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| The exterior of Juicy Burger, at 1820 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90027 |
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| interior of Griffith Park/Los Feliz Juicy Burger |
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| burger and fries |
Juicy Burger has a very similar approach to burgers as The Counter (see MadProfessah review); you get to select the size of your burger (1/3 lb. or 1/2 lb.), then select your bun (lettuce, ciabatta bread, fresh bun), select free toppings (mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, red onions, mayonnaise, 1000 island dressing and dill pickles) and then add cheese (American cheese, cheddar, Monterey jack, blue cheese) for $.75 and premium toppings (caramelized onions, fried egg, sliced jalapenos, green chile, guacamole, onion strings, bacon strips, grilled pineapple, grilled spinach, sauteed mushrooms). You can also add premium sauces (buttermilk ranch, chipotle mayo, chipotle ketchup, garlic mayo, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce) for $.50.
You can also get fries (with one free sauce) for $2.50. The place is very small, not much more than a counter, but there is whole seating section outside if you want to eat your burger right there.
Overall, I was somewhat disappointed with Juicy Burger. The fries were more remarkable than the burger. I ordered the 1/3 burger with a regular bun with the free toppings of lettuce, tomato and dill pickles, cheddar cheese and two premium toppings of bacon and caramelized onions I ordered it medium-rare but it appeared to be closer to medium-well (no pink left at all). It was also sort of dry and the bun seemed a bit excessive so I took off one half of it. The bacon was well-done (how can bacon ever be bad?) and the onions were excellent but overall the burger seemed excessive, and not well-balanced like the almost-identical burger I ordered at The Counter a few weeks before. However, unlike at The Counter, Juicy Burger's fries were excellent! Very crunchy, and not overly salty. For $2.50, the "small fries" were a decent portion. However, it is always my position that the best topping for fries is plain, simple ketchup (or catsup) and the chipotle ketchup was the closest option but this is still an inferior option (plus I had to go back to the store to pick up my sauce because I had ordered take-out and the first time they gave me my food without a sauce.
I would strongly recommend going to The Counter for their burgers but definitely check out Juicy Burger for their fries. Even though the burger at The Counter was more expensive, I felt that it was a better value and a higher quality dining experience. It's possible that some of Juicy Burger's classic burgers might be a better deal, but there a lot more burgers I want to try first before I give Juicy Burger a second chance.
Name: Juicy Burger.
Location: 1820 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Contact: 323-660-1211.
Visit: April 27, 2011.
AMBIANCE: B-.
SERVICE: A-.
VALUE: B+.
FOOD: A-.
OVERALL: A- (3.417/4.0).
2 comments:
I also went to Juicy Burger and found the same thing: over-cooked for medium rare, dry, too big a bun. Inexpensive but not worth it. To me, Umami Burgers still are the best with just the right proportion of meat to bun, cooked exactly right, and great flavors.
Not referencing burgers or fries, but when you are in that neighborhood and Persian skewers might be of interest, The Sidewalk Grill at 1727 N. Vermont, just north of BofA is so good. Fast food format, great sides, a very easy on the eyes owner/operator. Salmon, filet or chicken skewers all highly recommendable.
Member of the Shekarchi family with a place in downtown LA.
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