Dr. Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ

Dr. Hogly Wogly's is recognized as one of Los Angeles' foremost BBQ destinations. Although it claims to be Tyler, Texas-style BBQ, this San Fernando Valley restaurant has become a significant ingredient in the Los Angeles barbecue vernacular. If you aren't the type of person who likes to barbecue, or perhaps don't have the time, but are a fan of barbecue, I would recommend going to see the Doctor.

There are many offerings on the menu: spare ribs, center-cut spare ribs, beef ribs, brisket, chicken, links, and more. You get two choices of barbecue sauce placed on the table — not the meat — mild and spicy. They have the standard assortment of flavorful side dishes: potato salad, slaw, baked beans, and macaroni salad. Most places you either have good barbecue and dreadful side dishes, or vice versa. They also offer a pretty good sweet potato pie — one recommendation is that you don't get it warmed up, or maybe that's just me.

The portions are rather generous, and if you're so inclined, you may get a doggie bag. Anyone who has experienced Dr. Hogly Wogly's knows that their doggie bags actually look like doggie bags. Not shaped like dogs, but more like the ones you'd take with you when you walk your dog. The waitresses have a bundle of plastic bags strapped to their aprons that are used for leftovers. They scoop up the leftovers off your plate as though they were cleaning up after a dog. No worries — it's then knotted and placed into a paper bag. Not a great mental image to leave you with, but it's all part of the Wogly charm.

A plate of delicious spare ribs topped with a couple of sweet pickles. Sounds weird, but they taste so good. You also get a freshly baked bun along with your meal, perfect for sopping up the sauce.

**Dr. Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ**
8136 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405
818-782-2480
11:30am-10pm daily
hoglywogly.com