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Westwood Today
By the People, for the People
Pro-skater and Michelin-starred chef open new burger spot with only two items on the menu
NADC Burger, a rising chain, opens its first California location in Westwood Village near UCLA.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee and professional skateboarder Neen Williams have opened the 11th location of their burger restaurant NADC (Not a Damn Chance) Burger in Westwood Village, near the UCLA campus. The restaurant serves only two items - a cheeseburger made with Wagyu beef and fries, which the pair perfected over years of giving away free burgers at skate parks and comedy shows to build a cult following.
Why it matters
In an era of ever-expanding restaurant menus, NADC Burger takes a minimalist approach, betting that laser-focus on perfecting just two signature dishes will resonate with customers seeking a high-quality, no-frills dining experience. The opening of NADC's first California location also highlights the growing popularity of specialty burger joints, especially those backed by renowned chefs, in college towns and urban neighborhoods.
The details
NADC Burger's menu consists of just two items - a cheeseburger made with two three-ounce Wagyu beef patties, grilled onions, melted American cheese, house-made secret sauce, pickles, and tamed jalapeños on a toasted potato roll, as well as beef tallow fries or an upgraded 'Beast Mode' version topped with cheese, pickles, jalapeños, and special sauce. Lee and Williams spent over three years refining the burger recipe to get the perfect balance of crust, thickness, and juiciness.
- NADC Burger first launched in Austin, Texas in 2022.
- The new Westwood Village location opened on February 27, 2026.
The players
Phillip Frankland Lee
A Michelin-starred chef and co-founder of NADC Burger.
Neen Williams
A professional skateboarder, serious foodie, chef, and co-founder of NADC Burger.
NADC (Not a Damn Chance) Burger
A burger restaurant chain founded by Lee and Williams that serves only two items - a cheeseburger and fries.
What they’re saying
“It's one of those passion-project side quest things that one of my best friends and I were doing at home and it's taken up a life of its own.”
— Phillip Frankland Lee, Co-founder, NADC Burger (ocregister.com)
“We got one thing and we do it really well. You can be a jack of all trades and the master of none and we want to be the master of one. We just do a hamburger and it's … good.”
— Phillip Frankland Lee, Co-founder, NADC Burger (ocregister.com)
“The fun of it was trying to make the best burger anyone has ever had in their entire life.”
— Phillip Frankland Lee, Co-founder, NADC Burger (ocregister.com)
What’s next
NADC Burger plans to continue expanding its footprint across the United States, with additional locations expected to open in other college towns and urban neighborhoods.
The takeaway
NADC Burger's laser-focused menu and commitment to perfecting just two signature dishes - a cheeseburger and fries - demonstrates that in an era of ever-expanding restaurant options, there is still demand for high-quality, no-frills dining experiences backed by renowned chefs and passionate foodies.
