This location is tucked in a side street behind Kingsway/Metrotown area. We made reservations for…read more6:30 PM on a Wednesday and there was only one other table when we got there, so we were seated immediately. A couple other tables also arrived throughout the course of our meal, but it wasn't really busy. We sat at a table with short stools. It was a little uncomfortable for one of my friends since they're quite tall and their knees were positioned awkwardly. There are other tables with normal sized chairs at the table. We got a bunch of different items to try between the meats for grilling, some hot foods, skewers, and a couple plum beverages. This was the first time that I've been to a restaurant that uses wax paper on the grill. I'm guessing they do this to minimize the cleaning that needs to be done for the grill. I feel like I prefer grilling meats directly on the grill for the char, but this wasn't a dealbreaker for me. There is a limited self-serve sauce bar and they offered the typical sauces that you would expect. The vermicelli dish was probably our favourite, but the quality of the meats was good. This restaurant feels like a mix of Chinese and Korean foods since they offered kbbq but their skewers were seasoned with Chinese spices.

Mr Beggar Grill is a Chinese BBQ fusion with Korean and some Japanese dishes…read more Honestly, I expected the food to be good, but I was happy we decided to eat here. The meats were well marinated, tender and flavorful after you BBQ them on the grill in front of you. The lettuce and perilla leaves were fresh and crisp without any sight of browning or old leaves. I enjoyed the lamb skewers because it's not too overly seasoned like some places. The sauce bar had a good variety of sauces, freshly cut garlic and seaweed salad for snack. The fridge was stocked full of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. They were easy to locate and grab yourself if you need to. Last and not least, the service was outstanding. Very friendly staff and took the time to explain the menu and grill for us. They helped clean the grill twice and chatted us up before we left hoping we had a good meal.

Amazing BBQ, lots of varieties of skewers, and good service ! We really enjoyed our food here,…read morewould definitely come back here for dinner again.

Additional star because they open late on weekends until 2 AM…read more Good dishes. It's northern Chinese taste. A large variety of skewers. They are brought out cooked.

I visited Porker face restaurant which specialized for pork belly bbq - AYCE. This place used to be…read moreSooda restaurant and it is run by the same management as Porker face. So we were so excited to try this different concept restaurant. What we ordered: AYCE menu choice C - includes Pork belly, beef belly, Daeji Galbi, and pork jowl, 5 side dishes, rice, mashed potatoes, melted cheese and corn, tteokbokki, kimchi jjagae, 3 saucces. - all for CAD 39.99!! - 90 minutes limit. It was an amazing deal. First, we were served 5 side dishes, mashed potatoes, then, meats came, staff helped us to cook, then, the rest of dishes arrived. Service was very fast. Their signature is pork belly, however, we prefer pork jowl, daeji galbi and beef belly better. Pork belly was excellent! However, we could not have them too much. Soup, tteokbokki, side dishes were also good. Overall, I think one of the most impactful AYCE we ever had. It was great deal, and food was good. Service was nice and fast.

Came here for dinner with the family. The staff were super nice and the place is cute. We sat at a…read morehigher top table. We ordered a mango soju to drink. It was tasty but I doubt the alcohol content in it. We all got AYCE C. The soup was delicious. Mashed potatoes were yummy. Daejigalbi aka marinated pork was the tastiest. All the meats were delicious. They give a good amount of food. And you can just get more of whatever you want. The corn cheese was great too. We had a good time. Definitely recommend.

Last evening we visited the Hog Shack for the first time. We wanted to try their bbq as a full…read moreexperience. We ordered their wing appetizer with their house bbq sauce and we agreed that their house bbq sauce was really toothsome and delicious. As the main we ordered their Jurassic platter which consisted of pulled pork, 2 Dino beef bones, a half rack of St. Louis ribs, 2x bbq chicken quarters, which all came with four sides of our choice: fries, Spanish rice, cheesy corn and 2 corn bread servings in muffin cups. All the meats were outstanding in their seasoning, fall off the bone ribs, including the chicken quarters which we found from other restaurants to be dry. But not here. Their fries were barely room temp, crinckly and dry, the Spanish rice was almost tasteless, the cheesy corn was very flavourful with just the right amount of spice from the jalapeños, and the corn bread muffins were warm but a bit on the sweeter side for my palate. The best corn bread I've ever had was from Memphis BBQ. We added an extra half rack of St. Louis ribs and a single bbq sausage to the platter to make we tried as many choices that they had. The Jurrasic platter was supposed for 2 but with the appetizer it easily served 3 with extras to take home! They had 3 daily choices of sausages available. I ordered their Tocino sausage which is their Filopino inspired cured sausage that also contained corn kernels inside which we found disapointing in flavour. We spoke to our waitress about the disappointment with our fries and Spanish rice and gave her our positive feedback on the bbq meats. She listened and shared our comments with the kitchen. The kitchen rewarded us with a complimentary dessert of their house made carrot cake with cream cheese icing served hot with whipping cream to share! This gesture redeemed themselves to us for the future, that they listen to their diners and would try to remedy their mistake. Verdict: 5/5 for bbq meats and 5/5 for service. The dining room was an open airy space with large windows facing the main street. The tables had enough space between each for private conversations. The room was nearly full while we there which is a positive sign of their popularity. They also sell their award winning rub and bottled bbq sauce to take home too. Reservations optional but appreciated. Cash and cards accepted.

Updated review…read more.. Still the best bbq around. Beautifully smoked. Sauced just right. Top notch cornbread. Deeply flavourful put beans, and decent corn. Loved the tap list. Loved the bourbon flights. Ambiance is great. Price point reasonable. However...... The manager (or the person I assumed was the manager) was hurried and terse. No rude or anything, just rushed. The servers were good. They had to check when I asked questions regarding vegetarian options - Which brings me to my only quibble... Hubby really wanted to go to Hog Shack for early Fathers Day. He remembered wonderful BBQ meals there in the past. One of my adult children is vegetarian though. I thought Hog Shack might be able to cobble a plate of sides for the vegetarian. We weren't expecting pulled jackfruit or pulled tofu or other options offered by places such as Slims (Vancouver) or Patina (Port Coquitlam). Our expectations were set reasonably low. My daughter ended up ordering the tater tot's, but asked that they not include the brisket topping. She ordered corn bread and a side of cooked veggies. The cooked veggies never came. The tarot tots (sans the brisket) were charged at FULL PRICE! I ended up asking for the veggies to be removed from the bill (they didn't forget to charge for it) and asked why the tater tots weren't reduced in price to reflect that no brisket was included. The manager ended up giving me a small container of brisket - which is fine, because I paid for it lol!! The gator tots came to over $23!!! Yeah - I would expect a reduction in price or the brisket on the side. I still tipped on the original bill - I wasn't expecting happy with our servers. Overall, I wasn't expecting "vegetarian friendly" but I also wasn't expecting "vegetarian hostile" Keep this in mind - if someone in your party doesn't eat meat - go to Slims or Patina. If everyone in your party is a raging carnivore - go at it at Hog Shack.

Whether dine out or take out, their products are consistently good quality…read more If you dine in, the service is great. All the waitresses are kind hearted. Free soup of the day and dessert are included.ifbyou dine in. Steady line up for take out.

Waitress is surely and rude. Argues about amount of tips. Service was average, but she wants more…read morethan average tips.

Limited parking space that is also one way. After we ordered…read morethey lit the gel fire in the bbq and by the time the skewers came out, the first was almost gone. Skewers were quite expensive for the size and quality and I think if you can eat more then it's better to go to The Meat Up. The cold noodle was ok but felt like there was too little sesame paste and too much vinegar.

Nice Meating You is a Chinese BBQ spot that gets the grilling part very right, even if the service…read moreand space are more of an afterthought. The BBQ meats are top notch--exactly the kind of quality people refer to when they talk about "doing BBQ right," with well-seasoned cuts and satisfying portions. Not cheap, but the quality is decent enough that the price feels mostly justified. This is definitely not a service-driven joint. The female server came off noticeably sarcastic; when asked what the special was, she replied "there is nothing special" and walked away, which set a slightly rude tone for the visit. Whether that is just bad English or intended, it is lost in translation. Limited seating and cozy interiors make the place feel more like a quick, casual stop than somewhere you'd linger, but it works if the main goal is to eat and go. Despite the uneven service, the food itself carries the experience. For anyone who prioritizes flavourful Chinese BBQ over polished hospitality, this is still a place worth visiting--and in that sense, it's somewhere that deserves a return visit.

Went to the restaurant for a media testing event with my cousin on a Thursday for dinner. Located…read morein Richmond, near the Costco, it was easily accessible via public transport and plenty of parking were available. When we arrived, the dinner rush did not started yet, and we had ordered beef, pork, among other delicious meats. We also got a bimbimbap and we were offered different complimentary side dishes. Everything was delicious. The place is clean, spacious and the staff were very friendly with quick service.

If you're craving an elevated charcoal grill experience, TanLu Grill is absolutely worth a visit…read more It is unlike your typical AYCE BBQ spots. TanLu focuses on premium meat quality and flavour-packed dishes. You can truly taste the difference that real charcoal makes. Seasonal Specials  * Green Pepper Beef Belly 青椒牛五花肉 * Garlic Honey Thin-Sliced Pork Belly 蒜香蜂蜜薄切五花肉 Other Must-Try Dishes  * Chuck Flat 牛翼板 * Thin Cut Beef Tongue 薄切牛舌 * Pork Jowl 豬板肉 * Dolsot Bulgogi Bibimbap 烤肉饭 All the meat was in premium quality. It was hard to pick the top favourites. Our personal favourites were the Pork Jowl and Chuck Flat. Both cuts were next level in texture and taste. Perfectly marbled, juicy, and infused with that authentic smoky charcoal aroma that Northeastern grill lovers know and love. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and perfect for sharing, whether it's with friends, family, or even a date night. The staff are attentive and help ensure your grill is just right throughout the meal. It's not just dinner. It's an immersive, flavour-packed BBQ experience that brings people together around the fire. We highly recommend Tanlu Grill for anyone seeking a next-level charcoal BBQ experience in Vancouver. Food:  5/5 Must Try! Service:  5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-$40 each person (dinner) Presentation: 2/5 Parking:  3/5 Free parking available in the plaza lot.  Arrive early during peak dinner hours -- it fills up quickly! Tips: * Make reservations before you go! * Ideal for friends and families who love to grill and share. * Staff help manage the grill and adjust the heat for perfect cooking. * Offer complimentary side dishes. Would I Return: Yes ‍

Bros BBQ is hidden gem in Surrey. There are many restaurants in greater Vancouver that offer pork…read moreribs, but only few restaurants actually have BEEF ribs and bros is one of them. WOW! The place was a bit small to bring many friends to dine in. So, it is a good place for take out. I took out half beef ribs with mixed veggies. I chose medium for sauce but it was still too strong for me. And mix veggie was okay. But ribs were FANTASTIC! You are not a person if you don't find it tasty lol Their service was very friendly, too. They even wrote "THX" in the take out box and it was very nice of them to do so. I will definitely come back next time

Im not sure how the other reviewers had such a positive experience. Just spent $60 on the little…read morebro combo and it was horrible. First the chicken wings and chicken...scorched to a burnt crisp to a point where i felt like i was eating a chunk of charcoal. The ribs yes they were beef...but werr fatty...did not have the membrane removed..and had a funny taste to them. The sides..macncheese...garlic mash...microwaved and lukewarm. I cannot get the charred aftertaste out of my mouth. I have had bbq in atlanta...memphis...kansas...but just locally here there are several better options. I have no idea what Kevin S. Is smoking giving the ribs that review. No thanks.