First time was there back in December. I didnt review in yelp. I would gave them 5 stars. I went…read moreagain last night, and it wasnt as good. I would gave them a 2 star for yesterday's experience. First, the place was empty on a Friday night at 10:00pm. Probably have 3 takeout order while we were sitting down. The first time I went was on a weekday night back in December, and there were more patrons. Not sure if the place is going down hill, but they dont have slushies anymore. We had the mango slushies the first time, and the only drinks available was whatever bottle drinks they have in the fridge. Mind you, they dont serve you water, so you have to get drinks since the food is garlicky or spicy. We wound up getting the milk tea ice rice this time. It was ok. I never tried it, but the rice is a bit hard. I won't order again. Best dish is large eggplant. Very flavorable, maybe a bit too garlicky. Will order this again. Also, the chicken wing is huge, for the price of $3 each. Thats why we ordered 2 chicken wing this time. But, I think it wasnt grilled as nice as my first time. Still good since it is a lot of meat for the price of $3. Lotus root is also pretty good, glazed with sugar. The worst i would say is the lamb, a bit too chewy, lack of flavor. The bathroom has all sorts of postcard of famous album. I found that pretty neat. Lastly, I think the squid tentacles is much smaller than before.

I couldn't be happier with my experience here…read more The service is friendly and the QR code ordering system is very convenient. It was so cold out the night I went so I was very happy they kept it nice and warm inside the restaurant. There's a very large selection of skewers, they have basically everything you could want. I especially appreciate that you can order just one of any skewer, unlike some other places where certain types only come in orders of 3 etc, allowing you to order a large variety even if you're dining alone. The seasoning was delicious, and every skewer was not coated in identical seasoning. None of it was spicy at all if that's what you're looking for, but none were lacking in flavor. The meat was juicy and you could taste the smoke from the grill. I loved the different textures of vegetables which were all well cooked. I'm still thinking about the crunchy exterior of the rice cake. I think my favorite skewer was the lotus root, which was perfecting complimented by the seasoning mix. An amazing meal! 16 skewers came out to less than $50. I look forward to returning!

This place has a good vibe and great food! The animal burger and mac n cheese are absolutely…read moreDELISHHH! The service is fast and staff is very helpful and kind.

Nice bbq spot in Astoria the employees were nice. We got the wings & bbq dry rubbed ribs. The…read moreribs were a bit dry & no I don't mean because it had dry rub the actual meat was a bit dry. The wings were good. I asked for well done & although they weren't ℓℓ done they weren't bad. The garlic broccoli was excellent. So good & seasoned right. The place definitely looks like a bbq place. I would go again to try something different.

Oh yeah, a very cool BBQ experience. The menu is great and the seating is nicely spaced. Atmosphere…read moreis relaxed and well lit, very good for social gatherings given the space and table sizes. You do cook the food yourself but can ask for assistance if needed. The plating and beef boards they bring out are just fun to see. The experience is what you make of it - fresh juice drink options, tons of meat proteins and sides to choose from. I've been here twice and can tell the meat is very fresh and well prepared. I can't even name a favorite, just loved everything! The meat staircase is definitely something to try - so many cuts and good portion size. You get two to three pieces of each protein. It's a great value. Dine-in promo, buy a gift certificate for $20, get extra credits toward your next meal.

Ambiance (5/5): Entrance is up the stairs, into an immersive layout of a wooden oriental palace…read more From the decorations, walls, dining chairs, etc. it felt very on theme! In the lobby area, on display is an old Guzheng (Chinese harp) along with various cuts of premium wagyu meat. The place was well ventilated and was surprised that I didn't leave smelling like it. Service (5/5): This is a self-cook, manning your own meat establishment. The food comes out prepared on trays at fairly quick speed. Burners worked well and were changed out when burned. The burner seemed small but we were able to cook fast enough to keep everyone happy. Food (4/5): For 6 of us (4F & 2M), we ordered just the right amount of food: Meat Lover's Stair Combo, Beef combo, veggie platter, 2 rice. I'd say that all of the meat was super tender but nothing stood out too much. None of the meat was marinated except for 1 meat in the stair combo that turned out to be everyone's favorite. For all that food it was about $40/pp. A free small cup of Hershey's vanilla ice cream at the end of the meal. Overall, had a great time and good food!

Honestly, the concept of this place is so chill, and I love the overall atmosphere. It's a great…read morespot to bring a group of friends, especially with the way the venue is set up and the different games that are available throughout. The actual BBQ is cafeteria-style. You go through the line and pick what you would like and add it to your tray, paying for the total at the end, where the condiments and utensils are located. The bar is in the center of the place. You come in and seat yourself, and honestly, the TVs are everywhere, so don't worry too much about not getting a good table. You'll be able to watch your game from anywhere. The actual food was great-the brisket was beautifully seasoned and very tender. We were honestly so addicted to it. The wings, especially the dry rubs, were honestly perfectly done-they had a nice char and smokiness, but the flavors were strong. All the sides paired perfectly with the different meats, and THAT CORNBREAD??? Man, I could eat a hundred of those. I think my favorite sides were the greens and the mac n cheese, super comforting. Also, the pitchers they had were honestly great and perfect for big crowds. I would 1000% recommend this kind of sports bar for bigger groups of friends. Honestly, it's a great place to spend the evening when you don't know what to do or what to eat.

The food and atmosphere is great, but they really need to figure out crowd control at this venue. I…read moredo assume that the cover they've been charging during big sports games probably helps, but the last time I was here it was only half full and the line to get food wrapped around the entire place and was almost out the door. There has to be a better way to organize this. All that aside, Pig Beach is where you want to come when you're craving BBQ on a nice day. The venue is mostly outdoors with a few indoor tables and two bars. Drinks here are well priced and the specials are even better - I paid $5 for a tequila spritz last time I was here. The meat here is really tender and the sides absolutely slap. Even if you're coming here with a vegetarian there are solid options - the mac and cheese and cole slaw are my favorites. Also I never thought I'd be okay with paying $7 for pickles but the half sours here absolutely slap. Last time I went here I had the ribs which were huge and tender, and the jalapeno cheddar sausage that I def didn't need but it was so, so good. If you're coming here to watch a popular game, get here early to snag a spot.

The service was very good, the staff was very attentive. There were plenty of skewer options and…read morethe cilantro beef was the best!

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Service was good. Servers were attentive. Gave quick info on how to…read moreget started since it was my first time there. Food was kept cold upon purchasing to grill. Meats were quite fatty to my liking. There are leaner beef, pork and chicken options. Could use a little more veggies in my opinion. It helps cut through the grease. There are different spice packets to help season the food if you need. I also ordered the cold noodles. Quite sour and I loved it. I have this thing for sour foods. It gets my appetite going. I just have little patience for food grilling slowly. I was salivating while staring at it to be done cooking. Not the restaurant problem but my own.

Yelp Review Had a…read moregreat experience at Mighty Quinn's BBQ! We got the sausage burger and the brisket burger, and both were amazing. The meat was juicy, flavorful, and cooked really well. The French fries were also really good and definitely worth getting. The only downside was that some of the tables were cracked and could use a little maintenance. Overall, though, the food was excellent and I'd definitely come back!

My husband loves BBQ and was excited when Mighty Quinn opened a restaurant in our neighborhood…read more Unfortunately the prices are very high for what you get. We've had the best barbecue all over the states and although Quinn is good it's not the best. But if you order from Too Good to Go and are not picky about what you get you can try a little of Mighty Quinn's at a reasonable price. The restaurant is not very large. There is a counter at the side where you order and pick up your food. When I walked in I was confused where to go for my pickup but they told me to wait as they were packing the orders now. I didn't wait long. I showed them my app and they handed me the bag. When I got home the sausage and ribs were still warm. The sausage was juicy, spicy, and had a nice snap when you cut into it. The ribs were dry but flavorful. It was not fall off the bone but still tender. I love their saucy brussel sprouts. It might have been my favorite. I might even go back just to get more of it someday. The rice was ok. It's still good bbq here but expect to spend some money.

Not too salty for Chinese skewers which is huge plus. Also…read morelove the stir fried instant noodle - keeps me coming back. The skewers comes in 3 for an order but each skewer is decently big.

I heard a men's craving for skewers and stopped by. Service is incredibly quick and honestly, the…read morefood was fairly priced! The skewers definitely scratched the itch :)

Finally made it to a Queens staple, Peking BBQ!…read more They certainly have a following and the place was definitely full of folks waiting for and enjoying the food. It surprisingly took longer than I expected for my à la carte order of ribs, almost 25 mins which was strange considering they were right in front of me in the warmer. The organization of the orders didn't seem to be efficient to be honest. If the ribs were good though, after the wait, I'd be all good to be honest. Overall the ribs were really dry and overcooked, perhaps from being in the warmer a little bit longer than expected. They were also really skinny ribs with not a whole lot of meat. Perhaps I'll have to give them another try sometime given the number of folks that were there.

Finally went to Peking BBQ in Woodside. Didn't realize how convenient it is to public…read moretransportation. (Just off the 7 /or walk from the Q104 / R,M - Northern Blvd. to Q18) It was just okay, not Amazing by what the socials say. Had the ($21) 1/4 Chicken & Ribs Plate, they threw in an extra 1/4. (I was overwhelmed at first and ordered a plain quarter chicken (dark meat) & 3-rib plate. The cashier was nice enough to recommend the #8 combo (1/4 Chicken, 3 Ribs) instead.) The cut of ribs were good but slightly dry. Was recommended the beans (good) with white rice (dry) by the cashier. Dark meat was the best. First bites of the white meat & ribs were dry, but got better towards the middle. The green sauce was watery and didn't have much flavor. Not sure why everyone raves about green sauce. Was expecting Mama's Empanadas level, but this was 1/4 of that flavor. The Cantonese-speaking cashier was so nice & chill! Communication was easy (English, Cantonese, or Spanish) & they had a steady flow of customers, of all backgrounds. I would get the food to go, the dining area is one long, narrow room and for whatever reason the floor was very wet. I guess it's good that they mopped at 4 PM? There were a few guys that were either workers or hanging out at the far back tables, one or two middle-age couples dining in. It was just kind of a sad ambience. The cashier recommended the Lomo Saltado next time. Maybe I went at a slow time, 4 PM Friday. First bite of food at home was decent, but nothing overwhelming. I would stick to all dark meat! Reheat the pink beans at home. Glad that they usually get their workers two weeks vacation (as per a sign in 2022) - shows that business is good! *Didn't realize they're connected to Caravan Chicken in Astoria. Might try them (closer to me) to compare.

John Brown BBQ was a great experience, especially considering we showed up not long before closing…read more The staff couldn't have been friendlier. They proactively told us what was still available and even said that if we're ever coming late again, we can call ahead and they'll hold what we want. We grabbed a seat, watched some hockey, and settled in for some great barbecue. I tried burnt ends for the first time, and they were easily the standout. Melt-in-your-mouth tender with the perfect amount of smokiness. The beef brisket was excellent too, and they gave us buns to make sandwiches along with three different sauces to try. We also had the collard greens and baked beans, the two sides still available, and both were packed with meat and tons of flavor. I'll definitely be back, both for more burnt ends and to try everything we missed.

I beat the rush on a recent Friday late afternoon at John Brown BBQ. You'll want to get in here…read moreearly as we head into the Fall for this decidedly Kansas City style barbecue and Chiefs football stronghold. The restaurant has a front section inside and another section inside to your left and a third outdoor garden section with seating under the umbrellas. There are several flatscreens for watching the games. This Long Island City neighborhood spot up the slight hill from the Queensboro stop on the 7 Train is a standout for the ribs and brisket, but the stars of the show here are the burnt ends and their inhouse cured and smoked pastrami. Do not sleep on the Pastrami Reuben sandwich here. I am thoroughly convinced this is the best Reuben in all of the five boroughs. Once you have their Reuben at John Brown, you will have it each and every time you visit. This Friday, I ordered the Reuben and the salad with the brisket as the added protein option. The salad was fresh and the brisket plentiful atop the greens, tomatoes and cucumbers with ranch dressing. The Reuben was stellar as usual and they are generous with the smoked pastrami. The salad and the coleslaw on the Reuben balanced the savory smoked pastrami and the salad's own brisket. I took home a half pound of burnt ends and another half pound of smoked pastrami. So good...John Brown my not be the best barbecue spot overall in the five boroughs, but their smoked pastrami is undefeated. That smoked pastrami Reuben is undefeated and is the quiet star at John Brown. One more thing, there is a most kind and helpful Senora who works the floor, clearing and cleaning the tables, and will bring your food to your table when your order comes up. Please treat her with respect and tip her accordingly. She remembers faces and will recognize you after only a few visits. I look forward to seeing her every time. 4 stars!

Lunch specials daily - with rice, soup (but bland on our 2nd visit). We like the salt and pepper…read moresilver anchovy, with airy crispy batter but hard to taste the fish itself. Steamed grey sole was light, gingery. Salted fish and chicken dishes were tasty, not too salty for us. 2-3 dimsum carts were going around - S,M, or L, priced above $4 to $5.75. Small charge for hot tea per person. Were able to ask any staff for help when needed, no assigned waitstaff, which was ok bec. service was fast. Walking distance from Broadway/Queens Blvd so Elmhurst Ave stop on M, R train and a few bus lines. Restrooms available.

Wow! Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant is now open 10am everyday for dim sum! Yay! so happy because I…read morelove dim sum Definitely recommend Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant to family and friends. We came for dim sum and stayed for lunch. I loved that the rice rolls were made only if someone ordered them. My fav is the shrimp rice roll. The shrimp rice crepe wrapped me in its warm embrace while the fresh shrimp was almost crunchy, steamed just right. The chicken feet will always be one of my favorite dishes, they marinate it well and it's usually very flavorful. Our seafood chow fun was very well made, fresh rice noodle with shrimp, scallops, squid and other seafood cooked just right. The chefs here are spot on every time in taste, texture and the degree to which everything should be cooked to perfection. It's always a joy to feast here for celebrations, family dinners and everything in-between. Two thumbs up! Ocean Bay Seafood Restaurant is definitely a hidden gem and consistently brings amazing comfort food to all who crave an exciting foodie adventure.