7/2/26 I've been to this restaurant three times each time I…read morego I wish I could eat here more often. I cannot believe how big the ribs are especially the beef ribs, they are so tender and the meat falls right off the bone. The owner is an amazing chef. You can tell she puts her heart into it. We spoke for 10 minutes and she was a wonderful person who has a natural passion for cooking. . 5/5 . Would love to be able to go inside and sit down, but for now you have to order to go. There is seating outside for 10 people to eat,. But you're not able to sit inside. Hopefully one day we're able to sit inside

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.

I've been here many times now and I'm pretty satisfied each time. My favorite items to order are…read morethe scallop and egg white fried rice, the duck soup that comes with the peking duck, and the bbq item platter with crispy pork and the soy sauce chicken. Portions are fair for the price and you will leave stuffed. Service is friendly enough and efficient, seeing as how they seem to be packed every single night. The restaurant could use with a bit more cleaning as the floors, seats, and tables seem to always be a bit greasy.

We had dinner at this restaurant tonight because they advertised a birthday promotion where the…read morebirthday guest receives a complimentary fish dish. It happened to be my wife's birthday, so we received the free dish as promised. However, when it was time to pay the bill, my wife did not leave the 18% tip that the staff seemed to expect. As we were leaving, an employee stopped us and told us that since the fish dish was free, we should "know better" and leave the full 18% gratuity. We found this very disappointing and uncomfortable. While we appreciated the complimentary birthday dish, we did not feel that the service justified an automatic 18% tip. Tipping should reflect the quality of the service and should never be demanded or pressured. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression and overshadowed what should have been a pleasant birthday dinner.

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

We had a wonderful experience. Great food, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

I just had the best 1/2 lb slice of raw tuna I have ever had in my life. They had just received a…read morenew piece, and they sliced me a piece right off of the fresh piece. I frequently go in for ribeyes as well. The dry aged is incredible. That being said, the usda cuts are wonderful as well. I always ask them to salt, pepper, and garlic powder it, and the vacuum pack it. I leave it sealed in my refrigerator for overnight so the seasonings soak in. It's absolutely delicious. I simply throw it in a hot frying pan and cook it blazing hot for a few minutes. it's the best steak ever. Their service is incredible as well. Everything is wonderful. Their seasoned chicken is delicious as well. Reasonable prices considering the quality of what they offer. I'm not a rich man but can afford to treat myself when I feel the need. After eating my meal I am always happy. I don't go to restaurants anymore, I just visit their market and cook something so excellent you couldn't find it anywhere but there.

The best butcher on the Peninsula, great prices and a very friendly staff…read more They will happily do any kind of butchering that you asked for, which saves you a ton of time in the kitchen and always is better than I can do

came here because another place had a long wait time, so medium hunger turned to AYCE hunger…read more Monday night wasn't crowded, seated right away. just be mindful parking is a bit of a headache in this area, we parked in the residential area fine. for banchan: bottom right mild not spicy bottom middle sweet vinegary beansprout flavorful, not spicy zucchini/carrot soy garlicky sweet flavor candied sweet potato cabbage meats: great quality. smaller portions, though. each person has their own sesame oil and salt + gochujang combo for brisket. we did the premium upgrade, which allowed unlimited kalbi vs 1 per person. we also mainly ordered rib meat, brisket, and wagyu steak service was attentive as well, only had to request drinks/water but they came often for meat replenishment. note: drinks are not included, and the seafood pancake we ordered was also extra. soondubu (tofu soup) was also basically miso soup when ordered as "mild" I had to throw my gochujang into it for any heat. will definitely be back, and won't come on a not hair wash day like I did this time.

Me and my partner came to eat lunch and it was so good I had to write a review!!! I 100 percent…read morerecommend coming here. We are from Southern California and we don't have anything like this out there something close would be Japanese Bqq. The workers were amazing as well! Aug 26,2026. Will come back

Came to Laka for dinner and while it seems like they've done a 180 pivot from their original fare,…read moreI was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer breakfast all day. Words to my heart, you know. Despite being sold out on some of the items we wanted to try, we still really enjoyed what we did order. Portions were generous and not too pricy. Also, despite being late, their Chinese deli was still pretty fresh. The order of roast pork we had was well seasoned and featured that airy crispy skin to be completely envious of. That alone is a huge plus because we don't have a lot of places in the peninsula to pick up these items, especially compared to the city. The fish porridge was complete comfort. Texture was good and there was plenty of fish to go around. The pork noodles were deeply savory but the pops of pickled vegetables against the silky rice noodles also really hit the spot. The only dish that was a bit meh to me were the potstickers. The filling was a bit mushy and I'm not the biggest fan if the deep fried style. Pan fried is the king for me. Definitely keeping Laka as an option whenever I really need that comfort Chinese food fix.

I have been there for Asian breakfast where there are a few inexpensive at menus. I now go there…read morefor the BBQ and roasted items that you can get to go. Got the roast port today. Don't expect it to be hot as it is sitting and hanging in the take out area up front where they have roast duck, hainan chicken and BBQ pork and ribs. All are solid items. Today I craved roast pork which I got to go. Skin was crispy when I got home and nicely roasted. Wish they gave me a dipping sauce to go with it. Will definitely ask for it next time. Overall - great option for BBQ and roast takeout

So here it is coming from Sunday night working up a small appetite for supper- I definitely had to…read morethink about where to go and so I thought about it -"Let's try something different, but not too far off" and so I landed at a restaurant I always wanted to try after passing by many times - the Smiling BBQ at El Camino Real - and it should have a specific caption lol, "Beifang/Northern Chinese BBQ." So I went in around 8pm not to bad - a very cozy down to earth feeling, restaurant was clean and also had that Northern Chinese vibe. The restaurant was family owned so the manager basically just spoke Putonghua/Mandarin - talkabout like lowkey down to earth (it's as if you gotta be really into the Chinese vibe to get the experience at this joint ). Restaurant was super clean actually for a Chinese place, "chuu bian juo"-or what he said was "have a seat anywhere," (I should've asked do they have maotai and cigarettes lmao like in Chinese fashion-cigarettes and alcohol accompany meals --what a tradition). So I took a little time and decided ultimately go with mainly what the place was for - BBQ. NOW THE FOOD- I'd say that is a definite 4.5 solid for me - VERY GOOD AND SUPER AUTHENTIC - solid Northern Chinese skewers - I recommend the lamb skewer (yang ro), beef skewer (nuur ro), chicken wing (jichi), squid skewer (wuzei) and of course traditional homestyle chives-stuffed pancake (jiou chai he ji). I wasn't sure as this was my first time I wasn't sure how big the portions are so I also ordered what is a "guozi" or fried egg pancake roll just-in-case. To my surprise everything was actually super well grilled - smokey - flavorful . The beef was cooked well and the skewers has a good balance of fat-to-lean meat content, for $5 pricepoint for 2x skewers, not a bad deal at all. The lamb was also super flavorful, not gamey (which is plus) and was juicy not dry. All good and the chicken wings skewer of 2x wings was also grilled semi-crispy with some seasoned spices (love the flavor and aroma). The squid was also marinated well in a sweet glaze before and was not overly cooked so it had texture/not too dry. Now onto the chives pancake and gouzi/fried egg pancake roll. Both were homemade and they were decent. Chives stuffed pancake had a decent texture and for 2x pcs not bad. The guozi was stuffed with some sausages/hotdog and pretty decent for a side dish-sweet sauce was good with the bbq. NOW THE AMBIANCE-ultimately a 4/5 because it was nice, it was clean, but the way they served the food was really lowkey as the plate was nonexistent they simply give you a tray at each table. Sorta interesting. But the utensils and everything was clean so thats good. THE SERVICE - now this is anywhere around 4/5 I would say the owner. Was nice and friendly but really - you might wanna communicate in Putonghua/Mandarin like I did - I mean you could use English as there electronic smart phone menu is in English and Chinese - but to talk to them effectively - I'm glad my Chinese linguistics sorta came in handy. Ultimately very down to earth people - when I asked for water and napkins they were very helpful and accommodating. Ultimately - the is a good place. Definitely worth to visit time and again.

The lamb skewers, the chicken, gizzard skewers, and the beef skewers were good…read moreThe squid skewers were OK crunchy Do not get the kimchi fried rice It's literally like rice with oil and a hint of spiciness and more than a pinch of salt. The kimchi did not really have much flavor or a kick to it. When I went at opening, there literally was no one in the place and no person to greet to us We have to scan the QR code to order The ambience is very plain and kinda stagnant feeling The service people were very nonchalant Like they will look at you weird if you ask for more chopsticks, than the amount of people that you have Always ask for more napkins because they will not give you more if you do not ask

I've been here twice now, once for the Galbitang and once for the Galbi Jjim. The Galbitang was SO…read moregood! The soup was really refreshing, comforting, and flavorful. I would definitely come back just for the Galbitang. The Galbi Jjim was also delicious, although it wasn't my personal favorite compared to other restaurants. We ordered Level 2 Spicy, but it wasn't quite as spicy as we expected. The beef was very tender, and the sauce worked really well with everything. There were potatoes, radish, glass noodles, and kabocha mixed in, and all the flavors and textures came together nicely. Service was also really good and efficient. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. Overall, definitely a place I'd come back to, especially for the Galbitang!

The Han Sang is conveniently located on Broadway in Millbrae…read more Plenty of street parking, but does fill up during busy hours. This restaurant offers authentic Korean cooking. The flavors are good. However, the prices are a little too high for the amount of food they provide. The tofu soup was very disappointing. I was expecting a larger portion and the pork was very bland. Also, there wasn't enough tofu. The pancake was also half cooked. The inside was still soft and runny. The service was as expected, when taking our order and handing me the bill.

I recommend coming here to eat northern style Chinese food. The noodles are handpulled and cooked…read morewhen order. The broth was sweet and had depth; you can tell that a lot of ingredients and spices were used to achieve the subtle broth flavors.

3.5/5. We ordered…read morethe traditional beef noodles, braised beef noodles, and pork dumplings. Overall, the food was really good and the portions were generous. The noodles were delicious, fresh, and perfectly chewy. The braised beef was soft and flavorful, and the broth was tasty, although it wasn't spicy. The pork dumplings were also really flavorful and came in a good portion. The biggest downside was the service. There were quite a few open tables, but many hadn't been cleaned, so several parties had to wait around 15 minutes even though there was plenty of seating. They seated us and left, didn't give instructions on how to order. Turns out there's a QR code and you order through the phone. Grabbed high chairs ourselves. We also weren't given water or napkins and we ended up grabbing the water ourselves. After dropping off the food, the staff pretty much left us alone, and we even had to go up to the counter to pay. I noticed a lot of other reviews mention good service, so maybe we just caught them on an off day. The food was definitely worth trying, but hopefully the service is better next time!

A very cozy, intimate and cute date night spot that I always circle back to every now and then for…read moreramen and yakitori. Fun fact: Me and my bf had our first date here almost 8 years ago. We come back every so often and reminisce haha. Although on the pricey side, the food is always delicious and great service every time. Highly recommend!

Cute but pricey izakaya (it is owned by non-Japanese Asians!) They have a parking lot so don't park…read moreon the street like I did (alternatively, you could take Caltrain as they are right across the street from Broadway station!) The private booths are intimate, the lighting is dimmed, music is bopping (not to age myself, but it was bops from my high school years) Fitting, as I was getting dinner with my best HS friend! I love how you take off your shoes to get in the booths! So cute and fun. There were some families there and the kids were given coloring pages. Coming from SF, this is how you know you're in the suburbs. The skewers were delicious. A group of 4, we ordered 4 of each. We tried steak, chicken, takoyaki, fries (which were pretty much takoyaki fries), bacon-wrapped mochi, bacon enoki mushroom, unagi, fried chicken skin, Uzura Tamago (Quail Eggs), and more! Everything was good and flavorful. However, it ended up being over ~$70/person, so not cheap. I will say service was lacking. They didn't bring us the bill for over 20 minutes. Relatedly (in that it's negative), whoo boy was my stomach upset after! It was delicious, but at the cost of being greasy.