I love to get lamb skewers and I think this is the only restaurant down in San Diego where you could cook at the table. I love the experience. The space is pretty small but well lit and clean. We were mainly helped out by the tall male server who made some good recommendations. The sweet and sour pork was also delicious! I will definitely be back to try more of their cooked foods! read more

We took a friend to Hongyuan Kebab for his birthday on a Saturday afternoon and had a great experience. A quick heads-up: the parking lot is fairly small and shared with several other restaurants, but there is street parking and a nearby parking garage, so finding a spot wasn't too difficult. The service was fast, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. We made a reservation in advance, but it wasn't necessary during our visit. Most importantly, the food was fresh and delicious. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well-prepared, and served quickly. The portions were generous, and you definitely get a lot of food for your money. Overall, Hongyuan Kebab offers great food, excellent service, and hearty portions at a reasonable price. read more

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1 star for the service. There were 3 tables available but they didn't seat us till 10 minutes later. There were some newspapers on the floor near the table. The server said don't sit at the corner; It is wet. After we ordered our food and the server brought out our food I started noticing liquid dripping down from above the table splashing onto our food. I asked the server what that liquid was. He said it's the liquid from the AC. I asked if I could move to one of the other 2 available table. The server grumpily agreed. He simply walked away and didn't help us move. We had to move our food and drink by ourselves. When we finally settled at our new table, the server came over to help us fix our grill but accidentally poked me on my arm with the pointy grill stick. The kabab was actually very good. I love the bun with condense milk. The spicy lamb and beef rib kabobs were very good. The cold noodle and sweet sour chicken were also very good. The broth for the cold noodle was just right. The fried chicken was light and crispy. 5 stars for the food. Averaging out to 3 stars. read more

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We came here for lunch after church. There was a kiosk to put your name on the list. Inside was not very big so we were concerned that the wait would be long. It wasn't too bad. We had a 10 minute wait. Once we sat down we could order off the kiosk at the table. At the table there was a special grill that spins skewers over a charcoal grill. We ordered beef, spicy beef, and spicy lamb skewers. We also got a beef fried rice and braised pork belly entrees. The skewers came immediately. They placed the skewers in the contraption and we watched them roll it over the fire. The braised pork belly came next with bok choi. It was tender and fatty. The beef fried rice was a pretty large portion. The beef was not hamburger or small strips of meat but whole chunks of roast beef. They were attentive and helpful. read more

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What a fun dining experience. We were seated right when they opened up a 5pm. Small and cozy atmosphere. Booths seating and chairs. Our server was very attentive and explained how to order and cook our food. Skewers were flavorful, do yourself a favor and order the cucumber dish. It's adds a nice touch to all the meat and saltiness from the skewers. read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Spicy beef skewers, beef with mushrooms, chicken and shrimp fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

First off, if you know convoy, parking... lol. It's in the lot where the yu darvish mural is/was. I'm not sure if the mural is still there, I wasn't paying attention. Anyway, service is great. They're super attentive and accommodating. Place is very clean, and food was amazing! I recommend when you put in an order, you get some type of main dish so you can eat that while your kebab is on the grill. We got the sautéed on choy, beef fried rice, and braised pork ribs. I don't think I enjoyed eating the braised pork ribs in public, because the bones were kind of hard to eat around. But they were really good flavor wise. But I'm sure many people enjoy this dish. Highly recommend the sautéed on choy!!! So good! Fried rice was great as well. For kebabs, we got the spicy beef, rib finger, pork belly, chicken and gizzards. Take note of the yellow dot on the menu, they cook those for you and they serve it ready to eat. The spicy beef took out my friend, lol he was crying. It definitely has a kick, but not a lasting kick. Overall, this place knocked it out of the park. I've found a new go to place. Super worth it to find parking to get to here! I highly recommend this place. Thank you to the employees for their incredible service, I'll definitely be back! read more

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Okay so my friends and I were on the hunt for somewhere new to try in the Convoy area and I had seen a reel of this place on IG and we all got so hyped about it. And let me tell you it did NOT disappoint!! We're all huge kbbq fans so getting to grill skewers right in front of us was such a fun new experience. We basically went crazy and ordered almost everything on the menu lol. The pork belly was so good and we also got the spicy beef, chicken gizzard, octopus, pork intestines, beef intestines and mushroom wrapped pork belly. We were lowkey worried we ordered too much but then ended up ordering even more because everything was just that good!! We also got some string beans and cucumbers for our veggies and a big bowl of spicy noodle soup which was so good. They even threw in some free side dishes which was such a nice touch. Our servers were awesome and super attentive too, they kept an eye on our skewers to make sure nothing got overcooked or caught on fire haha. The vibe inside was really fun too! Plenty of tables and chairs so there was enough room for our group and they had some upbeat music playing in the background. Honestly such a fun spot and I would 100% come back. Just a heads up though, parking can get pretty rough especially on busy weekends so try to get there early!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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This is actually one of the more popular new-style Korean skewers spots on Convoy lately. They use an automatic rotating skewer grill, so you don't have to flip anything yourself--it's super convenient and fast. The skewers are kind of a mix between Xinjiang-style lamb skewers and Korean BBQ. It's a great spot for late-night eats, drinks, or hanging out with friends. Recommended items: lamb skewers, beef skewers, pork belly, enoki mushroom wrapped in pork, and cold noodles. Expect to spend $50 per person for a normal meal, so it's a bit pricier than a typical skewer place. Parking right in front is also really difficult, so it's better to avoid peak meal times if you can. read more

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First time here and it was a cool experience. I liked cooking the skewers in front of you. The food was ok, I felt like the meat needed more seasoning on it. Service was fast and friendly. A lot of seating inside. If you ever need to hit your protein intake, I would defiantly recommend! read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

I came with a big group of 8 to celebrate two of our friends' birthdays, and we came hungry! One note is that it has to be on your actual birthday day for the birthday person to receive a free meal. We ordered a huge assortment of food. Some standouts were the pork belly skewers, pork belly with mushroom skewers, and the beef finger meat skewers. The pork skewers come to your table already perfectly cooked which we love. The other skewers have to be placed on the auto rotating racks. While the skewers were tasty, they were pricier than other auto rotating skewer restaurants that I've been to. The most bang for your buck dishes are the signature dishes and the main dishes. The braided pork belly came with a bed of bok choy. We also got both the shrimp fried rice and the beef fried rice. If you only pick one, I'd recommend the beef fried rice because it had a pretty decent amount of meat. The green beans and cucumber salad were both salad. The service was good overall, but there were times when we had to flag them down for service. All in all, this is a solid place for skewers and other Chinese dishes. read more

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I love anything on a skewer cooked over an open flame. After wandering around Convoy for 20 minutes trying to decide what I wanted, we landed on Hongyuan Kebab. Parking was exactly what you'd expect on Convoy. A mess. This might actually be one of the worst lots because it's so limited and if you do find a spot you'll probably have to do a three point turn just to get out. We got lucky and snagged a spot right when someone left. It felt like winning the lottery. We were greeted and seated right away. Each table has a self rotating grill which was honestly pretty entertaining. They brought out a metal pitcher of water and these massive menus. One side is packed with skewers and the other has signature dishes, cold dishes, and mains. I didn't want to break the bank on a random Tuesday so we kept it simple. For $13.99 you get 5 beef skewers. We ordered two orders of the spicy beef skewers so 10 total. I also got the cold noodle because I wanted something refreshing and of course an order of corn since I love corn. The corn was $3.99 per skewer. Everything came out quickly. The waiter placed the skewers and corn onto the rotating grill for us. Once the fat started dripping and flames came up, another staff member stepped in and finished cooking them, then moved everything to the top rack to stay warm. It was a fun experience to watch. Spicy Beef Skewers Respectfully, why did this feel like torture. I love spice but this felt like the skewers were rolled in straight chili seeds. The spice level is easily an 8 out of 10. A warning on the menu would be helpful because this was serious heat. I was even more irritated when I realized it came out to about $3 per skewer after tax. I did like the soy based sauce in the middle of their sauce tray though. That helped balance it a bit. Cold Noodle This was the best item we ordered and the only one that felt properly priced. The portion was big enough to share and actually filled us up. The broth came out icy cold almost slushy which I loved. It was savory and refreshing. There were chewy buckwheat noodles, sliced cucumbers, and thin slices of beef. I've had versions served with Korean pear before but this seemed like apple. Maybe a honeycrisp apple? I just wish they gave a little more beef. Corn I was expecting juicy roasted corn but it turned out to be a waxy corn variety. That explains the $4 price but the texture just was not for me. I barely ate it. The menu could definitely describe what type of corn it is so people know what they're getting. It's a fun interactive spot and they do offer a 10% military discount which is nice. Overall though, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

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Parking is definitely a feat to try to find in this lot, but if you do try a few times/wait it out - it's like winning the lottery. Walking in there are several tables with grills on top. They serve you around 3 small side dishes, and only refill upon request. We got a flavored radish with jalapeños, roasted peanuts, and kimchi. We ordered #1-5 (lamb, spicy lamb, beef, spicy beef, etc) and also an order of the chicken. We cooked the meat mostly ourselves with occasionally checking on us - and they let us know if the meat was overcooking. They made the chicken skewers for us as it was a pre-cooked item and they were so juicy. The grills are auto-rotating which was nice! We ordered a sweet and sour chicken which was a beautiful and simply decorated dish. Very flavorful. They also have waitlist via Yelp. 20% discount during the weekdays for lunch 11:00-3pm. Bathrooms available. Would come again, the skewers were tasty. read more

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TL;DR it's flavorful (aggressively so! :D), it's fun, it's spicy, it's... very expensive. I'd go again though. Next to Tajima, this is an unassuming spot where prepped skewers are the main attraction. It is an a la carte situation where the number of "pieces" is the number of skewers. Each skewer has about 3-6 pieces on it and prices range from $7-$20. There are also dishes that come family style ranging from $20-$40. We were here for a weekday dinner. The service was fast and attentive throughout our meal, though it was not busy that night. There is a lot of variety in the menu, and the marinades of the skewers were well balanced and flavorful. The novelty of the rotisserie grill is a fun conversation piece. I did enjoy the skewers that we cooked rather than the ones that come ready to eat, and those were cheaper. However, my wife enjoyed the cooked skewers better; I thought they were bland in comparison. The cold dish was tasty too, the seasoning is aggressive here and I appreciate that a lot. Heavily salty, savory, and spicy. Cumin and coriander were all over my dishes; a favorite combo of mine. The big bugaboo here is price. I'm not sure what the margins are here but I spent $88 for 2 people and left slightly hungry (but the only reason I felt pseudo full was because I drank like 2L of water xD) Recommend for taste/service but not a budget friendly option and I honestly don't see the value compensation on the menu. Still liked it though! read more

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Happy hour is currently 20% off Monday to Friday 11:30am-3pm, excluding weekends and holidays! We went Monday at 1:30pm and there were few people so the service was great. This was our second time coming, first time was very busy, but I felt the service was still great. She came by often to make sure the meat was cooking properly and let us know which ones were done. I've always like the rotating skewer design for Chinese bbq. Because of the holiday, they gave us some candy for free. We only ordered skewers. We got the spicy lamb, beef, spicy beef, beef rib finger, and pork belly skewers. The spices didn't have any peanuts, so I was able to use them! My personal favorite is the rib fingers. I felt the non-spicy powder was more flavorful than the spicy powder we requested, but great to mix together. When it's busy the place can get a little loud and hectic, but not overly so. I would definitely come back for happy hour again. read more

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First time at a chinese korean bbq place. The self-rotating skewers were really interesting! The skewers we tried: spicy lamb, lamb, spicy beef. They were all enjoyable. The dipping sauces went well with those. The assorted vegetables dish actually is more like a cold salad dish with beef and liangpi, spicy and tangy. The on choy had good wok hei. Overall the food was very flavorful. Good service and plenty of seating on a tuesday night. Parking- didn't even want to try to fuss with the paid parking lots. Just parked in the backstreets and walked over. read more

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Came here with a group of friends and we ordered a mix of different meat skewers and dishes. The server was knowledgeable and really helpful, especially since it was our first time here. A few times, we had to flag him to our table tho. Some of the meats are cooked in front of you while others were cooked in the back. We ordered the following skewers: * Lamb * Beef * Pork Belly * Chicken * Mini pork sausages * Chicken glizzards Dishes: * Green onion pancakes * Beef fried rice * Green beans * Cold noodle * Braised pork ribs My favorites were the sausages and pork belly. The least favorite of mine was the beef. I wasn't a fan of the flavor. We ended up ordering more meats and another green onion pancake. Most of the food was really good. I was hoping for more flavor in the braised pork ribs. Fair warning, the ventilation isn't the best. read more

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This place is amazing! Came here with a group of friends and ordered different meats. The server was fast and helpful with our order considering it was all of our first time. My favorite dish was the garlic green beans and pork belly. The sausages are good too! We ended up ordering more meats cause it was so delicious! This was a fun spot that incorporated Chinese and Korean food. Good gem in Convoy. read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good food & great service! We got the lamb, beef, pork belly & chicken skewers. They were all really good but the lamb was our favorite! We also got the hot spicy noodles & ong choy and it was also sooo good, a perfect compliment to the meat. Service was also really good, our waitress was really friendly and turned the skewers for us. 10/10 would come back again read more

We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and half the restaurant was occupied. They had great service and the automatic rotating skewer machine was awesome! We didn't order a lot of food but what we did have was ok. Price can add up quickly based on what you order. It was a clean and quiet restaurant so it was easy to talk and catch up with my friend over lunch. read more

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This place was awesome for my friends and I. We got a pretty big variety of items and they were all brought out in a timely manner. The waitress helped us get everything set up and gave us estimates on cooking times so we knew how long each item should take on our grill. I don't think there was a dish I didn't like and the eggplants were definitely a highlight. I highly recommend you try this place out! read more

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Decided to try something new and my yelp led me here. This place feels more of a Chinese kebab place, not Korean. Kind of pricey and the service was slow. I tried a few different kebab such as the lamb, beef, intestine, pork belly wrapped mushroom and squid. The lamb and beef ones were the best. We also ordered the beef fried rice but would skip next time. It was pretty bland. read more

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Been wanting to try their kebabs and the grilling experience. We had a fun time and the food was good. The spicy was spicy and the delicious Cold Noodle cooled the spiciness and heat from the grill. My favorite was the Pork Belly that came grilled. It was tender and shredded as you bite into it. Very tasty and worth coming back for more. I also enjoyed the Smelt. Oh and the Cucumber Salad helped balanced the heat as well and was plentiful and refreshingly good. The restaurant was small and cluttered but I guess it allows for more tables with grills. Our server was nice and helpful. He moved fast but was around whenever you needed him. We arrived around 7p on a Thursday evening. No wait with available tables but a nice flow of people throughout the evening. Parking was a pain. We (4) all had to park outside their lot and some paid to park. I found free street parking about a short block away. read more

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Fun spot for tasty self-rotating kebabs! We came on a Sunday around noon and it was pretty quiet so we were seated right away but it filled up later. The unique and fun part is that each table has a self-rotating grill which was entertaining to watch lol. We tried the beef rib finger, pork belly with mushrooms, chicken, lamb, and beef kebabs. All were tender, juicy and nicely seasoned and my favs were the beef rib finger and chicken kebabs. We also ordered the green onion pancake which was tasty, crispy and flaky and the fried tofu with vegetables which was flavorful, savory and a pretty big portion. Service was friendly and checked on us often at first to see how the meat was cooking but we had to flag them down a couple of times as it got busier. It is pretty pricey for the portions and having to order à la carte but the experience was fun and unique. I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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Fun and tasty self-rotating kebabs! Came for a Sunday lunch around noon and it wasn't too busy yet so we were seated right away, but it got pretty full inside as we ate. We ordered a variety of kebabs, and my favorites were the beef finger and chicken. They were all tender and nicely seasoned. I will say it is a bit pricey for the portion size but still a fun experience. Service was good and they checked on us often. The green onion pancake was also good and crispy and the fried tofu was well seasoned. I would come back! read more

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Stopped by this small restaurant tucked away between Tajima Convoy and Steamy piggy the other day. They offer a unique fusion of Korean and Chinese dishes, focusing on kebabs that you grill at the table. We ordered a couple of spicy kebab dishes including beef, lamb and chicken as well as garlic cucumber and green onion pancake. We were provided with a few small dishes on the house like kimchi, pickled onion with jalapeños as well as some dipping sauces. The beef and lamb skewers were five in an order and were placed on our grill to cook while the chicken kebabs came precooked from the kitchen. The spicy dishes were quite spicy with a bunch of cumin on them that made them quite flavorful. They have a large menu with a number of dishes if you are in the mood for something other than kebabs. Parking is tough in the lot but there is plenty of parking on the side streets like engineer road, a short walk away. read more

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4.5 overall, rounded up. No wait when we went Sunday during lunch. Medium sized restaurant, pretty simple decor but clean. San Diego really doesn't have many other restaurant that specializes in this type of skewers, so it serves that niche. We got excellent service from the wait staff here, and I liked that they helped us grill. Banchan was kind of few, I also liked the sauces provided (especially the dry chili powder one). Spicy beef skewer: 5/5 Tender and marinated well. Lamb skewer: 4/5 Not as tender as I hoped it would be, still decent. Sweet and sour pork: 3/5 Pork was a bit tough, the crust was not as thin and airy as it should be. White rice: 3/5 Too hard. read more

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Love this place! The food here tastes amazing and is inexpensive! I've only tried the "basic" meat skewers like pork, beef, and lamb and they're all so good! I can't wait to try their other dishes and skewers :). The service here is also amazing. The staff are so nice and friendly! They're also very attentive and would come by to help with the skewers if they're being left on too long. read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm a big fan of Chinese bbq and this is the first time I've had it grilled directly on the table. Even though I still prefer it when my skewers are cooked in the kitchen and brought out on a heated skillet, this was a fun experience. I recommend their stir fry cabbage as well for some veggies. We came on a Saturday at 8:30ish PM and still had to wait around 15 minutes for a table. Super friendly staff. read more

Hongyuan Kebab - skewers - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

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Have come here twice now, each time has been great! The skewers being cooked at the table is a fun experience. The servers come by to help cook it too which is nice. My wife really loves it because she can eat it with the orange seasoning which usually contains nuts, but this place doesn't! The meats are very tasty, my favorites were the spicy beef and the beef rib. Family friendly place that plays K-pop type music. We love coming here! read more

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Such a unique dining experience with the skewers! The meat quality wasn't bad and had so many variations to try! Staff were very friendly and restaurant was clean. We came here on a Friday night around 6:30 and there was no wait. The only downside is the parking lot was small and hard to find parking. Cold noodles were also delicious! read more

This place is sooo good! Came here with a few girlfriends for dinner. My friend made reservations for our party of 7 which I'd recommend. We ordered different types of skewers mainly consisting of beef and chicken. They were all very tasty. The skewers are constantly moving back and forth on the grill in front of you while you enjoy your other dishes. We also ordered cucumbers, green beans, pork belly with enoki, glass noodles and the sweet and sour pork to share. All the dishes were delicious and were a good size for us to all share. The complimentary side dishes were very good too. My favorite of the 3 was the cabbage. Our waiter was very attentive and kept an eye on the grill for us to ensure the food was cooked and would not burn. I'd definitely come back here again and recommend it to others. read more

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I enjoyed my experience at Hongyuan Kebab. We visited at dinnertime on a Saturday, and the place was pretty lively. The restaurant has such a unique concept as you are essentially watching your kebabs get grilled on a mini stove. The kebabs are set on a little contraption that rotate your food around. We ordered the beef rib finger, lamb, and spicy beef kebab. Each of the meats had different amounts of time required to be cooked, and our server told us how long they should be left on the grill. The beef rib finger was my favorite of the three meats we selected. It was so tender, and paired perfectly with the sauces they provided. It was my first time trying lamb, and I thought it also tasted very delicious but a bit fatty. I, however, was not a fan of the spicy beef kebab. I can handle spicy foods pretty well, but I thought it had quite a kick, and I did not like the way that it was marinated. If you are a fan of fairly spicy foods, then you would likely enjoy the spicy kebab. Overall, I had a great time at Hongyuan Kebab, and I certainly would recommend this place as it is a unique experience in San Diego! read more

Hongyuan Kebab - beef rib & lamb - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

How have I not heard of this placeeeeee? I love grilling my own skewers! This is in one of the packed lots along with other asian food choices, and this restaurant is absolutely outstanding amongst them. We ordered the beef kebabs, beef rib fingers, lamb, and pork belly (precooked for safety measures). For the sides we only ordered rice, and it came with a decent amount of banchan (I wish there were more). Every bite was so delicious, and I can enjoy all the different meats in all of the dipping sauces. The corn was starchy and wasn't as sweet as I expected to, and I thought the meats were slightly salty, while everything was on the pricier side; however, it would be much more enjoyable to try more meats with at least a party of four to split amongst. The service was the best because our server was basically helping us grill, and was extremely attentive and friendly, maybe because it was a quiet slow night that we came by. But atmosphere was definitely vibey in there, and it could be lit! I'm bringing my SD AND non-SD friends here hehe. read more

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We had came here on a weekend night and luckily we were sat and served right away. This spot is a Chinese Korean fusion having Korean inspired Chinese food. We had gotten the beef rib fingers and other skewers which were all solid. We had also gotten the glass noodles and fried mushrooms which were solid. This spot feels like a Korean bbq restaurant slightly with a different feel since it's skewers. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

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Came in a a random Tues, a bit before the dinnertime crowds, so it was a bit empty, but very very clean & tidy. The lady serving us was so nice & helpful & friendly & accommodating, and gave great recommendations. Got a plethora of skewers like pork belly, beef fingers, lamb, etc & everything was so tender & juicy. The only downside was having to wait for them to be cooked at your table! Will definitely be coming back! read more

Been here a few times n liked it every time. They have a pretty good selection of meats to choose from. Personally loveeeeeee pork skin and they're the only place I know that have it. Service is fast and efficient and the restaurant decor is pretty standard for a Chinese skewer place. read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

Another satisfying meal in SD. After all day of drinking what a way to end the day with Hongyuan Kebab. Luckily I made reservations, because when we arrived this place was packed. Once arrived we were seated right away. For the table they brought out few banchan, cabbage kimchi, bean sprouts and salted nuts. As for the kebabs, we ordered the following. 1- Spicy Lamb Kebab- The lamp was fantastic. Good fat and meat ratio. The spicy level was perfect. 2- Spicy Beef Kebab- Good. 3- Beef Rib Finger Kebab- Fantastic. 4- Chicken Heart Kebab- So tender and delicious. 5- Beef Kebab- Good. 6- Beef Arota- Good and chewy. 7- Pork Belly with Enoki Mushroom- Very good. As for the side dishes we order a couple veggies dishes. Sautéed Green Beans and On Choy. Those were very good and tasty. Overall we enjoyed everything, and for the price. I thought is was very reasonable. We all left full. The only complaint is that the service was kinda slow. We had to wave down our server a few times and parking at this place. read more

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We went there for my birthday last week and had such a great experience! I am (partly) a Korean Chinese and the food is so authentic. I even found my childhood favorite--fried oyster mushrooms. The service was fabulous and I got a free drink as a birthday treat :) read more

Hongyuan Kebab - Mentai pollack and bell flower root salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - San Diego, California

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