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I love a good burger, and Amboy is highly ranked as one of the best in town...some even say among the best in the world. Wow! That's a lot to live up to. I'm not going long on this one but I have few things to say. First of all, I had a hard time finding it. No sign on the street. Apple Maps walking mode failed me miserably. It's buried back in a street mall. It's on the ground level. From Broadway, walk in the main entrance of the mall, and it's about halfway in on your left. The sign is subtle, but you'll find it, or just ask someone. That's what I did. It's a small place. A few tables inside and several outside. You'll likely find a place to sit and enjoy your food. I ordered the classic smashed, Amboy style. Very simple burger, and that's how I wanted it. I had it double, because it's just $2 extra. Yes, it's a good burger, but it was really salty. I think it would have been much better with half as much salt. I was super thirsty after I ate it. I had to buy a bottle of water for my ride home. The fries are good and plentiful, and for just $5 that's a great deal! I'm glad I had the burger and wanna' go back and try the non-smashed Slim Thicc burger. I think that one will be money!! The service was great and so was the staff!
This Amboy is located in Chinatown. There is also one in Covina. This one is our favorite. It is so cute and clean and right in Chinatown, so what is there not to like. It is a burger place. You can eat there, outside or pick up and they also deliver. We have done them all and we are always happy. The service is super nice and they are fast. They will take good care of you. The place is not at all fancy, it is just good. They have the best fries and burgers. We love their Amboy Classic Double with a toasted sesame seed bun, a thinly smashed patty, with American cheese, caramelized Onions, pickles, and a great burger sauce. It is about $12.00. Their Amboy DH is more, about 21$ but worth it with a great toasted sesame bun, a great DH 10oz dry aged patty, with cheese and all the fixings that go with that. It does not matter what burger you get. They are all great.
Verrrry good burgers. They were definitely memorable and worth the hype. Parking is easy, there's a paid lot against the building (for those who don't feel confident to parallel park like me lol). Lines are pretty long and even once you order there's a wait, so set your expectations. Staff is friendly for the most part, but they're running around and juggling a lot, just doing their best. They did a great job of communicating that there's a bit of a wait and that they had to step away from the register from time to time. I like the menu and how you can build your burger the way you want to. The Amboy was delicious and DH enjoyed the burger with chili and cheese. Fries and sauces were on the money. Only complaint is that because staff are so busy, they aren't often able to clean tables between customers. Please help them out a bit and clean up behind yourself so that the next people to sit down don't have to clean up for you (mind you, it gets so busy you might have people hovering over your table). Another perk is that this is right across from howlin rays so if you're with friends who want chicken, you both can meet up and grab a table outside to eat together.
After hearing about this place and many raving reviews, we decided to stop by and give it a try! Unfortunately they ran out of fries and the hot dogs, but we were able to try the dry aged burger and that in itself was AMAZING. This was the best burger I've ever had! The patty is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavors work so well together, we chose our burger to be fancy style. Will definitely be coming back!
Amboy burgers. Holy smokes. One of the best burgers in LA. Parking is a bit difficult on weekends but you should definitely make a trip and try out their smash burgers. Juicy burgers with all of that flavor and more on a sesame bun. My go to order is the Fancy double smashed burger or to really treat yourself get the DH burger. Service is good. Seating area is a bit small and tight. I would go on a weekday or just do take out on the weekends.
**June 2026: Saturday Late Afternoon Visit** Amboy in Los Angeles had been on my bucket list for some time, so I was glad to finally get a chance to try it. I ordered the Fancy DH ($21), my friend got the Amboy Classic Single ($10), and we shared a large fries ($5). I was also able to try a bite of the Classic, and I really liked the fries with the ketchup bottle that had the narrow tip; it made the fries feel even more fun to eat, and I definitely enjoyed making little squiggles with it. The Fancy DH was very good and definitely lived up to the hype. It had a deep, savory flavor that reminded me of a really high-end steak, especially with the charred crust on the burger. The inside was moist and juicy, and the caramelized onions, provolone, and garlic aioli all worked really well together. That said, it was a very VERY heavy burger, and I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had split it in half instead of eating the whole thing on my own. After a few bites, it started to feel like a little too much. From the bite I had of the Amboy Classic, it felt more balanced overall, which made sense as a simpler option. Since I usually go for Asian food when I'm in Chinatown, this was a fun change of pace, and I'm glad I finally made it here. Overall, I think it's worth trying.
Amboy is one of the few places I've found that really lives up to the hype! It's tucked away in a mall in Chinatown, with a few tables inside and more outside the restaurant. Walking in feels like going to a butcher shop that has strong LA pride. The servers were efficient and kept the line moving at a good pace. We ordered The DH and a Slim Thicc Double along with some truffle fries to share. The burgers came quickly and I was in awe by the size of them. The DH is probably one of the best chonky burgers I've had in a long time. It reminded me of an elevated fancy Big Mac in the best way possible, probably because of the sesame bun. The dry aged patty was so juicy, flavourful and umami. The patty was seared to perfection with a caramelized crispy exterior and an incredibly succulent center. You needed a thick structural bun to hold this monstrosity up and they delivered. The melted cheese tied everything together nicely, each bite was like a dopamine hit. My boyfriend also really enjoyed the slim thicc double double as well. The truffle fries were also a banger. The fries were crispy, well seasoned and plentiful. It was covered in this delicious chunky truffle mayo and parmesan that had nice deep flavour to it. If you like truffles I'd recommend getting extra sauce to dip the bottom half of the fries in. Love the food here and I'm definitely coming back whenever I'm in the mood for a thick juicy burger!
Food was amazing. My bf got to try the DH and I got the Charlie melt with some truffle fries. Service was quick too. We've tried the slim thicc before too and honestly you can't go wrong with that either.
Super tasty spot! Tiny, plays skate videos, the food is scrumdiddilyumptious and I can't wait to go back!
What l've Tried - Amboy Slim Thicc - Fancy Slim Thicc - Truffle Slim Thicc - Amboy Fries Amboy is as delicious as it looks and smells. The weekend had a long queue so we decided to come on a weeknight. Limited seating so we had to eat outside. The wait can be long (and confusing, they didn't give us a number). Our burger came out first and we almost ended up finishing the whole thing before our fries came out. We were blown away from the Amboy. I ordered the Fancy next, to go. Not the same wow factor. I thought it was because I got to go but, it turns out I just don't like the Fancy. It is more on a bland side. I ordered the Truffle to go and it was delicious! My new favorite for sure. Cons: They do not tell you when your to go order is ready. You just need to go and pick it up at your selected time. I think orders are completed earlier because my past 2 to go orders were not hot, barely warm. Better to experience in person OR if you are ordering to go when you get there vs in advance.
Had to try the famous DH Burger for myself, and it was great! Staff was friendly and helpful with casual seating indoor and outdoor. I got the Amboy style DH burger. It's a heavy burger full of flavor, you can really taste the dry aged notes. The sesame bun was a great pairing. Pretty expensive for a burger but it is unique and packed with flavor. My gf got the Amboy Slim Thicc which was also great and juicy. Truffle fries were really good and crispy. Vibes are great here, definitely recommend!
Amboy is in the Far East Plaza right across from Howlin' Ray's. Do they have one of the best burgers in town? Well, LA is blessed with exceptional burgers and this one is in the conversation. DH: First, you pick the style of the burger. I got the DH, a hefty 10-ounce dry aged beef patty - medium rare. Next, you select the accompaniments. With the Amboy, there are caramelized onions, American cheese, sliced pickles, Amboy sauce, and a toasted sesame bun. The beef patty is thick and plump, extra crispy on the edge (maybe slightly too much so). It is a bit too salty on the outside, while needing a bit more seasoning inside. It's medium on the edges, but nice pink and juicy in the center. Also, 10 ounces is huge, you're probably better off with one of the smaller patties or going with a double. The fries are tin and really crispy. They're nice, get them.
Since Burgers 99 is gone... this has officially taken over as my favorite burger in LA. Amboy is tucked into the Chinatown plaza with another one of my favorite spots, La Sita. Howlin' Ray's is there too... but I don't care. Yes, they have smash burgers here, but I don't really think of Amboy as a smash burger place. It's the thicker burgers that keep bringing me back. Also, don't plan your entire trip around getting The DH because they don't always have it. This was my second visit and once again it wasn't available, so we ended up getting the Amboy and the Fancy, both Slim Thicc style. The seating situation is the only real downside. On weekends people end up eating all over the plaza--around the trees, on benches, basically wherever they can find a place to sit. Weekdays are definitely the move if you can make it. One thing to know before you get in line: people take their sweet time ordering here, and honestly I get it because everything sounds good. Just bring a little patience. The only thing I wish they'd asked was how I wanted my burger cooked. They asked what thickness I wanted but not the temperature. I'm always happy when a burger place asks if I want medium rare, medium, whatever. Next time I'll probably just tell them I want it medium rare. The burgers though? Fantastic. Especially if you're like me and getting a little burned out on every new place opening another expensive smash burger spot. One warning though... Don't plan anything after eating here. I was ready to go home, crawl into bed, and have happy BurgerTime dreams.
A cute hidden burger joint in Chinatown! Its located inside a small shopping plaza that can look a bit sketch to walk through (the shops in the front are closed so it looks a bit abandoned) but holds a surprising amount of resturants and shops! You can park in the lot next to the building or drive around for street parking, either way you will need to pay. I'm not usually a person to go out of my way for a burger, but I think the ambiance of the place is great for if you want to show a friend a hidden spot in LA! Service is friendly and quick, we didn't wait too long before getting our order. I opted for the slim thick burger and fries which were classically delicious! I usually like my burger with lettuce or some type of veggie, but I was really surprised at how good the burger can be on its own! The sesame bun was my favorite part, it definitely helped tie all the flavors together nicely. Fries were also crisp to perfection and self-serve ketchup is available. Give this place a try if you want a hidden spot to impress your friends! read more
This place seems to get increasingly popular for their burgers over time. I believe this is their original location and it's in the heart of Chinatown. It has a small hole in the wall café type vibe to this place and the service is really friendly. I came specifically for the DH, which is the dry aged 10 oz patty. At $21 as of 6/2026, it's not a cheap burger, but you are getting a lot of burger and with high quality food ingredients. Just a really great burger and not one of those smashburgers either. These are thiiiicck. I've been wanting to come here for a very long time, but for whatever reason, I just haven't had a chance. I actually even went to their other location into Topanga a while back (which is no longer there along with lots of other places in that ill fated food court). I also saw that they recently made a list of one of the best burgers in the country/world. And while I feel those list are pretty subjective, I do think that this is one of the best burgers I personally have had. read more
I'll preface this by saying burgers aren't something I typically go far out of my way for. I like them, but I've never fully understood the obsession, especially when LA has so many unique, global, authentic, and genuinely incredible food options. But Amboy has gotten a ton of hype, especially from food influencers, so I decided to make the 45-minute trek and try the DH Burger. We arrived just before 5, so there was hardly a line. After ordering, we waited about 25 minutes for our burgers and fries, which felt reasonable for a thicker patty cooked with some intention. The DH is a seriously good burger. It's probably about as good as a classic burger can get. The meat was juicy, the bun was soft, and everything was cooked and constructed really well. Does it justify the higher price? I'm not entirely sure. Was it a mind-blowing experience? Not really. Was it delicious? Absolutely. I just don't think it's so far superior to other great burgers that most people need to travel 45 minutes for it, especially considering the extremely limited seating, crowded space, and slightly grungy DTLA location. If you're anywhere nearby, Amboy is absolutely worth trying. If you're a true burger connoisseur, it may even be worth the longer pilgrimage. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Amboy and agree that it's a top-tier burger. I just think there are a lot of really good burgers out there, and it's difficult for something as simple as a burger to reach the almost mythical level of hype that surrounds this one. read more
I love a good burger, and Amboy is highly ranked as one of the best in town...some even say among the best in the world. Wow! That's a lot to live up to. I'm not going long on this one but I have few things to say. First of all, I had a hard time finding it. No sign on the street. Apple Maps walking mode failed me miserably. It's buried back in a street mall. It's on the ground level. From Broadway, walk in the main entrance of the mall, and it's about halfway in on your left. The sign is subtle, but you'll find it, or just ask someone. That's what I did. It's a small place. A few tables inside and several outside. You'll likely find a place to sit and enjoy your food. I ordered the classic smashed, Amboy style. Very simple burger, and that's how I wanted it. I had it double, because it's just $2 extra. Yes, it's a good burger, but it was really salty. I think it would have been much better with half as much salt. I was super thirsty after I ate it. I had to buy a bottle of water for my ride home. The fries are good and plentiful, and for just $5 that's a great deal! I'm glad I had the burger and wanna' go back and try the non-smashed Slim Thicc burger. I think that one will be money!! The service was great and so was the staff! read more
This Amboy is located in Chinatown. There is also one in Covina. This one is our favorite. It is so cute and clean and right in Chinatown, so what is there not to like. It is a burger place. You can eat there, outside or pick up and they also deliver. We have done them all and we are always happy. The service is super nice and they are fast. They will take good care of you. The place is not at all fancy, it is just good. They have the best fries and burgers. We love their Amboy Classic Double with a toasted sesame seed bun, a thinly smashed patty, with American cheese, caramelized Onions, pickles, and a great burger sauce. It is about $12.00. Their Amboy DH is more, about 21$ but worth it with a great toasted sesame bun, a great DH 10oz dry aged patty, with cheese and all the fixings that go with that. It does not matter what burger you get. They are all great. read more
Verrrry good burgers. They were definitely memorable and worth the hype. Parking is easy, there's a paid lot against the building (for those who don't feel confident to parallel park like me lol). Lines are pretty long and even once you order there's a wait, so set your expectations. Staff is friendly for the most part, but they're running around and juggling a lot, just doing their best. They did a great job of communicating that there's a bit of a wait and that they had to step away from the register from time to time. I like the menu and how you can build your burger the way you want to. The Amboy was delicious and DH enjoyed the burger with chili and cheese. Fries and sauces were on the money. Only complaint is that because staff are so busy, they aren't often able to clean tables between customers. Please help them out a bit and clean up behind yourself so that the next people to sit down don't have to clean up for you (mind you, it gets so busy you might have people hovering over your table). Another perk is that this is right across from howlin rays so if you're with friends who want chicken, you both can meet up and grab a table outside to eat together. read more
After hearing about this place and many raving reviews, we decided to stop by and give it a try! Unfortunately they ran out of fries and the hot dogs, but we were able to try the dry aged burger and that in itself was AMAZING. This was the best burger I've ever had! The patty is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavors work so well together, we chose our burger to be fancy style. Will definitely be coming back! read more
2 days ago
Amboy burgers. Holy smokes. One of the best burgers in LA. Parking is a bit difficult on weekends but you should definitely make a trip and try out their smash burgers. Juicy burgers with all of that flavor and more on a sesame bun. My go to order is the Fancy double smashed burger or to really treat yourself get the DH burger. Service is good. Seating area is a bit small and tight. I would go on a weekday or just do take out on the weekends. read more
**June 2026: Saturday Late Afternoon Visit** Amboy in Los Angeles had been on my bucket list for some time, so I was glad to finally get a chance to try it. I ordered the Fancy DH ($21), my friend got the Amboy Classic Single ($10), and we shared a large fries ($5). I was also able to try a bite of the Classic, and I really liked the fries with the ketchup bottle that had the narrow tip; it made the fries feel even more fun to eat, and I definitely enjoyed making little squiggles with it. The Fancy DH was very good and definitely lived up to the hype. It had a deep, savory flavor that reminded me of a really high-end steak, especially with the charred crust on the burger. The inside was moist and juicy, and the caramelized onions, provolone, and garlic aioli all worked really well together. That said, it was a very VERY heavy burger, and I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had split it in half instead of eating the whole thing on my own. After a few bites, it started to feel like a little too much. From the bite I had of the Amboy Classic, it felt more balanced overall, which made sense as a simpler option. Since I usually go for Asian food when I'm in Chinatown, this was a fun change of pace, and I'm glad I finally made it here. Overall, I think it's worth trying. read more
Amboy is one of the few places I've found that really lives up to the hype! It's tucked away in a mall in Chinatown, with a few tables inside and more outside the restaurant. Walking in feels like going to a butcher shop that has strong LA pride. The servers were efficient and kept the line moving at a good pace. We ordered The DH and a Slim Thicc Double along with some truffle fries to share. The burgers came quickly and I was in awe by the size of them. The DH is probably one of the best chonky burgers I've had in a long time. It reminded me of an elevated fancy Big Mac in the best way possible, probably because of the sesame bun. The dry aged patty was so juicy, flavourful and umami. The patty was seared to perfection with a caramelized crispy exterior and an incredibly succulent center. You needed a thick structural bun to hold this monstrosity up and they delivered. The melted cheese tied everything together nicely, each bite was like a dopamine hit. My boyfriend also really enjoyed the slim thicc double double as well. The truffle fries were also a banger. The fries were crispy, well seasoned and plentiful. It was covered in this delicious chunky truffle mayo and parmesan that had nice deep flavour to it. If you like truffles I'd recommend getting extra sauce to dip the bottom half of the fries in. Love the food here and I'm definitely coming back whenever I'm in the mood for a thick juicy burger! read more
3 days ago
Super tasty spot! Tiny, plays skate videos, the food is scrumdiddilyumptious and I can't wait to go back! read more
2 months ago
What l've Tried - Amboy Slim Thicc - Fancy Slim Thicc - Truffle Slim Thicc - Amboy Fries Amboy is as delicious as it looks and smells. The weekend had a long queue so we decided to come on a weeknight. Limited seating so we had to eat outside. The wait can be long (and confusing, they didn't give us a number). Our burger came out first and we almost ended up finishing the whole thing before our fries came out. We were blown away from the Amboy. I ordered the Fancy next, to go. Not the same wow factor. I thought it was because I got to go but, it turns out I just don't like the Fancy. It is more on a bland side. I ordered the Truffle to go and it was delicious! My new favorite for sure. Cons: They do not tell you when your to go order is ready. You just need to go and pick it up at your selected time. I think orders are completed earlier because my past 2 to go orders were not hot, barely warm. Better to experience in person OR if you are ordering to go when you get there vs in advance. read more
Had to try the famous DH Burger for myself, and it was great! Staff was friendly and helpful with casual seating indoor and outdoor. I got the Amboy style DH burger. It's a heavy burger full of flavor, you can really taste the dry aged notes. The sesame bun was a great pairing. Pretty expensive for a burger but it is unique and packed with flavor. My gf got the Amboy Slim Thicc which was also great and juicy. Truffle fries were really good and crispy. Vibes are great here, definitely recommend! read more
Amboy is in the Far East Plaza right across from Howlin' Ray's. Do they have one of the best burgers in town? Well, LA is blessed with exceptional burgers and this one is in the conversation. DH: First, you pick the style of the burger. I got the DH, a hefty 10-ounce dry aged beef patty - medium rare. Next, you select the accompaniments. With the Amboy, there are caramelized onions, American cheese, sliced pickles, Amboy sauce, and a toasted sesame bun. The beef patty is thick and plump, extra crispy on the edge (maybe slightly too much so). It is a bit too salty on the outside, while needing a bit more seasoning inside. It's medium on the edges, but nice pink and juicy in the center. Also, 10 ounces is huge, you're probably better off with one of the smaller patties or going with a double. The fries are tin and really crispy. They're nice, get them. read more
Since Burgers 99 is gone... this has officially taken over as my favorite burger in LA. Amboy is tucked into the Chinatown plaza with another one of my favorite spots, La Sita. Howlin' Ray's is there too... but I don't care. Yes, they have smash burgers here, but I don't really think of Amboy as a smash burger place. It's the thicker burgers that keep bringing me back. Also, don't plan your entire trip around getting The DH because they don't always have it. This was my second visit and once again it wasn't available, so we ended up getting the Amboy and the Fancy, both Slim Thicc style. The seating situation is the only real downside. On weekends people end up eating all over the plaza--around the trees, on benches, basically wherever they can find a place to sit. Weekdays are definitely the move if you can make it. One thing to know before you get in line: people take their sweet time ordering here, and honestly I get it because everything sounds good. Just bring a little patience. The only thing I wish they'd asked was how I wanted my burger cooked. They asked what thickness I wanted but not the temperature. I'm always happy when a burger place asks if I want medium rare, medium, whatever. Next time I'll probably just tell them I want it medium rare. The burgers though? Fantastic. Especially if you're like me and getting a little burned out on every new place opening another expensive smash burger spot. One warning though... Don't plan anything after eating here. I was ready to go home, crawl into bed, and have happy BurgerTime dreams. read more
Saw this place ranked in the top 10 burgers in the world and, being a lover of great food, I had to give it a try. So hopped in the car and drove over and got in line. First, the place is located right across from Howlin' Rays in Chinatown. So parking is all around, which is nice. There was a line, to be expected with a top 10 burger, but the line moved pretty fast. I ordered the Amboy DH burger, which is their dry aged patty with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and burger sauce on a sesame seed bun. To be ranked as high as it is, my expectations are through the roof and, because of that, it did not meet the expectations. The never is very good, very thick ass well, and the bun had great flavor. What threw it off, for me, was the pickles. The pickles just did not mesh with the other flavors. The pickle is just very potent and dampens all the other great things going on in each bite. Bites that did not have the pickle were so much better. So I would say to get it without the pickle and I feel it will be exponentially better. The being said, while it is a good burger, I feel there are others in LA that beat it in terms of flavo, but I'll put it in my top ten in LA for sure. read more
Dayum! We waited a good 20 min to order our food and then another 15 to finally be served our food. My husband got The DH (not pictured), I got The Fancy and we shared a garlic fries. Totally worth the wait. The burgers were juicy and amazing. *Chef's kiss* The inside is super tiny with only 4 tables. The outside has tables too. It's in DTLA, so keep in mind parking's hard to find. The people at the counter were cool. You can see them multiple times approach their customers to ensure they have everything they needed and did their best to bus quickly. read more
3 months ago
Recently being one of the top chatted spot for burger in town! Has seen people posting that thick juicy patty all over social media and obviously I didn't wanna miss out. Taking place in the same plaza as Howlin Rays and Lasita in Chinatown, you could certainly tell how busy it was in holiday and weekend. The line has constantly been long and despite there's online pre-order option, it's intermittently off and the price's marked-up. We took prolly good 30mins in the line but once the first bite of their DH Burger hit, it felt totally worth the wait. The medium rare dry aged patty was so juicy that you could even see as you sliced through it. Cooked medium rare certainly nailed it. That sesame bun people have been raving about was indeed so good being crispy and buttery; and their housemade Amboy sauce was just succulent! Made it even better, go for extra bacon for sure and get their fries on the side. read more
3 months ago
Food: If you're going to order the DH, I would suggest getting it Amboy style. The steakhouse was good but kind of too sweet. The patty itself was cooked perfectly, with a nice crisp in the ends. The amboy double smash was really good, I would add chilis to it next time for some spicy and acidity. The hotdog was all good amboy style. The bun was nice and crispy but the dog itself was average. My expectations for this place was 8/10 and the reality of it was also 8/10. Good but nothing blew my mind. Service: I think they need to hire one more person. The cashier was also serving the food so she was only taking 3 orders at a time, and then serving 2 orders after so the line took about 40 mins to order. She was doing amazing but I think it's a disservice to the customers and employees to have only 1 person running the front. Because of that, it makes me a little hesitant to come back. read more
Heard so many good things about Amboy and I was worried that this place was going to be overrated but omg... this place was amazing!!! We got their double smashed burger and single thick burger, large fries and chilli dog. Everything was well cooked and appreciated the fact that it was served super hot and fresh! It feels rare now these days where the fries are served really hot but this place seemed like it was fresh out of the fryer. The burgers were super juicy and well seasoned. Amboy is easily in my top 3 places for burger joints. Pretty small place located in Chinatown in a plaza mall. Service was good, everybody was nice in there. Highly recommended! read more
Burgers in Chinatown? Sure, why not. Howlin' Rays sells chicken sandwiches just steps across the narrow courtyard/alley from Amboy. There is some metered street parking available and a giant lot across the street but the lot may cost $10 or more. You have to scan the QR Code to find out. Are the burgers here worth they hype? I would say yes. The meat and the buns are very high quality. The DH burgers costs a stiff $21 but it's a huge fat patty, caramelized onions, cheese, and a little sloppy with the burger sauce (but in a good way). The meat is very juicy and flavorful. It is a delicious beast. The rest of the burgers they offer are smash burgers (single for $10) and the quality of the meat and buns are excellent. That is a very good price for this burger. We tried the cheese fries, too, and they were very nice. They are ordinary looking fries with house made cheese melted throughout them. For $8, you get a huge pile of them and plenty to share. They weren't extraordinary but they were still very good. The sauce is not incredibly flavorful but I liked it well enough. You will probably wait a while after you order so settle in. There was almost no line during our visit (mid-afternoon on a Sunday) but they take their time preparing your order. For quality food such as this, I am fine with it. The line for Howlin' Rays was relatively short and I was tempted to ditch my burger dreams for chicken but I am glad I didn't. These burgers are legit. read more
Decedent burgers in a Chinatown strip mall. Went for lunch, got there about 20 minutes before they opened and glad I did. The line went about 30 deep when I turned around. Ordered the amboy DH, along with some cheese fries. Took about 15 minutes to come out. It was very rich and delicious. I'm glad the bun holds well with the sauce and melted cheese. The fries were pretty good too, but I don't think there was much room left in my stomach for fries. I'm not one who waits in line, but if I can get there a little early to beat the wait, would be happy to come back again. read more
Amboy has been on my radar for a bit, and then one of my Filipino coworkers found out it was Filipino, and then recently I had a lot of good press and then became a social media, darling, so it was finally time to try it! We're not far from the Chinatown location, but too far to walk/eat/walk back in time, so we ordered up DoorDash and it would still be relatively fresh by the time I got there. They are right across from my all-time favorite, Howlin' Ray's, so I know exactly where they're at, but I will have to get down there eventually and check out the ambience of the location and the service quality of the staff. Since it was my first time, I decided to go with the basic Amboy burger, so I could taste the base foundation; and even though I didn't think the fries would travel very well, I decided to get a small order of those, along with a chili dog so I could get a good base level sampling of the menu. Overall, with all the hype recently, I thought it was good, but not what I was expecting from the hype. I'll Order again though and try some more of the menu The portion sizes were good and very filling. The fries really need to be fried crispier because they were pretty flaccid and lifeless when they arrived. The bun was firmer than I anticipated it would be; fresh but somewhat dry. Maybe one of the burgers with the juicy or toppings would help. The hotdog was large and stuck at each end of the bun, probably 3 inches, the chili I liked better than Tommy burgers and overall it was a decent hot dog, but I would love to try fresh at the store one day. One of my Filipino coworkers loved his meal, and the other was just 'eh', but overall we enjoyed it and we would eat it again. read more
5 months ago
LOVE!! NO NOTES. The most perfect burger so good! I normally miss the veggies in the burger if there aren't any but this burger was soooo good that it truly did not feel needed. Also the French fries. Fireeeeeee. I prefer them plain and they were perfect. All the girls working are so friendly and nice too. Wish I lived closer. The only thing is the space is v small and harder to get a bigger party together. read more
A pretty good meal here! I got the single fancy smash burger, and it was good. It came on a toasted Sesame Bun, Classic Thinly Smashed Patty, Provolone Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli sauce and it blended together well. The garlic fries topped with Garlic Confit Oil, Fresh Garlic, Parsley, and Garlic Mayo was very good and tasted fresh and hot! I wanted to add bacon to my burger but NOT for $5 dollars. That's way over price for bacon on any burger. Customer service was ok. This location is right across from the famous howlin rays chicken in the same building the far east plaza. You can actually take the metro and exit chinatown and walk 2-3 blocks and you're there which is nice. read more
5 months ago
So many reviews of Amboy having the best burger in LA.. let's just say the hype is real. I came to Amboy during the work week and the line/wait time was long (I think most regulars order online for pick up). As for the food let's get into it: - Amboy Burger (7/10) We ordered this with the dry aged patty. Really good burger but wasn't worth the $30 dollars or whatever it was. - The Fancy (10/10) We also ordered this with the dry aged patty, but a much more elevated burger. The garlic confit mayo with caramelized onions was the best combination, def one of the best burgers I've had in California. - Chili Cheese Fries (7.5/10) Delicious, but I probably wouldn't order again. Overall a great experience. I wouldn't want to do that wait again so I'll probably order online or come 10 minutes before they open. Would I go again? Absolutely! read more
So I've wanted to try Amboy for quite some time now and finally got a chance. Just so you know, that part of Chinatown has horrible parking options, but if you are willing to park further away, the parking next to the library seems to work fine. So getting back to Amboy...This vital burger spot was exactly like in all the other videos I've seen and it didn't disappoint. We got the DH, Amboy Burger, regular fries and truffle fries. That's a lot of food for two people and well worth the price. The DH is as big as you could imagine. They cook it medium rare, which I love...that beast of a burger was so juicy, they should hand out gloves when eating it or at least a 3" high stack of napkins! You have a slight dry aged taste to it, but I am partial to the really funky dry aged. I am talking 45-60-100 day dry aged steaks, but this was just as good for a hamburger. The truffle fries were massive and could easily feed 3 people, maybe 4. We got there just in time to get the corner booth table and watch the line get longer and longer. The Amboy itself was good, nothing special and it reminded me of Bob's Big Boy hamburger sauce, which was a good memory to get back to. I think the most unique aspect are the heavily, sesame seeded buns. They were very soft, but held up to the DH 1/3# burger patty very nicely. And another thing...It all looks exactly as in the other videos. The service was excellent! The cashier was so nice, patient and walked us through the menu. Ambiance 10/10 Food 10/10 Bathrooms - Common Area 9/10 Value 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Will I Return? Yes read more
Stopped by to pick up two of their classic burgers to take back home to finish our dinners. My mother-in-law really enjoyed her burger: half that night and the other the next day. Located in the Chinatown Far East Plaza, Amboy (American Boy) serves up gourmet burgers in a casual, take-out setting. It is the brainchild of Alvin Cailan, famous for his Eggslut restaurants, and multi-media star of the 'Burger Show'. I've watched many of his episodes, especially with ones with George Motz. There is another location in West Covina, and read that there is another one (called 'Greenlight Burgers') in Manila. As I've learned being married to a Fil-Am, the term 'Boy' is used ubiquitously in Filipino families to nickname one male in a large family, often replacing the Christian given name in all settings/occasions. So the Amboy moniker is a neat acknowledgement of the chef's Filipino heritage. All his burgers are meat centric, with the DH (D**khead) using a 10 oz dry-aged patty. I like how the menu is set-up, with the price of the burger being based on the choice of patty (classic smashed, 6 oz, or 10 oz aged) plus a small list of add ons: cheese and bacon. The toasted signature bun is very sesame seed friendly, made custom for them by Breadbar LA. So placed and paid for the order with a friendly cashier, and was asked to wait outside for the order to be completed and delivered. The to-go order was well wrapped for carry-out and stayed warm during our trip back home. Amboy ($10 for a single classic smashed patty) - burger sauce, american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles. Mom really liked it. Fancy ($12 for double smashed) - garlic confit mayo, provolone cheese, caramelized onion, pickles. It's a well crafted burger, and the double portion is absolutely the right way to go, doubling down on the meat flavor. There is a small outdoor seating area inside the atrium of the Far East Plaza for their diners. The quality of the meat can't be denied. I will come back again, this time trying the DH with Nueske's Bacon (+5, which I'm super happy is available here since it's from Wisconsin). read more
3 months ago
Believe the hype this place is legit. All of the press that claimed this restaurant was one of the best for hamburgers were correct. I got the DH which is the dry aged thick burger. It was so juicy my hands were wet. Thankfully there was a public restroom near the restaurant. They don't validate parking, the only downside. read more
Why 4 stars? Because this was a solid postgame meal after Dodger stadium. --- --- ---- I recently wrote a review for Guisado's and said almost the same thing in reverse. We were staying in DTLA and had nearly a 3 mile walk from bed to seats at Dodger Stadium. After a game that started at 5:20p, we were looking for a dinner on the walk back to the hotel and this ended up being perfect. Full disclosure: I really wanted Howlin' Rays initially but they closed too early to make that a reality, but we weren't mad with this alternative, which ironically ended up being pretty much right next door. The Amboy double smash was solid. High quality meat that really melted in your mouth. The truffle fries were nice, in that, they had a truffle flavor, but it wasn't so overwhelming. Sometimes truffle seems to really stay in your mouth all night and into the next day and that was not the case here. There were only a few tables in here, but we lucked out that someone left right when our order was ready, so we snagged their seat. read more
This is my second time at Amboy! Their quality of meat was still amazing but I felt that the burger was a bit different this time. It was very greasy which is to be expected but a little too greasy for my personal liking. Last time I got the burgers without the cheese and that's probably the reason. We got the garlic aioli and chili cheese burger and my personal favorite is definitely the one with garlic aioli! The aioli brings out a creamy and garlicky taste that adds to the burger. The chili cheese was also solid. The chili was also made with really great quality meat and I enjoyed the extra spice and flavor it gave the burgers I would skip the fries though. I know the small fry is only 3 dollars but it came out a little cold which kind of disappointed me. The fries are like a crispier version of McDonald's fries. I highly recommend getting the burgers without the cheese because I feel like the cheese adds too much greasiness that the meat already has. read more
20 days ago
I saw that this is one of the highest rated burgers in the world. Really? Well I had to see for myself. Wisely, I ordered takeout - the classic burger. Showed up at 12:30 on a weekday and saw a line. The place is no frills. A few tables outside and inside. What stands out? Two sesame buns toasted; the blend of ingredients (meat, pickles, cheese, sauce) and the crispy edges of the burger. But not the best I've ever had (that would be Dudley Market). I also sampled their garlic fries which were very good. I'd come back and try another version. read more
2 months ago
Had to check this place out since it was rated as one of the BEST burgers. Got there on a Tuesday night around 6:30pm and there was no wait. They did run out of the DH burger patty so if you are there for that, I suggest you go there earlier in the day. Went with (2) smash patties and that was the perfect size, I feel like if I didn't get (2) of them I would have been hungry. Good garlic sauce, juicy patty and soft buns, on the smaller size of burgers. Amboy fries is their version of "Animal Style" In-n-Out fries, wish I there was more burger sauce, it felt like half of the fries didn't have anything on them. Thin and crispy fries that went well with the sauce. Limited indoor seating and a few more outdoor tables. Next time I will have to come back for their DH patty. read more
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Do they have any vegetarian/pescatarian choices? TIA.
No, it's strictly beef. No Vegetarian or Fish options.
If the bun was left off would it be gluten free (I have celiac)? Is the chili gluten free? Is the fryer a dedicated fryer? See why I hate having celiac?!!
Are they doing walk up orders for weekday lunch burgers or is it only online?
Yes, they do walk ups!
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