How the shrimp patty is made

We make the patty for our Shrimp Burger in house from two forms of shrimp: ground and whole. In a patty built this way, the ground shrimp holds everything together and the whole shrimp leave real pieces in the bite. The toppings are house tartar, lettuce and onion. The menu calls the result a clean bite, and the zesty tartar is a big part of that. It's listed at $12.99, or $17.99 as a combo.

Texture and sauce, compared

The shrimp patty

Cooked shrimp is firm and springy, which feels very different from ground beef. Some of the shrimp stays whole, so that springy texture comes in distinct pieces surrounded by the ground shrimp. The tartar is creamy and tangy, and the lettuce and onion add crunch.

The beef patty

Our beef burgers use a grilled patty. It has a denser, more even bite and the savory flavor of grilled beef. The sauces on the beef side lean richer or sweeter:

  • Bulgogi Burger ($11.99): sweet-and-savory bulgogi sauce with mayo
  • Deluxe Burger ($11.99): Thousand Island with lettuce, onion and tomato
  • Cheese Burger ($8.99): pickles with ketchup-mustard and cheese sauce

Which to order

  • Go with shrimp if a fish sandwich or a seafood roll is your usual order, or if you'd pick a tangy, creamy sauce over a sweet one.
  • Go with beef if you want the familiar grilled-burger bite, or a sauce-forward Korean flavor like bulgogi.
  • Can't decide? The Bulsae Burger stacks a beef patty and a shrimp patty in one bun. Here's how that build works.

Single, combo or a set to share

Once you've settled on shrimp, decide how big a meal you want:

  • Just the burger: the Shrimp Burger on its own, listed at $12.99.
  • A meal for one: the Shrimp Burger Combo, listed at $17.99, adds one side and one drink, both chosen in the ordering menu.
  • Sharing with someone who wants the Bulgogi Burger: the Perfect Match Set, listed at $29.58, has one Shrimp Burger, one Bulgogi Burger, one Ggultteok and one Gimmari. It doesn't include drinks.

Our combo and group set guide lists combo side and drink choices and compares the Perfect Match with the same items ordered separately.

Before you order shrimp

Shrimp is shellfish. If you or anyone you're ordering for has a shellfish allergy, talk with our staff before ordering. You can reach us at (213) 662-8360. Treat this guide as a menu description, not allergy advice.

For shrimp without a bun, the Crispy Shrimp Salad ($14.99) has hand-breaded shrimp over romaine with onion mayo, house tartar and Parmesan. Listed prices can change, so check the menu for what's current. You can order pickup there as well.