Meat Time is one of my favorite Japanese BBQs in the South Bay! The ambiance and decor reminds me…read moreof the funky, retro vibes of an izakaya in Japan, and I really like the authenticity it brought to the restaurant. I've been here a few times and noticed a couple changes to the menu, which now offers a variety of a-la-carte options and AYCE (all you can eat)! There are also combos and happy hour items, so I'm sure there is something for everyone :). Servers are very nice and knowledgable of the menu. They are helpful and made our dining experience great! Food quality is superb, and one of the best qualities of meat for AYCE! Left feeling very full and happy My tips: make a reservation as it can get busy on the weekends.

Need to update my review once o finish eating . Fine meat…read more Japanese BBQ We mae reservation for Saturday night 6:30 pm . It was only 2 tables when we arrived . By 7:39 pm there were about of people . The parking lot was small so I had a parking space when we went early .

My wife wanted to check out GAO's Kabob & Crab for their Happy Hours specials. Gao's is located in…read moreMilpitas close to Kalesa, Sushi Umami, Sunright Tea Studio, etc. The parking is ok in this strip mall. The interior is unique, and has its own character with neon lights, tvs, mood lighting. Two unisex restrooms. The service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The nice part is they give you complimentary edamame and roasted sunflower seeds while you wait for your order. We went during HH, and the lamb skewers were only $1 each and the beef skewers were $2 each until Big Lamb Skewer: Tender lamb skewers marinated in a savory blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and garnished with sesame seeds (5/5). A flavorful blend of marbled lamb chunks. Juicy Premium Waygu Beef: Tender beef chunks marinated and grilled on skewers, seasoned with a blend of spices (4/5). Pretty good but some smaller pieces were over-done. Pig Intestine with Garlic Skewer: Grilled pig intestine skewers seasoned with garlic and sprinkled with sesame seeds (3/5). I wanted to try it and see. French Fries: Crispy fries with choice of Original or Cajun seasoning (4/5). Pretty good crisp on these fries. We'll definitely be back! Support your local business.

We had to get dinner later and looking for a late night spot-- this place is such a vibe with the…read moreChinese night market theme and live music. I find their business tactic and efficiency interesting too (free kids meals, happy hours, loyalty membership, mostly plastic, free drink with review, buy one beer get one etc) Provide sunflower seeds which is apparently a common Chinese snack with beer. Use the seasonings for the skewers Spicy stir fried live clams (18): flavor not bad and clams were big, though not very fresh. Clam dishes are not common in the U.S. and he said this is the best he's had in the U.S. haha Special sausage (2.50): good but not spicy enough Special tofu (3.50): fyi we think it's stinky tofu Small beef with fat (5): not bad but beef was tough. It was also cold so we told them and they brought out warm ones Big lamb skewer (3.75): we liked Squid skewer (2.50): pretty good Down to try again during the happy hour. Service was very slow on a Thursday night though

Ordered via Uber Eats, and overall it was solid. Ribs were a touch dry, but the beef was fantastic.read more

10/10 experience at Smokin Pig BBQ! From the moment we walked in, our server Luke made the whole…read moreexperience amazing. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for us. The food was honestly incredible. It's hard to even pick favorites because literally everything was so good, but if I had to choose, the mac and cheese, cornbread, and ribs definitely stood out. The ribs were suuuuper juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm really picky about mac and cheese, but theirs was SO good -- creamy, flavorful, and with chunks of meat mixed in that made it even better. The cornbread was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. And the BBQ sauces?? So dang good that I ended up buying two bottles to take home with me. Overall such a great experience all around between the food and the service. Will definitely be coming back again!

The Chinese bbq here is amazing!! Literally the best I've found so far in California and better…read morethen I've even had in China. The skewers are cooked to perfect very tasty with the perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend the beef, lamb, eggplant, achoy, and chicken gristle to name a few. This place doesn't get the recognition it deserves. A local specialty. Keep up the amazing bbq!!!

Ft Bbq has been around for a decade or more. It is one of the only skewer places in San Jose…read morewithout the glam and frills. Skewers are decently priced in comparison to the other skewer locations in the city. Parking is readily available in the plaza. Happy hour is from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm everyday. Some dishes are on a discount. Ordering is mainly done via QR code. All skewers were covered in the same seasoning. Overall tasty but can be boring after a couple of skewers. There are some additional seasonings on each table to change things up a little. The mushroom skewers were plain, so the seasoning really stood out to be crunchier due to the salt. Fishball skewers were soft. Most of the flavor came from the seasoning itself. The lamb and beef skewers were great. The meat textures were different and difference in meat taste was noticeable. Staff was friendly and will try to converse in Mandarin first. They can also speak English, so everything went fine regardless. During my time here, most people came to pick up their takeout instead of eating in the store. Will be back to get my fix on skewers due to its appropriate pricing in comparison to other places.

Came here during the weekday for the ayce bbq dinner and was seated right away. It was our first…read moretime so our server explained how things worked and placed our order for our first round. Everything is ordered through the kitchen but there is a sauce bar for all your saucy delights. This is a stone grilled bbq and was surprisingly easy to cook with. When they brought out our order, we were just in absolute awe at the presentation. They brought out our cuts on a gold cow with smoke come out the bottom with, I assume what appears the different cow cuts and where its located on the body? I could be wrong but it doesn't matter as they all tasted absolutely amazing. The meat itself was high quality and just melted in your mouth. We tried most of the various cuts and don't remember which ones we ordered but they all tasted amazing. Honestly drooling as I write this review and cannot wait to go back!

Oh No! I never got around to writing finishing this review…read more.. I thoroughly enjoyed Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku. Nos sure why this place closed, but it was good. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We had a very good dining experience and everything we got was tasty. #Steam: ~ Steamed Garlic Shrimp w/ Vermicelli - 4.5/5 ~ Scallop w/ Mushroom Porridge - 4/5 ~ Steamed Clams - 4/5 ~ Chinese Broccoli - 4/5 ~ Steamed Beef - 4/5 ~ Steamed Kurobuta lotus - 4/5 ~ Egg Custard Buns - 4/5 Alas they are no more...

Finally came to the new downtown spot. As always, staff very friendly and welcoming. Food is off…read morethe chain!!! Fresh food, made to order. Love this place! Can't leave without a banana pudding!!

I was craving BBQ ribs and Jackie's place popped up on my yelp search so I decided to give it a…read moretry. The restaurant is "self serve" style. Meaning you place your order and pay through their QR code menu. Even though it was self-serve, the staff was friendly and they came to check in on our table a couple of times to refill our drinks. The food was fantastic! As soon as you park you can smell the smoker going and it makes your mouth water. I ordered the ribs with a side of beef and beans and Mac and cheese. The cornbread comes with the platter. Ribs were St. Louis style with the bits of cartilage at the end that I really love to chew on. Meat was delicious and fall off the bone. Bbq sauce is ok the sweet side by balances well with a few drops of hot sauce. Portions are very health. The beans were delicious and almost reminded me of chili. Mac and cheese was on point. Overall I highly recommend checking them out. Whether you are in the area or just looking for a great bbq joint in the bay, Jackie's place won't disappoint. For the vegetarians, try their jackfruit "pulled pork" bowl! Also their desserts selection is amazing. Will have to come back to try their peach cobbler and lemon pie!

we went here on a week night and was surprised to find that it was empty and we were the only…read morecustomers dining in. we ordered a variety of skewers: squid (4/5) - there was nothing wrong with the seasoning and this is more of our fault because i wasn't expecting to eat the tentacles which was ok. octopus (5/5) - this was so yummy. everything was seasoned nicely and it tastes so good. beef (5/5) - this was so yummy. everything was seasoned nicely and it tastes so good. lamb (5/5) - this was so yummy. everything was seasoned nicely and it tastes so good. enoki mushrooms (4/5) - i found it to be a little too salty for my taste. maybe next time i would ask for it to be seasoned a little less if it's not pre seasoned. tofu (4/5) - i found it to be a little too salty for my taste. maybe next time i would ask for it to be seasoned a little less if it's not pre seasoned. chives (4/5) - i found it to be a little too salty for my taste. maybe next time i would ask for it to be seasoned a little less if it's not pre seasoned. overall i would say the meats were seasoned nicely and tasted so yummy. the veggies were a little too salty for my taste but still yummy!

Was looking for a Chinese skewer place and this was one that popped up near San Jose. Quiet shop…read moreand not much people for 7pm on a weekday. Service was quick and ordered via the QR code. The skewers are cooked in the back first and are on a warm plate when brought out. I got the beef, lamb, and chicken skewers. They were all seasoned well but bit overcooked as all the meat was tough and stuck the skewer. The tofu skin and bun was good. I got the mini skewers for the beef and lamb because it came in multiple per order but they were thin and not much meat. Would suggest you get single skewers. Parking in the plaza was easy. Skewers were a bit pricy.

Pork belly burnt ends, mac n cheese, baked beans, brisket was soooooo good!!!…read more Tri tip was kinda over cooked for my liking. Everything was very tasty!

1000/10 would recommend this if you are looking for fantastic catered bbq. Evelyn was quick to…read morerespond, super helpful when it came to ordering, and on time for delivery and set up. We got the ribs, brisket, burnt ends, Mac and cheese and loaded potato salad. Everything was amazing!! We had people scooping up the leftovers like it was the last bbq they were ever going to have. We will be ordering from here again for future parties and events.