Fast service. Love the ipad ordering system. Convenient and order as you go. Laid back environment. Noodles are fresh so that worth a visit. However- all the food was very cumin-forward. I wish there was another flavor profile. read more

Sooooo good! The service was great and since we had a large group, ordering from the tablet made things super easy. I especially loved the texture of the handmade noodles, they were bouncy and chewy and so perfect. The flavor of the skewers were also great and I loved them all. Will definitely be back! read more

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I was so sad when I found out that Chinese BBQ (老江湖） came under new Xi'an ownership. A lot of popular dishes are gone now like hotpot and chicken-based foods, but they've added Xi'an cuisine. We came by on a Saturday around 3:30 p.m. Interior hasn't changed much as they just kept most of the previous owner's decor. They must have just reopened because the service was super slow. I think we waited nearly 30 mins to get all our food. Later they told us it was because they'd run out of the pre-made noodles during the morning rush and had to make more from scratch. With that being said, the food is pretty solid. We ordered Lao Tong Guan burger (老潼关肉夹馍), Handmade Mixed Beef Noodles (拉条子 三合一 牛肉), Original Soup Beef Rice Noodle (高汤肥牛米线), and Pig Trotter (卤猪蹄) on the digital menu. Both of the noodle dishes were really good - I can see why they ran out. The pork trotters were great. They gave us gloves. The Lao Tong Guan burger took the longest to come out but was totally worth the wait - the outside was super crunchy, and the meat was very juicy and flavorful. read more

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I still love their chicken sandwich and think it's a good deal, but maybe I need to stick with the non spicy one because I had the worst tummyache in the morning. Also, I would say their best skewer is their lamb skewer and not the pork belly or the beef. read more

Chinese BBQ - spicy chicken sandwich - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Spicy Lamb Noodle Soup, Lamb + Beef Skewers Great spot my parents found for legit Chinese Lamb and beef skewers!! I preferred the Lamb over the beef. The noodle soup was decent, nicely spicy, perfect portion. Lovely warm interior with Asian wood themes read more

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Unfortunately, this place has changed, and I really miss the old menu. My favorite dish -- the cumin lamb flat noodles -- is gone. The atmosphere also feels different. Before, the wallpaper and artwork on the walls gave it an authentic, artsy vibe, and the Asian music made it feel special. Now it's just plain white walls, and even my kids noticed they miss the Asian pop music.. The food was hit or miss. The new burritos had cold meat, though the takoyaki was okay. The handmade beef noodles seem to be replacing the cumin lamb noodles, but it's not quite the same. Thank God the service hasn't changed -- the same sweet lady is still here, and she's always very nice. That alone makes the visit feel familiar. read more

Noodles are delicious and they are so nice and friendly! This is my so son's favorite restaurant! read more

Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Used to be Sakura, then moved to this location and changed names to Chinese BBQ. When they first opened, it was ok, but after going back this year, this has become my favorite Chinese skewer place. You can scan the QR code on the table to order which makes everything easy. Some of my favorites are the beef, lamb, pork belly, beef tendon, chicken gizzard/heart, pork intestine, squid, oyster mushrooms, and more. For non-skewers, I like the eggplant (very garlicky and flavorful), spicy chicken sandwich (one of the best), the spicy chicken nuggets, and cumin lamb flat noodle. There wasn't anything I ordered that I didn't like. Everything was grilled, cooked, and flavored perfectly. This is a place I always visit when I go back to visit Dallas. The staff is very friendly and it's a chill place to go with friends. read more

I come here for the fried chicken sandwich. I know that may seem strange, to get a fried chicken sandwich at a Chinese skewer place, but they really do make it well, very good crispy batter around a juicy piece of dark meat. Other than that, you can order to your table via QR code which is really nice. Their skewers are very good as well - about as good as any other skewer place around. The sitr fried beef noodles were a little bland though. Overall great place to eat! read more

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We have not dined here over a year and the restaurant is under new management. They serve healthy and authentic Xi-An dishes. We ordered BBQ lamb (special promotion of $10 /8 skewers), dry pot fish, beef Chinese pancakes . They use good meat and fishes. The portions are generous that we were full after eating half of the dishes. All the hand-pulled noodles and pancakes are made fresh daily in the restaurant. Their slush drinks are yummy and with freshly made ingredients. The waitress and owners are very friendly. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Chinese BBQ - Dry pot fish - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

Went back for dinner tonight and had awesome food again! Ordered the chicken and lamb skewers and the spiced chives. Also got a pork noodle dish which was amazing! Service was quick and friendly. The total came to about $45, with tip, which was awesome! read more

To put it short, Chinese street eats, and a good one at that too!! The BBQ here really refers to grilled meats, but as you can see, they put the meats on a skewer. One thing on how it works, they'll seat you, but you order using the QR code. They'll give you the check after you're done eating. I was a little confused at first cuz they didn't come to take my order. On the skewers, I recommend the lamb, beef (I prefer the small beef cuz it's easier to eat), and tofu skin. I would skip the chicken unless you're into that. The seasoning is the same for all, so really just what kind of meat you want. Moving on to more exotic options, apparently people also like to order the chicken cartilage. They didn't have it when I was there, but I'm not really into the whole texture-eating (some people love the crunch). I ordered chicken gizzard instead, which was good, but I guess I'm not into innards all that much lol They have some grilled veggies too. I think I ordered the A choy, which was really good! I already ordered too much food but the eggplant and chives were the other veggie options I considered. Other than the skewers, I heard about their fried chicken sandwich (yep, I guess we're still talking about that in 2023), so I got that too. I was actually pleasantly surprised!! I can't say if their chicken sandwich is the best as people have their own preferences, but the taste reminded me of fried chicken sandwich you get from KFC in Asia, which I LOVE! It's very crispy but also very juicy. Their sauce is also on point. I think it's definitely worth a try at least. They have even more stuff on their menu like noodles. I'll maybe try some of those next time. I really like the food I ordered; I actually over-ordered for sure but finished them all. Service is fast, and the place is fairly casual. They open quite late too, so if you're into one of those late night snacks, they got you covered. read more

Chinese BBQ - Fried chicken sandwich (or burger as they call it) - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Ahh I wish I took photos of it but I was so hungry. But I'm here to leave a good review for it. It's kinda hard to hear from his side for phone ordering but glad we made it work. I ordered a take out. It tasted so yummy, I personally think it tasted better than the one I went to in Seattle and LA (not all of them but a couple I went to). This place tasted more from china and the price was reasonable. The food was seasoned very well, the meat (beef and lamb) was tendered and I'm glad they left a piece of fatty meat in it. The squid was cooked right! Will definitely come back if I have a chance to come back to Dallas. read more

This place is a staple in the area. The cumin beef flat noodles are the best, and their enoki mushrooms are always seasoned perfectly. Their menu has a great selection of different foods, including a fried chicken sandwich that is actually pretty good, despite not being a Chinese dish. The QR ordering system is fine, although multiple people at the same table using it all at once can be a bit glitchy at times. This place closed for a while and apparently changed owners, so I'll have to come back to see what has changed. read more

Date night review. I usually chose hot pot, but my husband prefers BBQ and he found a new place to try. This is by far one of my favorites for Chinese BBQ in the Dallas area as far as food quality. The chicken and asparagus rolled in bacon were my favorites. My husband said the squid was his favorite. The service is the only reason I dropped a star. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good either. They met our basic needs but I would have liked to see more interaction and asking if we needed anything else. Due to the ordering on your phone, it takes away the opportunity for some personal interactions. read more

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The ambiance is street-food casual ish. Really laid back and a come as you are vibe. Service is super nice as well. I like that you can scan your order and put it in the QR code. What I like best about this menu is it's a bunch of small Knick knacks to eat while hanging out and drinking beer. So you get to try a little bit of everything and stop whenever you feel full. I also happen to have the best veggie stir fry I had in my life in this spot. Highly recommend!!! read more

Omg this place is a must try! I'm in love with this seasoning! I'm not sure what it's call but the chicken sandwich, beef fried rice, and their spicy/ normal beef broth is so gooood! The workers are so friendly as well! I would definitely come here again whenever I go back to Dallas! read more

Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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If you like Chinese skewers you'd like this place. Prices is super reasonable. Food is not over power by cumin. The only problem is, all the food is seasoned with the same spices. That didn't bother me but it did for a couple of people in our group. Service was great. They gave us free beer at the time read more

Authentic Hong Kong style one-of-a-kind and n Dallas. The service nothing to write home about. The most annoying part is they don't take credit card. read more

The food and skewers were delicious but my favorite thing was.......the chili oil. As a person who doesn't necessarily like spicy the chili had a nice sweet after taste which is something i can appreciate. This restaurant seemed like a mom and pop place which i like. It was small cozy and quiet for a Saturday. Our waitress was nice and very attentive which is a place. So with that being said ill be back definitely. read more

It's been a while since I've been here, but this most recent visit they had QR codes at the table so you could order en masse with everyone in your group. Which is pretty cool and more relaxed for the servers, just make sure you remember which skewers were yours. If you have specifics they aren't split up. The seasoning is very flavorful, but after a while a little repetitive, but still good. read more

Chinese BBQ - Skewers - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Very tasty and authentic barbecue. If you want to taste barbecue in China this is the place you should come for sure. The service is good too. read more

Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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We were lucky that today was the first day they allowed dine-in. Since it's the first day, we were the only customers sitting at a table. Glad they were doing a lot of takeout orders.Service was amazing, prompt and welcoming. Out of the skewers we ordered, my favorites were The cauliflower, the Chinese sausage, chicken wing, and salty Chinese buns. The A Choy was surprisingly amazing. Hubby enjoyed the squid the most. The lamb skewers and beef skewers were both very good as well. They were playing very nostalgic Chinese songs and I was able to sing along to some of them. That made the dining experience extra fun. The waitress told me that they also offered karaoke. 10 out of 10 would come back. read more

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My go-to spot for late night cravings! My favorite thing on the menu would have to be the Sweet Chinese Buns; sometimes they go too light on the sauce so there isn't enough flavor but the bread on its own is still yummy. I ordered one of their drinks not expecting much, but it was surprisingly good! I had a mango slush with jelly, topped with cheese foam. It was pretty pricey for boba, I think around seven or six dollars per drink. Other than that, the rest of the menu items are relatively affordable. I'd recommend getting the spicy chicken nuggets if you're looking for something cheap and tasty to really fill you up. The servers come out with orders pretty quickly, though the skewers always come out earlier than the other food items. The restaurant itself has a more casual vibe and is located in a plaza with other great options like a gaming café, a Korean-inspired brunch place (Cafe Hwasan), and a popular study spot (Sweet Hut). Though, out of whole plaza I'd say Chinese BBQ is the best place to go to if you really want to get your money's worth. read more

Chinese BBQ - Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Beef Skewer, Sweet Chinese Bun, Sausage Skewer, and Salty Chinese Bun - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

The food was amazing, service was even better. Would strongly recommend coming here to have some authentic Chinese food. read more

Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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The food is authentic and wonderful, but their unfavorable and failing score from the health department is not only off putting but it's down right disgusting; and the cash only policy is very inconvenient. read more

(Review #6) Sakura Chinese BBQ ("Sakura BBQ") was formerly known as "Sakura Sushi" before management switched over around a year-ish ago. Initially a Japanese style restaurant, the establishment with their revamp, has taken a focus to bring Chinese-style BBQ skewers to the metro. Recently, more locations serving Chinese-style BBQ skewers have popped up, so I decided to give this place try on the recommendation of a few friends. If you're new to skewer/yakitori style dining, give this place a chance and order some of your personal favorites meat-wise. There is an extensive menu that will definitely let you find your go-to when coming here. All the skewers are seasoned with salt/pepper, cumin, white pepper, chili powder, and small peppercorns; overall flavor is good, majority of the meats are cooked to medium with a fair amount of juiciness. The fried dough had a crisp layer on the outside with a soft chewy bite through the middle. Fried chicken sandwich has a nice crispy breading on the outside, the inside very moist and tender (note: they use dark meat for their chicken sandwich). Sandwich itself was made with your typical burger buns, lettuce, tomato, and some mayo spread. Beef fried rice was made pretty well with simple ingredients of regular onions, green onions, beef, and eggs. Had a good flavor from the beef and soy sauce seasonings when it was stir fried. Rice itself was moist, not mushy or overcooked. The tea was good, a blend of strawberry juice, black tea, topped with cream and jelly and bits of ice (think slushy). It wasn't too sweet, and had a good balance of fruity / sweet with tea under layers. Definitely recommend people try one of tea drinks. 〇【Menu Items Ordered & Rating Details】 ・Beef skewer (2), spicy and non-spicy; $1.95/pc ・Lamb skewer, non-spicy; $1.95/pc ・Beef tender skewer, non-spicy; $2.55/pc ・Fried dough, non-spicy; $2.05/pc ・Beef Fried Rice; $10.95 ・Fried Chicken Sandwich; $6.75 ・Strawberry Juice w/ Tea; $6.75 (Ttl: $34.90, $37.78 (tax incl.)) 〇【Food/Drinks: 4.5】 ・Large variety of skewer options, decent variety of drinks and beers. Has a few sweet/savory skewer options as well. Overall good menu variety. 〇【Service: 5】 ・Staff is very friendly and helpful, time to serve after ordering was short, 7-10 minutes. Waiters were very attentive and checked in a few times to see if I needed anything more. 〇【Atmosphere: 4】 ・Store is very well maintained and bathroom is clean, inside seating has good spacing between tables. Has a TV for entertainment and spacious interior overall. Parking space availability is good, can be crowded sometimes due to being in a major shopping plaza. 〇【CP: 3.25】 ・skewer prices are pretty good, other items are slightly priced higher than other typical places that would serve them 〇【Misc memo】 ・Amex not accepted, most other vendors are fine ・Vegetarian Options ・Wi-Fi available read more

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Love the place. We have been going to a different BBQ place and finally tried here and we loved it. They are well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Kids love the small beef skewers which were thin small piece of beef. My favorite was pork intestine, beef tender and cauliflower! I can come back just for those! Hubby wished they could have a sauce bar so he can make his own special sauce. He got a little disappointed on the potatoes. But in general it was good meal! read more

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Stopped by Sakura Cafe with a huge group after church a couple Sundays ago; we love Japanese food and were interested in trying it out. They were very gracious about accommodating our extremely large party (20+) and pulled a bunch of tables together along the booth. I ended up ordering their salmon special, which was six pieces of salmon nigiri and either a spicy salmon roll or a regular salmon roll; I picked a spicy salmon roll. The fish was pretty fresh and the spicy salmon roll was pretty standard fare - good rice to fish ratio, but small. I also tried my boyfriend's order of pork buns - they were heavy on the sauce and light on the meat - and his chicken curry bento. The curry was bone-in, so a little difficult to eat, and pretty spicy for some reason; the style was more Chinese curry than Japanese curry. Service was good, especially after I accidentally knocked a glass of water over, and the decor was nice - there's a big paper cherry blossom branch in the back on the wall - but there are better Japanese places in the area. read more

Chinese BBQ - pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

This was my first time having this type of Chinese food and it was very yummy. The skewers had good flavor and the meat was pretty tender. This place is a bit more on the expensive side, so expect to pay around $20-$30 per person. Their fried chicken sandwich was also very good and one of the better items we ordered. read more

The skewers and noodles were ok compared to the places we go to in the Bay Area. Surprisingly the fried chicken sandwich is what stood out.

I've been here multiple times and have always enjoyed the food. The beef skewers are always nice and tender and the chicken gizzard skewers are also awesome. When I'm not craving skewers, I get the spicy beef noodle soup which is amazing. The restaurant itself is decorated thematically with cute street lamps and always looks clean and well maintained. read more

I've been here twice now and it's never missed! I had 3 skewers in total- lamb, beef, and Taiwanese sausage- and each one was delicious and seasoned so deliciously. And the noodle soups are delicious too! I tried the Tomato Beef Noodle Soup and the Original Beef Noodle Soup. They give you so much meat, veggies, and noodles! Eating here will fill your belly to the brim! And the fried chicken sandwich is NOT to be overlooked; the fried chicken is made with leg meat (which is the BEST cut for juicy chicken) and is HUGE. It reminds me of the fried chicken sandwiches they have at KFCs in China (note: the best KFC I've ever eaten is Chinese KFC). I LOVE THIS PLACE. read more

Ordered late at night around 11PM and got some delicious and fresh food! Was craving some Chinese BBQ and this place delivered on that! The lady up front was so kind and funny and explained the menu well. Gave great recommendations and even offered suggestions on what would be good. Very satisfied with this place. The place is definitely a hole in the wall spot in the best way possible. Will be dining in next time! read more

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Their spicy chicken sandwich is da best!!! Taste very similar to the chicken sandwich in Chinese McDonald's and KFC! Their grape drink is really good and refreshing as well! I also absolutely love their noodle soups. I always go for the spicy tomato beef noodle soup. read more

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It took us 30 minutes to find this place because they originally called "Sakura BBQ" located at Custer. I guess they relocated to this location. This is the BEST Chinese BBQ skewers I have ever had. We ordered the chicken sandwich because everyone raved about it, and it was a boom!!! The chicken was so soft, and it is the best chicken sandwich! They even have this insanely cheap combo of chicken sandwiches. We got the combo with their special house drink. Their drink was also very delicious Their skewers were so flavorful, and we will definitely come back next time to try out their noodles soup! read more

This is actually a really enjoyable skewer option with some beer pitcher options. The skewers are solid and we enjoyed everything we got. (Beef, lamb, squid, leek, gizzards). My favorites were lamb and gizzards. The sleeper at this item is the fried chicken sandwich. Its incredibly juicy and decent sized, for only like $5 or something like that. I would absolutely get it again. We came on a random wednesday night, the place wasnt too packed and their were two servers. They were kind of slow and dont really check up on you, even when I wanted to order food I had to wave them down multiple times for them to finally see me. The place has a decent amount of seating and is kept quite clean however. read more

Really casual dining vibe! It's located in the plaza where Ztao and sweet hut bakery are its neighbors. I will say that initially it was a little intimidating since the servers there spoke Chinese and assumed I was a native speaker. However, not a issue later when they realized I only spoke English back! Their version of bbq is lots of random grilled foods on skewers! If you are looking for a super flavorful place, this is one for you! The tiny beef skewers, squid and enoki ones are delicious!!! I also like that their spicy option isn't even too spicy! For entree I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup and it was amazing! The mala spice gives a kick and little numbing sensation but not to the extent that I was suffering. Pricing is great here- can't wait to return soon! :) read more

Its a Chinese bbq place but let me start the chicken sandwich is sooooo good ..omg mind blowing good. Super crispy..juicy and tasty....we tried the yunan rice noodle soup ..we had the beef and its also very good. Definitely will come back...will try out the bbq which is more like sish kabob type read more

Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Plano, Texas

We ordered some skewers and all of these had the same seasoning. The fried oysters didn't stick to is breading - after biting into it - the whole oyster came off. Service was so so. read more