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    Hongyuan Kebab

    4.2 (195 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    HONGYUAN KEBAB ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Spicy beef skewers, beef with mushrooms, chicken and shrimp fried rice
    Stacy S.

    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.

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    Leslie G.

    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!

    Audrey B.

    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!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Momo Z.

    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.

    Ty A.

    We came around 10:20pm thinking they closed at 12 on a Saturday night. We were wrong. Before they sat us they said last call would be at 10:40pm. Given that we wanted to try this place out we gave it a shot. Next time, we will go with our gut and bring our money elsewhere. First off, service is thru an iPad so servers are just food runners. But that's not the upsetting part. We were one of the last tables there and it was around 10:40 by the time we got all our food and was almost finished eating. They were talking loud and slamming everything without a care for their guests experience. This made the experience even more upsetting. Overall, it was over priced, inconsiderate service, wrong hours, and finally the cherry on top...quality of food was mid. I would not go back and would not recommend anyone to waste their money on a business that: 1. Would rather close early than to honor their posted hours 2. Give a single care of the experience they are creating for their guests.

    Phuoc B.

    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!

    Pork belly with mushrooms (one of our favorites) and also spicy beef skewers
    Grace L.

    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.

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    Vivian

    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.

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    Lisa G.

    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.

    Mixed cold dish #5 Bellflower with Pollack. Salty, savory, spicy, herbaceous, delicious!
    Leonard K.

    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!

    can't they gave us for christmas
    Isabella L.

    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.

    Assorted vegetables, does have meat and liangpi in it
    Siu M.

    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.

    Dary P.

    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.

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    Is the price per skewer or per piece of meat? When it says 5pc does it mean 5 pieces of meat or 5 skewers?

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