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Black Sugar Rib Company

746 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
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Black Sugar Rib Company 7.9
Downtown Los Angeles
Vibes: Hidden Gems Heaven Quick Bites Champions Comfort Food Classics
A low-key, community-oriented rib specialist best known for market pop-ups and catering, centered on its sticky-smoky “black sugar” glaze. The ribs skew tender and saucy with a backyard-BBQ vibe, and portions are built for sharing. It’s less polished than big-name pits, but reliably scratches the ribs craving in the heart of DTLA.
Must-Try Dishes: Black Sugar pork ribs, Pulled pork sandwich, Smoked hot links
Scores:
Value: 8.1 Service: 7.6 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 8.2 Atmosphere: 6.6 Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Signature black-sugar glaze gives the ribs a caramelized edge.
Who should go: Rib loyalists who like casual pop-ups.
When to visit: Weekend pop-up hours for freshest racks.
What to order: Pork ribs, hot links, pulled pork.
Insider tip: Ask what’s coming off the smoker next—timing matters.