Matthew Kang is a correspondent for Eater. Previously, he was the lead editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los ...

Achalkboard sign on the wall at one of the Umami Burger locations in Los Angeles reveals a key reason why this casual-dining better-burger concept is a hit. “Umami: It makes things taste good,” the ...

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For two years, Los Angeles has been in the thrall of the Umami burger, a meat bomb served with roasted tomatoes, shitake mushrooms, and a Parmesan chip on a bun that is as extroverted and glistering ...