The Best Strip Mall Food in Hollywood

[@Kareem_Alcindor]

Homeboy's style is on point. Aviator Prescription glasses, gold jewelry, tattoos and summer floral shirts. He looks like he is from a movie called: '' Chronicles of a Yakuza Gangster on Vacation.''

[@tmbe_official]

Lol. Nice... My vision of him is Colombian cartel gangster visit the Hollywood to make a deal and get good fun with. ;)

[@Nantosuelta]

He seems like he's be standing outside a bar in the tokyo red light district and when you go to open the doors he stands in front of you and does a little waving motion going "eh eh"

[@arthurleung266]

@Focus RS haha gay haha funny

[@arondon180]

Gay asf lol

[@ryanjofre]

@Burn Woods - Awesome

[@TheSuperZOS]

That armenian guy is just pure salt of the earth. God bless people like him.

[@goatl0rd]

@Sauce Money He's Armenian. Lots of Armenians fled to Lebanon post genocide. Source: he's a relative

[@annettemichelle8350]

@Sauce Money he was speaking fluent Armenian and I'm Armenian myself so I understood what he was saying... He's an Armenian from Lebanon... There's different types of Armenians like Armenians from Armenia, Persian Armenian, Iraqi Armenians, Greek Armenians, Lebanese Armenians and so on... He one of the ones from Lebanon.

[@mehquaz357]

@@annettemichelle8350 And Iranian Armenians are the best :=)

[@annettemichelle8350]

@@mehquaz357 I totally agree with you... I'm a Persian Armenian myself who was born and raised in LA actually so thanks!

[@jonahs92]

@Kaisa Islamova It isn't actually clear if he meant the Israeli Caesarea or the Turkish Caesarea. Both have the same name...

[@lucagacy]

@2:31 when that Armenian man just says, "everything beef." just shook me to my core.

[@hgfclay6524]

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[@andyzhang7890]

This voice is so gravelly and powerful, I felt like my computer screen was gonna turn into beef just from him saying that.

[@vissitorsteve]

One of my favorite Munchies episodes ever! Kris is the best! I hate it when the host is all about personality and trying to be funny. Kris is the opposite, he's down to earth, sincere, and real!

[@Crushenator500]

I had the spicy challenge at Jitlada and threw up on the sidewalk afterwards walking to my car. Good times.

[@user-bc9mg5no3x]

That was you? You owe me new flip flops

[@CoolVictor2002]

@@user-bc9mg5no3x lol small world

[@jasonjinx]

lol nice

[@etsegay]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AlanBetancourtArredondo]

Me too, I threw up right before getting in the uber

[@jonatana.4540]

RIP Jon Gold, a real champion of food.

[@williamkim5016]

Jonathan Gold lives on!

[@Misterpiccolo93]

A beautiful tribute to Jonathan Gold. The real LA. THANK YOU!

[@joekannoo]

Munchies, BuzzFeed, KZbin, all food presenters, I just have to say that this guy's great. He has the charm that I feel like has been missing for years from new food presenters

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

youre kidding right? he has nothing informative to say. just prances around in his rolex and gold rimmed sunglasses. had to turn the video off cause that lipsmacking is atrocious. like dude chew with your mouth shut the people round the corner can hear you, you fkin mess hahaah

[@thomasrainbow]

This was so good! I knew Eric was going to be in it but then got caught up with that lovely Thai lady Jazz and then all of the sudden you're hangin with Koston and Ellington!? Hell ya! Also like your vibe.. Super chill and not pretentious LA Vice. Great video! More of Kris!

[@madjack5497]

18:17😂😂😂 "You give me my juice and you get me my tacos, that's why I love my daddy"- *Eric Alexander Wareheim*

[@ricorico2384]

Kris is great man he has a old spirit and loves food what a great combo MUNCHIESWE NEED MORE EPPISODES WITH KRIS KEEP EM COMEING

[@snilrach]

I enjoy the accurate Thai pronunciations in this video very much. so refreshing. Thanks for bringing in a Thai host!

[@joshuaramirez]

What's the official name of the pink milk???

[@phise1]

Thank you for reppin my neighborhood to the fullest! I used to work right next door to jazz and she's the one of the best people you will ever meet. But Leo's tacos will always be the best diamond I ever found ( the original one on Venice tho) lol

[@bazuka0190]

Imagine no immgrants in this country my godddddddddddd we wouldve been missing out all this diff type food

[@bopa3933]

This is a fun trick called lying, nobody is arguing to keep out all immigrants.

[@go2yanks]

Hayden Perrine kind of like how no reasonable person on the left wants open borders...

[@youngtisa8675]

Hayden Perrine white people are immigrants too fun fact

[@rohc69]

bazuka0190 no cause it’s called traveling to these countries and eating their food

[@aloksankhe]

There is a difference between legal and illigal immigrants

[@abhaybulusu5547]

Is it just me or is this guy the Asian Johnny Depp?

[@nguyea09]

Nah it's Javier Bardem from The Counselor

[@githpj]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@ppaganone55]

Abhay Bulusu johnny Dipp just a fraud

[@nntflow7058]

He doesn't look or act mentally unstable to me.

[@2011nbn]

Why do all Asians chew like cows? They chew with their mouth open. Why? Is it a cultural thing? Can someone help me answer that? it’s rude and disgusting

[@benb405]

Munchies is back on their game! The last few vids released this month have been quality. Keep it up!

[@roentgen822]

Kris lookin like a Triad but very personable👍

[@lateral1385]

XD so true!

[@garrettbonneville7866]

Bruh that had me dead

[@ITI-xi5zx]

a what?

[@darlenetrujillo5353]

🤣

[@JeewanthaBandara]

@@ITI-xi5zx Triad = Hong Kong Mafia

[@CryptoForager]

How many times do you have to say “In LA” in one scene. Also, that Gonorrhea sign was the best shot.

[@slimemonger]

20:48 when you and your buddy are at the spot but you're too stoned to remember what your regular order is

[@imyouyoureme1533]

ahhh I wonder why that guy "Eric" looked vaguely familiar - when they started talking about skating, I connected the dots. It's Eric Koston ! I use to play as him sometimes in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 !

[@chrisramsey7598]

This was one of the best things I've seen on KZbin.....awesome food crazy Eric from tim and Eric dude I'd love to have been with you guys on the crawl

[@glassestarzan8702]

As an Armenian from Toronto, I will always be envious of my LA Armenians who have such a well-established community and a plethora of Armenian spots to get food haha. We don't have too many Armenian spots in Toronto and wherever they are I don't see them often.

[@scose]

"You dribble down into your other entrees and you eat your dribbles later. That's how we do it in LA." - Eric Wareheim 19:20

[@xXah]

this munchis guy looks like fear and lothing in las vegas is his life xd

[@209skaterj6]

dude this episode is LIT. nice to see koston and Ellington on here

[@NoxiousPond]

some damn real talk right there at 19:50. Lived in LA for over 2 years and Hollywood was my favorite area, yet so many people hate it.

[@RockBottomRiser21]

6:42 my stomach started rumbling, as if to say "take me here now!"

[@datnuk305]

Fuck yea an episode with Koston, Ellington,and Eric Warhiem! Thank you munchies this is why I love you.

[@felixnkrumah3560]

The main guy is evything 🙏 humble & likable as hell

[@Daniellahehehe]

Expect the talking with his mouth full.

[@CorleyCollects]

watch his "Chef's Night Out" episode. He's a mega douche

[@Rambomob662]

CorleyisOver stop holding that against him. He grew up

[@thomasrainbow]

@@CorleyCollects If he was a "mega douche" in that episode then you must be a conservative Christian. Great job spreading hate my friend. Hope it's workin out for ya.

[@jackdrummond3891]

He needs to chew with his goddamn mouth closed

[@sassmonster3422]

the onions and cilantro in a BAG from Tacos Leo kills me!!! absolutely love it!

[@Nhoddus]

Please, keep this dude and expand this show and everything he's doing.

[@brandongarcia2688]

That’s badass that he had Erik Ellington and Eric kosten as a guest🙏🏼

[@shannonballspen1s482]

And eric wareheim

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Also Eric Eriksson

[@askew88tm88]

I appreciate the surprise Koston and Ellington cameo. Dope.

[@solidkingcobra]

16:13 Eric Wareheim being a normal being and talking about real shit, but the GONORRHEA ALERT! sign just make it like it was a sketch from his comedy. GREAT JOB!

[@alhollywood6486]

Most of this is East Hollywood, far from the tourists on Highland. Great stuff!

[@bg6012]

Hammers munchies, hammers. This is the best thing you've posted in years.

[@Bwethhh]

I love Eric Wareheim so much

[@timhighdecker286]

My step pep pep

[@ooDirtyMickoo]

Is it true he only gets hard if they're 18 and under?

[@beandaddydoggratt9714]

ooDirtyMickoo it is true

[@justpettet3506]

enough to eat his diarrhea?

[@alejozamora122]

He sounds like a debbie downer

[@hafty9975]

koston and wareheim in the same video, two great erics, what a treat

[@calvincristales1629]

As a lifetime East Hollywood resident, I am proud to see longstanding institutions around the area attain some spotlight. The only error I can vouch for is including Leo's Taco Truck. They made their name in the Mid-City area, and made their move here over the last few years. The best two taco trucks are a block away in a dark auto repair lot on Western and Lexington (El Matador and forgot the name of the one next to it). Nothing like tasting their sweet menu items after a night out. Better Al Pastor tacos and tortas than Leo's overrated truck. Just ask all the Armenian taxi drivers and locals that have lived around the area for +10 years.

[@candacesuero]

i agree. i used to live near leo's, super overrated. those tacos are tiny, and the beans barely have any flavor. i'd hit up taco stands vs taco trucks for the best pastor.

[@masondixon6269]

The MJ and and Axel Rose of skateboarding!!!! I love it

[@JonBrandonCruz]

great storytelling. loved the authenticity of this piece. thank you

[@nathanmoss8481]

Jazz sounds just like my grandma, i loved her so much! Jazz you keep it up!

[@abefroman5437]

Great show awesome host. The content feels like watching No Reservations...good quality stuff.

[@crosscounty24]

I know right . Must be nice living in LA

[@jinyoung-jung]

Not now with traffic and gas prices

[@rauhaan.]

That Peruvian restaurant waitress was acc beautiful af...

[@cryptoslimer8589]

dated her in high school bro...chill out

[@jesusruiz961]

💀💀

[@mileaux]

Crypto Slimer omm you cappin lmao

[@cryptoslimer8589]

@@mileaux dated her in HS...good girl she was.

[@dlogic6781]

@@cryptoslimer8589 she single dawg lol cause GD

[@CHEVYCAMARO4GEN]

I usually keep finding new restaurants like this and never regret going in to scoop it out

[@ktakashismith]

11:04 this is so true - a lot of times I judge how good a sushi restaurant is going to be based on how plain the decoration in the restaurant. The less they spend on the tables and chairs, the more they spend on the fish. That's the hope, at least.

[@Tastychronicles]

Wow, Chef Kris Yenbamroong is a great LA area food, drink, and dinning host. Hope to see more of him on Munchies covering other areas of Los Angeles.

[@shalomkitty]

Jazz's energy is so infectious!

[@bryantan3669]

Damn it munchies u did it again, you made me get out of my bed, warmed up a left over pizza and then continue watching.

[@hoopstalkcentral]

10:40 so Tony Hawk is the Lebron, right?

[@CortezwithaZ]

The one thing I like about this channel is the verity of different content it produces. It’s inspiring me to do a video on the different taco trucks in my area. I’m not knocking on Hollywood, I been there, ate there and still truly believe that San Diego, CA still has the best taco trucks in the world. I’m definitely going to make a video of it on my channel soon. If anyone has any suggestions what to put in the video, other than their food, would be greatly appreciated.

[@Kai_Hze]

really authentic i love your channel guys!

[@dannyv5175]

Omfg Jazz was so awesome she brought tears to my eyes. Can’t wait to go taste!

[@mcoaxe1]

Cannot wait to get back LA. I might have to jump in the car and head over from Vegas IN February. You really opened my eyes. I loved Guisadas and I am thinking Leo's will just as awesome possibly even better.

[@swicheroo1]

Guisado's is overrated hype. Leo's is better...though it serves a different menu.

[@robertlucas9970]

YEAH LEOS IS FIRE AF FOR THE EL PASTOR TACOS👍🏼

[@mtmchale26]

Came here for the food video, left with a Koston and Ellington cameo. Good shit, Munchies.

[@ElevatorHater]

16:12 "its good to not be comfortable"... Gonorrhea sign above their head

[@solegonz762]

I live in the South Bay (LA) & am looking forward to eating at these places you showed. Thank you!! 🦋

[@Twist911x]

I'm digging this show. Keep it up!

[@creativemindplay]

18:05 i know little about the restaurant business but that touch screen display wouldn't look out of place in a Telsa. fancy schmancy

[@randomdogger5278]

Great list of guests. I would totally booze out with Mama Jazz and the two Erics & Erik Ellington.

[@skidrocc]

Gonorrhea Alert billboard at 16:20 fits perfect with Eric Wareheim in the picture

[@sufronausea]

18:37 that's not only in LA experience. 19:00 and that's no LA version of no dish. Te lo dice un mexicano.

[@frothywalrus]

This was fantastic... glad to see some new talented personalities at Munchies.

[@AsiaCooley]

You know growing up in the San Fernando Valley (just over the hill from Hollywood) I was very use to the multitude of strip malls around me but I was always deterred from trying out the restaurants other than the donut shops. But this sure did change my view around. This makes me appreciate where I grew up that much more.

[@thisweirdguy]

20:46 that slight pause when theyre both drawn in.

[@hadezzz1988]

am i tripping or is this guy with the red cap a mixture of steven spielberg and seth rogen?! O_O

[@Fan_Made_Videos]

He looks to me like Ben Roethlisberger if he retired and let himself go

[@advanceromance2656]

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[@n-wordheelflips2648]

You're tripping cuz that's the sweet, beautiful Eric from Tim & Eric..

[@Yungin3278]

Everything About Watching This Video While Baked Out My Mind With A Plate Of Food Munchin Is Peak

[@ropro9817]

Gonorrhea alert billboard at 16:14. 😆 This must be Hollywood.

[@maxdubler8560]

AIDS healthcare foundation out here with the fear-mongering.

[@Friggininja]

My fav billboard in LA hands down lmao

[@thai33oz]

i laughed so hard when i clicked on your time link

[@Spittin_Bars]

There is tons of diverse food in Anchorage, Alaska. It has a huge immigrant population of asians, pacific islanders, indians, native americans, and its a military hub so you get restaurants that care to the numerous cultures that the military brings there.

[@threvorpaul]

Immediately knew the host was Thai how he pronounced jitlada lol

[@tonytikka4131]

Eric Wareheim is such a funny guy..i will never forget his sofa scene in Master of None lol

[@ovh992]

LA has great food! Endless strip malls full of amazing ethnic restaurants.

[@gom5799]

There’s so much thai food culture there it’s great, all its missing is a greasy looking Ya Dong shack and the circle is competent

[@FarmerCooking]

WOW! Very nice and best Strip Mall Food in Hollywood 👍🏽

[@sagecapra6442]

RIP Tui... Jazz is a gem. Bless you.

[@cvlts222]

“Only in LA you eat tacos in the parking lot of shoe warehouse”...more like any where that has a fkn taco truck...

[@CountSalazar]

They like to feel special man, like if they are the only ones that do it.

[@juanfernandez9379]

Drinking water only in la

[@ix8750]

Yeah man I agree that guy is stuck in his bubble, probably never traveled anywhere and just thinks everything is only in LA.

[@JustMe-gd3ix]

This Documentary is Such A Great Treasure. Pure Feelings Of Love. #TOP 😀😃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥇

[@Bullfrogidgy]

Hey look everyone! It's Gino Purple!

[@timhighdecker286]

Bro gee... You sleepin deep? You camfy? Pep pep doing good?

[@waccypeet]

best show on munchies right now !

[@jonc7371]

That strip club fried rice caught up to Kris lmao

[@sijokuriakose3895]

Lol true looks like he gained bit of weight.

[@krisstofferabarabar934]

Thinkin same thing lol. Eating good

[@jane6062]

to the skater that moved from alaska to arizona..... ur an adaptable man and I respect u

[@FutureGohanGR]

wait so no one is going to say anything about the hot waitress?

[@labyebmor5068]

Ste fou ma man ! Peru !!!!

[@HelloMrK]

Ste fou lol she bad af

[@swiftslick]

Bah, in Hollywood she's a 4 not a 10.

[@serdiezv]

You mean the one who spoke like Kermit?

[@shehansoysa571]

We ain't got the thirst bruh

[@chaseteter]

Wow I’ve never seen Eric cooperate in an interview. What am I seeing?! SELL OUT!!!! Lol kidding good choice having him on

[@yuricorrea2491]

The van guy is DEFINITELY J-Roc from Trailer Park Boys.

[@YusuphYT]

I’ve never had Thai food, I have only ever seen a Thai restaurant once in my life here in Scotland :( and it wasn’t even a real restaurant it was a take out/take away... looks so yummmmmm

[@PKHomeMovies]

"In LA..." - Letterkenny

[@Fuhrious]

I was thinking that the entire time and honestly I think he said it exactly like them once

[@BurningHellz]

great quality content, your best video by far

[@birdiguess6400]

That lady at 22:06 wasnt having it

[@Chroniclesofjechigirl]

Haha!!!!! Friken laughing at the girl in the corner with the boom box 🤣 💃🏽

[@shireengorgin8829]

I feel like the guys in this video live in a little bubble and don’t realize a lot of other cities in the U.S have strip malls. Multiple times they mentioned how strip malls are unique to LA and how there’s no other place where you can get your “nails done and eat food next door”. Literally all over the US. Also when eating outside at the taco truck, they mentioned how LA is the only place they can eat street food outside like that... literally the whole world does that... not unique to LA. I am originally from LA so no hard feelings there but these guys act like no one else is doing what they are doing. Either way, the food looked amazing ;)

[@tallwonder]

Jazz makes me so happy. I love her.

[@tr6719]

22:07 when I see my responsibilities

[@ktakashismith]

This dude just casually drops in for lunch in a strip mall with Eric Koston and Erik Ellington, chill, chill.

[@jami215]

eric is the best in this omfg

[@norlanderduwallis9074]

there's like 3 erics lol

[@MrOkscar]

I realized at @4:25 that the narrator was Thai, or a Thai descendant, from the way he pronounce the restaurant name.

[@luxanthurai]

The presenter looks like a Fear and Loathing Johnny Depp

[@samuelschor484]

The quality on these videos is crazy.

[@salziano]

Eric is a genius

[@jamesmorris911]

Im going to try the dynamo challenge at jitnada next week. Fingers crossed