Creamed Corn

Something about this comfort food makes everyone nostalgic.

Mastro’s: Creamed corn is on the long list of a la carte vegetables at this new Beverly Hills steakhouse. It’s fresh corn, briefly blanched and thrown into bechamel sauce. Then it’s lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and garnished with parsley. The dish is large enough for two to three people to split. (Creamed corn, $8.95.) Mastro’s, 246 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 888-8782.

Cafe El Cholo: This hopping Orange County spot uses creamed corn as the sauce on a vegetarian enchilada filled with spinach, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and Jack cheese. It comes with a side of sumptuous black beans. (Vegetarian enchilada, $8.75.) Cafe El Cholo, 840 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, (562) 691-4618.

Tam O’Shanter Inn: This Los Angeles landmark is 80 years old this month. Its creamed corn is a classic: in roux with a little sugar and white pepper. Simple, but something about it makes you come back for more. (Creamed corn, $2.95.) Tam O’Shanter Inn, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 664-0228.

Lawry’s: One of the most popular dishes at this venerable prime rib place is corn so sweet and creamy you’ll have to get more than one serving. The corn is combined with whipping cream, butter, sugar and salt, but what makes it exceptional is that it’s sprinkled with Parmesan and browned under the broiler before serving. (Creamed corn, $3.95.) Lawry’s, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 652-2827.

Sonora Cafe: At this elegant Tex-Mex establishment, your table gets a complimentary plate of creamed corn with the entrees. The corn is cooked briefly in a sauce of cream and milk seasoned with salt, pepper, sugar and a dash of hot sauce. Its subtle sweetness is a fine accompaniment to spicy entrees. (Creamed corn, complimentary with entree.) Sonora Cafe, 180 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, (323) 857-1800.

Reign: Chef Michael Rosen not only uses a little half and half to give his creamed corn its rich flavor, he also adds the milk of the corn straight off the cob. The sugary sweetness comes from using the freshest corn possible along with a little butter, a touch of flour and just enough salt and pepper to enhance the flavor. It’s perfect to split. (Creamed corn, $5.95,) Reign, 180 N. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, (310) 273-4463.