Flame Broiler used to be a go-to spot for a quick, healthy fill of carbs and protein when there was a location closer to my house. Several years later, I walk past this store in The Shops at La Jolla Village every week when I am redeeming a free ice cream serving from a nearby business. The marquee was updated to look more modern and prominent than the previous signage. Several tables were set up outside of the suite if you wanted to dine on-site. The menu offerings have remained the same with mini-bowls, regular bowls, or plates as the serving vessels; chicken, angus beef, half & half, or organic tofu as the proteins; and white rice, brown rice, veggies, or rice & veggies as the base. One area that has changed was the prices which have dramatically increased. For example, a regular bowl used to cost well under $10. The chicken bowl is now the only variety that was less than that mark. The business also used to frequently advertise with coupons in the monthly mailers, but those have long disappeared. A regular bowl with angus beef and white rice was my selection. Dispensers of magic sauce and hot sauce were at the service counter in which you could help yourself to portions in little plastic cups. The magic sauce was basically teriyaki while the hot sauce was similar to tabasco. The bowl was topped with green onions only per my request. The beef and rice were cooked just fine. I do have to say the service was still very efficient. I don't believe I have ever waited longer than a few minutes for my order to be prepared and ready. read more