Very nice hidden gem here, it's located off the beaten path, romantic and whimsical with a goth-like feel. I tried the beignets and they were really tasty, server was attentive and a good looking crowd showed up for "The Obscure" reserved seating for tasting and I was told mocktails if you're not into the spirits of that sort. read more

If you've ever wondered what would happen if a chill LA patio and a New Orleans street parade had a baby, The Rising Sun is exactly that child, and it's thriving. The outdoor patio feels like you accidentally wandered into a breezy corner of the French Quarter. Warm lights, casual seating, and that "kick back and stay awhile" energy. Ordering through the app and picking up at the window makes you feel like you're part of a secret club, the kind where the password is "extra napkins, please." * Chicken Po' Boy, WOW...This thing is stacked. Crispy chicken, tangy sauce, and bread that holds everything together like it's doing core workouts. It's messy in the best way, the kind of sandwich that demands respect and maybe a bib. * Fully Loaded Cajun Tots, These tots don't play around. They show up dressed to impress, cheese, toppings, flavor, the whole squad. It's basically a tiny potato block party, and you're invited. * Beignets, very delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and dusted with enough powdered sugar to make you question your laundry choices. One bite and suddenly you're hearing jazz horns in the distance. Their coffee game....Dangerously good. My boogie coffee drink - latter came out smooth, sweet, and caffeinated enough to make me consider running around the block a few times. It's the kind of drink that makes you shimmy in your seat and say, "Yeah... life is good." This place nails the New Orleans vibe without trying too hard. Great food, fun energy, and a patio that makes you forget you're in LA traffic territory. Come hungry, come curious, and definitely come ready for powdered sugar on your shirt. Miguel C. read more

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The rising sun is an interesting spot! It has a cool gothic vibe so if you want to fit in definitely come dressed in black. It's a small self served restaurant with a limited menu that changes, since not everything we saw on yelp was available. When we visited the options were crispy chicken/hot link sliders, different variations of tots and beignets. We went with the crispy chicken sliders and loaded Cajun tots and they were both very flavourful and delicious. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy paired with tangy pickled vegetables and a tasty pretzel bun. The combination of flavours packed a punch but we did wish for a thicker slice of chicken. The tater tots were very well seasoned too and the sauces were yummy, something acidic would be a nice addition to cut through the fatty goodness. When we asked for utensils they didn't have any forks so they gave us one spoon and one knife. We made it work. Definitely want to come back to try other things on their menu whenever they rotate it. read more

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Had a chance to dine at The Rising Sun. The setup is simple. You find a seat, order through a QR code, and pick up your food at the window when it's ready. There is a small seating area, and the seats weren't particularly comfortable, but the space seems intended more for a quick stop rather than a long sit-down meal. I ordered the beignet, breakfast po'boy sandwich, and chicken and waffles. - The beignet tasted good, but the portion was quite small. - The egg in the breakfast po'boy was burnt, which affected the overall flavor. - The chicken and waffles tasted like frozen food that had been reheated rather than freshly made. On the positive side, the service was very kind and friendly. However, overall the food was disappointing. read more

The Rising Sun - Breakfast Po'Boy Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Updating my review: the beignets are a favorite among my friends and family. Anyone who visits wants to stop for just multiple orders of beignets lol. The loaded tots are also highly favored. We weren't fans of the gumbo because the roux was too thick or doughy. Maybe we didn't get the best batch. But definitely recommend the rising sun, for some southern kick! read more

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A low-key spot with covered outdoor seating that's a furnished surface parking lot. You're reminded it's a parking lot because the giant water-filled orange & white traffic barriers holds up the the faux wall. I did enjoy the music. Seat yourself, order on your phone, pick up at a window around the corner on the sidewalk, and bus your own table. The only customer service is the interaction at the pick up window, yet I'm saddled with an 18% auto-grat...just raise your menu prices and pay your staff a reasonable non-tipped wage. Food is good...better than good for a pick-up window quick service restaurant. The beignets are yummy and the sauced tater tots were excellent. The fried chicken sliders were dry, either because the chicken was over fried or there wasn't enough slaw...likely both. Would I came again? Probably not...unless I'm already in the area and craving the beignets. read more

The Rising Sun - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had some down time for a performance and killed time here. It was a super cute restaurant. The actual inside is reservation only experience. It definitely made me curious and it you drink it may be a fun experience. You make an order through an app and you pick your food up at a window outside. Self serve water. They have single order sliders or a set which I totally appreciated. They also have beignets so people with late night sweet cravings, this is your spot. The slider was super delicious: fluffy bun and juicy burger Their tater tots was a little too salty for my taste but regardless it was fried crispy. A perfect place to try a little bit of everything read more

The Rising Sun - Slider Tater Tots Sunrise Slider - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We decided to dine here at about 6:45pm on 07/27/2025, for the first time, after attending The Obscure. Based on my experience, I would likely not dine here again. We sat down at one of the many outdoor tables, and we ordered via the QR Code at Table 8. The two of us shared the following: Loaded Cajun Tots. Immediately upon receiving these, we noticed that there was no sausage. I asked the person at the window before leaving, and he said "Don't worry, it's mixed in". I assure you, as I ate these --- there was none "mixed in". Cajun Catfish Sliders - This comes in a grouping of three, and these were actually pretty good. They looked like they were too well done; however, they were pretty tasty. Don't forget to ask for a side of the hot sauce. It tastes really good with these sliders. I was also taken aback by the auto 18% gratuity. It is a shame that you would add a 18% gratuity to a counter service only restaurant. You order via QR Code, and even when you are dining at one of the tables, you get a text message to go pick it up at the window. There is no "service" per se. This is the type of place, where I would likely give a 8 to 10% tip. I probably would not return again, based on my experience. read more

So I had done the distillery experience next-door and it's really cool is they handed all of us these different tokens to go and get beignets after so obviously had to go and do that and oh my gosh I am so glad I did because this is one of the best beignets I've ever tasted in my whole entire existence. If you watch my video, you'll hear the crunch of the beignet as I bit into it they had just made them. They were super hot but so delicious. The powdered sugar was melting on it as I ate it. It was absolutely incredible. I wish I could've brought like 500 of them back home with me because it was an experience read more

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This little spot is tucked away in the arts district of DTLA. It has a dark edgy NOLA vibe with its black concrete and black iron covered with ivy. There is a coveted patio on one side that has black garden tables. You order using the QE code and pick up your food at a walk up window. Someone did bring out our cocktails however. I highly recommend the signature cocktail which has their distilled liquor. My party and I shared the sliders and gumbo which were all very good. read more

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Mandatory 15% service fee added to bill. I asked why and was told the owner adds it to give service staff a livable wage. Came for Valentine's day lunch. outdoor seating only and next to parking lot; smell of cars ugh; seat ourselves, order via QR code, pick up your own food, check on food and drinks about 5 times because we were not told when it would be ready; got half our order and told the rest wasn't ready and they would bring it to us; never happened so went back to get our Caesar salad and tater tots and they were clueless about my order; waited and was handed a salad the size of my palm hand-disappointing; the vibe of staff was poor, unfriendly and seemed annoyed more than anything. we cleaned our own table and agreed vibe no n food good enough. Food: tater tots, chicken and waffles, breakfast poor boy, Cesar salad, lattes, beignets. won't return. lesson learned: walk away for forced mandatory service fee. owner just raise prices of food instead. read more

It was a rainy day so I didnt get to explore the outside seating but I enjoyed my breakfast sandwich! The restaurant is walk up and order. The staff was very patient with me since I was new to them. My food was tasty and the pricing was good! Would def visit again when the weather permits. Seems like a great spot to grab a bite with friends and enjoy the Cali weather! read more

Came here with a friend for a late Sunday brunch - the place is a bit confusing to navigate. The signage looks like it's for an entire black building but they seem to just be renting the kitchen and the outdoor patio -- so be prepared for ONLY OUTDOOR SEATING. It was very cold when we went so I wish I knew beforehand that they didn't have access to the dining room. They also only have a order counter where you walk up to order, so we were just quite confused and thrown off-guard by the entire experience. The food isn't bad - I had the Po'Boy and my friend had the Cajun Burrito, and they were both flavorful with fair portions. We also got an order of beignets to share, but they weren't my favorite - it wasn't crispy like other reviewers stated, but rather quite doughey and flavorless. Maybe we just got a bad batch? One thing to note is that they charge a mandatory 18% service fee, despite being a walk-up serviced restaurant (it looked like there was only one person managing the register, with the rest of the team as chefs). For a place that's completely self-service, I found that to be strange -- it's not like there are servers, so are they not paying their kitchen/backstaff a fair wage? All in all, the food isn't bad but not sure it was a pleasant dining experience. I don't know if I'd return given other options in the Arts District area. read more

Stopped by for brunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised at this super cute New Orleans style alleyway patio space in DTLA. You order with a QR code on the table and can add to your tab whenever you want without needing to get a server. You can also order to go at the window. There is one server for the patio in case you have questions. We got the breakfast burrito and breakfast po boy along with 2 coffees and the beignets to go at the end. The burrito and po boy were delicious! Huge portions and full of snappy sausage, crispy tots (in the burrito) and the po boy had a rich remoulade. The beignets were a lot sweeter and flakier than most I've had in the past which were more airy. But very good and they come with raspberry preserves. I will say our one note was that everything took a really long time to come out as did other tables from what we saw. We spent about 2 hours here total, mostly waiting. We also ordered a brunch cocktail and didn't receive it until the very end of our meal. It might have been a one off staff shortage or something. We do hope to come back again for the great food and vibes. read more

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The best sliders and tots EVER! Also everyone working there is super friendly and the vibe is right. Definitely worth your time to go here

Ambiance here; garden-vibe looks, self seating, quiet upon arrival, and a large parking lot; says to pay but no one on site taking payments, ok to park for the event. It's a small area where you can choose to sit where you want, nice little fires lit in between tables to provide some warmth as you wait for the event to open their doors. I could be wrong, but the menu was different last night in the evening and it was very limited compared to what I see posted here on Yelp. Upon walking in, you self-seat yourself and use a QR code to scan their menu and order through there. No staff members on site, they are just in the kitchen and you pick up your order at the window on the side street of the location. Again, limited menu items, pretty much sliders : beef, fried chicken or pulled pork. I opted for the burgers sliders; presentation was nice, nothing out of the world. Served on a plastic tray, three lined up sliders served on pretzel buns. The beef patties themselves were on the salty side, unsure if they over did it seasoning the patties, but for sure some bites were more salty than others. 3/5 I also ordered one of their spirit drinks: the "Bayou Dew" refreshing vodka drink, not too strong. 2/5 It was decent enough to hold me through the event next door. In conclusion, no I wouldn't come back. read more

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My bestie and I chose to visit The Rising Sun for our favorite meal of the day - brunch! It was a chill experience. Very low-key, good food, but overall, I'd give it 4 stars out of 5. Summary: Beautiful dining experience for brunch on the patio, one server mainly to deliver the food and drinks you ordered, but utensils, water, sweetener for coffee, and cold/hot teas are all self serve. It's not an issue, just a fact. The food was good, but I need a bit more of the "cajun" vibe. It was chill, but not super exciting. I'm curious as to what a dinner experience indoors is like because I went inside to use the bathroom, and it looks SO cool.  I'll revisit and revise based on that. Additional details for those of you who like a novel: It was a really pretty brunch setting,  the plants are lovely, and the setup gives garden vibes. Plus, there's enough coverage from the sun that the heat isn't oppressive. As mentioned above, the server is pretty much there during brunch to give you menus and deliver your order, and you're left to your own devices. It's very DIY, so if you're looking for a more involved experience where you're served in a different way, then I don't think this is the spot for you. The website also claims a "jazz brunch," and I don't even remember hearing music playing, so that was a bit of a letdown. Even though the setting was lovely and the food was good, I didn't get that Cajun, Creole, New Orleans vibe that I expected, but maybe my expectations were too high. Speaking of food, I felt like they added andouille sausage, some extra seasoning, and beignets and went "Yup, it's Cajun." I would've LOVED to see grits on this menu, which I know they had at one point. A Cajun inspired brunch menu without some sort of shrimp and grits option seems like a miss to me, but I'd like to go back for dinner to see if I get more of the Cajun vibe. The food we did order was very good. I got the breakfast po'boy, and my friend got the bacon egg and cheese, both with tots, iced coffee, and hibiscus lemonades. Not bad for a Sunday brunch and good if you're making last-minute plans, but expect something chill and easy. Delicious enough for 4 stars, but I'm holding onto that 5th one until I experience dinner. read more

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Update: This is to respond to the manager. If this is a self-serve and not a real sit-down restaurant, then don't ask for a tip. Also, this place is listed as a restaurant and not a quick fast food place. Besides that the food is basic. I gave this place a try since I was in the neighborhood. You have to order your food from a QR code. I ordered the cheeseburger without their sauce. I wanted grilled onions on my burger, but they said that they didn't do that. This place reminds me of a fast food restaurant because after we got our food, we didn't see the waiter again. They did say that we would get a text message when our food was ready, and then we had to go to the side window for our food. To our surprise, they brought the food out to us. To be honest, my burger wasn't anything special. It reminded me of a burger at Chili's. The fries were good and well seasoned. The outside seating is okay, well covered to keep the sun out of your face. Will I return to this place? I doubt it. read more

The Rising Sun - Cheeseburger and fries - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Because of a limited time promotion going on, my friends and I got free beignets after leaving our liquor/spirits tasting at The Obscure Distillery. They were good for being free beignets. Not too doughy or too fried tasting either. read more

Decided to check this place out since it's just down the street. You order from a QR code on the table and pay on it too and they'll bring the order out to you. The chicken and waffle was pretty good, I liked the butter and syrup. The blacken shrimp po boy was small but packed with flavors. I liked the fresh greens in it too, the bread was a bit hard though. They also serve drinks here. You sit in this small outdoor area which is pretty peaceful for downtown although the table is uneven since it's set up in a parking lot. read more

The Rising Sun - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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You can find some of the best beignets in town here! I also swear by their po'boy sandwich, soo yummy. This was my second visit here and both times were for brunch, which is on weekends only. Here's a breakdown of our orders: Po'Boy - Their andouille sauage and the remoulade sauce really make this sandwich special. The ciabatta bread is so incredibly soft as well. This sandwich is just packed with flavor and I will be coming back just to eat this again. Cajun brekkie burrito - With the same sausage as the po'boy, this item is also packed with bacon, egg, cheese, onions and bell peppers, all tied together with their creole seasoning. My friend loved hers! Chicken & waffle - This was served with a side of maple syrup and honey butter. The tots cost an extra $ and were so crispy and also seasoned with their creole salt! Beignets - The star of the show IMO. You must order these. It comes with 3 per order. I love that the outside is so crispy and powdery from the sugar while the inside is light and airy. It comes with whipped cream and a delicious strawberry compote. The only downside is they're a bit small in size Hibiscus tea - This drink is unsweetened, and there was a nice balance of it being a little tangy and bitter but still allowing the hibiscus flavor to come through. As for service, you order through a QR code at your table and apparently you're supposed to grab your food at the window, but the waitress brought everything to us anyway! The atmosphere is inviting and we enjoyed having the New Orleans jazz music in the background. There is a restroom inside. The prices are incredibly reasonable for what you get and the quality of the food. Parking is easy, as there are many non-metered spots right across. Overall, I would highly recommend~!! read more

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First off, the prices are pretty reasonable for the area. In the Arts District where you can expect your coffee to be $7, $9ish for a full cocktail is not bad! I've enjoyed everything here, the fried chicken in particular was well-seasoned. The only thing I thought was meh was the fried broccolini, the batter was a little too heavy for me so I didn't finish it. You seat yourself and can either order using the QR code at your table or try to flag someone down, but mobile order seems faster. There is also self-serve water. My only suggestion is that sometimes it can get quite sunny so would be nice to have some kind of shades when the sun is getting low and get in your eyes. Update: sounds like the shade issue has been resolved since I've last gone! Thanks Théron! read more

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This cheeseburger was flavorful,d'lish. Will buy again. Worth the price. Soft crispy bun. read more

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Yum yum and yummy. Visited today for breakfast. Enjoyed the food. I wish they had waiters, but I get it. The side heater exploded near us. I'm extra! the glass shattered. No one was hurt while eating. Thank you for the quick clean. read more

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Food was whatever. I ordered the chicken and waffles (+$2 for corn bread), tots, breakfast burrito, beignets, latte, and Irish coffee. Only the tots and beignets were worthwhile. The service was terrible. You're required to pay 15% upfront which makes a lot of sense bc I can't imagine anyone tipping here. You have to pick up your own food and drinks. No one to greet you and you have to ask where to order. However, after walking block twice we found a sign that provided instructions next to a parking lot lol The inside is reserved for dogs and employees and the guests may dine outside. Interesting idea, just not for me - thank you! read more

Love the outdoor seating! Nice vibes! We tried the gumbo bowl, crispy chicken sandwich, crispy fries and beignet trio! Everything we got was delicious and would definitely get it again! We had dinner after our tasting at The Obscure! Highly recommended to reserve your spot there for a unique experience as there are limited seats!if you do plan to do a tasting, definitely feast up at The Rising Sun before as the drinks are strong read more

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Everything about this place sucks. - mandatory 18% gratuity even though you don't interact with anyone, there's no wait staff and order through an app. They still ask you to tip more though. - beignets are supposed to be like cafe du monde. Lollll. They taste nothing like the ones at cafe du monde, the dough is raw, and they're 1/3 the size - cheap, plastic decor, plastic vines, plastic cast iron seating - the po boy is an egg and sausage sandwich. When people dump on LA, this is the kind of place they're talking about. Theron: thanks for the response. I forgot to mention that not only is your restaurant cynical trash but the food is mediocre to boot. Good luck. read more

We went because it presents itself as a gothic-esque New Orleans themed cafe online. When you get there though, that part of it is closed and you have to sit in this area with fake grass/plants. The inside is super cool, but unfortunately they keep it closed. Not sure why. The food is ok. The beignets are not great -- doughy and greasy. However, the tater tots are fantastic and well seasoned. The service is pretty bad. Not friendly and if you ask a question, they look bothered and annoyed. Overall, it was ok. Hopefully they will reopen the inside soon. read more

THESE ARE NOT BEIGNETS! These are just small chunks of croissant with powdered sugar. If you've ever been to New Orleans you know immediately this isn't what you thought you were ordering. At least make a clear distinction! Now I'm left craving real beignets so a trip to SnoCorner in LB will be in order. The added gratuity that others have mentioned is crazy for a "seat yourself, order thru QR menu, pick up your own food and clear your own table" place with limited seating, it's my fault for not checking the comments first. The breakfast po'boy was good and shareable but all around can't see myself coming back. read more

Food was to die for love love the breakfast sandwiches, and the Cajun sauce is terrific. The tater tots were delicious. Service was self-serve kind of didn't expect that and it's outdoor service Beautiful building, but was not allowed in to eat. That's only for private parties. Very nice parking. I'm very nice. People will go again. read more

Good food to follow the Obscure experience! Loved the beignets and the fries! The BBQ pulled pork was a bit dry so it was okay. I would try the regular burger next time. Service was pretty quick! There's a QR code on the table to order but you can also order through a waitress. read more

The Rising Sun - Dining area - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time I came here was good. I've gone back again to get the beignets. But the last time I went was horrible. My friends come here from time to time and they always get the gumbo and it smells so good when they are eating it so I decided I would get the gumbo the next time I went. I'm not sure if was late at night (I went an hour before they closed) or if they had an off-batch but the gumbo I had was basically soup, so liquidy and not a thick stew that I was expecting. It also had a really bad burnt flavor. I finished eating it because I was really hungry and when I got to the bottom of the bowl, there was a burnt sausage. I haven't gone back since that bad experience. That and I don't like how they only take orders through their QR code or online ordering system. It's pretty inconvenient if you don't have your phone with you or if your data is acting up. Also saw someone pick up their order and they wanted to order an extra beignet and they were told they had to go through the QR code. read more

What a truly awesome little unexpected gem! The burger, the pork poutine and the adorable patio with some fun New Orleans jazz music totally worked! We came mainly to get a bite before Obscure, but we will be back just for a nice little treat! Hard to find a good poutine in LA and this place really delivers. read more

The Rising Sun - Porktine! Yum - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ok when you go here get the beignets! That's the main thing you need to know. We stopped here on a Sunday morning for brunch and the food was solid! The tots were great, the ruin poboy was good, the chicken was only ok but the beignets were fantastic! You order and pay from a QR code from your seat and they bring the food out to you. All the seats were outside and the tables are basically patio furniture so a little small for my 6'4 fiancé. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is fun with New Orleans jazz music playing from the speakers. Overall a good experience! I'd say give it a try!! read more

The Rising Sun - Tenders and tots...10/10 tots - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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being from new orleans I had to stop by and taste what they got from a southern kitchen! stopped by a sunday late morning found parking in the arts district ( got lucky) strolled up to the window and ordered from our seats. there was a few solo travelers there but me and my wife had our own quiet corner in the back ambiance is great and chill not too lively is what we were looking for service is straight forward, there was the employee in the window that really does it all! Its pretty straight forward, scan the QR code pay, the food comes right on out we got the chicken sandwhich and the chicken waffle combo with the popular new orleans hickory coffee drip I'd go back and try the po boys and beignets if we're more hungry they looked delicious read more

Okay Let me start by saying the RASING Sun is the best food On earth I love it so much But sadly all good things change maybe for the better but in this case no. They change their tater tots and Poboys. It's now FIRES AND BURGER, yes I guess you can say it still delicious but I miss the old classic. But nonetheless The RASING Sun is very special in my heart they are good people but they should consider changing it to the old classic version also they're openings are late and they like to change there timing as well which is confusing but I love them. Also the place is very pretty I LOVE YOU RASING SUN I MISS YOU. It's 4 But a 5 in my heart only cause they switch their menu. read more

The Rising Sun - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was decent, with a few good options to choose from. The overall experience didn't leave a lasting impression. The staff were friendly. If you're looking for a casual meal with outdoor seating, The Rising Sun could be worth a try. read more

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The customer service was amazing. They really were helpful explaining the menu and recommending very tasty meals. The chicken sandwich was great. read more

The food was really good. I had the gumbo. catfish sliders and THE BEST Beignets this side of the Mississippi!!

As a man who feels like breakfast has been highly disrespected these past years ...I still respect brunch/breakfast ...with that being said This BREAKFAST PO BOY WAS HELLA GOOD this piece of art had HOTLINKS (which I put on my breakfast sandwich's as the crib so it was mando green light for me ) CHEESE was melted to a phenomenal level were I close my eyes once lol THE EGGS . Were whipped to a level that it had to be some sort of generational heritage behind it ...HELLA GOOD I forgot what type of bread it was lol But that thang was toasted so soft and buttery it melt in your mouth THIS PLACE WAS GREAT I scared to try y'all shrimp po boy I'm trying to enjoy other places in LA I'm heading back to San Francisco today and thank you for making my short trip a one to enjoy I'm coming to this place ayyetime I hit LA MUCH LOVE -the guy with the dreadlocks read more

The Rising Sun - Breakfast Po boy FYE FYE - Southern Near Me - Los Angeles, California