Kate D was an excellent server who was very attentive and thoughtful! She always took the time to…read morecheck in with us despite it being a very busy service at the restaurant that day!

Awesome food the restaurant was really nice! I would definitely recommend!!! Kate was awesome!!!!read more

How did I just find out the Bay Area has BBQ that's as good as the one I had in Texas…read more Come with me to Smoking Pig BBQ, and they've been quietly smoking meats low and slow since 2011. Every brisket, rib, and pulled pork shoulder is smoked for hours over real oak and apple wood. And you can taste it in the tenderness of the meat. The brisket is rich, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The pulled pork is packed with flavor and practically falls apart with every bite. The ribs are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and pass the pull test every single time. This is my first time having burnt ends and they were bursting with savory flavor but doesn't taste burnt at all. This place isn't just about the food either because the whole family can enjoy watching the World Cup right here. And right now, when you order any main dish, you can get ONE FREE item of your choice link in my bio: Wolf Turds, Wolf Turd Quesadilla, Mac & Cheese Balls, BBQ Beans, or Banana Pudding. The voucher link is in my bio or comment BBQ to get it sent in your DM. Trust me... It's time to put Smoking Pig BBQ back on the map.

The place was pretty lively when we came on a weekday. Service was quick…read more Brisket - we ordered two sets (lean and fatty) and I recommend just going for the fatty since that's how regular brisket should be. Their lean is too hard and dry even with the sauces. Burnt ends - juicy and perfectly cooked. Spareribs - The meats falls off the bone pretty easily and has good flavor. Peanut butter pie - Too sweet to my liking. Banana pudding - It's good, but also too sweet for my liking.

Great skewers! Amazing pan fried dumpling! Attentive and fast service. Very cool interior design to…read moreimpress your mom. I took my parents here for Father's Day lunch. We were immediately seated and directed to order through the QR code. The noodles and pan fried dumplings were the highlights. Auntie was making fresh dumplings on the spot. Her attention and dedication to the craft really shown through. The dumplings may take a while so I suggest to order these earlier in your meal.

Came here not expecting much but definitely blown away by the taste! It's hard to find authentic…read morebbq skewers that actually taste like China! The skewers were not skimpy at all for the price ! The only thing that we couldn't finish were the chives, wish it was a little less salty but other than that 10/10! The mala in the broth was sooooo good! We can't wait come try the other stuff. Service was great! The menu was on a QR code and you're able to order it right off your phone. The food came out within 10 minutes and all the servers were so helpful! The place is decorated like the China with all the lights and signs. A great place for midnight snacks and next door is a karaoke spot!!

My friends and I went here recently to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and we had an amazing…read moreexperience. We were a big-ish party but the service was very attentive and we did not feel rushed. I was also shocked to find out they give a freebie bag for birthdays, which included a cute capybara chef plush, snacks, and a drink! I'm not sure why it says permanently closed because we went a few weeks ago and saw no notice. I hope it's still open because I'd def come back!

Skewers for dinner. What's not to like? This place always has the best lamb skewers. In fact, their…read morepork, pineapple chicken, and enoki bacon are tasty as well. We always order the cucumber salad here and dip our skewer meat into the sauce. Absolutely delicious! Their decor is fun, too. There are large, ornate wooden tables with candle heated (sterno style) warming plates throughout the whole restaurant. The ceiling is completely covered with hanging pink flowers. And not sure if they still have entertainment on weekend nights, but a few times in the past they had a musician playing a Chinese zither. If you like skewers, this place is definitely worth a visit.

The ladies here are so sweet and nice! They gave me some samples and 2 chinese donuts!…read more Roast pork was good. Skin was crispy, meat was soft and not dry. It was warm and the flavor was good. Roast duck also good. LOVE that it came with all that juice!!! So happy to have found a good roast duck/pork spot nearby with excellent service!

Whenever we go to Trader Joe's, one of our lunch optins is Tai Pan BBQ Express Dim Sum. Why? Cause…read moreit's fast and filling. This time round we decided to get bbq pork and roasted pork over fried rice. It comes with garlic sauteed cabbage which it will kill be a little due to the chopped garlic but i'll sacrifice myself on occasions. The BBQ pork and roasted pork were delicious and moist. It can be hit or miss and today was a hit. The fried rice was ok but I think I prefer steamed rice with this combo just due to the oily/fatty content can be too much and steamed rice is a nice complement to it. Service is relatively quick when they're not packed with people. Inside is still just a to-go spot. No place to sit. It's really a grab and go place. We'll always treat ourselves with this place and their siu mai is super gigantic and juicy. Definitely one of our go-to spots in Fremont.

Some of the tastiest Yakitori in the Bay for sure!…read more Really enjoyed the standard chicken thigh skewers, but the squid was also very tasty. Highly recommend coming on weekdays due to the limited seating inside!

Review of 2 experiences in a week…read more [Appetizers] - Crispy Chicken Skin ($6.50): Can never go wrong with crispy chicken skin! I like that they have their sauce on the side rather than drizzle it all over the dish. - Truffle Brussel Sprouts ($6.50): A bit salty and I personally did taste the truffle, but still a good with beer. - Chicken Skin Gyoza ($4.95): Surprisingly good. I thought the chicken skin would be too thick and crunchy but it was good. Appreciate the decent amount of filling too. [Skewers] price per each - Thigh ($2.80): Moist and juicy. Would order again. - Wings ($2.80): A must order as it's delicious with the tare sauce they grill it with. - Gizzard ($2.60): Pretty good. Well cooked and nicely seasoned. - Negi Tofu ($2.60): Flavorful but I do wish they were a tad bigger. - Eggplant ($2.30): It was a bit bland for me but nothing togarashi can't fix. - Pork Neck ($3.10): Nicely seasoned and perfectly cooked. Another one to add to my favorites! - Duck Breast ($4.20): This was a bit disappointing as I was expecting a flavor bomb that was juicy. Not to say it wasn't good though, it's decent. - Unagi ($4.20): Not bad as unagi goes. Not too salty. - Japanese A5 Wagyu ($16): Sad to say this was also a bit lacking for me because all we got was fat and a sliver of meat. I'm sure not all skewers are like this for this item, so maybe we got unlucky. Not sure I'd get this again though. - Hokkaido Scallop ($16): Delicious! I hope they keep this on their menu! It came with a bit of mayo and lemon. - Scallop ($4.20): If you don't want to splurge on the Hokkaido scallop, this is also pretty good. One skewer comes with 3. - Ranch Beef Tongue ($7.95): Decent flavor wise, so I'd probably order it again next time. - Chicken Skin ($5): Also not bad but I'd say the crispy chicken skin is more up my alley. - Grilled Onion ($2.30): Grilled nicely and tastes good with the meat skewers or even with a splash of lemon or dipped in ponzu sauce. - Breast w/ Shiso ($2.80): I really wanted to like this but the breast was dry. The shiso flavor definitely came through. - Chicken Shoulder ($2.60): Decent. Wasn't dry but did lack a tad bit of flavor. - Cherry Tomato ($1.90): Always a nice add some refreshing veggies to balance out my usually meat heavy meal. [Drinks] - Shikuwasa ($12): I'm so glad I ordered this. Would definitely order this again. Decently sweet with a nice flavor of yuzu and perfect amount of Chu Hi! - Lemonade Chu Hi ($8.50): I wanted to like this but it just doesn't taste as good as the Shikuwasa. It's definitely a lot less flavorful and sweet, so if you prefer a toned down version of the Shikuwasa, try this one. - Hakutsuru Sake ($12/180ml): My bf enjoyed this. Since I'm not too big of a sake drinker, I'd still say it's pretty palatable. [Service] - Attentive, fast, helpful - Walked in on a Saturday at 7:30pm for 2 and was seated right away at the bar. There were maybe 1-2 more spots at the bar opened but got filled up pretty quick. No line an hour after we left. - Came here twice. First time was great at 7:30pm, but our second time the service felt a bit off (was there around 11pm-12am) and we realized they missed an item after we left but still got charged for it. [Ambiance] - Fun Japanese izakaya vibes - Has bar and table seatings - Only 1 restroom [Overall] - My favs are the crispy chicken skin, chicken skin gyoza, thigh, pork neck, wings, Hokkaido scallop, gizzard, negi tofu, cherry tomato and the Shikuwasa! - If you are vegan, let the staff know you'd like the vegetable skewers with no bonito flakes as some do come with it. - Enjoyed the food, atmosphere and drinks, so I'll definitely come back to try their Nabemono, Saba, and squid. Love especially that they open late!

I've had this on my list for the longest time but after the reviews dropped, my interest dropped…read more We were hungry after going to the movies and the boyfriend suggested skewers. He had no idea that I had this saved so we ended up giving it a try. Dude. So good. The house special fried rice is crack albeit a little pricey ($13.99 compared to regular white rice at $2.49/bowl) but they pack it with a lot of different ingredients. It's perfect with some veggies like the chive skewers. We also loved the classic beef and lamb (minimum order of two) and lamb belly (comes in two skewers). The cut on the lamb belly is smaller than the classic lamb. The Taiwanese sausage, bbq pork with garlic, and tofu wraps (comes in ten skewers) were also delicious. Only skippable thing was the a-choy. The flavors weren't too spicy and they have a lot of drink options. Service was relatively quick but sometimes confusing in the order that it comes out. We ordered everything at the same time but the chives came out first and the a-choy came out last? Plenty of parking in the plaza; friendly (enough) service. It's a plus if you know Mandarin lol. Total was about $60 after tax and tip. We'll definitely be back!

Great Food Selection Foods were very Fresh…read moreGreat Variety to choose from. I've gone there two times in three weeks The best Buffet I've visited in Year's

Great place to hangout with friends. A couple friends and I got together and went to Mutanke for…read moredinner. The restaurant was clean and organized. The staff were friendly and quick to respond. The food flavor was spot on and the portion sizes were generous. Our group of friends had a great time chatting over a table filled with tasty bbq and savory mini hotpot. We would def revisit in the near future.

If you are looking for authentic Chinese skewers, this is a great spot. The beef and lamb skewers…read moreare juicy and well seasoned. Also recommend taiwan sausage and bbq corn. The beef tongue and chicken heart are not bad but would not order again. Service was noticeably slow. Our table got skipped at one point, and by the time our food came out, the table next to us had already finished theirs. On the plus side, wait times on weekends are relatively short, which makes this a decent option if you don't want to commit to a long line.