Oh My Burger - Gardena

I think I am the most hardcore transplant I know, removing my southern roots, rejecting my northeastern dreams to marry a Malibu boy and settle down in the South Bay. 

Turns out, SoCal is my sweet spot, and I can honestly say I don’t miss much about the south, but I do get nostalgic for a Cook Out Burger and a too-strong-for-a-straw shake from their entire-panel menu of flavors. There’s been nothing quite like Cook Out here.  

Enter Oh My Burger. They’re very different, TBH, but there’s something about their essence that reminds me of that boxy drive-thru of my college days, something about the spirit of fun and the dedication to making a damn good burger. 

And Oh My Burger’s burgers are actually good, in fact, they are fantastic. Wrapped in a paper sleeve with one side open, they have that In n’ Out appeal, but these patties are in a league of their own. No detail too small; gorgeous grains of ground brisket form patties so thick it’s like two from any other place, and the inside is so juicy it’ll run down your chin. Perfectly seasoned, with a peppery finish, they’re also dotted what looks like a fine specks of mustard seed. 

There are plenty of tempting options if you’re dying for some decadence, but I’m not sure I really want grilled cheese for bread or donuts for buns. Instead, just simplicity is spectacular in the form of a Real Damn Cheeseburger, which is just good cheese and a brioche bun with a crust of cheddar. 

At a place called “Oh My Burger” you might feel wrong ordering something like a Pastrami Chili Cheese Taco but your hangover will thank you. My brain tells me that this combination can’t be good, but my tastebuds tell me it’s the right kind of wrong.  

Come for the burgers but try a Fried Chicken Sandwich if you’re feeling it. The fry is super crispy, even after a Doordash ride, and the honey garlic gives it a zing. 

There’s a decent list of shakes, lots of cheesecake, and one Peach Cobbler. This one is a fun one, with plenty of cinnamon and the pie crust in the mix, though I did wish I could taste a bit more peach. 

At the end of the day, OMB is all about decadence, but it’s decadence with perfect execution. I can’t speak for the more extreme options but these giant burgers and elaborate tacos do hit a sweet spot and scratch that hedonistic itch.