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When you think of typical SoCal cooking, German cuisine with a twist probably doesn't come to mind. But Wurstküche could help change that. The restaurant is a self-described "purveyor of exotic grilled sausages."

To that end, the Duck & Bacon Sausage is a good place to start. Chef Tim Goodell posts that he's addicted: "With tender meat and a spicy jalapeño kick, the combination of ingredients is really unique. I try to order something different every time I go in, but I can't."

And what goes better with a good sausage than crispy, twice-fried Belgian Fries? You can order them with a variety of dipping sauces, including curry ketchup and pesto mayo.

If you want to go truly exotic, they also have rattlesnake and rabbit on a freshly baked roll. Wash it all down with a wide selection of German and Belgian draft beers.