Ox Burger

Ox Burger is always a win! Love that they’ve expanded to a full restaurant but still kept this spot as the cozy, no-frills burger joint we fell in love with. This time we tried the Deluxe and the Chicken Sandwich — both were excellent — but the Lao Burger still absolutely slaps. The fries are crispy, addictive (and even reheat perfectly in the air fryer 👌), and they’ve got a solid selection of hazy IPAs to wash it all down. 10/10, highly recommend!

Great experience from beginning to end! The guy at the counter is so nice and patient. Kindly explains the menu to everyone like it's your first time, which I appreciated, as it was mine! I had a happy hour smash burger, fries and the cookie! Everything was delicious and fresh. I sat at the bar and watched the kitchen doing their thing, everyone was having a good time and was overall a great vibe(and great playlist). Can't wait to come back and try more burgers!

Best burger deal in town on their Happy Hour menu! Service with A smile too! This cost me less than $14 including a $2 tip. The place was packed but my order came quickly still. Nice outdoor seating too

This was one of the best burgers I’ve had! I was feeling for a more traditional burger and it exceeded my expectations! I can’t wait to go back and try another kind! Fries were amazing but 1 portion could feed 3 people. Everyone was so friendly and food was quick. This is a must try!

Loved everything about this place. The menu was the right balance of choice and simple and they NAILED the smash burger. Bun had the right amount of crunch, onion rings were crispy and the sauce was delicious. The fries were perfect and the fry sauce was crazy addicting. Food came out fast although that could be because it wasn’t lunch hour. It was spendy but the happy hour prices were great. Enjoyed talked with the staff and have been thinking about the burger all day. I’m coming back.

I’m visiting Seattle for the first time from San Diego, wrapping up a road trip that started in Denver and took me through the national parks. I always try to find the best burger in every city I visit, and Ox Burger’s Lao Burger came highly recommended. It was definitely one of the better burgers I’ve had. The meat was crispy and flavorful. But for something considered the best burger in Seattle, I left feeling a little underwhelmed. I’m originally from Fresno, where there’s a big Laos community and I’ve had a lot of great Lao fusion food, so I was hoping this one would hit a little harder. The fries were honestly the highlight for me…crispy, salty, and just really well done. It’s cool to say I tried it, but overall, it was just okay. Not bad, just not something I’d go out of my way for again.

Great little burger spot. They had a decent amount of indoor seating but there is also additional seating outside which is nice on a sunny day. We got our fries first thing, nice and crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. A tad bit over seasoned but balances well with their garlic lime leaf aioli that I had. The burgers were great, I ordered the Lao burger and really liked the fusion of some South East Asian flavors. I notice that they process their own ground beef in house, which definitely makes a difference in their end product. I recommend trying the place out, I'll definitely be back.

I came in with the plan to bring half it home but the burger, double cheeseburger for my 1st time, was SO good. It just melts in your mouth (besides the burger's crispy edges and pickle crunch). The fries are well seasoned, best crunchy.

As an American. I will say. This without exaggeration is my favorite burger of all time easy. The flavor with the lemongrass and juicy meat and cilantro is godly. Taking a bite is looking into the face of God. Again no exaggeration. Please eat this thing. You won't regret.

Ox Burger has been on my radar for some time as there are definitely times where the cravings want a delicious and filling burger. I was a fan of Taurus Ox, and I was excited to hear that there was a burger joint opening up where the old Taurus Ox location was, and also based off of the similar types of flavors! I decided to swing by on a Friday around 6pm and was able to get a seat at the bar area just next to the kitchen. Like most places in Cap Hill, parking can be difficult to find. There are some spots streetside in the nearby residential area that you can park at - We parked at about a 5-10 minute walk away. The restaurant itself faces a busy street, you cross a crosswalk and your right at the restaurant. Inside, there isn't too many place to sit - maybe 7 seats on the left side and 4-6 seats on the other side. I can see on very busy times of the day, you should not consider eating in and just get your burger to go. Ordering is fast, and everything is self service, include busing your area after you are done. I wanted to try two different sandwiches that Ox Burger had to offer, which I'll review down below: Lao Burger ($15): One of the more flavor packed and unique tasting burgers that I have tried! This is a pungent burger in the tastiest sense - the various jaew bong flavor elements give the burger another level of fragrance and savory flavor. The savoriness is further intensified by the cured pork belly, and the cilantro and pickled onion give it a pleasant refreshing aftertaste. This is a hearty burger with two patties! Though, I personally think that paying $15 for just the burger is very much on the expensive side of burgers I've had. During happy hour, this burger is $14, which is a bit better, but I think it's still on the pricier side of things. If you are feeling like trying this burger out, I would recommend coming during Happy Hour, which is Tues - Sat 2-6pm. Spicy Chicken Sandwich ($10): A nicely fried chicken sandwich that stayed piping hot for a while even after reaching our table, which is great as we know it's super fresh. Nice crunch on the crust, and seasoned decently with good helping of mayo to compliment the chicken. I would say this is getting to better priced as it's a good amount of chicken for this sandwich. In the end, I think that Ox Burger is pretty tasty and if you are looking for some flavorful burgers, this place will satisfy that. Though, I think that outside of the happy hour time frame, I wouldn't visit as things tend to lean on the pricier side of burgers and chicken sandwiches in my opinion. I would revisit again if I'm craving the unique Lao burger in the future.

The Lao Burger... ooey, gooey, somehow crispy at the same time, rich, decadent. I don't know how they pull it off but this is one incredible burger! I was a little worried about pork belly being on there and making it too rich but it was thinly sliced making it almost like bacon... yummm. There was the perfect amount of cheese and sauce, with a bit of crunch from the taro. The pickles onion provided the perfect tang to balance out the richness. As a tourist it's hard for me to claim this is Seattle's best burger but surely it's in the running!

My favorite burger spot in the area. I am addicted to the Lao Burger. It's the perfect combination of flavor and textures while still carrying the value and weight of a burger at its price point. Another thing I love about this spot is they don't skimp out on fries. One side of fries is good for a group of three honestly. Any of their house made condiments are delicious, although i prefer the jaew bong mayo. I've been here 5 times in the last 3 months, I need to chill out lol

THIS. THIS is my nomination for the best burger in Seattle. I wish the picture did it justice, but the Lao burger is everything you want in a disgustingly decadent burger. Did I feel kind of gross and greasy afterwards? Yes. Was it worth every single bite? Absolutely. I'm usually weary of smash burgers because I like my burgers meaty, however Ox Burger does it right by loading it up with two patties. And all that greasy goodness from frying the burgers gets soaked into the bun for maximum umami flavor. The Lao burger is topped with pickled onion and tomato which cut the richness and add balance. Street parking only in this area. The residential areas have 2 hours free parking if you can snag a spot.

We arrived within HH and tried the house smash burger and the HH cheeseburger with fries. Service was friendly and quick. My burger, with two on the side mods, was correct and uniquely tasty. My honey's mods took a remake for his extra patty and no pickles. The fries are super hot and like eating out of a salt shaker. They were prohibitively salty, though unique in their cut/thickness. I would order them unseasoned if possible. Be gentle with the sauces on your buns here, the salt layers quick with other cured meats. The place was constantly busy and people were in good spirits in the neighborhood and we easily found a spot to park on the side street.

Ox burger has indoor and some outdoor seating. Not a ton of seating but they make it work. The service is good from my 4 visits there so far. The reason for the 5 star is that their Lao Burger is to die for. It's literally one of the best burgers I've ever had hands down. If you haven't tried it, prepare for flavorful goodness.

Ox Burger is a decent place to get a burger. My fries were ever so slightly under done, but the flavors were great. If you're in the area give it a try.

The Lao Burger is bursting with flavor. The pickled red onions and taro stem add such a lovely crunch. Cheese burger is basic and lovely. Both burgers have a wonderful smashed patty that is cooked to perfection. It's almost Caramelized it's so crispy. Fish sandwich was crunchy and everything I could have wanted though, if it's your first time going or your there alone, I'd definitely recommend the Lao Burger. The first time I came here the fries were pretty cold and hard but the second time they were fresh and hot. This place is quite popular so be prepared to wait in line to order and don't be in a rush because it might take 20 min to get your food. It's a small space but they have several tables outside, perfect for folks who are uncomfortable indoors without masks or who ride their bike!

Best burgers in Seattle -- whether you go for the Lao Burger (fish sauce lovers, get this!), special of the day or a Deluxe (satisfies a classic burger craving), there's something for every burger lover here. The smash burgers are juicy and all the elements on each burger play an incredibly important part; these people know what they're doing! Every time I've come by everyone's been so nice & service has always been top notch. If it's super busy, seating can be a bit of a challenge but I've never had to wait more than 10-15 min for a good spot. The only thing that could use some improvement is their fries, just because I like more crunch on my fries but for those that like a softer fry, you'll probably love these as they were perfectly seasoned -- pay the extra $1 for their aioli, you won't regret it!

I got Ox burger as a to go order after hearing such amazing things about their sister restaurant's famous burger. And I must say it met and exceeded my expectations for what an amazing smash burger should be. The buns here soft and toasted. Patties were crispy on the edges with a beautiful sear. The veggies and toppings for the Lao burger were unique yet added so much complexity to the dish as well!! I'm obsessed! I know it's a steep price for a burger but you're getting a burger you know is curated to a "T". Also got the French fries on the side with garlic aioli. They were insanely crispy and well seasoned. Also love the garlic aioli so be sure to try that out too!!

If you go here and don't get the Lao Burger then you're missing out. We also got the spicy fried chicken deluxe and it was good, but boring compared to the Lao. You've been warned! I really could go on and on about the Lao Burger, which has all the flavors, pickled onions and thinly sliced pork belly. It's a small spot with limited seating. We were determined to eat here, so we ordered our food and waited for a table to open up.

The best burger I've had in Seattle so far. And super underrated, but same goes for the filet-o-fish sandwich clone here too. The fries and sauce are addictive too. I'm normally not a steak cut fries fan, but they were so good. The fish sandwich features a super thick and ultra crispy fish patty. The cheese and tartar sauce are in perfect ratio. The slaw adds just right the balance. And the bun adds a buttery softness. The burger here is a giant umami bomb and needs to be enjoyed fresh. I say this because I ordered it as takeout from Taurus Ox and picked it up 10 min late, and it tasted so different at Ox Burger coming out fresh. The cilantro, pickled and sweet onions, sauce, funky sauce, everything - amounted to one of the best burgers I've ever had. They don't have an extensive menu, but what they do is executed with perfection.

The Lao Burger is huge. Since its a smashed patty, the edges are crispy and extend past the burger. I think it is a little oily and difficult to eat, but overall quite a tasty burger. We also got the fries, and the seasoning on them was really really good! The staff was so nice and helpful! We ate outside, and it was quite nice and peaceful.

Oh my god this might've been the best burger I've ever had! All of the flavors in the ox burger were so complex and worked so well together, the lemongrass was such a nice addition it really pulled the whole burger together I think. Unfortunately we were so hungry I didn't get a photo of the burger before we ate it but trust it looked as good as it tasted too! We went for happy hour too so the deals were very good and worth going at a less conventional time! The service was good as well it was nice seeing it looked like they all enjoyed working together and were actually friends! It looked like they were just a group of friends who love hanging out and cooking and that love was definitely conveyed through the food as well. The whole vibe of the place was very chill yet fun too. The only thing is the parking was a bit difficult since it's in cap hill so we just had to walk a little bit but it was still worth the walk and struggle to find parking! I definitely have to share this place with my friends too!

Ugh I love a good burger and Ox Burger truly does nail it! I love how it's different flavors than your usual burger! I LOVED the Lao burger, the cilantro on it really added a good fresh touch. The fried chicken burger was okay, nothing to rave about but not as good as the Lao burger! The fries are DIVINE. Crisp and well seasoned. And all the sauces they have are so freaking good! The garlic lime leaf aioli was so yum, kinda tasted like tom yum and I love the jaew bong mayo and the sambal hot sauce. Also an honorable mention to one of the best parts of this meal, the orange fanta creamsicle float, oh my gosh. They make the soft serve in house and it was just a compliment to the saltiness of the food. We also got some cocktaills, they are good but strong! Def a good place to start on a night out on Cap Hill for sure! The inside is pretty small but in the summer time it is probably so nice because they have a massive patio! Also the service is so quick and so friendly, such a great spot!

Big fan of Ox Burger! I've been wanting to try the Lao Burger after hearing such great reviews and it was delicious! The Lao Burger feels very familiar as it looks like a typical burger, but the ingredients and flavors are much more exciting. It is herbal, salty, and slightly sweet. The patties are thin with nice char and the pork belly brings a nice bacon element. The melted cheese and toppings combine to make a very unique and tasty burger. Their fries are thick and nicely seasoned. They're great with the jaew bong mayo. Everyone there was very nice and welcoming and it had a cool neighborhood feel.

Along with Taurus Ox, my favorite burger in Seattle! Unlike the sister restaurant, Ox Burger is more casual. You go up to the counter and order and pick seating afterwards, or do takeout. The food comes out quickly and is so high quality! Love it and recommended it to many friends already!

I feel so lucky to live so close to this place. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Their cheeseburger is what In N Out wishes it was. Thick fries and seasoned perfectly I really can't ask for much else. The chefs are cool and servers are kind. I always do takeout but there's a small seating area if you wanna hang out there too.

The food was good we chose this place mainly because they have the impossible patty option, sausages were also good, was just a tad bit, disappointed that they didn't have ice cream option anymore when we got there there was a huge taped off 'X' over menu on all ice cream options, which was one of the big reasons we stopped here according to TikTok clips and Yelp pictures. They also no longer offered the ox fries, which was also another reason we stopped in. Other than the limited menu options, everything was good.

The Lao Burger brings a nice twist to the classic smashburger! It's nicely decadent with a rich but not too greasy patties, cheese, and their mayo sauce. This is nicely contrasted with pickled onions, taro stem, and cilantro! The fries appear to me house made, quite thick but not necessarily wide. Could be crispier but it was nice and soft in the center.

I've enjoyed Taurus Ox once before and now I find myself at Ox Burger, requested spot by The College Friend for her birthday (9/9/23). Smallish, but has ample indoor and outdoor seating on this sunny Saturday. Welcoming counter service. Hopping onsite orders and takeout orders. Our order included a Lao Burger ($15), a Deluxe Ox Burger ($13), and shared a batch of Ox Fries ($9); with tax and tip was under $49. The Lao had double beef and pork smash patties, cured pork belly, provolone, tomato, taro stem, pickled red onion, jaew bong mayo, cilantro on a pub bun. This can also be ordered with beyond patties or vegan. The Deluxe Ox had double beef and pork smash patties, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, burger sauce on a pub bun. This too can be ordered with beyond patties. The Ox Fries are a generous serving of fries covered with house made cheese sauce, Ox hot sauce, green onion, and pickled jalepenos. Flavorful and satisfying burgers, for sure! The fries were hot, crisp, tasty goodness. Judging from the smiles and enthusiasm from this birthday lunch, I'd say this was a culinary success! A worthy splurge!

No frills spot for a delicious burger. If you don't want the dine in experience of Taurus Ox and just want a burger, this is an easy quick pick. The Lao burger is just as good in a casual setting. Great flavor with small changes to your typical burger to raise an eyebrow without it being some crazy unusual concoction. Fried chicken was really good, super moist. But my heart will always go for the Lao burger when I come here.

Why this place is so highly ranked is beyond me!! After reading so good reviews for Lao Burger, I decided to go with that (such a disappointment) All I could taste was pickled onion and coriander. Even when I took out the pickles and onions, it was still really overpowering. I have never eaten a worse burger than this one. I wish I had gone to McDonald's. Complete waste. The beer wasn't good as well, not at all fresh Ordering, grabbing the food, and clearing the table are all part of the self-service. We had to clean our table both before and after dining because of how filthy it was. Highly dissapointed. If I had had a choice, I would have chosen 0.

Lao burger: Probably my favorite burger I've ever had This is what fusion food should be. Perfectly balanced and not trying so hard to make it fusion that the flavors don't even work. The quality was great every time. The fries are also delicious but you have to be careful since they're really hot on the inside. Wouldn't recommend their regular burger though, nothing special and can't skip out on their signature one :)

So apparently Taurus Ox grew out of this space and wanted to keep this location open as a burger spot! Staff is friendly, seating is open, and not too crowded on a Thursday night. Fish sandwich: loved the crunch, flakiness of the fish, this cut of fish, and that you can't get a good fish sandwich at many places! Definitely recommend, it's a new item Spicy fried chicken sandwich: a pretty good cut of meat, served hot, crunchy exterior, just not spicy. Why no spicy?!? Good thing we ordered a side of their hot sauce and garlic lime leaf aoili to spice things up a bit Lao burger: a classic and delicious smash burger. There's something about the textures and variety of flavor in this burger that makes you want more. Although it's pretty rich and heavy if you're having so many burgers in one sitting Fries: thick cut, tasty, if you like them thick fries I'd order these! I'm more of a skinny fry kinda person though Overall, lots of tasty sandwiches and burgers!

The Lao burger, wow. The jaew bong mayo, the pickled red onions, the cilantro, the celery, and the pork belly--what a unlikely but wildly satisfying combo. Best burger I've had in a long time. This is an example of a wacky burger but it actually works. The potato fries were uniquely fluffy and not oily though crispy, reminding me of yuca fries.

Great happy hour burger spot! Surprised it wasn't busier. Pretty casual spot where you order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. During happy hour a burger + fries is only 8 bucks. Thick fries with great seasoning, and perfectly thin, crispy edged smash burger totally coming back.

Deluxe burger bomb. Fish sandwich flop. I didn't like the garlic aioli either... tasted weird with the lime or zest in there. The fries were great, love the seasoning ! But ketchup cost extra?? Saddd thankfully had some ketchup at home I would go back for the deluxe burger. -1 for the unwelcome feels coming in -1 for the fish. Batter was too thick and just tasted cardboardy wish I got the burger instead

That LAO BURGER. Wow, that's a fantastic burger. No, it's not the $5.50 Ox burger that some of these reviews are referring to. I'm sure that's fine too, but that also burger was pretty damn good. Sure you'll have to chip in a bit more $$, but it's definitely worth the try. It looks like Ox Burger took over the old Taurus Ox location, so parking and seating is pretty limited. My wife got the Ox burger, which she said was pretty simple and nothing extravagant, as she didn't come in hungry. But I was famished, and I wanted to get that Lao burger. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. Just look at the photos I've added. The burger is unique and all the ingredients pair so well together. Nothing is too overwhelming, and cilantro in the burger actually worked really well. The burger was also juicy, but not to the extent where it leaves a mess. I usually eat my burgers in silence as a "burger connoisseur," but I mouthed "wow" several times during this culinary experience. The cherry on top were the fries. They don't give you a ton, but the fries are seasoned well, and their sauces are also very delicious and unique. We got the curry mango sauce, and at first I was a bit skeptical with adding a sweet condiment to fries. But it worked, and it worked well. If you're looking for a hearty 8 oz patty, sure, this may not be the place for you. But if you're looking to step outside the typical American burger realm and try something different, Taurus Ox hits the spot, and hits it hard.

Listen foodies and alike! The Lao burger lives up to the hype! You have the classic American smashed Pattie's with a surprisingly oriental flavor.... It was absolutely delicious. No this is not your teriyaki burger! You even had unique ingredients like elephant ear stem that you find in canh chua, a Vietnamese soup fish! Very interesting and delightfully delicious! The French fries were great as well, crispy chunky and delicious! A little bit salty so you may ask them to ease off on that, but at the core perfectly fried! Chicken sandwich was also delicious! I do feel it was basic, but in a very good way! Moist and crispy but nothing to take it over the top... just a solid high quality fresh chicken fried sandwich, truthfully you won't regret! Dunk it in your favorite sauce! They have a lot of our door seating so it was a nice ambiance to enjoy your burger under the sun! Service is standard.

If you love smash burgers, you'll have to come here! The flavors are bold and so incredibly good! You have to order the Lao burger. It's on the pricier side for a smash burger but the quality is there and it's a very well balanced burger. They also have a super affordable ox burger for $5.50! And daily happy hour from 3pm-6pm! Definitely worth checking out! Also, they have rotating soft serve flavors here! I tried the Thai tea soft serve and it was so creamy and rich! I highly recommend trying.

I have to say, I was soooo disappointed by the happy hour offering at Ox Burger. I loved their sister restaurant Taurus Ox that was formerly in this space (wohoo, they upgraded their space and moved up north!) so we were very excited to give OB a try... but unfortunately the food was very underwhelming, and I got a really bad stomach bug about an hour later. I ordered: Ox Burger (2/5) Very disappointing. Don't be fooled by the $5 sounding like a good deal, because the large bun is about 4x as thick as the thin patty, making the ratio very off. I'd definitely recommend doing double patty for $3 to have a minimally satisfying dinner... But then at that point your order comes out to $8, and you could get about 2x the amount of food at that price from Chipotle. The burger quality itself was very heavy handed with mustard, which completely overpowered any patty flavor. Bun was not toasted -- looked and tasted like a Safeway bun. So don't be deceived by the happy hour prices because you want a good deal, because this turns out to be very expensive for what you pay for. Fries (4/5) This was the only thing I mostly enjoyed. Interesting seasoning with the slightest tajin flavor. If you like thicker French fries with medium crisp these are great. I'm team shoestring fries though, so thick fries are just alright. Popcorn chicken (1/5) Ok, it was bad. Super gamey flavor, contained the poorest cuts of chicken, and it was bone dry from being overcooked. The breading had that dry KFC texture except it was thick, but even the breast chunks lacked moisture. We were served a lot of the skinny thigh meat and cartilage. If you want juicy happy hour popcorn chicken, stay away from this and go to Tavern Law instead (one of the best imo) To top it off... my stomach is usually resilient and healthy (no allergies) but I definitely got a sore stomach about an hour later. Even though the service is fine, the quality of food left a very bad taste overall. :(

The Lao Burger has got to be one of my favorite burgers in Seattle. It strikes the perfect balance between familiar American comfort flavors and an unexpected Laoatian twist to keep things interesting. Definitely worth the hype!

I love Taurus Ox, so I was really excited to try this spot! The restaurant itself is pretty small but there are a few indoor and outdoor tables. The service was quick and the staff was super friendly. We got some fries for the table and they were good but got super salty towards the bottom of the basket. I liked the Lao burger, especially the lemongrass and cilantro. I still like the burger from Taurus ox better because it's slightly different, but this is a great casual place for takeout!

A MUST STOP in Seattle. Ordered the Lao burger with a side of fries and a variety of sauces (don't leave without trying the Sambal mustard. The burger was recommended by several friends, and it didn't disappoint. Juicy burger with super fresh ingredients. This is a stop I would come to again - no complaints about this burger!

Ox Burger 2/16 If you haven't heard, Ox Burger is finally open! They're serving up the famous Lao Burger (one of the best burger in town, in my opinion) as well as some delicious delights. The Ox Burger ($5.50): a simple no fuss burger with all that flavourful! A beef and pork patty, grilled onions, cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun. Don't eat beef or pork? Don't worry! Try the Clucker ($11) or Ox Pecker ($14)! The chicken thigh they fry up is always juice and moist! And works perfectly with the sauces and fresh ingredients. Don't eat meat? They also have a Beyond Beef Plant based patties. As well as a their spin on a Grilled Cheese ($7). Got picky eaters? Check out the kids selection or sides (all under $10). You really can't go wrong with a side of fries. Ox Burger also has a rotating unique soft-serve ice cream. Which changes often or based on popularity. This recent time we had Thai Tea soft-serve, which reminded me of a Thai Tea bubble tea. Last month we had also tried the Burnt Honey and Orange, which reminded me of a orange creamsical. Did I mention that they also have Happy Hour? From 3PM - 6:15PM come and get some of their favourites at a special price! Popcorn Chicken Bites ($7.50) you get about 6 - 8 pieces of crispy chicken nuggets, great for sharing. The Ox Burger with fries (or beer) will set you back $7.50. Best deal in town and great for a pre-dinner meal! The staff is friendly and accommodating. The inside seating is limited, but as soon as it warms up, outdoor seating will make its comeback. If you're looking for a super chill place to get some fantastic burgers you gotta check out Ox Burger!

Ox Burger is a spinoff of the restaurant "Taurus Ox" - the latter of whose "Lao Burger" was so popular, the owners decided to create a separate burger spot for it -- nestled in Capitol Hill 3 blocks east of Cal Anderson park. I went on the last day of their soft opening. While the menu is vast with several options to choose from (custom options too!) I came for the one and only lao burger ($15). The taste was exquisite - extremely juicy and definitely hit the spot. I also got the ox fries with the jaew bong mayo - to me they felt a bit small for the price ($8). I'd skip those next time and just go with the burger. Soft serve is also an option but I didn't get any since I was so full! I paid $44.90 for 2 Lao Burgers and Ox Fries (incl tax/tip). If you're in the area and are interested in trying a new burger spot, this is the place. The Lao Burger was very unique and tasty. I can already picture myself coming back in the summmer months to try tue soft serve.

I originally had the ox burger at Taurus Ox and of course it is amazing. It's really nice that now you can get it here as well, as well as some other burgers and bites. The lao burger is still my favorite burger in Seattle!

Small, casual burger shop for Lao-influenced smash burgers. I went to Taurus Ox a few months back and tried the Lao burger on their menu for my first time. All in all, it was a good, unique burger. Ox Burger recently opened, boosted by the popularity of the Lao burger and the Taurus Ox brand name. I decided to order something different than the Lao burger, so I got the double ox and the spicy clucker. The burger patties are made of a pork and beef blend, so a bit different in texture and flavor than all beef. The double ox had cheddar cheese instead of the american cheese that I'm used to on a smash burger. The single ox burger comes with american cheese, but I wanted to try something different. The clucker is your typical fried chicken sandwich that is differentiated by the Lao-influenced sauces. There were a few things that I really liked about these sandwiches. The buns were fluffy and well toasted and had good flavor. The fry on the chicken thigh was also really good. Super crispy. In general, I thought the flavors didn't quite come together. I struggled to identify why I felt that way. It could just be my preferences, but I didn't find the mix of flavors to be all that enjoyable. I may be the minority here. All in all, the place is worth a try. The burgers and ingredients are unique from what you'll find at other casual burger joints.

I'm not the biggest burger fan around, but when I saw a Laotian burger spot opened up in Cap Hill, I had to give it a shot, so my girlfriend and I gave these guys a visit towards the end of their afternoon happy hour on a Friday. We placed our order before taking a seat at one of the few tables outside. We ordered the Ox Burger with fries and a Lao Burger. We also got a side of their sambal agave mustard sauce. Within 10 minutes of ordering, one of the staff delivered our food right to our outside table. We both eagerly took our first bites of each of the burgers, and our eyes immediately widened. Upon my first bite of that Lao Burger, I knew it was one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. The double smash patties that use a beef and pork combination provided an umani unlike any I've had in a burger before, then you get acidity from the provolone jaew tomato and pickled red onion. And instead of your traditional greens that you'd see on burgers, you get a bunch of cilantro to give you the needed freshness and slight crunch. The Ox Burger was also very impressive - it seemed like an upgraded version of your traditional fast food cheeseburgers. They use the same patty as in the Lao Burger, but only one instead of two. Then the slight smokiness from the grilled onions, acidity from the ketchup, and the melty umaniness from the American cheese brings the whole burger together to create this unique Laotian rendition of the American cheeseburger. The fries that came with the Ox Burger were extremely crispy, and it really felt like a complete meal with them. They were just a touch overseasoned, but I didn't mind. Their sambal agave mustard (their take on honey mustard) gave us an option if we wanted to add a slight heat to our burgers. Pricing-wise, because we went during happy hour, we paid ~$25 for our meal, which I feel is reasonable given the quality. If you go during normal hours, it may feel a slight bit pricey compared to other burger spots around. But how often are you going to see a Laotian burger anywhere, let alone a well-executed one? The atmosphere is very casual. You order at the register then choose where you want to sit. There's some small tables inside and what looked like bar seating, and there are also some outdoor tables. None of the tables were massive so I wouldn't recommend coming here in group larger than 4. This place is on the edge of Cap Hill as it turns into Central District. There's tons of street parking around, and it honestly isn't too far of a walk from the central part of Cap Hill. I'm torn because I want them to grow and expand, but don't want the news getting out about this place so it gets crowded. I guess be sure to try them before that time comes, because news will get out eventually.

I am on a quest for the best burger in town. Ox Burger isn't bad it's tasty. I don't think it's the best I've had but it's cheesy and a burger. I can see why they offer burgers with two smash patties as the single was a little thinner than the norm. I normally order one patty. The burger itself came in a tinfoil sort of wrapping which kept the burger warm. The French fries were a bit salty for my liking but not bad. I could see these being great if I had a beer with me to wash it down. The garlic aioli was very garlicky and tasty. Overall a good solid 4. I appreciate the nice bun this company is using it keeps this burger fresh tasting and it looks good as well. I like the bun, the burger, the sauce, the grill.

I need to write more reviews, but also, I guess I save them for really exceptional places so that's not bad. I go to Ox burger weekly. It really is simply the best burger (and fries) in Seattle, actually the entire Seattle area. For sure you are missing out if you don't give them a try!

While the parking situation was essentially nill, once we got inside the happy faced emplyees or manager was a nice break from cooking my own dinner. I got a double something burger with no tomatoes or onions and as a burger it was good, but I guess it's the idea of smashing all that juice out of the patty into the grill that ruins the burger for me. It was juicy and quite tasty but it was a very thin patty, with tasty aeoli for fresh cut fries that had good seasoning. So while I'm. It interested in comming back it's just due to the fact I prefer a non-smash patty. For those who do like smash this could be a good place, but I think burger master or broiler bay are more my style.

Unassuming corner restaurant which creates a burger and a fish sandwich dreams are made of! I grew up with the Filet o Fish from the yellow arches. When it declined I stopped ordering. When the fish sandwich arrived it was a sight for sore eyes! The first bite...delicious beyond delicious. How was this possible?! Replica but way better! Now let's about the Lao burger. What is this delectable, flavor filled, multi textured, umami dream? First bite and it was "What?!" I had to check that there wasn't bleu cheese since I'm allergic, but the flavor profile of this burger is off the charts. Off the charts impressive and delectably craveable. We came back again for our last meal in Seattle to repeat the above choices. It was that good. We added the hand cut fries and those were wonderful as well. The food is wonderful, love the ambiance, love the music choices and love the ultra heavy front door!!! We will return! Keep up the work you do!! Magic is created in that lil kitchen!!!

Quick easy spot for a casual meal. I ended up here looking for a good solo meal. Lao burger was a great choice. Easy to grab a counter seat at the 4 seat bar (there's a few two tops and if you're lucky, a four top in this relatively small space). Burger had a lot of great, unique flavors, definitely a hefty greasy burger. I enjoyed it! Kinda want to come back to try my true love, their take on a fried chicken sandwich, but it seems really hard to justify ordering anything other than their their go to staple On a Tuesday 800, it was easy to find seating but this place was not empty and there would occasionally be a small line of people ordering to go. So looks to be a place with high fluctuation in crowdedness

Two stars are for the absolutely stellar fries. Crispy, well seasoned little nuggets of potato goodness. One star because my fiancé loved his burger. Not a fan of the burgers. Fiancé had the Lao burger (which I tried) and I had the deluxe burger. The deluxe burger was nothing to write home about - it was fine, but nothing special or unique. Their burger sauce is just mayo/mustard/ketchup - it needed a relish or something to bring it together. The Lao burger was an absolute no from me. It just tasted of lime leaves and nothing else, and the lime flavor completely overpowered everything on the burger. It was so out of balance that I struggled to finish my portion. The condiments are likewise so heavy handed on the lime that I didn't taste anything else. The garlic aioli should be renamed as lime aioli with garlic. Their signature sauce, the jaew bong mayo, tastes about the same, with the addition of a fishy note from their fish sauce. I ordered a side of regular mayo that they forgot (they also did not give us utensils even though I asked). I'm usually a big fan of fusion food but this felt incredibly forced and so heavy handed on the lime. Sad because I was very excited to try this place.

Ox Burger in Capital Hill offers bold, umami, spicy, herbaceous, and aromatic flavors of Laos in a fuss-less atmosphere. Ox Burger brings a Laotian twist to tasty smash burgers with the Lao Burger. The Lao Burger was born as a pet project. It packs a tasty punch of Laos in every single bite. The smashed patties (beef and pork blend) are perfectly done with caramelized edges. Throw in the Jaew bong and the mayo for a funky flavor. You get the chew from the sour pork bacon and a spicy tomato jaew between the patties that melts with the cheese (kinda like a cheesy tomato sauce), the unmistakeable crunch from the taro stem and the bite of the pickled onions. The whole thing is balanced well and makes for a delicious oriental burger. While a smash burger with layers of Asian ingredients might not be for everyone, they do offer the OG Ox Burger. The Lao Burger is pricey at $14 (happy hour). Service is ordinary. Kind of little out of the way from Capital hill core.

Got the Lao burger and the deluxe, both very juicy and flavorful burgers. Honestly have nothing bad to say about them. The fries were still so crispy even when kept in a to-go box and eaten a couple hours later. Staff were helpful and polite. Gets busy on the weekends though so did have to wait a bit.