I was meeting my friend for dinner when our original plans fell through.  We were way out east, so we had to rack our brains for something nearby and yummy.  Luckily, I remembered The Oinkster!  For those of you unfamiliar with the restaurant, it looks like an ordinary burger joint, but the chef comes from the world of fine-dining, and his twists on ordinary comfort food made with quality ingredients is unbeatable!

Located in Eagle Rock, the sign and building look fairly standard, but the full parking lot and the tagline “Slow Fast Food” signal something delicious lies within…

I love that inside looks probably just like the original burger restaurant did, but with a completely different menu!

The other milkshake/malt flavors are standard vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, BUT the huge draw is the ube flavor.  It is a purple yam that makes an amazing shake.  Yum!

Basically, it’s the classic burger of your dreams.  Enough said.  🙂

I’m kinda in love with these fries.  Besides they go perfect with the sandwich I ordered…

Honestly, I thought I would only eat half of the sandwich… but of course I had the whole thing.  🙂  So, so good!

This was the special cupcake of the day.  It looked too festive to pass up.  🙂  We ended up closing the place down, but sign was still lit up all when we left.

The food here never disappoints, so this will definitely stay on my favorites list.  🙂  It’s a good thing that I don’t live too nearby!

The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Boulevard
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
(323) 255-6465
theoinkster.com