I hate to knock off a star but the bbq pork wonton noodle soup was disappointing. I didn't care for not 1 element. Not the broth, wontons, noodles or bbq pork. The place I normally get soup from didn't open till 4:30 and it was like 3:45 so I gave it a go. Never again. I always get the roast pork which is always a winner. read more

First Chinese BBQ - Noodles had a weird flavor for the wonton noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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This place is crazy good. Roast ducks hangin authentic. The roast pork with the crispy skin is definitely on point. Place is tiny but very nice, very clean. Cash only. Noodle place across the street from this restaurant is the bomb too. read more

First Chinese BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

The food here is good. I will give them that. But good food doesn't give ANY restaurant a reason to treat their customers poorly. After years of patronage here, the service tonight was absolutely terrible, and as a result, I'm never coming back. The waitress was terribly rude to my father by straight up asking for a bigger tip after he had already included a tip in paying the bill. I threw in an extra $10 to quickly end the embarrassing situation, but never in my life have I seen a server treat a customer like that. I hope the few extra bucks were worth losing a customer for life. read more

This is the closest you can get to authentic Chinese food in Texas. They provide great quality food as well as great service. Eating here is a great way to spend time with friends or family. The pricing is wonderful! I've always lived by you get what you pay for but the prices for these dishes are modest and come in great portions! As nice as it is eating in, it's just as good as taking out. Order from this place when you're looking for great Chinese take out food. read more

This place is still the best First Chinese BBQ. Best roast duck. Very good Chinese broccoli and oyster mushrooms. Amazing sauteed eggplants and minced pork. read more

I always love this restaurant! Love the taste the remind me home! The bbq pork and the crispy pork are sooooo good!!!! And for me they have the best wanton in Dallas!!! read more

If I could give them zero stars I would, the service was horrible and the food was alright. Then when we were about to pay they kept bombarding us with "oh tip is not included!" "TIP" like we know, we are going to tip. This lady was stopping all my friends from leaving because she wanted them to tip. I was getting annoyed,but I still ended up tipping them because I'm nice. I don't recommend going to this place at all. (I wrote this right after I left the place) read more

You walk in and are greeted by succulent hanging meats that look appetizing and delicious. Walk in a little further and then you are greeted by racist rude staff that are condescending to you. I was not greeted, the waitress came up to me as I was trying to look through the menu and said you want Kung Pao chicken right?, I was about to say no I want roasted pork fried rice, but she did not provide me the opportunity and walked away. Needless to say I did not eat here, walked out. Did not have a chance to try the food, nor will I ever try their food. Definitely do not recommend this place much better options are just down the way on Greenville Ave. read more

This used to be my go to place but I moved to North Carolina 3 years ago and have not had a chance to visit till this week. OMG I had forgotten just how good it was! Got some Duck, BBQ Pork, Orange Chicken, Egg Fo Young, Garlic Broccoli. I was so happy when there was non left because if there was I would still be eating. read more

I have been going to First Chinese BBQ for over 20 years! They never cease to amaze me with the quality of the food they serve. They truly have one of the best BBQ Duck in the DFW area. So if you want a good Chinese Restaurant to go to come check them out!!! read more

CASH ONLY BUSINESS. Fabulous food. Definitely bring enough cash since all entrees are around $15/dish. Great for a large number of people. I love their fried tofu with the shrimps on top. Very nice people. read more

I go there once a month and usually get a roasted duck, crispy pork, and roasted pork with wonton soup. The taste is authentic and price is really reasonable! Minus 1star for their hectic service. I will always be asked to order RIGHT AFTER given the menu! The good thing is food comes out quickly too!. And if you're getting a crispy pork, always call to ask if they have it or not. They are usually out of it during dinner. One more thing: DO BRING CASH read more

It just isn't the same anymore. It might be a regular place for people, their families may have grown up coming here, but I've gotta say, it's just not the same as before. When have the dishes become so small that we finish in one round? When have the dishes become so expensive? Why does it not seem fresh anymore? Btw, their Plano one is even worse lol. read more

Customers service are very bad with a rude attitude!!! The lady at the front don't give a shit about any of the customers. Gave us a rude attitude and speak like she doesn't want to take our orders. read more

Absolutely delicious!! We've been to this place several times and each time the food is cooked to perfection. This is our go to restaurant for authentic Chinese food ! read more

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I've been coming here for the past 20+ years. I've literally grown up with them. Beat roast duck in Dallas. Not Peking duck, so if you're looking for that, this isn't it. All their meats on the right when you walk in is delicious. My favorite dishes are the beef flat noodles and the wonton duck noodle soup. Their noodles are always perfect. Everyone knows they're cash only, it's always been that way. We find this location to be the best out of all of them. Definitely give them a try if you're looking for authentic Chinese food! read more

Food is ok, not too bad but costomer services are worst. The waitress was so rude. She was yelling at the costumer because they didn't understand what she talked. I am not racist but her voice isn't easy to understand. Nerver come back again!!! read more

This Richardson staple does not disappoint. Yes, it's cash only and yes they are a bit rushed with ordering. However, the food is a great price and it is tasty. Plus, it is a good place to have a meal family style. I am in love with Chinese broccoli so that was my meal. It was greatness in my tummy. read more

Wonderful Chinese food; the best I've ever had, actually. The only problem or inconvenience is they only take cash. Their BBQ pork is amazing! read more

First Chinese BBQ - BBQ pork, combo fried rice, wonton soup and seafood supreme! Omg, what a wonderful meal!! - Chinese Near Me - Richardson, Texas

My first few months in Dallas, I found the c-town area on Greenville in Richardson. I was working my way through various Chinese restaurants in search of my "go to" Chinese spot. One day, while I was content just sipping on my taro milk tea at the boba place in the same plaza as First Chinese, I noticed a couple of people wheeling out a whole roast suckling pig out to the back of some guy's car. Holy roast pig Batman! I tossed aside my boba and ran outside to get a better glimpse. Anyplace that serves up whole roast suckling pig I gotta check out. It was early for dinner, about 4pm, but I went two doors down to First Chinese. The first good sign of any decent Chinese place? It's own duck and pork holding rack. Go to any respectable Chinese joint in Monterey Park or Flushing and you'll see these delectable delights hanging from their window. It's like their calling card - nuff said. The interior is actually a lot cleaner and more pleasant than many Chinese dives I've visited. I could bring my parents here or even a date. I've brought a posse of 20 something people here with no reservations on a busy weekend and we usually all get seated in 5 minutes or less so I'd even recommend for larger groups. Bring the rents, cousins, ex girlfriends, mechanic... The food is awesome. I would rate it on par with the Chinese food you'd expect to get from LA, SF, or NYC. You can read all the other reviews for details on the food. The portions are indeed enormous. I've never left paying more than $12 feeling so full with left overs in tow. This place is BYOB, Cash Only. First Chinese is where I always go to in Dallas to cure my Chinese fix. read more

I dined here last Saturday with my wine group (14 of us). I was initially a bit concerned because this restaurant does not take reservations. We were fortunate to not have a wait when we arrived at 6pm. We were there over two hours, and no one rushed us. The staff was VERY accommodating! The restaurant was so gracious to our large group. They split the checks which was really nice! If you come here with wine, be sure to bring your own glasses because they don't provide them. When you are leaving, and a little tipsy, be sure to remember to take your glass home! Sugar Bear and I started by splitting the shrimp wonton soup. The broth was absolutely delicious and the wontons each contained a plump, beautiful shrimp! This may be one of my favorite soups ever! For my entree, I had the BBQ duck and pork plate. The meats were accompanied by steamed rice served family style. This plate was enough for three people! It was gigantic! The meats were quite flavorful, perfectly cooked and really nice with wine. Sugar Bear had the beef with soft noodles. I swear to you it was served on a turkey platter! HUGE amount of food! It was really delish, and that is from a man who dislikes Asian cuisine. He was initially put off by this restaurant choice. After eating here, it is on his list of places to return for menu exploration. WOW! The best part...our bill! Our meal was $22.50. No lie! I've never seen so much food at such a cheap price! Some of our friends ordered more 'Americanized' dishes. I took a bite of the orange chicken, and I have to say it was the BEST orange chicken I've ever tried! It was super spicy, so that is probably why I liked it so much. I love that this place is BYOB! Cab Franc, dry Riesling, and Champagne all pair very well with Chinese food if you want to experiment with wine pairings. Great place! I can't wait to go back! read more

I LOVE First Chinese BBQ. There's so many other reviews here it's almost pointless for me to say any more, but this is authentic Chinese in a super cute little restaurant. Roasted anything is a safe bet, as is the beef flat noodles and the deliciously garlicly water spinach. LOVE IT. The portions are gi-nourmous and you know it's good when most people in the restaurant are Chinese. Plus - you can get bubble-tea right next door! read more

Deceased, crisp, and shiny ducks radiate under a red warming light as I enter First Chinese BBQ. On my left is a small dining area with a few families tending to their feast like vultures. Their arms were flat on the table protecting their plates like prisoners in the chow hall, with one beady eye warning others to stay back. On my right is the duck, chicken, and pig head warming display case for all to witness. I thought nuclear fallout and geiger counter as I peered into the glass emanating the glistening reflection of glazed, fatty ducks hanging on metal hooks. I wondered if they knew how much their sacrifice has added to the richness of the lives of those who entered this hallowed place of avian/piggie worship. Every item I ordered was fantastic, including the lemon grass ribs, salted chicken, bbq pork and duck. Even my fickle 1.9 year old niece ravaged like a baby barbarian on duck meat pulled from the duck bone, something I would have never liked when I was her age. She eerily stared at me without blinking and kept chanting "duck, duck" when her hands and mouth were empty, besides the sticky duck grease on her fingers. She only can say maybe 8 words at most and duck was her favorite word that night. She terrified me! The ribs had a spicy lemon grass taste and the meat was plentiful on the bone. Beware of the bones in the duck and chicken meat. Portion sizes were good for the prices. This place would have received a 5 star rating, but the front desk representative was as tactful as Scrooge in a traffic jam. I almost lost my cool, but the nuclear light coming from the duck warming case put me in a trance, thankfully. Also, bring cash. Apparantly, credit card machines have yet to be invented when you walk through the doors of this place. read more

REDICULOUS!!! That's the only way to describe this place. It could be the best reason to go to Richardson...seriously. I've been back twice since I've heard about this place from my friend Nikki! You know you are in the right place for Chinese food when you walk in and you're the only round eye in the place. We had: - Peking Duck... words can't describe it. - Beef Soft Noddles... could be my last meal request - Orange beef... the perfect balance of great chinese flavoring a great beef - Some kind of chinese broccoli... good enough to make a carnivore go vegetarian - Hot and Sour Soup - the soups are enough fr 6 people for something like $6 - Combo Fried Rice ... I hate rice and I loved this dish. Couldn't eat enough. There were four of us in the group and we ordered so much food they asked us to switch to a bigger table with a lazy susan in the middle. No we aren't competitive eaters there were just so many amazing choices we couldn't make up our mind. The best part about this place is how cheap it is. Check it out today! read more

Great food at a ridiculous price and good company makes Joe a happy and full gentleman. I met up with some of my fellow yelpers at First Chinese BBQ for a UYE dinner (because I'm so sentimental I'm making my first UYE my 100th review. . .shit, now I'm getting all misty-eyed). After spending the previous week staring at the menu online trying to decide what I wanted, I quickly realized I had no clue what I wanted as I watched delicious plate after delicious plate be served to tables around us. Thankfully there were 14 of us and family style eating was the name of the game. With so many options on the menu, this is definitely the way to go. I ended up with the BBQ duck, pork and chicken dish. Cuts of all three meats served with rice and veggies for $6.50. Are you kidding me? For that price anywhere else you aren't going to get duck and more than likely not going to get more than a couple slices of chicken or pork. Not at First Chinese. The duck was incredibly flavorful and very rich. The pork had a nice smokiness to it and a little bit of a char that made it even better. I can't vouch for the chicken because it didn't make the rotation around the table back to me, but I heard good things. My other favorites that I tried were the beef flat noodle, the monster plate of baby bok choy and the szechuan chicken. Other standards like sesame chicken and orange chicken were also on the table and tasted as good as they would anywhere else. The specials on the wall were in (I'm assuming) Chinese so I have absolutely no idea what they were, but I'll assume they were fairly exotic treats. The service was pretty good, too. We had at least 3 different servers filling up our drinks at a time. Now, you're probably thinking "Sounds good, Joe, but what really makes this place so much better than other Chinese restaurants." Are you read for the answer? Are you sure? Besides it being a cash only establishment (no credit card fees for the restaurants means cheaper prices for everyone else. . .our meal for 14 including 18% tip ended up at $10 a head), IT'S BYOB. Yes, you can feel free to bring in your camouflaged tall boys of Miller High Life (nod to Katie C. and Kristen G. for that) and have a cold one with your meal. Sure you might be judged, but to be fair, it's probably going to be in a language you won't understand. . .and you'll be drunk so screw them. Make the trek to Richardson because you really don't want to miss this place. read more

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This is the best location to eat WONTON noodle soup. No lie. You can cut my dick off, if you don't believe me. JK, I don't have one. I've been eating here since I was little, the only downside to this restaurant is their soup base makes me vomit afterwards. They also have orgasmic chinese bbq ~ just make sure to watch the butcher wash his hands before he starts cutting up the meat. ^^; I've seen that guy pick his nose and stuff in his spare time. But then again, you know what they say, "Great food is only orgasmic if it has the spit, sweat, and boogers of the chef." Oh .. and they only accept cash! So remember to bring some.. or they'll make you wash the dishes. :) LOLOLOL. Highly recommended!! read more

I really hate writing bad reviews. I LIKE TO LIKE places. That's what Yelp is for - discovering great, hidden places. This place I will not go back to for these reasons: - gangster looking asian dudes smoking in the front like they owned the place (I stayed in my car until they left) - upon walking in, not friendly - doesn't accept credit cards (something I usually forgive if the cashier is nice about it) - I told them I want to dine in but they thought I was ordering to-go - rude waitress, threw my food in front of me and slammed my water on the table like I was a pig - waitress sounded like she was talking loudly about me in Chinese - beef flat noodles were way greasy - tried to be sweet when she handed over my check I really hate writing reviews like this but people just gotta know. When it's good, it's good! When it's bad, it's bad. Doesn't help that I drove 20 mins out of my way for horrible customer service. OH YEAH BTW, they had the nerve to tell me to tip!! Such horrendous treatment and they expected a tip! But just to get out of there safely was worth the $2 tip I gave them. I'm sorry First Chinese BBQ, I know y'all don't care about your customers and your flaw is that you all too often rely on your good food (I'm sure they have good food, just not good enough for me to risk coming back to taste) to have people continue eating at your establishment. But bad service can only get you so far. read more

My wife had been here and just raved about the won ton soup We had not been able to work it out until today to get back there so that I could also taste the wonderful selections on their menu. Upon entering the restaurant the dining room was packed with Asians and all kinds of wonderful looking dining selections on the tables our hopes for dining bliss were going through the roof. That is where our hopes went south really fast. We were pointed to a table for us to sit at by one of the waitresses and as busy as it was that was not so bad. It took forever ( at least 5 minutes ) for anyone to come to our table with menu's and take our drink order. After looking over the menu we decided on the won ton soup, Szechuan Chicken and what we were told was the restaurant's most popular dish, the BBQ pork and roast duck. We got our drinks and then the wait began... After about another 10 minutes we got the Szechuan chicken (sans rice to put it on ), then a different trip from our waitress brought out the won ton soup, then the bowl with our steamed rice. The won ton soup was a flavorful broth with dim sum noodles floating throughout the broth ( a portion fit for 2-3 with about 10 dumplings). I normally don't like won ton but I would go back to have this offering. The Szechuan chicken was full of meat, crisp veggies and a sauce that was among some of the best that I have ever had. Several other tables around us that came in and were seated after us were already getting different entree's and were enjoying some great looking crispy noodle dishes. We finally saw and were able to flag down our waitress and asked about our BBQ pork and roast duck that we did not have yet. She told us that it would be right out. About that time the table that sat down about 15 minutes after us got a heaping plate of BBQ pork and roast duck. By this time we had had enough of the bad service and decided to leave. After trying to find our waitress and get some to go boxes and our check we cancelled the pork and duck that I was looking forward to trying. If you are willing to overlook the slow service and what seems to be a preference for Asians then this is a great place with wonderful food but if you are a non -Asian then you might want to pass this restaurant by and go to any of the many other places in the area for similar offerings with better service. read more

Ordered half duck along with other dishes for more than $130, did not include the duck, and called I was told that they will make note (at front desk), today, i called, the lady has no knowledge of this order. Really? ! read more

This may the most vexing restaurant in Dallas. I always start with shrimp won ton soup and then the problems begin. The menu lists easily a hundred items and you will get no help from your server. There are items written on the wall, I assume in Chinese. No one will translate them and best you will get is that they are already on the menu. Today I walked past single employee , eating an employee meal at the circular table in the center of the room. There was a platter of delicious looking pork at this table as well as a sumptuous greens, tofu and pork soup. I asked the server for that dish. The server pretended ignorance. I took her to the platter so there could be no mistake about what I was trying to order. No dice, no way, not on the menu, not for sale. I surrendered for a plate of pork lo mein. I would love to go back with someone who knows Chinese food and speaks the 1st Chinese BBQ dialect. I would gladly pay for the translator's dinner. I would throw in a take-out chicken or duck. I suspect with such a food oriented, Chinese fluent guide I would discover meals like those shown on Eat Drink Man Woman. If anyone out there has these skills and does not mind dining with strangers, contact me. For the rest of the Dallas populace, enjoy your visit and do not bothering trying to stray from the menu. Star ratings do not fit. Ordering, 1 star, service 2.5 stars, food 2-4 stars. Frustration, one large martini star. read more

I'll probably get shunned for this since everyone loves this place, but it didn't rock my socks off. I thought it did at first while I was eating it, but then I got a weirdly textured piece of sesame chicken (grisly/weirdness) and that kind of ruined it for me. The fried rice was really good while I was there, but it was REALLY terrible reheated. The BBQ pork was good, but I've had better and alot of it was fatty. Over all it was ok, but I'm not a big fan. I'm still looking for my default Chinese place :( read more

Richardson, TX is home to some of the arguably best Chinese food outside of the countries more famous "China Towns." And although the types of cuisine in this area are mainly ethnic, there's as many restaurants per block as uptown Dallas, second only to the astonishing number of foot massage and acupuncture spas. But with options comes competition, including the well known Kirin Court, just a few steps down the street, and this establishment didn't measure up in either service or food. Entering the restaurant is like walking in half-way through your family's huge Thanksgiving dinner- chaotic, loud, babies crying, more people at the table than actual spots, napkins on the floor, you get the picture. There seems to be some discrepancy among the service offered to American verses Asian patriots, this is due in part to the fact that the restaurant is set-up to accommodate non-english speaking customers, which is commendable, since it's goal is to serve a large, non-english speaking community in this area. However, a smile is understood by all languages and there weren't any cast in our direction. Of the three dishes we ordered, none were notable. I'll take the blame there, goodness knows I had no idea what to order and there's only a few hundred items on the menu haha. BUT, with a more approachable waitress I could have at least asked for some suggestions. read more

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I was very very Disappointed.. In fact I try to make the best out of any bad meal, but this was terrible. The Service was BAD!!! I came in about 8pm. I think they closed at 9-930. I was the only customer there. (I dont think coming an hour before closing is too late). They treated me like they were MAD I came to eat. I wanted the roasted Duck, and Fried Rice. "You No can get Friend Rice and Duck" .. Do you sell fried Rice? "Yes" Than get me Fried Rice and Duck Please. 5 min later.. Cold Roasted Duck, and cold Fried Rice. Then she sits down to a table of about 10-12 employee's to eat dinner and never checks back on me. I was really disappointed with my meal..and my service...then... Only take cash? This is 2013.. WTF is wrong with you people? get a CC machine. read more

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE customer service. 1 STAR for the disrespectful BBQ butcher in the front. He is always rude and talks bad in Chinese. Higher management please fire him or set him straight. If you want good authentic Chinese food; go to Kirin Court less than .5mile down the street. Same price range - if not cheaper. read more

Pretty good quality chinese bbq. I've tried their roast duck, soy sauce chicken, tendons, bbq pork, cow stomachs, duck wings, pork uteri.... Hmmm, I think I've tried everything they offer at the bbq counter. They are all pretty good. Prices are reasonable. I find them charging a couple bucks cheaper than chinese grocery store. I'm so glad there is a place like this in Dallas. No need to go to California for good cantonese food. The kitchen dishes are not bad either. I had water spinach with garlic and shrimp fried rice. read more

Went there for the first time after my hair cut. We started out with 3 waitresses and they kept asking us about ordering every couple of minutes, even after our order. We ordered the roasted duck. It came to us cold. It wasn't good at all. Nobody came to check on us after we got our food. To be polite, we asked for a to-go box. We started to pay and they said cash only. Luckily I had cash and paid. I didn't leave a tip. Walking out I saw the waitresses check the table for money as they told us bye (boredly). Then a waitress actually chased us out and told us to pay tip. We were confused. They smiled and said tip wasn't included in the check, which was $17 of gross duck. I gave her a dollar. She just gave us a disgusted look, took it and walked away. My husband was mad enough he took the food back in for a refund. read more

I am a wonton soup connoisseur. I have traveled far and wide to get good wonton soup (the best yet strangely being at Banana Leaf Malaysian in Philadelphia) and I'm not talking about those thick rubbery mystery meat filled grosseries you get in Americanized Chinese places. Oh no. Paper thin delicate wrappers, succulent chunks of meaty filling, hearty marrow soaked broth and hopefully some tasty vegetables floating in there. That's what I'm on the constant lookout for, and First Chinese BBQ consistently delivers. I order the shrimp filled wonton soup (no noodles), add kai lan (Chinese broccoli) and BBQ pork. It's a hearty meal, comforting and warming, although not too heavy when it's hot outdoors (aka, every month except January in Texas). Their other dishes are pretty amazing, too- the BBQ pork/duck are fantastic over perfectly cooked white rice, beef flat noodles with black bean sauce, szechuan eggplant and crispy tofu being some of my personal favorites. I've heard it a million times, but I've never ever had a problem with the service. Definitely expect a wait at peak times and bring cash. read more

It's the small, non-descript places that usually have the best food. First Chinese BBQ fits that bill to the T as it's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall that you'd most likely miss if you didn't keep an eye out. But as soon as you walk in, you'll know you're in the right place as you'll see casting call rejects of the Aflac commercials hanging out getting a quick tan. I usually eat here once every 2 or three months as any more would cause a significant increase in belt size since everything I've tried has been delicious. The portions are family size, from the noodles to the fried rice and vegetable dishes, shareable or takehomeable, whatever your perspective. Menu #203, A-13, and 201 are what you come here for. Don't ask what they are, just come in, sit down, tell the nice lady that you're there for #203, 201, and A-13. Or don't ----if you're allergic to crab, duck, or general bbq awesomeness. Prepare for leftovers, calorie overload, and a food coma. Grab a boba tea from the place next door on your way out to help wash down the tears of joy after eating the meal you just had. You're welcome. read more

This place ruined chinese food for me...possibly forever. The service and the food was the worst we've ever had. Ordered the bbq pork and duck, combination noodles, and shrimp fried rice. The worst food we have ever eaten in our life. In fact, we only took a few bites of each. The bbq dish and the noodles were cold and hard, as in just took out from the fridge cold. The fried rice was decent but we could tell that it wasn't fresh either. As far the service, after the food was delivered, no one came to check on us. My husband literally had to go looking for a knife and condiments on nearby empty tables. They only take cash so after we got our change, the lady asked for a tip. We couldn't help but laugh out loud cos the whole experience was that pathetic. read more

This is the place where Asians go when they want good Chinese food. It's the best in Dallas. Even CNN recognized this in their article- 50 best Chinese restaurants in the United States- written this past March. I've been eating here since I was a child. The place is always filled and, oftentimes, there is a wait during dinner time. Make sure you have cash because credit cards are not accepted. Some of my favorite things to order are crispy egg noodle with beef or seafood, crispy shrimp (it is the foshizzle), Hong Kong style shrimp, sauteed water spinach, crispy chicken, and shrimp fried rice. Actually, the crispy noodle is required any time we eat here. Then, when you are done eating, you can stop by Boba Latte, right next door, and have a bubble tea for dessert. Just writing all this is making me think that First Chinese BBQ might have to be tonight's dinner. read more