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    The Kitchen BBQ Express

    3.9 (25 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Diana T.

    Hearty options for chinese style bbq and classic entrees! We were a party of 8 and heard about the extension of The Kitchen. There wasn't that much of a wait and they were able to put some tables together for us. The place is small and compact. We ordered a good variety of dishes and the price wasn't bad at all for a casual lunch.

    Truffle XLB
    Hannah W.

    Wont ton soup for my soul! One of the few options opened between 2:30-4:00pm if you're thinking about grabbing a late lunch/early dinner . Loved their customizable won ton soup, we got shrimp won tons skipped the noodles and added roast duck, so rich, so flavorful, so lovely! We also couldn't pass up ordering their truffle XLB and my daughter's favorite-pan fried XLB. All dishes were 10/10! Highly recommend!

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    Lorena T.

    This is my foodie family's newest go to place. Even my picky Chinese mother likes it, so it has to be good. Today my sis brought me here for a rice plate with duck (Cantonese style), bitter melon with beef and pan fried buns (northern style). Everything was delicious! It was comfort food that hit the spot. My fav dish was the beautiful little buns with a broth and piece of pork meal inside. Bite carefully, so that the broth doesn't squirt out and it's hot! The dishes were tasty. Nice ambience. Prices were reasonable. We found street parking out front. Service was quick and friendly. We'll be back!

    Linh L.

    Great spot for Chinese food on a rainy night. We ordered the pan fried seafood noodle, salted fish fried rice, and honey walnut shrimp. Salted fish was fried rice was flavorful and you can really taste the wok hei. The pan fried noodles weren't as crispy as I'd like but they were generous with the seafood! As for the honey walnut shrimp, it definitely hit the spot and the shrimps were huge! Overall large portions and reasonably priced. Will be back! Service is quick and friendly service.

    Salted egg fried rice
    Jaky Y.

    Surprised there aren't any reviews here yet since The Kitchen BBQ Express was packed on Saturday night! We popped in and snagged the last available table. We ordered the salted egg fried rice, Peking duck, pan fried dumplings, and choy sum in broth. Everything was delicious. The salted egg fried rice was massive with good wok hey. The Peking duck took a while to come out but was similarly large in portion size with super crispy skin and tender duck. The pan fried dumplings were also very juicy and flavorful but a bit expensive for $12 for 4 pieces. And the choy sum in broth was great and came with some pork as well. Service was very friendly and attentive, and the interior is spacious and clean. Will come back!

    Rick Y.

    Own by "the kitchen" down the street. This shop more focus on the staple foods, like the Hong Kong style BBQ, chow fun, chow mein and porridge. Prices are reasonable and tasty. Service was attentive and friendly.

    LuLu D.

    I really miss the old business when they served a delicious $10 rice plate. Since the change in ownership, the food has lost its flavor while prices have increased by about 50%. The dishes feel repetitive--same meat served with rice, noodles, and soup--and everything tastes bland. I'm very disappointed with this drop in quality, especially in Millbrae where there are so many good options. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. 我很怀念以前的这家店,当时 10 美元的饭菜既实惠又好吃。自从换了老板之后,价格上涨了大约 50%,但食物却完全没有味道。菜式基本一样,同样的肉配饭、面和汤,口味非常清淡,几乎没有特色。这样的品质让我很失望,尤其是在 Millbrae 这种餐饮选择很多的地方。很遗憾,我不会再来了。

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    mike l.

    Honestly ....I think this place not bad.. I saw those bad reviews is about there old cheap price. I think there price is average in millbrae. Foods is pretty good.. overall not bad. Recommend to try..

    This place is amazing! We ordered the Hot & Sour Soup, Dan Dan Noodles, and Boiled Beef in Chili Oil -- and all three were absolutely delicious! The Dan Dan Noodles especially impressed me -- the taste is just like the authentic ones I had in Chongqing. So authentic!Highly recommend this restaurant ,the prices are very reasonable and affordable, Definitely coming back again!

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    Nothing fancy but the food is pretty good taste and the service is great . The pan fried noodles are always good

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    Amazing food! Great service and Helen is very nice! New BbQ place Millbrae: reasonably priced food!

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