Amboy's, Chinatown
102 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/FoodLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 31 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Amboy's, and many point to its thick burgers or rank it among their best in LA. Several mention the DH: one calls the fancy version excellent, and another found the fancy DH mind-blowing with a crisp lacy crust and juicy patty but the hot dogs ordinary. One commenter loves the truffle options even though one is pricey, and another finds the crusted patty overly salty. A few name the Chinatown location, while some warn against the food-court branches at Topanga and Canoga Park. Some call it overrated or underwhelming.
Address
Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers, 727 N Broadway No. 117, Los Angeles, CA 90012
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Fancy style DH, Truffle DH, Smash burger
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sylknet in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025taste
Poster says the double burger melted in their mouth and everything was perfect.
- Recommendsu/AngarTheScreamer1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/economics3 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Names Amboy as the answer to the thick-burger question.
- Recommendsu/caesurae in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2024value
Got a huge dry-aged burger and fries there at the same price, contrasting it with the Chinatown spot's.
- Recommendsu/flawed1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025taste
Praises Amboy's thick burgers as one of several good options.
- Recommendsu/HMS_Chevette in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Ate the DH fancy version recently, found it excellent, and is surprised there is not always a long queue.
- Recommendsu/Exotic-Zone2081 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Answers Amboy.
- Recommendsu/dertigo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Recommends Amboy's DH burger for the Chinatown spot and shares a photo.
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- Recommendsu/opking in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025consistency
Says every visit to Amboy has been great, while another burger spot disappointed them.
- Recommendsu/SinisterKid in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Ranks it among the best burgers they have tried.
- Recommendsu/GoliathStance in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024taste
Loves Amboy's truffle options despite one being pricey; adds bacon to it.
- Recommendsu/thehawktopus in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026taste
Recommends Amboy for those who like thick burgers.
- Recommendsu/LocationOk3563 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Would put this Chinatown spot's burger in their personal top ten.
- Recommendsu/Resoca in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names Amboy as a top pick, separate from a general East LA remark.
- Recommendsu/mushyvegetable in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026taste
Gives it a slight edge over Goldburger, mainly for its bun.
- Recommendsu/coolguysmoothdude in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026taste
Loves Amboy and counts its DH among their most-liked thick burgers around the city.
- Recommendsu/Beneficial_Farmer443 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Answers Amboy.
- Recommendsu/betterthanluck in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Says they love Amboy and praises the list.
- Recommendsu/GregtronicMusic in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Says Amboy is the right pick for this request.
- Recommendsu/Cho_Zen in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026taste
Found the fancy DH mind-blowing, with a crisp lacy crust and juicy patty, but the hot dogs were ordinary.
- Recommendsu/TomIcemanKazinski in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2025
Lists Amboy's DH among thick burger options.
- Recommendsu/Ready-Illustrator252 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Names Amboy when asked for the best thick burgers.
- Recommendsu/RollMurky373 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Names it as a favorite spot that's not near home.
- Mixedu/run-drink-eat in r/FoodLosAngeles · Mar 2026taste
Unimpressed by the steakhouse DH's flavors despite good beef; liked the double smash enough to return.
- Caveatu/MinimumPassenger5925 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Calls the place overrated, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/NgoHaiHahmsuplo in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Advises against the Topanga Mall food court branch, claiming visitors there end up disliking Amboy.
- Mixedu/zukos_honor in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2026consistency
Agrees cook changes explain it, and says a set recipe should keep burgers consistent.
- Mixedu/raj_uv in r/FoodLosAngeles · Feb 2026taste
Found the truffle mayo well balanced, but the crusted patty can be overly salty; prefers the fancy going forward.
- Caveatu/ducklingkwak in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025taste
Was underwhelmed by Amboy and wonders whether they ordered the wrong item.
- Caveatu/ApprehensiveCurve393 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Says the Canoga Park location isn't good and blames the food court's premium pricing on half-hearted LA brands.
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