Delicious burger! Juicy, flavorful, soft buns. This is what they do and really all they do at this yakiniku place during lunch time. Great service. Option to sit at the counter which makes it easier for solo diners. Food came out hot and pretty fast. The place seemed a little dated but nonetheless looked clean enough. Limited parking during busy lunch hours so come here off-peak times! read more

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This has long been one of my family's favorite places to enjoy burgers in town. We've been coming here since the very first location on Amana Street. The burgers are always delicious, and we've made many memories here over the years. I even celebrated my graduation with my family here, and the owner has always been incredibly warm and friendly. I still remember him greeting us from the back after we finished eating and made time to chat with us which I appreciate. That's why writing this review is honestly difficult. I spent the whole day debating whether to post this because I've always loved this place, but I left yesterday feeling deeply disappointed and heartbroken. Yesterday's experience was very different from what we've come to expect. We arrived before 1:30 PM, placed our order around 1:40 PM, and didn't receive our food until after 2:10 PM--over 30 minutes later. I completely understand that Saturdays are busy and delays happen. What hurt more was seeing several customers who arrived after us, and even ordered after us, receive their food first. There was even a group we chatted with who came in after us, ordered after us, got their food before us, and were almost finished eating while we were still waiting. Being left there without any explanation made me feel overlooked, and I honestly couldn't help feeling hurt and wondering whether we were being discriminated because we looked different. We've lived here for over eight years, and our family has always tried to be respectful and supportive of the local community. Maybe that's part of why this experience affected me so deeply. I may be wrong, and I truly hope I am, but I couldn't help leaving with a feeling of being discriminated against. The service from the beginning also felt very unlike our previous experiences. When we arrived and said we wanted to order takeout, the server did not give us a menu. We had to look for one ourselves. She walked away and started doing something else without saying anything to us. In the past, staff were always welcoming, handed us menus, and gave us time to decide. What made it more disappointing was that after we finally received our order, there was no acknowledgment or apology. I noticed the server apologizing to other customers, especially Japanese customers (I understand some Japanese), which honestly made the experience even more upsetting for me. I truly hate writing this because this place means a lot to my family. Maybe this was just one bad day, and I sincerely hope it was, because we've loved Carl Oji for years. I also want to say I'm sorry to the owner. When we were leaving, he shouted "thank you" to us like he always does, and I couldn't bring myself to reply. Maybe it will take me some time before I'm ready to come back after this experience. I truly hope things improve because this place has been special to my family for a long time, and that's exactly why this hurt so much. read more

If you know, you KNOW-- Carl he's famous for THE burger: "The One" Snake River Farms American Wagyu, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onion, jalapeño, special sauce... basically the one you won't stop thinking about Also tried: Wagyu cheeseburger w/ jalapeño Chili burger Kimchee burger Chili fries No beef here... just BEEF done right read more

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Went to visit Carl and his crew for lunch today and the very Best Smash burger and fries in the islands! Just had the simple deluxe cheese burger, and basket of fries. Carl even took time out to say hi, even thought they were busy busy today. Thanks again! read more

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Located on Young Street and it was pretty hard to find, because the sign was so small and on the ground, and the Japanese B.B. Q Yoshi's dominates the building, finding out it is the same owners just serving buffet types of food items. We found parking in the lot they also have public street parking. I had the Classic Cheeseburger & my wife had the same with a basket of crinkle cut French fries, which the cheeseburger was good it had cheese and diced onions and diced pickles with a special sauce. The crinkle cut French fries came out hot and crispy and was very good. My daughter and boyfriend had the OG 3 Deluxe Cheeseburger and a basket of crinkle cut French fries and they had onions and tomatoes with diced onions and diced pickles with a special sauce and they also enjoyed their choice. They have restroom one for men and one for women. The burgers are juicy and need to ask for extra napkin. Service was friendly, but they were very busy and couldn't pay much attention to the tables. read more

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We're a burger-loving family, so when my brother was visiting, my son and I decided to try Carl OG3 Burger Shop together with him. First thing to note: the burger concept operates inside a Japanese restaurant that's closed during the day. From a business standpoint, that's actually pretty smart -- shared kitchen space makes sense. However, as someone with a food allergy, I do wish that had been clearer beforehand. Cross-contact is something I always have to think about, and unfortunately the fries made me feel a little sick afterward (likely due to shared fryer oil with shrimp). Now for the food. Overall, it was okay -- not bad, but not something that stood out. The biggest issue for me was seasoning. The burger patty really needed more salt. A little extra seasoning would have made a significant difference in flavor. Structurally, it also struggled a bit. There was a noticeable puddle of what looked like water mixed with their special sauce at the bottom of the basket, which caused the bottom bun to become soggy. That made the last few bites unpleasant. The fries themselves were solid -- basic crinkle fries, salted well, crispy, and no major complaints there. Nothing particularly special, but dependable. Service-wise, our server was kind and seemed to be doing her best. She didn't speak English fluently, which made confirming allergens a bit tricky, but she was patient and polite. That said, multitasking appeared to be a challenge. We waited quite a while before being told we could seat ourselves, and other guests who came in after us experienced the same delay. It was also quite cold inside (we were dressed casually), so something to keep in mind if you run cold. I ordered hot water, and since they don't have mugs, it was served in a small soup bowl -- which I actually appreciated and had no issue with. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it also wasn't one we plan to repeat. With better seasoning, improved moisture control on the burger build, and clearer allergen communication, this place could easily improve. For now, it's a three-star experience for us. read more

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First time here. My cousin said you haft to try ( the one ). So I did, it was absolutely delicious! Best burger I've had so far. Fry's were hot and good. I will be back next week to try a different style burger. read more

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Food: ordered the wagyu cheese burger and fries. This was a solid smash burger, nice and fatty with a toasted bun. In hindsight I should've ordered the double which I think would be the right amount of beefiness. Service: We on a weekday so it was pretty empty and the food came out quickly. Ambiance: its located inside Yakiniku Yoshi so it smells like meat and smoke. Price: it does cost a little more since the meat is american wagyu from snake river farms. I'd say its worth it for a premium quality burger. read more

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I love me a good smash burger. I didn't make it to my go to spot this year, so I thought I'd try something different. Carl Og3 is an interesting concept! Burger joint during the day, and a Japanese barbecue restaurant at night. There's a small parking lot in front and street parking too. Friendly greeting, and I was seated at the bar. I ordered a wagyu cheeseburger deluxe and added bacon. It did take a while, but it was worth it! Delicious juicy burger with fresh lettuce and tomato. Some burgers come out greasy, and granted I do like some like that, but this one was really good without that. This is a great place to come to. Most of the customers came in and ate, a little conversation, and left. There was one woman who insisted on talking loudly on her phone. read more

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I'm so glad we stopped by because these burgers were so delicious!! I had some coworkers talking sooo highly about this place and how they wanted them again. They kept talking about them so I went to try. We both got The One burger and I'm so happy we did!! I was just going to try the cheeseburger because I wasn't sure about all the extra ingredients but I decided to give it a shot anyway and I'm so happy I did! It's the perfect blend of everything delicious and they all work so well together. Right now, I can't wait to go back again now too!! Also, we went right before Christmas which is why our buns are red and green (I'm assuming). So cute!!! The bread was also so soft and delicious. AND, it was juicy without being too messy. How did they do all that?? We had no trouble parking even though it's a little lot. We walked up to a Japanese restaurant and weren't sure if it was the right place, but there was a sign and a guy outside who said to go in. Everyone was so friendly. I loved everything and can't wait to go back! Mmmmm. read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - The One (during Christmas!) - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I believe the messier the burger, the better it tastes. And this burger was MESSY. I ordered The One and there's a lot of toppings on there with bold flavors but the sauce helps to tie it all together. Definitely an enjoyable experience. Service was quick and friendly as well. My only complaint is that the parking lot is pretty tiny so you need to get lucky or find street parking. They are only open for lunch since it seems they share the space - otherwise I would come way more often read more

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Stumbled upon this place looking for lunch. Wonderful smash burger!! Got the cheeseburger and fries. It came out hot and fresh. The burger was soft juicy but crispy at the edges. Will be back for sure!! Also, what a good idea for using the bbq yoshi restaurant for this spot! read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Listen, I enjoy a burger as much as the next guy. Dabbled in many smash burgers throughout the years, but this one takes it. Can't believe the best burger I ever had at a joint that becomes a Japanese BBQ at night. We came on a Wednesday afternoon and the place was empty. Couple of online orders came and left, but other than that we had the place all to ourselves. Takes a minute for the food to come out, but its understandable when there's few staff and every order is made fresh to order. I got the wagyu cheeseburger deluxe. SOOO JUICY. The patty is made from their premium wagyu beef and is covered in their tangy signature sauce. The fix-ins (lettuce, pickles, etc) are all fresh and compliment the burger well. The bun is also fluffy and sweet I never had anything like it on a burger, easily one of my favorite parts. If I were to ever redo the order, I would just double up the patties because you truly can never get enough of it. Prepare for a messy burger because the sauce gets everywhere, but sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. I had no shame in it, I would be buried with this goodness. Also their fries are so good too. Crinkle cut are my personal least fav cut of fries but something about these were so good. They're so crispy and seasoned to perfection. Great add-on to the burger. read more

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Happened to see their sign driving by and was surprised because I thought they were in Waikiki but I guess they moved in with BBQ Yoshi. The parking lot is pretty small and has about 6 stalls I think. The burgers were delicious! And the fries I selected extra crispy and they delivered! Although they are very salty but they have an option to check off if you don't want salt which is great! read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - The classic cheeseburger (double) with fries - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Wow, what great burgers! It is like a popup at BBQ Yoshi on Young street at lunch time. Nice clean place with super friendly Japanese vide service and food. We had The One burger, the Wagyu Cheese burger and fries; to be honest The One tasted better than the wagyu, so next time I can save the money and skip the wagyu. Overall, they are not cheap but oh so yummy. Service is excellent and prompt, as expected from any Japanese establishments! My problem is the parking; we were the only two customers in the store on a weekday, but the parking is already full at 11:30 am; it is a small weird shape lot, it is really hard to navigate with all the cars parking over the lines and crooked. Why are these cars even there when the restaurant is practically empty??? read more

A friend of mine recommended this place for lunch and I had no idea what it was all about. Never heard of it. So often we went and boy were the burgers tasty. I got the OG Smashburger with an extra patty and that was quite satisfying. The patty could've used a little more salt, but overall I enjoyed it very much. My friend got the kimchi Smashburger and that too was delicious. Just be prepared to get a little messy. And be sure to order a basket of fries to share. The service service was great and things weren't too busy when we got there a little after 12:30 PM. There is parking available in the front, otherwise you'll have to find street parking in the area. This place pops up inside BBQ Yoshi, so if you dine in, you'll be eating at yakiniku tables. This place is definitely a treat, and the prices are reasonable. I'll definitely be back. read more

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The one, has got to be my top smashburger right now. Fries are just ok. Service and takeout on the slower side, so i'd recommend ordering takeout least 1.5 hrs ahead. read more

Great tasting grass fed and Wagyu smash burgers!!! Crispy crinkle fries is perfect! Even the hamburger buns is tasty! Best to preorder or you might have to wait at least 20min. Parking can be a challenge and is right in front of the restaurant or street parking. There's no sign but it's inside the Japanese BBQ Yoshi restaurant. You won't be disappointed and will come back again like I did! read more

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This is the best burger I've had ever. If you haven't had it this is it. It's a must try , meat is very fresh , clean ingredients. Fries are made and cut fresh made to order. The burger buns I just can't describe it , you gotta try it for yourself. Meat just melts in your mouth. Online ordering is preferred. Good service as well. Very very clean restaurant. read more

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Their signature burger with the tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, and special sauce was worth the visit - easily one of my favorite burger stops on O'ahu that I'd recommend people check out - Miguel Morales Photography read more

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I arrived at a peak time. Was told politely that there would be a bit of a wait because the kitchen was backed up because of the volume of previous orders. I appreciated the honesty and the heads up. At least I know they weren't sacrificing quality. When it did come out, it was hot, fresh and I was salivating. Crispy, krinkle fries was good. I got "The One". Burger was very tasty. Great balance. Spicy, creamy, and gooey. Burger had a nice crust and bun was nicely toasted. I enjoyed this place. Will definitely return. Oh and service was very nice and friendly. read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - "The One" burger - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had the Wagyu burger and it was so good. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. You can really taste the quality of the meat. One of the best burgers I've had -- would absolutely order it again. read more

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Waited too long for 2 burgers and an order of chili fries. To add insult to injury, the party of three that got seated way after us got their food before we did! What the heck?!?! Not returning - food was not worth the wait. read more

The food here is so so good!! We got the burger with the Umami mayo and then the classic and both were so juicy and seasoned, the buns were soft and fresh. The service was also great and everything came out so fast! read more

The best burger I've ever had was in Nara, Japan. But I have to say, after trying The One here in Honolulu, I might have to change my mind. I don't think we would have ever found this place had it not been for our local friend on the island. He knows all the good spots! It's basically a Japanese burger shop in the daytime and a Japanese BBQ place at night. But this isn't just your ordinary burger - there is just flavor after flavor after flavor! The One is their signature Burger and it will not disappoint. It's 100% premium American wagyu beef, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onion, and their special sauce on a soft, chewy, fluffy bun. Oh, and their fries! So crispy, so potato-y, it was the best crinkle fries in history. Try The One basket fries and share it with your crew. So good! The sweet Japanese lady in charge of this hamburger goodness is so sweet, attentive and proud of her menu. We ate here twice on our 7 day trip, and can't wait to come back to have it again! Come and get it! To be honest, I kind of wanted to gate keep this place, so it isn't overrun with tourists. Honestly, I might delete this post later. If you found this review - lucky you! read more

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YUMMMMM!!!!! I was in a meeting nearby, so I appreciated that we could place an order, specify pickup time and pay all online. I ordered a classic cheeseburger. My friend ordered the wagyu cheeseburger. After seeing her burger, I thought, I am getting that tomorrow!! You are able to customize your burger, too. So, I did go back to try the wagyu. So glad I did! It was fantastic! I'm just sad that I rarely go into town, because I'd probably eat here every week! read more

I was told by a friend that these are the best burgers on island. I finally found some time on a weekday lunch to be able to try some, and I'm glad I did! My friend and I shared the one and cheeseburger deluxe with a basket of fries. These burgers were mean, and I'm glad we shared to get a taste of both types of burgers. I don't really know how to describe the ones, but it was bursting with flavor and has a spicy touch to it. The cheeseburger deluxe was good to enjoy a classic burger. We came for a later lunch, so there was parking in their lot. I could definitely see it getting crowded during lunch time though. Our server was super nice and helpful. I will definitely be coming back here! I wish they had longer hours for when their burgers are sold though! read more

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had to get the server's attention to order -- after waiting for him for 15 minutes to check on us The server didn't bring the water and our sodas until the burgers came out; he wasn't even aware of us not having even water We didn't get our food for 50 minutes after we ordered If they don't have enough staff, they shouldn't have dine-in service Although the burgers are good, will never go back Even some people had to wait to pay for a long time at the register. read more

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BBQ Yoshi is so good, so I knew Carl Og3 burgers were going to be outstanding. The concept- a lunchtime burger pop up. Same location as BBQ Yoshi, just during the day time. They have a small menu of options. The burger is just perfect. Smash burger that's so juicy and full of flavor. They know how to do their meats! Great fries too. Ordering is easy to do online. I would plan ahead as it takes a little bit of time to prepare. There is parking in their lot. read more

We wanted a smash burger for lunch, so we had to decide between trying some place new or going to our usual place, The D****. One of the guys heard good things about Carl OG3 so he placed our order online and went to pick it up. Haha, he went to the location on Amana Street and learned that Carl OG3 moved to Young St. They now occupy space within Japanese B.B.Q. Yoshi on Young Street, behind what I still call the First Interstate Building. He brought back our food but by the time he returned, my burger was at room temperature and the fries were not crispy. Those two are on us, not the restaurant. Three of us ordered "The One", a Snake River Farms 100% premium American wagyu beef patty, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onion, jalapeno, & special sauce in a soft bun ($14.49). We each added an order of fries ($2.99). The fourth person ordered The Classic Cheeseburger ($8.99) and fries ($2.99). Our thoughts: Those of us that ordered "The One" thought that the tomato bacon jam and slices of jalapeno overwhelmed the meat. We couldn't taste the Wagyu beef. We opined that a second patty was needed to offset the intense flavors of the toppings, but that would increase the price to $20.99. The person that ordered The Classic Cheeseburger liked his sandwich; he gave Carl OG3 a rating of 4; I rated it 3. When one compares The Classic Cheeseburger and fries from Carl OG3 versus a similar order from The D***, the cost tips in favor of Carl OG3 significantly, $11.89 versus $16. Are we willing to drive to pick up burgers versus a 5-minute walk? That question remains unanswered ... read more

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Great burgers. Lots of choices reasonable prices. Decent parking. Pleasant service. read more

We came here for a late lunch and we were pretty amazed with how great the burgers are! My friend and I both ordered the wagyu cheeseburger deluxe and shared a basket of fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful! It was dripping a lot because of how juicy it was haha. It was seasoned nicely and overall just a great smash burger. The fries were crinkle cut and they were nice and crispy. The service was a bit slow but that's because there was only one server. But he did a great job trying to attend to all tables since the restaurant was pretty full! He even checked up on us a lot to ask how we were doing so that was nice. I would definitely come here again! read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - Wagyu cheeseburgers deluxe and a basket of fries - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We got there after the lunch crowd. There was only one person waiting on tables, bussing the tables and cashiering. Very nice boy and very polite even though he was the only one. Cute quaint restaurant. May 10 tables. So it's a burger joint during the day and a tepanyaki at night. Burgers was so yummy hubby had the OG3 cheese burger and I went with the wagyu cheese burger. You gotta get the OG3 fries I really like the mural on the wall in the parking lot. It's so pretty Parking lot holds maybe 6 to 7 cars. It was our town adventure for the day read more

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Carl and Sean/Shaun/Shawn were closed for Super Bowl Sunday (I missed the IG memo)c but they were SO kind to accommodate me and my friends for a to-go order when we swung by in hopes of dining in. We didn't order a couple of burgers either, we ordered 6 burgers and they provided. The Wagyu cheeseburger deluxe is my absolutely favorite and too good to pass up if you have the opportunity to try it! It is easy to miss since there is no sign that says Carl Og3 Burger Shop; instead, they share the space with Japanese BBQ Yoshi (who operates at night), so don't drive pass these amazing chefs and delicious burger joint! read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - OUTSIDE OF CARL OG3 BURGER! (Shared space with Japanese BBQ Yoshi!) - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow, such a SOLID burger place! Dropped by during work to pick up lunch and there were quite a bit of people inside so getting my burger took a while. The staff is super friendly and took my order relatively quickly so I sat at the bar to wait a bit. It looks like the inside is a Japanese bbq place and even though it was a smidge packed, it was pretty quiet. I ordered the fried kimchee burger and added an egg (yes, in this economy) and a basket of fries. The fries were still hot and crispy by the time I got home but the burger. The BURGER. I know when I have a proper burger when I have to break out a proper hunch to eat the burger. It's so soft and juicy and the flavors were absolutely on point. The bun was nice and soft, the patty and the cheese were so good, the kimchee brought just the right amount of spice and acidity, and the egg tied it all together. Will definitely be back to get more burgers but will order in advance next time! read more

Carl Og3 Burger Shop - Fried kimchee cheeseburger with basket fries - Burgers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time going here and I was confused by the exterior of the burger shop since it didn't seem like a burger shop. I was crvaing for a burger and saw this place on Google Maps. Thankfully, I saw the burger shop sign on an a-frame in front of the shop which let me know I was at the right spot. Please also keep in the mind that the shop hours listed in front of the shop are inaccurate and that the hours of operation you find online (such as on Yelp) are correct. :) Wagyu cheeseburger ($11.99): Smashburger with diced onions, American cheese, pickles, sauce, and fluffy, buttery buns. The single patty was just enough to make me full. The burger itself was not overly oily or greasy at all. I'm not personally a fan of pickles usually but the pickles went well with the burger and I ended up eating it! Gotta be one of the best smashburgers I've had so far. The OG3 Style Fries were awesome as is with all the toppings it had. My favorite part was the tangy sauce on top of it. I wish I knew what the sauce was made of. However, it does feel like there's a lot of flavors going on at the same time when eating those fries and the burger I ordered. I'll probably just get the burger and regular fries next time. Although... I would definitely order both the og3 style fries *and* the wagyu cheeseburger if I'm feeling hungover haha. Overall, it's interesting to see how a burger shop operates in a yakiniku-looking restaurant. I love that there's ample settings for groups and that it doesn't get too packed inside. The only "negative" is that parking can be tight but I have nothing negative to say about the establishment itself. read more

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Very good burger. Hard to find because only have a small sign in front of their door. No street signage visible. At night it's a Japanese eatery so they share space. Burger was very tasty and chili fries were very good. Tried the waygu burger but not sure it's worth the price. Next time I'll try the double regular and write another column on comparison. If you're a burger fiend, give this place a shot. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

OG3 Burger became popular. With popularity came more volume of people. However seems like they didn't hire more kitchen staff to keep up with the deman. Note: My updated review is not base on 1x experience but at least 5x of consistency waiting at least 60 mins for my order. With this said, EXPECT TO WAIT 60 MINS FOR YOUR ORDER. DINE-IN OR TAKE OUT. read more

The burgers here are absolutely to die for! They are so juicy and the pickles are amazing. That being said, the fries are painfully over-salted, and I'm usually a big fan of excessively salty fries. My fries were cold by the time I finished trying to knock the mountain of salt off of them both times I ordered from here. Keep up the great work on the burgers but please chill out with the salt on the fries. All love, just want to be able to give this place 5 stars next time! read more

I woke up one morning with a craving for a hamburger and fries, but something better than what the fast food chains offer. My Foodie Buddy suggested we go to Carl OG3 Burger Shop on Young Street. At lunchtime the cozy space is a casual burger joint, and at night it turns into a Japanese Yakiniku eatery. I discovered that Carl OG3 (pronounced "Ojisan") is Burger Heaven! I ordered the Classic Cheeseburger and my Buddy had the Kaheka Smash Burger. My cheeseburger was simple but totally awesome! Buddy's Kaheka smash burger was made with a combination of ground beef mixed with bits of Portuguese sausage (!) and pressed into a thin patty on the grill until its edges were charred crisp. We agreed that we had to come back to try the Kim Chee burger and some of the OG3 burgers made with Wagyu beef. If you like crispy golden brown crinkle cut fries hot from the kitchen, don't forget to order that too. Their fries are exceptionally delicious and seasoned perfectly. Our server was first rate - professional and friendly. He handled the busy lunch crowd calmly and efficiently. Can't wait to return for my next heavenly burger! read more