Shafi A.
Yelp
We live in Mission Bay and it makes me sad that it took me so long to try this place. All the burgers I missed in the meantime!
We used to go to Umami Burger on 4th and King and really miss them. One day, these guys were parked in Spark Social rather than ParkLabs (across the street) and we thought they were a new truck. We tried their pork belly sandwich with a sunny side up egg. While the sandwich is gigantic and the amount of pork belly in it may kill you, at least you'll die knowing your last meal was heavenly! They use Acme bread and the burgers take a good five minutes to prepare because they're made to order.
We have since gone back to this truck many times. Don't let their unassuming exterior fool you! They've got some delicious options! We tried their Chef's single burger (Acme bread, cheese, Mayo, beef, lettuce, onion and pickles), which I think of as your basic hamburger but better. The cheese and meat melt in your mouth.
My husband and I usually share the meals so we tried the bigger version of the Chef's single burger, Chef's Special Burger. This is the same as the single but with bacon and a sunny side up egg (see picture below). This one is our favorite! The egg really adds a tremendous amount of flavor and the bacon is perfectly cooked.
This truck never seems to have a long line and since they're in ParkLabs (where there aren't as many trucks as Spark Social across the street), it's a great option to try during Covid-19. They have tents you can stand under if it's raining. Once the city reopens outdoor dining, these guys have lots of seating options (couches up front with tents, long tables, small tables).
The folks who work here are also nice to interact with. They seem to be Covid compliant and for that I'm thankful. Give them a try!