Smog Cutter (CLOSED)

As the sign says, "Hangovers installed and serviced." Your hosts at this LA institution dive will be no-nonsense, mostly Asian bartenders who keep the funny business to a minimum, or else: they're not afraid to fight and/or kick you out while screaming (often in another language), and you'll probably see it happen to at least one sad sack while you're wating for your song to que up. Your soundtrack for the evening will be the karaoke stylings of assorted drunken hipsters: when it gets going, this place is even rowdier than the Brass Monkey. Note: The songbooks haven't been updated in a while, so don't expect the newest pop hits here. And remember, this old-school joint is strictly cash only.