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Umami Burger
(Now Closed)Burger Joint$$$$
Los Feliz, Los Angeles
The experts at Eater and Bon Appetit Magazine recommend this place
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Mike OlsenNovember 27, 2012holy crap this place is fantastic not an exaggeration, best burger I have ever had hands down I got the pizza burger, delicious beef covered in a ton of mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce, excellent
Best couture burger chain I've ever been to. The sunny side burger sent me to heaven and back. Hands down, these burgers rival any top burger in the country.
Fish EstrellaDecember 16, 2017Great burgers, great fries, alright wings. But their best burgers are definitely their vegan "Impossible Burger" and their "Manly Burger".
Julissa Loza-JosephsonJanuary 15, 2012Had the spicy bird (with a beef patty instead of turkey) and the truffle cheese fries...delicious! My man had the Hatch burger and thin fries and his picky palate was satisfied.
Fawna AsfawJune 10, 2012Their turkey burgers are REALLY good and there is one off the menu... Ask for the spicy bird. Turkey burger w/ green chilies, cheese and a spicy aioli! Mmm!
Michael VillarNovember 7, 2013Granted, the burgers are good. But I just spent $50 on a burger, fries, a desert, and a couple of beers. Was it good. Sure. Does it provide a value where I want to come back on a regular basis? Nope.
ᴡ LaLumandierMarch 23, 2011the portobello umami packs a punch with some mad flavor. perfect size. hold's up to the last bite w/o falling apart. order with sweet potato fries dipped in garlic aioli. nice spicy ginger ale.
Maggie BlackwellOctober 21, 2015Try anything with truffle. Always delicious. I would pass on the quinoa vegan burger. Falls apart and isn't tasty.
Anton SchlesingerAugust 16, 2011OMG..SO GOOD! is the expression I make every time after eating here. Umami stands for the Japanese science of savory & apparently every burger has gone through the scientific process. Go for the HATCH
Claire KayApril 12, 2015Truffle burger is the way to go. I have to say though...this place definitely had something special about it, but...It has definitely been lacking.
Truffle cheese fries!! Beet salad!! Green tea. And smushed potatoes. You can't go wrong, here, really. I just wish theyd bring their old veggie burger back
The cheesy tots are awesome! I like for my beer to be sweet, so I do a combination of Angry Orchard and Sculpin.
Los Angeles magazineFebruary 27, 2012The SoCal Burger is a near-genius reconception of the California classic—oven-dried tomato spread subs for Thousand Island dressing, and even the processed cheese is homemade... Read more
M-F 3-7pm, you've got happy hour specials including $4 beers & $5 off-menu Smash Burgers, which are a great intro to the offerings here. Tempura Onion Rings also good. Don't be afraid to sit at the ba
Emily EmerJune 21, 2012One of the best burgers I've had. Listen to the wait staff as to the temp it should be cooked so the flavors will set in. Order sweet potato fries!
@JaumePrimeroOctober 22, 2011this burger joint has a cult following and has reached celebrity status from coast to coast. A huge feat for a place that makes burgers!
If I had to define Umami, I would say it is a different burger. Good different :)
RinaFebruary 27, 2014shit, this an amazing fucking burger. really one of the best out there. get the truffle burger for extra holy shit.
Idea Monkey, Inc.July 24, 2011The first Umami International Symposium was held in Hawaii in 1985. There the term Umami was officially scientifically recognized. It is the taste of substances known as glutamates and nucleotides.
BernyMay 11, 2010kombu #2 - a juicy Port & Stilton burger, sweet potatoe fries, and a glass of red wine. Burger isn't big and doesn't have the typical burger condiments but it's good...worth a try.
Oshi YoshiJuly 6, 2012If u are veggie you can ask to replace the burger with a portobello mushroom. Delicious.
Have had them all but any time there is a Duck Burger special, get it. The Hatch and Manly Burgers are my fave. And the cheesey tater tots are bomb.
Best burger ever but make sure you wash it down with some red wine to get even better flavors out of it!
Dianna KJanuary 20, 2016only vegan option is to sub out the patty for a mushroom. the black bean has cheese 😝. not recommended for vegans, they changed the menu (2016)
Allison HurdMay 11, 2014Everything has ketchup. So if you don't like ketchup or spicy flavoring then skip this place. Also not much plain for kids so don't bring them either. In fact don't come unless you are a hipster.
BubsyFebruary 20, 2012Truffle burger and manly burgers I love. Cheese tots are great when they are available.
My friend wanted her burger welldone and the agreed! Nice service and not snotty like some Kobe beef places can be!
Lizzy RodriguezDecember 30, 2010Two words...truffle burger! This place lives up to the hype! Don't forget to get yourself some sweet potato fries!
Brandon TranApril 1, 2012I'm still eating the traditional "Umami Burger" probably because it's so simple and great!
NancyDecember 6, 2010Holy mother. Hubby had the pork belly burger of some sort. I had the truffle burger. We were both very happy! Yuummmy!- Buzz AndersenMarch 28, 2012I personally find Umami a tad overrated, but they're definitely burger innovators and no tour of the LA burger scene would be complete without a visit.
Street parking can be tough to get but there are usually a few open spots by the Goodwill, a couple of blocks to the east
Brian SanchezMay 11, 2013Might i suggest to the establishment to serve the tempura onion rings with a wasabe mustard? Jus' sayin'...
Emma FitzgeraldNovember 6, 2011The only time I've ever had a turkey burger that tasted better than a regular burger. Ordered the turkey miso burger and my mind was BLOWN.
Sara BensonMarch 12, 2011Don't sit near the door on the outside patio. The constant creaking will drive you nuts! Also, the Euro "draught" beers are in cans.
Tater tots with jalepeno sour cream was the best part. Only one veggie option (outside of the special they have "3 days a month") not good certainly not great!! House beer is a bust!
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- Mon, Fri
- 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
(323) 669-3922
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Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street, Valet
Restroom
Yes
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