Kimberly S.

I am a big fan of chinese skewers so I visited Golden Time BBQ. The value and quality is there but the flavor and grill could be better. The eggplant was not very garlicky or tasty. Additionally there is some opportunity for their buffet side dishes and cold dish areas. Our grill gave us some challenges, there were sections on it that just did not cook the food, we had to move and it was not much better at the second table. The booths seating makes it hard if you have a bigger group because you can only get in and out from one side (challenging considering it is a buffet where you get your own skewers). I would recommend the made to order skewers, the lamb was the best there. The chicken knee and beef skewers from the fridge were good too. Watch out for the marshmallows because they are massive haha The restaurant is designed like a bar, cool lights and firey displays. I would suggest adding unlimited beer or soju option for an additional price.

Michelle H.

TikTok brought me here. $29.99 for AYCE skewers?! Why not, right? They even open until late night. Cute anime decor. Nice bar type vibe. Huge menu. You can order some items through your server, but service was EXTREMELY slow. And, with the time limit of 2 hours, it was not a good idea since we waited forever for our items. I waited the entire time for pork feet, and they never brought out more. They have a frigerated area full of meat/tendon/pork/seafood skewers, a hot area with chicken nuggets/fries, fried rice, stir fry noodles, and peppered items. None of the hot items were good. Tasted old and "stale?" There is a sauce/pickled veggies area and the pork feet tray (which was empty the entire time I was there). Tiny meat skewer portions (because it probably has to be able to rotate on the grill). You can order larger skewers, but like I said it takes FOREVER to come out. Their ramen is pretty much mama noodles + veggies. Cheese corn was good. The entire experience was dampened by the fact that it felt like a sauna in there. Eating and sweating the entire time---and I don't sweat that easily. A couple of us had to go outside in the Houston heat to "cool off." How ironic is that, right? Price was good for what you get, concept was cool, but we probably will have to wait until they can figure out how to make our dining experience better (quicker food turnaround and better ventilation).

Yuanyuan F.

Good selections of food and food menu has a good variety. Also menu has some seasonal items over time. We have been here a few times and like it.

Jennifer N.

Went on New Year's for dinner. This restaurant is busy busy busy. It took about an hour wait for a party of 5. Service is a little slow because they are pretty understaffed but once things got moving, it was great. It's a busy place and right now, everything has Nezha decorations. You can order a pretty wide variety of meat items, ranging from skewers or grilled pieces. The skewers are a fun, new way to do BBQ but it also offers some more traditional routes. You can get lamb, beef, pork, chicken, bread (!), veggies, etc. They had a mix of other side dishes as well that were good, such as the pickled radish, grilled garlic eggplant, and corn cheese. It's a bit hard to determine how much food you should order and once it comes out, none of it is really labeled, so it's a bit of a guess for the meats that look similar to each other. Rotating skewers also cook much slower than just straight up grilling it, so I feel like you don't eat as much because it's just a slower process. But that's okay, you still leave feeling pretty stuffed, but not disgustingly so. The meat was good though! Chinese sauces included garlic sauce, cumin powder, and chili powder, which are not my favorite flavors, but was something unique and different compared to your usual KBBQ fare. We ended the night with roasted marshmallows, which were great and came in an original and strawberry flavor. Overall, for the price, it's a pretty fun and inexpensive experience! Come when you're feeling hungry and when you're wanting something a little different than the usual flavors of other AYCEs. Will definitely be back!

Long T.

Solid ayce Chinese skewers place in Houston... come here to get your grilled protein fix! The meats were all tasty, and the grilling to your desired cooking all left us with full bellies. Bonus, they are open super late.

Ruby D.

Well, that was...okay! Pretty full restaurant for an early Sunday dinner around 5:30~ Fun concept but it's so slow.. not the fault of the servers..I don't think? I feel like they'd do better if they had tablets installed at each table so you could order as you go. Once you get your first round of things to cook, it does move a bit quicker. We tried to order a bunch each time we ordered because there's not a rhyme or reason on how things came out The concept is unique here, but also wasn't explained really as I told him it was our first time. Some things come cooked, some things are raw, no differentiating on the menu lol. When you order, you tell them how many of each item you want, most cuts on each skewer are pretty small so keep that in mind when you're ordering. If you order any of top row on that meats section, you cook it on the grill, doesn't come in skewers. We missed quite a few dishes, just lost in the kitchen or whatever. I'm sure they're having to manage a lot. The garlic sauce on the table was yummy, you put all your used skewers into a bucket, the atmosphere is fun. I don't know if I'd go back any time soon but cool to experience.

Tiffany N.

Yay another Chinese skewer restaurant in Chinatown! We have so many Korean bbq restaurants in Houston already so I was happy to see that Golden Time BBQ was serving Chinese bbq. My boyfriend came here a few months ago during their soft opening when they were selling the skewers a la carte. We visited about a week ago and noticed that they've since transitioned to an AYCE format. It's now ~ $32 per person, which is on par with other ayce bbq spots in the area these days. As for the food everything was flavorful and tender. We especially liked their beef items! Service was alright. I would return but would try to come hungrier next time. We both felt like we did not get our money's worth. Each of us ate about 10 skewers each (they used to be under $2 per skewer when it was still a la carte).

Ray C.

Great food and ambiance! Very unique experience and I loved the variety of selection. Service is also very prompt and fast. Will definitely be back!

Alexia B.

From the moment we stepped in, the inside of the restaurant gave off a clean and very chill vibe. Tables were filled on a Sunday and everyone seemed like they were having a great time. When we sat down our waitress was super attentive and gave her suggestions that fitted our taste and then guided us to newer options. The food was amazing! Flavor was there and definitely worth visiting again. I loved the Thai pork and also the little side dishes they offered. Will come back soon!

Jacquelyn C.

Was really excited to hear that Houston finally had it's own cook yourself skewer spot, but was a little disappointed. The skewers were alright and weren't super flavorful. They also didn't have much other food options besides the skewers themselves. We did order a bowl of noodles, but it was not very flavorful or satisfying. The drinks were pretty good. Service was good and food came out in a timely manner.

Johnny D.

My friends and I tried this place while in HTX for the weekend. We wanted to switch it up from other skewer places we've been and settled on Golden Time BBQ. The ambiance of this place is dark and relaxing in a way, despite it being pretty busy. We began ordering and tried an array of things. All the food was great. The seasonings and cuts of meat were perfect. There's also additional seasonings on the table for you to use. What really stood out to me was the eel. Without a doubt, 10/10. It had such a delicate texture and flavor and was surprisingly very moist. When eaten with the rice, I felt like I was having a meal from Japan. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to someone who enjoys skewers. The only down side might be that you have to actually wait for your food to cook, but it's part of the experience. We used that time to catch up with each-other and decide what we wanted to order next. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. I think the staff make or break a restaurant, and their staff was great.

Lou C.

It was right after midnight when I drove past Golden Times BBQ 那些年 last night. I was searching for late night snacks after seeing disappointment at Dun Huang Plaza. I saw the parking lot was half filled in front of the restaurant. I thought what the hell. Let me give it a try. I remember seeing the sign few months ago as this restaurant was about to open. I was thinking about coming here. Now it's the time. Not sure if the restaurant has been officially opened or still during soft opening. There were so many things wrong at the restaurant. My plate was dirty with black dusts. I'm curious if anyone noticed besides me. I waited 20 minutes for the soup. Okay, the dough drop soup 麵疙瘩汤 is a little labor intensive to cook. But it's easier than Gnocchi. I consider it as a perfect midnight snack from northern China. I was trying to see if I could have a normal vegetarian meal with their existing menu. There's no website or online menu. Once I scanned the QR code, it goes directly to the order form for my table. I can't share the link because it's specifically for my table, unless you want to pay for mine. The interior is decorated with modern Chinese decor and a giant monitor filled up the wall. A hidden dragon head is in the ceiling. I wasn't here to pose for Instagram but I wanted to eat something to fill my tummy.

Lynn C.

It's a AYCE (all you can eat) Chinese barbecue place, they have a good selection of protein (lamb, beef, beef, chicken...) and lots of drinks including sake, soju and Asian beer. After 10pm, the price is $26.99 per person and alcohol drinks are is buy one get one free, very good deal. The service is good & very attentive. Very welcoming ambiance as well.