Tonya A.
Yelp
We're a burger-loving family, so when my brother was visiting, my son and I decided to try Carl OG3 Burger Shop together with him.
First thing to note: the burger concept operates inside a Japanese restaurant that's closed during the day. From a business standpoint, that's actually pretty smart -- shared kitchen space makes sense. However, as someone with a food allergy, I do wish that had been clearer beforehand. Cross-contact is something I always have to think about, and unfortunately the fries made me feel a little sick afterward (likely due to shared fryer oil with shrimp).
Now for the food.
Overall, it was okay -- not bad, but not something that stood out.
The biggest issue for me was seasoning. The burger patty really needed more salt. A little extra seasoning would have made a significant difference in flavor. Structurally, it also struggled a bit. There was a noticeable puddle of what looked like water mixed with their special sauce at the bottom of the basket, which caused the bottom bun to become soggy. That made the last few bites unpleasant.
The fries themselves were solid -- basic crinkle fries, salted well, crispy, and no major complaints there. Nothing particularly special, but dependable.
Service-wise, our server was kind and seemed to be doing her best. She didn't speak English fluently, which made confirming allergens a bit tricky, but she was patient and polite. That said, multitasking appeared to be a challenge. We waited quite a while before being told we could seat ourselves, and other guests who came in after us experienced the same delay.
It was also quite cold inside (we were dressed casually), so something to keep in mind if you run cold. I ordered hot water, and since they don't have mugs, it was served in a small soup bowl -- which I actually appreciated and had no issue with.
Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it also wasn't one we plan to repeat. With better seasoning, improved moisture control on the burger build, and clearer allergen communication, this place could easily improve.
For now, it's a three-star experience for us.