This long-standing establishment has been serving charbroiled teriyaki fast food for years, operating on a cash-only policy. While ordering is effortless, wait times can be extensive, given they have only 1 cook and one at the window taking orders. It's food are flavorful with large portions but a place to visit once in a while. read more

I have been eating here since I was a teen. This place is so authentic and the prices are reasonable. I ordered a mini beef teriyaki bowl and an orange bang for under 10 dollar where can you buy that at now in days !!!! The service is fast and always EFFICIENT! Not sure if they let you side inside many years ago you could but im not sure if you can any more it's very small in there. The restaurant is mostly a To-Go spot and everyone respects that! CASH ONLY BTW read more

Pitburger - Terrayaki beef bowl small - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

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To go only no seating anywhere. Cash only Burger was tasty. Charbroiled. Fresh soft sesame seeds bun.I got chili cheese onion rings. Onion rings were ok. The chili was really good. Meaty. Tangy. read more

Pitburger - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

Everything is good. Cash Only. Hawaiian Burger Regular Burger Teriyaki Chicken Order Medium and it fed 2 people. Definitely go back read more

Steak was not that tender. The chicken was good. The toasted bun was interesting, but tasty.

Teriyaki beef plate please... some yummy char goodness dripping with teriyaki sauce and a savory buttered bun. Ask for extra well done if you like some char. Comfort food. read more

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When there after seeing it on instagram to try the chili cheese fries . Didn't expect it to be that small lol . It was ok won't be buying chili cheese fries from them . read more

Hands down if you wanna go and get yourself a asada.Teriyaki burger, which is the best thing on their menu.You have to visit this place.If you're in the area, it's a must go. Hole in the wall restaurant read more

Still great taste been going here for years. I recommend the teriyaki beef and chicken combo enough for 2 people also the toasted hamburger buns is great touch to the combo. read more

Pitburger - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

I heard about this place from family and decided to give it a try. I ordered the plate combo with extra bread since I was sharing it with someone else, and it was definitely enough for two. The combo included chicken, beef, rice, and salad, with two slices of bread. I paid extra for an additional slice, but honestly, it wasn't worth it. The extra bread was just a grilled hamburger bun, so I ended up with a top and bottom burger bun, which was a bit disappointing--I was expecting something more like a Hawaiian roll. The food was good, and the plate was generously packed. I particularly enjoyed the sauce; it wasn't too sweet or thick, which was a nice touch. The location is primarily for pick-up, which worked fine for me since I planned to take it home anyway. Considering the portion size, the price is fair. I'm curious to try the burger next time, but it seems like they're best known for their teriyaki bowls. The meat was a little tough, but since it was charbroiled, that makes sense, and I still enjoyed it overall. The location gives of a local ambience definitely saw some people who knew each other greet one another it's for sure a hidden gem. read more

Pitburger - Plate combo - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

We tried the combo plate with chicken teriyaki and beef, as well as the teriyaki burger and onion rings. Of those things, we would prob only get the chicken teriyaki and onion rings again. Surprisingly, did not enjoy the teriyaki burger! The "burger" is made with thin chuck steaks. I could not take a bite without ripping the entire steak out of the bun. It just wasn't tender and was a bit of a chore to eat, especially for a "burger" when you expect to take one bite at a time. Overall, we would still come back for the price and the chicken teriyaki! No indoor seating, and cash only. Service was fairly quick on a Friday night around 7PM. Plan to take it to-go or eat in your car! read more

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Had the teriyaki burger awesome. Great flavor prepared fresh. Definitely will be back

Been an occasional customer for over 40yrs. My wife in Riverside asked me to bring a teriyaki beef plate that she hadn't tasted for years. I bought 2 double teriyaki plates and both were made with a cheap cut of beef. Grissel with every bite. Never again. read more

Solid spot with tasty burgers and teriyaki plates. Friendly service and Cash only!!!! read more

Pitburger - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

After passing by Pit Burger for over the years, I finally decided to give them a try. I always thought they were closed since I never saw anyone there. The place is located up the street from Sam's club, and the idea of charbroil teriyaki always sounded good. It wasn't until I saw a review on Instagram that I realized it was the same spot I had been curious about. My daughter and I visited on a Sunday afternoon. We debated between the teriyaki burger and the combo plate that included a roll, salad, and both beef and chicken teriyaki. I opted for the combo plate. A sweet customer recommended I come back to try their chili rice and their famous teriyaki burger. Food: Chicken and Beef Combo Plate: 4/5 I loved the rice, the veggies, the roll, and the balance of the teriyaki sauce, which wasn't overly sweet like most. Beverage: They also serve Bang juices here. It reminded me of my teenage years when I loved mixing orange Bang with piña colada Bang, though you need extra ice to keep it cold. I might try it again next time. Service: Friendly and welcoming. Cleanliness: The parking lot and surrounding areas were very clean. They have a private parking lot which isn't visible from Normandie. I would definitely recommend this spot, especially when craving teriyaki. It's great that it's located not too far from me. read more

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This business has been a neighborhood staple. This place is a Cash Only Place. So be sure you have some more than what is posted, I always end up order more than I called in. They do give you lots of sauce on your food so keep that in mind. read more

The definition of a local gem, not surprised this is a South Bay/Gardena institution. I'm not a huge teriyaki person but I specifically have cravings for the teriyaki at Pitburger and I'm convinced it's because of their sauce, which isn't sickly sweet or too thick like a lot of other places. My go to is the teri beef burger - don't sleep on the fries. Cash only, big convenient parking lot. You can also call ahead to place your order though I didn't have time to my last visit and only waited about 10 minutes. read more

At first sight this place looks, average, but once you order and try it you quickly find out that they really put effort into what they offer. I have mostly had their teriyaki plates and onion rings at most but all of the have been great! I love that they are super close to me and open often. The staff has always been really nice and detailed on giving me information and helping decide. Their prices are great and very fair. I would highly recommend stopping by and visiting this location. I will be back soon! read more

If you want homemade Teri beef, come to Pit Burger. It's a no frills hole-in-the-wall take-out that's been around a long time. They have Teri bowl with thin sliced rib eye beef or chicken over rice or a plate that comes with choice of Teri and a cabbage salad and toast. Sizes are single, double or triple and you can get the plate with a combo beef and chicken. Their Teri burgers are a delicious item. It has the thin sliced char grilled rib eye, with Teri sauce, lettuce and Mayo on a toasted bun, comes in single, double or triple. They also have some tasty chili for chili fries, chili over rice with a weiner or chili dog. Corn dogs, onion rings and fries are also very good. read more

Pitburger - Double Teri Beef Plate, Salad and Toast - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

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I used to eat here all the time when I lived and worked in the area 50 years ago. Drove all the way here from the O.C. To reminisce and see if it was still as I remembered. It still looks the same and still tastes good. Cash only. To go only. Ate in my car. Will come back again some day. read more

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Been coming here for over 20 years. Best teriyaki I've ever had. A must stop whenever I am in town.

10 out of 10 would recommend. Total hole in the wall, nothing glamorous, but the food speaks for itself. And it's been here since 1966! We got a double teriyaki burger and a cheeseburger and asked them to cut it in half so we could share. And an orange bang! It was such a great combo -- My boyfriend said "it's the best cheeseburger I've ever had from a mom and pop place! It literally taste like my mom made a burger back in the day on the grill during the summer!" And about the double teriyaki burger: "It slaps the meat is great and the sauce is genuinely the best teriyaki sauce I've had -- it doesn't have anything too crazy going on. It's just straight to the point with its flavor. Recommend getting a triple every time." No frills, awesome food. read more

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Pitburger is definitely if you know, you know type of place! Such a local fave and always a go-to for dinner. Food: 5/5 I usually get the beef teriyaki plate. Comes with sweet teriyaki, cabbage salad, butter toast (MY FAVE), and rice. Service: 5/5 No complaints. Always great. Ambiance: 3/5 Needs some updating which may turn away a lot of people. To go only. read more

I kept hearing how good their teriyaki burgers are, so I had to try it for myself. -- Overall rating 8/10 *** To go only & they only accept cash *** The beef is flavorful and juicy. It is very messy to eat but still enjoyable. Not bad prices for their food. I did order a double teriyaki burger and a single but they both looked the exact same. read more

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I went here years ago and got the chicken teriyaki plate, which is amazing! I went last month got the beef/chicken teriyaki. The food seemed to be made without care and attention, rice old and the beef was cold and way too chewy/hard. No good. Where has all the good food places gone?? Getting way too expensive for cold old food. read more

This place is great. Food is walkways great tasting with good size portions. Service is quick. Calling ahead is the trick.

Damn! no wonder this place has been around :) So whenever I go to work, I passed by this food joint and I'm really curious to try it.. and I did! This food joint is Cash Only, so be aware of that, but still great! The ambiance looks like a rundown, local, urban stops and I love it :) My Yelp Tips: The best food are the one you see in these classic OG places, which checks in every categories. The employees that work here are friendly as you can get.. I like their customer service because it is fast and efficient.. they want to get your food asap without missing any details.. I love it! They have one of the best teriyaki sandwich I ever had.. hands down! I ordered their triple stack teriyaki burger, which is just a massive hunk of glazed meat inside a buttered Hamburger bun. On the first look, I thought the sandwich will eat me and not the other way around lol. They do not play around this teriyaki joint.. the meat is so char and its edges are just damn crispy. The sauce is slab all over the sandwich.. Just like a teriyaki sloppy joe.. sooooo good! Overall, if you hate your diet and depress about life.. come here cause damn this is the best teriyaki joint in Gardena :) read more

Pitburger - Triple stack of goodness :) - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

USED TO BE FRESH meat on top of my plate soft the bottom and mid portion hard like rubber bands been chewing for minutes... my teeth already hurts read more

When you drive down the street with the windows down and smell that sweet teriyaki, you KNOW it's Pitburger!! Have been coming here for years now & the plates are always consistently so delicious. My favorite is the teriyaki beef plate. It comes with teriyaki beef, rice, a cabbage salad with a thousand island dressing, and a toasted bun. I highly recommend their chili cheese fries too. Generous portions and so tasty!! read more

Dear pit burger your employee Liz needs to find a new line of work. She hates working with people. She's terrible at Customer Service. It's unfortunate that she is the first line of service you see at your restaurant. She's on her phone preoccupied. I've been coming here for 20 years all the girls here I've been great this one gotta go. read more

First timer. The portion is enough to feed at least 2 maybe even 4 depending on appetite. The grilled flavor was on point, I like a little extra sauce but if you don't make sure you let them know. The bread is dangerously fire, order an extra piece. The only downside is they are a cash only business which is inconvenient especially these days so I had to run to the atm, they will need to change that soon because we going to be a cashless society by the end of the year. read more

Pitburger - Beef and Chicken Teriyaki Plate - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

I love, love, LOVE this place! I've been coming here since I was literally in diapers; I grew up half a block away. When I turned 5, I started calling in orders and walking over (heh- can you imagine a kid walking anywhere solo these days?!) I am so thrilled to report that the teriyaki is still the same quality and flavor as always. Cool random tidbit: the same guy works here and remembers me and my family. He's watched me grow up, then move away, and I even once brought a boyfriend and introduced him! Anyway, the char on the beef is amazing, the sauce a bit sweet and the bun is still smooshy (the oil they grill it with is different but that's minor). Overall, this place is absolutely worth the drive and you come just for the food, not the ambience or decor. I will admit, this shack has always been a bit grungy, and even if the dining room was open, you would not want to eat here or touch anything. Pros: - very inexpensive - huge portions - quality meats - teri burger! Cons: - not enough garbage cans in parking lot/always overflowing (yes, you should just stay and eat in your car!) - dingy/ dated building read more

Pitburger - My absolute favorite teriyaki ever- still the same quality after all these years! - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

Yeeeeeeee. DOUBLE TERI BURGER WITH EXTRA MAYO AND EXTRA TERI SAUCE. That's what you order. That's what you order. Eat it standing up and make sure you basket that burger in the wrapper it comes in it's a mess. But dayum that ish is gooood. Service is always pretty good. But that are always busy. So order ahead. It's a walk up window so not much I can say about the ambiance. Also get their double meat beef or chicken teriyaki place. You can make a few meals out of it and order and extra slice of bread or two with it you won't regret it. read more

Food is always amazing and fresh, try to come through at least once a month. It's my preferred spot to stop in and pick up teriyaki!

The service was whatever they charge you 1$ for sauce for it to be less than a quarter of the cup like cmon also the chicken sandwich was mid read more

Pitburger - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California

Hard to go wrong the Pitburger. It's literally a little shack doling out delicious burgers and teriyaki bowls, so you know you can't go wrong. Cash only and no ATM. However, there's an ATM at a liquor store across the street if you're desperate (I was). I got the teriyaki chicken bowl, but instead of rice asked for fries...and they did it and it was pretty amazing. What a delightful bowl with plenty of chicken, a side salad, toast and crispy fries. It took all the Sunday scaries away. I loved it. It took awhile for them to finish making my meal, but the wait was well worth it. The food survived a good 18 minute drive back without losing its crisp and freshness, which is always a plus when getting take out. Recommended. I'll have to come back and get a legit burger. read more

Great little local place. Their food always hits the spot. Everyone here is absolutely amazing. Friendly and welcoming. Quick service for a great price. We get the combo plate with teriyaki chicken and beef - delicious! My husband gets the chili and a side of rice. He says some of the best he has had. read more

So glad I came to try out this spot. The service was quick, process smooth and double teriyaki burger with cheese had me eating the entire sandwich driving and wanted to turn around to go back for another. Mixed plate was a let down. Stick with the sandwich and you will not be disappointed. read more

Finally checked Pitburger out after living only a couple blocks away. They are located on the corner of Normandie & 166th. There is plenty of parking in their lot. They are CASH ONLY. I ordered the Beef & Chicken Combo - $13.20 + tax. The beef was better than the chicken. It came with half a hamburger bun and salad with a thousand island dressing? It was a pretty big portion too. I ended up saving half to eat later. I gave it 4/5 stars because it is a little pricey for teriyaki. I do want to come back and try the hamburgers which they are also known for. read more

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If it weren't for a friend recommending this place to me, I don't think I would've ever stopped by this place. It's definitely a hole in the wall place with no frills. For all I knew, I thought this was strictly a burger joint with "burger" in its name. If you're in the mood for a good teriyaki plate, this is the spot! I got the combo teriyaki plate which comes with beef and chicken and I thought it was great! While I'm glad I tried the beef, it was too tough and dry for me. I think the teriyaki sauce here is done right and when you slab it on any meat, it'll taste good. I can't wait to come back and get myself a good chicken teriyaki plate. read more

Pitburger - Combo teriyaki plate - Burgers Near Me - Gardena, California