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    The Chan Smokers

    5.0 (41 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Smoked sandwich, barbecue egg-rolls, brisket nachos

    Craving for smoked barbecue !! Everything is so good!! The best Smoked brisket sandwich, the greens and what's marinated inside is like the " cherry on top" so good. First time trying the brisket nachos the bomb it can fit up to like three people. But their egg rolls it's so filled with just meat! I believe everything on their menu is so good. It's all authentic, hot and ready !! They do move around since it's a food truck so if they're ever in your town, I recommend you stop and try it for yourself!

    BBQ beef brisket nachos
    Natalie T.

    We had the BBQ beef brisket nachos and they were delicious! The beef was super tender and it was a perfect ratio with the cheese and chips. The family running the business are so kind and polite! I hope to see them around soon in Corona.

    Leilani M.

    Crazy good lemon grass beef skewers, smoked pulled pork & brisket on the menu today. A pop up vendor at baldy brewing for St. Patrick's weekend. Adonis, Sodany & Ashley were a warm welcoming family who pour their heart and souls into their masterpiece recipes. They came around to each guest checking in on them after their meal. So welcoming and friendly, good hearted people. The 16 hour smoked brisket has that perfect smoke ring with nice bark seasoning. Lemongrass beef skewers are a MUST! Whatever else you order add a skewer or three. The pulled pork was tender shreds of beautifully smoked meat. In the words of Jen the sides are perfect to balance all the richness. Pickled papaya & carrot salad with Cambodian style fried rice which has an unexpected delightful coconut cream to add another component twist to the dish. Everything we tried was awesome! By the end of the night they were sold out! I would definitely luv to try more of their menu whenever they're in town. Tap to pay available. Fun fact: Adonis started smoking meats at home and his son said dad you could sell this. Adonis tried it out and the business began to grow. Now he has been able to run this awesome pop up traveling to the people sharing his passion with every bite.

    3/15/25 Smoke brisket here we come!
    Jennifer W.

    3/15/25 Oh man! JACKPOT, this is where the leprechaun stashed his pot of GOLD!!! Along with a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth smoked brisket!! Come & get it! Chan Smokers is a pop up, family owned shop serving up delicious & flavorful dishes. My friends & I met up at Baldy Brewery in Upland & Chan Smokers was there to provide another option to pair with your favorite brew. I was instantly attracted to Today's Special: smoked brisket pastrami sandwich with a cup of yummy & scrumptious banana pudding. Adonis, proud proprietor was joined by Ashley & Sodany, such friendly & genuinely welcoming people, took our order & they went right to it & my food was on the spot ready within a few within a few minutes. WowZaH! The smoked brisket pastrami was so tender & juicy-- seriously! Melt in your mouth goodness!!! I should've gotten 2 but needed a second stomach to store it all. My friends got different options, see menu photos please. The beef sticks were also delicious, served with fried rice & pickled veggies--nice pairing to balance the savory meats. For those with huge appetites, combo 4 The Belly Buster could feed 2 people coz it has all 3 meats, pulled pork, beef sticks & of course, the smoked brisket. Come support this local business, follow them on IG for their next pop up event. Seriously exceptional food bursting with flavor & honest to goodness down to earth owners-- Da Best!! Ambiance? Go where they go, eat it there or take it to go

    Cambodian beef sticks and pickle carrots/ papaya
    Vuoch L.

    I somehow stumbled upon " The Chan Smokers " On my IG .. since then I've been following their IG handle @ the_ chan _smokers They do not have a permanent store front , they are a food vendor/ pop up with locations varies at different locations in the IE (Inland Empire). The Chan Smokers offers catering services as well . I mean seriously they caught my attention on Smoke BBQ meats and with Khmer fusion foods. Such as beef sticks khmer style, fried rice , pickled papaya salads . The Best way to catch them is to follow their IG account with up-to dates information and future events/ venues locations. During this visit we were pleased to see them at the Baldy Brewing in Upland Ca . During the St. Pattys weekend hosted by Baldy Brewing. Seriously they were the nicest and friendliest owners , A family small business who also happens to be a retired veteran . Intrigued by their back story . We should all support our family veterans . The photos don't do it justice, their smoked BBQ meats were so flavorfully delicious . Mine and My husband's favorite were their smoked briskets, and pulled pork, and their Cambodian beef sticks. It was tender and full of aromatics of Cambodian's herbs and spices.

    Smoked BBQ Brisket with Steamed Rice & Salad
    Kosoma J.

    My husband and I met the owners and they were such great people! Also a fellow Cambodian like myself doing it out here in the IE! They attended Fontana Fourth of July event on 6/28 and right now we are about eating clean for vacation we have coming up, so we were happy to come across a spot where meat and rice can never go wrong! I got the Smoked BBQ Brisket with rice and Salad and wow it was so good! The flavors was def there! My husband got the lemon grass beef screwers and wow that was so good! It def brought back memories of when my grandma used to make it! If you are at an event and you see their booth, go and stop by so worth it!

    Lemongrass Chicken Skewers, fried rice & banana pudding 10/10!!!
    Bogdan P.

    One of the BEST Cambodian Bbq you can have!!! My girlfriend & I absolutely love coming to this family owned Popup!!! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu, everything is fantastic!!! From the bbq smoked brisket to the lemon grass skewers, fried rice & so on! The Chan Smokers hands down is the BEST Cambodian bbq EVER!!!! Food - 10/10 Service - 10/10

    Smoked BBQ brisket Nachos
    Nancy L.

    Brisket nachos were on point! Finger licking good!Definitely enjoyed them during the concerts at the park in Downtown Ontario. Also, they were super friendly which is a plus. Thanks for making my tummy happy lol

    Tri tip
    Samantha M.

    We ordered The Chan Smokers for my Mom's birthday party and everyone loved the food! Everything was so delicious and we will definitely be ordering from them again soon! I can't thank them enough for helping make the day special

    Combo # four, three meat option
    Chien P.

    The beef sticks was flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised the corn paired well with the bbq. The pickling was nicely balanced. The service was very positive and pleasant.

    Stacey S.

    Amazing food!!! The lemon grass beef skewers and the brisket nachos were phenomenal. The owners are the friendliest and most welcoming people I have ever met. I can't wait to eat here again. Even the pup got in on the action eating every bit that she could get ahold of. People and dog approved lol.

    Beef skewers

    Found this pop-up place at an international food festival in my city. I was walking by trying to decide what to eat and the owner happened to be handing out samples. So glad I decided to try the sample - I was hooked. It was so good I went back the second day and tried another dish. Day 2 I got the brisket combo (think it was no. 3). The brisket was a little peppery (which i like) and very moist. This was probably some of the best brisket I've had in California. They put just a little line of bbq sauce on some of the meat, but not too much, which gave nice variation. Any normal place this brisket would be a definite go to (they also did brisket nachos that someone else ordered and looked great). But the game changer was the lemon grass beef skewers combination (no. 1) I got day 1. These were delicious and flavorful, the tenderness of which we down in how easily the meat came off the skewers. The meat combined with the pickled veggies and rice made for an epic combination. I don't write a lot of reviews but felt this place was deserving. If they are at an event you're at I would highly suggest.

    Pulled pork bowl
    Mary Ann R.

    Their food is so flavorful and worth every penny. I got the pulled pork bowl with the fried rice and slaw. Beyond delicious! Their staff is very friendly and accommodating. If I had the time I would go to wherever they are to eat their food for lunch at least once a week. I'm looking forward to the next time that I can have this again.

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    Thank you so much for allowing us to cater the event!

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    Tried the lemongrass skewers in Pasadena. Come back! They were tender, tasty and great! Definitely will have again.

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    The brisket was tender and smoky--just perfect. Super friendly staff. I'll definitely be back!

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    The best BBQ I have ever had.. The quality and the taste is amazing.. Definitely must have..

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    Love their food soo good my number 1 all time is the mac n cheese can't get enough of it

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    Our Mac and Cheese is one of our popular sides.

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    Bomb food every time and always quick with the replies! Delivered right on time ready go. Chan Smokers DO NOT miss

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    Had the chance to enjoy this BBQ on multiple different occasions and the quality never disappoints. Keep up the great work guys.

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    Thank you for allowing us to cater your nephews graduation party!

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