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    Barkley's BBQ

    3.1 (33 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Barbeque
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    Chris G.

    Wasn't impressed with the food. Ordered and PAID EXTRA for brisket and was clearly given pulled pork. The greens were good but for "turkey collard greens" it was lacking the turkey. Baked beans were okay but if you don't like them sweet I'd suggest a different side. Mac and cheese was dry and so was the meat. At least the service was good. The gentleman in the truck was polite, but "Best soul food in Philly" iono about that!

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    Michael G.

    Today, my family and I went to the Food Truck Festival at Linvilla Orchards. Of the 20 or so trucks located throughout the property, Barkley's was one of three BBQ trucks, and by far had the longest line of any truck in the whole festival. So it had to be that good if so many others were waiting the 1/2 hour or so for BBQ, right? Well, we were pleased with our food, but not foot stomping, hand slapping, moonshine drinking happy overall. Maybe just a shot. With cool music blasting out of a large speaker, the awesome smells of the charcoal and wood smokers made everyone's senses perk up. The line was long, the wait was palpable, and when we got to order, the very nice staffer was able to answer our questions. We ended up ordering two pulled porks with beans and Mac and cheese, and I had a half rack ribs with yams and beans. The food came quickly and we found a table. The pulled pork was delicious. The Mac and cheese could have been better but I'm sure that one reason it wasn't the best was that they had to prep so much for the several hour festival and everyone wanted it so quality control was not on pointe. It was just ok. The beans were sweet! Literally. Had sugar, honey, cinnamon, they were almost like dessert. My yams were rather good. The big downfall was the ribs. Mine were completely blackened and burnt on one side. I've accidentally made homemade ribs like this when not paying attention to the temperature and time on my grill. They were not fall off the bone meats. They were just not that good and I expected much better. Tough to get through. Maybe I should have just went with the chicken. $70 for the three meals. Staff was friendly, music was cool, food was good but could have been better.

    Brisket, green beans, macaroni and cheese
    Andrea B.

    We needed to grab a bite at the outlet in Atlantic City, so we decided to try out the food truck. The food was prepared quickly and it was hot. It's better than fast food from a burger joint, but this can't be the best Philly has to offer. My husband said the chicken was ok. The sauce and flavor of the brisket were good, but I don't want my brisket chopped and sitting in a pool of oily liquid in the carton. The sides were ok, as well. We likely won't add this place to our gotta go back list.

    BBQ ribs platter
    Ade B.

    I ordered the BBQ ribs platter for delivery, with potato salad and mac & cheese. I was disappointed they were out of cornbread. But I was not disappointed when my food arrived, still warm, and I took my first bite of those ribs. They were soo good! Tender and delicious, with a BBQ sauce i was licking from my fingers. And there was enough food to spread out over two meals. The potato salad was also top notch. Almost as good as my mom makes it. The Mac & cheese was just average. Not cheesy the way I like it. Next time I will swap that out with a vegetable. And there will definitely be a next time.

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    I had bbq chicken and collard greens from the truck at linvilla orchards this past weekend. Delicious!

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    Excellent! Best ribs I've had in Philly. Fast. Smelled great upon walking up. So good.

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    The food was delicious, the service was great, it took about 7 minutes for the food to come out.

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    Excellent food, from the baked macaroni and cheese and the tastiest ribs. Next time I will try their wings.

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    I don't know who makes the potato salad but delicious. The ribs and string beans was ok. I have went back multiple times for that sal.

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    Mike's BBQ

    Mike's BBQ

    4.6
    (305 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Mike's BBQ! Ordering from here is truly worth every penny--honestly, Mike's catered for us on the…read moreday he was closed! Mike's has the best brisket I have ever tasted. We've trusted Mike to cater not just one but two of our office events, each with over 100 guests, and every time the food has been a crowd-pleaser. Mike's generous portions really stand out, and the menu always surprises and delights. The collard greens with black-eyed peas were a hit--something I never expected to enjoy so much! And don't even get me started on the rest: the mac & cheese, potato salad, ribs, and chicken had everyone raving and coming back for seconds (and thirds). It's such a relief not having to fire up the grill ourselves when we know Mike's BBQ will deliver mouthwatering food that keeps everyone happy. If you're considering catering for your next gathering, I can't recommend Mike's BBQ enough--it's a guaranteed way to make your guests happy and your event memorable!

    I was looking for BBQ in Philly and saw Mike's BBQ on Instagram videos. I decided to stop by. The…read moreservice was good. The restaurant is small but big enough for small group seating inside. The waiter was nice and helpful with the menu. She gave me time to decide what I wanted to order. I ordered the Half Rack Ribs and a small order of Baked Beans with a Yuengling beer. The Ribs were good. It came with 2 sauces. I liked the sweet sauce more than the other one. I didn't like the Baked Beans. I didn't think it was sweet at all. It reminded me of regular Brown Beans.

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    Inside Mike's - there was a restaurant tour taking place when I was there!
    Inside Mike's - there was a restaurant tour taking place when I was there!
    Falling off the bone smoked wings!!!
    Falling off the bone smoked wings!!!
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    Fette Sau

    Fette Sau

    3.8
    (733 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Amazing spot for a large group dinner. They tables are long benches, so they were able to…read moreaccomodate our group of 9 no problem. You can also make an advance reservation which is a plus. Because we were a large party we shared a bunch of the family style trays which ended up being perfect. Meat highlights were the juicy brisket and flavorful pulled pork - on a Hawaiian roll this was absolute perfection. The best sides were the burnt end beans and the mac and cheese. The vibes are fun and lively and they have an extensive list of beer, wine and cocktail. The negroni was so smooth that I had to order a second. Because of its proximity to The Fillmore this is a great pick for a pre-concert dinner. For epic bbq and good vibes you gotta get to Fette Sau.

    First off, we love BBQ. We've enjoyed it in KC, Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, North Carolina, and many…read moreother amazing BBQ destinations, so we admit we're pretty picky. I really liked the location and ambiance of Fette Sau. The chicken was outstanding--moist, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. We also enjoyed the ribs. They were huge, tender, and very tasty. Unfortunately, there were several disappointments, which is why Fette Sau only earns 3 stars from us. When it comes to brisket, I'm not accustomed to BBQ restaurants serving almost exclusively the point cut or fat cap. We ordered a pound of brisket and could only eat about a quarter of it because it was simply too fatty for our taste. We strongly prefer the flat cut, which can still be incredibly moist and flavorful when prepared well. A combination of both cuts would have been fine, but receiving mostly fat was a major letdown. The large mac and cheese side easily fed the three of us, but it was very dry and lacked flavor. The cornbread muffin was similarly disappointing--dry and bland. I'm glad we took the time to visit because the atmosphere, chicken, and ribs were enjoyable, but given the brisket and sides, I don't see us returning.

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    Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

    Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    I'm going to sit down and give this a proper review, so here goes... over the years I've gone back…read moreto Sweet Lucy's. I can't go often, since it's not that close to me, but when I go, I typically order the rib platter. I typically get the same sides (beans and mac n cheese) along with cornbread. It is certainly more deserving than my initial 3 star review on my successive visits, but I never updated my review. Not everyone will love the sauce, which tastes more tomato-based, but that's okay. As I've gotten older, I appreciate it more. It's almost like... they put... ketchup... in the sauce... and if that's what it is, I'm fine with it. It tastes good. The ribs on that initial visit were tough; that's not a lie. On three visits afterwards, it was not as tough as the first time. On my most recent visit today, the ribs were really, really tender. Like... this is how tender ribs should be. The only difference between my experiences before versus now is I placed a takeout order this time whereas I always ate at the restaurant before. If takeout will always yield the freshest, most tender ribs, I'm good with ordering takeout from now on. The ribs were tender to the point of being delicate. They were SO GOOD. Even the rib that looked like it could've been tough was tender. That's how you know ribs are good. I would give 5 stars for just the ribs alone, but aha... there were more items... baked beans... SO GOOD... they have sausage bits in them. Cornbread... baked fresh and cut in front of my eyes... WARM, SOFT, FLUFFY.... SOoo GOOOOD... the mac n cheese... well, ehhh... can't win them all... it was just mac n cheese. I have to remember to order something other than mac n cheese next time, but I always forget because I don't go here often enough. Still, this is a 5 star meal all the way and I look forward to more meals like this. I thought I had to drive over to Camden all this time to get tender ribs. Let's say that all again... the ribs are damn good... tender and juicy. Yums. Go get some. Parking lot on the premises. Hope you get the same experience I just did.

    This little spot is a total diamond in the rough. The atmosphere, the decor, and most of all the…read morefood! This was my first time here so I didn't fully understand how they had a "full service" section and a "order and take a number" section. Although the staff and service were fabulous. Everyone was so kind and friendly. I wish I lived closer so I can frequent this place more often! Definitely will be back and will rant about this place to friends and family!

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    Chuan Kee Skewer

    Chuan Kee Skewer

    4.3
    (165 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Came here on my own and overestimated my appetite! The serving size is bigger than what I a used to…read morebut justifies the price. I like that they had everything you would need at the table, a variety of seasoning, napkins, and gloves! Pretty big selection on the menu with many of my favorite items that I would normally get in China. I strongly recommend eggplant and chicken gizzard. They lean on the spicy side even when I asked for mild. The service is solid, casual and quick. They did forget one of my items but after I reminded them, it came out within a few minutes. The restaurant is small and comfortable. I would come back again for Chinese bbq.

    Came by for skewers with some friends visiting from out of town. Was able to be easily seated on a…read moreweekday evening for dinner. Service was reasonably fast, though nothing blazing fast here. All of our order was well-spiced, and well-portioned. Things are a bit pricier here, but I think the quality matches. We ordered a good mix of veggies (I recommend the cauliflower and the chives) and meats (pork belly and lamb). Nothing was a miss on our menu, but we weren't getting too wild with our ordering. "Weirdest" order was probably limited to the chicken hearts. On the whole this place is a bit dim, but a good place for smaller groups mainly. There's only a few large tables, so large parties will have a harder time during busier or weekend hours. But on the whole, a great experience for skewers in the city!

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    A variety of skewer dishes including: fried donut, fried rice cakes, sausage, fried tofu, pork belly, beef.
    A variety of skewer dishes including: fried donut, fried rice cakes, sausage, fried tofu, pork belly, beef.
    BBQ delicious!
    BBQ delicious!
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    Mr Pig Korean BBQ

    Mr Pig Korean BBQ

    4.4
    (121 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Mr Pig is quickly becoming my go-to spot for BBQ in the city. They offer fixed priced options…read morealong with al la carte extras. The meats are of high quality, the side dishes always tasty, and staff super helpful. While I've never came to a BBQ place and didn't leave smelling of meats, the systems and venting they have setup does minimize that side effect of your visits nicely. I highly recommend for groups of 4!

    My friend and I finally decided to try this spot we always pass, and honestly I'm glad we did. What…read morepulled us in was that it's not AYCE. We're never great at eating our money's worth, so the pay-as-you-go setup felt like a better fit. We got the favorite set for two, which ended up being plenty. The biggest highlight right away: they grill everything for you. KBBQ is just better when you can sit back and eat instead of managing the grill yourself. They also use a back grill to keep things moving, so there's barely any pause between rounds of meat. It felt really efficient. Also, the place is surprisingly clean and doesn't have that heavy "you're going to smell like smoke for the next 5 hours" vibe, which I really appreciated. Somehow they keep it all under control even with constant grilling. Service-wise, the staff were attentive and clearly working hard, especially since it seemed a bit understaffed. That said, my friend did feel a little uncomfortable at times. There were a few moments where it felt like we were being watched closely, almost like they were worried about a dine-and-dash situation, and we were asked multiple times if we had paid. I personally read it more as things being slightly disorganized with a small team juggling cooking, serving, and payments, but I can see how it might come across differently depending on how you interpret it. Food-wise, the meat was very good, but the banchan really stood out to me. The cabbage salad with a gingery soy dressing was super refreshing and cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. Free refills on banchan are always a win too. I also liked that the grill came with corn cheese, egg, and sprouts, nice extras you don't always get. The corn cheese wasn't as sweet as I expected, and the egg was a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. The tilted grill setup was another plus since it lets the grease drain away, so the meal didn't feel overly heavy like some AYCE spots. Overall, it was a really fun experience. A bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and how easy the whole meal felt. Just something to be aware of with the service dynamic depending on how sensitive you are to that kind of thing.

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    Soju and banchan
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