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    Chuan Kee Skewer

    4.3 (165 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quail egg and rice noodles
    Uyen N.

    Pork belly is good, a little too salty (dont need dipping salt), but each piece is too big. Beef is a little too dry. Chicken heart a little too chewy. My favorites are: taiwan sausage (very juicy and a little sweet), chicken (the marinade is good and meat is tender.

    Violet E.

    This place is amazing. Their skewers are authentic, fresh, and not too salty. My partner and I ordered a ton of different dishes, but my favorite might have been the chicken and corn. All delicious options! The owner was kind too. We accidentally got overcharged by a skewer, so he let us minimize the tip to compensate. He was very communicative and we look forward to coming back!

    Eggplant
    Elizabeth Y.

    I haven't had a ton of skewers before, so these were fun to eat! We got medium spicy which I found spicy but doable and tried everything that sounded good :) We got the sweet appetizer rice cakes, roast eggplant dish, tofu, pork belly, beef, squid, Taiwan sausage, king sausage, mini sausage, frog legs, and bacon wrapped shrimp. Everything was tasty but notable favorites were the rice cakes (both the sweet appetizer and the skewer), king sausage skewers, bacon wrapped shrimp, and golden bun skewer. The frog leg skewer (my first time trying) was like a surprisingly good cross between chicken and fish, and the pork belly was quite good too! Each skewer order comes with one skewer, but there's enough to share, especially if you order multiple skewers to try! I would definitely come back but maybe order a bit less for two people (but the leftovers were good!) :)

    Sweet Corn, Fish Tofu BBQ Skewer, Potato BBQ Skewer, Chicken BBQ Skewer, New Orleans Chicken Wings, Frog Leg, Beef BBQ Skewer
    Amihan A.

    What skewers we tried: Potato, sweet corn, fish tofu, chicken wings, chicken, beef, frog leg, spicy wontons and beef bbq. The must trys go to the chicken wing skewers. Perfectly seasoned with a nice little crunch on it. Honestly everything was really good - I'd suggest getting only one of everything so you're able to try more stuff. As for spice, I only went one level up from "mild". As someone who's not a big spice person, it was perfect for me. It still had a little kick but didn't make the experience overwhelming. The inside is small but we were sat quickly. We came on a Sunday afternoon and not a lot of people were inside thankfully. We were served quickly and the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant isn't super fancy but casual and a great place if you're looking for a quick bite to eat on the go. We'll definitely be back!

    Spencer W.

    Small restaurant but friendly staff helped us get seated pretty quickly! Got a few different skewers and I thought the vegetables were great -- meat skewers not so much. We asked for mild but it was incredibly spiced so not sure if it went through?

    Chicken wing
    Kyle B.

    Overall, I can say the staff is super friendly and the restaurant is very clean, including the bathroom. The food is pretty good, just not for me. A lot of it has to do with the spices. To start off on the skewers, the sausage, ribs and chicken were excellent. The beef had a very strange spice on it, same as the braised chicken dish. Which I honestly didn't like it all. Both tasted much more like Middle Eastern food than Asian. I'm not a big fan of curry and things like that, so that's probably why I didn't really enjoy either. Total price was under $50 which seems very fair. Not sure if I would go back personally, but I still recommend trying them if you're in the area.

    Brandon L.

    These were some of the best skewers I've had and I eat a lot. Both the lamb and beef ones were seasoned perfectly and the surprising part is that it was juicy. Other places tend to overcook it. They cooked it to a nice medium. I feel like they use better quality meat since it was also tender. The pork belly skewers were exceptional. The flavors were shocking and had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The service was extremely friendly. If you're here to explore Chinatown, I recommend stopping to grab a few skewers to munch on as you walk around the streets. I'll definitely be back!

    Lamb BBQ Skewer (4), Beef BBQ Skewer (2), Pork Belly BBQ Skewer (1), Sweet Corn (1), Golden Bun BBQ Skewer (1), Rice (1)
    Patricia Z.

    Meat skewers and sweet corn on the cob were all delicious! We got lamb, beef, and pork belly - all with the spicy seasoning. Staff were polite, service was quick, and the restaurant was clean. The only slightly disappointing part of our meal were the golden buns we got for dessert. The sweet sauce was drizzled on top rather than in a bowl for dipping, so we didn't feel like there was enough sauce for the buns. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back soon!

    Christiane M.

    You will always be famous. Food is great quality and lots of options. Something for everyone. Casual dining. Service is not fast but not slow.

    Preserved Eggs with Tofu
    Connie T.

    One of the only Chinese bbq skewer spots in Chinatown, although they have other entrees as well. It's more of a casual place. You order by writing on a paper menu. The skewers are well seasoned and they have extra seasonings on the table if needed but we don't usually use them. I really liked the preserved eggs with tofu and rice cakes with honey. The rice cakes with honey are coated in what tasted like sesame powder so it tasted like a sesame ball without the red bean filling and all the oil. The owners are very friendly. The place is rarely busy so you don't have to worry about a wait. Highly recommend if you're a bbq lover.

    Sophea S.

    My favorite go-to place for skewers! Best one you can find in Chinatown and it's a BYOB! I always order the beacon wrapped enoki mushroom. It's so good! I also like chicken meat skewer, which is tender and not too dried. You can sprinkle more seasoning like red pepper powder and cumin if you love spicy spicy like me. This place is small and cozy owned by a small family. Even though they don't understand and speak English well, but they're very friendly and attentive. Everything is good. Except the squid, which is hard and on a chewy side. You need a strong teeth for that lol. I recommended bring some beers to have with your skewers, it's the best pairing! It's a good mood. This place is perfect for anyone who wants to chill with friends and have a yummy small bite snacks.

    Jon K.

    Just ate here after a day at PAX Unplugged and it was awesome. Food was hot, came out fast and was reasonably priced. 2 of us with tip ate for $89 the bill was $75.

    Seelia Y.

    Super popular skewers place which attracts a younger crowd. We managed to snag the last available table. We ordered by marking how many of each item we wanted on the paper menu. It's a little pricier than skewer carts but the restaurant and a lot more overhead to cover so understandable. They have skewers for meat and vegetables and some noodles dishes that come out on a small grill. We got mild because we can't handle spice. Our first plate of skewers which included beef, lamb, frog legs, chicken wings, heart, gizzard and chives were a tad spicy but everything was really good. My husband didn't like the chives because they were chewy but you just have to pull one strand off the stick and eat the whole piece. The chicken wings were really yummy and had a nice distinct savory flavor. Gizzards and hearts were cooked well and we ordered them again in the second round. The frog legs were a tad dry. We also got squid, Taiwanese sausages, oyster mushrooms, chicken and pork belly. I didn't really like the pork belly because it felt fatty but my husband liked it. The Taiwanese sausage is on the sweeter side but definitely crispy and juicy. The squid tentacle is very tender while the body has more chew and bite. Overall definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the mood for skewers.

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    Inside Mike's - there was a restaurant tour taking place when I was there!
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