Thoughts: initial reaction when the runner brought it out was that it’s a sandwich? And then on top of it was crammed with arugula. I mean it tasted good, cooked to medium rare, had good flavor, but to claim it was the best burger in LA, I wasn’t as impressed as I thought I would be. For comparison, I had In N Out the day before and that was way more delicious than FO.
carlitos-guey
tried the Arts District location for the first time about a month ago. it was alright. Don’t understand why it’s 75% arugula. I removed like two thirds of it.
edit: arugula, not spinach
Spiderx1016
Is there a burger with that salad?
muldervinscully2
why on god’s green earth do people like burgers medium rare. Not only is it unsafe, it tastes like shit
justwantkickz
One of the most over rated burgers in all the land
prOboomer
arugula, yeah thats a no for me
p0k3t0
Remember when there were only two places in the city to get a $15 burger with no changes or substitutions where you had to wait an hour to be served?
realrichieporter
Absolutely OVERRATED, OVERPRICED, AND UNDERWHELMING burger. So disappointed
Ok_Fee1043
Like, it was good. The definition of fine. Something I’d order once but not again. But the fries were really not it.
Lmnolmnop
Pink doesn’t belong in burgers.
StrongmanEvan
I’ve never seen this much arugula on an FO burger
marrone12
I hate this douchey place. No ketchup in the restaurant.
You_meddling_kids
All the food there is subpar. Good beer picks, but the food is lacking and the table service is non-existent.
Had a better burger at the frickin Firestone Walker the other day, if that shows how they’ve fallen…
DerektheGhost
I don’t remember ever having that much arugula on it, but I do like arugula and burgers now because of that place.
It helps not to think of it as a Burger but it is an experience of making you question what a burger can be and what the definition of a burger even is. The flavors are so new and different and yet It’s definitely still a burger. It’s art in the form of a burger. Maybe not the best burger in the world but something everyone needs to try at least once and then wrestle with.
SinoSoul
Welcome to a 2010 burger-salad
ginbooth
If it’s still the same as it was 10 years ago, it tastes waaaay better than this pic (no offense, OP haha).
Son_of_Sephiroth
Back in the day (10-15 yrs ago) an Office Burger + a Pliny on tap was peak gastro. I know I’d be disappointed if went back now, so I don’t.
National_Formal_3867
Where is the burger? It looks more like aragula burger than office burger😅
YouCanBetOnBlack
I think “the best burger in LA” idea is nonsense, all I can say is FO at its best is the only burger I’ve found myself randomly craving. It’s unique and has a ton of flavor. It may not float your boat but man it hits for some of us.
sathvik87
It’s tasty enough, def more big mec than big mac. Only been to the Culver City one and I think the draw for me is the (usually) well curated beer selection, the “burger” is just a bonus
F4ze0ne
No ketchup. 😀
Powerful-Scratch1579
LA: There are hundreds of best burgers. For some, this is it. For others, this is a salad.
Nipplevortex
hey, buddy you want some burger with your lettuce
_Erindera_
That’s two servings of vegetables right there.
awesometown3000
If there’s no ketchup what goes on the fries ?
clnsdabst
The first time I had the FO burger I thought it was overrated. Many, many visits later I think it’s one of the best burgers in LA. Great balance of flavor, I also like beer and they have a good beer selection as well.
Armenoid
What decade is this
OKcomputer1996
I personally am not crazy about FO. It’s okay. But, I can’t help but to feel it is a bit overhyped.
lax01
So love hate with FO…on the one hand, I’m still blocked on IG from repeatedly asking them to stop this no substitution bullshit rule – the chef’s ego is just far too big. On the other hand, they have a solid beer/tap list. The burger is probably the worst thing on the menu too
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Thoughts: initial reaction when the runner brought it out was that it’s a sandwich? And then on top of it was crammed with arugula. I mean it tasted good, cooked to medium rare, had good flavor, but to claim it was the best burger in LA, I wasn’t as impressed as I thought I would be. For comparison, I had In N Out the day before and that was way more delicious than FO.
tried the Arts District location for the first time about a month ago. it was alright. Don’t understand why it’s 75% arugula. I removed like two thirds of it.
edit: arugula, not spinach
Is there a burger with that salad?
why on god’s green earth do people like burgers medium rare. Not only is it unsafe, it tastes like shit
One of the most over rated burgers in all the land
arugula, yeah thats a no for me
Remember when there were only two places in the city to get a $15 burger with no changes or substitutions where you had to wait an hour to be served?
Absolutely OVERRATED, OVERPRICED, AND UNDERWHELMING burger. So disappointed
Like, it was good. The definition of fine. Something I’d order once but not again. But the fries were really not it.
Pink doesn’t belong in burgers.
I’ve never seen this much arugula on an FO burger
I hate this douchey place. No ketchup in the restaurant.
All the food there is subpar. Good beer picks, but the food is lacking and the table service is non-existent.
Had a better burger at the frickin Firestone Walker the other day, if that shows how they’ve fallen…
I don’t remember ever having that much arugula on it, but I do like arugula and burgers now because of that place.
It helps not to think of it as a Burger but it is an experience of making you question what a burger can be and what the definition of a burger even is. The flavors are so new and different and yet It’s definitely still a burger. It’s art in the form of a burger. Maybe not the best burger in the world but something everyone needs to try at least once and then wrestle with.
Welcome to a 2010 burger-salad
If it’s still the same as it was 10 years ago, it tastes waaaay better than this pic (no offense, OP haha).
Back in the day (10-15 yrs ago) an Office Burger + a Pliny on tap was peak gastro. I know I’d be disappointed if went back now, so I don’t.
Where is the burger? It looks more like aragula burger than office burger😅
I think “the best burger in LA” idea is nonsense, all I can say is FO at its best is the only burger I’ve found myself randomly craving. It’s unique and has a ton of flavor. It may not float your boat but man it hits for some of us.
It’s tasty enough, def more big mec than big mac. Only been to the Culver City one and I think the draw for me is the (usually) well curated beer selection, the “burger” is just a bonus
No ketchup. 😀
LA: There are hundreds of best burgers. For some, this is it. For others, this is a salad.
hey, buddy you want some burger with your lettuce
That’s two servings of vegetables right there.
If there’s no ketchup what goes on the fries ?
The first time I had the FO burger I thought it was overrated. Many, many visits later I think it’s one of the best burgers in LA. Great balance of flavor, I also like beer and they have a good beer selection as well.
What decade is this
I personally am not crazy about FO. It’s okay. But, I can’t help but to feel it is a bit overhyped.
So love hate with FO…on the one hand, I’m still blocked on IG from repeatedly asking them to stop this no substitution bullshit rule – the chef’s ego is just far too big. On the other hand, they have a solid beer/tap list. The burger is probably the worst thing on the menu too
I tried an Unami Burger and really liked it
Think I’ve been there twice- last time was 2011
The greens ratio seems out of control