Carl OG3 (Ojisan) Burger Shop

We randomly found this spot and it’s a banger! We got their Portuguese sausage burger and it was so delicious. Very flavorful with the special sauce and the mustard and cheese. I couldn’t eat it faster! The fries were so good and if you’re anything like me and my fiancé, you like hella sauce on your fries (they deliver on that). Their sauce is slightly sweet which balances so well with the saltiness of the fries and bacon jam. The service was excellent, very quick and our server was incredibly sweet. This is now my favorite burger spot on the island and I will definitely come back.

Now located on Young Street in Honolulu where Yakiniku Yoshi is, Carl OG3 Burgers is a popluar spot with the lunchtime crowd🤙 Burgers are made to order so there may be a bit of a wait but when its served fresh and hot its worth it... 👍👍 Slightly on the pricier side, his burgers are filling and handmade with the Snake River Farms Wagyu and worth what you pay. His "The One" is simply awesome with the sweet onion relish and blue cheese and the spuce of the jalapeno. Add an extra patty to it.... Its a filling burger and tied for tops for best burger on island (Delicious Burger is the other fave)🤙5 stars

The burgers here are outstanding and delicious. The new location is inside another restaurant that’s open only at night called Yakiniku Yoshi. Definitely get the double cheeseburger it’s worth it and don’t forget about the French Fries.

Interesting setup. Just like the previous location, they use an existing restaurant to do their business, not conflicting with the existing restaurant's hours of operation. That's smart, more restaurant should do the same. Carl OG3 recently moved to Japanese BBQ Yoshi, selling popular smash burgers during the day. I've visited the previous location several times. First time visiting their current location. Their menu increased a bit...had a chili one and a bacon egg one. I don't recall these. The bacon egg burger was delicious. It was well balanced, had a nice overeasy egg on it. My family like the wagyu and the cheeseburgers. I'm not a fan of crinkle cut fries, but they were nice and crispy. It can be double fried but maybe too crispy. Nice menu, friendly service and good atmosphere. I recommend this place. It's one of three places I recommend for smash burgers. I'll be back for sure.

My family got 4 classic double cheese burgers. And OMG in my opinion, this is probably the best burger I ever had on the island. It's close to smashed patties but 2 times thicker. I prefer it this way then way too thin patties. Although mine was kind of cool down due to delivery but the crisp on the patties was still there. Cheese is pretty good not those kind of frozen cheap one. The bun is soft and a little sweet. So well balanced together with the patties, cheese, and pickles. I suggest eating it the way it is. No need ketchup. Might be some mustard and that's it. Highly recommend it! Worth the price!

OMG! My new favorite burger place! Yes, the wait is a bit long (20 minutes is not unreasonable though) and there is only one waitress for the entire place, but it is SO worth it! I got the Waygu Cheeseburger and my friend got “The One”—both were amazing in their own ways. The fries were really great but not the highlight. We didn’t get doubles because the single was plenty. Oh and the buns were DELICIOUS! Don’t cut those out😉

Excellent food and service. Parking is easy and lots of seating. Came in on a Sunday. Was seated as soon as we walked in. We put in our orders and watched as everyone around us devoured their food. We finally got our burgers and fries and got to it. I had The One. Burger had tons of flavor from the wagyu to the bacon jam and blue cheese. Will definitely be back!

Wow! Came here and was not disappointed. Got the Wagyu Cheeseburger (double patties) with a basket of Crinkle Cut Fries. I have not had a more fresh and juicy burger longer than I can remember. My first bite and already had burger juices running down both hands. The patties were cooked perfectly, no pink centers and crispy edges 🤙. The burgers were very favorable. Their sauce is like allot of places, ketchup types with some secret ingredients and tiny chopped pieces of raw onions with a slice of good ol' American cheese top it off. I was thinking I would double the cheese but I did not want to take away any of the Wagyu flavor of the burger. If you have never tried Wagyu I would highly recommend this burger. It has a slightly different taste (better in my opinion) than regular ground beef. The bun was a brioche style, slightly warmed up and a little hint of sweetness and lightly toasted on the inside. The crinkle cut fries were hot, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I can't think I have ever had fries this good. They stayed warm in the basket until I had finished my burger. As we were the first people in the place, the service was fast and friendly while checking up every 10-15 to make sure everything was ok. All in all, I have not eaten a better burger than here. I highly recommend this place if you are a burger enthusiast or if this will be your first time having a smash burger. Parking was free and reserved underground, just look for the poles that say Restaurant and park in those stalls.

Wow, such a SOLID burger place! Dropped by during work to pick up lunch and there were quite a bit of people inside so getting my burger took a while. The staff is super friendly and took my order relatively quickly so I sat at the bar to wait a bit. It looks like the inside is a Japanese bbq place and even though it was a smidge packed, it was pretty quiet. I ordered the fried kimchee burger and added an egg (yes, in this economy) and a basket of fries. The fries were still hot and crispy by the time I got home but the burger. The BURGER. I know when I have a proper burger when I have to break out a proper hunch to eat the burger. It's so soft and juicy and the flavors were absolutely on point. The bun was nice and soft, the patty and the cheese were so good, the kimchee brought just the right amount of spice and acidity, and the egg tied it all together. Will definitely be back to get more burgers but will order in advance next time!

First time going here and I was confused by the exterior of the burger shop since it didn't seem like a burger shop. I was crvaing for a burger and saw this place on Google Maps. Thankfully, I saw the burger shop sign on an a-frame in front of the shop which let me know I was at the right spot. Please also keep in the mind that the shop hours listed in front of the shop are inaccurate and that the hours of operation you find online (such as on Yelp) are correct. :) Wagyu cheeseburger ($11.99): Smashburger with diced onions, American cheese, pickles, sauce, and fluffy, buttery buns. The single patty was just enough to make me full. The burger itself was not overly oily or greasy at all. I'm not personally a fan of pickles usually but the pickles went well with the burger and I ended up eating it! Gotta be one of the best smashburgers I've had so far. The OG3 Style Fries were awesome as is with all the toppings it had. My favorite part was the tangy sauce on top of it. I wish I knew what the sauce was made of. However, it does feel like there's a lot of flavors going on at the same time when eating those fries and the burger I ordered. I'll probably just get the burger and regular fries next time. Although... I would definitely order both the og3 style fries *and* the wagyu cheeseburger if I'm feeling hungover haha. Overall, it's interesting to see how a burger shop operates in a yakiniku-looking restaurant. I love that there's ample settings for groups and that it doesn't get too packed inside. The only "negative" is that parking can be tight but I have nothing negative to say about the establishment itself.

Great burgers, simple, not overly garnished. Fast and Friendly service. Hits the spot whenever you have a craving for burgers and fries.

On Young Street with a small parking lot in the front, Carl Og3 Burger Shop is on the smaller side. There are a decent amount of tables inside but it is not huge. The restaurant felt a bit dark but lighted enough to see. The service has always been friendly but the food can take a decent amount of time to be made. I would recommend ordering ahead if you don't want to wait. I like The One burger and I think it is so good! Maybe one of the best on the island. The fries are also super good -- crunchy and fresh. We enjoy coming to Carl's and hope to be back again soon!

Burgers are 5 stars, delicious, juicy, cooked just right...yum. Service was 4 stars, the server was nice but service (getting drinks, napkins, etc. was a little on the slow side. Ambiance, it's in the space of a Japanese bbq restaurant so it's ok. Parking was a little tight, but the burgers were worth the wait. The crinkle cut fries were cooked to perfection.

I think these are the best smashed burgers on the island so far! They tasted fresh and delicious. The fries were crunchy. My order included: "The One", a basket of fries, and a double "Bacon Egg Burger" with extra chili. The subtotal before tax was $40.47 (as of 09/22/24). Tip: I wanted to avoid the potential wait and/or crowded parking, so I put in my order online the prior day and arranged for pick up the following morning. My order was hot and ready when I came to pick it up.

Carl Og3 ("Ojisan") Burger Shop is located on Young Street in the same place as Japanese BBQ Yoshi. Don't be mistaken like us! The Wagyu cheeseburgers were so good here! We ordered the Wagyu cheeseburger (a single deluxe and double) & the patties were super tasty and the bun was delicious. The Og3 burgers were good too but I definitely recommend getting the Wagyu burgers and go all out! Thick, crinkle cut fries served here. Small parking lot (maybe 7-10 stalls).

Landed in Honolulu around lunch time and got a tip from a friend about this burger place. I drove there and I almost miss it because it's inside a Japanese bbq restaurant and it's kind of confusing, maybe they share the place and do burgers at lunch? Anyway, we all got Wagyu cheeseburgers with bacon and they were super juicy and delicious. Service was a bit slow, but whatever we enjoyed the place and the food. Recommended!

I recently tried the burgers here and they were excellent. I walked over from my Condo and first went to their old location on the ground floor of a Condo building on Amana Street. The security guard there informed my partner and I they had relocated to Young Street. We couldn't decide if we should walk further to their new location or go somewhere else. I'm glad we decided to continue walking. Their new place is located where BBQ Yoshi Restaurant on Young Street is. They use it during the day! It was so nice to sit in a comfortable space with air conditioning. We both had the Cheeseburger and Fries. It was all you would want a burger to be and more! I will be back to have one of their Wagyu burgers on my next visit.

They're inside the Japanese Bbq place! And they might very well have the best burgers on the island. And this is coming from a burger expert! Lol. And most definitely they have the best buns out there. If you appreciate a high-quality bun, you'll be pleased.

If you're a burger aficionado looking for a unique twist on the classic smash burger, Carlog3 is a must-visit. I recently had the pleasure of trying their kimchi burger and the classic burger, aptly named "The One," and both were exceptional. The kimchi burger features a wagyu smash patty topped with tangy kimchi, melty American cheese, and a delicious kimchi mayo aioli. The combination of flavors was an absolute delight, with the kimchi adding a zesty crunch that perfectly complemented the rich wagyu patty. The buttered and toasted bun held everything together beautifully, providing the perfect foundation for this innovative creation. Next up, I tried "The One." This classic burger comes loaded with a wagyu patty, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onions, jalapeños, and their signature secret sauce. The mix of savory, spicy, and sweet elements created a symphony of flavors in every bite. Once again, the perfectly toasted buttered bun was the unsung hero, adding an extra layer of indulgence to the experience. Excitingly, Carlog3 is moving from their original location near Ala Moana to Waikiki at the STIX Asian Market. They plan to reopen in the next three weeks, so mark your calendars and make sure to visit their new spot. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Carlog3's inventive burgers are an unforgettable treat you won't want to miss!

Finally made it as service wraps up at this location. Won't comment on location since they're about to move but the service was quick, efficient and friendly. The staff came by several times to check on us and make sure things were good. The burgers were gloriously messy and delicious. The patties were perfectly seasoned and cooked, the toppings were fresh and everything was on point down to the crispy fries with the perfect (for me) amount of salt.

We just picked up an order for lunch and were so excited to get our cheeseburger fix, but unfortunately, the burger patties were quite burned. It was a shame because the burgers looked so good! All of the burger toppings were fine (we asked for no special sauce since I didn't care for it the last time we ate here,) but the true winner of the meal was the basket of fries. We opted for crispy fries and no salt since some places over season, which can ruin a meal, and they were cooked to perfection. If you're going to be sharing fries for take out, get the basket. I'm hoping this was a one off thing where the chef accidentally left the burgers on the griddle for too long, but I guess we'll have to test that theory out some other time. Fingers crossed our next burgers won't be the same.

The best smash burgers in town just the right fattiness so juicy and tasty. Great service as well.

What a great burger place find! Located on the ground floor of a Condo. By day it's Carl Og3 Burger Shop and by night it's a Yakiniku restaurant. They have customer parking in the parking garage under the bldg. and when we went, there were several open stalls. It wasn't busy when we went but started to get busy once we were seated. Large dining area with plenty of tables and chairs and a clean restroom. There was only one server at the time and she was friendly and informative. The burgers are smash burgers, soft juicy and tasty. I ordered "The One" burger, you can order a single or a double. Wagyu beef, Tomato Bacon Jam, Blue Cheese, American Cheese, Onion and Jalapeño, it was dripping all over my hand, so juicy and flavorful. My husband ordered a special burger that they had that day. He ordered the "Chili Burger" and he really enjoyed it. We ordered a basket of Crinkle Fries, we like it crispy and they provided that. Ordered Coffee Ice Cream for dessert. I would definitely recommend this place and will go back when we are in the mood for a juicy burger!

I love bacon and eggs so I got the Bacon Egg Burger. The egg in the burger was a beautiful egg with a soft yolk on top of thick cut bacon and the burger patty. The thick bacon, the delicious hamburger and the egg was just what will make anyone happy. That runny yolk was probably the server gave me a knife and fork. I managed to get the yolk over half of the burger and that first bite was amazing. We split a generous basket of OG3 Style Basket of French fries topped with with sauce, The One Jam and onions. Yumm!

I had a doctor appointment in the area, so what better way to eat a burger after a health check-up? I went right at opening time of 10:30, and already there were 4-5 take out orders being processed. I opted to dine in and eat everything as fresh as possible. They have a pretty extensive menu with only a few sides. They really have a large focus on the different burgers, and for good reason. Chuck/Brisket Blend Double up: 10/10. Wow, this is quite a burger. Double patty, cheese, caramelized onions, and mayo. The Bun is also slightly toasted. It is very juicy and requires at least 3 napkins to get through. There is a preparation time of at least 10 minutes - which ups the anticipation and seemingly made the burger tastier. Badket of Fries: 7/10. They came out piping hot, lightly salted, and had a nice light flavor. They went well with the burger, but I think on their own they would not have been as good. I'm not saying they are bad , but the burgers are on a high pedestal that there is a significant gap between the 2 items. Yuzu Sorbet: 9/10. I like Yuzu Sorbet. I can't think of anything negative about it. It was a great end to the burger and fries (I asked for it to come after I finished everything). It was a decent sized scoop, and it barely melted as I slowly enjoyed it. Total time from seating to paying and leaving was around 27 minutes. This is a great burger joint. Don't let the strange name deter you from coming. I will definitely be back soon!

One of my favorite burgers in town! My favorite is the Double Wagyu Cheeseburger with an order of fries. Yum!! Great friendly service and Carl is super nice. Restaurant is shared with a Japanese BBQ during the day so it doesn't look like a burger spot, but it's clean and well maintained.

Very very good! Got "The One" with the double up option. Will definitely return again. Quality meat, for sure!

I don't know how but me and my friend just spent $50 on two cheese burgers and fries..... it was alright, nothing special and the fries are just frozen crinkle fries with no seasoning, 1.50 for sauce. This place is over rated. We didn't even get anything crazy either.

This was on the must-try list for awhile, and it's truly a must have!! Luckily found street parking close by, tho had to pay since it was a Saturday. The restaurant shares the space with a Japanese yakiniku restaurant, so by day is hamburgers and night is yakiniku. It's a large dining area with lots of (yakiniku) tables. I can imagine how busy og3 gets, as we were there around 11 on a Saturday, and it quickly filled up by the time we were finished. Although service for us was fine, it can be a wait when busy, as other reviewers have mentioned. There's only 1 person dedicated to the front of the house. She does a good job, but people get overlooked when she has to seat, take orders, attend to customers, and bring out food. As it got busy during the latter part of our meal, she forgot the extra napkins I asked for and water wasn't refilled because she got sidetracked taking orders while there were also customers waiting to be seated. Tho I prefer engaging with a server, an online menu and dine-in customer ordering system would benefit this establishment to free up the limited staff. Food was 5 stars. Hubby had The One. He loved the jalapenos in it, and I loved the hint of bleu cheese from the bite I had. I had the special chuck/brisket blend with caramelized onions, cheese, and umami mayo. It was juicy, drippy, and oh so good! We also added a basket of fries. Loved that they were crinkle cut fries - crunchy, perfect salt in compliment with the burger, lots for 2 people to share, but would have liked more ketchup. Phenomenal lunch... we'll be back soon!

This is the best burger I've ever had! Seriously, The One should be the only One you need to buy! If you're a purist, try the OG3 Cheeseburger or Wagyu Cheeseburger. But, if you want a unique flavor sensation, get The One. For $14.49, it starts with wagyu beef, then topped with tomato bacon jam, blend cheese, american cheese, onion, jalapeño, and special sauce. It's savory, a little sweet, with some heat. Decadent! Carl OG3 is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm. There's free underground parking, which is a big plus for me! You can dine in or take out. Online ordering is available, too. It's so good that I went two days in a row.

Came here twice and both times ordered the bacon and egg burger. Both times left really content and ready to take a nap. Love the over easy egg in the burger and reminds me of the first time I had one like that back at Block 16 in Omaha, but they used ham slices instead of bacon. Price is also right and will be back. Fries could be worked on, but that still does not take away from the burgers.

This place is such a hole in the wall! Absolutely love my burger! I ordered myself 'The One' and this burger had so much complexity in flavors yet incredibly well balanced. If you're looking into trying something unique, I highly recommend their The One burger. Good slight kick and the bleu cheese has a nice balancing flavor with your wagyu meat. Absolutely amazing! Our waitress was incredibly sweet and friendly! I also got myself a coke and they provided a cup full of ice and that's exactly how I love drinking my coke...extremely cold!! My fiancé got the Wagyu Cheeseburger and if you're into the traditional taste of a cheeseburger, then this is the one for you! Absolutely delicious! Soft sweet buns and meaty flavor! Highly recommend going to this place!! I'd love to see their business thrive even further!!

One of our favorite places for smash burgers. Menu is nice and simple & you have 4 burgers to choose from. We always go with "The One." The One comes with a Wagyu beef patty, their special tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onions, jalapeño & their special sauce. The burger hits all the senses and it's delicious. I would just say you have to try and experience it for yourself to know. If you don't like certain parts of the burger they're also willing to omit let's say the blue cheese for example. You can choose to pair your burger with some fries which comes available as 1 serving or the basket which serves 4. Parking: is available in the underground parking garage but it's very limited. We can never find an open slot but metered street parking is also available. Lots of seating is available inside as the location works as a yakiniku restaurant by night. They are kid friendly and have high chairs available too. We always crave their burgers & can't wait to go back.

Finally got to check out Carl OG3 shop located on Amana St. thanks to all my fellow Yelpers posting and giving such reviews about this burger place . Yes their burger are good smash burger type and grass feed beef. The menu is very simple they have 3 choices of burger and crinkle fries to choose from . I had their "The One" it has everything on the burger from bacon jam, onion, Jalapeño, tomato, blue cheese, American cheese, onion and special sauce. It was very good a little messy so you'll need extra napkins. My wife had the Kaheka Smash which has a spicy Portuguese sausage mix into the burger onion, cheese , yellow mustard . She also said it was good especially their basket of crinkle fries nice and hot with a hint of salt . In the evening this same burger joint turns into a yakiniku restaurant although I talked with our server and she said they will be close until December the Yakiniku restaurant side . So right now it's only Carl OG3 shop . Support local

The burger was nice and tender. I liked the soft bun and the sauce. The fries are great to, Perfect crinkle style. Next time I might get the double.

Ordered online about 10 min before and pulled up to park right in front of the stairs to the restaurant. We ordered 2 baskets of fries, 4 classic cheeseburgers and 2 of "The One"s. There was still about a 15 min wait but the burgers were worth it. Crinkle cut fries crispy but unfortunately it was just packed in a paper, a tray would be nice to keep things together. Food quality and taste a 5 out of 5. I decided to add on 2 cans of soda to wash things down and to my suprise it was $5.76. Probably $2.50 for a can of soda. All in all meal was great. The bun was the perfext texture to hold together a tasty burger. The one had that delicious bacon jelly and jalapenos making it salty and sweet. I would come again but pack my own or wait till I got home to have my drink.

Excellent food and service. Parking is easy and lots of seating. Came in on a Sunday. Was seated as soon as we walked in. We put in our orders and watched as everyone around us devoured their food. We finally got our burgers and fries and got to it. I had The One. Burger had tons of flavor from the wagyu to the bacon jam and blue cheese. Will definitely be back!

TL;DR Simple and effective. The burgers here are fantastic. ----- I was craving a burger after a mid-morning workout, so I decided to try Carl Og3 (what a name, btw) for Friday lunch since it was nearby. There was ample parking underneath the building. When I arrived there were a couple other people waiting by the check-in area and there were lots of people seated. It was very crowded and there was only one waitress on service, so it took a while until I could order. I asked for the classic cheeseburger (doubled up!) and a side of french fries to go. It took about 20 minutes for my food to be prepared. The crinkle cut fries here were great. Sadly, the side order french fries is a very, very small portion. If you're a fry lover like myself, I recommend sizing up to the basket and pigging out. The double cheeseburger was outstanding. The patties were smashed well (such wonderful browning), tender, and delicious. The meat was so flavorful and perfectly seasoned, and the bun was toasted, fluffy, and buttery. Overall, an outstanding burger worthy of praise. I'm looking forward to sampling the wagyu burger next time I visit!

Best burger, nice atmosphere. Worth the find' it's hidden in dinner restaurant. ! ! !

Located at the old Shillawon location, Carl Og3 Burger offers a selection of wagyu burgers, fries, and drinks including Japanese beers. We had the wagyu cheese burger which was good. The bun was soft, the burger was juicy, and fries were crispy and tasty as well. The Asahi on tap was refreshing. I do wish the patty was bigger but overall the food was great. It was nice to eat a burger and an Asahi at the same time.

Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Are you looking for a deliciously different burger? Try "Carl Og3 Shop"! It's an unusual name, right? If you say "oh gee san", it's "uncle" in Japanese language (ojisan). The number "three" is pronounced "san" in Japanese. That's witty, eh? Shina was my cheerful, helpful server. She greeted me warmly at the door and listened to me when I told her how many times I tried to dine here. Yes... I hope Yelp updates the Hours of Operation! Currently, the business hours are: Thursday through Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm Don't get here after 3pm because the restaurant changes into a yakiniku place. That's why the tabletops are equipped like that. PARKING: free and covered! Look for the entrance on Amanda Street and park in one of the designated stalls. ENVIRONMENT: clean, spacious, and air conditioned. Convenient restrooms are available! SERVICE: EXCELLENT! Shina offered to have the jalapeños removed from "The One" when I told her that I didn't want spicy. She brought me some iced water and menu promptly; checked up on me; and gave me extra napkins because she knew it would be a bit messy! FOOD: wow! "The One" was better than expected! The soft bun was toasted and held together well. The tomato bacon jam enhanced the wagyu beef patty and delivered as advertised: "savory, sweet, spicy, and crunchy"! There was a hint of spiciness without the jalapeños. The crunch was from the onions. There even was a creamy element from the cheese! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing! I'll have to return again because it truly was a wonderful experience! I told Shina that I was contemplating between 4 and 5 stars... It's Five Stars because of Shina! Thank you!

I was in burger heaven!!! I ordered the classic with fries. The hamburger meat was so delicious and juicy. The server was also the same person who greeted us. He was very nice and attentive. There was another server that always smiled. The restaurant was empty when we walked in at 12:45, but started to fill up. The restaurant is very clean and the menu is simple. I can't wait to go back again! Also, I wanted to know how much the burger weighed because I count my macros. The server was kind enough to check with the chef instead of just throwing out a random number.

First off, highly recommend getting the double wagyu cheese burger! It was so juicy! Will be coming back for this! Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff and seated at our table quickly. Restaurant also wasn't too busy at this time (~1:30 PM). Floors were a little slippery/oily so you need to be a careful when walking. Staff also checked up on us periodically to make sure things were going well! TIP: Parking garage is located right below the restaurant. It'll be immediately on your left after entering (be aware that going straight will lead you to reserved parking!). Overall, had a great experience here and will be coming back for more! Rating 4 stars due to long wait time (30 minutes).

Carl Og3 Burger Shop is located at the old Shillawon location near the Kaheka Don Quijote. It's a large space and the tables are spaciously situated for comfort. They have parking in the building but I parked in the 3 minute loading zone right out front for an online order I placed. Metered street parking is also available. The 3 minute loading zone is perfect for phone or online orders because you just walk up the steps and it's immediately to your left through the glass doors. I arrived a few minutes early and they got my order out close to the estimated pick up time. Their online ordering process was easy to navigate and offered options to customize your order exactly the way you want it. They even had an option for the fries to be prepared extra crispy so that was a nice surprise. I only came because I heard they are closing down at this location and relocating so I wanted to give them a try before they move into their new location. My order was The One and an order of Fries (extra crispy). I wish I dined in because I think the fries would have been extra crispy. Their burger was flavorful but for me, the bun to patty ratio was off. I should have ordered the double patty to balance the bun to patty ratio better for my personal taste. Overall, good burger and fries with a seamless online ordering system. Friendly customer service and I wish them all the best in their next location!

First time here on a random Saturday. We got there just before 11 and it was perfect timing because it the place filled up fast. The hostess/waitress was wonderful. She was friendly, warm, and helped us pick our burgers. This is definitely a place to go with friends. There are plenty of tables and a good amount of space between them. On to the good stuff, we loved the burgers. 'The One' was perfect, savory and a little sweet. The Wagyu Cheeseburger was delicious. Definitely plan to come again with friends.

Not sure what the rest of you are smokin' but an hour for a burger and fries is unacceptable period. Maybe it's because I'm a misplaced NYer but patience isn't in my DNA. I know locals get some kind of thrill waiting in line for things but I do not, or maybe all you "foodies" think the wait is part of the "dining experience"? Don't get me wrong, it's a solid burger BUT if The Daley can handle a packed lunch crowd with 2 people why can't they? The poor server was nice and doing his best but was overwhelmed so I felt bad bothering him for more ketchup, another soda etc etc etc so I did without. Problem must be in the kitchen? Regardless if you're craving a great smash burger and fries and don't feel like waiting an hour for the privilege head over to The Daley. Equal quality, cheaper prices and you don't have to spend the entire afternoon there. If I do every device to return the next time maybe I'll pack some food to hold me while I'm waiting? Oh and get some f'n Heinz ketchup! Lord knows you're saving enough money having no staff!

Carl OG3 Burger Shop. What an odd name. It's a take on Japanese language pronunciation. Owner of this new burger restaurant is Carl, affectionately known as "Uncle Carl." In Japanese, when you pronounce OG3, it will sound like "ojisan," with the number 3 pronounced as "san." Ojisan means "uncle" in Japanese. And then the restaurant's logo of a caricature of a woman with horns, what is all that about? Apparently, Uncle Carl loves to dress up for Halloween, and this is one of his costumes. Lol, this Uncle Carl must be an interesting character! Uncle Carl's soft opening of this burger shop was on 5/3/23 and is still currently in its soft opening stage. I saw a segment of Cheap Eats with Guy Hagi and Ashley Nagaoka visiting this shop, which motivated me to try out the burgers. The menu is very simple with only three options of smash burgers: * The One. Snake River Farms 100% (known for their gourmet meats) premium American wagyu beef, tomato bacon jam, blue cheese, American cheese, onions, jalapenos, special sauce. * Kaheka Smash. Blend of grass-fed beef and spicy Portuguese sausage topped with onions and yellow mustard. * Classic Cheeseburger. Grass-fed beef, pickles, onions, special sauce. I envision that the burger menu may be expanded. Uncle Carl also plans to offer Japanese yakiniku at night this coming June. We had the following via dine-in: * Kaheka Smash. This was delicious, as the burger had crisp edges and was very flavorful served in a brioche-like bun. The burger didn't taste spicy from the Portuguese sausage, though. Loved the chopped onions with the creamy yellow mustard sauce! * Classic Cheeseburger. Again, crisp edges and a flavorful smash burger enhanced by chopped onions and a special sauce containing mayonnaise and mustard. As with the Kaheka Smash, the burger was larger than the bun and was served on a black/white checkerboard paper in a plastic basket. A knife was requested so that we could cut the burgers in half. * French Fries. We really enjoyed the crinkle-cut fries, as they were temperature hot, crispy on the outside, fluffy soft in the inside, and perfectly salted. So good eating them hot, and one of the best fries around! Service was satisfactory, considering there were only a few people dining in during the off-peak hours; however, I would imagine there would be a long wait during peak times. Our server promptly took our order, served our burgers, refilled our water cups, and timely processed our bill, all with a smile. The restaurant is in the former New Shillawon Korean Restaurant in the residential Pacific Grand Condo. The interior is the same former restaurant and needs updating. All tables have the yakiniku stoves, which allows for planned yakiniku offerings in the near future. The restaurant is spacious and seats about 60. Hours of operation are supposedly 10a to 6p Mon to Sat, and Sun closed. However, under the present soft opening, their hours are not consistent. You'll have to check their Instagram (@carl_og3_ojisan) for updated hours. Free underground parking is available in the building. As you drive down the ramp, parking is on the left. Look for the sign "Korean Restaurant parking" which hasn't been updated to reflect this new restaurant. After parking, walk out of the garage to the street level and walk up a flight of stairs to the restaurant on the left. Looking forward to trying "The One" and having those amazing fries again! Thank you, Carl OG3, for your creativeness in these awesome smash burgers and can't wait for your yakiniku plans!

Been waiting for months to try this place and finally, we made it. This place used to be a Korean BBQ restaurant. The decor is bare minimum, minimal. It's very simple and clean space. I'm not sure how busy they get. We got came here around 2:20pm and they close at 3pm. We were seated and I orders the signature burger and my hubby got the Kaheka burger. I really enjoyed my burger and he enjoyed his. It's worth the hype. I know other food truck charges $18 for their smash burger and here, their signature burger was the priciest at 14.99. You can add an extra beef for $3.00 more. It doesn't come with fries but you can order some. Their crinkle fried were hot, crispy and delicious. If you can stop by, you need to. It's really good and filling.

"You can never have too many great burger joints" The Recently opened Carl Og3 Shop on Amana street is a new contender for burger supremacy in Honolulu. They are located at a former Korean restaurant space located on the Mauka side of the entrance to the main bldg area. Back in the day, a looong time ago this space was called Mr Christian's and served continental cuisine. If you remember that restaurant you are officially an "old fut" like me -LOL. Enough of the history lesson, how's the current offerings? This is a burger joint plain and simple. As you can see from the menu, they offer burger variations, fries and drinks. No other sandwiches, no salads, no desserts. Perhaps they will expand their offerings later once they get more traction. As you can see from the signage and interior decor, the primary offerings will come from their yakiniku restaurant offerings for dinner. But back to the burgers. I decided to have a classic cheeseburger, fries and a Dr. Pepper. The burger had good taste to it and was flattened to give good coverage to the bun. The cheese was melted nicely for a nice "spreadable" layer between the bun and the meat. The bun was soft and held its shape as the meat was grilled nicely with no excessive grease. This was a good burger that I enjoyed. The surprise was the French fries. As close to perfection as I have ever tasted. Nice and crispy on the outside and soft & tender inside. With just the right amount of salt to enhance the fries, not preserve the fries. Not over-cooked, not under-cooked-, just right. I ate there so I'm not sure how the fries would have been take-out, eaten a couple of minutes later, hoping their still ono. Next time out I'll try the top of the line wagyu beef burger. As of June 16th no call-in orders. You gotta do it at the restaurant. I'm sure that will change soon. There is limited parking in the garage. Will try the yakiniku too one night.

First of all OG3...hahaha!!!! Yasss I love fun original names like that which makes me wonder are they creative with their burgers as well to along with that logo as well. First of all I'm no expert with burgers but I do love to eat and it's refreshing to have one that's loaded in a twisted kinda way soon as I saw Blue Cheese and Jalapeño I was instantly sold on it. I don't do any onions on burgers but they way it was cut made the difference I liked it diced because it wasn't too overwhelming. I could really make out the other sauces but it was all still very tasty the meat itself I guess is a smash burger as it was just flattened and cooked with a great sear, majority of it was well done with a slight pink in a small section in the middle. All items are ala carte so I decided to try their fries which is Kringle cut and seasoned with salt. The vibe here is very much of what it used to be in the past nothing screams burger at all and everything is served in disposable ware, service was nice the gentleman was friendly though when I ordered "The One" burger and a side of fries he commented that it's a lot of food so if I wanted more and I could order later?!?! Felt a bit offended but brushed off his nasty attitude and decided to focus on the meal. It all was good though the I wished they chopped up the jalapeño versus adding it to the bottom of the burger and add it to a sauce as it kept on falling out, the burger is served whole and no knife was given...it was very informal and a hot greasy mess but is a good thing they have bathrooms to wash up. I even heard the table next to me ordered more food...the vibe here is strange and being barely a month in I've giving them some time...it was 2 pm and they already ran out of some items. Check them out on Instagram @carl_og3_ojisan as their shop hours vary daily and will be having their yakiniku available soon. Thank you!

This burger joint is more like 3.5. A burger place in a restaurant, where Shillawon used to be, setting with 3 types of burger on the menu didn't really strike me but I am always in a hunt for good burger so I wanted to try to this place. They were pretty busy since we came during lunch. Our order took roughly about 30 minutes or even more. As we waited, the food expectation also went up. My family is way more critical than I am when it comes to burgers especially. We tried all of their 3 burgers that was on the menu. Unfortunately, burgers were ok. The One burger is $13.99. You couldn't really get a good taste of the patty for that price and it wasn't big in size either. On a positive note, parking was free and crinkle fries were good. I hope to read better reviews in the future so I can try them again.

What was a burger before this place??? Hands down the BEST BURGER on island. I saw a review on YouTube and my husband and I had a day date between appointments and chose to come here. I'm so happy I did. The menu is small but perfect. The items they create are absolute perfection. The burger I had is called The One. It's a perfect blend of fat, acid, and sweetness. The burger was perfectly cooked and tender. The secret sauce and adornments on the burger were perfectly paired. The buns are amazing. Soft, a little sweet, but holds up to the burger and the secret sauce. No crumbling burger buns here!!! Tucked away near DonQuijote, this is a gem, a diamond. I don't think any other burger I eat will ever be as delicious as this burger. It was so good that my husband and I got another order of burgers because why the heck not!! The fries can't be left without mention. Crinkle cut classic fries. Tender on the inside but perfectly crunchy on the outside. Haven't had a better crinkle cut fry. If you want an AMAZING burger, come here. They're only open during the daytime but mannnnnn it's worth it. The prices are also reasonable too. I've paid double the cost at other places for burgers that are barely decent. Hands down my pick for #1 most delicious burgers on island!! Also- we went on a Tuesday at 11 am. Didn't wait to be seated and the food came out quickly. I'm sure they're much busier on weekends so if you want to come and not wait, a week day before schools get out is the way to go.

I only heard of this place because an Instagram foodie visited their restaurant and did a review and I had to try it myself. Besides... who doesn't enjoy a bomba** burger. LOCATION: On Amana Street, inside the Pacific Grand Condominium. Yes it's a residential building with a restaurant right in their lobby. It used to be a yakiniku restaurant. **PSA: They will be renovating their restaurant soon to be a Yakiniku at night and burger at lunch type of place. So excited!!!! PARKING: They have a few spots in their tiny building garage available. I parked on the street. I didn't want to risk parking in a tight spot. Depending on the time of day, there might be a lot of street parking available. SERVICE: Service was awesome! When I walked in, there was only one other customer inside. As I waited for my food, a lot more customers came in. They didn't forget about me as it got busy and still treated me as a special customer. FOOD: Unfortunately they were out of the Kaheka Smash (blend of beef and spicy Portuguese sausage) so I ordered The One. The One is a Premium American Wagyu Beef patty with tomato jam, blue cheese, American cheese, jalapeño, onion and their special sauce. Mmmmmm this burger was tasty. I really enjoyed the flavor and spice that went inside of this burger. Also, their crispy crinkle fries were the best! Crispy and perfectly salted. Will I be back? Heck ya! I need to try their Kaheka Smash! Side note: San is 3 in Japanese...... Og3 = Ojisan

Not enough superlatives on how good this place is! Please don't move to Waikiki! The location is perfect and accessible for groups. The only thing is you will have to wait for your basket of deliciousness (which is worth the wait). Definitely order the fries! Any burger is going to be fabulous. If you're v super hungry get the double. I've had the wagyu cheeseburger and the chili cheeseburger. Some friends swear by "The One" because of the bacon jam. If you don't want to wait, order a day ahead to enjoy your burger at home. In my opinion it sets the standard for a great burger at a great price.

Super ono, high quality hamburgers at a very reasonable price and draft beer too. I started with "The One" and its was so delicious, a wagyu patty with just the right crispiness on the outside and juicy inside, it also had perfect combination of their sauce and cheese and some jalapeño peppers under the patty that pulls out the flavor and drops it in right in your mouth. "The One" was so ono and I was full but just like your truck's gas tank,... you can still fill till a couple more clicks after the first click and with the burger tasting that ono I ordered the Kaheka and it did not disappoint. Props to the chef and owner Carl who comes out frequently to talk story with the customers, very cool and personable, and a nice touch to our lunch. Our server Junko also gave us great service. Parking structure is right there. We came at lunch on a Friday and had lots of stalls, the ceiling height is only 6'4" so lifted trucks may not fit. Bathroom is right inside the restaurant and there are a lot of seats so this is a great place to eat burgers and fries, drink cold draft beer and talk story. Definitely will go out of my way to eat here.

My kids picked up lunch from this place and it was awesome. Really good burger and fries. Especially for the price. Free easy parking apparently, and quick pick up. Had the cheeseburger. Very delicious.

Best burger I've tasted hands down! Easy close parking, plenty tables, fast friendly service!