381823 Fri Mar 16 13:57:41 -0700 2007 17 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2393086 Ok, I finally tried this place (the one in downtown), and got myself Khachapouri, which I am told is a Russian comfort food. If you've never had (or seen) Khachapouri, it's basically an oval shaped pizza-type thing (sort of like a split-open calzone), topped with cheese (feta and mozarella), butter and whatever toppings you would like. I got the one with bacon and ham. All of it was topped with 2 eggs, sunny side up. Sounds gross, I know, but it was really good. Sort of reminded me of the egg and guanciale pizza at Mozza. Carl's Jr. has their "breakfast in a bun" hamburger, then this is probably the Russian/Italian equivalent. Check it out for yourself. https://36pizza.com/?page=42 Fri Mar 16 13:57:41 -0700 2007 11583 ipsedixit 1 2393116 OMG it's my new favorite comfort food, often consumed (incongruously) after the gym. Try the ham and mushrooms if you're into it or the bacon and onions. The SO thinks I'm nuts but double yum. And it travels well. Fri Mar 16 14:03:54 -0700 2007 2393086 17223 Silver Lake Guy 1 2393202 I love that Khachapouri at Big Mama's and Papa's...Crispy Crust pizza also does something similar called "Breakfast pizza"...also a winner. But my favorite "odd" use for an egg is the fried egg on my Fatburger at Fatburger...I always order a bacon and egg Fatburger...love it! Fri Mar 16 14:25:25 -0700 2007 2393086 14838 Dave and Stuff 2 2393322 I'm going to opt for the pastrami next time ... Fri Mar 16 14:57:07 -0700 2007 2393202 11583 ipsedixit 1 2393419 I also get my khachapouri fix at Big M&P's. The plain is just as delicious, but without the extra strain to the coronaries, although I must confess to going whole hog once in a while. Fri Mar 16 15:25:11 -0700 2007 2393086 15848 ozzygee 1 2393436 I get them at the Armenian Bakeries in Glendale - they call it something else. Just get the plain ones with the cheese and egg (not fully cooked). Then sprinkle some paprika and salt on it and go to town. When I worked in Glendale, we used to call them "Boats". SO GOOD! Fri Mar 16 15:28:06 -0700 2007 2393086 12400 WildSwede 2 2393503 Can you tell me which bakery (or bakeries)? -thanks. Fri Mar 16 15:51:59 -0700 2007 2393436 11583 ipsedixit 1 2393486 Ah Big M&P's is a staple of workers in my building. I'm always seeing the yellow slice boxes in trash cans. The pizza isn't that great, but it IS big. I've always been a bit scared to try something that resembled pizza with egg (after Japan, I never want egg on pizza again), but it seems like it has a generally good following, so maybe I'll bite the bullet. Fri Mar 16 15:45:41 -0700 2007 2393086 76461 MeAndroo 1 2395626 Khachapuri is a traditional food in the Soviet Georgia. You can probably also find it in some Russian stores on SM Blvd. Sat Mar 17 15:58:54 -0700 2007 2393086 13477 Alex250 2 4192613 OMG. I had my first Khachapouri last night at Big Momma's & Papa's in WeHo, and wow, it's amazing. Best comfort/hangover/heart-attack worthy meal EVER. Fri Nov 21 14:06:04 -0800 2008 2395626 17189 mangefromage 3 4192641 And just so others can get a better idea of what is being talked about in this thread here's a link to a photo of said item from their website: http://www.chow.com/photos/128698 Fri Nov 21 14:17:37 -0800 2008 4192613 108169 Servorg 1 4194436 Try the ones at Red Top Burger on Central, a few blocks south of Colorado, in Glendale. Wonderful. Also their Pizza (Made, I think, out of the same dough) is among the best I've ever had anywhere. Their Lula Kabob is spectacular, too. As to the burgers? Don't know; never tried them. Sat Nov 22 13:08:36 -0800 2008 2393086 80099 bagdoodle 1 4203648 I grew up with khachapouris, so I just wanted to set the record straight. Khachapuri is neither Russian comfort food nor Armenian. It is common for the formerly Soviet Armenians to make khachapuri, satzivi, harissa, all of which are staples of Georgian cuisine. It is so common that khachapuris became an every day snack grabbed from the Armenian bakeries. However, the kind of khachapuri you are referring too is Adjarian khachapuri that comes from Adjarian khachapuri which is filled with cheese and topped with a raw egg. And yes, it's delicious. Spitak bakery next to Espresso Mi Cultura used to make it. But they're gone already. There is a small Armenian cafe downtown I believe on Olive street. He makes a killer Adjarian khachapuri. I have to say I have never met the meat encrusted version of Adjarian khachapuri. It's an American transmutation. Try the authentic one - it won't disappoint. Wed Nov 26 10:10:26 -0800 2008 2393086 207836 Anyuta 2 4207775 Thanks for the info and tip Anyuta. Do you happen to recall the name of the bakery on Olive that you speak so highly of? Sat Nov 29 00:24:18 -0800 2008 4203648 11583 ipsedixit 1 5163890 I just had my first at Zaatar Factory in Burbank today. These things are damn delicious. Very friendly people. They gave me a sample of a very thin flat bread with house made sausages. Sat Nov 07 15:28:22 -0800 2009 2393086 153047 cdub 1 5175926 My two cents: cultivate a relationship with your local Big Mama's and Papa's. Then PREORDER a large (four-egg) Khachapouri, eggs done MEDIUM RARE, with bacon and chorizo toppings. Chorizo is no longer on the menu so you'll have to special order it several hours ahead of time. There is something about the spicy sausage and bacon interacting with the runny egg yolk that make this an unbelievably good dish. I've tried many, many other combinations from the toppings list but nothing else comes close. Thu Nov 12 10:09:07 -0800 2009 2393086 13482 Ice Cream Machine 2 5176054 As of last year, the one in downtown LA will make you a 12 foot long Khachapouri with 2 dozen eggs! Preorder a must. Perfect for tailgaiting ... Thu Nov 12 10:41:11 -0800 2009 5175926 11583 ipsedixit 1 5176046 Old Sassoon Bakery in Pasadena, on Allen, north of the 210. Also does Kachapouri. Thu Nov 12 10:40:12 -0800 2009 2393086 260057 inlikeflt