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Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Bang for the Buck"

   (8 restaurants)    
Aired on: September 27, 2010 
Aired on: September 27, 2010 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Hankook TaqueriaSee Hankook Taqueria Video ($)
(1046 ratings)

1341 Collier Rd NW Map It!
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 352-8881
www.hankooktaqueria.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Mega Meat and Sweet Treats"
  • Bibim-Bop
    beef rice bowl w/ veggies; $6 at airtime
  • Bulgogi Kimchi Fries
    fries topped w/ marinated rib-eye, kimchi, Queso sauce, gochujang (hot sauce), scallions; looks good
  • Tongdak Fried Chicken Tacos
    w/ chipotle aioli, sesame salad (vinaigrette & onions, cilantro, lime), Jack cheese; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1046 ratings		 Korean/Mexican fusion
Mr PolloSee Mr Pollo Video ($$)
(609 ratings)

2823 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(860) 912-9168
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • $15 Chef's Tasting Menu
    four courses; varies depending what chef gets at market
 4.5 out of 5
609 ratings		 chef takes order, cooks and does the dishes
Donovan's Steak and Chop House [CLOSED]See Donovan's Steak and Chop House Video ($$$$)
(762 ratings)

570 K St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 237-9700
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
    free during happy hour (M-F, 4-7pm)
 4.0 out of 5
762 ratings		 [CLOSED]
El ChorroSee El Chorro Video ($$$)
(735 ratings)

5550 E Lincoln Dr Map It!
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 948-5170
elchorrolodge.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • Sticky Buns
    free w/ meal
 4.0 out of 5
735 ratings		 opened in 1937
Philippe the OriginalSee Philippe the Original Video ($)
(7112 ratings)

1001 N Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 101-81"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Los Angeles"
Sandwich Paradise
  • Philippe French Dipped Sandwich
    top seller; French rolled dipped in au jus; recommend double-dipped; looks good
  • Roast Beef French Dipped Sandwich
    $5.75 at airtime; ask for double-dip; looks good; Wolfgang recommends adding horseradish mustard; roll dipped in au jus; ask for double-dip; looks good
  • Lamb Sandwich
    2nd top seller
 4.0 out of 5
7112 ratings		 #96 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); birthplace of French dipped sandwich; long lines; Los Angeles' oldest sandwich shop; cash only; "my favorite fast food restaurant"-Wolfgang Puck
Toulouse Petit Kitchen & LoungeSee Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge Video ($$)
(5022 ratings)

601 Queen Anne Ave N Map It!
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 432-9069
www.toulousepetit.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • Cured Pork Cheeks Confit Hash
    $6 at airtime; part of Toulouse 'Breakfast Happy Hour'; available only M-F, 9-11AM; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
5022 ratings		 "culinary diversity and range from traditional Creole and French Quarter menu choices to traditional Parisian and French preparations to more innovative dishes" (from it's website)
Mr. Lucky's 24-7 [CLOSED]See Mr. Lucky's 24-7 Video ($$)
(963 ratings)

4455 Paradise Rd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 693-5592
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • Gambler's Special
    8-oz steak & 3 jumbo shrimps, mash potatos & salad for $7.77
 3.5 out of 5
963 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Butcher Shop Steak House [CLOSED]See Butcher Shop Steak House Video ($$$)
(18 ratings)

101 S Front St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-0856
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bang for the Buck"
  • $15 Steak Dinner (Monday Night Special)
 2.5 out of 5
18 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Best Thing I Ever Ate -
"Bang for the Buck"		   (8 restaurants)    
Aired on: September 27, 2010 
Aired on: September 27, 2010