PSY Street Kitchen — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Man, I really want to like this place. It has great reviews, a cool decor, attractive LOOKING food, and it’s a block away from my house. An evolved burger place a stone’s throw away from home seems like the sort of eatery I’d be a regular at. I wish this could be the place.

I came with my girlfriend for dinner, we ordered two classic burgers with everything on it, one order of regular fries, and an 8pc. order of hot wings. The total was $40 and change. I have no problem paying a little extra but if you’re going to charge 11.99 (really ~14 after tax) for the most basic burger on your menu it should be a little better than good, it should be great. What we got was, and I say this with all honesty and respect, just okay. Firstly the burgers came without cheese, I get that some would say that if I want cheese I should ask for it, but it compounded the disappointment to pay so much for a burger that didn’t even include cheese, and I feel like if you aren’t going to include it outright you should certainly ask. I can’t speak to it because I didn’t have it but I would not be surprised to find that cheese is substantially extra. The rest of the burger was relatively small, relatively tasty, and overall as I’ve said before, okay. It was very attractive as seen in the restaurant’s photos but the underwhelming size and flavor, coupled with the high price leaves it seeming... performative. Next were the wings, they are 8.95 for 8 pieces or 15.95 for 16 and they come in a selection of “Hot or Not.” I ordered hot. What I received was in the simplest terms, not hot wings. They’re tiny, sesame-asian flavored wings with some spiciness but a LOT of sesame seeds and green onions. They’re sweet and tangy, and over all not terrible but if you’re expecting either bbq wings or hot wings save your money because that isn’t what you’re going to get. The fries, I can honestly say are pretty good. No complaints, they’re thick and battered and have a satisfying crunch to them and the white sauce they come with is genuinely delectable. Keep in mind though that if you’re interested in ordering a classic burger-fries-drink combo you’re going to pay well over twenty dollars. This was my second time back and my first experience was similar, but as I said before, I really wanted to like this place. I don’t think I’ll be coming back, especially considering the great quality of more affordable places to eat that I DO regularly visit in the immediate area. Sorry guys, if I had one suggestion I’d say lower the price. The food overall isn’t bad but the prices hold a magnifying glass over every fault and makes the small wins hard to celebrate without feeling a bit taken away from. Three stars, really...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: PSY Street Kitchen – Sherman Oaks, CA Subtitle: Come for the Pretzel Burger, Stay Because You Can’t Get Out of the Parking Lot

Let me paint you a picture: You pull into the lot at PSY Street Kitchen, and it’s immediately clear — this is not parking, it’s a live-action escape room. You’ll circle, reverse, glare at a Prius, make peace with G-d, and finally squeeze into a spot that might technically be a loading zone. But hey — you made it. And you still have your dignity (mostly).

Now, onto the important part: The food? Solid. The pretzel burger? LIFE-CHANGING. I took one bite and immediately wanted to cancel the rest of my day to write poetry about it. The bun is soft but substantial, with that signature salty pretzel snap. The meat is juicy, the toppings are just the right amount of messy, and the whole thing comes together like a flavor symphony with extra napkins.

You know that rare moment when you're mid-bite and someone tries to talk to you and you just give them a slow blink that says, “This is sacred, please go away”? Yeah, that’s the PSY pretzel burger experience.

The rest of the menu is solid too — bold flavors, street food vibes, and portions that say “we care.” It’s not reinventing the culinary wheel, but it rolls hard and delicious.

The staff? They were... fine. Not bad, not overly thrilled to be there, just kind of hovering at “we’ll take your order and do what we’re paid for.” No standing ovation, but also no cold fries, so we’re good.

The vibe? Casual, urban, a little loud — feels like a place where good food and low stress are best friends. There's definitely some sauce on the table and no one cares. Respect.

Final Verdict: PSY Street Kitchen is a hidden flavor gem trapped inside a parking nightmare. Would I brave the lot again for that pretzel burger? Yes. Would I bring a compact car and emotional support animal next time? Also yes. Go hungry, leave happy — and maybe Uber.

Four stars. Minus one for...

PSY STREET KITCHEN is a Kosher fast food eatery. This intimate restaurant is cleverly decorated with street art. Along one wall is their open kitchen. Tables have a container of napkins and utensils.

Sohar, the person at the order counter is knowledgeable and caring. I questioned the ingredients of the pretzel bun. He went into the kitchen and checked the ingredients. Their pretzel buns are egg free.

My wife and I both ordered the vegan Portobello burgers. Her's was served plain, with just the mushrooms, mine had all the fixings. Both sandwiches were served on toasted pretzel buns. My sandwich included sliced tomatoes, fried onions, shredded lettuce, and dill pickle slices. I added a splash of ketchup.

We split an order of thick-cut, double-fried potatoes. The serving was generous. Double-frying produces a crisp crust encapsulating a pillow soft center. I've eaten a lot of fries and these were terrific.

Bottled beverages, water and sodas are served.

Our meal was delicious. We will be back.

STUFF: The restroom is located at the rear of the restaurant, on the right side. As is customary in a kosher restaurant there is a sink for hand washing. Parking in their lot is difficult. The eatery is...