Sweet. Baby. Jesus.
A friend of mine from LA (not even a local here) told me about this oxtail soup. Being a fan of all things soup, I HAD to try it. Luckily this friend was also in town, so I was able to enjoy it with her.
As soon as you get to this place inside the California Hotel, you will have to wait in line. I'm convinced everyone is waiting specifically for the soup. Afterall, this soup has magical healing powers. Ok....maybe not. Well...maybe?
Once you get seated (after 10 mins or so), you order. Don't bother with the menu. Although it looks decent. Go for the soup.
The soup is only served after midnight and is $8.95. Your choice of White or Brown Rice.
Couple quick notes:
1. Service is good. Waitstaff is attentive and refills your water/diet coke regularly.
2. The food is solid. THe soup had a VERY flavorful broth, with a good amount of oxtail. I "murdered" my soup. Nothing was left but empty bones.
3. Soup could've been piping hot. It wasn't cold by all means, but it wasn't ridiculously hot like at most other joints.
4. Although I skipped the menu, I later found out that there are other deals here. Worth checking out. But only after you try the oxtail soup.
So hop to it. Thank me later. But when you do, send me a bowl of oxtail soup. Because this place? It's LEGIT!