Was looking for an early lunch place and happened to come across this flame broiler. Opened handicapped parking right at the entrance, so parked and entrred the bright dining area. I decided on the steak bulgogi bowl with a fountain drink. The staff saw that I was disabled so they helped me carry my drink to a table. They brought my food to me after it was prepared. The bulgogi was spot on, the veggies tasted fresh and clean. The music was at a perfect volume to enjoy but not distracting. read more

Flame Broiler - Steak bulgogi bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been going here since they first opened family owned nice people. They work very hard to ensure that your order is correct. Quality of food has always been on point. I feel that it's a good value for what you get. Inside dining area is also clean with very clean bathrooms you can tell pride of ownership is at this location. My only regret is that they no longer have the short ribs. Those were my absolute favorite. read more

Probably the best plating I've ever had at a flame broiler! Quick service, although guy at the counter was on his phone the whole time... Never had teriyaki standard on any bowl at any other flame broiler so I had to return it; they remade it without issue, beautiful plating a second time as well! Just be sure to clarify if you don't want teriyaki sauce read more

Flame Broiler - a person holding a bowl of food - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

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Service was very speedy, and the lady at the counter was very nice and helpful. I recommend this place if you're trying to eat healthy and stay away from greasy fast food. I got a regular size bowl with brown rice, vegetables, and half chicken half beef. The beef was very savory and so was the chicken, and make sure you ask for the special sweet sauce to go on top! It's the best. Has a bunch of seating inside and a patio if you want to sit outside and enjoy the weather, the place is very clean, and has a restroom that is always kept up to par. read more

Flame Broiler - Regular Half & Half - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

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The people who run this location are amazing. I had an issue on an uber order I made with them and they completely helped me out way more and they had to. The food was so delicious as well. read more

Not as good as the other locations. Onions looked sorta old and the sauce machines are old/dirty. Location on Carson much cleaner.

So I order a plate with rice chicken and steak for the sides I substitute the salad and fruit for extra chicken and steak, also order a bowl with no rice no veggies only wanted chicken and steak ended up paying 42 bucks. She call my # she showing me my food talking bout everything looks good I'm like yes so I get home And I open my bowl first I put some on a separate plate come to find out I have a shit load of veggies that i didn't order but they made it like if it was only meat so yes im piss I feel played cause I had to pay extra for just only meat and not to get it. read more

I went in for dinner tonight before 7:30pm. The sign said open until 9pm, but the chairs were all up, the music was off, the lights were dim & the only employee was emptying the trash & didn't seem to want to be bothered. It was not at all welcoming so i went to another location (on Hawthorne in Torrance) which was great! I get that employees want to leave ASAP, but you're losing business. read more

Flame Broiler - OPEN? - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

Do not eat at this location. Food is over cooked and over priced. Meat is all premade hours in advance while cook sits in the back on his phone. Asked for a refund and both cashier and cook yelled at me that they will not give me a refund. Terrible experience, save your money and eat somewhere else please. read more

I love this chain but this location isn't for me. We went and there was only one person working the register and making food, which left me waiting a long time for food that generally is pretty quick when I've orders at other locations. It was also the only reason I stopped there that day- my kiddo was getting hungry and I was nearby and it seemed like a quick , fast choice. The place has a weird smell, the portions have gotten smaller (not sure if it's just a thing at this location) and there is still an expectation to tip. Save your money and go to any other teriyaki bowl place in the area instead. read more

Ordered the chicken and beef plate and let me tell you what a disappointment..... both chicken and beef were dry and tasted old read more

Flame Broiler - Chicken and beef plate - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

Chicken is juicy and good. I would go with the veggies because they are crisp and fresh. I don't like the tofu. Nice Asian couple runs this place. read more

Flame Broiler - Chicken Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

The food is fresh and delicious When a healthier option is desired and you don't want to carb load. read more

"No MSG! No Skin! No Frying! No Transfat!" Reading those phrases on The Flame Broiler posters, I was definitely intrigued. I love good, healthy eats and The Flame Broiler looked like a promosing place for this. I came to The Flame Broiler with some coupons that came from the mail. I used a $1 off coupon for "The Works" bowl. "The Works" bowl comes with chicken, beef and steamed veggies. I chose to get it with brown rice versus white rice. I was pleasantly pleased that getting brown rice over white rice did not cost any more. Not having to pay extra for brown rice is a rarity nowadays. I got The Flame Broiler magic sauce on the side. I also got the spicy sauce on the side. "The Works" bowl was really good! It was nice to see that the bowl had it's fair share of chicken and beef on top of the brown rice and veggies. Both the chicken and the beef were flavorful but I liked the chicken the best. It was tender and very tasty. The veggies were good but the cabbage was a tiny hard. I did dip the veggies and chicken in the magic sauce but the sauce was not very "magical" for me. I felt the sauce was a bit on the salty side. The spicy sauce was better in my opinion than the regualr sauce. I felt the spicy sauce had a hint of tabasco. Honestly I was fine with my bowl without the sauces. It's tasty enough to not need the sauce. It was my first at The Flame Broiler and I found the bowl I ate very fulfilling. It's actually surprisng in how good it is and how much food they packed in that bowl! I will be back! read more

Flame Broiler - The works bowl - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

Good stuff. You get a nice full bowl for your money. White or brown rice on the bottom. If you get veggies, they will be next on top followed by whatever meat you picked. I go with the white meat chicken. You can also get green onions to finish it off. And don't forget to add you own amount of magic sauce and magic hot sauce. They actually have quite a bit of parking. Something rare in this area. And there are enough tables inside to find one empty or sit outside in the small patio. It's clean fresh and good. read more

First off, check out the pics I took at this Flame Broiler: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/w9TUdKdTbd1Il53E3a1eVA?select=-2qildcJTj32PP9k_q-Vpg ok...I LOVE Flame Broiler! This one is as awesome as the others when it comes to food! Although the parking here sucks, I would say that the customer service at this one is by far the best out of all the other ones I've been to! The food is affordable, healthy, it fills you up and it kicks Yoshinoya's ass like I've said in my other review of another Flame Broiler! Like I said, the customer service here is probably the best! Their staff are always friendly and helpful, especially if it's your first time. They have really helped my aunt and my girlfriend feel welcome! It's very very very clean inside and very spacey for a small place! Another cool thing about this particular Flame Broiler is it's really nice outdoor patio, which also has umbrellas outside for shade! The only bad thing like I said earlier is the parking.....that's all...but that doesn't stop me from giving this place 5 stars! read more

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Stopped by here before hitting the gym. Got a chicken bowl with veggies and no rice, (don't judge me). The guys here added more chicken for me without asking and I can't complain! Hot, fresh, tasty, and juicy chicken! Love the spot they're in. Olde Torrance is adorable and having this next to my gym is perfect. Definitely recommend! read more

Flame Broiler - chicken bowl w veggies, no rice - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

Torrance Food Crawl #5 Many years ago I visited this branch, a few weeks after they had opened. I have little memory of that visit except that I wasn't overly impressed. Since then I've visited several other The Flame Broiler outlets and have come to like their cuisine. The menu is pretty simple, a rice bowl or plate, with white or brown rice, with chicken, beef, or tofu, and some vegetables and onion. Optionally, this branch will also add Kimchi for $2 more. This time I went for the regular size Tofu bowl, with brown rice, vegetables, and onion toppings. The rice was more white than brown (I guess they make brown rice the same way a lot of Chinese places make it, take some white rice and mix it some brown soy sauce), however, it was still good tasting. The tofu was ample and pretty tasty as tofu goes. The optional vegetables and onion were fresh and added some additional flavor. There are several sauce choices; I didn't try the 'magic' sauce this time, but I did try the 'hot' and 'hot hot' sauces. The orange colored 'hot' sauce is saltier and uses red peppers, while the 'hot hot' sauce uses less salt and green chilis. To my taste the 'hot' is fine, while the 'hot hot' is definitely hotter but doesn't have as much taste to it. Overall, the regular sized bowl is filling, good tasting, and pretty healthy too. read more

Flame Broiler - Tofu bowl, with brown rice, vegetables, and green onion. - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

Normally love this place but everytime I order from the older man with glasses my order is always wrong. Everytime I order the same think and get it right every other time but whenever I see him I try to make sure he knows what I'm ordering but it always comes out with veggies instead of rice or beef instead of chicken. I've tried asking for it to be remade but everytime I'm given a response that it's my fault. overall love the place so from now on I guess I just have to avoid it when he's working and I suggest everyone else might want to as well. read more

[Review #142] 2016 Yelp 100 Challenge (4/100) Flame Broiler is comparable to Beef Bowl except it seems healthier (protein is not fried, but "flame broiled" & chicken is skinless) & slightly costlier than its competition. I took a late lunch & couldn't find anything in the fridge, so I trekked my way over to FB. Flame Broiler is located next to my go-to Thai restaurant, Khun 9 Thai Restaurant. There's a small parking lot located behind the restaurant. Since it was a late lunch, I either missed the lunch crowd or this location typically is not crowded. Upon entry, I noticed the well-lit & clean dining area. Since this was my 1st time, I kept it simple & just ordered the 7 oz. chicken plate to-go. When the cashier started asking me questions, then I looked up & noticed the "order board." You start with the order size (i.e. mini, regular, or plate) & protein/entrée (i.e. chicken, beef, the works, chicken or beef veggie in regular, or 1/2 + 1/2, ribs); white or brown rice; green onions; beverages, extras, or sides; & where you would like to eat: dine in or takeout. Simple efficiency! So efficient that my order was ready in minutes. There's 2 places where you can load up on hot sauces, by the register or on a counter to the left of the order line. The counter was clean & well-stocked of your essentials: hot sauces, condiment containers, napkins, etc. Nothing turns me off more than a dirty, sticky counter with low or no supplies, & greasy, sticky condiment bottles; FB was c-l-e-a-n!! It took me about 15-minutes to walk home. I was surprised that the rice was still piping hot, but the chicken was bordering on lukewarm. :-| The "sauce-basted" chicken was not saucy at all. I don't mean saucy that it's oozing liquid, but the meat was quite bland that I had to dump a lot of hot sauce on it to give it some oomph. The chicken was also somewhat dry. Maybe instead of basting the chicken, they should marinade it... by doing so, it might make the meat more tender? 7 oz. is a lot of chicken but I was super hungry (I have a little one that I'm nursing); the plate had just enough chicken & cabbage salad to fill me up. And the orange was a nice touch to cleanse my palate & ending to my quickie lunch. FB provides a quick, decent meal if you need a pick-me-up, but it's average at best. read more

Flame Broiler - 7 oz. Chicken Plate w/Salad & 1/2 Orange - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

~~~Healthy Choice for Fast Food~~~ Cheap and healthy place to grab a quick bite near home. Less than five minutes to pick up and go. It's my go-to when I'm feeling too lazy or just don't have time to cook. My usual's the minibowl mix of chicken and beef with white rice and topped off by green onions. It's under $5. They offer regular size bowl and plates for bigger portions. Charbroiled meat's always tasty here. I know brown rice is healthier but I still prefer white glutinous rice. They offer veggies but I'm not a fan of blanched veggies. They now also offer tofu, which I haven't tried yet. I like to add umeboshi and miso soup I whip up at home with it. Fyi, I believe they still offer a side of kimchee at this location but it's kinda pricey. Also there's a Ralph's Supermarket down the street that offers $1 off regular bowl or plates at Flame Broiler on the back of the Ralph's receipt. read more

Normally they are amazing but today my request for no veggies was ignored so I got little to no rice and my chicken was dry and hard to chew. read more

Although Rascals Teriyaki Grill originally opened my eyes to the world of chicken teriyaki, The Flame Broiler has fostered that love into an obsession. If I had my way I'd be here multiple times a week, but I don't want to hurry into this and take it to the next level before we're really ready. Rascals incredible molasses-like teriyaki sauce is the key to its approach to the chicken teri bowl, but Flame Broiler counters with a emphasis on the quality of its meat and the surprising addition of green onions. Given the choice, Flame Broiler edges over Rascals in my book. Their sauces come on the side, and it takes a certain amount of finesse to determine the right combo that works best for you. Just as those infomercials have ingrained into my brain that everyone has their own 'sleep number,' I believe everyone has their own 'teri/hot sauce ratio.' It takes some tinkering, but it pays off in the end. My only gripe is with their plastic forks. I'm not sure if it's due to the rice being tightly packed, or the forks being just plain ol' flimsy, but I keep having this feeling that I'm about to break my fork in half. Is it wrong that I'm seriously considering carrying a metal fork in my glove compartment for food emergencies like this one? read more

Flame Broiler - a bowl of food - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

I happened to be in the area of this Flame Broiler yesterday (03-17-2014) and figured I would stop in for lunch. This location is located on the corner of W. Carson Street & Arlington Ave and offers its own dedicated parking lot for patrons. As I was driving to this location I looked at the time and it was the heart of lunch hour so I figured it might be difficult finding parking but it was not. I walked in and found the restaurant extremely busy with quite a line but it moved quickly. As I waited for my turn to order I looked around at the table and found them all to clean, the condiment section to be clean and the drink station to be spotless. The floors of this establishment was spotless and that is quite impressive with the amount of foot traffic. I did not get a chance to walk into the bathroom to check the cleanliness but will make a point of it for my next visit. My turn arrived quickly and it was time to order. I was helped by an extremely friendly & helpful cashier 'Teresa.' I ordered a 'works' bowl with brown rice, veggies, extra green onions, no sauce and the chicken & steak cooked well done. I was handed my receipt, advised of my order number and then sat down and waited for my order. Surprisingly with the amount of patrons and the time of day (lunch) my food was ready quickly. My number was called and I was handed a 'to go' bag containing my food. I felt the bottom of the bowl and could tell right away that my order was cooked perfectly based on the temperature. I took my 'works' bowl back to work and even after a 10 minute drive of so the food was still piping hot. The food itself was cooked to perfection. The rice had the perfect consistency to it, the veggies were hot but still had that crunch to them, they loaded on the green onions as requested and the chicken & beef was outstanding. I have only visited one other Flame Broiler before and it is nice to see these chains popping up and offering the healthy option. It is also nice to see the consistency in the quality of food from one location to another. Without question I will be stopping by here a lot more often. If you happen to be in the area and looking for that healthy option look no further than the "Flame Broiler.' read more

Flame Broiler - You will not be disappointed with this exact order:) - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

My food came fast and hot. But.... I got the fake cabbage/lettuce plastic stuff. I was so disappointed. Started eating and immediately I'm like something isn't right I get the same thing every time. Why all of a sudden the texture and taste is different. Please spend the money and get real food, customers do not want that plastic crap https://youtu.be/F99VOLGwWiA read more

Starving and need to eat decent lunch? This is the place. Fast and great service. And they have kimchi too! read more

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I got the veggie/chicken bowl with brown rice and green onions ($6.29). The brown rice makes it pretty healthy at only 530 calories & 4.5 g of sat fat. The chicken was flavorful and the rice was really good, especially with the magic sauce. I'm definitely a fan of the Flame Broiler now. Let me tell you why... The line was almost out the door when I arrived, but the cashier pumped through the line very quickly. I was really impressed with the menu design. It was simple and easy to read, but still seemed to have a lot to offer. One panel of the menu even goes through the different options the cashier is going to ask you...almost like a prep class! It says: "WOULD YOU LIKE..." "white or brown rice?" "any beverages, extras or sides?" "to dine in or take it to go?" By the time I got to the front I ordered like I've been coming here for years. I think the menu has a lot to do with why the line moves so quickly. They have really good sauces here too. I tried the "magic sauce" and the "spicy magic sauce." The magic sauce was their own version of teriyaki sauce, which wasn't very shocking, but what took me by surprise was the spicy magic sauce. I was expecting a Sriracha type hot sauce, but it actually was very thin and vinegar based...VERY good! Great spot for lunch! I will return... read more

Flame Broiler - Great menu design! - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

I've gone to this flame broiler for years and spent countless dollars here yet today when I asked for one extra teriyaki sauce to my order it was refused. Pretty pathetic way to treat your regular patrons. Will no longer be visiting this location. There were probably 90+ sauces just sitting in a giant metal bucket yet they couldn't give me one in their entirely empty restaurant. read more

I'm so surprised that this place doesn't have more reviews! This place is near my work and I also try to get some of this because one, it's healthy and two, it's really inexpensive for the quality of food. They have a choice of meats, vegetables and rice. Everytime I order, it's very special - modifications and they always make it just the way I like. I have to say that the meat is a little dry but I only order the white meat. The brown rice is always so nice and great tasting. I really can't say enough of this place because it's worth it every time. The service is great, yummy and delicious! read more

I regard this place as an Asian fast food joint. You place your order, wait for a few minutes, and go from there. I enjoy going to Flame Broiler because they grill your order fresh, it doesn't take a long for them to have your meal ready, they have many sides to choose from, like kimchi and kalbi, and it's inexpensive. I like getting their chicken bowl (w/ onions) or their beef ribs (kalbi) as a side. They have nutritional facts about what you're eating in the restaurant as well. They either do chicken or beef bowls/plates with veggies or you can do a veggie bowl/plate as well. They also have this "magical" sauce, which is similar to Japanese teriyaki, and they also have this hot sauce. What I like to do is mix them both together. A bowl is about $6 and a plate is just a few dollars more. They also have brown rice as an option, but it will cost you a little more. Staff here is friendly and they are closed on Sunday's. That's the only bummer for me. They have a few tables inside or you may eat and soak up the sun in their outdoor area. The restaurant is kept clean and you can phone in your order. read more

Flame Broiler - Counter - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

staff is friendly, store is somewhat clean, price is somewhat reasonable, parking available.

Food is good, especially when you look at the fact that it's actually healthy. A regular Chicken Veggie bowl is only 440 caloris but they charge extra for the brown rice and all white meat so it comes out to $7.40. I *really* like that they lay out the nutritional facts for all items, unlike other places that claim to be healthy but than don't tell you what's in it. Next time I'll probably just go for one of the mini bowls since I could only make it through half of the regular bowl. I wasn't blown away by my meal and I thought it was a bit expensive for the healthy options (Great sales strategy to market its healthiness and than charge more for it), but considering healthy eating in this area is slim pickings I'm sure I'll be back at some point. read more

The food here is faster and healthier than ur fast food restaurants. Very cheap and each dish is savory. I always load my plate with a lil hot souse and terkyaki sauce( ehh spelling check, but ill keep writing...lol). They dont offer that many dishes. I always get my usual The Works with Onions and a drink. Delicious. I definately recommend The Flame Broiler if your looking for a cheap and filling meal. This is it!!! Parking lot is pretty small so when i do decide to eat here i avoid Lunchtime. It gets packed! Enjoy!!! they're fast, friendly and delicious!!!! read more

Flame Broiler - The works with onions please! - Fast Food Near Me - Torrance, California

I came here on a whim because it was a) 6pm aka dinnertime and b) on the way to a friend's house. I ordered a mini beef bowl with brown rice and onions on top for myself and a regular bowl with the works (chicken, beef, and veggies) on white rice for my boyfriend. I don't exactly know what I was expecting because teriyaki in general is kind of generic at most places and because it is "healthier" than other places. The chicken wasn't that great, but the beef was good! The mini bowl was surprisingly filling enough for me, as I do typically eat smaller portions. The most unhealthy part was probably the magic sauce. It was a little dry without it, so of course, I put some in my mini bowl. I also decided to "splurge" (in a way) and get the bowl of kimchi. I say it's a splurge because it was $2 for a bowl of it, and honestly it's much cheaper at home. But I really wanted some to eat with my bowl, so I went with it. It's the type of kimchi I personally like, which was good for me. It was a solid meal and I'd probably come back for more. That being said, I don't think I would ever CRAVE the food here or REALLY WANT to come back here. For example... Friend: What do you want to eat? Me: Flame Broiler! NOT. read more

I go to this Flame Broiler at least once a week. The food is always excellent. When I order over the phone it is always ready when I get there. The place is clean and people that work there r wonderful. read more

I've tried their chicken and beef plates, and they were just 2-star okay for me. The teriyaki-type sauce is kind of bland. The beef has a slightly gamey taste to it and a pretty strong ginger taste. This place promotes healthy eating, yet they give a lot of white rice. I give another star because I do like that they add fresh crispy salad and orange to the meal. I also liked the kalbi, which was tender and has good flavor. The place is kept neat and clean and has good customer service. read more

I first fell in love with Flame Broiler in San Diego since there was one close to campus. When this location finally opened I was so happy since I pretty much had it at least once a week. It's just like any typical teriyaki spot but what makes Flame Broiler good is the sauce. Their sauce is just so damn addicting and it's free to get more. I hate going to places where they are stingy as hell with their sauce and make you pay for them. I want my rice bowl drenched in teriyaki! Can't go wrong with the chicken. I do find their beef overcooked sometimes so I tend to stick with the chicken. Free substitution from white rice to brown rice. Generally I get double meat with my chicken bowl. It adds around $2-3 to the final cost but it's worth it. Don't you just hate it when you run out of chicken and there's only rice left? Don't get that happen by getting the double meat haha. Overall, great sauce makes an ordinary teriyaki spot stand out. read more

Yummy for lunch!!! love the simple menu they do what they do well for fast food and it makes me feel like i'm making a much healthier choice for the area and for lunch... brown or white rice, chicken, beef, or beef ribs, a mini bowl with veggies topped with green onions... these are my variatons of choices i stick with them in rotation and a huge freaking plus is that they have yummy unsweet black iced tea for those of us that don't do sodas!!! the magic sauce really is magic makes the whole bowl come together. if you get the ribs your food takes a lil longer other than that the service is pretty quick read more

I don't think the food is expensive because I can get a plate like The Works and have it for lunch and dinner. Yay for zero transfat and no msg...I'll be back. read more

Sad. Went here today because it was pouring down rain and it's right across the street from me. I ordered my usual beef plate. The order came out unusually fast. Less than 4 minutes. I usually wait about 10. I guess that wouldn't have been such a bad thing, huh... I get home, the food looks good as usual. The meat was very very dry and hard to swallow. I'm thinking since it was served so quickly that it might have been microwaved. Just a theory... Don't know if I'd come back... read more

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