Delicious food. And you feel healthy after eating it because it's very basic recipes.

While this isn't anything special, I really like coming here for a quick, small meal that's also healthy and doesn't break the bank. There is definitely a lack of flavor overall. They have a few sauces to choose from to add flavor, but I'm not a big fan of them. I'd rather just eat it plain. Their veggies are always fresh, which is one of my favorite parts about coming here. Also, I can't believe they gave me an entire package of seaweed! I loved it! read more

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Great food! Tasty and healthy at a reasonable price. Order as take out or dine in. Fast casual. Multiple locations in San Diego.

Great food and service. Usually go here every week or two for lunch and it never fails.

for the price, you get a lot of food and it's always good. always perfect for a quick and easy lunch when you're close by! never have any issues with the workers. no seats so just be prepared to take the food to go! huge fan of the hot sauces they have as well. read more

Would definitely recommend. This is like one of the only standing food spots in this Plaza now. They took down Chicks Natural, Jamba Juice, & the food court restaurants. I haven't been here in awhile but each time I have it's been great. Food is good. Love their magic sauce & the triple hot sauce. Let me tell you, I love spicy & that hot sauce is pretty spicy. The worker today was kind. I ordered ahead of time online so I just went to pick up. I asked for additional hot sauces & she didn't limit me or charge me. The previous workers have been a little snotty. But nothing intolerable. I recommend the regular bowl. I always get half/half chicken & beef w/ veggies, white rice, & green onions. I ordered the plate before which I don't recommend. It's a bigger plate but has less food than the regular bowl. It just comes w/ an additional salad & some orange slices. Sticking to my usual. Can't go wrong w/ this spot. read more

Flame Broiler - Half & Half beef & chicken w/ veggies, white rice, & green onions. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Did not even get to try the food. They sent me a BOGO coupon for dinner (written on the coupon: it says "preferred after 3PM".) Drove 20 minutes to the spot and it closed at 3PM? So why give a coupon that's only usable after you're closed?? Delusional read more

Located in the middle of the Sorrento Food Court lies The Flame Broiler, a diamond in the rough. Nearly all of the restaurants inside of the food court are trash... low quality greasy foods from Chinese to Mexican. So, there aren't many options for a restaurant that is healthy, fast, and delicious. There's Green Spot, which is overpriced, no flavor salads or my other go-to in Which Wich, which is delicious but you have to deal with the mean senile owner. I've been coming to The Flame Broiler for years now. It's a simple menu. Choose white or brown rice. Choose steak, chicken, or tofu. Veggies or no veggies. And they ALWAYS ask if you want green onions or not. Also, they come in Mini, Regular, or the Large Bowl. I feel like the Mini is enough for one person, so I'm usually satisfied with that. The Regular is always clutch if I didn't eat breakfast. The Large is a RIP OFF. It seems like they give you the same amount of rice and meat as a regular, but add oranges and salad to it. No thanks! The Magic Sauce is pretty much teriyaki but it's sooooo good and a little goes a long way. Then I add the hot sauce to get that sweet n sour flavor in my bowl. It's more tangy than it is spicy, but I like it. There is always a line but it goes HELLA fast. I literally ordered, got my food, and left within 2 minutes. They really streamlined the process with fast efficient cooks! Most bowl places try to compliment something as simple as a chicken bowl. It's not rocket science... but, The Flame Broiler mastered it! Fast, healthy, delicious, and cheap! The owner is pretty nice too. He often helps out at the register. A hands on owner who is in tune with customer service is an A+ one! 5 star establishment! read more

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I'm giving this place 3 stars because the lady behind the counter was so nice and helpful. However, the food was not great. A lot of stores in the center have closed down, including, apparently the chicken restaurant that my family asked me to pick up dinner from. However this chicken restaurant was here and so I tried it. I ordered several sides of chicken which were quite expensive and very dry. We ended up not eating the food from here as no-one liked it, and going to a different restuarant for dinner. read more

Got this coupon in the mail, drove 15 minutes to the flame broiler and the store was closed. Apparently it closes at 3....what kind of fast food service closes at 3??? The coupon is completely unusable because it says BOGO offered only after 3pm. It make zero sense and is false advertising read more

Flame Broiler - a person holding a dinner bogg - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Came to try out the food and the place was very clean and food was really tasty. Service was great, definitely a place you should try. read more

Flame Broiler - the contents of a meal - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

You wanna smell like magic sauce? Why not just step inside any Flame Broiler. That's the price you have to pay in order to get some solid rice bowl-esque food. It's not teriyaki in that the rice is more bland. Those beloved vegetables of yours are boiled and not steamed. Your 50/50 which is marketed the same way "frings" are somehow as some sort of magical effect on people thinking it's genius. Like before Flame Broiler no place had ever offered half chicken half beef. I like the magic sauce, but don't like smelling like it. I don't like their hot sauce since it's basically Louisiana vinegar heavy. The location is tiny, basically fast food to go since it's in a food court. Get in, get out, better yet, hand your buddy cash and let them buy it and smell like sauce. It's a problem that plagues ALL FB's is that ventilation is probably to code, but still inadequate. You can't hide that you just went to KBBQ in the same way you can't hide coming here. The beef can be a little chewy and the chicken overdone(breast), I prefer not getting that as the chances of dryness are lessened with dark meat. I wonder if they ever decided to use a pork chop or pork belly bowl. I'd buy that, because chicken, beef and even ribs can get boring, but let's face it this place isn't wowing anyone. Service is fast though the line can be long. For feeling so corporate you'd think the training would be better for the staff as they can't be a tad rude. The sauce cart design needs serious improvement for speed and optimization, like it hasn't had a redesign in years. Prices are still decent. It's not that I like downgrading places and yes I'll still eat here, but the amount of room for improvement still far outweighs the improvements they've made. Lame Spoiler. read more

The Flame Broiler is one of my favorite stops for a quick lunch before heading back to the grind. There are several locations throughout San Diego and I am pretty sure this is probably one of the busiest ones as its located right in the center area of Sorrento Valley where the lunch crowd must be massive. This Flame Broiler has limited inside seating with most of it being the outside tables. The kitchen is open to see unlike the other ones I've been to, so you can see them cooking up your food fresh as you order it. The sauces are the same except here they don't provide any fresh jalapenos like a lot of the other ones do. The biggest change I've noticed is they started using larger bowls (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=CaPmUoXZ2FuXLhVEJ0MLeg ) to put your food in, it almost seems like they got cheap and started giving you less food but they just started using a larger container. This was a damn good idea because it was almost impossible to eat out of the smaller ones before, you would almost drop food off the side trying to mix up your veggies and chicken with the rice. If you're looking for the real hot sauce stuff (like I always use) they keep the green stuff in the back of the store instead of the front. Other than that, its taste just like the other locations. The parking lot can get a bit tricky around lunch time, so come early. read more

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The Flame Broiler provides a cool approach to food that is served fast and healthy for today's busy people that is well priced. I had the large combo bowl with chicken, beef, vegetables, and brown rice for well under $7. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=fkCYUrPIxw5G8Fq_71HX3w#RD1j5jPh1Xzg5lMe2SLOyg) I was able to get extra vegetables with a reduction of brown rice served. The bowl was good. I was especially fond of the chicken because it had a great color, it was tender, and it had great flavor. It's flavor was a little sweet. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=fkCYUrPIxw5G8Fq_71HX3w#CErBHsdVli9NMKgra1Satw) The beef on the other hand, tasted good, but it was a little chewy and dry. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=fkCYUrPIxw5G8Fq_71HX3w#DwKlK8OWZrCp2j2BRovV9g). The vegetables were very good. They were fresh, tender, and nicely seasoned. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=fkCYUrPIxw5G8Fq_71HX3w#XeK9oZLe541gSxkgGq-9Rg) I enjoyed the brown rice. It was a little sticky, but it was cooked well and had good flavor. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-flame-broiler-san-diego-2?select=fkCYUrPIxw5G8Fq_71HX3w#fFeN-8ymTOu_OBwmpsCqag). The garnish of chopped scallions were a nice touch. The place is very small inside with a few seats, but there is plenty of seating outside. The service was good enough, or just uneventful, but good. read more

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Pros: Fast service. Good food. Healthier dining than some other places. Delicious orange half with combo plate order. Cons: Lack of variety. Crowded at times (lunch). read more

Flame Broiler - Combo plate, with brown rice. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

I originally planned to go to the food court next door to Flame Broiler for Thai Food but everything was closed by 3pm when the sign said 9pm. But if it wasn't for that, I would have never tried this place! I ordered the Chicken Veggie bowl ($6.40) which is half a bowl of rice and half a bowl of veggies with chicken. The chicken was really good! Nicely marinated and cooked. I decided to try my meal with the sauces that were provided, which was the hot sauce and the "magic sauce." I asked the worker what the "magic sauce" was and he specifically said it was teriyaki sauce with a hint of magic (whatever that means! Lol). Nonetheless, the sauce is great! I recommend dipping the meat into the hot sauce and then the magic sauce. I think the hot sauce is a bit sour so the sweetness of the magic sauce compliments the hot sauce really well. I also love the choice of having brown or white rice! The menu is pretty small and simple. Just rice, meat, veggies served in a bowl or plate but it's delicious and healthy, I'd say! read more

Flame Broiler - Chicken Veggie Bowl ($6.40) - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

It's Friday why not eat out. My coworker recommend this place for lunch today decided to try it out. I ordered the beef bowl soooo yummy. I loved that the bowl contains veggies. Service was very quick the only thing was I found chicken in my beef makes me think what's going on in the kitchen other than that great place for lunch. read more

Flame Broiler - Beef veggie bowl. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Healthy ! The mini bowl is just ~400 calories. 20 g of protein(chicken), brown rice and steamed veggies! And its super quick too read more

I'm sad to give this business one star during covid. I know things are rough but restaurants still need to be sharp when it comes to cleanliness and safety. I don't want your germs any day, but certainly not during covid. So to start off, there was no one in the front to take my order and I had to wait for the lady to come out from wherever she was. So...I placed an order for a bowl and a drink. The cashier rang me up and then got my cup and put the straw and lid inside the cup using her dirty hands. Then instead of letting the cook make my bowl, she goes back there and makes it. I asked for a refund and told her I did not feel right having her make my food after ringing me up. She said that she'd washed her hands, but I didn't see it. I don't really care. The people that handle the money shouldn't be making the food. Period. Then instead of giving me a refund like I asked, she told the cook to make the bowl and said, "She's the cook. I'll just have her do it." She should've had the cook do it in the first place. No thanks. Restaurants need to take extra precautions during this time. But seriously...anytime you're dealing with food, you should have high standards. I should have went to La Jolla instead! read more

Great place for lunch. Order online and it's ready with no wait. I like the choices. Good and inexpensive for what you get.

When I brought Kathy to San Diego a few weeks back, we had lunch at this Flame Broiler location at the Sorrento Valley Food Court. I ordered the Works Bowl, and Kat had the Half & Half Bowl. We both liked our orders; the beef and chicken were juicy and quite tasty, and with the brown rice, our bowls were even healthier. Too bad the place is a bit cramped - while we could've gone to the outdoor seating, it was a bit chilly that day. read more

Flame Broiler - My Works Bowl, along with Kathy's Half & Half Bowl. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

Great place to eat if you're trying to succeed at that summer body! I always get the chicken bowl no rice all veggies and it feeds me for lunch AND dinner! Saves me time on meal prepping myself. Stay away from the magic sauce if you want to keep it clean and simple. read more

Flame Broiler - Regular chicken bowl with all veggies no rice. I eat half for lunch and half for dinner. - Fast Food Near Me - San Diego, California

My first time at this location, was in the nearby area and figured I'd get something to go for lunch. We ordered two regular half and half, and also a mini chicken bowl with white meat. I should have checked my order prior to leaving, as I've read other reviews. Upon getting home, checked my order, and our half and half was all white meat chicken. It clearly stated on the receipt what was ordered. The chicken was so dry, flavorless and the sauce did not help at all. It was pretty much in edible. Maybe I should've checked my order prior, but I don't think it's my job to double check, since it clearly says on the receipt what was ordered. Just be sure to check your orders before you leave! I felt it was a waste of time and money for something I didn't really enjoy eating! read more

I have been to Flame Broiler in the past, but this was the first time at this location. Order #106 and 107 - approximately 12:30pm, July 3rd. Service was fast, as we ordered and received our chicken plates in record time. We sat and ate our meal. After eating most of the meal, my friend found a cockroach mixed in with the chicken. Sadly, she had eaten most of the food already, realizing at that moment, that our dishes were sautéed along with said cockroach. Unsure of how many we had already consumed, we brought our meals to the counter, and asked to talk to the manager for resolution. After a few moments of debate, and having to find our receipts, we were begrudgingly offered a refund. Meanwhile, they continued to take orders and serve the infested meals as if nothing happened. Needless to say, we won't be eating here again, unless we are in the mood for teriyaki roach. read more

"Regular" chicken bowl. Was very disappointed with the amount of chicken I was given. Paid $2 more to basically get more rice and veggies. Might as well get mini read more

I'm not impressed. Looking for semi-healthy food in the Mira Mesa area is tough, but this was supposed to be our saving grace; lean grilled meats, rice and veggies for all- even Joe the Plumber. Well, the food here is woefully lacking. I got a chicken veggie rice bowl for $5.35. And I got what I ordered. Chicken, veggies and rice in a bowl. That's it. Nothing else. No flavor, no excitement, no Pan-Asian flair. Just chicken, veggies and rice...in a bowl. Oh sure, you're supposed to slather on their "Magic Sauce" which is just a glorified teriyaki sauce as well as their "hot" sauce which is just buffalo chicken wing sauce. What? No sriracha sauce? Sigh...but even those zippy additions don't cut it. Anyway I break into my rice bowl and find that it's 2/3 rice and only 1/3 chicken and veggies. I feel ripped off. For almost six bucks I want to see more meat and more veggies, like half and half here. None of this cutting corners by filling your customer up on rice bullshit. At least I got extra napkins and chop sticks for my desk drawer... I'm so bored with this meal that I need to take a nap now... read more

Efforts to cut food costs and eat healthier have led to a lot less activity on yelp for me lately. Most of the time, eating out just doesn't fit into that equation, but as hard as I try to bring my lunch from home every day, occasionally I forget or I just need to get out of the office with a few friends. In Mira Mesa cheap, healthy combinations are all but nonexistent. Enter Flame Broiler. To be honest, I was a bit surprised by some of the other reviews of this place and the overall 2.5 star rating. A common theme in my reviews comes to mind: expectations. It seems that some expect a petite fillet and side of steamed veggies and rice for their astounding $5-6 dollar investment. Let's get real. For what it is, Flame Broiler comes through. Yes, there is more rice than beef and yes you have to add your own terriyaki and hot sauce (painful, I know), but the food tastes good, my hunger is always satisfied and my wallet thanks me on the way out. For that, Flame Broiler deserves a little more credit. As far a healthy options go, all of their bowls come in around 400-450 calories. Perfect for a quick lunch and, again, I've never left hungry. Give it a try and make your own decision, just make sure your expectations are in line. read more

I work in the "Sorrento Mesa" area. So this is pretty close to my office and is a place I frequent for lunch. I've gotten both the chicken and the beef, and the combo. I like how they show the calories. While it's healthier than other lunch options, it still isn't the best for you. And especially because I douse my bowl in their magic sauce, and magic hot sauce. So good. The hot sauce tastes kinda like a buffalo hot sauce. Pretty d'lish. Cover your whole bowl with it, mix it in with your rice! Wee. I usually get half brown and half white rice to make myself feel healthier. Though honestly, after the amount of sauce I put over my bowl, I can't tell or taste the difference between the white and the brown rice. Hm, maybe I should put less sauce next time? Crazy talk. Prices are fair, and the food is good. Not super greasy or unhealthy. I like it. It's usually my top choice in this food court. Oh, and the service is super fast. Be sure to check it out! read more

This place is pretty decent. If I'm ever in the Sorrento Food Court and am feeling for some teriyaki chicken and vegetables over brown rice with a side of "magic sauce" for less than $7, to The Flame Broiler I go! The chicken is tender and the vegetables still crisp. They fill your bowl beyond the rim and service is quick and friendly. read more

043 / 100 - 2016 YELP 100 CHALLENGE. I love Flame Broiler, one of the only fast food chains that I adore and love and would probably take a bullet for. The food is delicious, (mostly) healthy, and service is usually very, very quick! This location is located in the plaza next to the 805 freeway in Mira Mesa, which means that it's also located next to A LOT of different tech companies (Qualcomm, CareFusion, etc). My typical order consists of getting the chicken bowl with brown rice. I've tried the beef, half & half, and the chicken & veggie bowl. Personally, I prefer just having the chicken! The veggies take up too much room and sometimes the marinated beef gets kind of "whatever." If this is your first time coming to Flame Broiler, the chicken bowl is a safe choice and definitely a classic. Everyone here is nice, polite, and service is quick. Quality of the food is, for the most part, great. I noticed that the rice can be a little dry sometimes, but if you put in their magic sauce (which is mostly just teriyaki sauce I think?) it helps everything mix together and taste amazing. I do want to note that because it's located next to all these companies, lunch rush is REAL. It gets crowded quick and, if you don't like dealing with lines like me, I'd recommend that you go before the lunch rush or after it (11AM or 1PM). To be honest the lunch rush is where Flame Broiler makes its money, so don't be too surprised by its weird hours on the weekend. When there aren't many people around, there's lots of room in the lot and access to great parking. When a bunch of cars are navigating around it though...? The parking lot gets tiny and nerve wracking, FAST. Overall a great place in a great location. Really hits the spot when I feel like changing up what I'm eating for the week! read more

Flame broiler always satisfies and leaves me feeling better about my choices. Come here for their Mini-bowl with brown rice and skinless chicken, for under 7 bucks. You can look on the menu for calorie count and they are conviniently located next to a jamba juice, if you are feeling super healthy - stop in and have a shot of wheat grass. Ya right, who is THAT healthy? But seriously, Flame broiler is a good lunch spot for a tasty, no guilt meal. read more

How could the last reviewer posted here was in August, 2017? Nobody posted a NEW review for 4 whole months? As I said in my previous post, dear Mgt, please reheat the meat before it goes into our styrofoam boxes, sometimes they're a bit stale & lukewarm at best... Thanks. read more

My default order - chicken bowl with green onion and extra Magic sauce (their version of teriyaki). You can't go wrong with this! I find myself craving flame broiler every so often and never disappointed! If you like white meat, you gotta pay extra...but who are you kidding? Dark meat tastes wayyyy better! read more

Two problems: 1. Tried to place a to-go order and they wouldn't answer because my number is blocked (that's what he told me when I got there) 2. Food was barley warm and it came out 1 minute after I ordered. They gave me food that had been sitting, Not coming to this location again read more

Fast service, and great food. This spot is located close to the UCSD campus and is great for a quick meal to pickup. All the bowls are really good. I usually get the half and half bowl with brown rice, never disappoints. Only downside to this place is that the plaza it's located in can get really busy during specific hours. read more

I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty damn sure this place is cheaper than the La Jolla Village location! This is my preferred place to eat for lunch when I don't pack my own. Brown rice, to many, is something that you only choke down (lol "choke down" ... teehe) because your doctor said that its extra riboflavin compared to white rice is super awesome! But for some reason, I can't get enough of brown rice. It tastes and has a nutty feeling and it's awesome. I order Chicken or Chicken and Veggie only since the beef here is a little whack--I can't put my finger on it, but it doesn't taste right. Take as much of their MAGIC SAUCE and SPICY MAGIC SAUCE as you possibly can. Those sauces are liquid crack in small clear plastic containers. Spread them all over your bowl or plate and have at it. read more

At first, I was so excited that there was a Flame Broiler opening up super close to my work and I could get a great chicken teriyaki bowl for lunch. You get a healthy, delicious chicken bowl at a very fair price. However, when I compare this Flame Broiler to the one in La Jolla, I'm sorry to say this just gets a mediocre, "Meh." I'd really like to see this Flame Broiler adapt the mini-bowl like the one in La Jolla has. Oh! Also, I'd like to point out is that you have to pump your own teriyaki and hot sauce on your own. The one in La Jolla has them already ready for you. (Did I really say, "already ready?") Overall, I like coming here for lunch, but if time permitted, I'd go to the one in La Jolla. read more

Tastes exactly like Surf Brothers. And, supposedly this place claims they are healthy. I suggest the works plate, which will fullfil your heavy appetite. It comes with rice (get the brown), chicken, beef, veggies, salad, and orange slices - all for around $7.50. Drench with the magic and hot sauce, and this meal is golden. This location is a zoo on weekday lunches, but i still got my meal in less than 2 minutes. Very little seating inside, maybe 10 spots. Plan on eating outside. They offer coupons almost every month, so wait for those, then come here and indulge. I will be back! read more

A co-worker and I have become quite regular here. The food is great (and pretty healthy too). The service is very quick, we're in and out in about 5 mins, depending on the line. We usually come in for lunch, around 11:30 so a little before the lunch rush. There's almost never a line and the food comes out fast. The food itself is quite tasty. We usually get the bowls. Chicken or Beef or both, on top of white or brown rice. Green onion is optional. read more

How about advertising that you are closed on the weekend instead of making someone drive miles to get to your location, only to find that no magic sauce will be had??? Even a phone message on your debunk answering machine would work. This place is closed Sunday, opened 10a-3pm on Saturday. I am a sad panda, especially since I haven't had this in almost three years, and bragged to all my friends that I was on my way to Magic Bowl Land. read more