Amboy

In 2020, Eggslut founder Alvin Cailan reopened Amboy in Far East Plaza, pivoting his onetime Filipino lunch plate concept into a gourmet burger joint. Reborn as Amboy Quality Meats & Delicious Burgers, it is now one of the city’s premier burger counters and maintains a second outpost in West Covina. (The business no longer claims association with the location within Westfield's Topanga Social.) The made-to-order burgers are available in more straightforward varieties, including a classic double with caramelized onions and American cheese, but if you’re in search of true cheeseburger greatness, it‘s the DH Burger you’re after. Each one stacks a 10-ounce dry-aged beef patty with provolone, garlic aioli, pickles, and caramelized onions. It’s massive, takes about 20 minutes of prep time and makes a solid case for burger maximalism.

Time Out tip: Before heading over, check Instagram for occasional specials from Ria Dolly Barbosa, who previously ran Downtown’s now-closed Petite Peso.