Trying the MOST DANGEROUS Burger Stand in San Jose | King's Burger

[@MrArichG]

This area was dangerous in the late 90's early 2000's when there were a lot of surenos in the area and they'd fight with local Nortenos. Now and days there are mostly just paisas and Northerners who all get a long for the most part. I was born and raised in SJ and I'm old now so I know what's up in San Jo.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Nice! Well I love East SJ... and this place was amazing!

[@MrArichG]

@@UnchartedFoodie It is pretty delicious 😋🤤

[@carlocasyfavero1228]

This is an accurate statement

[@vidalalcantar9129]

Haha yeah the poco st sureños

[@bigrazo5098]

Lived here my whole life, this sums it up really accurately

[@palatialslumlord4938]

Anyone scared of San Jose needs to leave the Bay Area

[@Ammobucket]

Compared to Oakland, San Jose is PG rated.

[@bulldozerfx621]

@@Ammobucketfr

[@LemonHillSoccer]

Tell them to move to oakland, its safer there.

[@whitd.2120]

Love them both. Any big city I ever visited has an underserved area. The real gangsters I watch are shady ass real estate teams.

[@youmaydisagreebut848]

Anywhere theres "DARKNESS" is DANGEROUS.... Darkness from Oakland make SJ and SF full of Crime and Violence Without Darkness, this place would be Safe and Thriving because of United Family Oriented and Hard Working People

[@tyremoore3999]

😂 i’m in tears it’s a bad part of town yet you could sit down and eat comfortably whatever bruh one ☝🏾 time for San Jose Respect

[@MRDYNAMITEDAWG]

I mean not everyone walking down the street of a dangerous neighborhood gets pressed like that. It could be dangerous for a multitude of reasons.

[@Ric0806]

​@@MRDYNAMITEDAWGI'm willing to bet the people in the neighborhood just LOOK different from him thus that makes it "dangerous".

[@eddyvideostar]

To Tyre 3999, The only thing *dangerous* there -- is the *heart attack on a plate!*

[@Pamel3216]

@@Ric0806no it’s east San Jose this spot is between old hoods you won’t have any problems if your a regular citizen but if your all banged out wearing red or blue the worst that would probably happen is you getting jumped but yeah it’s not really dangerous just has gang activity

[@mannydv117]

Carlos, another smoking spot you need to try is Amatto’s on Saratoga Ave. in the border of San Jose and Campbell I believe. They have the best Philly cheese steak sandwiches there. Also, a great taco place is Tacos de Oro off of 1st street in Alviso.

[@StandingfourTruth]

How about super tacos in Gilroy?

[@allentlee1]

Thank you for highlighting this place. Will check it out.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Hope you like it!

[@jackiecebu3328]

Great viideo review. One request, can you show the menu. You focused on yourself in the shot after asking what is the most popular burger, #4, or a #5. What was a #4? What was the #5? What was in the burger that made it so good? What kind of burger was it? The audience never saw the menu to determine what you ate.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Great feedback! Should have said what they were at least! I realized after the fact that I didn’t film the menu 🙈🙈

[@theathjr]

Ever heard of Yelp ? Just look at the menu there. 🤯

[@jackiecebu3328]

@@theathjr you are so incredibly brilliant. I bet you own half of California. You go dude and give yourself a star!

[@TheMrTJOX]

It's funny... he's looking around like the opps are looking for him!

[@joycegonzalez4704]

Good Review....born early fifties ...lived in San Jose until 2003....we always avoided some areas but a lot of East San Jose was very nice....we lived in the Eastern Foothills

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Nice! And thank you!

[@albertbenavides2885]

Santa Clara resident here, Stan's donuts on Homestead Rd across from International swim center is the bomb! I've been putting down those glaze donuts since the early 80's. I think little Stan's donuts is famous already, but definitely worth a visit for a fresh hot glaze donut. Mornings are best because the donut is still warm to hot!

[@Fuh-Qu]

Born and raised in San Jose. Left at 4 years ago at the age of 38. Seen this place hundreds of times but never stopped there. Damn!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Need to!!!

[@angelinaramon]

Great video.Back in the 80's and 90's there was lots of cruising on King & Story; but unfortunately there were lots of rival gangs in that area. Its no where close to being as bad as it was back then; however, its not as fun and lively either.

[@andrewnugent9625]

You need to try St. John's bar and grill in Sunnyvale, Its awesome!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

People keep saying this!!

[@jskelly1979]

It's decent but nothing special.

[@dw4421]

I feel like St John’s isn’t as good as it used to be pre-pandemic. It’s not the same anymore

[@j.d.contreras392]

My 82 year old grandma works there! She a dishwasher and she loves it!

[@Sv_vic]

Dude, I love St. John's ! Go on a Wednesday , half off burger night .

[@2sigmasochill]

Dari delite is such a good mom and pop shop for burgers and shakes

[@UnchartedFoodie]

The one in Morgan Hill?

[@2sigmasochill]

@@UnchartedFoodie yup

[@steveum8724]

Great video. I live in Morgan Hill but Im in San Jose a lot. Im going to try that place for sure. Thanks for the review

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Thank you!! I live in MH too!!

[@ZetaReticuli_]

Looks good. I lived in San Jose many years, and I know a good chunk of it like the back of my hand. I kind of have a bias towards Kirk's being the best burgers. But I would check this place out. SJ actually has a lot of great places to eat. As far as dangerous, I know east side has a reputation, but after living in Oakland for the last 8 years, I have seen way worse than that area. There is a good burger joint in east Oakland called Hegen Burger, which is right on Hegenberger Rd by the airport. I used to love to go there, but the neighborhood just got way too dangerous to bother with it, even during the day. No burger is THAT good.

[@KoopaBOOEY]

I finally had an opportunity to drive down to San Jose after a long day of errands (including a smog check) yesterday, and I looked through my Google Maps "Want to go" restaurants that I saved, and happened upon King's Burger from watching this video 3 months ago. I made the drive on my newly repaired car to keep testing the starter I replaced by myself earlier that morning, and man, was the drive worth it. I drove 36 minutes back home and tried that #4 burger, and dang, the piles of hot meat and melted cheese, that juice and grease really satisfied my errand hunger! The chicken teriyaki plate was all right, though. Of course, the burgers are what the restaurant is best known for. Thank you so much for recommending this place. Although it's far, I am willing to go try them again if I'm in the area!

[@Dammitman_]

OK.. I pass this everyday on the way home and wondered about that place.. will have to try a good ole burger

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Nice!!!

[@klipzig]

Orale Baja Mexican Restaurant - Great Fish Burritos. You can choose from Tilapia, Salmon, Red Snapper, Breaded Cod, or Shrimp. Their orange sauce is really good as well. Amato's Cheesesteaks - Get a shorty as their half and whole is way to big. Besides the works cheese stakes I also get their Chicken Parmesan sandwich. Bertucelli's La Villa Gourmet - Their Ravioli is great but definitely get the Chris Combo sandwich. When the 49ers found out about this sandwich I believe they said they wont go to a game without eating one. A Slice of New York - Great pizza you can get by the slice. Hunan Taste Restaurant - Ate here all the time when i worked near by. Their Curry Chicken over rice is so delicious. So is their Meat Pie.

[@joselopez-dn6gm]

I used to live 5 blocks away, yes it's in the east side but safe enough to eat ate. Just as safe as down town. I love the number 11 with cheese that place been there for 40 years or more. You can order it on doordash now

[@adventureswithaustin11]

great video again bro love the style

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Thank you so much!!

[@centralcoast6720]

“Most Dangerous “ great click bait

[@UnchartedFoodie]

No way Jose.

[@clydefreeman1067]

Right?! He and @LATRYGUY should switch "dangerous" locations. 😉

[@youmaydisagreebut848]

Anywhere theres "DARKNESS" is DANGEROUS.... Darkness from Oakland make SJ and SF full of Crime and Violence Without Darkness, this place would be Safe and Thriving because of United Family Oriented and Hard Working People

[@GA-1st]

I've visited King's Burgers for lunch on average once a month for a couple of years now and I've never had a problem. I can't think of a single instance when there wasn't a family with young kids dining there, or even older folks over 50. Like any place that serves the public, there will be troublemakers. But I personally haven't experienced any. Good burgers!

[@daviddale2570]

Shout out from Sactown! Good video. It feels professional and yet still personal. Kept my attention the whole time too.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Love it!! Thanks for the feedback!

[@sdotperez]

Thanks for the recommendation. Raised on the east side, moved away 20+ years ago, never tried this place before but it’s on the list now. Try Mark’s hot dogs 👍🏼

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Mark's is an institution! Our parents used to take us there when it was on Alum Rock Avenue, and the parking lot was pea gravel. The hot dogs still taste the same. Whenever I'm in SJ, and have a moment, I'll head to Mark's.

[@BasedVulpine]

I saw the thumbnail and was like "Hey that kind of looks like that joint by the Tropicana" and I've never been so happy to click a random foodie video on my frontpage. I've never been to this joint myself but now I've got something to look forward to next time I'm in SJ again

[@naylorfamily3323]

Huge fan of king burger! Agree with your assessment completely. Thanks for pointing out local eats in San Jo!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

So good! Thank you for watching!!

[@2sigmasochill]

I used to go to this place all the time when I was little

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Love that!! It was so good!!

[@jcalva12345]

The food is good, but I haven't been there in years since we saw an older man there slap his wife around for sweeping. None of the workers cared when he shoved her to the back, and all you can hear is slapping sounds. They only made him stop when we were calling the police

[@PhonolaEnean]

I used to work at the Burbank Theater and would stop by there often to get something to eat on my way to work. I really enjoyed their food until I walked in to pick up my order and my car was stolen right out of the parking lot.

[@getminesallday24]

I'm sorry we apologize we needed it more than you

[@henryhudson4965]

San Jose is a suburb there's nothing dangerous about the city at ALL 🤦‍♂️ 1:26

[@biggboi1967]

I’ve worked in the Eastside for 7 years now and it’s not like I was told before I started working there.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I grew up there in the 60s and 70s. Most of the folks who live there are good people, just trying to make a decent life for themselves and their kids.

[@GoldenCystem]

Personally, I be out there from time to time and drop by for some grub. 🔥🙏🔥 Most of Cambodians grew up in that area and the apartments. FYi: King Burger was established in 1987.” Thank you for sharing, Carlos!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@GoldenCystem]

@@UnchartedFoodie 🙏

[@marcosramos5117]

Reminds me of this spot in my home town that was in a real shady part of the city - my time growing up there I personally saw a dude get stabbed and drop and another dude run in and was being chased by a dude with a machete. The irony was the name- “Cozy Corner” lol nothing cozy about that corner at all!!!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Dang!!!

[@Molinajme]

I live down the street from there, I never had eaten there, but I go to the gas station next door to collect donated clothes from the two green bins that say texgreen! I'm the driver but still never ate at kings burgers and I bet the soda is watered down like every where else

[@johnnymagsbbq8209]

Carlos the giggle after the first bite told it all!!! Tremendous!!!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Hahahahah yup!!

[@parrishwien6909]

Try the Quesadilla Al Pastor at El Grullense across from Costco on MiddleField Rd in RC

[@armygreenfj3924]

I’ve been in San Jose all my life and always drove by this place and never tried it lol. I will give them a shot.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yes!!!!

[@usermanager8942]

my grandma used to always go to this with kid me when she was still alive.. such nostalgic memories 😢

[@bbblahoo7]

It used to be more dangerous when gangs were more active… now it’s dangerous because everyone drives crazy ha. Be careful not to leave things in plain view tho.. Glad u tried this spot one of my favorite!

[@geriko1]

King road is not that bad nowadays, not like in the 80's and 90's. It's tame compared to some parts of Oakland. I drive in that area sometimes and I never had any problems. I'll have to try King's Burger the next time I'm over there.

[@tedszweb5268]

One of my favorite burgers growing up in the 60’s was from Orange Julius . Everyone went there for their drinks but their burgers were great !

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Dang! Never tried them!

[@ACriticalGeek]

You in SJ? You have to try Jubba. It’s a place you will never accidentally go to as it’s almost a maze to find the strip mall it’s in. Get the number 7 on the lunch menu, a Sambosa, a Minasi, your drink of choice, and some of the free chai from the dispenser at the back of the store. If you want to run the menu, then also get some Chicken Kay Kay , the wrap of your choice, and some Goat over rice. But bring some friends, because that’s four meals.

[@prettycolors2]

If it's not too far out the way, Jack's in Santa Cruz is the burger spot in SC.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Oh yeah?!

[@TheSpeedyNeapolitan]

as a vegetarian... you're making this place look good as hell lmaoo

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Hahahha

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Grew up in East San Jo. I remember when that used to be a Dairy Delite back in the day.

[@raymondcaudillo3971]

I pass this all the time since you say it's the best I'll be going to it🤘🤘

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Heck yes!!

[@amyeung9]

The Stand in Sunnyvale is a musttt!

[@SengsavangHansana]

Best burgers in the 90's were dairy belle before in & out 😁 we always had the best burrito spots that opened late on story & king! That taqueria had everybody going there regardless of sets. We was cool cuz we all had to eat so we didn't set trip. Best egg roll back then was king egg roll off Lundy & berryessa by the old flea market.

[@gareebmanus2387]

May be I missed...How much did it cost?

[@stacythompson9562]

I live on this side of town and have lots of good places to eat Orient Express on Alum Rock Good food cheap and try their Orange Chicken and House chicken the best. Pizza Kongs on White Road New York style. Also, for carnitas, El Rinco You will thank me later.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Thanks for the tips!

[@erikbally]

Might I recommend Mac's Old House in Antioch. It has been a Gem here for many years.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Sounds awesome!!!

[@darklordojeda]

Yeah it's dangerous at night. I live on the next street over but I love this place.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

It’s so good!!!

[@iBMcFly]

“That’s a Bomb egg roll”-I felt that

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Hahahaha

[@patriciafreeman2822]

Thats nice yhat you showcase local Mom and Pop business's

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Love them!!!

[@Proj_Doomsday]

I gotta try it when I get back to home town. SJ OG, who grew up in the east side! 1976!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Nice!!!!

[@jrayg]

bro you are a rising star!!!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Hahaha thank you! Love highlighting these places!!

[@Herbicide420]

I've been there many times on my lunch breaks at work and I've never noticed that it is a dangerous area. I also don't even live in San Jose, my job takes me all around Northern California, but there is nothing to me that suggests it is in "the hood" or anything else. Just a normal burger joint.

[@moomoopuppy508]

I live in the East side and need to try this place. I've always wondered about this place but always passed by when its closed

[@LilMalice]

For a restaurant review, it would've been nice to show the menu

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yeah my total bad on that one… after leaving realized I never filmed the full menu 🙈

[@nikip9161]

Ummm, surely you could look it up on yelp, no? 🤔

[@LilMalice]

@@nikip9161 I'm not the 1 reviewing the restaurant, am I ?

[@espunk1996]

Yup Kings burger is the best spot in East Side San Jose been going there since I was 4 till now never disappoint

[@UnchartedFoodie]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pedroalonso6414]

I remember going there with my family when I was kid and lived in Poco Way Apartments

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Love it!!!

[@endcapitalism]

What's unique about the teriyaki?

[@unknown183]

The ceiling in the burger stand looked more dangerous if anything.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

LOL yeah?

[@larryz3985]

Where??

[@MrWphilips]

Sadly, since I live in Las Vegas Nevada, it will not be easy for me to try that special food! I must make a special effort to visit! Thank you for the introduction! Very soon!

[@NEVERXFOLD]

I moved here from san diego, and it is not ghetto at all, nor scary. Granted I was raised in the not so best part of san diego “barrio logan” seeing murders, losing family members, and dealing with non stop drug addicts. San jose is so nice, no homeless problems, no issues.

[@hecna408]

DEFINITELY THE BEST PART OF TOWN!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DannyBoyGhost]

Yup I had them not long ago really good solid burgers & fries nice crispy and seasoned

[@TheKaosx36]

One of my favorite spots when I use to live in the east side

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yes!!!

[@GameRecognizegame]

I was skeptical when I moved to san jose , but its a classic buger that good . Nothing fancy but.i enjoy the old shool bugers

[@UnchartedFoodie]

So so good!!

[@papijr408]

You gotta try the #14

[@JohnJFong]

Did you conceal carry? 😅

[@RedeyeGuy439]

Nice Dixxon! One of my favs

[@hertherapist]

I recommend big worms bakery in Stockton California, Its not the bay but its also not far from it. I always order the hei hei fries

[@johnmendoza7917]

Try Uncle Jays Burger in Walnut Creek Ca

[@ttinnovations3310]

I need to go check this place out !!!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yesssss

[@SeanKanemoto-xh9lg]

We tried it months ago wasn’t a good as people think. Just okay. Not in San Jose but Kirk’s in campbell hands down the winner. Been going there for about 45 years

[@drzonnked8923]

I remember when critics used to try to go unnoticed

[@Sleepysova]

I just moved out of there last year and half lmao I lived 6 min walk from there for years 😂 on and off . I was 11 always seem safe for me. I was there from 8-9 11-13 then 22-26 I'm 28 now always been safe still have family there. I did alot of walks at night nothing I see bad happen to me .

[@Sleepysova]

Also the burger is a 7.8 for me I'll keep it realistic. It's a solid burger

[@tony-ql4wv]

it's not sj isnt safe and is very ghetto, shootings happen just be glad you havent got shot or got someone mad for "looking the wrong way". when you see it youll understand the problem with san jose

[@wyn0342]

East Side is full of hidden jems. I laughed when you said whole in the wall. That oerfectly describes it.I don't know about dangerous though.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

It’s amazing!

[@oside760a]

San Jo has a bunch of good spots to eat. I used to eat here a bunch when I was there!

[@shadowpapito]

THX ... When we slide down south we will hit that spot! 100

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yesssss

[@elainebaca4382]

What street is this on?

[@johnb7326]

King Rd. Right before 280

[@endcapitalism]

You need to tell us what kind/description of the burger. I would guess a double cheese burger? Also price points??? Need to up your game.

[@AllenDePriest]

Born and raised on story and King Road. Went to school at Overfelt high school. Very familiar with that place. Right next-door to pink elephant.

[@themaci171]

Love this place! Their bacon sandwich imo is on par with their burgers. Might just stop there today for a burger, quick minute drive from my house to Kings Burger.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Mac, Try to walk it off going there!

[@chinolovesjesus]

As a native to that specific area and owing some of my pounds to this specific restaurant 😁😁😁 I wanna say the burgers used to taste better Not the restaurants fault Meat quality has changed everywhere price and demand makes a diff too So this family owned restaurant does what it can to survive I am sure But regardless of Taste They can take my money any day I am in the area... I am 42 and been going their since I was a child ...

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Well said

[@alexlopez-dk4jq]

Try Val’s in Hayward godfathers in Belmont

[@UnchartedFoodie]

I need to!!

[@alexlopez-dk4jq]

@@UnchartedFoodie I know it’s not a burger but I highly recommend Stan’s donuts in Santa Clara! Make sure to get the warm ones🤙

[@reecesharp1]

Dangerous? Some squares from across town must've told you that. I'm glad you had a good, safe experience.

[@gaxiola1701]

Clickbait title. When we lived in the area, my family and I would regularly go shopping at Cardenas next door and pick up chicken for lunch. We had one of my kid's birthday parties at Emma Prusch Farm across the street from it!

[@Monsterfrmtha9]

Juicy burgers over on blossom hill is 🔥 🔥

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Good stuff??

[@Monsterfrmtha9]

@SmokeAndVine most definitely!

[@jay.fromthebay]

@@UnchartedFoodie It's just okay. the meat is really bland. Pales compared to shake shack or in n out. The sides and steak sandwich there are great though

[@brianlee401]

Gotta try juicy burger in south sj

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Yeah??

[@joelsarabia5857]

JJ Burgers in San Juan Bautista has got to be one of the best hole in the wall Burger joints around. King Burger is good though.

[@MauroGomez-de5iy]

Torta Vos voni in mission Street SF excelsier district Cuban torta huge amd flavor full across the street where they play pool

[@UnchartedFoodie]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@xdahmane6232]

The problem is with the meat, is it real beef or some vegetable soya meat?

[@bluesnake1713]

I'm a long way from where I use to be. Passed by many times, but never set foot.

[@paultran5165]

Town there is good too. Cardenas is next door and park

[@jimmyjjv]

Damn I live like down the street from this place but have never tried it since it felt too ghetto, Look like I'll give it a shot! Thanks!

[@UnchartedFoodie]

Let me know what you think!$

[@M8023]

I go eat there when I visit my family in san jose really good burgers, You really got nothing to worry about unless you are looking for trouble then you will find it.

[@mezajw5]

Lol Dangerous? Brah I'm from San Jose. This area you're fine. The area has become more fancy than anything now.

[@UnchartedFoodie]

It was awesome!! And I love the east side!

[@olepigeon]

@@UnchartedFoodie With houses past $2 million these days, there aren't any bad places in San Jose anymore; not like it was just 15 years ago. Even East San Jose is decent, and they're extending the light rail out there on Capitol Expressway.

[@brianlow7235]

Try this place called Sliders in San jose and let us know which burger place is better.

[@juanbanuelos2140]

Moved out here in 2014 Kings burger was my go to after calling off from la desvelada no one talks about the Asians listening to Los temerarios though !

[@Potfried420]

Oh yeah Eastridge mall was crackin back in the day