Amboy is the kind of Los Angeles burger counter that turns casual curiosity into full-blown obsession by the second bite.
Social feeds are packed with juicy cross-sections of patties, glistening caramelized onions, and that glossy sesame bun, while locals whisper that this Chinatown favorite might be the burger that finally ends your search for “the one.” 🍔🔥
The Juicy Burger That’s Demanding The Attention of Everyone
The rise of Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers is a modern LA food-love story: a tiny burger and butcher counter in Chinatown’s Far East Plaza serving patties so juicy that people started reshaping their lunch plans—and Instagram feeds—around them. 🌇
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Word spread fast as burger hunters and sites like Time Out Los Angeles and Discover Los Angeles raved about thick dry-aged blends, perfectly seasoned patties, and that now-famous toasted sesame bun that pulls everything together into one drippy, wildly satisfying package.
Soon, Amboy wasn’t just another Chinatown stop; it became a destination for serious burger fans chasing big flavor in a casual, walk-up setting, with write-ups like The Infatuation’s Amboy review calling it an outstanding burger counter and praising its secretly excellent fries. 🍟
The vibe sealed the deal: a compact, counter-service spot where you order, grab a seat inside or out, and dig into burgers with names like DH, Classic Double, and Slim Thicc, all built on high-quality beef from a team led by chef Alvin Cailan, the Eggslut founder highlighted in LA Times coverage of Amboy’s opening.
Food Highlights
- DH Burger: A 10 oz dry-aged beef blend stacked with provolone, garlic confit mayo, caramelized onions, pickles, and a custom burger bun that’s the big, juicy “go-for-it” burger that even critics adore. 😮💨🍔
- Classic Double / Classic Amboy Burger: Two Amboy blended patties with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, burger sauce, and a toasted sesame-seeded bun that comes together in a perfect package that’s described as a “classy sesame-speckled beauty.”
- Slim Thicc: A thicker patty-style option built on Amboy’s signature beef, often paired with garlic confit mayo, provolone, caramelized onions, and pickles on the sesame bun that’s described as the “just right” middle ground between a monster-sized burger and a classic thin smash.
Patrick - Amboy Hot Dog: A snappy beef frank topped with caramelized onions, pickled peppers, garlic aioli, and tucked into a custom bun that’s a surprise hit for those taking a break from burgers that also goes well with fries. 🌭
Atmosphere
Amboy delivers a casual, energetic counter-service vibe inside Chinatown’s Far East Plaza, a compact spot that burger fans and locals alike treat as a must-visit on any LA food crawl.
You order at the counter, then grab a seat at one of the simple indoor or outdoor tables, surrounded by sizzling patties, clinking trays, and the hum of nearby eateries that helped turn Far East Plaza into a trend-setting food hub. 😎
The space feels like a hybrid of modern burger lab and old-school butcher counter, echoing Amboy’s roots as both quality meats shop and burger joint that’s been highlighted on Amboy’s own homepage collaborations.
It is the kind of place where people happily lean over paper-lined trays, snap a quick photo, and then go quiet for a few blissful bites as they plan their next visit.
Bottom Line
Amboy’s got some seriously dialed-in burgers that will give you a heck of a great time. The crazy-good fries and toasted sesame bun will give you an unforgettable experience, and a Chinatown hangout that food editors and burger die-hards agree belongs on any LA must-eat list. 😋
Address:
727 N Broadway, Ste 117
Los Angeles, CA 90012
📞 (213) 935-8188
🕔 Open Daily, Monday-Friday, 12 PM–9 PM