Umami Burger, LA

What to expect

Adam Fleischman’s gourmet burger chain that taught LA to say “umami” at dinner parties. Hollywood location in Space15Twenty — courtyard retail energy, full bar, Walk of Fame spillover. Creative builds, not roadside purity tests.

Come when you want a burger that has been workshopped. Leave when you want Irv’s. Both moods are valid.

Burger

Signature umami-bomb territory: house patties designed for savory depth, with rotating stars like the Bleu Lucy — bleu-stuffed beef, miso maple bacon, caramelized onions, arugula, roasted garlic aioli. Order the classic Umami Burger if you want the thesis statement; Bleu Lucy if you want the encore.

Burger Review team recommendation: original Umami Burger first visit, then chase the specials.

Bun

Toasted house bun built for stacked toppings and aioli gloss.

Cheese

Depends on the build — Parmesan crisps, bleu stuffing, melted standards. Cheese is a character, not a cameo.

Pickles

Pickled elements show up across the menu; caramelized onions often steal the sweet-acid spotlight on the bigger builds.

Sauces

Roasted garlic aioli, miso-maple situations, house umami sauces — this brand treats condiments like a laboratory. Lean in.