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    Amboy

    4.4 (639 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Garlic Aioli double
    Cindy L.

    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.

    Chelsea M.

    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.

    Fancy double burger
    James A.

    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).

    Truffle Fries
    Brett N.

    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.

    Amboy Hot Dog
    Darian E.

    Amboy is an upscale, trendy burger joint located in the Far East Plaza in Chinatown, offering an incredible burger that has been the deserving recipient of many awards, ranking it in the top 20 burgers in LA on multiple lists. After taking one look at the nearby Howlin Ray's line and giving up (again) my family and I stumbled cross Amboy in the bustling Far East Plaza on a Sunday afternoon. After standing in a brief line I placed my order and took my number. The wait was quite long (~30 minutes) but the busy staff were nice and clearly moving as fast as they could. I got and shared the Fancy DH Burger ($21), a robust slab of ground beef shaped into a perfect thick hockey puck, prepared medium rare, topped with garlic aioli, cheese, and caramelized onions on a poppy seed bun. The burger was delectable, rich, and tender, with a good balance between a firm crust on the outside and soft medium rare interior with little to no grease. My daughter got the hot dog ($5) which she loved, and we shared the garlic fries ($10) which were very generous, drizzled with the garlic aioli, and topped with minced garlic. The fries and garlic flavor were great, but as others mentioned, could benefit from being a little crispier in my opinion. Seating is a handful of tables inside and more in the courtyard outside, which is shaded and nice. The area is bustling and trendy - truly the LA youth love waiting for food in nice weather in places like this! Common bathrooms require a quarter to enter (?!) but the patient patron can wait until someone else leaves the door open. These plaza shared bathrooms are not particularly clean, but this isn't a slight on Amboy. Amboy's burger is award winning and for good reason. If you're in Chinatown, craving a burger, or want to make a pilgrimage for a highly rated, different, trendy burger, you can't do better than Amboy! Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 (high marks for service, but expect a wait) Value: 4/5

    Amboy Double Smash burger
    Kevin L.

    Came for a bite since I was already in the plaza and hadn't eaten much and split a burger with someone. Got the amboy double smash burger and it was out in a lint 5-10 minutes. The meat felt like it was good quality and the burger was chock full of sauce, pickles, and cheese. I wasn't a huge fan of so much sauce. It felt like the meat and other ingredients could speak for themselves and it felt the sauce overpowered the quality of everything else. Nonetheless, the combo of cheese, meat, and bun which was the quintessential parts of the burger were great. Will be back to try the other burgers and also fries. Also kudos to the person taking our order who thoroughly walked us through the menu even with folks behind us waiting!

    Cheese pull
    Chris B.

    This has to be in my top 5 burgers ever. Massive 11oz patty. Aged to perfection, classic no gimmicks just deep flavor. Great staff, very welcome and helpful. Get the garlic fries too 10/10

    Amboy Classic
    Wahmeko W.

    My boyfriend really wanted to get this place since we were in the area and I am so glad we did. My picture does not do this burger justice. I got the amboy single smash burger and this is one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life genuinely and I absolutely love how the bun reminds me of Raising Cane's toast, so good. My boyfriend got the fancy burger which I wish I had gotten as well because of the garlic aïoli, in which I'll just have to spin back next time I'm around! There was quite a wait with our order but the guy ringing us up who I'm assuming is the owner popped in an extra drink in our bag which I thought was so kind. There's good seating outside, it's a nice lil spot and the food is not only amazing but so much better priced than literally any other burger in LA county.

    Burger
    Victor L.

    One of my favorite burgers in LA. It was very juicy and thick, and has amazing quality! One thing I will say is line is a bit long and there's always not enough chairs. It's in a small spot in ChinaTown and wish there was more room for foodies to enjoy it.

    Double Amboy Slim Thicc add bacon--ONE THICC WAS ENOUGH
    Belinda T.

    Finally made it out to try Amboy's famous burgers and only thing I can say yes... why didn't I go sooner?! Located in the middle of Chinatown's Far East Plaza, Amboy is a tiny little spot with mostly outdoor seating and counter service for some of the best burgers in town. We ordered a couple burgers, an Amboy Double Slim Thicc and a Fancy DH, mostly to try both the regular and the dry-aged patty, but honestly one was enough with the Amboy fries. The double thicc was a mistake cause it was SO much meat while the giant 10oz patty of the DH was a perfectly hefty amount by itself. Not usually a fan of seeded buns but I actually enjoyed these cause they were soft and could still hold up the meat juices (for most of the meal anyway). The DH wasn't overly funky and had a delicious, concentrated beef flavor that went well with the garlic confit mayo. The fries had a silky cheese sauce topped with thousand island(?), caramelized onions, and chopped chilis. A bit soggy underneath everything, which I don't mind, and still very hot and crispy around the edges. Even though it was pricey in burger terms (like $75 after everything + tip), I'm itching to go back already.

    Truffle fries
    Rodger M.

    Very tasty burgers! I got the fancy slim thicc burger and the wifey got the amboy slim thicc and both were phenomenal. I also ordered the truffle fries and wooooo wooo! That was amazing as well!

    Amboy DH
    Kameron G.

    Went double Amboy with the burger and fries! This place was awesome! Definitely a refreshing take on a thicker juicy burger amidst the smash burger craze. Been wanting to come here for a while as I have been a fan of eggslut since its inception and I was excited to hear that he was opening up a burger spot. I anticipate when I come back that I will give some of the other specials a try but you definitely can't go wrong with the signature amboy option.

    Amboy Slim Thicc
    Bruce L.

    When you want that quality ground beef patty, come here. Smashburgers are everywhere now and they a great job here as well but if you really want to taste that meat, get yourself a slim thicc or the DH. Sometimes a thick juicy burger just hits different. Also, I personally love the seeded sesame bun. They have a paid parking structure I believe but sometimes you can find street parking. Limited seating inside and a couple tables outside.

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    19 days ago

    Solid 4.6-star burger spot in LA's Chinatown. Chef Alvin Cailan serves up thick, juicy patties. A low-key essential for burger fans.

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    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?!!

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    For the Win - Double bacon cheeseburger with added jalapeño

    For the Win

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    5.8 miHollywood Hills
    $$

    The smash burger was something I saw from a reel that is a must try. I did try it and was not…read moredisappointed at all. To order, there were 2 touchscreen computers to place your order. I was new and didn't know. The whole place was great and pretty clean. I got a single regular burger and an order of sweet potato fries. It was quick and hot and plenty for me. My family did like the fries but I could've gulped it in a heartbeat. A real must try. Sorry no photos - it was so good it was gone in a minute or two

    May 2026 - 2nd Visit…read more A girl broke things off with me today, and yet somehow eating here was the lowest point of my day. I don't understand how this place has won awards. I ordered a double hamburger and sweet potatoes fries bc I knew better than to order the sprouts after last time. And I have to say, the burger outdid itself after last time -- I've easily had dozens of better burgers in backyards. This burger had NO flavor. None. Halfway through eating it I realized they didn't put any effing pickles or sauce on it. WHAT?! How did you forget this?! But still, even without those, are you guys not smashing any season into your burger? I feel like I've discovered a conspiracy on par with the Da Vinci Code, which if I'm honest I'm not sure if that's a proper conspiracy analogy bc I never saw or read da Vinci code. Sucking a ketchup packet would've resulted in a more flavorful dinner. Licking a Hollywood blvd sidewalk for 3 seconds would give you a better sodium intake. But I digress. For health and digestive reasons (bc my digestive system is not really functional) I snuck in a radish to eat post burger. I am not kidding when I say the grocery store GMO Monsanto radish had more flavor than the burger. The sweet potato fries were the "highlight" of the meal and tasted as good as anything you'll get in a grocery store frozen aisle. There's no reason to ever go back.

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    Goldburger - Gold burger  @dangit.all

    Goldburger

    4.3(503 reviews)
    4.7 miHighland Park
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    Alright guys I had been day drinking all day at The Rainbow paying respects to Lemmy and when we…read moregot back to Highland Park the crew was HOUNGRY We decided we needed big burgers and chose none other than Goldburger. The lady at the window was super nice! We decided to eat in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, it was a nice warm night and the hall has a bunch of cool plants hanging Let's get into it!! I ordered the signature Goldburger and decided to add pastrami! Look at that! It's sliced thin and comes across kind of like a mound of bacon, melts in your mouth along with the rest of the burger. Very interesting combination it comes highly recommended! We went with curly fries cuz we are from the Midwest and there are no Arby's out here lol but I opted to grab a side of their classic sauce, which ROCKS! It was so good I was pouring it on the last few bites of my burger. Do yourself a favor and get some classic sauce and pour that stuff right on your burger, you won't be disappointed! Check it out!!

    Got the Goldburger and the Bar Burger. Pretty easy review for a pretty easy spot…read more Menu is small which is always a good sign -- means they're focused and everything is fresh. No overthinking it, just burgers done right. Both were solid, no complaints. Staff is cool too. Nice, patient, not rushing you even when it's busy, which I always appreciate. Only real downside is seating... but honestly that's kinda the deal with all their locations. You either find a spot or you're eating like you just made a life decision on the sidewalk. That said, it's still one of those spots you can just pull up to, get a good burger, and keep it moving. Next time I already know -- I gotta try the patty melt.

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    Hawkins House of Burgers - Fat Burger (with cheese) + French Fries - with a juxtaposition of the Watts Towers

    Hawkins House of Burgers

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    9.2 mi
    $$

    Yesterday I tried the 2 piece chicken and waffle. And today I tried the fat burger combo with a…read morestrawberry lemonade. The wait time was definitely a lot quicker getting the burger vs waffle and chicken. But the food is great. This is up there with A-1 Burgers. Great place to eat at.

    I'd heard that Hawkins had the best "neighborhood" burger around, so because I work close by, I…read morechecked them out. Whooooo!!! THIS is what you mean when you hear "neighborhood burger joint." The building is located right on Imperial, and parking is available down the small side street, in a little lot behind the kitchen, or in a vacant lot next to the kitchen lot. You walk up to what looks like a house, and order, and wait for your number. There's nowhere really to sit, and there doesn't seem to be inside dining, so I sat on the curb and waited until my number was called. In that time, plenty of people stopped by to grab their orders, and some checked out the little store next door that seems to have just about everything you could possibly need, but you have to get it through the fence. The women who took my order and handed it to me were very friendly, the food was hot and fresh, and it is VERY reasonably priced for the quality and quantity. The fries are EXACTLY what I look for! Thick, super crunchy, perfectly salted, and you get a generous amount. The Fat Burger was made exactly as I ordered it, and had that perfect "neighborhood burger joint" greasiness and char that made it amazing. Everything came carefully packed in a box so I could eat it on the way home, and I got plenty of napkins and ketchup (though I hate ketchup!). These are the places that make LA great, and I will definitely go back again to try other items, and to support what is the one of the oldest consistently running Black owned restaurants in the country (started in 1939!), now run by a woman (daughter of the original owner!), and USC alum! Fight on!

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