For the price, I was extremely underwhelmed with the food here. The burger is barely a smash burger and the fries are worse than Kirkland frozen french fries (which I think are terrible). We got the loaded fries and a single burger. The burger was extremely flavorless, oily, and just plainly not worth $9. It was so bad I almost felt scammed. The sauce is basically mayo, which is fine since I like burger king whoppers but there was no ketchup. Just literal mayo with a few strands of greasy red onions. Loaded fries were $10...completely not worth it. Just sad soggy fries and bland sauce with pickles thrown on top. Ordering via kiosk was easy, seating is adequate. Can't recommend the food, though. Maybe I should've tried the bulgogi burger... read more

Oh G Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Oh where do I begin...... I think the pink hair girl hates people and her job. I ordered a small burger and wifey orders a kids chicken sandwich. I say no pickles on the chicken sandwich and she says there are no pickles. Easy right? We get our food. She bites into the sandwich and there's pickles. I bring it to the front and show the pink hair girl and she says "oh I didn't know". I then say my wifey is allergic. She takes it and brings it back to the cook and they talk. She then brings back the same sandwich w/ the pickles taken off and the wifey said "didn't the pickles touch the patty!" (cause the bite is pretty obvious) and the pink hair girl says "do you want us to remake it?" We said yes (and I remind her that wifey is allergic) and she storms back to the cook. A few mins later she brings a new sandwich. Wifey takes a bite and tells me to take a bite. It was soooooooo f'n dry. I asked for a to go box and left. Also, pink hair girl never apologized nor did she really say anything (hence why I think she hates people and/or her job). F this place. read more

We loved our entire experience. Definitely recommend the Korean seasoned fries, bulgogi burger, Warriors breakfast burger, and traditional smash burger. It's a fast casual spot with outdoor and indoor seating in the cutest street of Berkeley. We enjoyed walking around after and the friendly neighborhood. We would absolutely be back! read more

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I've been coming here for a while and finally switched it up from my usual OG burger to the Bulgogi -- and it was the right move. Bold flavor, perfectly crisp meat, and everything cooked just right. No long waits either, which is always a win. The experience goes beyond the food. Service is quick, smooth, and consistent. The music selection always hits -- a curated playlist that fits the space and makes you want to stay a little longer. What really stands out is the hospitality. The guy at the front genuinely remembers people and makes you feel welcomed every single time, like you're a regular even if it's been a minute. Great food, great energy, and even better service. If you're craving a solid burger and a good vibe, this spot delivers every time. Highly recommend. 10/10. read more

Oh G Burger - Tasty burger fluffy bun - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Price is a little steep, but really good smash burgers with good service. Onion rings and oreo shake are good too. Fries need work. read more

Oh G Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The Berkeley burger was delicious, not too salty with a rich juicy short rib patty, truffle OG sauce, Swiss cheese, and fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion. Fries were a huge portion and hot n crispy. Burger was pretty big and I barely finished it. Inside is small with a few corner tables and counter seating. Service was friendly, quick and was even provided a generous amount of homemade ranch dressing when asked. Love dipping my fries in it! Only thing is the price is pretty high- $20 for just a burger with no fries!? My bill was $30 with tax and tips for just myself. That said, I'd come back if I had a burger craving and to try the sister Chimmelier Korean fried chicken spot next to it. read more

Oh G Burger - Berkeley Burger ($20) and fries ($5) - hella good but kinda pricey - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

While in the shop for the Korean Fried chicken sandwich, the guy talked up the short rib burger and I have absolutely no regrets in getting one. The meat is tender and flavorful along with the cheese, pickles, onions and sauce on a sesame seed bun! Come on! Who doesn't like a perfectly cooked, seasoned and just juicy enough burger? Crispy edges too! Located on Solano Ave across the street from Andronico's and next to Peet's this is a great place for a just the right size burger. Absolutely yummy and I can't wait to have another one soon! read more

Oh G Burger - Single patty - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great burger spot. Smashed burgers on potato buns - can't go wrong there. I had onion rings with my double burger that has a very unique batter. The restaurant plays cartoons on a giant screen which makes the vibe perfect for the family oriented neighborhood. Staff was chill but very attentive. read more

Oh G, omg the burger is so tasty! The restaurant is very clean. The cashier is very friendly. We got the single burger with fries. Toppings we got were: lettuce, cheese, caramelized onions, fresh onions, ketchup. The patty was delicious with lots of grill flavor, tastes very fresh. I shared it with my daughter, she is a VERY picky eater and she already asked to go back! I'm not a burger gal, but even i will be going been back to grab a burger from here. I would love to try their chicken sandwich too, as well as the street food goodies! Thanks Yelp for the opportunity to try out new places! read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon to get some burgers and wings with friends! We had a whole big platter and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The place is small with only a few tables. The cashier was super kind and greeted us at the door though! He helped us recommend items to get, and gave us our food after ten-ish minutes. These burgers were pretty good! The bun is super soft, and I love the crispness of a smash burger. My favorite was definitely the bulgogi one, I loved the seasoning and the sauce it had. My only downside is how each burger was $15+, which is pretty hefty. Regardless, we had a great meal, and I would love to get the bulgogi burger again. read more

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Oh G is an Oh no for me! I came here because their Oakland store had an elite event and I missed it because I was sick. Sometimes when there is a great restaurant the family opens another out post and sometimes that apple falls far from the tree. That happened here. But, I was obsessed with the idea of going, so when I saw that they had a store in Albany, I knew that I had my chance to go. And yes, I made the special trip up Solano Ave to visit. I parked and he waited in the car with our Costco haul while I went inside, placed the order and waited. He got a burger with seasoned fries. Why, I was told that they had a gluten free burger like the Oakland outpost does. It turns out, that isn't the case. I felt good because so many people were squashed in there in the kitchen and waiting in the dining area. It was standing room only and they had a constant stream of customers coming in. There has been a lot of buzz about them, undeserved, but read on. The store was nice and clean, but the service was very slow even though they had about 3-4 people in the kitchen. The operation looked efficient, but people were waiting for an extremely long time for their burgers. Which wouldn't be a problem if the burger was good, but... First strike, they don't have a gluten-free bun. The Oakland store does because someone from the store answered my question about this. I asked the question in Albany and a fellow customer answered that they probably do have one. Considering that Oakland did, I went. So no burger for me. I ordered the Wagyu burger for my husband and dropped $28 for the burger and seasoned fries. I had high expectations. Second strike, the burger was only OK. A quote from the hubs, "it's OK. I wouldn't take a special trip to get there." But there are burger spots that are further away he'd travel to. Also, when paying expensive steakhouse prices for a burger, I had higher expectations. It should have been much better than it was. And my husband will eat almost anything and like it, so that says a lot! Third strike, I got my hands on the fries and all I could taste was the sugar. This is worse than when Boss Burger would forget to season our fries, which they did a lot. Here not seasoning would have been a favor to us. My husband, who loves a good fry, pretty much left them in the bag. Which was good for me because I didn't get to eat dinner, so I noshed on them until I could get home and heat up a couple of breakfast sausages and broccoli. Never again! Not worth it. So, why the two stars, they didn't kill us and I wasn't glutened by the fries. So, I think they have separate fryers. But maybe not and I got lucky. I wouldn't be so upset, but the amount of sugar on them. They do have a Korean fried chicken spot and I wanted to come back to get some of the chicken for him to taste, but now they won't see either of us. See my other reviews about an amazing spot in Point Richmond with the best smash burger ever. Yes, they have a gluten-free bun and yes their burgers are amazing. This experience was the complete opposite. I waited too long for a burger that I couldn't eat and that my husband thought was meh... read more

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I attended the soft opening on Friday evening.  It was fairly quiet on Solano Avenue that evening (probably due to school being out and folks travelling on vacation for the holiday season).  The order station is very near the door, and the place has 2 small tables (2 tops) and a long counter with seating for 8.  My wife & I ordered our food and sat down at the counter.  I ordered the Bulgogi burger and a soda while my wife chose the single burger combo (with fries and a soda).  Unfortunately, the milkshake machine wasn't available yet, so I'll have to get one on a future visit. After ordering, we sat down at the counter with our drinks.  Pretty quickly, our food came.  My burger was very juicy and extremely flavorful with 2 different types of sauces on it (aioli and bulgogi sauce) .  My wife enjoyed her burger and noted that the fries were very crispy.  On the counter, there were bottles of ketchup, mustard, tabasco and Tapatio along with small paper cups.  My wife doesn't like ketchup, so she appreciated the mustard to dip her fries in. Overall, we enjoyed the food.  During this day, only the burger menu was available, as the chicken side wouldn't be ready until the following week.  I will definitely be back to try the Korean Fried Chicken and hopefully a milkshake! read more

Oh G Burger - Chicken menu - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Service has always been good at this location and the wait was never long. We usually grab food to-go and I really enjoyed the Warrior's breakfast burger as well as the Breakfast Burrito. The - star is because some of the fried items that we've gotten left something to be desired. For example, the fried cauliflower were completely covered in sauce and were super soggy that we wondered what was the point in frying them? Same for the onion rings - they were soft, soggy and just sad. Loved the burgers, want better fried stuff. read more

Really good food! Just, a bit pricey... My boyfriend and I were super excited to see a new Korean style burger joint opening up in Berkeley! I love ohgane kbbq (the mother restaurant of this burger place) and have heard a lot about chimmelier (the chicken joint from LA that also has food featured here). Upon walking in, the vibes are awesome. We were kindly greeted and the person behind the register was super patient and answered all questions we had about the menu, which was great. The restaurant is small with limited seating. We opted for a seat at the counter, with a view of the chefs cooking up a storm. We both ordered the bulgogi burger. I made mine a double and he made his a triple. We thought this would be a true style smash burger, so extra patties sounded like a necessity. We were wrong lol. When the staff brought our burgers, they were literally giggling and said they took pics because they think this is the biggest burger they have made yet. LMAOOOOO. The patties were thick. This was barely a smash burger which was unfortunate but the flavor totally made up for that! The sauce was fantastic and it tasted super fresh. Really was like a was eating bulgogi in my burger! Really juicy and perfectly cooked! also veggies on the burger were fresh. We both got combos so it came with fries and a drink. The fries were good! On the side we also got a basket of cheese curds and this might've been the best part. So salty in the best way possible, super melty, and amazingly crunchy. Like the cooler, better cousin of a mozzarella stick. So delish! We ended up spending over $60 for this meal, which was a stun. Would totally return and rethink how we order based on this crazy experience haha! read more

Oh G Burger - double and triple bulgogi burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I was looking forward to eating here so my wife and I went for my birthday lunch. I wasn't disappointed. We had a bulgogi burger, OMG wings, and seasoned fries. Everything had really rich flavors. The ground short rib patty has a deep beefy flavor that worked well with the bulgogi sauce. The fries are peppery and crispy. The OMG dry rub on the wings was tasty. The wings are perfectly cooked - crispy outside and tender inside. There is more on the menu that I look forward to trying. The cashier was helpful with recommending the type of wing to order. She was really friendly too. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Wow. My husband had been wanting to try this place. He ordered it to go. The hamburgers were decent. Fries were flavorless and under salted. Tater tots were not crispy. But the worst part of the meal was definitely the milkshakes that were $10 each. We ordered vanilla and strawberry. They both had weird flavor and the texture was off. My kids ages 3 and 5 even refused to drink them. They were left on our counter over night and separated into a watery bottom layer and top fluffy chunky layer. I highly doubt these were made with actual milk and ice cream. Because it should look like milk and not water at the bottom when melted. I can't believe this place is a chain. Obviously not going to eat there again. read more

Putting your smashyburger between two teeny tiny buns to make it look bigger is like wearing tighter undies to make your... smashyburger look bigger. It's awkward. And potentially messy. Also you charged me for a combo when I clearly ordered a side of fries. Enjoy that stolen dollar, it's the last you'll get from me. F*ckers. read more

PSA: THEY DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS. EVEN IF YOU TOOK ONE BITE OF YOUR ORDER. As priced as it was, I was very disappointed in the food. We ordered the wagyu burger, cheese curds, and wings with galbi and honey butter and an Oreo milkshake. From the get go, the cheese curds were the best thing about this meal. However, the wagyu burger, specifically the O G sauce, made me completely lose my appetite. The honey butter chicken was very mid. The galbi was alright. The Oreo milkshake, however, was not good at all. Maybe there was something off with their milk, but the color looked like chocolate, and it tasted like paper. We did not touch the milkshake at all. Attached is a photo. Now this is where Oh G Burger deserves the one star; if not zero star review. When asked for a refund for the milkshake, I was shocked to discover that they don't offer refunds for food that customers obviously had a problem with and didn't touch. That's fine, but I was looking for any form of compensation. Me and the guy at the front ended up going back and forth for 10 minutes, about this 8 dollar Oreo milkshake that tasted like paper and was not touched, and at the end we reached an agreement (a vanilla milkshake which also had that same weird aftertaste but was better than the Oreo. ) I'm disappointed in the service , the management, and the extremely overpriced food. DO NOT COME HERE. -Update: I think there was definitely something wrong with the milk. When I got home and had half of the vanilla milkshake, I had issues with my stomach. read more

Oh G Burger - The extremely mid food - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Huge sides, awesome burgers and fantastic staff. This place is great. Just go sit outside and look through the window and you'll see everything you need to on the faces of the people eating. The folks that work here make really good food great. read more

I dropped by this place on a whim, actually, I was planning on grabbing some fried chicken but went with a double smash burger instead, and I regret absolutely nothing. The patties were exactly what you might be looking for in a smash patty with just the right amount of thickness and plenty of crispiness and the fries had the perfect ratio of crisp and softness. If you drop by to grab a burger, make sure to buy a side of the pickled radish and the kimchi aioli. The radish will cleanse your palate between bites, and the aioli is perfect for dipping your fries in or you could go crazy and just drown your burger in it lol Finish the meal off with an Oreo shake and I assure you you'll leave a happy camper. read more

Oh G Burger - Double Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food is fantastic. Got a burger (divine), seasoned fries (perfectly crisp) with kimchi thousand island dipping sauce, and spicy dry rub wings (tons of meat on the bones). Dine-in atmosphere was chill and welcoming. I assume this place does a lot of DoorDash biz, but don't sleep on eating there. Service was great. Will come back for sure. read more

Best burger I've had!! Saw a TikTok about this so I had to come check it out and I wasn't disappointed. I got a double cheeseburger and tried the animal fries. SO GOOD. So filling too. I couldn't finish it all. The customer service was also great. A tiny space so you might not get seating but people are accommodating and they clean the tables really quickly after someone leaves. read more

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Slow! And expensive. The staff here seem really overworked. There were only two people up front serving folks and it seemed like no one got an order for 10min intervals... The place is cute. Lot of bright colors and a pretty small and cozy interior. The food was okay, but pricey. $9 for just a burger, $15 for a chicken sandwich. Stuff really adds up for a family of 4... $60 for a pretty light meal. We ended up waiting nearly 30min for a couple burgers and a chicken sandwich and we ended up having to take food as it was ready... so the fries came out after everyone was done eating... TL;DR: Okay food, expensive, slow service. read more

Oh G Burger - The chicken burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

This was my first time here and the "Yang Yum"wings. The service was quick and the staff were friendly..The wings were sweet that was followed by a little heat. I will have to try the burgers next time read more

Oh G Burger - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Overall a good smash burger, just lacking a little balance, mainly heat - and I don't even like a lot of heat! B Short rib smash burger is quality meat, flavorful caramelized onions, classic American cheese and pickles on a greasy bun with their white sauce. Honestly the white sauce left something to be desired. It's mainly mayo with some soy or fish sauce which adds too much salt to an already salty burger. It needs heat in the sauce to balance the fattiness of the burger. Recommend horseradish. We found ourselves adding a lot of yellow mustard to the burger. Animal fries is just the burger on top of fries. Overall salty but good. Luckily they provide ketchup, mustard and 2 types of hot sauces. Location is convenient, some indoor and outdoor seating. Order at counter and had fast service. Would come back if I had a smash burger craving. Or even if you're craving In n Out, this is a great option that's closer. read more

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This burger was so good, so juicy, so rich. I ate it so fast i didn't have any room for dessert. the guy serving me was really nice. The patty was perfectly seasoned and the toppings added a wonderful layer of rich flavor. read more

Oh G Burger - Double Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Before I start my review, I'd like to say I spent a whole 3 minutes inside the location. So the ONLY reason this place is getting 3 stars is because of the food, but the service absolutely SUCKED! I stood at the counter for 3 minutes waiting for my pick-up order... That was ready when I got there... Two people on their phones, the other was cleaning. The guy that was standing RIGHT next to my order walked out of the store and HOLLERED this young lady's name. When she looked up she looked at ME as if I was inconveniencing her... Like sis I just was to grab my order and head out. She handed me my order. I said thank you. She walked away. VERY cute. Very "i won't be back." With that being said, the food was great, the place was clean. I'll probably go to Oakland next time. read more

Best burger in the east bay and potentially SF. The service was excellent. Prove me wrong. read more

The original smash burger is excellent. And the onion rings are almost like tempura battered, which was super good and stayed very crispy even after my drive home. Will be coming back lots! read more

Oh G and Chimmelier are in soft opening mode with an official open on 1/10/25. We visited today and are excited for this addition to Solano ave! My favorite thing about this restaurant are many ~$10 snack like options and $6 kids options. My husband said the cheese corn was the most interesting item he's had in years, in a good way. Nice thicccck cheese, mixed with corn, and a garlic seasoning. There aren't enough places to grab a snack on Solano, so this is huge that they have many options that fill the afternoon need for a little something. I love that I can order a kids burger and avoid a big basket of fries (you can add fries for a reasonable additional cost). The kids $6 burger is a banger, super juicy on a soft buttered bun. My other kid loved the popcorn chicken and Korean cartoons playing behind the bar seats. Cobb salad was refreshing, but the ranch dressing was the best we've ever had. It is so perfectly balanced, herby, salty, creamy, ever so slightly sweet. I hope this is an option with the chicken! We will ABSOLUTELY be back and encourage you to go before they start getting super busy. read more

Truly such good burgers and burritos! And all the sides and milkshakes were top notch as well. Blows In-N-Out out of the water! read more

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Fire! Burgers and fries made to order! Everything is so tasty and this is a step up from the mainstream fast-casual spots. Plus they have beer! Service is prompt and staff so hella chill. Shoutout to Moms working in the back as well! Give this place a chance and give back the love they extend! read more

This place has great branding, the inside of the place was clean and well-managed, and the pictures of the food looked great. The cat mascot is really fun and I like what they're doing with the overall concept. I was hyped to have a great experience here. It didn't work out. Problem #1 - The piece of chicken in the sandwich was much too large. It was probably 2x the size of the bun. This makes it completely impossible to eat like a normal sandwich unless you can unhinge your jaw like a jungle python. Like most people, I can't do that. Unfortunately, plastic knives don't seem to be an option at this place so you just have to pick it apart as best you can to get an edible bite (which is a fingernails-on-chalkboard experience if you're just trying to get a quick bite to eat for lunch and not make a huge mess). If it's a value thing, why not just cut it to the correct size in the kitchen and give me a side of nuggets? Why make it larger than my entire hand? Problem #2 - In order to cook the giant piece of chicken completely in the center, they have to cook it longer. This means the edges of the chicken, including your first bite of the "sandwich", will be an overcooked piece of flavorless chicken jerky that's drier than the sahara desert. Problem #3 - As mentioned, the seasoning doesn't make any sense. The dryness of the chicken is compounded by the fact that it's covered in chili powder, which makes it even more dry. Maybe the amount of chili powder is an overcompensation for the underseasoned, bland flavor of the chicken without it. Reminder that this sandwich costs $15. Plus tax. Plus tip. For chili-powder-flavored chicken jerky. Problem #4 - Minimal sauce. A decent chicken sandwich usually includes some reasonable amount of mayo or other type of sauce. This sandwich had maybe a 1/2 teaspoon of sauce on each bun. Maybe. The sandwich costs $15, not sure why they're cheaping out on the sauce. Maybe the idea is that the slaw will fill that role here, but it fails to because the giant slab of dry chicken is so huge and unmanageable. Problem #5 - Pickles are a key flavor. The piece of chicken was enormous and there was one pickle. Honestly, just what is going on here with this logic? Isn't chicken more expensive than pickles? Problem #5 - The bun was an overtoasted, greasy mess. Honestly, just gross. The bottom was slimy to the touch. For a $15 sandwich, give me a lightly toasted brioche bun. The burger grease adds nothing to this experience. If you want a great chicken sandwich with no complications, The Bird in SF is probably the gold standard. If that's too far, you could hit up any number of other great chicken sandwich places in the bay (Kowbird, Hotbird, Dave's Hot Chicken, etc). Even a chicken sandwich from Popeyes is better than this place. Honestly, even a McDonald's chicken sandwich is a better experience than this. And that says a lot. read more

Oh G Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

I visited here last night. The vibe and interior design is another level It matched with food, vibe , and environment!! The warriors burger is the best burger I have ever tasted!!! Definitely I will visit here every week Even it is a fast food burger place, the worker, Daniel, served my food like a legit restaurant He was checking my table, food, and everything!! Thank you so much to provide awesome experience Please visit here!! Everyone will love this place for sure read more

Oh G Burger - Warriors Breakfast Burger - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Best burger on solano by far. Patty was juicy and great toppings. Korean Fried Chicken definitely a must get. It was super crunchy but the sauce felt a little too dry. Bulgogi fries were good but they could have put a lot more toppings with the amount of fries that they give. The fries themselves were pretty average but the toppings made it a lot better. Toppings had included white sauce, pickles, cheese, and meat. Good service. read more

Oh G Burger - Korean Fried Chicken and Bulgogi Fries - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Okay, so this one caught me off guard a bit. I went into ordering my meal thinking, "Meh, I might as well try this new burger spot." Then, two bites in, I was staring at my burger incredulously thinking, "This is the best burger on Solano Avenue by a mile, and might be one of the better fast casual burgers I've had, period." The smash burger was the highlight of the items I tried. Caramelized onions are interwoven with the crispy crusty outer edges of the juicy beef patty. Melty American cheese, a very mayo-forward Oh G sauce, and briny pickles adorn the burger, which are all housed by a soft potato bun. So simple. Nowhere to hide. Just a beautifully executed burger. The Bulgogi Burger was fine. I liked the pickled onions, but it may have been a bit over sauced for my taste. The ssamjang aioli didn't bring much to the party. As with the smash burger, the patty was cooked perfectly. The French fries were fried well. And the seasoned fries were pretty darn good, as they were tossed with a sweet spice blend. The cauliflower nuggets were tasty! Sort of like Korean fried chicken--fried and sauced--but just cauliflower instead. Shrimp toast was a tad oily, yet still well seasoned, crispy and delicious. Cheese corn was a lot of cheese and corn (think baked mac and cheese), so I guess I got what l ordered. It just wasn't my cup of tea. A few additional notes: the burgers are a bit expensive. I feel that the bulgogi burger is especially overpriced. Also, the inclusion of lettuce, tomatoes, raw onion, etc. are all additional up-charges (this is not the Spirit Airlines of burgers, but come on). I also ordered the tater tots, but they didn't travel well (tater tots rarely do, so that was sort of my bad). So, overall, great burger. Promising additional items. I definitely will be coming back. read more

Oh G Burger - Cauliflower nuggets - Burgers Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Wow, I've been here a couple of times and thought they were good, and I especially liked their prices. I was about to go get takeout, and I looked at their prices, noticing that they raised them significantly. Not just a buck or two, but $4 more for a triple. That's 20 bucks for a Smashburger. That's not that big. Not coming back here, unfortunately, especially for them not being around that long at this location and increasing the prices drastically that quickly. Yeah, no, thank you. read more

Ventured up to the hills of Solano Ave to try this place that popped up on my DoorDash. Very nicely decorated spot. The parking was a bit rough for midday BUT the burgers were delicious. Wonderful lady took my order and guided me thru the menu. I recommend both the "Berkeley" and the "Wagyu". I'll be back! read more

When I learned that Oh G Burger had opened on upper Solano I was excited, bookmarked it and made a lunch date for today w/ Nina. I parked in the Mechanics Bank lot and walked over, carrying my umbrella in case the rain returned. When I walked in to the restaurant I was surprised how wet and slick the floor was. I wasn't pleased, as it's dangerous but I was cautious, so no falls. I had attended the YEE at Oh G's Montclair location and had been enthralled by the décor, the food, the overhead music, the service, everything. I had a smashburger there and decided the next time I was there I would have a bulgogi burger. I bought a Caesar salad to take home and really liked it. Well, the next time was today in Berkeley not Montclair. I ordered my bulgogi burger rare and another Caesar salad to take home. The young woman working behind the counter was lovely, warm and friendly. Nina had chosen a table and we took our seats. Nina had brought us waters. Soon we were brought our burgers, mine w/ a napkin and plastic fork, which I didn't use, Nina's was a California burger. She asked for a knife to cut it in half and the man delivering it said they had no knives but they would be happy to cut it in half for her, which they did. When I bit into my burger, which is served on a sesame seed bun, I was very disappointed to discover it was well done, not remotely close to rare. It wasn't even medium. It was just overcooked and dry, not juicy, as the smashburger had been despite not being rare. I ate it, but not happily. Nina was happier w/ her burger. Maybe she will return, since she lives w/in walking distance if it's not raining. I may give them one more try in a few weeks. Otherwise I will go back to Montclair, since I had a better experience there. The ambiance in Berkeley isn't as appealing. It's much smaller, w/ no paintings of vintage cars on the walls, although I see in the photos that there is a cute mural on the wall that was behind me, significantly less seating, and a radio station playing overhead rather than the soundtrack of 50s/60s pop and rock tunes. Three stars is generous for my experience today. Were it not for the sweetness of the staff and the Caesar salad, which I liked, though it wasn't well drained, leaving the croutons soggy rather than crispy, it would be one or two stars. When the young woman behind the counter came to bus our table and cheerily asked if it had been good, I said no and gave her my honest assessment. She looked startled and said she would speak to the cook. She also said she would speak w/ management about the wet floor when I commented on it, and she cautioned that it's very slick when wet. It's easily remedied w/ mats. Looking at the menu photos II see there are far more options than just burgers. read more

I have gone here at least every other week since they opened and they are consistently excellent. I always order two single patties with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Service is usually very quick, and they have indoor and outdoor seating which is important for me. Flavorful burger, fries, tots, milkshake and this is my top spot in town to recommend! read more