Everything was awesome. Food was delicious and worth the money. Parking is small so make sure to go early. Will definitely come again. Staff was super friendly and made you welcomed. Service was fast. The ambience was family friendly. read more

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Been dying to try this place and finally made it. Smoke Queen absolutely delivered! We ordered the 4 Meat Family Meal with the baby back ribs, burnt ends, crispy pork belly, and brisket, and every item was outstanding. What really sets Smoke Queen apart is how well they blend authentic barbecue with Asian fusion flavors. They chose the spice combinations perfectly--the subtle Asian-inspired seasonings and sauces didn't overpower the meat; instead, the smoke enhanced the overall flavor profiles and created something truly unique and memorable. The baby back ribs were tender and flavorful, the burnt ends were smoky and juicy, the crispy pork belly had an amazing crunch with melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, and the traditionally smoked brisket was incredibly moist and perfectly smoked. The portions were average but easily fed the whole family. Counter service was good. Staff was very helpful and made appropriate recommendations. Food was prepared and provided in a timely manner despite the crowd. If you're looking for barbecue that's both familiar and creatively different, Smoke Queen in Garden Grove is a must-try. We'll definitely be back! read more

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This is a perfect place if you're in the mood to pig out and that's exactly what we did. There tends to be quite a long line on weekends so anticipate a wait, especially during peak dinner hours! There is a lot of seating options outside and the ambience is great except that there were a lot of flies around so we were constantly swatting at our food. For sides, we got the tallow fries, spicy cucumbers, and mac and cheese. The tallow fries portion was HUGE! They were crispy and my favorite cut, which is crinkle cut! My only complaint was that I didn't really get much of the tallow flavor. The mac and cheese was definitely my favorite side! It was super cheesy and creamy. The spicy cucumbers were also good and cut the heavy and fatty meats well. For the meats, we got the wagyu trip tip and siu yuk pork belly. The wagyu tri tip was smoky, tender, and a perfect medium rare, while the siu yuk pork belly was crispy, very fatty, and rich. I wish there was a bit more meat for the pork belly because it was 90% fat and got tiring really quick. Barbecue isn't really my favorite food but it was still worth a try! read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - tallow fries, pork belly siu yuk, wagyu tri-tip, cucumber salad, and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Not sure if it was because of the serving we got or if I just don't like american bbq, but this wasn't as good as I wanted it to be! It was overall just a mid meal ): Brisket: 6.5/10, not a meltable tender, which is what I was expecting. Also not sure if we can ask for the cuts to be more rare but my family would have preferred that. Green curry sausage: 6/10, they did hit the flavor profile but the sausage was just cooked, but I personally like them a little on the crispier side. Wagyu tri-tip: 7/10, the best of the meats but also just ok. I didn't think it was AMAZING, but definitely more tender than the brisket. I think it's best eaten hot but when we got it if was looking heat, which was a bummer. Sides: Tallow fries: 8.5/10 solid. as a fry fanatic this was the best thing we ate, but also.. we can get fries anywhere! Shells and cheese: 4/10. A little too plain/mellow in flavoring, it wasn't super creamy and just lackluster. Sesame slaw: 8/10. Good flavoring. But to be fair it is just shredded cabbage with sauce so I'm not sure if that's worth $7 Dirty rice: 4/10, got it because of all the reviews but yet again, a little lackluster! I regretted it and wished we got coconut rice instead. Thought there would be some flavoring with it but it was just ok, and also again, rice was not warm (not sure if it was supposed to be served warm or not but I think it would have tasted better warm). Corn bread: 7/10. Nothing special, but it did the job. I deferred from getting the crispy pork options because my family eats the canto deli ones all the time and I was afraid they wouldn't be able to compare they were also out of the burnt tips by 12:30 PM on a Friday, but would have tried those! There was no line when we just got there but a short one started forming shortly after we got our food (15 min from order time). The total came out to be ~$100, for a family of 5. I don't think I will be coming back but will now be trying out other american bbq spots to see if they could compare! read more

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10/10 no notes. The fam and I spent a wonderful Father's Day here The line went faster than I anticipated considering it was a Father's Day Sunday. Once we ordered, our food was ready in 15mins. Everything was AMAZING! Staff was super nice and the whole restaurant/dining area was clean and well kept. Restrooms were clean too. Food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. It's definitely a vibe there . Lots of outdoor dining and a big play area for the kiddos. Ordered the 6 /6 family platter and it's enough food for 5-6 people. Parking situation was good too. I can't recommend this place enough. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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The WORST service and most unfriendly, rude and incompetent staff EVER!! I was totally impressed at the line outside when we arrived. Made me even more anxious to try. I carefully studied the menu and Yelp earlier, so when arriving at 6:10 pm on a Friday night, I was able to quickly make the choices I had been looking forward to all day! When we got to the front of the line, the staff informed us they were out of many items. So instead of making a scene, I just told them to give us what they could and double up on whatever they had to complete our 6 pack. SHOULDN'T THEY ANNOUNCE THIS TO THE ENTIRE LINE so everyone behind me would also be informed of the items no longer available???? We ordered a pitcher and the guy gave us ONE drink, until it was brought to his attention. There were four of us. SMH Then, the girl asked us HOW MUCH WE WOULD LIKE TO TIP (?) WTH??? Then, after waiting in line for an hour, they told us it would be another 30 min because the kitchen was running behind and handed us a buzzer. Aren't all the BBQ and sides ALREADY MADE?? The best meat was clearly the crispy pork belly. (Nothing to do with BBQ)... We ended up with pulled pork, brisket & something else that was dry and I didn't care to remember what it was. NO RIBS AT ALL! Unfortunately, this experience with the staff truly ruined our evening. I understand they are just kids, but seriously shouldn't they be trained better (to represent you) and you might consider hiring kids with manners to treat YOUR customers with respect. WILL NEVER RETURN. read more

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We placed an order online to time up when we'd arrive. However, we were notified our order was ready 15+ minutes before quoted, so it sat there and was lukewarm at best when we got there. After a few minutes of eating, it was room temperature, which made the experience mediocre at best. There was a huge line, though, so not sure if it's best to brave that long line and wait, or risk ordering online if you're to try for yourself. While I didn't enjoy my meal anywhere near as much as I would've had it been served hot, it was still very flavorful! Two bento boxes (both three meats), a side of fries, and a side of mac was plenty for two adults and two small kids. No substitutions allowed on bento box sides, but you do get to pick meats. Another bummer is that mine came missing dirty rice (chunks of meat in the rice), so I had to go back in and ask for it. I drove much further than I would've for most restaurants, but this type of food is up my alley. Too bad it wasn't a good experience. Cool spot, though. Interesting layout, as it's a campus of sorts. Be prepared to parallel park on the streets, as there's a tiny parking lot. Several small buildings on-site with other businesses and lots of outdoor seating, with some of it covered. No indoor seating for this restaurant, though, at least that I could see. Lots of stuff for kids to play with outside like little boats, houses, sand pit, tractor, teepees, cable car (or bus?), tiny carousel, corn hole, etc. Great spot for families, regardless if you're buying from Smoke Queen. read more

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This is a take on American BBQ, but with a Chinese American style. The owner of this spot has been on a couple of cooking shows and that is how we found out about this place. The food was so delicious! We've seen this on so many video reels and waiting for this day. We ordered the 4 meats & 4 sides. 1/2 lb Wagyu Tri-Tip, 1/2 lb Brisket , Pork ribs 1/2 rack, 1/2 lbPork belly Siu Yuk (Chinese : Cantonese style crispy pork belly). Sides: Chinese style pickled cucumbers (says medium spicy but more like a mild), cornbread (with whipped honey butter), Mapo chili, shells & cheese; they also throw in pickled onions on the side. Washed it down with a beer and a strawberry lemonade. The Mapo chili is so good when you mix it with the shells & cheese. They also offered a side of chimichurri sauce for dipping the meat. We ate outside on a community yard like a park. The lot looks like a Tri-plex yard. Plenty of places for kids to have fun such as busy boards, sandbox, giant connect four. There is a very clean bathroom. There are a couple of empty buildings. However there is a matcha/tea neighbor on the lot. Parking: you can park on the street or if you have luck to park in their small parking lot. read more

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Cute restaurant in the Cottage Industries with a small parking lot and street parking in a neighborhood. This place is quasi-empty but will be filled with more pop-ups and restaurants. The menu is big but a wonderful mix of classic and fusion. We came after dinner to try their brisket and were impressed. The smoke ring was legit and the meat was tender. The only downside was the sauces. I wanted to love the gochujang but found it too sweet and the house bbq seemed to be missing pepper or something. We would def be back for the bbq since the meat was good and the atmosphere is super toddler friendly! read more

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I came here on the weekend and there was a long line. The line moved pretty fast and service was quick. I ordered the beef brisket, wagyu tri tip, mac n cheese, and the corn bread. They were all yummy, I enjoyed the wagyu and corn bread the most. The mac n cheese could have been better, it was a bit dry. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade and it was good. I love how this spot has plenty of patio seating and it was dog friendly. I enjoyed the food here, I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. read more

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i'm usually not a huge bbq fan but i love smoke queen! my friends and i always get the family meal with a few sides. i love the variety of meats and i highly recommend trying all of them out. my favorite is the wagyu tri-tip! the sides are just as yummy and really complement the meats. we always get the shells n cheese, dirty rice, cornbread, and of course the tallow fries, which are sooo soft and crispy. parking is tricky since it's in the middle of a residential neighborhood on a major street but overall a super chill and pleasant place to hang out, especially for big families and friends since it's located in a small complex with other businesses and playgrounds. service is awesome and the workers are always so nice! they give the best recommendations and are super helpful. can't wait to go back! read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Given how packed this place can become, my friend and I arrived at opening hours (11:00) for lunch. We decided to get the 4 meat, 4 sides (meats: brisket, siu yuk, pulled pork, and green curry sausage; sides: shells and cheese, tallow fries, pandan banana pudding, and mangomisu). It came with pickled onions and 2 house sauces (gochujang inspired and one had fermented bean curd). The meats were DELISH! The siu yuk was crisp and smokey, brisket had good bark and was tender, sausage had great green thai flav and kinda spicy (not mad it), and pulled was juicy and smokey. The shells and cheese was creamy and the tallow fries crisp. The pandan banana pudding was good but wish there was more banana and nilla wafers for texture. The mangomisu (no alcohol) was delish and not overly sweet! The mango came through nicely and the creamy marscapone filling had good flav. They have seating on the deck and beyond. Nice place for lunch/dinner! If you're in the Garden Grove area, give this place a try! read more

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OC restaurant week! Don't come in the evening... I was so excited to check this spot out when I found it was on OC restaurant week! It's been on my list before that and I knew they had lines all the time so what was I expecting in the evening... We were so excited to try their family bundle but by the time we got in front a lot of the items were sold out. It would have been nice if they had a board or something to say which items were sold out for the day... We tried their corn bread- highly recommend yummy Cucumbers- refreshing and yummy Brisket- actually not dry at all. I was very impressed on how it tasted! I enjoyed it Pork belly- kinda hard but decent. Not mad about it I must come back to try their other items though. They're so close and I thought what I got were good so I can't imagine their sold out items. Must be amazing. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Cornbread Pork Belly Char Siu - Party Tray Brisket 1/2 lbbrisket cucumbers. All were good - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time and I finally had the opportunity! Smoke Queen blends in with the surrounding neighborhoods, hidden in plain sight. It: a pretty neat outdoor space to chill and relax. It shares the space with other businesses like Junbi, a boba tea place, sushi and coffee places (which are opening soon). There's also a small play area for the family to enjoy. Now back to Smoke Queen. It was really hard to decide what I wanted so I got the Bento Box with 3 meats. I chose brisket, char sui, and siu yuk. And wow, those were soo good. The sauces they had were also good but the meats were already good by themselves. Siu Yuk was more of a So Yum and that was my favorite! The Bento also comes with Dirty rice, corn bread, and slaw. I wish there was more rice than slaw. I also ordered Tallow fries and I was shocked how big that portion was and it was soo good! Everyone working there were very nice and helpful with the menu. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - 3 Meats Bento Box: brisket, char siu, siu yuk - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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3rd time coming here and there are some new items. Line has died down a lot since we first came which is nice. Service is friendly and is in a lovely little chilling area. Lot of spaces to eat. Crispy pork siu yuk: favorite I love crispy pork belly Brisket is alright but I saw they had tritip which to me was pretty good. They gave us free burnt ends which was yummy but very rich. Fries were new and they were GREAT. Cucumber salad was decent. Cornbread was amazing with the honey butter and had chunks of actual corn. Dirty rice is good side - we avoided the chili mapo tofu this time because it was oily before. Pickled onions cut through the meat because you def get sick of all the proetien as it's kinda heavy. Green curry sausage was new and a little spicy. They also took out chicken from menu. Preferred gochujang bbq sauce to original as og was a little too tangy for me. I liked the chimichurri better. Pandana bread budding was not as good as their Kaya bread pudding. Spent about $43/pp and everyone took home leftovers. We could've definitely done with less food but we ordered with our eyes. read more

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Place so good I had to write about it. I saw a random reel on Instagram talking about a random BBQ in the middle of a neighborhood but once you go in, you slowly figure out a new public space is being built up similar to Steelcraft just a few blocks away, with Smoke Queen as a flagship announcement to this Cottage Industries eating space. The menu is a blend of expected American BBQ meats and Chinese-American BBQ meats. In addition to seeing items like brisket, pulled pork, and burnt ends, you'll also see char sui and sui yuk and gochujang spare ribs (Sunday only) I played it safe and got BBQ sando with pitmadam, and array of brisket, pulled pork, and char sui in a brioche bun and cole slaw. The additional mac and cheese would make me think twice if I had to pick between it and sex. This place is not just popular but limited in hours, only being 11am to 8pm between Wednesday and Sunday, so expect a long line. Good news is that you get a pager to wait for your order and seating theoretically isn't a problem. There's tons of outside seating but it's subject to change because Cottage Industries is still building up tenants for this ambitious public space so it may get more competitive with additional tenants like a sushi place in the works. Still, it resembles a public park with amenities and play spaces. It's an expensive lunch but the treat at the end of a work week for me. I want to try the Penang curry bowl which has coconut rice and smoked brisket under Southeast Asian curry. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Outside main entrance with a lunch line - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've had this spot bookmarked for months, but I haven't had a chance to try it out until today. Honestly after seeing the price point, I had my doubts if it would be worth it. After my first bite, I will admit I was proven wrong and it IS worth every penny. My boyfriend and I shared the brisket BBQ sando with Mac and cheese side upgrade ($3) + Beef Rib Bone (only served Sunday) Portions are really generous, and it's the perfect meal to share with people. For my sando, I opted to get a Mac and cheese as a side upgrade expecting it to be served in a tiny container.. to my surprise, I receieved a giant size of Mac and cheese for only $3 additional cost. The meat was so tender and smoky, even though I don't normally eat red meat, I found myself enjoying my meal. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Beef Rib Bone - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My friend highly suggested this place and I'm so glad we went. My biggest piece of advice is to go with a group of people because the portions are big and rich and you'll want to try a little bit of everything. For our group of 5 we went with 6 meats and 6 sides and everything was SO good. The restaurant is also AAPI owned and some of the flavors have a little Asian flair to them which is cool while still maintaining the classic BBQ flavor. The line can get long out the door but it moves fairly quickly and we took the time to make our food decisions. My favorites ended up being the brisket, pork rib, cornbread (potentially the best I've ever had?!), and the Mac & Cheese. The fries were eaten the least amongst the group so I would maybe skip those if you need to make tough choices. I was also impressed by the area of the restaurant and clean seating options. In the back you can find plenty of different seating options sprawled across the back deck and family friendly park. It's a great spot to hang with friends or even go on a date night. read more

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4 meats and 4 sides came out to about $120 depending on your meat selection. We had leftovers the next day for lunch and dinner. Top meat and side: Brisket - the baseline to measure good bbq. Very tender and juicy. Flavor wasn't overly salted and delicious with or without sauce. Cornbread - a little crumbly but you can't go wrong with it The sui yuk/roast pork belly could have been more crisp on the skin. I do think you can find better roast pork belly at the regular Asian meat shop. Will come again during the summer! read more

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Came here with a total of 5 adults and 2 toddlers. This is a cool venue for kids/toddlers with other concepts like Junbi Matcha. We got the family meal and added some sides. All the meats were delicious, and the cornbread and broken rice was my favorite for the sides. I recommend this place - BBQ with Asian flavors really hits. The service was great, and even though there was a wait, it went pretty quickly. I'd come back and again, super cool vibes for kids and adults. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We loved it all! I placed an online catering order for Father's Day because I knew the line would be crazy. I ordered the Wagyu Tri-Tip Party Tray which was described as "Buttery tender American wagyu tri-tip slow smoked with white oak and seared off to medium/med rare". It was honestly so delicious! It was so tender and the cuts had a nice fatty marbling. This tray comes with their Saigon cilantro sauce which really enhanced the flavor. It serves about 8 people. We were honestly impressed and would definitely order this again. I also ordered the Brisket Feast for 5 and the Pandana pudding. The brisket feast comes with 3 lbs Smoked Brisket, 1 qt Shells & Cheese, 1 qt Sesame Slaw, 1 qt Mapo Chili, and 1 Cornbread. I added the pickled red onions because the reviews I read all praised this item. It's a great choice. It paired perfectly with the different meat. The Mac n cheese was a basic Mac n cheese but we still enjoyed it with the other heavy flavors. It was a nice balance in my opinion. The pandan banana pudding had a nice vanilla nutty flavor. I definitely want to try the other desserts, the brisket sandwich, and rice bowls that I saw as I entered to pick up my order. We loved everything. I would definitely order these items again. Don't expect your typical American barbecue. I loved the Asian inspired flavors- it added such a unique spin on American comfort food. This place was PACKED! I enjoyed seeing the family photos and notable restaurant mentions decorated on the walls. I would say this place is definitely family-friendly and they had outdoor picnic table style seating with a few limited seating options inside. I had to drive around for parking. They do have designated lots in the neighborhood. Expect to wait or order online if you don't want to wait in that long line. It was Father's Day, so I can't comment on what the line is like on a regular day. read more

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Hands down one of the best BBQ that I ever had that is fusion and Asian inspired. The brisket was cooked properly and tender. The BBQ Char-Siu had the a slight smokey flavor to it but wasn't overly sweet, like with typical Chinese BBQ. The dessert was also very good. I could probably eat the whole pint by myself. The banana definitely complimented the real pandan flavors in the banana pudding. One of the best banana pudding I have ever tasted! I definitely understand why this place deserves a Michelin star read more

SMOKE QUEEN BARBECUE @ GARDEN GROVE The pulled pork sandwich was yummy especially with the house barbecue sauce;however, I just wish the Mac and cheese was more flavorful. The workers were nice but there was a bit of a wait with getting the food. Loved the outdoorsy feel with the open patio seating--overall 4/5! read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - BBQ Pulled Pork Sando - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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We arrived a few minutes before opening and were greeted by a pretty long line, which definitely raised my expectations--especially after hearing the meats here were just average. After trying a variety of meats and sides, that assessment turned out to be accurate. The meats themselves were fine, but nothing particularly memorable. That said, a couple of dishes did stand out. The shells and cheese and the Panang curry bowl were both worth ordering and easily the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, the rest didn't quite live up to the initial hype. The location was a bit confusing at first, tucked into a residential area, but the outdoor seating setup was actually really nice once we got settled. It's a great space to hang out, especially with a playground nearby for kids to run around. Just keep in mind that it's fully outdoors, so it might not be the most comfortable during very hot or cold weather since there didn't seem to be much in the way of heating or cooling. It also looks like more restaurants may be opening in the area, which could make it an even more lively spot over time. (I didn't get a chance to try the fries or the cornbread). read more

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After all of the Facebook ads and food vloggers on YouTube, I finally was in the area to come try this place out. The restaurant is located in a shared community of other establishments. But I really like the vibe of their outdoor seating area. It's nice and clean and definitely elevates the experience here. They do have a small parking lot, but it gets filled up, so you are more likely to park on the street. We came in on a Friday evening and there wasn't much of a line. I think we waited 5 minutes or so. Ordered the char siu, crispy pork belly and half a rack of ribs. You also order your drinks here and get it filled to the left of the cashier. Their sangria was really good with the different fruits and flavors in it. The strawberry lemonade was also very good and tasted fresh and not overly sweet either. After you order, you get a buzzer and come back when your food is ready. Across of the cashier is the sauce area. We got our food to go and was very impressed with the carry out bag they give you for to go orders. It's like a woven canvas bag sort of thing. And they packed our food in an aluminum party tray and neatly assembled. The crispy pork belly was nice and tender, but not as crispy as I thought it was going to be. Still good though. Nice smoke flavor and juicy. The char siu on the other hand, did not taste like the traditional meat that you get at a Chinese deli. Definitely missing that sweetness. Though juicy and tender, the flavors on this was no where near the traditional Chinese one. The ribs were tender and juicy. I appreciate that it was also meaty and did not have any dry spots. Overall, I thought the food was good, but will not go out of the way to come here as I didn't think the food was over the top good like all of the food vloggers claim it to be. If I want great bbq, I'd go to Heritage. For the pork belly and char siu, I'll just stick to the traditional Chinese Deli's. They're cheaper and have more flavor to them. I forgot to mention their cornbread. I thought it was moist and had good flavor. It's best to eat it right when you get it, but is still good the next day when you throw it in the microwave for 15 seconds or so. read more

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I've been seeing this BBQ spot all over Instagram for months, so I finally decided to give it a try. We ordered 4 meats, 4 sides, plus the green curry sausages. Meats: * Wagyu Tri Tip * Siu Yuk * Pork Ribs * Char Siu Sides: * Dirty Rice * Spicy Cucumber * Cornbread * Mapo Chili The Siu Yuk was definitely the highlight -- perfectly crispy skin with juicy, flavorful meat underneath. The Wagyu tri tip had good flavor, but it was slightly overcooked for my taste. The pork ribs were a little dry and lacked seasoning. The char siu was also too fatty for me, about two-thirds fat and one-third meat, so I could only eat a small portion. The green curry sausages tasted similar to traditional Thai sausage. As for the sides, the dirty rice was tasty, the spicy cucumber was refreshing, and the cornbread was solid. The Mapo Chili, however, was disappointing and not something I would order again. It was mostly oily ground meat with a watery mapo-style sauce. Overall, there were some standout dishes and some misses, but the Siu Yuk alone made the visit worthwhile. read more

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Thank you Yelp community you've done it again. This place is on point. Great staff, delicious food and happy hour all day Wednesday. Thursday and Fridays? Yes please. Even if this place is a drive for me, we will definitely be coming back more frequently. Parking is a bit scarce unfortunately and not too many other businesses around yet. We look forward next to our next time over to try other items on our list. Awesome place to bring the family and share! read more

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Texas bbq with an Asian twist. One of the best bbq joint I've been to in California. Top 3 maybe. There was a line but it moved pretty quick. The only thing I feel like it needs improvement is the sausage. Everything else is amazing. Brisket melts in your mouth. Panang curry bowl was ridiculously good. My favorite for sure. I love the dirty rice. My son loves the Mac and cheese. I gotta comeback on a Sunday to get the beef rib. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Parking - there is a little lot on each side. A lot of cars were driving by so I couldn't turn into the lot and ended up parking in the residential streets. You order at the counter and pick it up when your beeper lights up. Seating is first come first serve outdoors and there is a small play area outside as well. We ordered the 6 meats and 6 sides. Each meat is 1/2 so youll get a total of 3lb of meat. Our total for this came out to be $156, not including the extra meat and side we ordered. Meat - brisket - pork rib - waygu tri tip - cha sui - siu yuk (extra 1lb) Sides - dirty rice - nothing special, would rather have regular rice - mapo chili - the meat is very soft and mushy - pandana pudding - good but it needs more wafers and banana. It was too much of the pudding - shells and cheese - this was ok, nothing special - tallow fries - didn't try this - sesame slaw - good Asian slaw - corn bread (extra order) - moist but falls apart Overall the meats were ok, some were tender and others were kinda dry. I kept seeing the place on social media so I am glad I tried it but it was in the pricier side. Not sure I would come back. read more

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Difficult to find parking. There's a mini park inside the cottage complex great for toddlers and kids. Mainly out door seating. Although the line is almost out the door, We only waited 10 min to order, and just about 15 minutes for our food to come out. Here's my order: Pit madam panang curry Brisket Wagyu tri tip Pull pork Pork belly sik yuk Brioche buns Mapo chili Tallow fries Sesame slaw Brisket ( usually juicier according to my friend who was here the week prior ) my understanding is that it's a little inconsistent, some days it's amazing some days it's just ok. Wagyu tritip, can't go wrong, this was very good. Pull pork, very good Porkbelly sik yuk (crispy) I went with the cashier suggestion, definitely not just an upsell the I really like the crunch. Usually crispy pork like this is very salty, this one was really good. Brioche buns It's brioche hamburger buns Mapo chili Mapo tofu in the form of chili. I really enjoyed this. Sesame slaw, coleslaw but Asian read more

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Personally, what elevates the food here is how nice the outdoor dining is. It's so large, spacious and very well done. There's a play area for kids and great for both large families or a cute date. They're even opening up other small pop up restaurants like a boba place, Junbi, and a sushi place. The bathroom is also very clean and large and there's plenty of street parking. The staff was very nice and I recommend eating at 5pm because the evening rush came all of a sudden around 6pm. The food came out quickly and the 4 meats/4 sides combo was a lot of food for 3 people. Definitely could've fed another person easily. The sides were okay. The cornbread was fine and not worth waiting for which is surprising because it was in high demand. Banana pudding didn't have enough vanilla wafers nor banana. Mac and cheese fell flat and was pretty bland. The best side dish were the pickled cucumbers for us. The bbq meats were a lot better. I personally enjoyed the wagyu tri-tip whereas my brother was a fan of the brisket. Decent smoke rings too. The pork belly char siu and pork ribs were pretty standard. House bbq sauce was solid. I find it comparable to Heritage in San Juan Capistrano but I really enjoyed the outdoor ambiance and convenience of this location a lot more. Great for birthday parties or a casual wedding too. read more

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I'm usually not a fan of fusion but this Smoke Queen kills it. Had the curry and brisket, soooo good. Got the Mapao Chilli, also amazing. Highly recommend this place. You order up at the front and pick up yourself. Great place to bring the kids or a date night. Great outdoor area to enjoy a beer, bbq, and your love ones. read more

Ambiance is nice, curious to see what other small business will open up. Staff extremely friendly, someone went over the menu. We wanted to try at least 3 meats so we got the family meal for 4. Fries - sadly prob the best item out of 4, nice crinkle cut fried in tallow. Nicely done not overly salty. Coleslaw - not your typical slaw, kinda tasted like a salad bag you buy and mix from your local grocery store Shells & cheese - big let down, the shells were still hard as if they took it a few minutes before al dente. Lacked flavor as well Buns - not much to say just typical buns Burnt ends - they were burnt ends , just swimming in the sauce Pork belly char siu - prob best tender piece Brisket - thick cuts just not tender and more on the fatty side Pork ribs - driest pieces , covered in bbq to mask it. Prob wouldn't come back, Asian twist did not blend well with bbq this time. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Perfect Father's Day today at Smoke Queen. It's a tradition for us, get the dads together, catch up while waiting in line and smelling the best smells. Grab beers near the front of the line, order too much meat (and this place is not only really good but a great value) and then let the kids run wild while we chow down. Friends came from all over LA and OC, kids got good time running around, adults got to eat mapo chili, dino rib, two kinds of pork belly, fantastic brisket and tri tip. The coolest part was the owner came out and brought to go boxes to all of us who always over order! Really fun talking to her and a perfect atmosphere. read more

Smoke Queen Barbecue - 6 meat and 6 side combo with the Dino rib add on - Barbeque Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This has been in bookmarks for so long, finally got around to trying it. Luckily, quick service got there when it wasn't busy. Ordered: Corn bread Slaw Cheesy shells Pork belly Vibes are nice and spacious, very clean Lots of tables and bar tops to choose from Heard they have a lunch special, so will come back to try. read more

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Worth the wait! The line does get pretty long but they do have online ordering. The staff were friendly! The food was amazing!! They had a lot of seating outside and a great space for families or kids. We did the 4 meats & 4 sides meal. We were trying to come for the beef rib on Sunday and char siu burnt ends, but it was sold out already. We did get to try the brisket, siu yuk, pork ribs, and char siu. I'm usually not a fan of brisket but it was probably the best brisket I've ever had. We definitely want to come back to at least try the sausage too. We tried to mapo chili, shells n cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, tallow fries, and dirty rice. Also had the pandan pudding. I would probably skip having the mapo chili. For drinks we had the strawberry lemonade and mango sangria. read more

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Excellent fusion BBQ. The area looks like it was a preschool in the past, but there's plenty of seating area and common grounds which is why so many families are here. Parking is limited in their lot, but should be able to get a parking spot on the street Food- 5 stars siu yok- the Chinese style BBQ pork, but they only give the belly, so it's divine. The skin was perfectly crispy and the meat was so succulent Dirty rice- juicy chunks of meat and buttery rice. perfect complement with the pork Banana pudding- this was extremely creamy and good. Everything is an overload of fat, but so delicious Service- 5 stars Fast casual spot. Food came out quickly Bottom Line Excellent fusion BBQ. Great for takeout, large and small groups read more

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A classic American BBQ spot that servies Cantonese roasted pork belly and Green Curry hot links??? This was a great addition to the OC area. Good vibes and they have $20 pitchers of beer for happy hour! + Brisket (5/5): Can't go wrong! Super tender, moist, and marbled. Flavorful and smoked really well. Nothing special, but very well made. + Green Curry Sausage (5/5): I'd definitelyyyy order this again! Incredibly flavorful without being spicy. The sausage was perfectly snappy and had a fragrant curry taste. + Dirty Rice (4/5): Really unique! I have never seen this at a BBQ spot, and I pleasantly enjoyed this. Filled with flavor and there's pieces of MEAT in it as well!! An elevated fried rice type beat. + Siu Yuk (5/5): Sooo yum! Very juicy cuts of fatty pork belly. Classic! My only gripe was the pork skin was not fully dehaired. + Corn Bread (1000/5): MUST ORDER! I loved how dense and fluffy this was. The corn was so sweet and the honey butter they have is a perfect pair. A great side to share with your group! read more

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Found parking across the street in the neighborhood. The smells were amazing as we walked in. Staff super friendly. Ordered and grabbed seats under the shady avocado tree in the back. Shared family meal with friends. Meats were seasoned well. Brisket cut into thick slices. Siu Yuk had crispy skin, juicy meat. I liked the gochuchang sauce because of the spice. The cilantro chimichurri was nice too. Tallow fries were devoured. The corn bread was moist. Love the variety of seating options in this place. Good for one person or large groups. There is a corn hole game next to restaurant. Kidd enjoyed that. Will be back to try other menu items. read more

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Here's the thing about barbecue: it has so many great dishes that all taste wonderful but it fools you into thinking you can have it all and not pay for it later. Smoke Queen is the same. Everything we had--ribs, burnt ends, brisket, and sausage--was great. Sure, I had my favorites, but everything in that combo is something I would never be mad at someone ordering for the table. Even the sides, aside from the slaw, were great. I especially liked the cornbread. That was a generous portion of something that I'd have been happy for a slice or two of something that enticing. The service was quick and reliable; they even filled our beers to the brim every time we ordered . You can't complain they don't give you full cups of beer here. Ordering was painless and everyone was so helpful in answering questions and giving recommends from the menu. I also like the location and the concept of the communal dining location of the whole thing. It was neat ordering the huge feast and coming out to find a food table from the dozens available. It reminded me a lot of a church get-together or family barbecue at the park. It was great. All in all, this was a great find and one I hope I can get back to again and again. Long live The Smoke Queen. read more

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