Located inside the shopping center downstairs. This was by far, one of the best burgers we've ever had! You can taste they use a higher quality of meat. The burger was very juicy and flavorful. I got the Amboy classic with a smash patty; wish I had gotten a double patty. There wasn't a big crowd so the service was quick. There is a seating area inside and outside of the restaurant, but it is rather small. read more

I heard many positive reviews of Amboy and saw the many social media reviews. I had to come and try it for myself. Amboy is located at a Plaza in Chinatown. It's a small location with a counter and limited indoor and outdoor seating. The vibe was very local with LA Dodgers swag along with unique Amboy accents. Upon entering I was greeted by a friendly team member who took my order. I ordered the Amboy style double smash burger with a small fry. The burger was solid and one of the better smash burgers I've had in LA. The patties were thicker than expected and were very filling. The quality of ingredients truly set this place apart. The fries were average, although they offer several upgrades to the fries. The team member that took my order did a great job of checking in and used my name which was a very personal touch. While I was eating, a few regulars came in and showed that this was a good place with kind people. I look forward to going back to try other menu options. read more

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Got a $70 "to go" order. Burger was burnt on outside and raw on the inside. I eat my fair share of steak tartare, but this was just gross. Pictures don't really show the clotty blood. Bun was stale and over toasted to hide it. Fry grease needs to be changed. Sorry. Maybe they had an off night. But this was the exact opposite of the first burger I had from here. Won't ever go back. read more

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BEST BURGER EVER TRIED ! Amazing service, amazing ambiance, and amazing flavors ! They even play the SpongeBob movie while you eat I got the DH amboy style, with garlic fries. read more

Amboy - BEST BURGER IVE EVER TRIED! great service, great ambiance, GREAT FLAVORS. They even play the SpongeBob movie while you eat - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Next stop on the burger tour...Amboy was generally delicious. Did the double smash burger Amboy way,,,super tasty at first but does kind of wear off towards the end for some reason. The fries and burger sauce were ok but nothing to write home about. Service was great despite it being packed. Not surprising for a Saturday afternoon in the same strip mall as Howlin Rays...it was jumpin. May be back to try the other styles of burgers but recommend giving it a try. read more

Amboy - Burger and fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Both burgers were absolutely delicious. The patties were high quality and flavorful, paired perfectly with soft sesame seed buns. The toppings on each burger suited them really well and I always enjoy a great combination of pickles and caramelized onions! The Amboy fries with their house sauce were golden, crispy, and well seasoned. read more

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Went with my brother and niece to this delicious burger in Chinatown. This is a small spot next to Howlin Ray's in a small strip mall. Service was very nice. I ordered Slim thick, fancy style with garlic fries and a can of sprite. Garlic fries just had some garlic aoili sauce drizzled on it not worth the $10. However, that burger was all worth it. Burger on a sesame bun, with garlic aoili sauce caramelized onions, provolone and pickles. Delicious. Should have added bacon. With try location in West Covina next time it is closer to me. read more

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It was our first time getting food here. We were craving burgers today, but not just any burgers you wanted something different something a bit more fancy. My boyfriend found the spot and he was super excited because he realize they had a dry age burger, and that was his main goal of getting food from here. I saw that they had a tuna melt and something called a fancy thick burger. We ended up getting all three. My boyfriend enjoyed his truffle, dry age burger so much. I really enjoyed my fancy thick burger, and the tuna melt. The only small downside for me was that there was barely any tuna in the melt. Other than that, all flavors was so delicious we will be back for sure! read more

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I really liked this spot. Located in a plaza with easy weekday street parking, full of different cuisines to try. I love steak sauce and the steakhouse burger did not disappoint. It is a heavy burger. So we split it and got large french fries. Was more than enough food for two! Service was friendly and informative. Ambiance was clean and organized. It is a small spot but does not make one feel cramped. Oh! And right down the way is Lasita...which is next on my list! read more

Amboy - Steakhouse burger, coke, and some of theee best fries. - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here after hearing all the hype about its burgers. It lives up to the hype! I ordered the double fancy style, along with fries and was able to share it with a friend. I love sesame seeds on my buns and the portion of it was very filling. My #1 favorite burger in LA at the moment! read more

i went in to enjoy a bite, but was quickly turned off when i was treated so rudely by the staff. some short guy with unkept dreadlocks working there was loudly telling customers to move out of his way while he barged in & out. i remained hopeful about the food. i had a sandwich & fries. it wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth the horrible customer service. read more

First off customer service is amazing, onto the food. I enjoyed me some Ambiy fries, delicious crispy shoe string fries with flavorful grilled onions, cheese sauce and chopped Chili's. I'm definitely coming back next up I want to try to cheese burgers read more

Absolutely one of the best burgers I've ever had. I got the fancy Amboy style with the fat patty. The fries are McDonald's level skinny fries, but probably not bad for you like McDonald's. But let's be honest, none of this food is really good for you and that's the whole point. read more

I finally made it back to one of my favorite burger spots in LA--Amboy. We got there right when they opened and there was already a line, which says a lot. I ordered the Amboy Slim Thick burger along with the chili cheese fries. The burger was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and cooked perfectly. The fries came in a generous portion, definitely big enough to share. Amboy can be a little tricky to find since it's tucked inside the plaza next to Howlin' Ray's, but it's well worth the effort. Highly recommend adding this spot to your burger rotation. read more

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

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There's literally 6 people in line and the wait has been over 45 minutes. Absolutely abysmal staffing. Whoever is in charge needs to actually hire people. read more

This place is very confusing. I'm all for creativity and innovation but when you have something good just let it be great. When it comes to their regular double smash burger it's a masterpiece. Truly one of the best burgers I've had in LA. The bun is fluffy but has bite, the meat is pressed with beautiful lacing on the edges, grilled onions melting perfectly with the cheese. No complaints whatsoever. The only reason they're getting 4 stars is for the DH burger. It's supposedly 10 ounces of dry aged beef but I honestly couldn't tell the difference. And even the truffle mayo or Parmesan crusted buns weren't present. And this is a prime example of less is more. The customer service is ok and there's only a few tables to sit and eat so you're better getting it to go. The chili cheese fries were ok, the chili is like a spicy sloppy Joe. read more

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Not sure how to summarize Amboy. Some things were excellent, others not so much. The not-so-much: I ordered the Amboy Slim Thicc. Important to mention that they serve this medium rare. I didn't see anything that flagged that up-front nor did the guy at the counter mention it, but based on reading some other reviews that's how they serve it. Now, I'm not against medium rare beef, but the burger I had was rare (blue?) to the point that the patty was blood red and cold in the middle with just a tiny bit of color on the outside. To me, medium rare means 130-135f on the inside, red in the very middle and pink throughout the rest with a good crust on the outside. This was straight up cold in the middle. I know everyone has their own feelings and preferences about how beef in general and dry aged steak in particular should be served but this simply wasn't doing it for me. Next, the patty on the Slim Thicc is juicy. And I'm talking really really juicy. To the point that the lower half of the bun is completely saturated with beef fat and blood before it even arrives. Again, hard to say that a juicy patty is a bad thing, but if you can't actually pick up the burger, when does it cease to be a burger and become a steak haché with some soggy bread on the side? All the bigger disappointment because you can tell the raw ingredients (the beef, cheese, bread etc) are outstanding and well chosen. The good: my partner also got a Slim Thicc (the Amboy Classic) and it was a true medium-to-medium-well done patty. And I asked if they could refire mine to be less rare and they did so, which was greatly appreciated and improved the patty a lot. The Amboy fries were pretty good too. read more

Well, the amboy burger was really good. I got the thick one with fries and a coke. 33 bucks with tip. Not cheap. Took about 45 minutes to get to the table. Service was good, but i think they became a bit annoyed when i got my food, but the fries were crazy cold. They replaced them with the quickness. Still not hot, but i wasn't gonna ask a second time. I'll come back to try the smash burger at some point. read more

A good restaurant for delicious and affordable burgers! The burgers and fries were made fresh! The patty itself is very flavorful, but the sauce made it very unique and nostalgic to my Manila upbringing. read more

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Service was super friendly and fairly fast. Location a lot smaller than expected but was nice they had outdoor overflow seating. Burger was honestly just "ok" - I got their basic smash .. however the garlic fries were amazing ! Limited choices on drinks read more

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My favorite burger in the city, but they are chronically understaffed and it takes way longer than it should for every small order when not busy. Love this place, but hope it figures this out. read more

Tried the burgers here from a recommendation of a friend that lives in LA. I was intrigued by the quality meats label and burgers in china town. Upon arriving to the place it was evident that recommendations and commendations were adorning the dining area. I tried the Amboy 10 oz burger and did not disappoint. It was done to perfection. The patty was quite hefty but I was able to finish it. Come here hungry. You'll truly get filled and satisfied read more

Amboy - The 10oz amboy burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Didn't want to leave a review, but couldn't find a place to write into, so here we are. The dry aged DH gets hyped as one of the best burgers in LA by seemingly everyone. We'd only had the double smash, so on a lazy Friday takeout at 3.30pm, drove six minutes home, and sat down ready to be convinced. The patty.. had other plans. Tough, dry, and under-seasoned, which clearly the kitchen tried to overcompensate with the volume of caramelised onions and garlic mayo, which was a noble effort and a losing one. Unsure if cook didn't understand what medium-rare feels like? $21 for that is a lot to ask. Fries were great, as always. That's all. read more

Amboy - DH Burger.. Clearly not medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great place to pop by. The server/cashier was pleasant and had some great recommendations! We got 2 DH burgers, one Amboy style and one Fancy - both delicious! Also tried the Amboy style fries, without the onions and they were bomb! Would definitely come again and again! Customer service was also top notch since the cashier checked in with us to see if we enjoyed our meal. Great vibes from the employees! read more

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The DH Burger... Ranked #9 in the world by some food ranking site. When I heard this, I needed to try this thing. Amboy is a burger joint / butcher shop created by Alvin Cailan who is the same chef and owner of Egg Slut and from what I know has dabbled with other notable restaurants. This DH Burger is dry aged burger. Some may notice a little funk from the dry aging with this 10 oz steak patty ($21) which does give it a different flavor than the typical burger. The patty is pretty thick like a steak and prepared like one with the grease poured on the sides and top to give that steak crust. I've tried this burger twice and the first time, it was over cooked and a little dry. The second time was a lot better. You can order this burger 4 different styles: Amboy, Fancy, Steak House, Chili Cheese, or Truffle (+4). I tried the Steak House which has a steak sauce, cheese, onions, pickles. Pretty good classic style burger. I also had the truffle style with a truffle mayo, parmesan crusted patty. Pretty simple but flavorful. I've had the other Amboy burgers from the Topanga location which was on par with other burger joints. This DH Burger is very good and worth trying if you're a burger lover. Service here is helpful and friendly. Located in Far East Plaza, underground parking ins available but fairly tight. There's also street parking and a parking lot along next door and across the street. read more

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Dodgers Parade day and fans eatin at the AMBOY The wait is worth it with the juicy double meat and cheese with my favorite garlic fries and a sprite! It never disappoints!!!! read more

Amboy - Eatin @AMBOY Chinatown - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best burger I've had in a while, memorable and uniquely outstanding. We got a truffle DH style. Didn't need anything else. So juicy, cooked perfectly, crispy outside w/ the umami from the Parmesan crust, rich truffle w/garlic confi. Counter service dude was welcoming & engaging. Inside was nicely A/C'd. They just didn't have water available, sparkling avail at cost, so glad we brought our hydroflask. Well worth the stop, will be coming back. read more

I've been to Amboy a couple of times before and always had a solid experience, so I know they're capable of doing things right. That said, everyone is entitled to an off day--and unfortunately, today seemed to be one of those days. I ordered the Amboy cheeseburger with fries. Both the burger and the fries came out dry, and even the sesame seed bun felt dry and stale. The whole meal just missed the mark. What should have been a simple, satisfying burger ended up being pretty disappointing. I'll chalk this one up to an off day because I've had better here before, but this visit definitely didn't live up to the standard I was expecting. Hopefully the kitchen tightens things up next time. read more

I've heard so much about their thick juicy burger so I went on a Sunday and luckily there was no line so I got to order what I thought was the burger everyone has been talking about and Amboy fries. My mistake was not knowing the difference between the classic and the DH. I definitely should have spent more time on the menu, but ended up with smashed patties and the burger was great! So much flavor, without the usual crispy edges of other smash burgers. I sat outside on their patio which was nice day with a breeze and enjoyed the Amboy fries that had chopped peperoncini on top adding a really great contrast to the creamy dressing. Overall this is a great spot, not super easy to find, but really great food... just make sure you order the right burger. Lesson learned. read more

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Came here after seeing their burger ranked on The Infatuation and a bunch of other lists. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in the city. Burger was perfectly greasy and the party was tender. I made sure to try the DH burger since it seems that is the most popular choice at Amboy. Their fries are nothing to sleep on either. Definitely gotta give them a 5. I called 15 minutes ahead and the food was ready by the time that I got there, so no complaints on the service at all. I'll for sure be back at Amboy next time I'm in the area read more

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For our mini-vacay, we drove up to Los Angeles to spend quality time with our Baby Girl. Prior to our visit, our daughter drafted an itinerary of what we'd be doing with her during our stay. Of course eating to our heart's desire is something we all enjoy, so one of our stops during our trip was Amboy because she had heard positive things about this burger spot. I've had Amboy on my Yelp Want To Go list for sometime and after our first time visit on 7/11 day, I can confidently add Amboy to my burger list as one of the top burger joints I've eaten at. Seriously folks, Amboy needs to be tried for their memorable burgers and fries. Amboy can be found in Chinatown Los Angeles specifically as one of the tenants of the Far East Plaza indoor mall. Amboy is located on Broadway just a few steps away from Alpine. Parking is metered parking and there were a few parking lots closeby. It's across the street from Far-East Center, United Foods, J Enterprises, and it's adjacent to Chunsan Plaza. As we walked into Far East Plaza, I was surprised to find that besides Amboy, there were two other restaurants located in the same plaza that were on my Yelp Want To Go list. Across from Amboy is the Filipino restaurant Lasita and just a few steps away was the popular Howlin' Ray's Hot Chicken. There was no signage on the Amboy storefront besides on their door. There is indoor marble table top and black leather booth seating and outdoor blue metal tables and chair seating. Amboy is owned by a Filipino, so you'll see decorations that honor the Filipino culture such as the barrel man and the large cutlery hanging on the wall. There are framed accolades and recognition for Amboy's burgers. Ron the Filipino dread-locked gentleman who took our order provided us with friendly and attentive customer service. He was a cool dude who checked on us, answered our questions, and was passionate about Amboy's food and the owner. I forgot what food show I saw that featured chef and owner of Amboy Alvin Cailan. After watching that foodie show, I remember immediately adding Amboy to my Yelp Want To Go list. After my daughter told us we were eating at Amboy, I was really looking forward to grubbing on their burgers and fries. Besides the Chinatown location, there is another Amboy location in West Covina. Ron explained to us that Amboy is known for their DH burger, which is a dry aged 10 oz burger patty. I wished I had known that before we placed our order, so this gives us another reason to visit Amboy again to eat their DH burger. Amboy has a simple menu, which allows them to focus on what they do best and that's their burgers and fries. I ordered a double classic smashed patty Fancy burger, which comes with garlic confit mayo, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, sliced pickles encapsulated in their toasted signature sesame bun. After just my first bite, I knew I was going to enjoy every single bite. That burger was flavorful, juicy, savory, every single component blended perfectly, and I was wowed by the toasted sesame bun. Trust me when I say to order a large chili cheese fries, which comes with house made chili, cheese sauce, and raw diced onions. Loved their tasty chili that had a little kick and they were generous with the crunchy fries. Their homemade chili was quality personified and it ate really well by itself. We also shared their large garlic fries, which comes with minced garlic, parsley, garlic oil, and garlic confit mayo. If you're a garlic fan, those fries will be your jam. I completely vouch for the hype of Amboy's burgers and fries and I'd add both on top ten lists for burgers and fries. I know we raised both our kids to appreciate quality and tasty food because they recommend standout restaurants such as Amboy. When it comes to burgers and fries, I consider myself a burger aficionado aka burger snob. Amboy's Fancy burger, its chili cheese fries, and garlic fries need to be tried by burger and fries fans like me. When we talked to Ron, we asked him if Alvin would consider opening an Amboy in San Diego. We could only hope. Yes, Amboy is that great! read more

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So I got the fancy with the dry aged patty and it was delicious. However, i needed a little lettuce and tomato cuz it was super rich. Now the young lady that was helping us was really nice and helpful. The place was cozy and hopefully it becomes more successful so they can get a bigger spot. read more

Love the way they crisp the cheese. The patty is good. The bun is excellent. Takes a little while, though.

Just go. Just seriously go. Ask my numerous friends who I dragged here. Kinda disappointed that they now go on their own. Burgers are that good. Especially the smashed one - never forget to order fried and wash it down with soda. Forget water for this meal - have a soda. It is a no frills place. Order at the counter and wait for them to bring you the yumminess that will make you want to do the happy dance - and you will, with every bite. read more

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Yum, just had a single classic and so satisfied. Like the simple plaza outdoor seating they got and fast service. Will definitely be back during another lunch break. read more

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

Yeah, the Amboy DH Fancy is probably the best burger I've ever had (it's either this or an In-N-Out double double no explanation needed). The DH really is that much better than a normal patty. The salt-cured beef patty is like a delicious steak with a hard and crispy crust to it. Sesame bun also crispy on the inside and a strong sesame taste in a good way. Get the burger done fancy, which has the garlic sauce in the burger. And don't forget the fries- basically gourmet McDonalds fries, made to perfection. read more

Amboy - DH Fancy with fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decided to do a one two combo and hit up Howlin Rays and Amboy for lunch. First time here at Amboy. I went with a double slim thicc steakhouse classic burger. About $17 bucks after tax etc. How was it? It was pretty tasty. It was a large burger (Two 6 ounce patties) topped with cheese, onions, steak sauce and pickles. Honestly, didn't taste any of the onions. Had a pickle up in the mix, maybe 2? The steakhouse sauce was definitely unique. It almost tasted like a chili sauce as in chili cheese fries/chili cheese dog. I was expecting like an A-1 Steak Sauce flavor or something, but it was totally different. It was good, but it was also overpowering. My buddy really liked it (we split the burger). The patties and cheese were excellent! Next time here, I would probably just got with a double burger with just meat/cheese/onions/ketchup/mustard or something like that. Like a super bomb deluxe QP with cheese, but 100x better. Service was friendly from the guy at the counter. Couple of seats inside, and 4 small tables outside. Would I come back? Yeah. Happy to have checked it off my list. read more

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While we were waiting for our food at Howlin Rays, my friends told me about this place and how great the food here is. Up until this point, I had never heard of it. Well after finishing my chicken sandwich, I was still quite hungry but the line at HR was really long, so I went over to Amboy. The space it occupies is extremely small. There are a few tables inside and then some outside but that's about it. I went over to the counter and ordered the patty melt. The man behind the counter seemed a bit impatient and not happy. I'm not sure if it was because he was the only person there or something but I'm sure it wasn't personal. In about ten minutes, my burger was ready and I have to say, it had to be one of the best patty melts I have ever had. I don't get to eat them too often so I'm glad that I chose this place to have one because it was amazing. I would definitely love to come back here again to try something else on the menu. According to my friends and a lot of these other reviews, there is better stuff to order on the menu, so I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

The Amboy Burger checks every box on what a burger should be. I got the Double Amboy Burger and it simple yet delicious. The burger consists of pickles, carmalized onions, Amboy sauce, double smashed patties, American cheese, and sesame buns. The beef was fresh, you can taste the beefiness, and the buns were perfectly toasted as well. This is a burger spot that truly honors its predecessors. read more

Amboy - Double Amboy Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Los Angeles, California

TL;DR: A well-executed burger and delicious fries--a spot worth visiting and revisiting. The Details: I had the opportunity to meet Chef Alvin Cailan in person at a Local Kitchens event in Norcal before learning about his restaurants and Amboy. From then it was on my radar to visit the Chinatown Amboy location. It's a small space, though well-designed and well-maintained. The front-of-house person was also friendly and personable. I ordered the Amboy DH and garlic fries and split the portions with my wife and was quite content afterward. - The burger's cook was excellent--a crisp crust on the outside and a tender, juicy medium rare inside. However, the dry-aged aspect of the meat was a bit lost on me. I'm not sure if it was the patty's seasoning, the fact that the meat was dry-aged 35 days rather than longer, the fact that my palate still needs to be trained to distinguish dry-aged flavor, the fact that the Amboy preparation overpowered the dry-aged flavor or some combination of the factors. That being said, it was still a well-executed burger, and I look forward to trying a different preparation on my next visit. - The garlic fries were fantastic--cut as thick as McDonald's, but maintaining their crispiness and freshness throughout the meal. I personally didn't mind that the fries weren't slathered in garlic aioli because I felt it brought a lighter but still very noticeable touch of garlic essence to the fries, especially with the freshly minced garlic sprinkled throughout. I felt full before we could finish the fries, but my wife enjoyed them so much that she thought it would be a waste if we didn't, so down our hatches they went. read more

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