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The Federal Burger is the signature burger and the most popular item: smoked cheddar, a medium-rare patty, tomato and caramelized onions. They build it with the meat on top, which I love, because the juice runs down into the vegetables. The patty is thick and hearty, it’s top quality beef with a nice salty flavor, and there’s a tang in there I couldn’t place. It’s messy too. The ketchup and mustard sauce ended up on my hat.
The Parmesan fries need salt, but they’re crunchy outside with a soft center, and they go well with the burger.
Before I came, I learned the building used to be a bank, and North Hollywood used to be the town of Lankershim. I’ve lived in LA my whole life and didn’t know that. After the bank, it was a restaurant called the Bank Heist.
The burger is right on the money. It doesn’t have that greasy, sluggish feeling. I eat so much greasy food that I can truly appreciate a burger like this. They have a Long Beach location too.
The Federal Bar
5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
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