7/2/26 I've been to this restaurant three times each time I…read morego I wish I could eat here more often. I cannot believe how big the ribs are especially the beef ribs, they are so tender and the meat falls right off the bone. The owner is an amazing chef. You can tell she puts her heart into it. We spoke for 10 minutes and she was a wonderful person who has a natural passion for cooking. . 5/5 . Would love to be able to go inside and sit down, but for now you have to order to go. There is seating outside for 10 people to eat,. But you're not able to sit inside. Hopefully one day we're able to sit inside

Absolutely incredible BBQ! The brisket was incredibly moist with Bourbon flavor. Her sauce is…read morephenomenal. Definitely don't sleep on the Bourbon BBQ and Mango BBQ chicken plate. And the cornbread!!!! Fast, friendly service, too. Will definitely be driving back for more!!! Hands down, some of the best food I've had recently! The freshness of her ingredients and the unique flavors will definitely have you going back for more.

So here it is coming from Sunday night working up a small appetite for supper- I definitely had to…read morethink about where to go and so I thought about it -"Let's try something different, but not too far off" and so I landed at a restaurant I always wanted to try after passing by many times - the Smiling BBQ at El Camino Real - and it should have a specific caption lol, "Beifang/Northern Chinese BBQ." So I went in around 8pm not to bad - a very cozy down to earth feeling, restaurant was clean and also had that Northern Chinese vibe. The restaurant was family owned so the manager basically just spoke Putonghua/Mandarin - talkabout like lowkey down to earth (it's as if you gotta be really into the Chinese vibe to get the experience at this joint ). Restaurant was super clean actually for a Chinese place, "chuu bian juo"-or what he said was "have a seat anywhere," (I should've asked do they have maotai and cigarettes lmao like in Chinese fashion-cigarettes and alcohol accompany meals --what a tradition). So I took a little time and decided ultimately go with mainly what the place was for - BBQ. NOW THE FOOD- I'd say that is a definite 4.5 solid for me - VERY GOOD AND SUPER AUTHENTIC - solid Northern Chinese skewers - I recommend the lamb skewer (yang ro), beef skewer (nuur ro), chicken wing (jichi), squid skewer (wuzei) and of course traditional homestyle chives-stuffed pancake (jiou chai he ji). I wasn't sure as this was my first time I wasn't sure how big the portions are so I also ordered what is a "guozi" or fried egg pancake roll just-in-case. To my surprise everything was actually super well grilled - smokey - flavorful . The beef was cooked well and the skewers has a good balance of fat-to-lean meat content, for $5 pricepoint for 2x skewers, not a bad deal at all. The lamb was also super flavorful, not gamey (which is plus) and was juicy not dry. All good and the chicken wings skewer of 2x wings was also grilled semi-crispy with some seasoned spices (love the flavor and aroma). The squid was also marinated well in a sweet glaze before and was not overly cooked so it had texture/not too dry. Now onto the chives pancake and gouzi/fried egg pancake roll. Both were homemade and they were decent. Chives stuffed pancake had a decent texture and for 2x pcs not bad. The guozi was stuffed with some sausages/hotdog and pretty decent for a side dish-sweet sauce was good with the bbq. NOW THE AMBIANCE-ultimately a 4/5 because it was nice, it was clean, but the way they served the food was really lowkey as the plate was nonexistent they simply give you a tray at each table. Sorta interesting. But the utensils and everything was clean so thats good. THE SERVICE - now this is anywhere around 4/5 I would say the owner. Was nice and friendly but really - you might wanna communicate in Putonghua/Mandarin like I did - I mean you could use English as there electronic smart phone menu is in English and Chinese - but to talk to them effectively - I'm glad my Chinese linguistics sorta came in handy. Ultimately very down to earth people - when I asked for water and napkins they were very helpful and accommodating. Ultimately - the is a good place. Definitely worth to visit time and again.

The lamb skewers, the chicken, gizzard skewers, and the beef skewers were good…read moreThe squid skewers were OK crunchy Do not get the kimchi fried rice It's literally like rice with oil and a hint of spiciness and more than a pinch of salt. The kimchi did not really have much flavor or a kick to it. When I went at opening, there literally was no one in the place and no person to greet to us We have to scan the QR code to order The ambience is very plain and kinda stagnant feeling The service people were very nonchalant Like they will look at you weird if you ask for more chopsticks, than the amount of people that you have Always ask for more napkins because they will not give you more if you do not ask

Came by at 9pm because I got a big back . I wasn't able to do Ayce but no fret, the food was still…read morevery good. Iykyk, when the service is bad... that means the food is super good so go with open thoughts :D We ordered the lamb, beef, and squid skewers. Also ordered the liang pi and Chinese beef hamburgers. They taste authentic. Ambiance is a bit run down. I will be back for the Ayce :8

We had a wonderful experience. Great food, friendly service, and a really nice atmosphere. Will…read moredefinitely be back.

I've been here many times now and I'm pretty satisfied each time. My favorite items to order are…read morethe scallop and egg white fried rice, the duck soup that comes with the peking duck, and the bbq item platter with crispy pork and the soy sauce chicken. Portions are fair for the price and you will leave stuffed. Service is friendly enough and efficient, seeing as how they seem to be packed every single night. The restaurant could use with a bit more cleaning as the floors, seats, and tables seem to always be a bit greasy.

Terrible customer service!!!…read more Very disappointed with the terrible customer service. After I declined the $0.15 plastic bag charge, the cashier ( glass wearing guy) became visibly annoyed. When I questioned why a piece of BBQ pork appeared to be included with my soy sauce chicken takeout, he became angry, yelled at me, and handed me chopsticks to find it myself. His behavior was extremely rude and unprofessional. The food was also disappointing. I will not be returning. I hope management takes this complaint seriously.

came here because another place had a long wait time, so medium hunger turned to AYCE hunger…read more Monday night wasn't crowded, seated right away. just be mindful parking is a bit of a headache in this area, we parked in the residential area fine. for banchan: bottom right mild not spicy bottom middle sweet vinegary beansprout flavorful, not spicy zucchini/carrot soy garlicky sweet flavor candied sweet potato cabbage meats: great quality. smaller portions, though. each person has their own sesame oil and salt + gochujang combo for brisket. we did the premium upgrade, which allowed unlimited kalbi vs 1 per person. we also mainly ordered rib meat, brisket, and wagyu steak service was attentive as well, only had to request drinks/water but they came often for meat replenishment. note: drinks are not included, and the seafood pancake we ordered was also extra. soondubu (tofu soup) was also basically miso soup when ordered as "mild" I had to throw my gochujang into it for any heat. will definitely be back, and won't come on a not hair wash day like I did this time.

Me and my partner came to eat lunch and it was so good I had to write a review!!! I 100 percent…read morerecommend coming here. We are from Southern California and we don't have anything like this out there something close would be Japanese Bqq. The workers were amazing as well! Aug 26,2026. Will come back

Wow! Great food with generous portions. We ordered two regular plates, one chicken katsu and the…read moreother the kalua and lau lau. We had so much leftover to eat for later! Very yummy and not too salty or oily. Would definitely come back :)

Opened up the place on Saturday AM after street parking…read moreLiterally turned on the lights Owner friendly & nice Food was great if not a bit pricey Service solid Plenty of people getting takeout as we left

It was only recently that I started becoming more adventurous with Mediterranean cuisine, since it…read morewasn't something I had eaten very often before. Sofra Grill has quickly become one of my favorite places to enjoy it! Go-to orders: -Chicken Skewers Plate - SO MOIST AND JUICY!!!!! -Steak or Chicken Shawarma Plate -Steak Shawarma Fries FOOD: 9/10 Flavorful food, juicy protein, fresh sides- it is all so good. The portions are pretty big and not overly salty or oily. Their pita bread is very fluffy as well. SERVICE: 9/10 Staff is always quick, very kind, and chill. AMBIANCE: 10/10 They recently expanded! They opened up the wall and added an extended section to the restaurant. The decor is simple yet aesthetically pleasing--nothing feels overdone. I also love the attention to detail in their plating; everything feels thoughtfully presented.

Sofra Grill is the kind of restaurant where you arrive hungry and leave wondering whether you have…read morejust eaten dinner or participated in a Mediterranean endurance competition. The hummus was creamy, the chicken shawarma was flavorful, and the bread was so good I briefly considered putting it in my pocket for later. The Adana kebab had enough spice to remind me that I still have functioning taste buds, while the lahmacun was essentially Turkish pizza, but which raises the obvious question: Why haven't we been doing this all along? So far, so good. My stomach was optimistic. Then things became a little less heroic. Some dishes seemed to have been prepared by completely different kitchens that weren't on speaking terms. The mixed grill arrived looking like it was preparing to support me through the apocalypse. There was so much food that I started making strategic decisions about which items I would eat now and which ones I would leave behind for my imaginary second stomach. A few dishes were excellent; others were more "perfectly acceptable, but let's not get carried away." The atmosphere is pleasant, the menu has plenty of choices, and there are enough good dishes to make me want to return. But three stars feels right: not bad enough to complain, not good enough to write poetry about. I'd happily come back for the shawarma, hummus, bread, and kunafa--but next time I'm bringing stretchy pants, a financial advisor, and someone to carry me to the car. Service was okay.

"Great hole-in-the-wall Mexican near SFO airport"…read more Came here for dinner at 6pm on a Monday night, based on good Yelp reviews. The place is unassuming-- has a thin stretch of outdoor seating and a handful of tables inside. Not super bright in lighting, and a TV inside was showing a baseball game. Seemed like a lot of the business was takeout, as people would come, hover, get food, and leave. I was GOING to order the fish tacos or a fish quesadilla, but I was swayed by the picture of a breaded fish plate special. My son got the carne asada quesadilla, and others at the table got a veggie burrito and a chicken bowl. Food came out pretty quick-- maybe around or just over 10 minutes (the fish plate and veggie burrito came out slightly after the other two). I was very impressed that the fish plate looked even BETTER than the photo (see photos of both). The fish was HUGE. There was a generous helping of guacamole, lots of fresh avocado slides, some onion and cabbage, etc. There was a nice bed of lettuce on the side with sour cream over it, and the rice & beans (covered with a thin layer of cheese) on another side. The fish plate was just delicious. The batter wasn't overpowering or too heavy, and the fish was excellent inside (and very flat). I really liked the sauce in a little cup on the fish, or having it with avocado or guacamole, or even straight. The rice and beans were yummy too. Such a great dish, and it was under $20 before tax and tip. My dining companions all liked their food, though my son said the carne asada meat was "just good" (he had a bite of the chicken and said that was better). The person at the register was friendly. And as mentioned, the prices were very reasonable. I'd happily eat here again if in the area. Great portion size, great quality, good value, etc. Enjoy!

The good: the burrito was tasty. The service was good…read more The bad: I ordered the California burrito, which is supposed to come with french fries. The burrito had potatoes, but they weren't french fries. They were boiled potato strips. Kind of somewhat annoying when that's what I was looking forward to. Also, I ordered a super burrito, but it was more like a taco. Burritos here are really small so if you're hungry, forget about it.

I think this would be a lot more fun as a small group. I came here while traveling solo. I came for…read morethe Ramon, but honestly the skewers are the highlight. With more people I could have experienced more bites of the skewers. Wasn't bad on my own but I would come back in a hurry if I had a group.

A very cozy, intimate and cute date night spot that I always circle back to every now and then for…read moreramen and yakitori. Fun fact: Me and my bf had our first date here almost 8 years ago. We come back every so often and reminisce haha. Although on the pricey side, the food is always delicious and great service every time. Highly recommend!

Love their cheesling chicken wings!…read more We always order for take out. Pick up is a breeze since there's plenty of parking in the shopping plaza. Staff is friendly and food was ready sooner than we anticipated. $18.99 seems to be on par with the current rate for good Korean fried chicken in the Bay Area. We got 2 flavors in small, 8pc each: - Cheesling Wings (sweet, salty, powder cheesy and very crunchy) - Spicy Original Wings (spicy) Definitely a splurge on days we are craving KFC

I was curious about this place when it first opened, especially because it was popular. There was…read morealways a line or group waiting to get in. I knew that I would eventually try it. Over the past several months I've ordered takeout a few times. I was a little surprised at how long it took. On average about 20-25 minutes from the time I called to the time it was ready. Fortunately, the chicken was good and worth the wait, as long as I wasn't starving. But, I do have to pack my patience. And because of that, it is not my Go-To Korean fried chicken place. It is at Bayhill Shopping Center where my gym is, where I get my coffee and shop for groceries and household items. Anyway, some pics of the place.