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We went to Gao's BBQ and crab and was super impressed. The restaurant has a small entrance from the front. They have a decent amount of space for dining. There are different specials depending when you go. How it works is you scan the QR code at the table to order your items at which the server will confirm and then bring them out to you. The website will also tell you what is or is not in stock. The server will also come by later to see if you would like to adjust the seasoning level. They have a decent variety of skewers you can order from veggies to seafood and a variety of meats. They also have noodles, rice and other dishes to order from. They make it easy compared to other skewer places where you got to cook yourself. Here the staff cooks the skewers, so all you have to do is dine and enjoy. On the tables the have a small warming box to keep your skewers warm as you dine. We liked the standard seasoning and spice level they had for the skewers. The seasoning had lots of cumin. We also got the Dan Dan noodles which were served cold and had a good kick to the flavor. For us we thought the heat level of the spice was the right level. It also has cilantro, peanuts, cucumbers and spices. We also got a fried rice which was also very enjoyable. The service we got from the staff was top notch. We will be back again in the future.
Really excellent place, it's a shame the entrance is so hidden!!! If you're coming here for the first time look for kpop hair salon and show mini hot pot and it's located between those two. the quality of all the food here is so above average, we ordered 10+ items and they were all good so it's somewhere you can take friends and not have to worry about them not liking anything they order.
Only from 4pm to 2am from Mondays to Fridays and noon to 2am on weekends. The 4pm-630pm happy hour specials are worth a try, they had Wagyu beef and lamb skewers for half price! Both were cooked to perfection with a hint of wood fired char that gave it a nice kick of flavor. We also tried the garlic fresh crawfish and it hit the spot with corn and potatoes. The inside is quite cozy with great service and they provided us with plastic gloves/bibs for the seafood. Overall, the experience was nice and quite tasty, you order by scanning the QR code on the table. I will have to come back to try the crab and other seafood, It is nice to find a place like this that will be open even until 2am!
Great spot with great ambience and live music. Definitely feels like an authentic Chinese late night BBQ spot, and the deals are really good. What really surprised me is that they have $1 beers, and if you spend $20 you can get unlimited $4 Korean cold noodles. It's a full sized portion that would easily cost around $20 elsewhere in the city. The meat sticks were decent and the seafood combo was okay. The lobster didn't seem too fresh or might have been overcooked since the meat was sticking to the shell, but the snow crab legs were fine. What really stood out was the garlic butter sauce, we even ordered extra rice just to eat with it. The seafood combo also comes with a bunch of appetizers, meat sticks, and even a main dish. We got the northern style cold dan dan noodles, which had peanuts, cucumbers, and fried soybeans instead of the usual meat and peanut sauce. It was so good we ended up ordering a second one for the table. The sauce was refreshing, a little sour and savory, and went really well with the heavier meats and seafood. The only issue was the speed of service. It took a while between each round, and we would finish everything and just be sitting there waiting with nothing to eat in between.
Skewers here were extremely good, and Happy Hour prices are really good. Finally found a place with kebabs as good as we used to get in Toronto. Came on a weekend lunch and it was about half full. The happy hour is now limited to lamb kebabs ($1) and wagyu beef (2). We figured that the lamb ones would be tiny given the price, but they were actually quite large. Meat was really flavorful, although a bit fatty. Can't complain given the price though. Wagyu beef was also good, although I did prefer the lamb. The other dishes were great too. Got a variety of skewers. Also ordered a curry squid dish, which was my least favorite as it was fairly salty. So will likely stick to skewers next time. The boba drinks are huge too, and also priced reasonably. Will definitely return next time I'm in Flushing!
What a gem here in Flushing! Their chuan'er (串兒/烤串) are incredible, with really high-quality meat on the skewers, barbecued to perfection. The service is wonderful, too! They have a happy hour until 6:30 PM with $2 wagyu and $1 premium lamb skewers, both are incredibly tasty. The Korean cold noodles were a surprise hit--so refreshing and delicious. A must-try spot!
We made a reservation for an early dinner for 5 people. Not sure if they take reservations on the weekends during the dinner rush. They have Happy Hour specials, so expect the restaurant to fill up during the dinner rush. You order with a QR code, which is specific to your table. If you have any questions, the staff is there to help, though they seem to mostly speak Chinese. They do double check your order after you submit it. There are seasonings, sunflower seeds and napkins on the table. They bring out gloves if you're going to get your hands dirty. We came for the Happy Hour Special, which is daily from Open - 6:30 PM: $1 Lamb Skewers (normally $3.99) and $2 Wagyu Skewers (normally $4.25). They also have a Mon - Thurs Special from 6:30 PM - Close with a $20+ order: $3.99 Yanbian Cold Noodles with unlimited refills. There is also a Monthly(?) Special Dish, which is a discounted dish. For us, it was the Signature Wok-Fried Jumbo Shrimp ($9.99, normally $23.50), which we did order. The Lamb and Wagyu skewers were tender and well worth their pricing. Definitely make it for the Happy Hour Special and load up on these skewers. Besides the specials, we got a variety of skewers to try: -Pork: I wish it was a chunkier cut, but pretty good if you want pork -Bacon Enoki: must try, the right ratio of bacon and enoki -Green Bean: needed some more greens and this grills up nicely *I didn't try the below, as only a couple of us wanted to try these and we didn't want to over-order: -BBQ Corn -Taiwanese Style Sausage -Chicken Gizzard Besides the skewers, we got a variety of dishes: -Signature Wok-Fried Jumbo Shrimp: great portion size for the price. Very flavorful and fresh. It does come shell on, so it can be a bit of a mess to eat (unless you like eating the shell). -Smashed Cucumber: Mostly garlicy, would be nice if it was spicy, though I suppose you can add in the seasoning from the table. -BBQ King Eggplant: Also garlicy, eggplant is cooked well -TieLing Dan Dan Noodle: great bouncy noodles, a little too soupy for my liking, but still decent flavor -Snow Crab Combo with the 13 Spice Blend (Boil): very flavorful. there is a decent variety of seafood in here. the snow crab was just ok though, on the smaller side. Overall, a pretty good skewer spot, especially for the Happy Hour special. Next time, I will mostly get skewers!
Dinner with Yelp friends is always a fun time! And with communal food like BBQ skewers at Gao's just adds to the fun. Thanks to Sharon T. for cooking up this last minute meetup in Flushing. I had been wanting to try Gao's for a while and we made an early weekend dinner of it. It's just a few doors down from Macy's on Roosevelt Ave with just a doorway that leads down a hallway back into the restaurant. Don't go into the hot pot place in the front. It's funny that the hot pot place's sign covers up Gao's sign, making it kind of like a hidden back-alley illicit speakeasy where you need to say a password into an eye slot in the door. I'm glad that Sam Y. was able to get cel service this far back from the street to access the QR code menu to order because I got nada. And because we came in before 6:30pm, we were able to order happy hour specials like $1 Lamb and $2 Wagyu skewers, which we loaded up on. I don't know how Wagyu the beef was, but they were pretty tender. They could have been from Joe's Wagyu and I wouldn't have cared. Anything that can be poked through with a bamboo stick and thrown across a flame is fair game. String beans, corn on the cob, sliced pork belly, more beef & more lamb. I was the only one to order a grilled Taiwanese sausage. It was big & quite good (did she say that?). The skewers kept coming to be thrown across the votive candle box to keep warm. A big plate of Spicy Shrimp arrived and that kept us busy peeling shells and sucking shrimp heads, while trying to tolerate the chili peppers. A plate of Smashed Pickled Cucumbers that Mike liked kept the heat in check. Then the Snow Crab cluster boil with more shrimp and sausage & potatoes came. It was with the deadly 13 spice sauce and it just piled on the heat. The servers kept refilling the water carafe, but what I really needed was a firehose. Another tasty dish was the Grilled Garlic & Miso Eggplant, which I divvied up. Sharon liked the Dan Dan Noodles, but me, not so much. I'll stick to the meat and grilled stuff. It was a very satisfying meal that I would do again in a second. All the better because it was shared with good friends. Plus it was not too hard on the wallet, which I can really appreciate.
For my first review of 2026, I'd like to highlight Gao's BBQ & Crab in Downtown Flushing! This review is long overdue! I went to Gao's about a month ago and have been jonesing to go back! Take advantage of their Happy Hour Specials: Available everyday, from opening until 6:30pm These are the items we had (shared by 2 ppl): - Complimentary Sunflower Seeds - 8 Wagyu Beef Skewers ($2 each...normally $4.25). These were perfection. The meat was so tender and just melted in your mouth. - 8 Xinjiang Lamb Skewers ($1 each...normally $3.75). These skewers were not as meaty as the Wagyu skewers but they were just as delicious. I mean for $1 per skewers, you really can't beat that! - Chef's Special Shrimp ($9.99...normally $25). This was a generous portion of a dozen large prawns. Excellent dish and a must order! Absolutely delicious. But be warned: these come with the shells still on. I actually ate the shells along with the prawns. - Special Cold Noodle $3.99 (avail Mon -Thur, after 6:30pm). Another great dish! This was also a very large portion, and came in a cold soup. So tasty and went well with all our other dishes. *** Don't forget to add the dry spices that are available in the shakers at the table. The dry cumin and spicy seasonings made these skewers come alive. Just delicious. This entire meal came out to just $38 (before tax/tip)....what a bargain! We definitely took advantage of the Happy Hour Specials and the other Specials they offered! Note that they have a huge menu with a nice variety of skewers and seafoods. We "only" tried the above items but Gao's has so much more to offer. I look forward to a return visit to try other dishes and repeat some of the items we already had. Hospitality and customer service were excellent! They really took the time to explain all the specials available, as well as their entire menu options. Great atmosphere! * Free parking in the rear after 6:30pm
We hit this place up for their happy hour special. Currently they offer $1 lamb skewers and $2 Wagyu skewers - load up on these and be happy. We did manage to try other dishes. There was $9.99 special on BBQ Shrimp - they came with the heads on and you need to peel them yourself. Good thing they provide gloves. We got one of the crab boils, but I would probably pass on this. I must say though that the 13 spice blend was the way to go - it was spicy and a good Sichuan peppercorn flavor that I really enjoyed. Don't sleep on the bacon wrapped enoki skewers - they might have been one of my favorite of the night. The Dan Dan noodles were solid - the bowl was large enough the share. I saw they have a $3.99 unlimited cold noodle special weeknights (Mon to Thur) after 6:30pm, but you also need to order $20 additional items. Everything I put in my mouth here was seasoned extremely well and everything served was quality. The service is very attentive - the staff greets you with a cheer as you walk through the door. They also change out your plates often and provide plenty of napkins. On the table there are shakers of delicious seasonings to add even more flavor to your dishes.
There seems to be a hotpot on every corner in Flushing. So we decided to shake things up and try a BBQ and seafood boil. We wandered into Gao's BBQ & Crab. Ambience - dimly lit, pub like feel. There was live music tonight. The seating is a little cramped and you have to order off a phone app via a QR code. Food - we ordered: Crab legs cooked in a heavy Cajun type buttery seasoning. It was very flavorful, but overpowered the natural flavor of the snow crab legs. 4/5 Grilled Oysters - fresh grilled oysters with chopped garlic. While definitely fresh, the flavor was meh. 3/5 Skewered meats - essentially the same skewers you would get from the street carts. 4/5 TL/DR: if you are in the mood to hang out with some friends over some live music, meat skewers and crabs, Gao's should be on your list.
Came here with friends hungry for skewers and this place delivered! Service is really fast. There was someone playing acoustic singing English/Chinese songs in the back - so nice! The skewers themselves were so good! Some a little fattier than others. Overall, liked most of everything! We all want to come back. My favorites are the following: Lamb - especially the big lamb is more tender, not as fatty but the 2nd time I went is was a bit fattier which was unfortunate Intestine with garlic Okra Green bean - underrated and sooo good! Fish cake Pepper beef Beef tongue
Opens very late if you are looking for skewers. They also offer dishes. This place is mainly self order. There is also karaoke as well. read more
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5 months ago
I've been wanting to try the skewers here and finally was able to. The wait was short and the service is attentive. The ambiance is amazing and relaxing! Great staff! read more
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I came here late one evening and had a good time with friends! This late-night Chinese skewers spot is casual, lively, and a nice ambient interior. The service is pretty quick and nice! I got their stir-fried squid, beef skewers, and corn! Everything was pretty good and I liked the seasoning that the skewers came with. Would definitely come back again! read more
10 months ago
For my 100th review I choose to do Gao's. Yay!!!! It's a little hole in the wall right off Main Street and is open until 3 am daily. Just get there before 1:30 am otherwise they might close their kitchen. Skewers are affordable and pretty flavorful, just might not fill you up so might want to get one of their noodle dishes or some kind of carbs. Something is to be said about the dedication to kernel every piece of corn into a skewer kudos to the staff. 4/5 Lamb skewers are the best thing to order here... not too gamey and have a solid flavor 3/5 beef fat skewers, they are hard to chew and usually overcooked. 5/5 corn skewers are amazing Don't forget to check in via yelp for a free drink. Best part is the people watching, watching drunk dudes slurred their words to their partner or try to karaoke on the stage is free entertainment while you eat. read more
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The best Chinese bbq skewers spot that I've visited in the city. Although service can be a bit backed up, the food is so good... it's worth the wait. Some of my favorite menu items have to be their eggplant, seafood boil, chicken skin skewer, big lamb skewer, shrimp skewer, corn skewer, pepper beef skewer, and Dan Dan noodles. All the skewers were barbequed to perfection. Nothing was overcooked or undercooked. Somehow they manage to get all the meat tender and juicy...except for the chicken skin which is meant to be crispy AF. Writing this honestly has me craving all of it! The seafood boil was smaller than I thought it'd be but it was still enough for my table. It comes with sausage so I asked for without due to not eating pork and they were able to make the accommodation for me. A big plus for me is that kids are given a free kids meal. It has fries, chicken tenders, and a Yakult. My kid was too tired to eat it though. Lol. We did arrive late at night... BTW they have boba here. That is so clutch. I've been conditioned to crave boba after a meal like this. So it was great that it was readily available here. My only thing is that I ordered the drink with the fire... I felt like the fire didn't really add much to it... I could have done without the fire theatrics. It was a really good cocktail without the theatrics!! :) read more
Great food and service. The service is fast and quick. Menu is easy to understand and order. There is a QR code in the table. Kids get a kids meal for free. read more
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Delicious skewers in an ambiently lit camping-style decor area. Live singing and music made the eating experience combined with complimentary sunflower seeds made it feel like a casual, chill camping experience. Quick and friendly service, perfect for a beer or chilled beverage. Definitely want to come back for their after 10PM deal for beer towers (~$10) and beer. Chicken skin skewers - delicious, umami, and flavorful. Hit perfectly with an extra dash of cumin! Chicken gizzard skewers - large pieces, however texture was so perfectly chewy Lamb skewers - always a must get at a skewer spot. Perfectly done. Cucumber salad - very garlicky, sweet and savoury. read more
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4 months ago
Very good crawfish and skewers place in flushing. Good happy hour deals as well. 2nd time back and won't be last! read more
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2 months ago
the skewers were fatty and flavorful. The crawfish was full of meat and the sauce was goes well with it. read more
5 months ago
Ordered food via Grubhub at 6:40pm but Gao's canceled my ordered minutes before it was supposed to be delivered. Why not cancel it when the order was first made if you can't handle order volume? Also there were two different explanations so yeah won't ever waste my time to order from them again. Now, they can forget any business from me in person. read more
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5 months ago
First time to try this restaurant and it didn't disappoint! Great selections of grilled skewers, and wonderful shrimp dish! Service was prompt and attentive! Will definitely be back and try their other dishes! read more
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1 year ago
We walked in for Saturday lunch. You order on your phone, and the server will come to double check that everything is correct. It may take a bit to load. Servers primarily speak Mandarin. The seasoning on the meat was delicious for the skewers and Cajun seafood boil. They keep the skewers warm. The seafood boil may take about half an hour or so to make. The garlic cucumber salad was tasty. They offer bibs and gloves. I wish they didn't use one-time use cutlery and plates for sustainability. read more
1 year ago
Did not expect this place to be this good. The entrance is a little hard to find. The staff is so so kind. Food is delish / although on the saltier side. Will definitely be coming back. read more
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We came for the BBQ skewers, not the seafood boil. I really liked the beef/lamb skewers, chicken heart, roasted eggplant, and the fried rice was a surprising love!! You order through mobile QR code and the food arrives pretty quickly. They do offer free beverages/beer/$5 off for reviews or tags on different platforms. read more
**I share food recs/prices in a list below, if you want to skip ahead my yapping of the general experience** I visited Gao's Crab & Kabob with friends on a Sunday night, and I was impressed! It was a really fun meal! It's nicely decorated for the holidays, and there are multiple TV's throughout the restaurant broadcasting the same screen as the large screen in the main dining room. We didn't stay for Karaoke but apparently there's karaoke starting at 8pm Fri-Sun, so that's where the TV's really come into play! They were playing pretty good music throughout and contributed party vibes to our dinner. The menu is extensive, and they have so many types of foods whatever you're in the mood for: fried foods, grilled foods, cold and hot dishes, skewers, and seafood boil. They also have bubble teas?!?! which were actually delish. We tried the seafood boil which was quite good. The seasoning is yum and was great for dipping some of the skewers too if we wanted to mix up flavor! I've never been here before, so I didn't know what to expect. The skewers were grilled/cooked in the kitchen and brought out as soon as they were ready and left on the heated platform at our table. I like this because they come out fresh, but also there's no strong bbq or smokey smells left at your clothes like KBBQ or other. Throughout the night we had 2 servers and talked to the host who walked us through how to order on the menu. Everyone we interacted with were really nice and had such great service. They provide paper plates and wooden chopsticks, but I can see why this is needed, because the server came by multiple times offering clean plates. Given we had foods like seafood boil and the noodles, it was nice to have new plates and chopsticks! They also have a pitcher of lemon infused water, and the server refilled it unprompted when they saw it was getting empty. Seriously didn't have to ask the servers anything throughout the night because everything was already taken care of! The table has everything you need for the seafood boil, which all came in handy later: crab claw cracker, gloves, and scissors. There is a container at the corner of the table to put all your used skewers so it doesn't take up room on the table, and the staff takes them throughout the night. We tried a ton of foods, so I'll just shared some honorable mentions of the night... Skewers: - Beef Tongue $3.50 - I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I did, but this was my favorite skewer! - Pepper beef $3.75 - 3 beef pieces along with pepper and onion on skewer. Very juicy - Corn kernels $7.50 - comes with 10 skewers. An easy skewer to share amongst a larger party, and tasted great. - Mini chicken skin $8.00 - comes with 10. So crispy and good - For veggies the BBQ Okra $4 and Green Beans $8 were yum. You get a ton of Okra for the $4 (you get 2 skewers and each come with 4 pieces). Other: - BBQ Enoki Mushroom - $8.00 MY FAVE! If we hadn't ordered as much food I would have ordered a second one. - Snow Crab Combo $36.00 - It came with 1/2 lb Shrimp (headless); 1 Corn+1 Potato+1 Egg+ 1 Sausage. You can choose the seasoning and whether you want spicy or not - we chose the Homemade Cajun Style; No Spicy. - TieLing DanDan $13.99 - (this wasn't my favorite dandan noodle I've ever had, but it was a great dish to accompany the other foods) - Golden Bun (6) $7.99 - these were lightly fried and coated with a sugar glaze. Delicious, and I'm glad it came at the end because it was a perfect dessert that ended the meal! - Drinks were $6.50. We didn't get toppings, but the Strawberry Lemonade and Jasmine Passionfruit Tea were actually amazing. Very very sweet, but it helped as a palate cleanser with the savory foods. Notes: I wish there were a more transparent menu available, because I searched everywhere for one on Yelp etc. It's because their menus, given the nature of the ordering system, are via a QR code at your table in the restaurant where they have the prices and all the menu items (which are a LOT!) Because of this, I wrote the prices of each of the items we ordered for transparency on this review, so I hope it helps! Also upon arriving at the location at 6pm (it was already dark out), I first thought Gao's was closed because I first just saw closed rolling gate. It's because the Gao entrance is one regular sized door, and once you walk through the entrance you walk down a hallway to the main dining area. The rolling gate was that of a separate business. Still confused me and maybe they can have a better signage indicating Gao's location and whether or not it's open so they have more walk-in business! My friends were STUFFED by the end of the night and had a great meal at Gao's. I'd come again for a festive night to share a lot of food with friends, and would be fun to dine at a later time so we can partake in the Karaoke activities! read more
3 months ago
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7 months ago
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This is a fantastic place to go if you are craving some late night snacks or for a causal hangout. They primarily feature traditional Chinese skewers and seafood (both Chinese and Cajun styles). We tried an assortment of their skewers, including the beef, cauliflower, king oyster mushroom, and fish tofu. All were delicious and I loved the seasoning they used. Service was a bit slow as they were very busy when we went. Though they do provide you a serving of sunflower seeds to eat while waiting for the food to come out. read more
3 months ago
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1st time here. Been wanting to go since it opened. Took me forever to order since the menu doesn't state the ingredients for any of the dishes. BEWARE: Stick tofu is actually STINKY tofu. Wish it stated that on the menu, wouldn't have gotten it. Idg how stinky tofu smells like urine & idg how ppl eat it. It smells repulsive. Once seated, they give a pitcher of lemon mint water & a bowl of sunflower seeds. We got: fries ($5.50), stick tofu aka STINKY tofu ($4), bbq squid ($2.50), big beef w fat ($5.50), pepper beef ($3.75), chicken skewer ($4.50), bbq grilled clams ($13), potato fried rice ($13), grilled garlic mussels ($10), king oyster mushroom ($3.50). We liked everything except the stinky tofu (1/5) & the bbq grilled clams (2/5). The latter was very bland compared to everything else. There was no bbq flavor whatsoever. The clams weren't evenly seasoned either. I was told it tastes better spicy, the dish originally contains spice but since I asked for no spice, it was bland. I asked for no spice in everything I ordered, but the squid was still spicy. A dish should have flavor even w/o chili pepper spice imo. The fries (4/5) wuda been perfect if they reduced the salt by 50%. They were perfectly crisp & seasoned otherwise. The bbq squid (4/5) was so good, even tho it was spicy. I just wish it was bit less rubbery, the less chewing, the better. I didn't try the beef or chicken but my friend liked it. I liked the potato fried rice (3/5). Just wish there were other veggies in it. It has a soy sauce flavor. The grilled garlic mussels (4/5) were good, very garlicky. The king oyster mushroom (4/5) was kinda crispy (exterior) which I enjoyed. The downside is, the food upset my stomach. I can't point out what exactly caused it, but it happens often with Asian food (with food in general), even with the Asian flavored Lays. read more
Ambiance was cute. They had Halloween decorations up and some of them did scare me. Service was soooo slow though. We came on a Saturday afternoon and I think that our server was also the cook because I never saw any other workers. I get that we had 10 people so I understand if it took a while but we were there for 2+ hours. Only perks is that they do have a karaoke stage so if you don't have stage fright. You can go up and sing so that might make the waiting feel less long. They also have perks like if you check in on certain apps, you can get $5 off or a free drink. The flavor of the food was pretty decent but I would probably not come back unless I had ALOT of time and I wanted to sing. read more
3 months ago
Very good food and great value! The shrimp is incredibly fresh--highly recommend trying it! read more
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This restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. When we arrived it looked closed but it wasn't. I was grateful that it was open and boy were we happy. It's narrow in front when you walk in! They greeted us and very polite and friendly. They brought us to our table where they had a live singer which was cool. We scan the QR code and brought us to the menu which was a lot to choose from. We ended up getting a seafood boil each crab legs and shrimp, grilled pork, bacon, pepper beef, chicken and the lamb kebabs were so flavorful. Also, order the egg noodles and prawn kebab. Everything was quality, fresh and so flavorful. The staff Vanessa was very polite, friendly and super helpful. I will definitely come back here many more times. read more
7 months ago
The food here tasted good and fresh. The atmosphere was a bit chaos. The service was also good. read more
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2 months ago
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1 year ago
$1 lamb skewers? this is certainly an unbeatable deal that you can't miss, happening during happy hour mon - fri from open - 6:30pm if you're in flushing and craving bold, smoky flavors, this is the spot to hit. grilled over charcoal and seasoned with spices like cumin and chili, these skewers offer a perfect balance of savory and spicy. the menu also provides a wide variety such as lamb, beef, intestines, chicken gizzard, squid tentacles, corn, sweet potato, and many more. along with cajun-style seafood boils and other main dishes such as their dan dan noodles, which were surprisingly light and refreshing. Service was seamless with its online ordering and they made sure I was enjoying my meal and that I received everything I ordered. They also play korean pop music and has dim lighting but it adds to the ambiance. It is very laid back and solid spot! Gao's BBQ & Crab is a solid move if you're also hungry after hours, staying open well past midnight till 3 or 5am (depending on the day). read more
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11 months ago
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My friends and I have seen Gao's Crab time and time again from TikTok and finally decided to give it a try. One of the reasons why we were so excited about this place was first, the food range and second, how late they were opened until making it a perfect late night spot if we liked it! However, we did enjoy the food the price point makes it hard to justify. The interior of Gaos crab is as you would expect any other seafood boil restaurant, pretty standard, nothing really stands out about the interior nor the service offered here. However, there was a live performance at the time we came, so that was a cool addition to the experience! The food was good and everything was very well seasoned however we found that the price point might not have been worth everything. The portions were standard for the hefty prices we were paying and it definitely seemed to be more expensive than other places, especially the skewers. I was a little shocked because I hadn't expected skewers to be that expensive especially in Flushing where we can find it at any corner. So while we did enjoy everything we ordered, we were a bit startled. Overall, Gaos crab would be a good place to go if you don't mind splurging a little more, but there's definitely cheaper places with probably same standards of quality. read more
9 months ago
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Alan C.
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My first time here and I have to say this is such a cool place to hang out and have a meal. You can easily go heavy or light depending on your mood. Super easy to order and menu is available in English as well as Chinese. My waitress was super patient and took a few minutes to explain things to me as she can probably tell I was a newbie. A very chill vibe with TV having the latest Asian pop videos playing. I was by myself and really enjoyed myself. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable and welcome. read more
You can easily find all types of Chinese cuisines in Flushing. We have never had Northeastern barbecue before, and decided to give Gao's BBQ a shot. It has six locations across the US and receives good reviews on Google and social media. Their menu is extensive, tempting you to try out everything. You are guaranteed to eat like a horse. The service is also attentive throughout the meal. ＊Snowcrab Combo** The seafood boil is very garlicky, as every ingredient fully absorbs the garlic sauce. There is a giant snow crab, half pound of shrimps, potato, corn, sausage and egg. You have to be very patient to remove the shell, but it's worth the efforts. ＊Tie Ling Dandan Noodle** My first time having Northern style dan dan noodle. It is served cold, topped with peanuts, chili flakes, sliced cucumber and cilantro. 100% slurp-worthy. It is also not as spicy as I expected, so don't be scared by the chili flakes. ＊BBQ Skewers The skewers are seasoned with many spices like cumin and sizzling with flavors. My favorites are Beef Tongue, Corn Kernels, Pork Belly and Pepper Beef! ＊Fried Milk Cube* These sweet bites are so addicitve, especially when you dip it into condensed milk! I love how soft and jiggle the milk custard is, while the crust remains hot and crispy. ＊Soy Sauce Fried Rice They have some rice and noodles to satisfy your cravings for carbs. You can totally add your skewer meat as toppings like what we did. ＊Grilled Garlic Enoki Mushroom Order this if you like garlicky food. I wish I tried the grilled eggplant but it was sold out. ＊Pineapple Juice Didn't expect the pineapple juice would come in a whole jar! It is more like a slushie. Very refreshing. read more
1 month ago
I checked this spot out in Flushing and the interior had a laid back casual vibe with music playing. We ordered the lamb and beef skewers however, the beef skewers were surprisingly thin and there wasn't much on the stick. The seafood was super flavorful and the marinade was super good however, we did think the portion was small. The cold noodle dish had peanut, cucumber, and pepper flakes and was super good with the sauce. The staff was also super nice and refilled our sunflower seeds and there was a 5$ discount for sharing them on WeChat. read more
10 months ago
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Alan C.
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1 year ago
Great vibe and great food . Love the food and place . Came with my sister . Best place to eat the bbq and seafood skewers read more
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Alan C.
Thank you, We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with…
8 months ago
The food was soooo yummy and we love the skewers! We got the seafood boil and it came out steaming! read more
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Alan C.
Thank you, We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with…
6 months ago
I'm so happy! I found a good barbecue restaurant, fresh and delicious The quantity is very large, the meat skewers are very large, the secret dipping sauce, praise, praise, I recommend everyone to taste it, everyone's taste is different, and I like it very much. Parking is also quite convenient. It will be a regular customer here. read more
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136-72 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing, NY 11354
Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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