This restaurant is in a pretty busy plaza but there is plenty of parking in the underground garage. I waitlisted when I arrived and was seating within 10 minutes. I ordered on my phone and the food came out pretty quick! They also had an appetizer bar which was rly nice. There was a variety of apps such as mapo tofu, seaweed, cripsy chips, and desserts such a fruit and jelly. Idk where they bought their oranges but it was SO SWEET I literally ate all that was left at the bar lol. Skewers Tofu wrapped enoki mushroom 10/10! Super flavorful and delicious. The tofu skin was undercooked like how other skewer places have it. Beef 8/10: typical beef skewers that had good labor too Chicken skin 7/10: not my fave since it was a bit too crispy for me but it may be someone else's cup of tea! Beef tongue 8/10: small amount given but it was the perfect chew. I would def order this again! Fried rice 8.5/10: this rly helped balance all the flavors of the skewers. I was surprised that it wasn't so bland. I would def order this again if I came back for a palate cleanse. Cheese corn 9/10: super creamy, sweet and delicious. Def satisfied my cravings Overall this place may be my new go to skewer place! read more

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A cool Chinese-style skewer spot in the city of San Gabriel. This was my first time here, and it was located in a plaza with an underground parking lot. The top area was quite full but the bottom still had some spots. Came here for dinner and really enjoyed the food. I liked the chicken skin, fries, scallops, and plenty of other items. Come with a nice-sized group so you can try a little bit of everything. Service was nice and they also serve alcohol here. read more

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We came in a little over an hour before closing and were seated right away, but were told we only had one chance to order before the kitchen shut down. It felt a bit odd given we arrived about an hour and three minutes before closing, but considering they stay open until 2am, it's understandable they have to draw the line somewhere. That aside, the food was absolutely delicious. Every skewer came out hot and packed with flavor, and you could tell everything was cooked with care. The standout dishes were definitely the grilled scallops with vermicelli and the grilled oysters. Both were smothered in an incredible garlic sauce with tons of rich, aromatic flavor. The scallops and oysters were cooked perfectly and easily the highlight of the meal. Most of the skewers were spot on in terms of texture and doneness. The only miss was the potato skewers. They tasted great, but the texture was a bit off since they came out floppy instead of crispy. Overall, this is still the best skewer spot I've been to. Great flavors, solid execution, and definitely worth coming back for. read more

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The food here is great, but if you don't eat spicy food, you stay need to place your order and then tell a staff that you don't want spicy. There's an option on the app, but the app specifically tells you that you need to tell a server directly. I've done that every time. As for the food, most of the skewers are served all at once. The AC is blasted so the food gets cold really fast. So you either have to eat really fast or order small portions and gradually add. I've been to other skewer restaurants where they use tealights under the metal platter to keep the skewers warm, but they didn't do that here. read more

Meet U BBQ - Beef, squid legs, crispy pork belly, and cauliflower - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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came here again but ordered different things on their menu. Tried their oyster and it was fresh and tasty with marinated sautéed onions and garlic on top. Oyster was not overcooked. It was still soft and sweet with oyster juices. I also tried their instant noodles that were pan fried with veggies and sausages. It had good flavor with good seasoning. read more

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I m very sad to see good place turn bad. At this point, I have been here several times. On my last visit, I got here around 11pm. Had to wait for the table around 15 minutes. Service was the same. Food came out fast but my one and only favorite meat quality went downhill. Beef had a lot of chewy parts which indicated inferior meat quality and I was not happy about it. All the side dishes were empty too. I have money left over in the gift card to visit one last time to give this place another chance. Hopefully it was just one off night. read more

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Not to be confused with Nice 2 Meet U a plaza down, because I was at one point. I really liked all their skewers, they came out hot and fresh after we ordered through their qr code system. They also have traditional broiled fish, but we stuck to the skewers, which were crispy and meaty! My favorite were the beef skewers and scallops. read more

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One of my fav chinese skewers spot! Skewers r perfectly seasoned and not hard. The scallop also isnt too salty :) service was pretty fast too. read more

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Unfortunately have to update my review as I found out they don't have the snack bar open until later in the evenings this time around the potato swirl skewers also weren't evenly cooked so ended up soggy on some parts, crispy on others, and I could tell the crunch was from the potato being uncooked rather than crispy like a chip. I'd still come back in the future but probably only for later night meals. read more

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I tried Meet U BBQ a while back and was always amazed by the quality and quantity of food for the prices! My family and I love the appetizers bar, but they change it out pretty frequently, and some of the dishes like the sugared tomatoes and pickled cucumbers don't seem to be there anymore. The snacks are still fun to get though! I also recommend people try the grilled fish, the stinky tofu, and the scallops. Those are definitely slept on here! Overall, service is pretty quick and the vibe is very family-friendly. I typically park across the street at the San Gabriel Superstore because parking can be hard in that lot. read more

Meet U BBQ - Spicy Grilled Fish - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

My sister and brother in law brought me to this place one night cause they were hungry and bored. The food was delicious and everything came out great. What was disappointing though is, they hyped up this little side bar that is free with a bunch of goodies. When we got there, 90% of it was gone... guess we got there too late. This is definitely a more casual place to drink, hang out, and eat street food. Definitely try the tinfoil clam which was so good, I forgot to take a picture. Oops. The staff was also super nice. We messed up an order and they were kind enough to cancel the order and let us change it to the correct one. read more

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This place is such a nice hidden gem! I also think we came on a lucky day where they hired a balloon maker that gave everyone free balloons. They have a salad bar that was kind of hidden and we didnt even realize was there because we were seated near the front. Honestly had a great experience, they already cook the skewers for you so you don't have to worry about grilling. The building is located in a popular plaza that I have been to a countless amount of times, and parking is super easy! If you dont find parking in the main lot, they have an underground structure. read more

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Came for a friend's birthday. Not really a fan of skewers so I didn't expect much. It was just ok in my opinion. read more

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I have never experienced such a frustrating and illogical queuing system before. At first, I was ranked 5th in line. Then I moved up to 4th, but somehow went back to 5th again. I thought I might have misread it, so I didn't pay much attention at the time. Later, after entering the restaurant, when there were only four parties ahead, I was already 2nd in line. Then a group of four arrived. They even asked me at the door if the place was closed, and I politely told them it wasn't and even helped guide them to scan the code to join the queue. However, after they got seated, I was still 2nd in line -- which means I was skipped. After waiting for nearly half an hour, I went in to ask why, and the response I received was simply, "because they are a party of four." This means I was effectively skipped twice during the entire process. Is this kind of queuing rule really fair? Is your system actually based on any reasonable logic? read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 The food was pretty good and the meats were tender and tasty. It was pretty busy when I arrived, but I didn't have to wait too long and the workers were on top of it. The only complaint I had was that the floors and windows were dirty. It could be that they were too busy to clean any of it up. Minus 1 star because I had to sit next to a dirty/sticky window read more

If you're looking for a late night snack, this is the place I would definitely give a try. They have a large selection of food ranging from skewers starting at $4 and also full on entrees. After 9pm, they also have a BOGO pitcher beer deal. You have to menu They also have a snack area that you can get some fruit, desserts, peanuts and crunchy wontons. It's also very good. We got a various types of skewers, some cold dishes, and tried their spicy duck blood. Everything was really good and great place to chat and hang out with friends. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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We came here for some late night eats! There are self-serve stations with small bites like peanuts, sweet jelly, and chili oil sauteed seaweed. The skewer pieces are large is delivered to you cooked. The seasoning was pretty good. quality was so/so depending, my favorite being the gizzard, lease the scallops. We tried: lamb tofu skin wrapped enoki chicken skin gizzard scallops read more

I can't believe I haven't made a review on this one! Always good for late night eats!! Skewers, steamed fish and even frog!! This is always a go to after the movies, theatre, or whatever else is late night. They have a free appetizer bar. Items change from time to time, but we go for the chicken feet! There's also salted peanuts, shrimp chips, seaweed salad, fried wonton chips, cold Chinese sweet soups, sliced oranges, and others. Go to items.... Lamb skewers, intestines, eggplant, and pork trotters. We pick other items to try too! We had their steamed whole fish one time and was on point! Remember to get rice with that! One day I'll go back to try the frog. I think all items would all go better with beer, but I'm always the driver. One day..I'll have a friend drive! They have those tall cylinder that hold the beers and put it at your table to dispense yourself. read more

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I'm a huge fan of these style skewers and I think this place has made the top of my list!! The restaurant is clean and spacious and the staff is kind. There's a serve-yourself bar with some really great snacks. The roasted peanuts and wonton chips are so addicting, it had us researching how to make the seasoning mix at home. We went for a late lunch but I really want to come here at night for drinks and dinner someday! The cucumber salad is an absolute must to brighten up an otherwise heavy and salty meal. The pork belly skewers surprised me so much and I think I preferred them over the lamb, which is my usual favorite. I would probably skip on the oysters next time and get more skewers but I'm just not a big oyster fan. I was also a huge fan of the enoki mushrooms wrapped in bean curd. Probably my favorite enoki dish I've ever had (and I've had a lot!) read more

Meet U BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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We've always passed by this place, but never got the chance to try it until that day! Located in the Arirang tofu plaza, there's plenty of parking underground. There wasn't a whole lot of people dining when we went around like 5:30pm, but probably bc this food is considered to be like a late dinner type of style? Since it's skewers & beer and all. They had a side bar where it's free to get some items, but honestly there wasn't that much they offer that's appealing. Maybe the shrimp chips and peanuts, but that was all. The desserts they had were pretty solid though! We ordered a series of items, beef, beef tongue, lamb, cauliflower, chicken wings, oyster, scallop, etc. Honestly my favorite was the scallop! It does have a lot of oil in it, so it leaves you feeling a little greasy. All the items are also very hot (spicy!). I often don't eat spicy, but this was definitely spicy for me haha. Meat quality here was pretty good though! Prices were reasonable and it's a nice place to get skewers honestly. The restaurant is a bit more chill, so not too rowdy like other skewer places around, but pretty decent. read more

Meet U BBQ - Beef, Beef tongue, lamb, squid, etc. - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Ambiance: it's very spacious inside, good for large group hangout, there's plenty parking spots in the rear and underground garage Service: generally fine but very slow, you have to be patient here as it seems they're understaffed Food: variety choices for their skewers and other dishes, complementary snack bars for peanut, chips, sweet soups etc. Lamb Skewers - **** 4pcs, tender and juicy meat, recommend Beef Tongue Skewers - *** 4pcs, thin and dry meat Chicken Bones & Meat - **** 2pcs, crunchy soft bone, recommend Scallops - ** 2pcs, overcooked scallops on top of rice noodles Grilled Squid Leg - *** 2pcs, average taste Potatoes - **** crispy and spicy, recommend Grilled Eggplant - * it tasted like steamed not grilled, no watery and mushy Chicken Skin - *** 2pcs, average taste Tin Foil Duck Blood - **** smooth texture and tasty, recommend Price: moderate portions and reasonable prices, expect $30+ per person, there's some hit and miss for their food quality, I'd still recommend overall read more

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Great seasoning with little to no service Love the skewered potato, chicken, wonton chips, boiled peanuts, and free dessert lol Mostly everything was great! ===== $50ish for all these and two adults were fullll Egg fried rice 3.5/5 Little on the oily side, but good. Reminds me of viet fried rice charcoal pork 4/5 Had pork jowl vibes with how fatty it was lol the less fatty pieces are much better Potato 5/5 Holy so good. Crispy and not chewy Enoki mushroom with bean curd 4/5 Had a unique flavor I enjoyed, bae did not like Lamb 4/5 Very tasty, just wish it had a little more char Shrimp garlic noodle 3/5 Shrimp isn't overcooked, but the noodle wasn't as addicting as other spots. Sauce was pretty spicy and lacking garlic and a little sweetness for me. Wonton chips 5/5 The seasoning on these are unreal Boiled peanuts 5/5 The healthiest thing on the menu?? Snow fungus soup 5/5 Cold, refreshing, not too sweet Aiyu jelly? 5/5 Soft and not too sweet Shrimp chips 1/5 Free, but no shrimp flavor lol Service Non existent lol had to walk over to ask for napkins. No wait for a table on Saturday around 2pm. Music is chill, they played kpop demon hunters and Chinese rnb read more

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Super convenient, spacious and quick with some super bomb skewers! Portions and pricing is very competitive and always find myself coming here solely for the Beef & Chicken Skin skewers. They're open till 1 daily so it's convenient to just pull up and enjoy skewers to your heart's content whatever the appetite! read more

Meet U BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Wanted to play the field a bit so we found this skewer spot in a plaza. Parking was easy, the ambiance was casual and the staff were snappy with dishes. I also love that they have a mobile ordering/check system. The food breakdown: - ironically all the skewers we had were good, but nothing to write home about - the baked eggplant and baked oysters were really well spiced, garlic heavy and were great bites - the grilled fish (golden) was great. not too bony and very large pieces of perfectly cooked fish. just the right amount of spice. and the chunks of potato and veggies stewing in the soup were fun to fish around for. Would definitely return to try some different skewers and see what we missed out on the first time around read more

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Skewers are rarely on my radar, but they're always a treat if they're good. And Meet U BBQ is a spot that I would recommend my friends as well. For a casual evening snack, my friends and I enjoyed their beef, lamb, and shrimp skewers amongst other tasty treats. Even around 6:30pm on a Saturday night, it was bustling but no wait time. In addition to skewers, we enjoyed chives and their free self-service station (peanuts, chives, seaweed, etc.) as well as a Sapporo beer tower. Need to order more food? That's easy, as all ordering is through QR codes at the table. Some minor and unfortunate utensil issues at time of visit: Chopsticks - unlucky! Dirty bowl - grabbed another. read more

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It was my fourth time to Meet U BBQ. I was surprised even on a Tuesday there were so many customers. I think this is a good sign. When you join the restaurant membership, you instantly get 100 points which already get free grill scallops. Their BBQ skewers is one of the best in SGV. Their meat on the skewers are bigger pieces than many other restaurants. Totally worth the price. read more

Meet U BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

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Casual dining - hits the spot for a late night bite. It's like $2-$6 per skewer which gets pricey real quick. There were a few tables available at 10pm on a Thursday. Waited 10ish minutes for a party of 6. Ordering is easy as it's done through your phone. Food comes out a little on the slower side, but there is a self serve appetizer/snack bar including mexican wheel chips (aka Chicharrones de Harina which were a surprise yum), steamed peanuts, aiyu jelly (fave!), oranges, and other dessert. Some of my favorite orders from most fave to least include the beef tongue, chicken gizzard/heart lamb, beef, and chicken skin. The rice cake was also pretty decent as well. I would NOT get the intestine (grainy, soft, and gamey) and enoki wrapped in bean curd (mineral-tasting?) again. The seasoning on everything has a slight kick but overall pretty much the same imo which can get pretty tiring. Came out to $30ish pp and was decently full. Easy parking in the back. I'd only come back for small bites or if I was craving skewers but there's too many places to try in SGV and for a potentially better price point. read more

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I really like the skewers here. I've dined in and also ordered takeout through Fantuan, and the quality of both the food and service has consistently been great. There's plenty of free parking available behind the plaza, which is super convenient. My favorite skewers here are: - Beef tongue - Shrimp - Chicken skin - Charcoal-grilled pork - Baked gluten All the skewers are well-marinated with a delicious mala flavor. The beef tongue is tender and not overly chewy. The shrimp was surprisingly great and plump. The charcoal-grilled pork has a nice fattiness to it without being too heavy, and the chicken skin is perfectly crispy, offering a great contrast in texture compared to the more tender or chewy skewers. If you're into spicy food, the spicy option isn't that hot. It just adds a bit more of that signature numbing mala kick. I've also tried the beef and lamb skewers, which are quite good too, but I still prefer the others I mentioned above. The prices are reasonable given the quality and portion sizes, especially since the meat pieces aren't ridiculously tiny like at some other places. The restaurant is also a great spot for both small and large group gatherings- it's spacious and doesn't feel cramped at all. read more

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Pretty good spot for skewers. It has a very casual atmosphere. You scan a QR code and order through your phone. I am a fan of the self-serve side bar. It had peanuts, chips, seaweed salad, tofu, oranges, and several other things. The bar looked clean and well maintained. My table ordered a bunch of skewers to share as well as a cucumber salad. Everything is going to be spicy unless you ask for no spicy. I would say that the spice level was only mild. Some of my favorites were the beef tongue and beef skewers. They had just the right amount of seasoning. It's great that they are open late everyday. I would come here when I need a late night snack or meal. The place is good for large groups as well as small groups. There is plenty of free underground parking, which is a bonus for me. read more

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I told my mom to meet me here for dinner. I drove her. She hates anything not Cantonese. Meet U BBQ is not Cantonese. We were pleasantly surprised. She approved. This is a skewer place, so I did what I normally do and ordered something else. We ordered a grilled fish, foil clams with glass noodles and some skewers. The grilled fish seemed more fried, but, it was good and saucy. It was a hit my picky mom. The foil clam with glass noodles was also a great choice for my picky mother. She even liked the skewers. What she also liked was the all you can take self serve bar. She liked the peanuts, oranges and a couple other items. It was a good place to take my picky mom. She seemed to enjoy her meal here. We probably will come back when tired of eating Cantonese food. read more

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Huge fan of this spot -- I've brought multiple out-of-town friends here, and it never disappoints! Ordering is super easy -- everything's done through your phone -- and parking is a breeze since they're in a plaza with underground parking. We usually come on weekdays and there's never been a wait. The default spice level can be pretty intense. As someone who doesn't eat a ton of spicy food, I'd definitely recommend asking for less spicy if you can't handle much heat. The skewers are the star of the show. My go-tos are the lamb and beef skewers, chicken skin, and the stinky tofu (yes, it's stinky -- but that's part of the charm!). Big shoutout to the fish maw chicken soup -- we expected a small pot for $13.99, but it was surprisingly generous. It fed five adults and two kids comfortably! Such a great value and a cozy way to round out the meal. One thing I wish they did differently is the BBQ toast/bun. I usually love when it's done with cumin on a bun. But their version is sweet toast with condensed milk, which actually balances out all the spicy food nicely. Not bad, I'm a fan read more

Came here for a little get together since one of our friends has been talking this place up! We came on a Friday night - it was easy to get tables (we came around 7ish before the crowd!) and it was clean and bright! They have an area where you can grab some free sides such as some fruits, peanuts, Asian desserts and much more As a vegetarian I was excited that they had a section that they labeled as vegetarian but when we asked they said it wasn't vegetarian as it was cooked on the same grill with the meats. Eh - no worries, thankfully my fiancé and I ate at home before we came suspecting this would be the case (homemade pho on a rainy night - perfect!) So luckily we were pretty full but snacked on some peanuts and had some drinks with our friends while they ate Other than that it's not bad here if you're a meat eater, but vegetarians that come here with their meat eater friends? Be sure to come full and just come for the drinks instead! read more

Spend 200 dollars still hungry after. Asked server to more peanut from bar. Keep tells almost ready never bring it. Portion is small. read more

The skewers here are soooo good. I'm in love. This place is pretty popular. I had to wait 40 minutes for a party of two. Unfortunately the service is a bit lacking. You order from your phone via QR code, so the only time you interact with a server is when they come to bring your food. Side dishes, like seaweed and fried shrimp chips and roasted peanuts, are free for all near the kitchen. At my visit on a Friday night, they did not refill the platters when food ran out. The lamb and beef skewers were so good! I had Dong Bei in Monterey Park not too long ago. The skewers here taste so much better! I tasted the grilled fish, which was good - but the skewers are better. I'd come back next time and only order skewers. The chicken wings had great flavor, but they looked a bit bloody inside. They have an underground parking lot if you can't find any on ground level. Spots are pretty tight. Meet U is on the left side of the plaza on the first floor, but closer to the center. read more

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This is the best BBQ in SGV! I've tried every supposed great BBQ spot and this one, as the young kids say, slaps. I wasn't a fan of their beef or lamb skewers. The flavors and spices are authentic to Chinese taste. My wife often orders from here and has sworn by it; I was skeptical, but she's unequivocally right. Meet U BBQ does a really good chicken skin, cabbage skewer and other skewers. They get really busy at night, so be prepared for a wait. read more

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came in on Sunday night, about 20 min wait. Sitting area not that huge there is a QR waitlist inside by counter. Use QR at table to order as you go or want. Pretty fast service. Side bar with some table dishes (seaweed and tofu) and the dessert / oranges skewers are cooked well and well seasoned Just savory and sweet very tasty meats, beef and lamb, beef more fatty for sure enoki wrap in tofu skin- very juicy and sweet Small sea food selection spicy clams and 2 scallops with glass noodles in garlic was good. but must eat while hot. A lot of people order one of the fish dishes $40, maybe will try next time. underground parking in the plaza Would come back again read more

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Lowkey you can stuff yourself off the free appetizers... while skewers are fairly pricey in general they have a generous self-serve appetizer bar. When my family first arrived they had shrimp chips, la tiao (crispy wonton slices with spicy seasoning), peanuts (boiled or roasted), seaweed,and jelly / wood ear mushroom desserts. Later on they brought out a century egg tofu salad and something else I forgot but the tofu is highkey a protein supplement that is unlimited! Besides that, I tried the lamb, squid legs, oyster mushroom skewers and a grilled eggplant and enoki mushroom in a tray. The eggplant was very tasty with a nice char. The squid legs were a bit annoying to eat off the skewer, but the skewers generally were seasoned well. Spicy and fragrant with a slight sweetness. Now knowing about this free appetizer bar, I am thinking to come by more often. read more

Super convenient when ordering. You just order on your phone, and they will bring your order out. You can add more as you go, and pay at the counter once done. Super filling and delicious! Our favorite was the pork belly, super crispy and flavorful! The place is quite big so plenty of seating is available. Skewers review: 1. Pork belly - crispy, flavorful cuz of the fatty bits 2. Beef - underwhelming compared to the others, but still good 3. Lamb - better than the beef, much more flavorful and def must have classic 4. beef tongue - could be crispier, has a spicier kick, good read more

Meet U BBQ - lamb, beef, pork belly, beef tongue skewers + fried rice - Barbeque Near Me - San Gabriel, California

Meet You BBQ might be the first skewer joint where you leave happily stuffed and not wondering if your wallet lost weight. I strolled in around 7 PM, snagged a seat before the beer crowd, and let me tell you--the portions were no joke. Unlike some skewer spots where you leave hungry and lighter in the bank, here the shrimp, lamb, scallops, and even that garlic-loaded eggplant were all flavorful, satisfying, and affordable. The ambiance? Think beer bar meets skewer haven--a place to laugh, toast, and swap stories. The service team is attentive, and the free appetizer bar is a cherry on top--chilled chicken feet, peanuts, dessert... they know how to warm you up before the skewers even hit. If you're looking for a spot where taste, value, and a great time finally 'meet,' this is it! read more

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I went here for dinner last month and it was so busy (in a good way). I was so excited to try this place after seeing it all over social media. Food was amazing. The seasoning was top notch. Service was super quick. Inside had plenty of seats. It was a nice casual place to eat, drink, and hangout with friends. read more

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