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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Deep-Fried Favorites"

   (8 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: January 27, 2017 
Aired on: January 27, 2017 
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Elena's Home of Finest Filipino FoodsSee Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods Video ($)
(811 ratings)

94-866 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-8005
www.elenasrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Island Flavor"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: A Family Affair"
  • Fried Pork
    pork chops marinated overnight w/ shoyu, vinegar, garlic, black pepper & bay leaves; pan-fried slowly to tender, but still crispy; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce & homemade pickled oncho; sells out every day before dinner
  • Lechon Special
    a favorite; Filipino fried rice; crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned w/ fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed w/ tomatoes, onions & green onions; "still to this day...of the top, top, top items we've ever had on Triple D" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Sari Sari
    vegetable soup; eggplant, squash, onchoi, tomato & onion in broth w/ baby shrimp & crispy pork belly
  • Shanghai Lumpia
    deep fried egg rolls stuffed w/ a mix of ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic, onion & seasonings; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce
 4.0 out of 5
811 ratings		 est. 1974; Filipino cuisine w/ a Hawaiian twist; expanded & now operates 2 food trucks in addition to brick & mortar joint
Mambo's CafeSee Mambo's Cafe Video ($$)
(735 ratings)

1701 Victory Blvd Map It!
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 545-8613
mambosla.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Family Style"
  • Tostones Rellenos
    twice-fried plantain stuffed w/ shrimp & Pico de Gallo
  • Roasted Pork
    braised for 8 hrs, then pulled & grilled on flat top w/ mojo sauce; served w/ white rice, black beans & maduros (plantains)
 4.0 out of 5
735 ratings		 opened in 1988; Cuban cuisine made by Cuban husband & wife team; building used to be a gas station's garage
Memphis Taproom [CLOSED]See Memphis Taproom Video ($$)
(697 ratings)

2331 E Cumberland St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 425-4460
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Pork to Tofu"
  • Deep-Fried Pickle
    beer-based batter; w/ horseradish buttermilk dipping sauce
  • Pork Rillons and Watermelon Salad
    slow-cooked pork belly, watermelon, arugula, sugarcane vinaigrette; pork is seasoned overnight and slow-cooked in lard; balance of salty-and-sweet
  • Smoked Coconut Club
    sandwich w/ grilled lemon garlic tofu, smoked coconut and tomato herb mayo
 4.0 out of 5
697 ratings		 [CLOSED]; bar food w/ attitude
Moseberth's Chicken Place [CLOSED]See Moseberth's Chicken Place Video ($)
(105 ratings)

1505 Airline Blvd Map It!
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-1721
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Time Tested Treasures"
  • Fried Chicken
    cooked low & slow (17 min at 350-degrees); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
105 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 1940; takeout only
JT Farnham'sSee JT Farnham's Video ($$)
(365 ratings)

88 Eastern Ave Map It!
South Essex, MA 01929
(978) 768-6643
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "One of a Kind"
  • Fisherman's Combo
    top seller; plateful of fried fish, scallops, shrimp, clams, onion rings & fries
  • Fried Clams
    whole belly or strips (locals get whole bellies)
  • Grilled Lobster
 3.5 out of 5
365 ratings		 outdoor picnic tables available by scenic salt marsh
Latin House GrillSee Latin House Grill Video ($$)
(1177 ratings)

8695 SW 124th Ave Map It!
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 953-6331
www.latinhousegrill.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Meatballs to Lollipops"
  • Chimi Burrito
    jumbo flour tortilla w/ bed of yellow "Chuchi" rice, three cheeses, sweet plantains & protein of choice; rolled & flash fried & topped w/ fresh pico de gallo, avocado lime sauce & crema sauce; Guy got the vaca frita (shredded beef) for his meat; looks good
  • Lobster Lollipops
    bite-sized lobster tail, tempora-battered, deep-fried w/ rest of lobster shell (head & tail-non-battered); cubed tail is served skewered on platter w/ lobster shell w/ sides of 3 sauces: mango habanero, roasted tomato-garlic & garlic cilantro
 3.5 out of 5
1177 ratings		 opened in 2012; started as a food truck service; serving Latin fusion cuisine
Over EasySee Over Easy Video ($$)
(822 ratings)

4730 E Indian School Rd Map It!
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 468-3447
www.eatatovereasy.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Comfort Cookin'"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
 3.5 out of 5
822 ratings		 also in Scottsdale, AZ
Joe Tess Place [CLOSED] ($$)
(99 ratings)

5424 S 24th St Map It!
Omaha, NE 68107
(402) 731-7278
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Deep-Fried Favorites"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Long Time Legends"
  • "The King Carp"
    signature dish; deep fried carp; carp is scored across prior to deep-frying to create fan effect
  • Fried Catfish
    whole catfish is fried (minus the head)
  • Pickled Herring
 2.5 out of 5
99 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened since 1930s; fresh fish daily; serves over 500-lbs of fish per day
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"Deep-Fried Favorites"		   (8 restaurants - Hide Closed)    
Aired on: January 27, 2017 
Aired on: January 27, 2017