This month of August, Flame Broiler has been celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering rewards members a deal each week of the month. I redeemed the first two weeks' deals at the location *on* Lakewood, which I must specify^ is in Long Beach. For this third week, I redeemed the offer at the Flame Broiler *in* Lakewood. Notice how I inserted asterisks about each preposition before "Lakewood"? Don't get them confused, especially since the two locations are quite different despite being quite close to each other. The Lakewood Flame Broiler recently updated their front signage so it looks more modern and appealing than the quaint signage of yesteryear. Hopefully, that has attracted more customers, and hopefully, that is a sign of an upgrade at this Flame Broiler. Upgrade in one regard, but a downgrade in another, unfortunately. The Week 3 offer was 30% off a chicken or tofu bowl during Happy Hour, which is from 2 to 5 PM. I made it to this location at about 4:30 PM on Thursday, and right before I entered, I noticed a sign by the front door advertising their Happy Hour special of a free 20 oz beverage with purchase of any bowl or plate; this special was valid all day on weekends, but only from 2 to 5 PM on weekdays. And it just so happened to coincide with that other Happy Hour deal! So could I get both Happy Hour deals simultaneously?! When I entered, there were just a couple of customers inside eating at a table by the right wall. There wasn't any employee at the front, but once she saw me come in, Jackeline came out to take my order. I told her I was intending to use the 30% off Happy Hour deal from the 30th anniversary month long promo, but asked if I could also get the free drink since I was planning to get a chicken bowl. After Jackeline applied my reward at the register, she was able to ring up the free drink for me. Yay! She was also happy enough to offer me each of their five sauces, which would have normally incurred an upcharge at other locations, but not here! I asked her how long I'd have to wait, and she said less than 5 minutes. No joke, by the time I filled my cup and inserted the straw, she told me my order was ready! Loved how quick it was! But I didn't love how the sweet sesame dressing cup had opened while I was driving home, so when I opened my takeout bag, it was a mess inside! If they had taken an extra 5 seconds to properly secure their sauce cups, I would have been more satisfied. Same with the lid of the bowl; the tab of the lid wasn't lined up with the bowl, so it made opening the lid of the bowl more difficult than it should have been. Nevertheless, the bowl tasted good, especially with the other four sauces I was given. I didn't like how the chicken was dried out, but perhaps that is the norm here at Flame Broiler, especially when you order to go. Luckily, with the abundance of sauces you can get at Flame Broiler, you can easily forget about how dry that chicken is and enjoy the rest of the bowl! I thought Jackeline's service was pretty good when she was ringing me up. About as good as Jennifer from my initial review. I had not seen the sweet sesame dressing before, but she was gracious enough to show me a sample while explaining that it was more of a salad dressing. Kind of odd, but that's because Flame Broiler recently added a salad to their menu: Chicken Avocado Salad. From what I could tell, the sweet sesame dressing had a liquid texture closer to that of a vinaigrette, but creamier. Unfortunately, since that sauce had spilled inside my bag, I didn't get a chance to try it. Next time, hopefully? Also, please note the (non-30th anniversary) Happy Hour deal varies from location to location. At the Long Beach location I went to previously, the Happy Hour deal was a chicken bowl and a 20 oz drink for $9.99, which is kind of similar, but not quite the same. Overall, I still recommend patronizing this Flame Broiler in Lakewood. If they take the extra time to carefully secure the lids onto the bowls and sauce cups, I'm sure they could earn 5 stars from anyone else. For now, I'm leaving this rating as 4 stars. ^ I had to specify because there are also two Flame Broiler locations on Lakewood in the City of Downey. Try not to get them all confused! lol read more

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Since the remodeling and the change of management, everything has improved. The decor is modern and elegant, and the dining area seems more spacious. The food is served faster, but it tastes better! The service is a huge upgrade from before--more attentive, more courteous. I ordered takeout today at the Lakewood location, and I saw the owner himself taking photos of the remodeled store. He told me that this is the first store that has the new look. I congratulated him on the improvement. read more

Flame Broiler - Newly remodeled and under new franchise management - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

service here is so friendly! plates are huge portion sizes for around ~$17-18. this location is kept very clean and has plenty of parking. read more

Flame Broiler - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

Best chicken bowl location I've been to. The staff is always nice, store is clean, and the food fresh. Here almost weekly now.

flaming broiler in Lakewood: a chicken bowl with lesson $10 true it's $10 more depending if you want add-ons this is ridiculous. I used to go to flame broiler Manhattan Beach and it wasn't this expensive so prepare yourself. They also see don't provide you with any sauces or utensils. Prepare to spend more on yourself getting your extras. #WillNeverGoAgain. read more

Flame Broiler - Rice and veggies $9 and change! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

This is my 2nd time at this location and it's my go to as it's omw to work! I always come here at opening to grab lunch for the day. Super clean nice remodel and the workers are attentive. I even got a coupon for a FREE bowl for my next visit. Comes in handy. I appreciate! Keep it up and definitely stop by for lunch/ dinner. read more

This isn't the first they messed up my order. I've ordered from here previously and they don't pay attention to details read more

Flame Broiler - I clearly ordered Steak Bulgogi Bowl and green onions... only to find out they messed up my order, again! This isn't the first. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

It smells bad in the store, kinda like musty clothes Food tasted sour, refunded me and gave me a new plate Service is good read more

I have been coming here for years and never have I waited as long as I did today. The slow pace. The lack of urgency by the cook. Just terrible. I have been to Flame Broilers all around SoCal and this has to be my worst experience of all of them. You come here for a fast, healthy meal. Instead I got a nonchalant service. Not to add the 7-9 people that came in after me who are still waiting. The prices are stupid expensive for what it is nowadays and to have to wait in excess of 15 minutes for this is ridiculous. I won't be back any time soon. This sucked! I was offered a cup of water while I waited to be fair to the lady running the register. Not enough to overcome the experience. read more

Food was good. Staff was nice. Greeted me when I walked in. I didn't dine in so I can't say much on in drining service.

Stopped by Flame Broiler for a Friday lunch, the restaurant was impeccable & very clean! The staff member Cody gave awesome customer service, I appreciated it so much! read more

Flame Broiler - Chicken Avocado Salad & Half & Half Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

This is one of those "get in/get out" meals. Nothing fancy and the place is total utilitarian. There is one person at the counter that takes your order. Pretty simple. How's the food? You don't come here for the choices. Meat, rice and veggies. How big would you like that serving? This is a great place after a long week. No big choices to make and the food isn't bad. read more

Two really nice gentleman helped me today, one of them accidentally gave me a mini bowl instead of a regular and then just gave me another regular one for free! Really nice people :) read more

The food is fresh! but the girl at the register has awful customer service at this location.

I was in the area and needed a quick take-out order. This was actually my first time ever at a Flame Broiler restaurant and I didn't know what to expect. In the end, they give you options on the size of the order, the base (rice or brown rice), choice of meat, and limited options of vegetables, so I just went with the basic choices. Because of COVID, everything was bare empty as most other restaurants. The server/cashier was decent but since it was my first time, it took a while for me to decide and look around the menu. I knew she just wanted me to place the order and for me to leave. What really disappointed me was the quality of the food. I ordered the plate size with brown rice, chicken, and vegetables. I'm not sure if it's a good thing that the grilled chicken tasted like burnt charcoal and masked the rotten-ness of the vegetables. The veggies looked and tasted as if it were a couple of days old, laying out there at room temperature. The serving size was decent but to get the most out of your money; I asked and realized that you could replace the vegetables/fruit servings with more rice (in case you need to be extra full). The cost was around $11 for that one plate and for something that I had to throw away half of because of the expired vegetables. This will be my first and last time at any Flame Broiler. I am disappointed. read more

YOSHI at the front register was awesome! It was my first time at flame broiler and he aided me with choosing my order and was very nice and friendly. If you want good service and good food flame broiler on candlewood is the place to be ! read more

I ordered two half and half plates to go. Chicken and beef were super dry. Not to thrilled.

Flame broiler located in candlewood in the city of Lakewood right across the street from Lakewood mall is restaurant has plenty of parking pretty fast efficient plenty of seats to eat inside indoor so the food is poke chicken bowls good they have deals they're safe and they take care of their with the post to do the food was fast and easy to get to staff is friendly read more

Flame Broiler - Bowls here are yummy - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

i walked in for a quick late lunch. the place was empty and i think i know why. there were no employees at the register, a girl who looked about 10 yrs old filling sauces nearby, and 2 guys on the line through the window. i stood there almost 10 min: no greeting, no let me get someone to help you, no nothing. the line guys both made eye contact but didn't say anything. after standing there being ignored for a while, i got annoyed. between the laconic employees and the nagging feeling that i was witnessing illegal child labor, i left. won't be back - not only to this flame broiler but maybe others. haven't decided. read more

I've been to so many Flame Broiler locations, sometimes they can be a hit or miss, just depends on who is back there cooking the food. This one is located in Lakewood close to the gym I go to, making it very convenient to get a healthy-ish meal in after. I gotta say, this one is one of the better ones near Long Beach - the chicken is always cooked just right! Compared to other locations, sometimes the chicken isn't marinated enough or is burnt, or the portion of the chicken is too small. This location will always be my go to whenever I want Flame Broiler & never disappoints. read more

I've always heard of flame broiler but never went. I had take out a few days ago. Super mediocre. Beef mediocre, vegetables, boring, rice, well it's rice. But it's a teriyaki sauce that is really terrible. It has way too much Carol syrup in it! Phony teriyaki sauce read more

I have to be honest, I come here for the magic sauce! We buy bottles to use at home on our steak and chicken. My dad and sister love the bowls. I'm not as big of a fan. read more

Went to grab some diner with my wife and brought it home .. the worst, dry combo bowl I've ever had .. I would not recommend this place to anyone . What a waste of my money read more

Fast and friendly service, clean space. Review based on at least 10 visits. Always satisfied.

The food is awesome. If you want to well balance meal, you can get in and get out quick. , the employees are very pleasant always with a small face they greet me. I'm very happy going to this particular flame roller. I've never had a problem nor have I ever felt uncomfortable going there. I recommend this flame Baller five stars and it's always clean and neat read more

I remember seeing the Flame Broiler name, but had never been to one. So after taking care of business at the credit unit next door, I decided to give it a try. The interior is bright and pretty clean. An employee walked through to clean tables a couple times while we were there. Nice that they were staying on top of it! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=yIL-0VlCaWoMxT9eSfZ9qQ SERVICE: Order, pay and pick up at the counter when they call your number. The employees I spoke with were friendly and informative about the items they offer. Food came out of the kitchen in a normal - reasonable amount of time. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=JkrxM9DDPXEid87IOOYQ_g After you pick up your order, get your utensils, napkins and different sauces at the condiment station. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=L_SQSEWjXaFOtmFlPD5m1Q FOOD: The menu isn't huge, but they do have many different options. 3 different sizes, 5 protein options, white or brown rice, half & half bowl, vegetables, etc. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=rT2C4UG6GLEyfGBD21kZ4g https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=4V2A_75h7Q7FgheHKzDmWg https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=ClZNzCC4N-Rdfm_ylFNdZQ We ordered a chicken bowl over brown rice ($6.65) and a chicken & beef half & half over white rice ($7.25). The chicken bowl had a really good flavor and the brown rice was perfectly cooked. However, I'm sad to say the problem is the chicken. It was SO overcooked and chewy that I assumed it was white meat. But when I asked, I was very surprised to learn it was thigh (dark) meat, REALLY?!? Damn, if the dark meat is THIS overcooked, I can't imagine how "cardboard like" the white meat ($1.25 up charge) would be! WOW! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=Eo-y4g0WzacxPpp_WPFNMA Chicken/beef half & half bowl. Same tasty but overcooked chicken. The beef had a good flavor too, but this "Angus beef" was also overcooked, chewy and dry-dry-dry! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/flame-broiler-lakewood?select=FOyZiBZnZx2hVlCMFuw4Hw OVERALL: Pretty clean restaurant, nice informative staff, good flavor, but the proteins were REALLY overcooked. NOTE to Flame Broiler: I know the health department has certain temp requirements, but you really do NOT need to kill the meat *again* when cooking it! A very generous 3 stars, even though I doubt I'll be back. read more

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By far the most disgusting experience!!! I legit had pubes or a hair ball in my food! read more

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In a nutshell: Meat-on-rice bowl style eating next to a Togo's and Five Guys across from Lakewood Center Mall. I've eaten Flame Broiler before, an it's not bad. I'd equate it to Yoshinoya because the dishes are similar: chicken or beef (and now angus steak) on top of rice with veggies or no veggies. However the main differences are that the bowls are smaller, you can get brown rice, and the meat quality is better, or at least it tastes better. My only gripe: NO SPOONS!!! I was in Filipino American dining hell!! I digress... Parking 4/5 Plenty in this strip mall. Ambience 4/5 Well lit and very clean. Lots of open space between the register and the tables to allow for a line and carry out orders. Two stations for utensils and sauce...smart. Wait time 5/5 Food comes out fast. Service 4/5 No complaints here. Staff are nice, and there's always someone cleaning the countertops and tables. Food 4/5 The Works - A- Chicken and beef on brown rice with veggies. Good charbroiled flavor, and the magic and hot-hot sauces were a nice compliment. My only complaint is that I chewed on a couple chicken bones. No bueno but $h!t happens. Overall 4/5 There aren't a lot of mildly healthy options in this area, so I'm glad they opened here. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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I've dined at other flame broilers before and I really don't know why I keep coming back to this place? lol. I suppose it's the fact that it's supposed to be a healthier option to fast food? Anyways... I say that because I always feel so underwhelmed when I visit these places. There's not much to the entree's. It's just meet and rice. Even when I have their bowls with added green onion, avocado and their sauces I'm left feeling very unsatisfied. The food has no flavor! That's for every Flame Broiler. I guess it's just not for me... The location is well kept and the staff is nice and fast so it's a nice location if you do like this stuff lol. read more

Flame Broiler - Half chicken and beef bowl over white rice with added avocado and green onion. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

Overall, good food. I've never had a complaint until now. A little, but important one. I asked for extra onion. Now I wish I would've asked for them on the side. Some pieces looked dried out, like it had been refrigerated too long. Point is, it didn't look fresh at all :( but the meat was good and I liked that they were ok with doing half and half rice and veggies. Helps me eat more of what I should. read more

Flame Broiler - Mini half and half bowl with veggies. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

Flame broilers are all the same, the food is always good! It's a chain restaurant so you go to any and it's always the same which is great! But I'm gonna give this place a 5 star coz the guy working on 1/25/21 around 5ish - 6ish Pm was hella nice and hella sweet! That's it! That's a the review! 5 stars coz that cashier guy was dope! Thanks ((: read more

I phoned in my order, very polite person took the order. I picked it up within 15 minutes and had my dog in the car with the car running (air conditioning. I stayed in front of my car at their front door), I asked the young man at the counter, from the door way, if my order was ready because I cant leave my dog, he said yes he was just finishing it up. I stayed in front of my car and he brought the food out to me. He was wearing gloves and mask and very nice. Cashiers dont handle the food, but they do handle the money. So if you are that nervous, just dont use their utensils or lick the outside of the bowl and you'll be fine :) read more

Very good and fast great service the girl cashier very polite and attention to detail definitely coming back

Very disappointed Flame broiler. I ordered through Uber eats and asked for no cabbage on 2 bowls and a $12 half and half plate. Both bowls with veggies were sent with extra rice and extra cabbage. My bowl had 4 small stalks of broccoli and no carrots. Very frustrated at this point. I attempted to call the store but none answered so after 6 rings I hung up read more

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this place sucks, the female heavy set cashier was on her phone the whole time, speaker phone. just facts

I want to start off that main reason I am giving this place a 5 Star is because of consistency. Laura is always there when I go and place my order. She is extremely efficient and on point in her job role. She does not waste a single second of downtime. She wipes down the tables right as soon as a guest is finished with their meal and walks out. Best of all, she is always welcoming and wears a great smile. I respect her for her amazing quality work. Next is the speed , quality and portions of my food. The cooks do an amazing job in providing my meal as soon as possible. Even on a busy hour like lunch time. I usually don't have to wait over 1-2 minutes to receive my order (usually a half & half mini bowl). My feedback is for the restaurant itself; it is not as updated as the new Flame Broiler's that I have seen , but still maintains quality by having great employees. I really enjoy coming here before or after my gym sessions regularly. Want to say thanks to both Laura and the cooks for always being consistent with the service. Keep it up! read more

All flame broilers are not created equal. But pleased with this one. Staff is nice and the place is kept cleaned. Your order is done right away. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

I've had flame broiler before but NEVER has it smelled so bad in one of the restaurants. My bf and I walked in and stayed for a few minutes contemplating whether we wanted to stay, it smelled like a bathroom. Flame broiler is good but we just couldn't risk eating there smelling how horrible it was. read more

Flame Broiler is my go-to place when I'm craving something healthy and simple. I always get the medium bowl, half chicken and half beef with mixed vegetables. It's enough for two meals for me! The meat is teriyaki flavored and the veggies are plain- add some of their magic sauce and teriyaki sauce they offer on the side though and everything is 20x more tasty!! Their magic sauce is great. I go here probably once a week since the food here is quick, heathy and delicious! read more

Flame Broiler - Medium bowl, half chicken and half beef yum! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lakewood, California

The food is really good & would have gotten 5 stars but the cashier was dry no customer service. If u don't like your job find something you like to do. She needs to be trained properly Hopefully if i come back she will have a better disposition!!!! Please! read more