Since Burgers 99 is gone... this has officially taken over as my favorite burger in LA. Amboy is tucked into the Chinatown plaza with another one of my favorite spots, La Sita. Howlin' Ray's is there too... but I don't care. ‍ Yes, they have smash burgers here, but I don't really think of Amboy as a smash burger place. It's the thicker burgers that keep bringing me back. Also, don't plan your entire trip around getting The DH because they don't always have it. This was my second visit and once again it wasn't available, so we ended up getting the Amboy and the Fancy, both Slim Thicc style. The seating situation is the only real downside. On weekends people end up eating all over the plaza--around the trees, on benches, basically wherever they can find a place to sit. Weekdays are definitely the move if you can make it. One thing to know before you get in line: people take their sweet time ordering here, and honestly I get it because everything sounds good. Just bring a little patience. The only thing I wish they'd asked was how I wanted my burger cooked. They asked what thickness I wanted but not the temperature. I'm always happy when a burger place asks if I want medium rare, medium, whatever. Next time I'll probably just tell them I want it medium rare. The burgers though? Fantastic. Especially if you're like me and getting a little burned out on every new place opening another expensive smash burger spot. One warning though... Don't plan anything after eating here. I was ready to go home, crawl into bed, and have happy BurgerTime dreams. read more

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The burger may have been better if it had been given to us before they closed. We ordered half an hour before closing and were waiting outside at a table for the burger, and were patient... but after waiting 15-20 minutes we checked in with the register and they were confused because they had no waiting order. After asking more, it turns out they just gave our food to a different table by just dropping it off to them. They didn't even realize... just gave the food to someone else. it was only after continued discussion that someone at another table said "oh... is this your food?" Turns out they just accepted the bag of food and had it for 10 minutes sitting on the ground. At that point they were closing down and said nothing could be done, so we were about to start eating the cold food when they said we shouldn't even start since they were about to take the table and chairs away too. So we said ok and stood up to eat the cold burger standing up. Watched that table and chair sit there for another ten minutes... when we could have just eaten. oh well. It was really just one very inhospitable person, but boy did that ruin that experience. As for the burger... I don't know? burger and fries were cold and kinda limp. I wanted to like the place, but... oof. read more

Saw this place ranked in the top 10 burgers in the world and, being a lover of great food, I had to give it a try. So hopped in the car and drove over and got in line. First, the place is located right across from Howlin' Rays in Chinatown. So parking is all around, which is nice. There was a line, to be expected with a top 10 burger, but the line moved pretty fast. I ordered the Amboy DH burger, which is their dry aged patty with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and burger sauce on a sesame seed bun. To be ranked as high as it is, my expectations are through the roof and, because of that, it did not meet the expectations. The never is very good, very thick ass well, and the bun had great flavor. What threw it off, for me, was the pickles. The pickles just did not mesh with the other flavors. The pickle is just very potent and dampens all the other great things going on in each bite. Bites that did not have the pickle were so much better. So I would say to get it without the pickle and I feel it will be exponentially better. The being said, while it is a good burger, I feel there are others in LA that beat it in terms of flavo, but I'll put it in my top ten in LA for sure. read more

Amboy - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amboy is in the Far East Plaza right across from Howlin' Ray's. Do they have one of the best burgers in town? Well, LA is blessed with exceptional burgers and this one is in the conversation. DH: First, you pick the style of the burger. I got the DH, a hefty 10-ounce dry aged beef patty - medium rare. Next, you select the accompaniments. With the Amboy, there are caramelized onions, American cheese, sliced pickles, Amboy sauce, and a toasted sesame bun. The beef patty is thick and plump, extra crispy on the edge (maybe slightly too much so). It is a bit too salty on the outside, while needing a bit more seasoning inside. It's medium on the edges, but nice pink and juicy in the center. Also, 10 ounces is huge, you're probably better off with one of the smaller patties or going with a double. The fries are tin and really crispy. They're nice, get them. read more

Amboy - DH - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the chili cheese burger and fries and it is the perfect pairing. I arrived 12:02 pm and there was already a line out the door. It took about 20 to order and 10ish minutes for my food to be ready. My burger was so good and the fries were so crispy and fresh. I absolutely loved it. It is NOT a place to go if you're in a rush because there will be a wait. They also not validate parking. read more

Recently being one of the top chatted spot for burger in town! Has seen people posting that thick juicy patty all over social media and obviously I didn't wanna miss out. Taking place in the same plaza as Howlin Rays and Lasita in Chinatown, you could certainly tell how busy it was in holiday and weekend. The line has constantly been long and despite there's online pre-order option, it's intermittently off and the price's marked-up. We took prolly good 30mins in the line but once the first bite of their DH Burger hit, it felt totally worth the wait. The medium rare dry aged patty was so juicy that you could even see as you sliced through it. Cooked medium rare certainly nailed it. That sesame bun people have been raving about was indeed so good being crispy and buttery; and their housemade Amboy sauce was just succulent! Made it even better, go for extra bacon for sure and get their fries on the side. read more

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Believe the hype this place is legit. All of the press that claimed this restaurant was one of the best for hamburgers were correct. I got the DH which is the dry aged thick burger. It was so juicy my hands were wet. Thankfully there was a public restroom near the restaurant. They don't validate parking, the only downside. read more

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Food: If you're going to order the DH, I would suggest getting it Amboy style. The steakhouse was good but kind of too sweet. The patty itself was cooked perfectly, with a nice crisp in the ends. The amboy double smash was really good, I would add chilis to it next time for some spicy and acidity. The hotdog was all good amboy style. The bun was nice and crispy but the dog itself was average. My expectations for this place was 8/10 and the reality of it was also 8/10. Good but nothing blew my mind. Service: I think they need to hire one more person. The cashier was also serving the food so she was only taking 3 orders at a time, and then serving 2 orders after so the line took about 40 mins to order. She was doing amazing but I think it's a disservice to the customers and employees to have only 1 person running the front. Because of that, it makes me a little hesitant to come back. read more

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Decedent burgers in a Chinatown strip mall. Went for lunch, got there about 20 minutes before they opened and glad I did. The line went about 30 deep when I turned around. Ordered the amboy DH, along with some cheese fries. Took about 15 minutes to come out. It was very rich and delicious. I'm glad the bun holds well with the sauce and melted cheese. The fries were pretty good too, but I don't think there was much room left in my stomach for fries. I'm not one who waits in line, but if I can get there a little early to beat the wait, would be happy to come back again. read more

Amboy - Amboy DH - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amboy has been on my radar for a bit, and then one of my Filipino coworkers found out it was Filipino, and then recently I had a lot of good press and then became a social media, darling, so it was finally time to try it! We're not far from the Chinatown location, but too far to walk/eat/walk back in time, so we ordered up DoorDash and it would still be relatively fresh by the time I got there. They are right across from my all-time favorite, Howlin' Ray's, so I know exactly where they're at, but I will have to get down there eventually and check out the ambience of the location and the service quality of the staff. Since it was my first time, I decided to go with the basic Amboy burger, so I could taste the base foundation; and even though I didn't think the fries would travel very well, I decided to get a small order of those, along with a chili dog so I could get a good base level sampling of the menu. Overall, with all the hype recently, I thought it was good, but not what I was expecting from the hype. I'll Order again though and try some more of the menu The portion sizes were good and very filling. The fries really need to be fried crispier because they were pretty flaccid and lifeless when they arrived. The bun was firmer than I anticipated it would be; fresh but somewhat dry. Maybe one of the burgers with the juicy or toppings would help. The hotdog was large and stuck at each end of the bun, probably 3 inches, the chili I liked better than Tommy burgers and overall it was a decent hot dog, but I would love to try fresh at the store one day. One of my Filipino coworkers loved his meal, and the other was just 'eh', but overall we enjoyed it and we would eat it again. read more

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Burgers in Chinatown? Sure, why not. Howlin' Rays sells chicken sandwiches just steps across the narrow courtyard/alley from Amboy. There is some metered street parking available and a giant lot across the street but the lot may cost $10 or more. You have to scan the QR Code to find out. Are the burgers here worth they hype? I would say yes. The meat and the buns are very high quality. The DH burgers costs a stiff $21 but it's a huge fat patty, caramelized onions, cheese, and a little sloppy with the burger sauce (but in a good way). The meat is very juicy and flavorful. It is a delicious beast. The rest of the burgers they offer are smash burgers (single for $10) and the quality of the meat and buns are excellent. That is a very good price for this burger. We tried the cheese fries, too, and they were very nice. They are ordinary looking fries with house made cheese melted throughout them. For $8, you get a huge pile of them and plenty to share. They weren't extraordinary but they were still very good. The sauce is not incredibly flavorful but I liked it well enough. You will probably wait a while after you order so settle in. There was almost no line during our visit (mid-afternoon on a Sunday) but they take their time preparing your order. For quality food such as this, I am fine with it. The line for Howlin' Rays was relatively short and I was tempted to ditch my burger dreams for chicken but I am glad I didn't. These burgers are legit. read more

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LOVE!! NO NOTES. The most perfect burger so good! I normally miss the veggies in the burger if there aren't any but this burger was soooo good that it truly did not feel needed. Also the French fries. Fireeeeeee. I prefer them plain and they were perfect. All the girls working are so friendly and nice too. Wish I lived closer. The only thing is the space is v small and harder to get a bigger party together. read more

Amboy - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A pretty good meal here! I got the single fancy smash burger, and it was good. It came on a toasted Sesame Bun, Classic Thinly Smashed Patty, Provolone Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli sauce and it blended together well. The garlic fries topped with Garlic Confit Oil, Fresh Garlic, Parsley, and Garlic Mayo was very good and tasted fresh and hot! I wanted to add bacon to my burger but NOT for $5 dollars. That's way over price for bacon on any burger. Customer service was ok. This location is right across from the famous howlin rays chicken in the same building the far east plaza. You can actually take the metro and exit chinatown and walk 2-3 blocks and you're there which is nice. read more

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So many reviews of Amboy having the best burger in LA.. let's just say the hype is real. I came to Amboy during the work week and the line/wait time was long (I think most regulars order online for pick up). As for the food let's get into it: - Amboy Burger (7/10) We ordered this with the dry aged patty. Really good burger but wasn't worth the $30 dollars or whatever it was. - The Fancy (10/10) We also ordered this with the dry aged patty, but a much more elevated burger. The garlic confit mayo with caramelized onions was the best combination, def one of the best burgers I've had in California. - Chili Cheese Fries (7.5/10) Delicious, but I probably wouldn't order again. Overall a great experience. I wouldn't want to do that wait again so I'll probably order online or come 10 minutes before they open. Would I go again? Absolutely! read more

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I'm honestly surprised this place is ranked among the top burger spots in the country--it's way overrated in my opinion. The price wasn't bad at around $14 for a burger, up to 21.00. Unfortunately, the burger itself just didn't live up to the hype. The beef lacked flavor, the sauce was good but nothing extraordinary, and the grilled onions were just okay--and there definitely weren't enough of them. The burgers look much better on Instagram than they do in person. After waiting in a long line, it was a little disappointing. Seating is also extremely limited, so be prepared if you're dining there. We also ordered the garlic fries, and they barely tasted like garlic. They were more like fries coated in a mayonnaise-based sauce. The fries themselves were thin, crispy, and cooked well, but they simply didn't deliver the garlic flavor we expected. Unfortunately, they had already run out of the chili cheese fries, so we weren't able to try those. Given we got there 1:45 they ran out. Overall, I don't think I'd come back. For me, this is a burger that's all hype. It wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't worthy of all the attention it gets. See my photos of the burgers we ordered. read more

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OHBOY, AMBOY! If this is not the tastiest, juiciest affordable QUALITY burger in LA then I don't know what is. Service is always friendly and willing to give recommendations! Cute little plaza also, go shopping for some books, a thrifted jacket, or even some dim sum?? Or how about another delicious burger from Amboy? Haha. read more

Amboy - Amboy Classic - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is my second time at Amboy! Their quality of meat was still amazing but I felt that the burger was a bit different this time. It was very greasy which is to be expected but a little too greasy for my personal liking. Last time I got the burgers without the cheese and that's probably the reason. We got the garlic aioli and chili cheese burger and my personal favorite is definitely the one with garlic aioli! The aioli brings out a creamy and garlicky taste that adds to the burger. The chili cheese was also solid. The chili was also made with really great quality meat and I enjoyed the extra spice and flavor it gave the burgers I would skip the fries though. I know the small fry is only 3 dollars but it came out a little cold which kind of disappointed me. The fries are like a crispier version of McDonald's fries. I highly recommend getting the burgers without the cheese because I feel like the cheese adds too much greasiness that the meat already has. read more

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Stopped by to pick up two of their classic burgers to take back home to finish our dinners. My mother-in-law really enjoyed her burger: half that night and the other the next day. Located in the Chinatown Far East Plaza, Amboy (American Boy) serves up gourmet burgers in a casual, take-out setting. It is the brainchild of Alvin Cailan, famous for his Eggslut restaurants, and multi-media star of the 'Burger Show'. I've watched many of his episodes, especially with ones with George Motz. There is another location in West Covina, and read that there is another one (called 'Greenlight Burgers') in Manila. As I've learned being married to a Fil-Am, the term 'Boy' is used ubiquitously in Filipino families to nickname one male in a large family, often replacing the Christian given name in all settings/occasions. So the Amboy moniker is a neat acknowledgement of the chef's Filipino heritage. All his burgers are meat centric, with the DH (D**khead) using a 10 oz dry-aged patty. I like how the menu is set-up, with the price of the burger being based on the choice of patty (classic smashed, 6 oz, or 10 oz aged) plus a small list of add ons: cheese and bacon. The toasted signature bun is very sesame seed friendly, made custom for them by Breadbar LA. So placed and paid for the order with a friendly cashier, and was asked to wait outside for the order to be completed and delivered. The to-go order was well wrapped for carry-out and stayed warm during our trip back home. Amboy ($10 for a single classic smashed patty) - burger sauce, american cheese, caramelized onion, pickles. Mom really liked it. Fancy ($12 for double smashed) - garlic confit mayo, provolone cheese, caramelized onion, pickles. It's a well crafted burger, and the double portion is absolutely the right way to go, doubling down on the meat flavor. There is a small outdoor seating area inside the atrium of the Far East Plaza for their diners. The quality of the meat can't be denied. I will come back again, this time trying the DH with Nueske's Bacon (+5, which I'm super happy is available here since it's from Wisconsin). read more

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Why 4 stars? Because this was a solid postgame meal after Dodger stadium. --- --- ---- I recently wrote a review for Guisado's and said almost the same thing in reverse. We were staying in DTLA and had nearly a 3 mile walk from bed to seats at Dodger Stadium. After a game that started at 5:20p, we were looking for a dinner on the walk back to the hotel and this ended up being perfect. Full disclosure: I really wanted Howlin' Rays initially but they closed too early to make that a reality, but we weren't mad with this alternative, which ironically ended up being pretty much right next door. The Amboy double smash was solid. High quality meat that really melted in your mouth. The truffle fries were nice, in that, they had a truffle flavor, but it wasn't so overwhelming. Sometimes truffle seems to really stay in your mouth all night and into the next day and that was not the case here. There were only a few tables in here, but we lucked out that someone left right when our order was ready, so we snagged their seat. read more

Amboy - Truffle Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First time trying Amboy! Everything from the service to the food was good!! If can't find parking on the street, there's a parking lot across the street (gotta pay for all parking) Small place but plenty of seating outside to enjoy your food! Definitely going back to try other patties! read more

Amboy - Menu stand before walking in - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amboy is an upscale, trendy burger joint located in the Far East Plaza in Chinatown, offering an incredible burger that has been the deserving recipient of many awards, ranking it in the top 20 burgers in LA on multiple lists. After taking one look at the nearby Howlin Ray's line and giving up (again) my family and I stumbled cross Amboy in the bustling Far East Plaza on a Sunday afternoon. After standing in a brief line I placed my order and took my number. The wait was quite long (~30 minutes) but the busy staff were nice and clearly moving as fast as they could. I got and shared the Fancy DH Burger ($21), a robust slab of ground beef shaped into a perfect thick hockey puck, prepared medium rare, topped with garlic aioli, cheese, and caramelized onions on a poppy seed bun. The burger was delectable, rich, and tender, with a good balance between a firm crust on the outside and soft medium rare interior with little to no grease. My daughter got the hot dog ($5) which she loved, and we shared the garlic fries ($10) which were very generous, drizzled with the garlic aioli, and topped with minced garlic. The fries and garlic flavor were great, but as others mentioned, could benefit from being a little crispier in my opinion. Seating is a handful of tables inside and more in the courtyard outside, which is shaded and nice. The area is bustling and trendy - truly the LA youth love waiting for food in nice weather in places like this! Common bathrooms require a quarter to enter (?!) but the patient patron can wait until someone else leaves the door open. These plaza shared bathrooms are not particularly clean, but this isn't a slight on Amboy. Amboy's burger is award winning and for good reason. If you're in Chinatown, craving a burger, or want to make a pilgrimage for a highly rated, different, trendy burger, you can't do better than Amboy! Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 (high marks for service, but expect a wait) Value: 4/5 read more

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Amazing food. It's really hard not to make a good burger so when someone makes a bad burger it's more surprising than finding a good one now a days but amboy stands out because of its quality of ingredients and the care you can taste that they put into their food! If you're looking to splurge the big fat dry aged beef patty will be your best option and you will be left satisfied but if you're just looking for a good burger any of the regular ones should be find and not really break the bank! The vibes of this little shop are so cool and in the place there are many places to stand / sit and eat. Service is great too and super friendly. read more

Amboy - Amboy DH burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came for a bite since I was already in the plaza and hadn't eaten much and split a burger with someone. Got the amboy double smash burger and it was out in a lint 5-10 minutes. The meat felt like it was good quality and the burger was chock full of sauce, pickles, and cheese. I wasn't a huge fan of so much sauce. It felt like the meat and other ingredients could speak for themselves and it felt the sauce overpowered the quality of everything else. Nonetheless, the combo of cheese, meat, and bun which was the quintessential parts of the burger were great. Will be back to try the other burgers and also fries. Also kudos to the person taking our order who thoroughly walked us through the menu even with folks behind us waiting! read more

Amboy - Amboy Double Smash burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I honestly don't know what to say, but let's start with the Chili Cheese Dog; I requested no cheese. The chili is different, and not in a good way. I would not order it again. The Garlic Fries were decent, I would have loved to have more garlic. Not sure if I would order from Amboy again. If I do, I will definitely pass on anything they have with chili. read more

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Solid burger spot in Chinatown, perfect for both smash burger and thick burger lovers. I do like the option to customize the burger -- adding chopped chilis and substituting grilled onions for raw. The sesame bun adds a nice structure and nuttiness to the burger, but I personally prefer potato or brioche buns for smash burgers instead. The garlic fries are good, though the fries never seem to be as crispy as I like. Overall, solid spot! read more

Tried Amboy after seeing people rave about it online and it did not disappoint! Their Smash Burger and DH Burger were delicious and we loved the crunchy edges on the sesame seed bun. The garlic fries were perfectly crispy. read more

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Finally made it out to try Amboy's famous burgers and only thing I can say yes... why didn't I go sooner?! Located in the middle of Chinatown's Far East Plaza, Amboy is a tiny little spot with mostly outdoor seating and counter service for some of the best burgers in town. We ordered a couple burgers, an Amboy Double Slim Thicc and a Fancy DH, mostly to try both the regular and the dry-aged patty, but honestly one was enough with the Amboy fries. The double thicc was a mistake cause it was SO much meat while the giant 10oz patty of the DH was a perfectly hefty amount by itself. Not usually a fan of seeded buns but I actually enjoyed these cause they were soft and could still hold up the meat juices (for most of the meal anyway). The DH wasn't overly funky and had a delicious, concentrated beef flavor that went well with the garlic confit mayo. The fries had a silky cheese sauce topped with thousand island(?), caramelized onions, and chopped chilis. A bit soggy underneath everything, which I don't mind, and still very hot and crispy around the edges. Even though it was pricey in burger terms (like $75 after everything + tip), I'm itching to go back already. read more

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Went double Amboy with the burger and fries! This place was awesome! Definitely a refreshing take on a thicker juicy burger amidst the smash burger craze. Been wanting to come here for a while as I have been a fan of eggslut since its inception and I was excited to hear that he was opening up a burger spot. I anticipate when I come back that I will give some of the other specials a try but you definitely can't go wrong with the signature amboy option. read more

Amboy - Amboy DH - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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When you want that quality ground beef patty, come here. Smashburgers are everywhere now and they a great job here as well but if you really want to taste that meat, get yourself a slim thicc or the DH. Sometimes a thick juicy burger just hits different. Also, I personally love the seeded sesame bun. They have a paid parking structure I believe but sometimes you can find street parking. Limited seating inside and a couple tables outside. read more

Amboy - Amboy Slim Thicc - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This has to be in my top 5 burgers ever. Massive 11oz patty. Aged to perfection, classic no gimmicks just deep flavor. Great staff, very welcome and helpful. Get the garlic fries too 10/10 read more

Amboy - Cheese pull - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stopped by Amboy Burgers after coming to Union Station on the Greyhound from San Diego. The place had a small line outside but it moved quickly. Since it was my first time, I ordered the classic Amboy burger with yellow peppers, and went to sit at a table outside. I was en route to LAX and realized my phone battery was quite low. I asked the clerk if I could charge my phone for a bit and he graciously plugged me in behind the counter. The burger itself was really good. It tasted like what I'd call a crossover of In-N-Out and a hole-in-the-wall smashburger spot. The meat was super flavorful, though, and the bun was quite good too. The only downside is that it was like ~$18 after tax for a fairly small burger. But, I realize this is Los Angeles in 2026, so I let it slide and not interfere with my interpretation of the burger. Plus, the willingness to let me charge was really nice. read more

Amboy - Outside seating - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The amboy burger classic smash single was good, the bun is thicker so i'd probably try a double smash next time. The amboy hot dog was just okay. The fries had a nice texture, crispy but not chippy. Came in on a Sunday a little before 8pm. There were only a few people inside but we were the only ones in line. The girl taking our order was very indifferent about our presence and kept talking to someone else in the kitchen while taking our order. She asked to clarify if I wanted peppers on both the hot dog and the burger, and I asked for them only on the burger. When I got the order, they were on the hot dog. Not sure why she asked if she wasn't going to pay attention to my answer. When I chose to spend my money at a business I would like to know they actually value my business, vs acting like I'm bothering them with a request or a question. I might come back to try something else but the hospitality here was lacking. read more

Located inside the first floor of Far East Plaza and adjacent from Howlin Ray's is Amboy. Small little shop with only few tables inside and more tables outside. Order at the counter and wait for your order outside if getting take out. I got the Amboy DH burger $21 that's dry aged 10 oz patty. I couldn't really taste the difference of dry aged or not. The patty was a little too rare and too sweet for my tastes. The chili cheese dog $10 was just aright. I wish it had more cheese. The order took a long time about 20 minutes. Surprised at how long it took. Probably won't be back. read more

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Amboy been hitting lately. I'm fully in my thick burger era and this place gets it Juicy, messy in the right way, and actually tastes like real beef.. not just sauce doing all the work. The patty's got that crust, still pink where it matters, and the balance is dialed... bun holds up, no mid-bite collapse. Fries are a favorite, crispy, salty, no nonsense. And the hot dog? Lowkey sleeper, but it shows up. If you're over the smash wave and want something with a little weight to it, this is it. read more

Amboy - Amboy Classic - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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In LA's sea of smashburgers comes Amboy slingin' em smashed, slim thicc, and DH (i.e. "Damn Huge" -- just kidding, I'm not sure what it stands for, but I stand for it). Their "Classic Smashed" holds its own with a prominent beefy flavor and surprising juiciness, but the dry-aged "DH" burger is the one I'm writing home about. The dry-age blend gives the burger a deeper level of beefiness, the butter baste provides it a light crispy crust, and the garlic aioli rounds things out perfectly. Everything is held together by sesame seed buns from Breadbar that aren't to be overlooked -- definitely one of my favorite burger buns. Amboy is a premier destination for burgers lovers and a must-visit for those interested in more than just a potato bun smash. Parking Street parking is available around the area via metered parking. Expect to walk. Seating Plenty of seating with tables and ledges scattered about the plaza. Here's what we ordered Truffle Double Classic Smashed ($16): The truffle mayo and parm crust are a pungent punch of flavor that I highly recommend. Fancy DH Burger ($21): Big, beefy, garlicky. A thick burger-lover's dream. Amboy fries ($10): Their take on Animal-style fries. The added chopped chilies make this one even better. Grand total: $53.66 (tax included) read more

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First time here with the bf on his lunch break. Found it by chance via Yelp and it was walking distance from the A (blue) metro line. The service was amazing everyone was so friendly! The ambiance was nice. It reminds me of those old school Delhi's you see in the movies. It inside itself was small but plenty of seatings outside. Now the food...OMG the food was delicious! Definitely bf approved cuz he's a picky eater. He got the Amboy double smashed burger and I got the steakhouse double smashed burger and we shared the chili cheese fries. The burger was cooked perfectly u can taste the toastyliness of the buns and the crispiness of the patty. I usually dont care too much for chili cheese fries but this was pretty good. It has a slight sweetness to the chili and I felt the fries was also cooked perfectly. Not over cooked and not under cooked. Oh and the table next too us I guess ordered way too many fries and gave us a basket. Definitely the bf and I will come back again to try the other stuff. read more

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We went here on a Saturday afternoon and arrived a few minutes before they opened at noon. There were a few people waiting outside when they opened by the line wasn't too bad, by the time we got our food the line was much longer! We ordered the amboy slim thicc, fancy slim thicc, amboy dog and the amboy fries to share. Total was ~$50 including tax. Our food came out within 15 minutes of ordering. I enjoyed the fancy over the amboy, but both burgers were nice and juicy. I really liked the cheese sauce in the fries and thought they were a big portion overall! I would probably skip the hot dog next time, my partner wanted to try it and we thought it was decent but not as good as the rest of the food. Metered street parking or paid lot parking only. There are a few 3-4 tables inside and some outside as well, mainly for parties of 2-4; would be difficult to have a larger group as the place is pretty small overall. read more

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Hidden gem in Chinatown LA. Love their burgers and how lowkey the restaurant is. I've recommended this place to at least 5 other friends. I need to go back when I'm in LA. read more

This place has delicious items to choose from! The last time I went, I got the Amboy Slim Thicc, which had a toasted sesame seeded bun, American cheese, pickles, burger sauce, caramelized onions, and a Slim Thicc 1/3 lb patty! That was a mouthful and it really was a filling meal! I also got the Truffle Fries, which came with 24 month-aged Parmigiano Reggiano topped with truffle aioli. It complemented the burger so well. It was cool because at the joint, you could spin a wheel for a fun reward! I highly recommend this place and the great hospitality within it! Check it out sometime! read more

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Is the hype real? That was the thought running through my mind as I was walking up to Amboy. As an L.A resident I have a love/hate relationship with foodie places. I love that we live in such a food rich city but I hate how popularity can equate to insane wait times. I had been wanting to try Amboy for awhile now but I kinda wanted to wait for the hype to die down. So I waited for about 15 mins and before finally making it inside. I went with a steakhouse DH burger and cheese fries. First off let me start with the fries. They were fried fresh and the cheese sauce had the perfect consistency of thick enough but still saucy. My burger upon first glance was a work of art, almost too pretty to eat. I took one bite and immediately thought to myself this is the real deal. I haven't at some of the finest restaurants around the world but at the same time can appreciate life simplicities like a good burger and This is the top of the line. Now seating is a whole different animal, but take a chance because it's definitely worth it if you're looking for a top notch burger. read more

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