LAist: A Cajun 3-way in Hermosa - Ragin Cajun

guest

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:54:32 -0800

I have to add to the vote for Harold & Belles.. my in-laws are from Baton Rouge and this is their favorite too.

Elise

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:17:40 -0800

Oh, don't you worry. I'm not stopping at Hermosa Beach by any means. I'll be hitting every place in Los Angeles before I'm done.

ey brah

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:40:45 -0800

Harold & Belles is definitely the best, but THIS is the second best: The Creole Chef 3715 Santa Rosalia Dr, Los Angeles 90008 between Marlton Ave & Stocker St Phone: 323-294-2433

maltese parakeet

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:25:28 -0800

they serve abita beer, they must know what they're doing.

pete

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:23:02 -0800

My wife is from New Iberia, deep in the heart of Cajun country and we have tried every Cajun place in L.A. Nothing beats Harold & Belles!

Elise

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:44:00 -0800

Marshall: Maybe that "lightness" is what accounts for the wide variety of opinions on their food. And it definitely distinguishes their red beans and gumbo from what I cook at home. Because I load mine with as much pork fat as they can hold. Beau: Thanks for the support! I'm sure we could talk all day.

Marshall

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:42 -0800

I've been eating at Ragin' Cajun a lot lately. Their food is pretty solid, and it's a bit lighter than going out for full on Southern food. I'm really into the giant size hot sauce racks they have at each table. I haven't had the catfish fingers yet - now I've got a mission.

Beau

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:22:48 -0800

As a 'true' cajun from Lafayette, LA, now transplanted into Silver Lake, I am happy to see your lengthy but correct footnote on the cajun vs. creole culture/food.