For a food snob, Oscar Meyer just won't cut it.Sometimes you just have to know where to look and Wurstkuche is one of those places. This small industrial looking restaurant is located in a questionable part of the arts district, across the street from Little Toyko. One can smell the aroma of sausages from a block away. But it is clear that this isn't your average restaurant.
A simple menu consisting of sausages and French fries does not sound special, but a peek at the refrigerated case proves otherwise. Your sausage choices are broken into three categories- classic, gourmet, and exotic. Classic includes such staples as Bratwurst (pork, coriander and nutmeg), which sits next to gourmet offerings like Chicken Turkey Mango Jalapeno and Filipino Marharlika. At the bottom of the menu, the exotic offerings beckon. The more adventurous have their choice of Alligator Pork Andouille, and Duck Bacon Jalapeno. Alex says it doesn't taste exotic, but Julia doesn't believe him.
The real surprise stars of the menu are the French fries and 
dipping sauces. In keeping with the unique sausage offerings, the dipping sauces could merit their own blog post.
dipping sauces. In keeping with the unique sausage offerings, the dipping sauces could merit their own blog post. Alex ordered the Alligator Pork Andouille with carmelized onions and sauerkraut. Julia had the Chicken Apple Sausage with carmelized onions and sweet peppers. For the French fries, we chose Thai Peanut and Curry Ketchup dipping sauces. Other options include Bleu Cheese Walnut Bacon and Pesto Mayo. Alex also drank an Affligem Noel bier, one of 24 imported biers.
In a bizarre combination of German influence and Art District location, the dining room looks like a artsy German beer hall. Long communal tables and open rafters make it a loud social place with excellent people-watching. If you're in the neighborhood, it's definitely worth a visit.
Our check was $28.40.
Wurstkuche is located at 800 East 3rd Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
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