The Memphis Grill
Barbecue restaurant · North Hollywood ·
Memphis-style BBQ with tender ribs, pulled pork, brisket
Memphis-style BBQ with tender ribs, pulled pork, brisket
"For all the regional styles that can be found in LA, Memphis barbecue is still relatively underrepresented. Which is why The Memphis Grill in North Hollywood is worth seeking out. Every meal at this takeout-only operation needs to start with the pulled pork and baby back ribs, which are coated in a zesty reddish dry rub and served with tomato-based sauce on the side, which adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the rich, smoky meat. For pure value, we'd point you toward the combo plates with two meats and two sides (get the yams and collard greens). It's enough food for multiple meals." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"For a taste of Tennessee-style barbecue, get thee to the Memphis Grill in North Hollywood. The restaurant has been turning out delightful pulled pork, brisket, and ribs by preserving recipes from elder family members. Owner Manu Aka has perfected his restaurant’s dry rub and smoky tomato-based sauce. The shop’s homemade sides include coleslaw, barbecue baked beans, candied yams, greens, and corn muffins, among others. Note that Memphis Grill is takeout only; order ahead to ensure the menu doesn’t sell out." - Matthew Kang
"For a taste of Tennessee-style barbecue, get to the Memphis Grill in North Hollywood. The restaurant has been turning out delightful pulled pork, brisket, and ribs, and has big plans to grow its menu and restaurant in the future. Owner Manu Aka has perfected his restaurant’s dry rub and smoky tomato-based sauce. Order ahead to ensure the menu doesn’t sell out." - Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang
"For all the regions of American barbecue that you can find in LA, Memphis-style is still a bit underrepresented. And that’s why when we first saw chef Manu Aka appear on KTLA in the summer of 2020 talking about his new Memphis Grill on Lankershim, we were excited. And then when we tried his food, we were really excited. Memphis-style barbecue leans heavily on pork that’s been smoked in a signature dry rub and served with a tomato-based sauce on the side, so when you’re at Memphis Grill, every meal needs to start with the pulled pork and baby back ribs. The meat here is sweet and zesty with a pronounced tanginess you can’t often find in LA barbecue. At $24, the 2 meat + 2 sides meal is a fantastic value for how much food you get." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
"For all the regional styles that can be found in LA, Memphis barbecue is still relatively underrepresented. Which is why The Memphis Grill in North Hollywood is worth seeking out. Every meal at this takeout-only operation needs to start with the pulled pork and baby back ribs, which are coated in a zesty reddish dry rub and served with tomato-based sauce on the side, which adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the rich, smoky meat. For pure value, we'd point you toward the combo plates with two meats and two sides (get the yams and collard greens). It's enough food for multiple meals." - Brant Cox
