Solid Q in Mountain View. Lots of things seemed familiar to me, and I go and find out that they…read moreare part of a huge BBQ chain/family but each location has a different name. I've been to 3 others Redwood City BBQ, South Winchester BBQ (San Jose), and Canyon's BBQ (Castro Valley) and I've reviewed most of those quite favorably, except for 1. But they have about 4 others that I haven't been but are on my list. I guess now I'll know they are more the same than they are different. I knew walking in that I was going to like it. A strong aroma of wood smoke hugs you upon entering. A cool mural outside, lots of beers and bbq on the tables, cool tunes that was all over the place genre wise. 2 Meat Combo ($26/4.5*) Crazy solid combo. Not as juicy as I would prefer but between the perfect smoke content and their seasoning just makes me happy enough. Brisket: Their brisket is awesome. Not as juicy as some of the top notch places here in the Bay, but the flavor was perfect for me. Assertive smokiness without being overbearing. Get a piece with a good layer of fat and it was basically hearty beef bacon. I rarely put sauce on brisket but theirs is not bad, maybe just a dot or 2. Ribs: Also drier than what I like but the flavor and meaty texture was enough for me. Definitely have to pull these off the bone a bit, does not easily fall off, which I actually prefer. I like toothsome versus mushy meat. These ribs do have a layer of bbq sauce cooked into them, so it has a sweet and tangy flavor already in it. But they still can accept extra sauce, as it will not only moisten the ribs further but it will amp up the tang and sweetness that pork ribs are natural for. Tried 2 sides, beans and coleslaw. The beans aren't the super sweet kind, which I liked. More chili-like very hearty and complimenting to the smoky bbq. The slaw was perfect, crisp with a creamy yet slightly sweet dressing. Crazy good, I could actually eat their sides alone as a meal. Their corn bread here is strange. It is cooked in a sheetpan and cut into squares much like a brownie. But that square is then griddled til golden brown so I totally thought it was garlic bread at first. The other bbq spots I tried from this same company didn't make corn bread like that, so this was a first for me. Probably the only miss for me here. Also tried a half pound of Tri Tip ($20/4*) Very meaty that they were able to keep it a nice pink medium, which I like. But much milder in smoke than their brisket and ribs. I ended up making sandwiches with these at home. They are sliced pretty thick so you may have to slice some of them further. It bites easier in thinner slices versus monster thick slices that will pull out of the bread with each bite. I learned that on this out so just throwing out a tip. A solid bbq throwdown with a cold frosty one, plus lots of leftovers for work lunches the next few days, is just an out I can repeat over and over. Glad I found this spot!

Very disappointed with the portions and customer service…read more We've been coming here at least once or twice a month because we genuinely love the BBQ. We recently started buying the meat by the pound, and unfortunately, we've now had the same issue twice. Last time, we ordered a pound of brisket and a pound of tri-tip. When we got home, the portions seemed unusually small, so we weighed them. Both were under 15 oz. We were disappointed but assumed it was just an isolated mistake. Today, we came back and ordered a pound of brisket and a pound of tri-tip again. Unfortunately, when we got home and weighed them, both portions were under 14 oz. That is a significant difference when you are paying by the pound. I called the restaurant to let them know, and the only response I received was essentially, "Sorry." We are regular customers and really enjoy the food, which makes this especially disappointing. Mistakes can happen, but having the same issue repeatedly and then receiving no meaningful response when bringing it to the restaurant's attention is not acceptable. If you're ordering meat by the pound, I strongly recommend checking the weight before leaving or as soon as you get home. At these prices, customers should receive the amount they are paying for. Great food is not enough if regular customers don't feel they are being treated fairly. I really hope the management addresses this, because we genuinely liked coming here and would hate to stop supporting a place we used to enjoy.

Highly recommend this place if you like skewers! They're always so consistent in their seasoning…read moreand all the skewers are packed with flavor. Their smashed cucumber cold dish is a MUST get, the sauce is addicting! And their a-choy skewer is as flavorful and perfectly cooked. Each skewer comes with a decent portion which is nice! This is a great late night snack or even a dinner. They have another location in San Mateo, but this one is my favorite. The restaurant is super spacious and the pan actually keeps ur skewers piping hot even after sitting there for a while. The tables are also further apart which is nice!

Love this skewers place! Very nice ambiance especially on the weekends where they have someone…read moreplaying the guzhen. My go to is always the lamb + beef. If you need something more refreshing to balance your meal, I recommend the cold noodle. Line always takes a while for dinner but service is quick! This location is very good at bringing the right orders and naming the different skewers when they place it down. I appreciate that little action. Ps if you come during your birthday and show your ID, you get a little gift box :D

The restaurant was clean, and all the chicken was nicely coated and very crunchy. We ordered the…read moreCheesling, Honey Garlic, Wings of Fire, and Galbi. The Honey Garlic and Cheesling were definitely my favorites! The Galbi was my least favorite, and the Wings of Fire wasn't really my taste, but both were still pretty good. The pasta was also delicious, although it was a little salty for me. That's not a big issue, I'll just request less salt next time. The pickled radish wasn't very crunchy, but it still tasted fine. Overall, the food was enjoyable, and I would come back again, especially for the Honey Garlic and Cheesling chicken!

Ordered 2 kinds of chicken wings. One with Secret Sauce and the other was Soy Garlic. We also…read moreordered their fried rice, coleslaw and onion rings. From all of the items that we ordered, ONLY the fried rice and coleslaw are good. The chicken wings both are horrible. They tasted so fake, the sauces are heavy and tasted chemical. We couldnt take the second piece. Woke up this morning still feeling ill remembering how they tasted. Not gonna eat chicken for a while.

There was scarcely a single dish I did not love. In classic Korean restaurant fashion, there were a…read morelot of free things. Bancheon dishes, dessert, mushrooms and peppers to grill. The bancheon alone blew me away. The scallion pancakes were amazing, I loved the ube mash, and most everything else: tofu, quail eggs, were good. The kimchi was not too sour like I've had elsewhere. The meats were all great paired with a variety of dipping options. They were very rich for sure do I wouldn't have this every day, but there was a good amount for the price, and each cut was so tender. Some more flavorful than others, but Each stood out with different tastes. Only thing I would change is the marinated rimbs were a bit sweet for our tastes but still delicious. The bibimbap and wagyu tofu soup (comes with rice) were great as well. The ice cream was okay. Overall I for sure would come again. The server was helpful giving recommendations, but he said the protons were small and we should order more. The protons were in fact huge, so lesson learned. They also let us sit down almost 30 minutes before our reservation (do get a reservation) which was nice. The inside is dark and fancy, very clean. Seeing the raw meats on display and lots of other people's orders waiting to be served filled us with anticipation. I also appreciated the was a lot of seating for people to wait for their table including inside and outside; they probably need it. And I love that they grill for you so you don't need to worry about messing up. I wish more places did this. They were super skilled and efficient.

It's been several years (pre COVID) since we last came and this place continues to be a standout…read more Love that they cook/bbq for you (it is high end). The banchan is generous with a great variety. Love that you also get a lot of pickled onions and fresh green onions to help cut through the richness of the meats. Ordered the beef tongue - chewy, but superb. If you haven't tried it, order it. Also the wagyu a5 and brisket which were equally delicious. The place does get crowded so reservations seem the best way to go. Fun place for a nice treat to enjoy Korean BBQ

Servers cooking your Korean BBQ for you! Say less! I had to come here ASAP. My friend and I got the…read morebeef combo that serves about 2-3 people, depending on how big your appetites are. The beef combo includes the kimchi jjigae or whatever jjigae you want. The kimchi jjigae was perfect--not too spicy and not bland. The beef is good, but some pieces can be tough to chew, maybe because they cook it instead of you. Still, it's worth it. Don't skip the rose tteokbokki. It's so good, creamy, and far from too spicy. The haemul pajeon (seafood pancake) was delicious. I'm not a big fan of green onions, but they made the pajeon really tasty. If you're of age, the makgeolli (rice wine) is great with Korean BBQ, or you can have some soju. My friend and I are big BTS ARMYs, so we had to get the banana milk in honor of Jungkook. This spot is chef's kiss-worthy and super delicious. Also, I think it's really cool they have a big jar of kimchi. It adds to the cool vibe and looks so tasty.

Wooga Premium Korean BBQ was an amazing experience from start to finish! The food was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and delicious, with high-quality, tender meats cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was welcoming and enjoyable, but the service truly stood out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, going above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Their genuine hospitality made us feel truly valued and welcomed. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and service beyond excellent! We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend Wooga Premium Korean BBQ!

First time visiting this BBQ place and I really enjoyed the experience! Everything was delicious,…read morebut I highly recommend trying the spicy pork and A5 Wagyu for the full experience. Both were definitely worth trying! We visited on a weekend and luckily got a nice seat, but I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time, especially if you're planning to visit during the busy hours.

Guy-Kaku's lunch special is one of the better values I've found if you're looking for a satisfying…read moreJapanese BBQ meal without spending a fortune. For $18.99, you get your choice of two proteins, rice, salad, and miso soup, which is a pretty generous meal for the price. We all upgraded to the premium proteins for an extra $6 each. We tried both the short ribs and the ribeye. While the short ribs were good, I actually preferred the thinly sliced ribeye--it cooked quickly, stayed tender, and had great flavor. One pleasant surprise was the salad. It wasn't just an afterthought; it was fresh, well dressed, and honestly as good as the side salads served at many Japanese restaurants. The miso soup was also solid and rounded out the meal nicely. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the s'mores dessert. At $3, you get one small rectangle of Hershey's chocolate, one marshmallow, and two graham crackers. The portions are tiny, and if you have kids, they'll almost certainly want more than one. By the time you order enough to make everyone happy, it doesn't feel like much of a value. Overall, this isn't the best Japanese BBQ I've had, but that's not really the point. It's a consistently good, affordable meal with quality ingredients and generous portions for the price. If you're looking for a satisfying lunch that won't break the bank, Kura's lunch special is an easy five-star value.

This restaurant's Food Truck went to our workplace couple around April. Their St Louis Pork Rib was…read moreto die for! Fall off the bone, juicy, and very flavorful. I was one of the first few people who go the St. Louis before Food Truck ran out. My coworker mentioned the Chicken BBQ was also good. All the side dish were wonderfully seasoned: Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, the dinner rolls. The price is on point for a good quality of the bbq. Can't wait to visit their the actual restaurant in Sunnyvale! This place has truly refined grilling into perfection! 100 stars out of 10.

This is a legendary award winning BBQ…read more The one curiosity we had was with their numerous awards for their homemade CHILI... and we were told they only sell it on the menu around November and/or December, but it's not a permanent fixture on the menu they offer ('tho I'd think they should!) year 'round. It's counter service (and they have a roving mobile food truck too) as a casual dining experience inside of the Golf Course. The Brisket is good. The pulled pork is okay. We're curious about all other menu items, so might be back to try the other meats.

Dropped in for lunch for the first time ever today. I don't know why we haven't been here before!…read moreIt's convenient, easy parking and plenty of seating we greeted the moment we walked in the door. The whole restaurant was very neat and clean. You had the option to either pay out a kiosk or at the counter or online via QR code. The menu is on the kiosk behind the counter on the wall and also paper menus. Basic this is my first time I went very basic. I tried them Mongolian beef the side of rice in order lumpia, cheese wonton and spam musubi. Everything was very tastyl and the portions were enormous. I'm pretty picky about my lumpia and Mongolian beef and these were one of my favorites for take out!! They were not stingy on the ingredients and the flavor was on point with just enough spice. I can see this being my go to you when I don't feel like cooking I'll just throw a pot of rice on at home and pick up a few dishes. Definitely the Mongolian beef. I can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can try the soups. I have been wanting to find some place with a really good takeout, hot and sour soup. The Hawaiian Suns and sodas were perfectly chilled, and there was a large variety of Hawaiian sun. We went in at an odd hour between lunch and dinner so there weren't very many people there. However, every time we've usually pass by during a lunch or dinner hour at the place was pretty crowded. We had read many great reviews and see many videos about the place knew we had to stop by. We have been missing out. I can't wait to try more. I like that you had the choice of making your own combos for the Hawaiian plate lunches if you wanted to, and if you don't like spam , musubi you can try the Portuguese sausage barbecue chicken or Katsu..

I can't count how many times I have driven by this place and have told myself that someday, I'm…read moregonna try it out. Well, that day was today, and I will admit that I was impressed! This place focuses on Hawaiian and Chinese dishes and has pretty decent selection without being intimidating. My husband had a mini low carb plate with chicken, beef and a fried egg, and I had the cheese wontons and the honey walnut shrimp. The portion size was decent and not skimpy at all. The seasoning on the plate was decent, wontons were decently crisp, and the honey walnut shrimp was perfect. The sauce gets served on the side as to not make the breading on the shrimp soggy but even without the sauce the shrimp were so perfectly crisp, this is not exactly what I was expecting but I was pleasantly surprised. (Honey walnut shrimp is my go to dish) Staff was friendly, the place is well kept, there is a huge tv screen for some entertainment. Simplicity is best in this scenario. Will I go again? Absolutely. I definitely want to try what else they have to offer! You can order on the tablet at the front or with the cashier as well.

this is the best chicken wings I ever had in my entire life. Garlic soy for lyfe. .read more

I've been to 5 other bb.q locations and this was the worst and most disappointing experience. As…read moresoon as we walk in, we see a staff member brushing her hair. They stared at us like we interrupted them. Only time I saw them friendly was when one worker gave her number to a customer. Food was super disappointing. We ordered the original chicken and it was dry inside and the batter wasn't crispy at all. We asked them to fry it more but it didn't make it any better. The honey garlic wings also lacked crispiness but it was sauced well enough. Any other bb.q location is better than this one.

Picked up two too good to go bags here and was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! I've…read moreseen mixed reviews of this restaurant and was hesitant on coming here, so when I saw the bags available on TGTG, I figured it was a good time to try, and they didn't disappoint! If their TGTG can be this delicious, their normal food must be even better. Would be happy to come back another time to try other things! Pulled pork wasn't dry and was smoky, chicken wasn't dry. Their BBQ sauce was a good mix of sweet and salty. Cole slaw, potato salad, beans, and corn muffin were delicious! No complaints at all. There's plenty of seating inside and the workers were very nice.

For those who've lived in the South Bay (Santa Clara/Sunnyvale) you know how much of a staple this…read moreBBQ chain is. I stopped by this restaurant during a business trip to relive out my childhood. Nothing about this place has changed, in a good way! Let's break it down Service You order your food at the front, but can also have someone come to your table and order. Everyone is nice and welcoming, and will help you order if you feel overwhelmed by the amount of choices. Ambiance It looks and feels like your neighborhood bbq restaurant, with matching music chairs and tablecloths. They have light rock or country playing in the background and it's not too loud in there. I went during lunch time and there were guests sprinkled about the tables. Food The food was amazing! It was cooked to perfection, and you can choose from many bbq sauces available. I ended up getting the pork beef and chicken, with corn bread and potato salad. Their potato salad was to die for! The only thing that I guess I was shocked by was the price. My meal came out to around 6 dollars after tip, and I thought it would be closer to 30. All in all, I give this spot a 4/5 would recommend!