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Lunch Bang

4.7 (278 reviews)
ModerateKorean
Closed 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Kathlena H.

omg yum! I've been seeing this place all over instagram for a while and have had it saved and so glad I finally tried it for lunch! In a quiet unassuming plaza, I wasn't sure I was at the right place at first. The fries are hand made and such a big and deliciously fresh portion! Love how they are served in a Chinese take out box. The burger was smashinnnn! Omg the flavor was unreal! I will be back. SOOOON

Michael S.

Came back recently during lunch and the burgers are still bomb and consistent. Still worth the price too. It was pretty busy that day, but we were able to get a seat. This time I got their California Burger which is basically a burger with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion. My friend got their OG smash burger with fries and also beef bibimbap. Will come back again. Just wished it was closer to HB.

California Burger
Cindy N.

Amazing. 10/10 I love a good smash burger and this one is GOOD. Made to order and totally worth the wait even when it's busy. Not dry whatsoever and still has the right amount of juiciness to it for being smashed. Fries were fried perfectly, were plentiful, and I love that it's in a Chinese takeout box, super cute. Limited amounting of seating but love that they have a bunch of stools/chairs off to the side so that you can grab from. Can totally see why this place is popular, even saw a lot of people in various work uniforms having lunch here. Very unassuming lil plaza, but these hole in the wall hidden gems are always my fave places to get food at :)

Solid lunch | OK Smash burger w/ fries
Andrea A.

Lunch with a bang! This place is tucked into a discreet plaza surrounded by mechanic shops in an industrial area. We came around 1 pm on a Thursday and it was poppin'. Every table was taken and people were waiting off to the side for their orders. We also had to wait a few minutes just to order at the counter. It is very casual, with mismatched stools and chairs, but it fits the aesthetic. We were lucky to grab a table, but the wait for food was pretty long being over 40 minutes. It seemed like we hit the peak lunch rush because the crowd started to clear out by the time our order was called. I ordered the OK smash burger with fries. Wow, it was delicious! The bun was soft and fresh, and the creamy secret sauce balanced out the richness without feeling heavy. The meat tasted high quality. The patty had a great crust on the outside while still being juicy, and it was not too thin. It was a good contrast to the sweet grilled onions and pickles inside. We shared an order of fries, which were light and crisp. A tad salty. They came in a Chinese takeout box, which was a nice touch. They reminded me of Five Guys fries but with a better texture and flavor. I really enjoyed my lunch and would come back. Next time I would probably go later in the afternoon (after 2:30pm) to avoid the lunch rush.

Polly H.

Delicious smash burgers and fries great prices! Hole in the wall type of place place your order find your own seat wipe your own table grab your own ketchup

Ok burger
Chase K.

BEST SMASH BURGER AROUND! If you know me I do not like smash burgers, to thin, not juicy just a disgrace to burgers. NOT HERE!! JUICY, CRISPY, INCREDIBLE!! It was so good, got the OK burger and it had cheese, pickles, grilled onions and special sauce, it was just perfect so juicy so amazing. Let's talk the fries! AMAZING, fresh made salty crispy fresh I mean tasted like a boardwalk fry from the east coast. Game changer! It's a small inside and the lunch rush took about 15 minutes to get our order but came out hot and traveled well. COME AND ENJOY!

Jessie T.

This is my first time here so I gave it four stars just because I haven't tried the whole menu yet. The place is small and simple. I ordered the OK burger with fries and a drink. It was pretty good. I'll be back to try more, but I thought the burger was a little bit greasy. I'm not sure if that was grease or just cheesy.. I did eat the whole thing so it was good. We'll definitely be back.

Derek D.

Hands down 5/5 stars, without a doubt. I don't start off reviews like this, but that's the truth. The best smash burger in the OC, or do I daresay, Southern California?! My GF and I found out about Lunch Bang on Tiktok, as we do most of our eats, did a quick check on yelp, and decided to stop by right around 11:45 on a Saturday morning. This spot is your definition of a whole in the wall joint. Their menu is very simple and small, 3 smash burger options, single or double, 3 Korean dishes and fries. We got their Backyard Burger and California burger and 2 sets of fries. My goodness, it was delicious. It was smashed to perfection. Their fries are so good too! The best part about this place is that it is very affordable, actually, more affordable than any other burger joint or fast food joint, and you get a good sized burger and a lot of fries. They have a few assorted canned drinks in which I picked out Cactus Cooler! My gosh, I haven't had that since I was in high school! The place is a bit run down, but I think it fits the vibe of the "whole in the wall" joint. There are only a few tables, but it's definitely a meal you can easily quickly or just outside or in your car. There is plenty of parking. Based on the Tiktok and yelp, I think this place will soon be more and more crowded so definitely come early! By the time we finished around 1, the place was starting to fill up. Their hours are specific too, only from 10am to 3 pm! I wish this place was open at night as this would be a frequent place to eat at night, but keeping those 11-3 hours makes this place unique and keeps the hype up. We 100% will be coming back. Support your local burger joints! But for real, their smash burger and fries were 10/10, I can't say it enough!

OK Burger, Backyard Burger, Fries
Olivia Z.

absolutely life changing. My friend and I came in around 12:30 on Monday and there were a few people eating in the restaurant but we got our food within 10 minutes. All the hype surrounding this place is so well deserved. We got the OK burger as a double, the backyard burger as a single, and fries oh my gosh the first bite was worth driving through the rain for. Not only are the prices unbeatable, the buns were so soft, patty had a crispy lattice, and there was so much flavor. I will 100% be back and bring more friends. Ratings OK Burger: 5/5 Backyard Burger: 5/5 Fries: 5/5

Smash burger
Amy N.

No complaints here! Super solid smash burger. I tried the single which has the best crispiest edges engulfed in a sea of thinly sliced onions. FLAVOR! Bun is soft and fries hold up well. Second "visit" was take out - - the California smash. Again, FLAVOR! This included lettuce, tomato, pickle slices, and a nice spread sauce. Honestly can't go wrong with either. Moving forward I guess I'll have to order one of each?

California burger
Gretz U.

Ordered some fries and the California burger. It was so tasty. The meat patty was crispy but did not lack moisture. The fries were salty the way I like it. Don't expect customer service that overcompensates for the food. They know they got delicious food. So put your order in, sit on the bench in the back, and grab your food when your numbers called. I'll be back.

Double Backyard Burger
Marilyn N.

My biggest pregnancy craving has been burgers, especially smash burgers, and this place did not disappoint. I stopped by on a Saturday for lunch and there was ample parking in this business center. There was a small amount of seating inside, maybe 4 tables. Got the double patty backyard burger, California burger, and two fries (definitely could have just ordered one). Our food came out promptly and it looked so good! My toddler son and I loved the backyard burger. The buns were soft and the meat had nice flavor with a touch of crispness to it -- the perfect smash burger. The fries were freshly hand cut and fried to perfection. Great smash burgers for an affordable price!

Kelly N.

Picked up a burger and fries for lunch and it was really delicious. The smashed burger was juicy and full of flavor. I especially loved the grilled onions, thousand island sauce, and the crispy edges on the patty. The fries were super fresh, light, and airy. Definitely hit the spot for a quick lunch.

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Came here for a birthday and it was the perfect spot to celebrate. The AYCE Korean BBQ was so good…read more We tried a little bit of everything and every cut of meat was fresh, flavorful, and cooked up great on the grill. The whole experience was just fun. Sitting around the table grilling, eating, and hanging out made it feel way more special than a regular dinner. Service was fast and attentive too. They kept the food coming and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Great food, great vibes, and a perfect place for a birthday.

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