Fish For The Landlocked

After a trip down to Angelino Heights this morning I scooted up through Echo Park to pick up the 2 freeway to Glendale for lunch at Fish King. Nestled in a green leaved, landlocked naeighborhood  on the edge of the foothills, it's hard to believe that some of the best fish in LA can be found here. I was first introduced to it verbally by a couple who would drive in from the west side to buy for the relevant course at their posh dinner parties. Fish King does have a couple of small tanks for shrimp and lobster, but if you want live, 99 Ranch (see sidebar)  on Valley Boulevard in Monterey Park has many huge tanks with more things than you can imagine swimming around in each. The big attraction at Fish King is the little restaurant adjoining it, with the most delicious platters cooked to order. I enjoyed deep fried oysters with coleslaw and fries, served with the usual cocktail and tartare sauces. If you need wasabes, sri rachas or hot sauces there is a condiment bar which would satisfy. Well worth a trip if you need to stop of at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's which are just a bit south on Glendale Boulevard and a block apart from each other.