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.

We had dinner at this restaurant tonight because they advertised a birthday promotion where the…read morebirthday guest receives a complimentary fish dish. It happened to be my wife's birthday, so we received the free dish as promised. However, when it was time to pay the bill, my wife did not leave the 18% tip that the staff seemed to expect. As we were leaving, an employee stopped us and told us that since the fish dish was free, we should "know better" and leave the full 18% gratuity. We found this very disappointing and uncomfortable. While we appreciated the complimentary birthday dish, we did not feel that the service justified an automatic 18% tip. Tipping should reflect the quality of the service and should never be demanded or pressured. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression and overshadowed what should have been a pleasant birthday dinner.

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

I've always saw this restaurant in the corner of my eye when driving, and I finally got the chance…read moreto try it for their Chinese burger! This dish changed my life, the pork was so savory and it had small chopped up pieces of a spicy green pepper. I can't recommend it more! My dad also decided to try their chicken fried rice, and he told me it was delicious and packed with flavor. This is definitely a hidden gem, but I believe it deserves more hype! Staff were kind, and chef was humble and even took the time to walk over and deliver our food to us when we were just ordering to go!!! Give this place a chance if ya can!

The best butcher on the Peninsula, great prices and a very friendly staff…read more They will happily do any kind of butchering that you asked for, which saves you a ton of time in the kitchen and always is better than I can do

My go-to whenever I'm feeling fancy and want a quality piece of meat/fish. Everything has always…read morebeen super fresh! And have you seen those jumbo prawns? OMG, huge! I avoid those bc I'm not a shrimp/prawn fan, but the size is quite impressive. Pape seems to be pretty popular, so I try to go in during off-times to avoid the crowds. There's a small parking lot dedicated to the store and turnover is pretty quick. Service is always pretty friendly and efficient.

Service was great and friendly staff (REN & JEN) recommend it! The meat was good quality as well.read more

Originally had a reservation for 6 people for 7:45, but at 7:00 we called to make a last minute…read morechange to 10 people. Ren was on the phone with us, and instead of just telling us the larger tables have already been reserved and can't be done, he asked us to call him back in 10 mins to see what he can do. Lo and behold 10 mins later he said he was able to add on another table at the end but it'll be a tight fit. Not a problem! After sitting down, we opted for the premium menu upgrade, and our table really liked the Premium Rib Meat (boneless marinated short rib). Even though it was AYCE and super busy, we always were able to get our food order in and it arrived quickly. If the heat on the charcoal grill was slowing down, they were quick to refill it. Awesome place for kbbq, and one of the only charcoal places that I know of in the area.

Come here when I'm craving chinese food for lunch! I normally get their hainan chicken rice plate…read morewith a side of iced tea, their fan tuan, and their 3 item rice plate. Their dishes are pretty tasty and they have a lot of options for their meat selections. That is to say, their hainan chicken and meat quality is pretty good and rich in flavor! I also love getting their fan tuan. One order comes with 2 pieces. The rice consistency and filling inside the fan tuan is super good. It's one of my favorite items to get here since not a lot of restaurants have it. Their service is fast/good, but it could get busy during lunchtime so it could get a little slow. Their prices are super affordable. And the 3 item rice plate is worth it! They have their own meat deli section in the front area of the restaurant that sells and cuts different types of meat. We occasionally buy their cha siu and duck and bring them home to eat for dinner!

I have been there for Asian breakfast where there are a few inexpensive at menus. I now go there…read morefor the BBQ and roasted items that you can get to go. Got the roast port today. Don't expect it to be hot as it is sitting and hanging in the take out area up front where they have roast duck, hainan chicken and BBQ pork and ribs. All are solid items. Today I craved roast pork which I got to go. Skin was crispy when I got home and nicely roasted. Wish they gave me a dipping sauce to go with it. Will definitely ask for it next time. Overall - great option for BBQ and roast takeout

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

Good soup and spacious interior…read more I like their soft tofu soup bc you get to choose two additional ingredients to add. The ramen always hits the spot, and the meats are not dried out (both the beef rib and the pork belly have been good imo when I ordered it). The tofu is delicate and soft and the soup is savory and delicious. It comes with rice (I love their purple rice, it's so chewy and cooked well) which makes it a filling meal. The sul long tang was good to try, I had the chadol yangji sul long tang. The beef was okay, and it came with white noodles. There is salt and pepper on the table to season the soup with. It's perfect for when it is cold outside. I did enjoy trying the purple rice with a bite of kimchi and dipping it into the soup, the contrast of creamy savory vs sour spicy blended well in a bite. It was exciting to try something new that I hadn't had before. The jjin mandu was good. The pork filling is tender inside and the dipping sauce paired well overall. The gal bi jjim was massive and tender. Bones coming off just like that. The sweet soy sauce was very delicious and deep into the beef short ribs. Must have been cooking for a long time. Every bite was so good lol. So tender!! The rice cakes were a bit too chewy imo, but overall it was a good dish as there were also glass noodles, radish, and kabocha in there as well to feast on. Their banchan is hella good lol, it's only kimchi, radish kimchi, and fishcake but all three are executed well imo. I looove it. So good. Their tea is good as well, I like that it's in a container you can keep pouring yourself. Same goes for the water.

This Korean soup restaurant is one of the few places in the neighborhood that stays open until 10…read morePM, making it a great option for a late meal. The staff are friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the extended hours are definitely a plus. Although the prices are a bit on the higher side, the ox bone soup I ordered was absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the complimentary side dishes were tasty and came with unlimited refills. I didn't order their signature cheese beef hot plate, which costs close to $100, but seeing it served at another table, it looked incredibly impressive. If you're a meat lover, I think you'd really enjoy it. This restaurant is suitable whether you're dining alone or coming with a large family. Parking can be difficult on busy weekends, but it's generally manageable on weekdays. Overall, I highly recommend giving this place a try! 這家韓國骨湯店在這個社區營業到十點，算是比較晚的一家，友善的服務和營業時間，乾淨的環境。雖然價格略高，但是我點的骨湯非常的美味，肉質鮮嫩，小菜也是好吃又無限續。我沒有點那個將近一百元的起司牛肉鐵板鍋，不過遠遠的照那道料理，感覺喜歡吃肉的人應該會很喜歡。這家適合一人也適合一大家人來。停車在人潮擁擠的周末很困難，但是平常日還可以。推薦給各位。

I recommend coming here to eat northern style Chinese food. The noodles are handpulled and cooked…read morewhen order. The broth was sweet and had depth; you can tell that a lot of ingredients and spices were used to achieve the subtle broth flavors.

If you're craving a comforting bowl of noodles, this is a great place to go!…read more FOOD: 10/10 The noodles had the perfect chewy texture, and you can really taste the difference with fresh hand-pulled noodles. The broth was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly salty. Every bite just hit the spot, especially on a chilly day. The portions were also very generous, so you definitely get your money's worth. They had complimentary sauces and spices for you to add to your dish as well. The only note I have is that I wish the broth was a bit hotter. SERVICE: 10/10 Our server was friendly (and honestly looked familiar???) and efficient, and the food came out surprisingly fast. Everything felt organized, and the dining experience was smooth from start to finish. The waiter gave us a run down of what sauce pairings to try out and what sauces commonly go onto specific dishes. AMBIANCE: 9/10 The restaurant has a clean, casual atmosphere that's perfect for grabbing a comforting meal. It's welcoming and lets the food be the star of the experience. If you're looking for fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles that are flavorful, comforting, and filling, I highly recommend giving this spot a try. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving a good bowl of noodles!