra. Although it was all tasty and properly made, I'm not going to order ribeye steak anymore from now on. It's always too fatty for my taste, and it's not the restaurant's fault. It's just how the meat is. My son got their Grilled Salmon plate and chose White Rice and Sautéed Veggies as his sides. He was very happy with his dish and didn't leave any crumbs on his plate. He said everything was seasoned properly and the veggies were cooked perfectly/very flavorful. This place is such a hidden gem in Glendale. In all my years of coming to this city, I can't believe I've never noticed it. They have great food with great service in a clean, comfy and homey environment. More people started to show up for dinner time and the vibes got even better. The blues music they were playing really hit the mark and made a great addition to the experience. In my opinion, the big TVs they have are unnecessary. (This isn't a sports bar). They have a BIG parking lot and one bathroom for each gender. My son said the men's restroom was clean, but the women's could have used a little touch up. There's a lot of love in this restaurant! Thank you Alex, Angelo, management and Crab Avenue.

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    I've been meaning to try this spot ever since they opened up. I'm frustrated that I didn't sooner…read morebecause Super Cajun was incredibly tasty! My family and I were on our way home from a long day of errands so we decided to order online for pickup on the way home since we live fairly close to it. It did not disappoint! Since it was our first time trying it, we only ordered a 1 pound of shrimp, 1 pound of mussels, with some corn and potatoes mixed in with the Super Cajun Signature Seasoning. We wished we ordered more! It was just as good as The Boiling Crab if not better, especially since you don't have the long wait. Just keep in mind that it is a small casual spot and not a big restaurant. Even though we ordered for pickup, it did look like a nice little setup. We will definitely be ordering from here again, especially since it's close by and a local business to support!

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    Bloody hell -- Cajun Craving is the spot. I walked in expecting solid seafood. I walked out…read morewondering how the hell they haven't been handed a Michelin star already. Let's start with the Cajun shrimp: perfectly cooked, tender, and absolutely drenched in a sauce so flavorful it should come with a warning label. Not salty, not greasy -- just balanced, bold, and outrageously addictive. You taste it once and immediately know someone in that kitchen actually gives a damn. And the crab legs... my god. HUGE, sweet, and steamed to perfection. You crack into them and it's like opening a treasure chest -- except instead of gold, it's pure, buttery, Cajun-kissed heaven. Now the sausage -- whoever seasons that deserves a raise. It doesn't just sit in the bag like an afterthought. It has its own flavor, completely over the top in the best possible way. Smoky, spicy, rich... it punches through the boil like it's auditioning for its own dish. But the real sleeper hit? THE GREEN SAUCE. Off. The. Chain. A straight-up flavor knockout -- bright, herby, tangy, and absolutely lethal in the way good sauces should be. It elevates everything you dip it in. I could drink it. I won't -- but I could. The whole experience? Different -- but in that rare, memorable, "I need to come back tomorrow" kind of way. Cajun Craving is easily one of the best seafood boils in LA. No nonsense, no shortcuts, just pure, serious, crafted flavor. Five stars. Easy. Gordon Ramsay approved.

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    My friend and I had tickets for a concert nearby, and having never been to the area before, I…read morelooked for restaurant options on Yelp and found The Dive Oyster Bar a few minutes from the show. Not knowing how busy the restaurant would be on a Saturday night, I made reservations. We dined on the earlier side, and probably could have just walked in. We ended up getting some of the sharables, which was great. I love that their happy hour is available in the entire restaurant. Our server was Shanee, and she was extremely helpful and friendly. Since it was our first visit, we had a few questions and she was able to guide us along. Another person that helped us was Veronica, who was equally helpful and friendly. The food was really good, the service great, and the vibe was friendly. If I didn't live so far from the restaurant, I would go often.

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    4.6(16 reviews)
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    Amazing gumbo! Found this place randomly and decided to try, it did not disappoint even when it was…read moretogo. I am a picky person but I can say this gumbo beats so many known cajun restaurants across states and I had been to a lot of them. Will definitely come back (love the hot sauce too )

    Amazing gumbo I just had! All from a business running from a residential building…read more So I'm sure you're wondering if it's worth ordering from here and I'd say yes. Especially if you want great gumbo and cornbread. Things to know: First off, the food is delicious. Second off, this place has an A rating for food inspection. The place is a registered business (or else you couldn't list yourself on Google Maps) Besides... you live in LA and have survived danger dogs. That A rating should help you feel relieved, either way. If not, the smile you receive as you get the food hopefully will. You have to go up a few stairs on the left to get to the spot. Don't worry, there's signs that'll tell you where it is. Parking situation is a rough during rush hour but you should be able to squeeze in the street. You get some beads with your food, which is cute. Sounds like a fun thing to get if you ordered delivery while you're drinking at home (or work) with friends. So yeah, the food is great. It's super well made. The quality is what I was hoping for from a place that specialized in gumbo. Much like how I would expect the ramen to be good when they serve nothing but ramen. 100% recommend getting the cornbread with the gumbo, btw. I totally ate most of it while I was driving home so I'd say I recommend getting extra. (they're conveniently bite sized. I couldn't help. Lol)

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    The Little Jewel of New Orleans - Beignets

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    4.1(2.1k reviews)
    7.5 mi•Chinatown
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    Stopped in on a whim because the place looked interesting, and it turned out to be a solid choice…read more We arrived close to their afternoon closing, so things were pretty quiet. The food absolutely delivered. We tried the Op Boys Special sloppy joe and the Craw Mac Deluxe, and both were excellent. The jambalaya was another standout and easily something I'd order again. Service was on point, and they have a seriously impressive selection of drinks. There's plenty more on the menu I want to try, so I'll definitely be back.

    This place is indeed such a jewel of a place. We were walking back from Union Station after a…read moreDodger game and as we were walking by I was curious to see if the restaurant was actually open. The exterior looks like it should be, but unfortunately many restaurants have been closing in this part of the city. Luckily, it was indeed open and the interior was VIBRANT! The design was colorful, filled with hand chalked signs of the menu, and everything, from the tables to the art on the walls, burst with personality. This is a place where minimalism doesn't exist and instead, it spends every opportunity to showcase who it is. Ordering is relatively simple. You walk over to the counter and tell them what you want. Everything is made to order so it'll take some time, but when it comes to refreshments you can see their large selection of different drinks in their glass case refrigerator on the side. My junior high years inspired me and I had to get an Arizona ice tea. It came in clutch as refreshment considering how hot the day was. On one wall there was a huge TV showing the Fifa World Cup games. It caught my eye and so we decided to dine in instead of taking it to go. Great choice by the way since hot food is best to eat right away. And what exactly did I get? Their po' boys of course! You have to keep it classic. We had the popcorn shrimp po' boy and it was fantastic. Meaty, tangy from the sauce, and with the right amount of green in their fluffy but structurally intact bread, I believe I finished this in five minutes cause it was so good. My hunger didn't dissipate quickly so I had to go back for round two. The Debris Fries caught my eyes. Fries smothered with their brown gravy and cheese, it was a delicious disaster and warmed my belly and fulfilled my appetite. I was one happy food belly dad. Being connected to a small store with neon lights highlighting some of the hot sauces and merchandise you can buy on one side while connected to the pub next door on the other side, The Little Jewel of New Orleans is one of those places you take good friends to when you want to show them a special place where the food is delicious, the vibes are immaculate, and the experience unforgettable. Whether you have to find an excuse to come out here or the restaurant is the excuse, make your way to The Little Jewel of New Orleans the next time you're around Chinatown. You won't regret it. Bring that appetite with you!

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