We Tried the Most Viral BBQ in LA

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  • Derek and Catherine eat at Slab BBQ at the Topanga Social food hall to find out the truth about the best barbecue in Los Angeles.
    📍 Topanga Social, Westfield Topanga, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303
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  • @AllYouCanVegas
    @AllYouCanVegas  3 месяца назад +39

    ❤️ If you're enjoying this video, please give it a like! ✅

    • @rockywooton2614
      @rockywooton2614 3 месяца назад +1

      Will you make a channel that is only Vegas? On and near the strip. We had been watching for years, but aren't interested in trips and the SoCal scene. Seems most are, but you've lost our interest. We liked it spaghetti & meatballs, fried chicken & mashed taters around the strip. Also Asian and Latin off the strip. Just have a channel "best of actual all you can Vegas."

    • @MichaelMcMillan-i9p
      @MichaelMcMillan-i9p 3 месяца назад

      ​@@rockywooton2614 They live in LA now. So I doubt that will happen. Unless they occasionally decide to hit l-15, and do a road trip from time to time.

    • @extex2
      @extex2 3 месяца назад

      Try Heritage bbq in Dan Juan Capistrano, the Smoke Queen in Garden Grove and the Smoking Rib in Garden Grove

    • @electrictroy2010
      @electrictroy2010 2 месяца назад

      @rockywooton2614 ALSO for those of us in Vegas a trip to LA is a regular occurrence, so we’re curious about the food there
      .

  • @alant.541
    @alant.541 3 месяца назад +29

    This bbq adventure was like watching a tragic comedy. You could almost feel the disappointment in your faces. Shake Shack to the rescue. 🍔🍟

    • @PhyuckYew
      @PhyuckYew 3 месяца назад +2

      I fell off my chair laughing when the food arrives and there were only 2 thin slice of brisket.

  • @masterlee4370
    @masterlee4370 3 месяца назад +19

    It blows me away the prices of everything today. I totally agree with ya'll on the rankings. When Derek got a scoop of white rice I was like "Nooooooo" it's by the pound. I know it was mall court food, but none of it was impressive until those burgers. I can remember 25 years ago Burger King would have 99 cent whoppers and McDonalds would counter with $1.00 Big Macs. Gosh how I miss those days. Great video.

    • @3js312
      @3js312 3 месяца назад +1

      Dang, you old like me. Are you old enough to remember 5 cent hamburgers and 10 cent cheeseburgers on Tuesday’s (?) at Mickey D’s ?

  • @candacedolan4857
    @candacedolan4857 3 месяца назад +14

    Sign of the times. More and more small eatery's are cutting hours or closing completely in CA. Cost of doing business and hourly wage hike is just too much.

    • @strongmanconqueror1894
      @strongmanconqueror1894 3 месяца назад +3

      and even with 20 per hour it is very little in a place like LA or miami need to make closer to 30 to afford most apts in these areas with studios being around $2000 nowadays

  • @tlopez7444
    @tlopez7444 3 месяца назад +22

    So glad to see you again!!!

  • @juliadeangelio1261
    @juliadeangelio1261 3 месяца назад +3

    What happened to the 2 of you used to go to IN restaurants in Las Vegas? Only the top. Now you're going to the bottom of the barrel.

  • @wpl8275
    @wpl8275 3 месяца назад +9

    Invest in an old smoker someone is getting rid of and make your own. That beats paying 40 bucks a shot in some food mall.

  • @topher5503
    @topher5503 3 месяца назад +10

    Nice of them to include some brisket in that pickled veggies and condiments platter lol. Thanks for doing what y’all do and taking us along!

  • @bandmphillip4437
    @bandmphillip4437 3 месяца назад +11

    Welcome back guys.. road trip eating is the best.

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 3 месяца назад +11

    That brisket looked disappointing. No brisket should ever need sauce.

    • @swag94556
      @swag94556 3 месяца назад +1

      Some people like it with sauce

    • @PhyuckYew
      @PhyuckYew 3 месяца назад

      @@swag94556 Good and properly smoked brisket doesn't need sauce.

    • @swag94556
      @swag94556 3 месяца назад

      @@PhyuckYew each to they own

  • @Greatday-jz9lr
    @Greatday-jz9lr 3 месяца назад +15

    Don't look that good..

  • @davidkost418
    @davidkost418 3 месяца назад +8

    Very spendy for what you got. It’s a mall food court. You’re not going to get Texas Bbq - but you’re paying Texas prices. I’d pass

    • @debk5427
      @debk5427 3 месяца назад +1

      I've not eaten at a BBQ place in DFW since 2004. The prices were too high even then. Now I smoke my own brisket and ribs.

  • @tdpooh1972
    @tdpooh1972 3 месяца назад +5

    For paying almost $40 at Slab, that did not look like a lot of food and that was without any sides too. I would be going thru the drive thru at BK or some other place on my way home.

  • @otterlips8414
    @otterlips8414 3 месяца назад +7

    You two have parlayed your flair for buffet banter into food hall hijinks!

  • @Detman329
    @Detman329 3 месяца назад +4

    That lil bit for 40 bucks 😢

  • @jamesedmonds6992
    @jamesedmonds6992 3 месяца назад +3

    I thought I would not watch not being in Vegas, but I am back. Still very entertaining...

  • @billiebleach7889
    @billiebleach7889 3 месяца назад +3

    The whole place looks like a Moroccan vacation resort out of season. A lot of places locked up, hardly any people….looks depressing

  • @ErielleClary
    @ErielleClary 3 месяца назад +3

    So sad to see those places closed. The economy is the worst it's been in decades and people can't afford to eat out.

  • @anthonycirami8500
    @anthonycirami8500 3 месяца назад +6

    Finally a new video

  • @user-iamRobinV68
    @user-iamRobinV68 3 месяца назад +2

    You guys don’t seem impressed at all. Guess don’t believe the hype!

  • @lesamonroe208
    @lesamonroe208 3 месяца назад +5

    I'm so happy to see you guys I've missed your videos thank you

  • @cyoohoos
    @cyoohoos 3 месяца назад +2

    Just from looks alone, that is a sad BBQ platter

  • @davidford2169
    @davidford2169 3 месяца назад +1

    Watching from the UK 🇬🇧... why do you cut your food...then transfer it to another hand to eat it?.... have you ever used a knife and fork before?.. I genuinely don't know? And I don't understand.

    • @nsas54
      @nsas54 3 месяца назад +2

      Just another difference between Brits & Americans. We could ask you the same thing. It all makes it to the same place...your mouth. Viva La Difference! 😁

  • @scottmcwave9479
    @scottmcwave9479 3 месяца назад +2

    If they aren’t lined up for your bbq, it’s probably not very good!

  • @madness03
    @madness03 3 месяца назад +3

    at the end of the day mall food will always be mall food

  • @phillipsmom6252
    @phillipsmom6252 3 месяца назад +1

    I don’t know what you are filming with, or how you were filming, but it made me dizzy. Just horrible.

  • @normblock5183
    @normblock5183 3 месяца назад +3

    Nice to see yo back brotha. Seems expensive for what you get.......

  • @tdpooh1972
    @tdpooh1972 3 месяца назад +4

    No sides?

  • @vincentcalvelli6452
    @vincentcalvelli6452 3 месяца назад +1

    Next time try Dr. Hogley Wogley Tyler Texas Bbq in Panorama City.

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 3 месяца назад +3

    What a rip off.

  • @DonkeyBlonkey28
    @DonkeyBlonkey28 3 месяца назад +3

    If in LA, definitely need to try Moo's Craft BBQ, Ray's BBQ, Bludso's BBQ

  • @Bens_Tunes50
    @Bens_Tunes50 3 месяца назад +4

    They're ARE BACK !!!

  • @keithjoh1475
    @keithjoh1475 3 месяца назад +2

    $40 for a small tray of Bbq, rip off

  • @sickheadache9903
    @sickheadache9903 3 месяца назад +1

    It seems Slab ain’t it. That is 100% embarrassing. That’s BBQ?

  • @MichaelMcMillan-i9p
    @MichaelMcMillan-i9p 3 месяца назад +2

    😂 Derek is an OG!!! He has Catherine opening the door for him. Lmao 💯

  • @jerryoconnor9227
    @jerryoconnor9227 3 месяца назад +1

    So, okay BBQ, but not as good as the expectation from the name Slab.
    Any chance you guys find some better BBQ places in LA?

  • @hansgrubber5753
    @hansgrubber5753 3 месяца назад +1

    Plenty of independent BBQ places all over LA and Orange County to enjoy. Slab is more of a commercial chain establishment that has been failing. Never heard of great BBQ restaurant in a mall food court. Thank you for the review.

  • @synaptik111
    @synaptik111 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the video! That bbq looked pretty mid if I'm honest - esp for the price. Pass...

  • @erikgrochowiak7526
    @erikgrochowiak7526 3 месяца назад +1

    not the metric system....quarter pound is only 4 oz.

  • @dsnyguy1
    @dsnyguy1 3 месяца назад +2

    I think there are better place for barbecue in LA!

  • @amarsh212
    @amarsh212 3 месяца назад +1

    Y’all took Kendrick’s minivan to the spot?

  • @jacksak
    @jacksak 3 месяца назад +1

    Prices are outrageous. In the past five years the only food I've eaten is home cooked because I'm retired and have the time and like to cook.

  • @APSSFR
    @APSSFR 3 месяца назад +2

    Would love to see you guys go back to Vegas to review the restaurants and buffet's, they were my favorites to watch!!

  • @davemorin9196
    @davemorin9196 3 месяца назад +1

    In my opion that was trash for the price brisked is hard to mess up pn a smoker.

  • @yvonneacosta2539
    @yvonneacosta2539 3 месяца назад +2

    It's really sad when 2 places that should have the best BBQ lose out to Shake Shack.
    Looks like the best food at both BBQ places is the chicken/chicken empanada.
    Thanks for taking one for the team!

  • @AffectionateWindsurfing-bh6ej
    @AffectionateWindsurfing-bh6ej 3 месяца назад +1

    Please critique Burger King one day!

  • @bw2082
    @bw2082 3 месяца назад +1

    That bbq is mid at best and the brisket looked dry AF

  • @kemhopkins3421
    @kemhopkins3421 3 месяца назад +1

    Enjoy your shows. After 41 years, I moved out of Sherman Oaks ..
    Sad to see all those closed businesses.

  • @s.jensen1492
    @s.jensen1492 3 месяца назад +2

    Gosh I miss you guys!! Thanks for another great review! ❤

  • @noragarcia6409
    @noragarcia6409 3 месяца назад +2

    It came with no sides. Hmmm. At least cole slaw or small mac salad

  • @marks.4799
    @marks.4799 3 месяца назад +12

    If they severed that crap here in Texas they would be out of business in a week

    • @Woozlewuzzleable
      @Woozlewuzzleable 3 месяца назад +3

      But all bbq has to be "severed" before it's served to the customers.

    • @annehajdu8654
      @annehajdu8654 3 месяца назад +1

      *served

  • @geraldinefields1730
    @geraldinefields1730 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you. If you come to Austin Texas a bbq place called Terry Black is unbelievably good eats. Also, in Fort Worth, the #1 place for bbq in Texas is Goldie's but it is only opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday because they do not compromise on their food. They work during the week but are not open until the weekend.

    • @mare8371
      @mare8371 3 месяца назад

      Building a Terry Black’s near downtown San Antonio. Rumors are they are going to have a hotel, bath house & several restaurants. We’ll see what happens.

  • @bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880
    @bibianaguadalupeislasherre9880 3 месяца назад +1

    That mall looks so beautiful, that BBQ there is not worth it considering the price.

  • @jollyjumps4845
    @jollyjumps4845 3 месяца назад

    The best burgers in the world is FERGS BURGERS IN QUEENSTOWN NZ Open 21 hrs a day always a line down the road - burgers around NZ$25 ea apparently t/o over NZ$1.2 million a week owner will not franchise or sell out was there a few days ago just incredible.

  • @jbs256
    @jbs256 3 месяца назад

    Hi guys, for most famous I’ve never heard of Slab. Bludso, yes, Dr. Hoggly Woggly (sp?) yea. Baby Blues yes. Slab, no. Hell even Famous Dave’s is more “famous.” Try Bludso, I met him once before he opened his stores. He had a tow smoker behind his truck and parked on the street next to the West L.A. Best Buy. OMG the smell. The taste! Wrote down his name now he has places, far from me but, oh my.
    Joe

  • @nicholegholson4376
    @nicholegholson4376 3 месяца назад +1

    You guys need to come to the southern states to get proper bar-b-que!!

  • @joelsense9031
    @joelsense9031 3 месяца назад +1

    Stop, If you want real BBQ, go to Texas, Kansas City or Memphis

  • @tnytdn1700
    @tnytdn1700 10 дней назад

    Places like Slab use commercial BBQ smoker ovens that produce a generic tasting, low effort BBQ product. I’ve eaten their food here in Texas, once. There’s a good reason why their stores are closing.

  • @kathymaske8997
    @kathymaske8997 3 месяца назад

    Everything looked dry at both place's. Not even worth it. PASS ON BOTH.

  • @Frogbjb
    @Frogbjb 2 месяца назад

    Honestly I feel like almost all food hall food is like this. "Outposts" of popular locations that don't deliver on what the original had to offer + even higher prices because of the premium location. BBQ is especially problematic, and as a Texan born and raised, I would never trust any BBQ at a food hall, and here's exactly why: To make elite quality BBQ you need plenty of space to smoke the meats and no food hall location can do this in house. That means that they have to get their meats pre-cooked from somewhere else, and then they'll most likely just reheat it. Given that this place just closed their original location, who knows where they were getting their meats.
    Another good rule of thumb is good BBQ will always have a line, or at-least people outside eating it. If it doesn't, skip it and move on, you'll just be wasting your time.

  • @TeresaHarster
    @TeresaHarster 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice video thanks but go back to Vegas is better ❤

  • @billyburleson6238
    @billyburleson6238 3 месяца назад +1

    You guys should travel to Texas try some bbq ....

  • @Susan-w2h
    @Susan-w2h 3 месяца назад

    Hi guys on June 14 they just opened a shake shack in Toronto Canada. I’m looking forward to trying it next month. The lines are way too much right now. I was so glad to hear your review and how much you both love it. It’s the first one to open in 🇨🇦 Take care guys😊😊😊

  • @davemorin9196
    @davemorin9196 3 месяца назад +1

    Be still my heart. I do much better in my back yars

    • @davemorin9196
      @davemorin9196 3 месяца назад

      I do much better on my back yard on the green egg so ,uch better.

  • @stureece6344
    @stureece6344 2 месяца назад

    Two things as someone watching from England, having visited the states many times I really cannot believe how expensive it has become when visiting. It’s becoming extremely expensive to visit. And secondly why do you cut your food put the knife down and swap hands with the fork! 😂never understood it!

  • @mikeandkathychristianson4603
    @mikeandkathychristianson4603 3 месяца назад

    I was born in Hollywood CA decades ago and have never heard of Slab BBQ. I googled it and it showed up on 1 BBQ best of LA locations and even that was listed as permanently closed. Bottom line I enjoyed your posting but that Topanga center looks like a train wreck with most places not opening until 4pm. I'm most curious as to your hate towards Chipotle and that it wasn't even your worst hated location so what is? (nobody's reading so you can post it here.) I mostly enjoyed Catherine in her posting of when she rated all the fast food filet of fishes that was hilarious.

  • @aviustx7452
    @aviustx7452 3 месяца назад +1

    lmao wow you don’t have to say it. we know, guys. lolol

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 3 месяца назад

    That was very slim pickin's! Big time ripoff! Total loser in a touristy overpriced mall food court, I assume!😢

  • @juliemolthop8980
    @juliemolthop8980 3 месяца назад

    Nice video. That first place should have at the very least given you bread with your order. Any decent bbq place would do that! And then the second place didn't give you sauces! For the price point. Sad...

  • @BDBD16
    @BDBD16 3 месяца назад +3

    Oh good! I was worried Catherine took over the channel and hid Derek!! 😆😆

    • @ngs5554
      @ngs5554 3 месяца назад

      Because of one video? Give me a break.

    • @BDBD16
      @BDBD16 Месяц назад

      @@ngs5554 How was the tent?

  • @getoffthemilk6872
    @getoffthemilk6872 2 месяца назад

    Video great as usual, but Texas BBQ in a food court. I have a hard time seeing that called Legendary. Legendary Texas BBQ is only open until they run out and you stand in lines for a long time to hopefully get some.

  • @jollyjumps4845
    @jollyjumps4845 3 месяца назад

    Derek RICE really???? Hello from New Zealand keep up the good work

  • @jennyt3142
    @jennyt3142 3 месяца назад +1

    Mall food 👎

  • @richardrutkowski8898
    @richardrutkowski8898 3 месяца назад +1

    The prices are insane for that . Looks terrible

  • @jeanneriggan8774
    @jeanneriggan8774 2 месяца назад

    The best cheese cake is at Starbucks . It’s to dye for , creamy chocolate !! You’ll be surprised . I won’t eat at the cheese Factory anymore !

  • @DavidSanders-mj5rr
    @DavidSanders-mj5rr Месяц назад

    So expensive . . .thanks Bidenomics/ Kamalanomics!

  • @brianshaw373
    @brianshaw373 3 месяца назад

    That place is too cool for me. I was not impressed. Not impressed with the barbecue, either. No white bread??? Too expensive and

  • @stealthbomber2127
    @stealthbomber2127 2 месяца назад

    California is in freefall and to see this beautiful mall mostly empty is sad. Everything there is hurting except the tech giants of course.

  • @dustypiper2408
    @dustypiper2408 3 месяца назад

    That seemed expensive for all you got! Mean portions at Slab.

  • @sallyyim4427
    @sallyyim4427 3 месяца назад

    With the outrageous prices and poor quality of food when eating out, it’s better sometimes to cook it at home. Miss you guys and your videos!

  • @jagurl48
    @jagurl48 3 месяца назад

    That combo is too tiny guys. Come to Compton ca for real deal food! Topanga Mall is upper class for me!!!

  • @2hugebros241
    @2hugebros241 3 месяца назад +1

    My wife and I love your show. We love watching it from Australia. ❤️ you both

  • @donnabruhn5162
    @donnabruhn5162 3 месяца назад +1

    those ribs looked so so not tender like fall off the bone tender

  • @mare8371
    @mare8371 3 месяца назад

    No BBQ in a food court setting can be good. Must cook the meat elsewhere & transport to the food court.

  • @TheJleliot
    @TheJleliot 3 месяца назад

    I would have walked out. If it's not busy it means foods just sitting around

  • @aegontargaryen69
    @aegontargaryen69 3 месяца назад

    I love Shake Shack. I just wish there were as many in the UK as there are Five Guys.

  • @MsGeorgiabrown
    @MsGeorgiabrown 3 месяца назад

    Signs are everywhere that a crash is coming. Look at all those closed eateries ...

  • @EitherBendToTheTruthOrLiveALIE
    @EitherBendToTheTruthOrLiveALIE 3 месяца назад +3

    I love you guys but i hate the technology that seems to be taking over. And they dont accept cash? Thats a deal breaker. Thanks for the review!

  • @deion423
    @deion423 3 месяца назад

    Yall was eating like yall was at a buffet today lol all yall was missing was a shake I can't go to shake shack without a shake lol

  • @kittyfarkas
    @kittyfarkas 3 месяца назад

    We have shakeshacks In my area and I don't like their burgers

  • @ezedozitt21
    @ezedozitt21 3 месяца назад

    That was good exercise! Tour du monde! 😏👌🏼

  • @davemorin9196
    @davemorin9196 3 месяца назад

    After seeing it hell no just anther bbq fast food nothing specia l

  • @poppiemontgomery
    @poppiemontgomery 3 месяца назад

    Luv yall content for good authentic Brazilian go to fogo de chao

  • @sfdanceron1
    @sfdanceron1 3 месяца назад

    There are no good bbq joints in california, sorry.

  • @williamroberts8768
    @williamroberts8768 Месяц назад

    The Food Terrace (food court) is better than the Food Hall

  • @bananamilk1974
    @bananamilk1974 29 дней назад

    Quarter pound brisket looks like a kids meal🧐😒

  • @claudiacotner1638
    @claudiacotner1638 3 месяца назад

    glad to see you both, but this place you can keep. Missed your videos, but this place is way too expensive!

  • @johnybarra885
    @johnybarra885 3 месяца назад

    I think it's a chain restaurant. There's one here in Austin, tx and it's meditation best. Expensive but mediocre. Wasn't impressed being that this is texas.

    • @johnybarra885
      @johnybarra885 3 месяца назад

      Mediocre at best. Damn my eyes! 😂

  • @davidscott7460
    @davidscott7460 3 месяца назад +2

    Your rating was very generous! That food was shockingly bad for the price and for BBQ in general

  • @FreddyJong-co6cb
    @FreddyJong-co6cb 3 месяца назад

    Fair dinkum unbelievable 😂😂❤😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤