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    Carl Og3 Burger Shop

    4.4 (254 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    This is the parking lot mural and remember to back your car in!
    Paul R.

    I had the Unami waigyu burger and enjoyed the carmelized onions and special sauce no ketchup or mustard please! It's small but not fast food and waitress service was very helpful. It's a little different in that it's Yoshi's Japanese BBQ at night and that looks like it would be equally as good. Nice pleasant but a bit dark inside. Loved it and will definitely go back!

    Plain hot dog
    Sophia C.

    The OG3 Cheeseburger Deluxe was just perfect. Perfect ingredients, perfect cooking, perfect taste. The Plain Hot Dog wasn't super great. Charred hot dog bun, hot dog itself was just okay. Service was good and friendly but it did take some time for food to come out. Place was mostly clean. I had to brush off a ton of powder or something grainy from my seat before I sat down but otherwise the place was nice and seat was comfortable. It's borrowing the space of a completely different restaurant and it's obvious because there's a cooktop in the middle of each table. No points deducted for that though. Just info. Seems like a lot of folks order takeout, but there were also a number of tables filled when I went. I'd come back for sure. That burger was just so good! And good price.

    Umami Wagyu Cheeseburger
    Kyllie N.

    Placed my order at 1:20 PM, and the online estimate said it would be ready by 1:45 PM. I arrived around 1:35 PM and was told I was a little early, but that the host would let the kitchen know I had arrived. Along with two other people waiting for takeout, there were also about five parties dining in still waiting for their food. I ended up receiving my order at 1:57 PM. For a single burger, that felt like a pretty long wait -- especially after already waiting inside the restaurant for around 20 minutes with no updates. If an order is given a pickup time, it should ideally be ready or close to ready by then. That was definitely the biggest downside of the experience. The burger itself was good, though not quite worth the 40-45 minute wait overall. I ordered the Umami Wagyu Cheeseburger. It had good flavor, but it was pretty messy, and honestly, I couldn't really tell much of a difference from regular beef. I'm not sure the "wagyu" aspect added much for me personally. I'm usually a very patient person, but this experience left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. I can only imagine how long the dine-in customers were waiting. I'm glad I had the chance to try it, but I'm not sure if I'd come back.

    Burgers during the day
    Rebecca T.

    Delicious burger! Juicy, flavorful, soft buns. This is what they do and really all they do at this yakiniku place during lunch time. Great service. Option to sit at the counter which makes it easier for solo diners. Food came out hot and pretty fast. The place seemed a little dated but nonetheless looked clean enough. Limited parking during busy lunch hours so come here off-peak times!

    Jennifer A.

    If you know, you KNOW-- Carl he's famous for THE burger: "The One" Snake River Farms American Wagyu, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onion, jalapeño, special sauce... basically the one you won't stop thinking about Also tried: Wagyu cheeseburger w/ jalapeño Chili burger Kimchee burger Chili fries No beef here... just BEEF done right

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    Ross T.

    Located on Young Street and it was pretty hard to find, because the sign was so small and on the ground, and the Japanese B.B. Q Yoshi's dominates the building, finding out it is the same owners just serving buffet types of food items. We found parking in the lot they also have public street parking. I had the Classic Cheeseburger & my wife had the same with a basket of crinkle cut French fries, which the cheeseburger was good it had cheese and diced onions and diced pickles with a special sauce. The crinkle cut French fries came out hot and crispy and was very good. My daughter and boyfriend had the OG 3 Deluxe Cheeseburger and a basket of crinkle cut French fries and they had onions and tomatoes with diced onions and diced pickles with a special sauce and they also enjoyed their choice. They have restroom one for men and one for women. The burgers are juicy and need to ask for extra napkin. Service was friendly, but they were very busy and couldn't pay much attention to the tables.

    Water with metal straws
    Tonya A.

    We're a burger-loving family, so when my brother was visiting, my son and I decided to try Carl OG3 Burger Shop together with him. First thing to note: the burger concept operates inside a Japanese restaurant that's closed during the day. From a business standpoint, that's actually pretty smart -- shared kitchen space makes sense. However, as someone with a food allergy, I do wish that had been clearer beforehand. Cross-contact is something I always have to think about, and unfortunately the fries made me feel a little sick afterward (likely due to shared fryer oil with shrimp). Now for the food. Overall, it was okay -- not bad, but not something that stood out. The biggest issue for me was seasoning. The burger patty really needed more salt. A little extra seasoning would have made a significant difference in flavor. Structurally, it also struggled a bit. There was a noticeable puddle of what looked like water mixed with their special sauce at the bottom of the basket, which caused the bottom bun to become soggy. That made the last few bites unpleasant. The fries themselves were solid -- basic crinkle fries, salted well, crispy, and no major complaints there. Nothing particularly special, but dependable. Service-wise, our server was kind and seemed to be doing her best. She didn't speak English fluently, which made confirming allergens a bit tricky, but she was patient and polite. That said, multitasking appeared to be a challenge. We waited quite a while before being told we could seat ourselves, and other guests who came in after us experienced the same delay. It was also quite cold inside (we were dressed casually), so something to keep in mind if you run cold. I ordered hot water, and since they don't have mugs, it was served in a small soup bowl -- which I actually appreciated and had no issue with. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it also wasn't one we plan to repeat. With better seasoning, improved moisture control on the burger build, and clearer allergen communication, this place could easily improve. For now, it's a three-star experience for us.

    Kakaako Smash had Portuguese sausage in the patty!!!
    Michael R.

    Wow, incredible burgers! A little secret spot that uses available space from a night time Japanese bbq so it's cool and comfy inside. Excellent service, but please give time cuz good food is worth the wait if busy. Burgers, hot dogs and fries. That is all you'll need to enjoy a super meal!

    Mikey H.

    I love me a good smash burger. I didn't make it to my go to spot this year, so I thought I'd try something different. Carl Og3 is an interesting concept! Burger joint during the day, and a Japanese barbecue restaurant at night. There's a small parking lot in front and street parking too. Friendly greeting, and I was seated at the bar. I ordered a wagyu cheeseburger deluxe and added bacon. It did take a while, but it was worth it! Delicious juicy burger with fresh lettuce and tomato. Some burgers come out greasy, and granted I do like some like that, but this one was really good without that. This is a great place to come to. Most of the customers came in and ate, a little conversation, and left. There was one woman who insisted on talking loudly on her phone.

    Cainan S.

    Food: ordered the wagyu cheese burger and fries. This was a solid smash burger, nice and fatty with a toasted bun. In hindsight I should've ordered the double which I think would be the right amount of beefiness. Service: We on a weekday so it was pretty empty and the food came out quickly. Ambiance: its located inside Yakiniku Yoshi so it smells like meat and smoke. Price: it does cost a little more since the meat is american wagyu from snake river farms. I'd say its worth it for a premium quality burger.

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    GLENN F.

    Went to visit Carl and his crew for lunch today and the very Best Smash burger and fries in the islands! Just had the simple deluxe cheese burger, and basket of fries. Carl even took time out to say hi, even thought they were busy busy today. Thanks again!

    The One (during Christmas!)
    Noelle Y.

    I'm so glad we stopped by because these burgers were so delicious!! I had some coworkers talking sooo highly about this place and how they wanted them again. They kept talking about them so I went to try. We both got The One burger and I'm so happy we did!! I was just going to try the cheeseburger because I wasn't sure about all the extra ingredients but I decided to give it a shot anyway and I'm so happy I did! It's the perfect blend of everything delicious and they all work so well together. Right now, I can't wait to go back again now too!! Also, we went right before Christmas which is why our buns are red and green (I'm assuming). So cute!!! The bread was also so soft and delicious. AND, it was juicy without being too messy. How did they do all that?? We had no trouble parking even though it's a little lot. We walked up to a Japanese restaurant and weren't sure if it was the right place, but there was a sign and a guy outside who said to go in. Everyone was so friendly. I loved everything and can't wait to go back! Mmmmm.

    The one
    Jaymi U.

    I believe the messier the burger, the better it tastes. And this burger was MESSY. I ordered The One and there's a lot of toppings on there with bold flavors but the sauce helps to tie it all together. Definitely an enjoyable experience. Service was quick and friendly as well. My only complaint is that the parking lot is pretty tiny so you need to get lucky or find street parking. They are only open for lunch since it seems they share the space - otherwise I would come way more often

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    Burger was good but not anything to write home about. Service was very slow for a weekday afternoon. Restrooms were very dirty.

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    Is there parking?

    Yes. There is a parking lot right off Young Street for customers only,

    I'm in a wheelchair, how accessible is this place?

    Tho there are stairs fronting the entrance, there must be an elevator or ramps, but maybe accessible only through the garage (?). A patron in a wheelchair dined in while we were there.

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