Absolutely incredible BBQ! The brisket was incredibly moist with Bourbon flavor. Her sauce is…read morephenomenal. Definitely don't sleep on the Bourbon BBQ and Mango BBQ chicken plate. And the cornbread!!!! Fast, friendly service, too. Will definitely be driving back for more!!! Hands down, some of the best food I've had recently! The freshness of her ingredients and the unique flavors will definitely have you going back for more.

Peak BBQ restaurant!!!…read more Just finished trying out the ribs, burnt ends, brisket with potato salad/mac&cheese/beans...OMG in my top 2 BBQ restaurants

We visited Yao Yao for dinner on a Wednesday evening, arriving around 5:30 PM. By 6:30 PM, the…read moreplace was completely packed with a line forming out the door, so I definitely recommend getting there early! The ordering process is super convenient--I love their iPad ordering system and the massive variety of options on the menu. While one of their specialties is the pickled vegetable boiled fish, we decided to try the BBQ trio with soy sauce chicken. It wasn't quite as good as the last time my husband ordered it for lunch, but everything else--the house fried rice, pig ear & tripe appetizer, morning glory, and braised beef brisket--was all really good. Dining with a toddler, I've become much more attentive to cleanliness. I'm happy to report that the restaurant and the restroom were both clean and well-maintained, which makes a big difference when you're out with a little one. We'll definitely be back!

extremely poor customer service that ruin our night to celebrate my friend from surgery recovery…read more We intentionally order specific dish to accommodate dietary restrictions, and we don't even deserve an apology when they serve the wrong dish. What we got were a simple lie say the dish is right!? All I got to say is we know what we are eating. The most ridiculous thing is we ran into the inedible within a dish. Blow us off with an insincere sorry, and not even take the dish away!? I'm not the type that usually leave review, not good nor bad. But this is how bad the service is to deserve such a long note.

Came by at 9pm because I got a big back . I wasn't able to do Ayce but no fret, the food was still…read morevery good. Iykyk, when the service is bad... that means the food is super good so go with open thoughts :D We ordered the lamb, beef, and squid skewers. Also ordered the liang pi and Chinese beef hamburgers. They taste authentic. Ambiance is a bit run down. I will be back for the Ayce :8

I've always saw this restaurant in the corner of my eye when driving, and I finally got the chance…read moreto try it for their Chinese burger! This dish changed my life, the pork was so savory and it had small chopped up pieces of a spicy green pepper. I can't recommend it more! My dad also decided to try their chicken fried rice, and he told me it was delicious and packed with flavor. This is definitely a hidden gem, but I believe it deserves more hype! Staff were kind, and chef was humble and even took the time to walk over and deliver our food to us when we were just ordering to go!!! Give this place a chance if ya can!

My go-to whenever I'm feeling fancy and want a quality piece of meat/fish. Everything has always…read morebeen super fresh! And have you seen those jumbo prawns? OMG, huge! I avoid those bc I'm not a shrimp/prawn fan, but the size is quite impressive. Pape seems to be pretty popular, so I try to go in during off-times to avoid the crowds. There's a small parking lot dedicated to the store and turnover is pretty quick. Service is always pretty friendly and efficient.

Larry and the entire staff are awesome. My father was a butcher and I totally appreciate the great…read moreproducts Pape Market provides to the public.

The restaurant wasn't too filled on a Saturday night. We arrived around 4:30pm and there was no…read morewait. We let the staff know our party size and they had us sit in the waiting area while they set up the table. The food was good and quality was not bad. Only downside was that the restaurant ran out of many of the side dishes we tried to order. I can only imagine what side dishes are left if you dine here later in the day. Other than that, the charcoal grill was also pretty smokey from the very moment we sat down. We were luckily enough to have enough seats to not have to sit directly in front of the grill or it would have been worse.

I've been to SK a handful of times over the past couple of years, and I haven't been the biggest…read morefan, but after yesterday, I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than past visits! My biggest gripe from past visits was the lack of ventilation, which for a charcoal grill kbbq can really make or break the experience, but it seems that they've worked on ventilation and it's not as stuffy. We had a reservation at 6:30, and we were sat really quickly, and had banchan ready for us at the table. I'm not too picky with meat quality, but I did enjoy the selection, but keep in mind each portion is pretty small, which can be nice if you're looking to try a wide variety of meats. We decided to stick with the regular menu, and we were happy with the selections. The service here was excellent! They were extremely attentive and quick to check on us and refill our water and meats. We tried to reorder galbi, but didn't know we were limited to one per person for the menu we chose, but they brought out extra on the house which we really appreciated! It seems that they've improved dining experience here, and look forward to visiting again in the future!

Our friends recommended this spot and I'm glad they did because there are so many options in this…read morearea. They excel on the Chinese bbq and noodles! I can quite pin point what region of China this cuisine focuses on but it's fine as long it's delish. Recommend: Haninan Chicken Knif cut noodles with mala Onion noodles Beef rib noodles Just ok: Soy milk Quick tip: their knife cut noodles are off menu! Just ask for it when you order.

Although this is not one of those restaurants that has been in Millbrae since the beginning of…read moretimes but it's been here for awhile. Originally it's the same owner as Porridge and Things but not sure whether this is still true. Anyways this has evolved into a restaurant that pretty much everything including Chinese rice burritos, Chinese deli (chicken and duck) and random other HK cafe style rice plates. I do want to remind people that HK style hainan chicken is not very tender (so I tend to prefer Malaysian/Singaporean style Hainan chicken instead). The food is alright especially if you want a rice plate for lunch. Nothing stands out enough for me to give it 5 stars but not bad enough for 1-2 stars. However I do like the duck "jaws" from the deli section and that's why I'm bumping the typically 3 star place to 4 stars. The place itself is small and loud like most Chinese places in Millbrae. The service is prompt.

You walk into Smiling BBQ and the first thing you notice is... nothing flashy. No trendy decor. No…read moreInstagram walls. And that's exactly the point. This is what real Chinese BBQ skewers looks like. The kind of place that doesn't need to impress you with aesthetics because the food already knows what it's doing. Family-owned, family-run. The staff is the family. And you feel it immediately, like you've stepped into a small neighborhood restaurant somewhere between Hong Kong and mainland China. There's a warmth here that can't be manufactured. The menu is simple, but every bite takes you back. From the beer selection to the grilled oysters to the BBQ itself... it's all honest, soulful, and unapologetically authentic. The kind of food that reminds you why street-side spots and humble kitchens often outshine overpriced "modern" versions trying too hard to be something they're not. And let's talk value. For the price? You absolutely cannot beat this place. Other spots charge more, dress it up, and somehow deliver less. Here, the quality is front and center... smoky, savory, deeply satisfying. What really blows my mind is how hidden this place still is. A quiet gem tucked away, flying under the radar, waiting for people who actually care about flavor over frills. This isn't a restaurant chasing trends. It's a place preserving something real. And honestly? That's rare.

It's an okay place to go to if you're up for a late night snack. The food is cheap but mediocre,…read moreand the restaurant is very barebones and not the cleanest. The service was good though, as the owner was a great host and very attentive. But maybe that was because we were the only ones there...

I heard a lot about Han Sang in Millbrae before, a solid Korean place. And my experience was indeed…read morereally great, everything we ordered hit, there were no bad dish at all! I went around 8pm on a weekday and place was packedddd, but the service was impressive. All of our dishes came out all at one, within 5-10 minutes after ordering. What I had: Yuk hwe (beef tartare with pears and egg yolk): If you're hesitant about raw beef, please don't be. It's honestly just like eating sashimi. Wagyu meat was incredibly tender, sweet, and melted in my mouth. It was mixed with some kind of seasoning sauce and egg yolk, so savory and addictive I couldn't stop. Highly recommend you should try it if you can eat raw food Bossam: Great but I found it a bit too fatty (meat-to-fat ratio was like 50:50 ). My favorite way to eat was wrapping it in lettuce with garlic (extraaa), jalapeno, kimchi, and ssamjang. It also went well with rice. Big bite was super satisfying Galbi tang: Something we ordered to balance things out (2 previous dishes was just heavy), and it was a perfect decision. The soup was light, clean, and deeply comforting. Beef short ribs were super tender. I like to eat with a big spoon, ribs, rice, kimchi then dipped in the warm soup, perfect!!! I also appreciate that they serve complimentary warm tea, which was perfect for a cold day like today. Portions are generous, we had plenty of leftovers. Would definitely come back.

The service was great. The server was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome throughout the…read moremeal. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. Our meal came with the standard banchan and tea. The bibimbap was served surprisingly cold and didn't leave much of an impression. It was fairly standard overall, though I did appreciate that the gochujang and sesame oil were served separately, allowing diners to adjust the flavor to their preference. The leek pancake was one of the better dishes we tried. It had a nice balance of textures, with a slightly crispy exterior while the leeks remained soft and tender. The galbi tang included jujubes, which is something I don't see very often. However, the soup itself was underwhelming. There were barely any noodles, and the broth had an off-putting flavor that came across as somewhat fishy. The tofu soup was decent but fairly standard and not particularly memorable. On the other hand, the hotteok was excellent! It was warm, comforting, and generously filled, making it one of the highlights of the meal. The restaurant itself is very spacious, so finding seating isn't an issue. While the service was excellent and a few dishes stood out, the overall dining experience wasn't worth a return visit for me :-(

I love Lanzhou pulled noodles, and Jinweide is no exception. Once you arrive, you are able to scan…read morea QR code to order. I got the potato salad and the zhajiangmian, and my boyfriend got the Lanzhou beef noodles and pork burger. I wish they put the components of the dish in the menu online so you could opt out, because both my zhajiangmian and potato salad came with bean sprouts (which I hate!!). I just picked through all of them and ate the remaining dish afterwards- the potato salad was yummy and the zhajiangmian was savory and came with lots of minced pork! My boyfriend enjoyed his Lanzhou beef noodles a lot, the beef was tender and the broth was incredibly flavorful and delicious. He liked the pork burger a lot as well, they did not skimp on the meat and the bun was fluffy! I would highly recommend this dish to anyone, it's a classic that is done well! This is a great addition to the downtown Millbrae array of authentic Chinese restaurants, I will be coming back!

Food: first time trying their beef noodles (flat) and it was really good. I also recommend their…read morebeef pancakes 10/10 Service: they get really busy and seems to have short staff, order thru phone once seated Ambiance: casual

Came here for a celebration between my partner and I on a Sunday afternoon. We got sat at one of…read morethe tables where you remove your shoes and the table's on a lower level that will require a bit of maneuvering. We ordered quite a bit of food: french fries, seaweed salad, takoyaki, 12 pieces of skewers, and a tonkatsu ramen. All the food was delicious, my favorite was the wagyu beef skewer, bacon wrapped enoki, and king mushroom. I especially love that you can taste the charcoal from the skewers. The items do come out as they are prepared, so the meal can be a staggered wait on times/items, which I don't mind. I only give 4/5 stars because while the service was attentive when it came to removing plates, nobody bothered to come check on us or instructed which skewers would pair best with the condiments on the table - even if it was just spicy, salt, and pepper. I also marked down on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating an achievement and it wasn't mentioned.

Just visited again last night after a few years and it was delicious! The ramen was just as good,…read moreif not better than I remember! The star of the show for me is their Pork Belly skewers - definitely a must try! Servers are always friendly, and it's nice to enjoy a more traditional setting where you need to take your shoes off. So come prepared with socks if you prefer that. Parking can be tricky as the private lot is small and shared with other businesses. But it's worth it!