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Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers
Master Critic Reviews (2 Lists)
Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers
8.1
Chinatown burger counter that quietly serves some of the neighborhood’s best beef-tallow fries. The fries come out thick-cut, deeply savory, and structured enough to handle truffle or classic seasoning without going limp. Small footprint, serious takeout operation, and a butcher-shop attention to fry fat and salt.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef-Tallow Fries, Slim Thicc Burger, Truffle Fries
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Beef-tallow frying gives the fries a rare, old-school depth.
Who should go: Burger lovers hunting better-than-average fries.
When to visit: Lunch hours for freshest drops.
What to order: Tallow fries, Slim Thicc burger, truffle fries.
Insider tip: Add a side sauce and eat fries first—peak crisp window is short.
Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers
8.7
Alvin Cailan’s Chinatown burger stand turns butcher-shop beef into deeply savory, smash-focused burgers with Filipino-American swagger. The patties are aggressively caramelized, the sauces punchy, and fries are a quiet co-star, making this a go-to for evening burger runs in the plaza.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Smash Burger, Slim Thicc Burger, Amboy Fries
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 6.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Butcher-driven beef and Filipino-inspired flavors in a focused burger format.
Who should go: Burger purists, chefs, and Chinatown night grazers.
When to visit: Evenings before 9pm, especially Thu–Sat.
What to order: Classic Smash, Slim Thicc, fries with dipping sauce.
Insider tip: Ask about any off-menu specials tied to the butcher case.