You may not believe this, but McDonald's sold beer in the country I came from, Taco Bell sold tequila there, and Taco Bell was almost treated like a fine dining restaurant, with waitresses standing by and a kitchen preparing food on site, made to order. I come from a city called Shanghai, one of the biggest cities in China, and not just one of the most modern cities in China, but the most modern one. You may also find this hard to believe, but as far as I remember, there was only one Carl's Jr. in the whole city. And it was considered a high-end fast food restaurant in that area. Once, we ordered Carl's Jr. with the colleagues in the office, and it felt like a festival, almost like a ceremony. Shanghai has a lot of McDonald's and KFC locations, and probably more Starbucks than New York, maybe even more cafes overall than New York. But only one Carl's Jr. Interesting, right? And it was not some fake Carl's Jr. using the same name. It was an authentic one. The city also has several Burger Kings, maybe dozens, but still far fewer than McDonald's. McDonald's is the top fast food chain in Shanghai, not one of the top ones, but the one. Burger King was always much more expensive. Its burgers could cost several times as much as McDonald's. I only had it a few times when I was in Shanghai, not because of the price, but because there were so few locations. I have said before that I am not really a fast food person. Maybe I am not even much of a restaurant person anymore as I get older. The reason I had Burger King this time was simple: I was too hungry, and there was no other restaurant within walking distance. How hungry was I? Guess what. I had skipped five meals over two days and lived on water and Jell-O while preparing for a colonoscopy. The procedure was in the morning, just across the street at Huntington Hospital. Actually, I was not starving. I was not even exactly hungry. But after two days of fasting, I had a deep desire to absorb some protein. And the Burger King across the street was practically waving its hands and welcoming me in. I checked my diary and found that the last time I had Burger King was also at this location, after taking a family member to the same hospital for an ultrasound. The time before that was back in 2011, in Shanghai. A long, long memory, but still fresh. I ordered a Double Whopper with cheese. I bet I could have finished four patties that day, but I did not dare to eat too much right after a long fast. The Whopper met all the requirements of a good burger. The bun was warm, plump, and soft, but not too soft. The beef patties were juicy and flavorful. The lettuce, tomato, and onion were fresh, and the sauce was tasty. Sometimes I find it a little confusing: you can say a lot when you are blaming bad food, but only a little when you are praising good food. Anyway, it was a good burger. The Cinnamon Apple Pie was hot. Even after I finished the burger, the pie was still hot, and I liked that. It was not too sweet, but the cinnamon aroma was also not as strong as I had imagined. So let's say it was balanced, though you could also call it boring. read more

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There was a new promotion, and the store was SWAMPED with people. I came on a Wednesday, right after work, so around 5:45pm, and placed my order. I did have to wait quite a bit but the whole staff was handling the overwhelming amount of walk-in and drive through order with a lot of expertise and grace. The food was fantastic, you wouldn't think some simple chicken nuggets and some French fries from a fast food place would be good but these definitely were. The ambiance was also quite good and it was helped by the fact that the decor (especially the new custom made crowns from the Dragon Ball event) were distributed throughout the store. 10/10 to the staff for handling such massive influx of people so well. read more

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Team picked Burger King for lunch (they like their food fast) and honestly... BK has been going through a serious glow-up lately. We pulled up during the lunch rush expecting to age 3 business days in line, but the wait was surprisingly chill!! Ordered the Triple Whopper because if I'm eating a burger, I want it stacked like a gym bro's protein goals, and I like my protein big and beefy like it could bench press 405!!! Not gonna lie, old me used to side-eye Burger King hard, but about 5 months ago I gave them one last shot at redemption and somehow every BK visit since has been hitting!!! Burgers actually taste fresh now, the beef is juicy, and everything tastes way better than the sad memories I had before. The King really said "The ancient age hath passed; glory awakens anew!!!" Lol read more

Burger King - Triple Whopper for lunch. Big, juicy, and very beefy!! - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

My Whopper was fresh and very tasty. I really enjoyed it and left happy. Thank you!!! read more

Burger King - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ambiance - maybe slightly hectic when the single drive through line is backed up but staff works hard to make the drive line run smoothly. Service - The staff at this location is absolutely wonderful. Friendly, engaging and they keep it together even at busiest times. Food - I put Burger King burgers far above McD's, Jack's Box, and all other fast food chains in the area. And BK's still serving big burgers with all the toppings. Thank you so much staff and management for making this my favorite BK EVER. I appreciate each and every one of you. read more

Was in pasadena for work today and burger was the most local place to grab a bite for lunch. They have a new whopper on the menu the crispy onion whopper meal. I ordered it with medium fries and drink. Waited about 5min or less before the food was ready which was great timing as i only had 30min for lunch. The whopper was huge especially when you compare it to their rival the big mac at least thats what i am comparing it to. Whopper hands down a lot more food than what you get at the golden arches and the fries are nice and crispy at burger king but can be hit or miss at the other spot. The crispy onion whopper had large pattiea, crispy fresh lettuce for that crunch, with pickles, ketchup and whopper s read more

it was an incredibly busy time for the employees in here today!! running around the back of the kitchen, aka doing the dang thing! they were incredibly efficient to get my order out as quick as possible. french fries are piping hot and have the perfect crunch-soft ratio. meanwhile the chicken fries are very fulfilling and have such a delicious flavor. before i get my food, im watching the cashier do everything all. at. once. taking orders from customers, asking them if they've all been helped, if we want our drinks right away or to wait, as well as bagging stuff up for the people in the kitchen!! could not catch her name but i really appreciate how genuine she seemed, a girl who is good at her job. read more

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great food great service thank you so much amazing service and amazing customer service and great food great food great company great customer service and awesome customer service i read more

I love this Burger King! The customer service is always excellent, and the staff consistently treat customers with respect and kindness. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The restaurant is clean, beautiful, and well decorated, showing the hard work and effort the staff puts into maintaining it. The food is always well prepared, fresh, and really good. Overall, it's a great place with an amazing team! read more

Burger King - This staff is so nice she brought my food to my table and help me with my order with kindness and respect - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Only fast food drive-through pretty much on Fair Oaks why would you close the dining area at 8 PM? Been waiting in drive-through for over 20 minutes not worth it. read more

A fair experience at one of the most classic fast food burger joints in the US and abroad. The food arrived lukewarm, and the taste of the fries weren't the freshest, although the burgers tasted decently made. The ambiance was really nothing to write home about. Overall, satisfactory to a weekend lunchtime routine! read more

Fast service, good food e.g. combos, discount coupons and clean place to eat in. Hope it stays in business.

This is the first location I've been to that has provided coupons in my order as well as a crown for my kids meal! I went through the drive thru and ordered. The construction makes it hard to exit the location, but that is not their fault. I just wanted to document my experience. Fast, and a great way to get customers to come back! read more

Great environment, staff is extremely friendly. Surely this is the most customer and service receptacle burger king I have EVER been to. I couldn't recommend it enough, thank you to all the staff. Clean all around, as soon as someone leaves a table they pick up and there's a reason they have the lobby full. read more

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Reliably yummy. I've never gotten anything that felt thrown together (I do order on the app and give them time) but honestly, everything I've gotten here feels like good quality. read more

We love this burger king. The food is always fresh and the fries are hot. Can't complain. It's our favorite location.

The employees are SO friendly and kind, which is rare for a fast food location. I usually dine in and they bring you your food to your table. The restaurant is really clean, never have any issues with sticky tables or floors or anything like that. They also have good deals if you use the app. My only problem is that sometimes that seating area can be a little cold lol read more

Went to BK this past Monday so I wouldn't have to cook dinner. Ordered for two people. First person knew what they wanted and how they wanted it prepared. I, on the other hand, vacillated all over the place. Could not make up my mind. Fortunately there was no other car behind me. I finally got myself together and placed my order. The "order taker" was extremely patient with me as I was trying to decide, answered all my questions. Picked up the food, brought it home. Upon my first bite I had to do a double take. was this BK I had ordered from? (order was for the BBQ brisket whopper). I could not believe what I was tasting/eating was from BK. Burger was more like something I would have gotten from BJ's restaurant or similar. That burger was so good it had me planning when I could go to get another one. Along with the BBQ brisket the sandwich had these crunchy onions that were so tasty and fit perfectly into the sandwich's design. My feelings were shared by the other person who had also ordered the same sandwich. We were both overwhelmed and in awe of what we had received. So much so I told everyone I could about this great food item. Added the BK app to my phone & thought about when would be my next time going. Well, I have to say my 2nd experience was not as rewarding. Sandwich was still tasty, but not as good as the first. Something must be said about the talent of "the cook". Obviously the first time great care was taken to present an item that would resonate and move the customer to planning their return. I applaud the manager for the time he took to prepare my order. Admittedly, the 2nd time I went the restaurant was much busier with a long line of customers. (There being only ONE BK in Pasadena). So, if you haven't tried the BBQ brisket whopper yet let me encourage you to try it. Don't know how long they'll be available. read more

I went in last night and was extremely satisfied with both the quality of my food and the overall experience. Everything was fresh and well-prepared, and the service made it even better. The cashier, Ashley, was especially attentive, friendly, and helpful, which really stood out and made my visit enjoyable. I truly appreciated the great customer service and will definitely be coming back! read more

Location is horrible but I must say that the food was super hot! Fresh food is always great. I didn't care for the security gate which makes me question if this place has had a robbery before ? I think this restaurant needs a rehab or something. Was not welcoming and felt a bit uncomfortable. read more

Thought I'd swing through the drive thru to try the maple bourbon whopper (see pic from online menu). Bit after 10 minutes in a very short line the burger I got didn't even show any toppings in a side view (I neglected to take a photo before I returned it and asked for a refund). I don't even think it had a quarter of what is showing in the menu photo. They refunded my money and offered no apology. It was the drive thru so no ambiance other than very slow. read more

Burger King - There was less than a quarter of the toppings smashed inside a squished bun compared to this menu pic. - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

We were in the mood for a quick meal consisting of a vegan Whooper combo with fries and a fountain drink. I usually stay away from the corporate burger giants but for a quick drive thru meal it was pretty good and flavorful. read more

Burger King - Medium to go 2023 - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

This review be for the Impossible Whopper only. So glad to see Burger King dabble in Impossible Foods sustainable plant based meat offerings. The Impossible Whopper tastes even better than the normal Whopper imo, and is still fairly priced. Love that they charbroil patty too and look forward to more Burger King Impossible offerings! read more

Disgusting food in an awkward location. I havent been to BK in years, but the new fan created whoppers looked good, plus they now have pickle fries. The pickle fries held maybe 30% of the breading on, and were an oversalted mess. The maple bbq whopper was one lf the worst things i have ever tasted. Of course it looked nothing like the picture, but that is to be expected. The flavored assault on my senses was unprecedented, and I am now having an existential crisis. Why did i do this to myself? What did i expect? What is the point of this place existing? I now hate myself because of this poor decision. Please dont make the same mistakes. Just eat anything else, i implore you. read more

Thank you to Diego, friendly, good vibes and quick service . Food bomb as ever. Whole order is correct and hot. Appreciate you bro, please acknowledge this man Burger King read more

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Stopped here at this Burger King hanging in the area not long ago. Food was ok, just a bad store poorly run. Ordered our food to go, and they messed our order up by not giving us our fries. So they compensated us on our fries and drinks for free. I was like whatever, but things turned out to be ok. read more

It's fast food so there is not a whole lot they can do to move past 3 stars, Got what I orders, Prices were reasonable, staff was friendly, if I was in the mood for burger king and in the area again I would stop buy and get something else to eat. Fits the mold for your average fast food experience. read more

The lunch here is good but the breakfast was disappointing. The hash brown was still cold and the ice coffee is a cup full of milk. I think I'm just going to stick with Chick-fil-A for breakfast. read more

Thanks so much for keeping the Impossible Burger on your menu. I know the vegan market is small, but you accommodate it anyway. I eat plant-based, but every once in a while, especially when I'm on the road, I really enjoy a burger and fries as much as the next person. read more

Of all fast food burger chain, I like BK the most cos it's flame broiled. I hate fried burgers! Unfortunately there are so few BKs in Pasadena area. I only get a BK double or triple burger when I go see my USC KECK doctors across the street. I rarely use drive thru. The last three times I used the kiosk to order. Unfortunately BK Kiosk does not allow you to ask for extra mayo. But this nice sweet and efficient guy named Gabriel is always so very helpful ! I don't expect excellent service at fast food chains, but Gabriel was consistently professional, efficient and friendly even when there are long line waiting for him to take their orders. Thank you, Gabriel for making my visit so pleasant read more

This location is really good now. Food is consistently good and fast. Always use the App to get the crown points.

Employee's are nice even when busy. Drive-thru really busy during my visit, so I went inside and it's pretty warm inside for some reason. Plenty of social type distancing plexiglass in place read more

Burger King - In store - Burgers Near Me - Pasadena, California

Not again! Why did I come here again? A simple order whopper and onion rings. No cars in the take out line, just me. I ordered and drove up to the window to pay and depart. I drove up and there was no one at the window for minutes. Several minutes late a person appeared but didn't acknowledge my presence. I saw him taking several orders for the cars behind me. Still not acknowledging my presence at the head of the line. He was walking around doing stuff. Finally after a long wait he came to the window to complete the transaction. Hastily grabbed the bag and left a little aggravated. Got home and found the wrong contents. It was too late to go back and give them hell. So I ate the food they gave me and it was so awful. Never again. read more

Stopped by here for a quick breakfast. There was a person sitting outside. When I tried to walk in he started to tell me about wanting some door. I told him that I didn't have any cash and he started to scream profanities at me. I was going to buy him a meal too. When I got inside the man followed me in and got water. I told the staff but they didn't do anything. He came back in later and tried to get soda but a staff member stopped him and he started to scream at her. Meanwhile, I ate my meal. My hash browns were totally cold. When I was leaving the man was still there and he screamed at me as I left. read more

This morning I decide to get a Croissant because I remembered that Burger King Had the best one's.. but today I'm so disappointed. No ham or sausage? Neither cheese Nasty, cold and Not coming back.. read more

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Permanently closed. I came by at 8 PM, the doors were locked and there was no one inside. I guess it's time to go to McDonalds. Don't waste your time coming here. read more

Great service! Friendly and efficient!! Managed is awesome and store is always clean!! . Whenever I come in. They are very accommodating and know just what I want. They truly do a great job! read more

Didn't even have the option to order. Cashier had an attitude and did not help. Manager did not want to help either. I understand now that the rating are 2.5. Basically was told to leave. read more

Was in the area, needed a quick meal. Walked into Burger King and ordered a children's cheeseburger, medium fries and coke to go. It was quick and each employee was helpful and polite. But the biggest surprise was just how good my cheeseburger was. I don't usually go to fast food places but guess I just found my favorite place to find a delicious cheeseburger and fries. Now I understand the long lines. read more

Just tried their King Fish sandwich. To be honest, I don't like the burgers at Burger King, but the King Fish sandwich is pretty tasty.