The Flame Broiler
Asian · Costa Mesa
About The Flame Broiler
The Flame Broiler in Costa Mesa offers a fast and convenient dining experience specializing in Korean-style meat and rice bowls. We focus on providing healthy options, preparing our meals without dairy, trans-fat, or frying. Enjoy our menu for lunch or dinner through dine-in, takeout, or delivery. W...
The Flame Broiler in Costa Mesa offers a fast and convenient dining experience specializing in Korean-style meat and rice bowls. We focus on providing healthy options, preparing our meals without dairy, trans-fat, or frying. Enjoy our menu for lunch or dinner through dine-in, takeout, or delivery. We are committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Open daily, we welcome you for a quick bite whether you're dining solo or with company. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 9PM, and Sunday from 11AM to 8PM. We currently hold a 3.4-star rating based on 85 reviews.
What Customers Say About The Flame Broiler
The Flame Broiler in Costa Mesa receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the friendly and fast service, especially highlighting staff members like Fransisco and manager Liz. However, there are recurring complaints about small portions, rude cashiers, and occasional issues with food quality, including mold.
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The Flame Broiler Costa Mesa Reviews
Yummy bowls 🥣, clean store and nice people ☺️
Yummy bowls 🥣, clean store and nice people ☺️
I usually go to flame broiler but didn’t know there was one down there street from my office. I was greeted by Fransisco, super friendly and welcoming. Very friendly staff, the place was super clean, and food came out in a timely manner. Will go again
I had a great customer service from this place! Close to my work. The manger was so friendly and gave great customer service! Food was good!
The food was great and fresh, i was served fast, and the manager Liz suggested the wings, which were great!. I will definitely come back and bring my friends to try the charbroiled wings with the magic sauce,
Nicest staff. Super fast service. CLEAN. Will be going here a lot.
Excellent staff and food. I came in just minutes before closing and they took great care of me. Thank you Flame Broiler for not turning me away at closing.
I've lived here for years and stopped going to flame broiler but the other day I couldnt think of what to eat so I came here. The staff is so nice. Legit even when they are busy they offer water while we wait. Over all would just be a normal flame but I feel like the staff is just a little more attentive for a quick food pick up spot
Flame Broiler never disappoints - the bowls are always fresh, hot, and reliably delicious. Service is quick, but what I really love is ordering through the app and picking it up on my way home in the evenings. It’s the perfect combo of convenience and quality!
One of the best Flame locations around right now. Massive turn around in customer service in the past year. I pick up food at different hours of the day multiple times a week, so I have had experiences with all staff members. Everyone working here is kind and great at their job. Well done!
Flame Broiler never disappoints - the bowls are always fresh, hot, and reliably delicious. Service is quick, but what I really love is ordering through the app and picking it up on my way home in the evenings. It’s the perfect combo of convenience and quality!
I've lived here for years and stopped going to flame broiler but the other day I couldnt think of what to eat so I came here. The staff is so nice. Legit even when they are busy they offer water while we wait. Over all would just be a normal flame but I feel like the staff is just a little more attentive for a quick food pick up spot
Nicest staff. Super fast service. CLEAN. Will be going here a lot.
I usually go to flame broiler but didn’t know there was one down there street from my office. I was greeted by Fransisco, super friendly and welcoming. Very friendly staff, the place was super clean, and food came out in a timely manner. Will go again
I had a great customer service from this place! Close to my work. The manger was so friendly and gave great customer service! Food was good!
One of the best Flame locations around right now. Massive turn around in customer service in the past year. I pick up food at different hours of the day multiple times a week, so I have had experiences with all staff members. Everyone working here is kind and great at their job. Well done!
The food was great and fresh, i was served fast, and the manager Liz suggested the wings, which were great!. I will definitely come back and bring my friends to try the charbroiled wings with the magic sauce,
Excellent staff and food. I came in just minutes before closing and they took great care of me. Thank you Flame Broiler for not turning me away at closing.
Chicken is great, sauce and rice too, but this is the second time they have not added veggies to my order even though it was on the receipt, not a big deal but just makes it a 4/5 instead of a 5
Chicken is great, sauce and rice too, but this is the second time they have not added veggies to my order even though it was on the receipt, not a big deal but just makes it a 4/5 instead of a 5
Probably the worst Flame Broiler I've been to. Customer service cold and short, and speaking of cold my rice was not fully cooked and my chicken tasted a bit tangy. Lets hope I don't get sick 🙏.
They shorted me on meat and the sauce was to hot. Why can't they just make it for me? I have to know how to cook and tell them how to make it? This lunch sucked I will never go back.
Probably the worst Flame Broiler I've been to. Customer service cold and short, and speaking of cold my rice was not fully cooked and my chicken tasted a bit tangy. Lets hope I don't get sick 🙏.
They shorted me on meat and the sauce was to hot. Why can't they just make it for me? I have to know how to cook and tell them how to make it? This lunch sucked I will never go back.
Order a combo plate. And the entire plate in rice with the littlest bit of chicken!!. Such a rip off.
Order a combo plate. And the entire plate in rice with the littlest bit of chicken!!. Such a rip off.
It is amazing how people do not appreciate having a job nowadays. Customer service has lost any meaning is this economy. Yes, the cashier absolutely does not deserve to be employed, maybe she'll do better moping the floors, but not having customer interaction. Very disappointing. They are not doing anybody a favor, by patronizing their business they are receiving a pay. They need not to forget that.
Woman on register is disgustingly rude - I eat here every day and I won’t be back after todays experience. Shocked and frankly grossed out by her hygiene and general cleanliness. Let alone the attitude. Done! Strongly suggest you find another flame broiler because this one is not it
Pro Taste Cons Price They started using smaller bowl, diameter is about 6 inches, they don’t fill the bottom w rice either…..now charging $9.16!!!
off all the flame broilers around this place gives you the smallest portions. chicken bowl and chicken plate exact same amout of chicken pieces. counted them myself. 2 other customers returned the food for small portions
The cashier (with the lip piercing) was extremely short with me and rude. Manager nowhere in sight. I was appalled by her rudeness. All the customers said please and thank you and not one "your welcome" or smile or even acknowledgement from her. Ew!
I got food with mold on the cabbage for the second day in a row. I went back to the store to get my money back and the owner acted like if i had insulted him. Im the one getting MOLDY FOOD FOR THE SECOND DAY in a row. WTH!!!
This Place is garbage it’s like they do half bowls , light rice. It’s the closest to me and I eat here almost everyday but they need to step it up…
Never had this small of a bowl from flame in my whole life I’ve been here at least 500-1000 times since I was a kid. Ridiculous lmao
Pro Taste Cons Price They started using smaller bowl, diameter is about 6 inches, they don’t fill the bottom w rice either…..now charging $9.16!!!
Woman on register is disgustingly rude - I eat here every day and I won’t be back after todays experience. Shocked and frankly grossed out by her hygiene and general cleanliness. Let alone the attitude. Done! Strongly suggest you find another flame broiler because this one is not it
It is amazing how people do not appreciate having a job nowadays. Customer service has lost any meaning is this economy. Yes, the cashier absolutely does not deserve to be employed, maybe she'll do better moping the floors, but not having customer interaction. Very disappointing. They are not doing anybody a favor, by patronizing their business they are receiving a pay. They need not to forget that.
off all the flame broilers around this place gives you the smallest portions. chicken bowl and chicken plate exact same amout of chicken pieces. counted them myself. 2 other customers returned the food for small portions
I got food with mold on the cabbage for the second day in a row. I went back to the store to get my money back and the owner acted like if i had insulted him. Im the one getting MOLDY FOOD FOR THE SECOND DAY in a row. WTH!!!
The cashier (with the lip piercing) was extremely short with me and rude. Manager nowhere in sight. I was appalled by her rudeness. All the customers said please and thank you and not one "your welcome" or smile or even acknowledgement from her. Ew!
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