Pros: Flavor is very solid…read morethe cuts of meat were very good Polite customer service A-choy was very solid Cons: Food could've came out hotter; the warm plate with candles ain't enough music was good though

We had been craving some bbq while in the area that wasn't the standard kbbq. Ever since we tried…read moreChinese style bbq skewers last year, we definitely wanted to try more, Dynasty bbq came up on Yelp and seemed quite reasonable in price and serving size. When you enter and get seated, you will be prompted to go on the url code at the table to pick your items. While I understand that this is the new way for restaurants to serve guests post-covid, the vast menu items you have to scroll through makes me long for physical menus of the past - but that's just my boomer take for the day. There were a bunch of other items like rice and noodle dishes that looked interesting to pair with the meats, but we were only craving bbq so we skipped out on the carbs. We ordered a BUNCH of skewers, from the standard beef, lamb, pork belly to chicken skin and a fried quail. All of the skewers had the same type of dried chili powder spice seasoning mix so unfortunately there wasn't too much of a diversity in flavor profile but on the flip side, it allowed us to focus more on enjoying the meat quality itself (this is where rice or noodles would definitely help cut through the richness). All of the meats were incredibly well-cooked and charred. It is on the drier side, so be aware if you are looking for a juicier, plumper cut of meat that some other restaurants have. Paired with the Chinese vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil, they were super delectable. My personal favorites were the pork belly, chicken skin, and beef. We had some leftovers to go and the staff provided us some extra sauce to go so that's a big plus. Great food here and definitely will be back to try more of the other menu items for the full experience.

We ordered from the premium menu, which was totally worth it! Our server Brandon was great at…read morerecommendations and was intuitive on what we needed. He made sure to check on us consistently and was super friendly. The bone marrow was delicious, highly recommend you order it. There isn't many all you can eat spots in this area, so this one is worth the wait. They played great music and great ambiance overall.

We went first time to this restaurant on our daughter's 10th birthday. Brandon explained everything…read morevery precisely. He was very helpful and attentive. We enjoyed all the dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Really liked the salads, rice bowl, fried chicken & bistek. May want to request light salt with the…read morebeans.

Stacys California Soul Food is a delightful surprise in our little city. Sorry no photos, when I…read moregot home and set our dinner out on the table hubs immediately dove in. We had fried chicken, mashed potatoes, dirty rice, mac and cheese, green beans and roasted balsamic glazed carrots and broccoli. Everything was delicious, nicely seasoned, and 100% comforting. We will absolutely be back. Thanks Stacy!

This is our go to for the bbq skewers. Love the spice used and u can ask for less salt. The chow…read moremein are a hit ir miss sometimes. Good- leek pockets and dumpling dishes

Really good service. Food is relatively fast. We had Chinese BBQ, it's not bad. Ambiance is modern…read morewith fish tanks. Will be visiting again

Ribs so tender the fall off the bone... Tri-tip seasoned to perfection. Solid sides and delicious…read morebread pudding and cobbler for dessert. Service was fantastic. Casual atmosphere.

Delicious food, great portions, expedient, clean, and excellent service! I will be back.read more

Finally found an amazing BBQ spot in the bay! We ordered the ribs and brisket and everything was…read morejuicy and tender. The Mac and cornbread were great. Will see definitely be back!

Truly a hidden GEM in hayward! Best BBQ hands down! No one was waiting and we got served…read moreimmediately! Tim the owner was friendly and truly providing top tier service! Southsmokin bbq is great for a relaxed date night or a family dinner. The food was DElICIOUS! I don't think you could go wrong on anything you order! We definitely will be returning and also trying out the catering! Brisket Fries , smoking potato , Mac n cheese , beans , greens, ribs! You name it!!! Thank you Tim for your great service and even better bbq! The south smokin bbq immediately feels like your with family.

It would be nice if they have more flavor…read more Well upgraded sitting area. Service is quick and friendly.

I usually I'm happy with Ace King food and I totally understand that the restaurant can get busy on…read morea holiday. I'm disappointed that their system had failed us in so many ways. First, I ordered through the restaurant's online system hoping to dodge all of the DoorDash cuts so their people gets all the money. But their system put in a wait time at 30 minutes, which I somewhat already knew it was unrealistic. The restaurant then called me telling me that the wait will be 45 minutes which I said exactly this, "that's fine, I'll wait". When I showed up at the restaurant tried to retrieve my order after 45+ minutes, a waitress said, "oh, I thought you didn't want the order so I never put it in". Then I said, "No, I said I could wait; I even told her that I'd see you there" I kept my cool, but you'd think they'd try to fix what went wrong, but the waitress continue to proceed with, "no you'd still have to wait another 45 minutes". Didn't ask if I could wait or checked how long I've already waited. Again, I totally understand the chaos during a Saturday dinner and try very best to empathize with services. But also, I think the way it was handled is quite unprofessional and tone deaf. I don't think it was necessary for anyone to give me a call, if I ordered through the system, I wish there's a way for the restaurant to notify the wait time through their text/online system, just like their waitlist. If they really don't want people to flake on their orders, maybe take card deposits or text confirmation or something. All in all, I won't be going there anytime soon. Their business is doing well and certainly doesn't need our money.

I was hesitant to come here due to the 3/5 star reviews but we were in the area after a doctor's…read moreappointment and decided to give it a shot since we were in the mood for BBQ. I think because our expectations were low, the actual meal was surprisingly good so we left in high spirits. [[ Reasons why I can see the lower stars ]] 1.) We came in and there was no one there to greet us or someone visible. We almost thought we had to go sit down ourselves but eventually after a couple of minutes an employee showed up and told us to find a seat we liked. 2.) The place feels a bit rundown. Seats are kind of old and the ground was sticky in the area we sat down. [[ The Good ]] 1.) Although service initially started off kind of spotty, the actual employees were extremely friendly and nice. I think during the meal, 3 separate employees came to check up on us to make sure we were enjoying it. The person who sat us down was so nice too and gave my young toddler a full set of crayons and coloring paper so he wouldn't be bored. 2.) The food was surprisingly very good even though it wasn't very busy on a Tuesday. We got a 2-piece meat combo set for the both of us in the following configuration: a.) Pork Spareribs, Angus Beef Brisket, Mac N Cheese, and Cornbread b.) Pulled Pork, Angus Beef Brisket, Potato Salad, and Cornbread HIGHLY Recommend getting the Angus Beef Brisket in the FATTY selection rather than Lean/Mixed. The fatty version of it was perfect and so tender while the lean was a bit dry. The Pulled Pork was very soft and flavorful and would highly recommend this at all. All the sides (Mac N Cheese, Potato Salad, Cornbread) were so good as well with good portion sizes. I would skip the Pork Spareribs as I didn't find it very good. 3.) Restaurant itself is humongous with tons of seating and a lot of places to roam. My toddler was able to walk around after eating and explore without causing too much ruckus which I always appreciate. [[ Conclusion ]] We will definitely be back and hopefully more people come to this establishment as it's always nice to have a BBQ spot here in Fremont.

BRING BACK THE LIVE BANDS! Smoking Pig used to be the spot to hear great music, dance and enjoy…read moregreat food. They stopped having bands a few years back and when asked why, the reply was "We don't have an event planner anymore." C'mon guy's get it together and make Smoking Pig lively and fun again!

Best bbq in the peninsula. Pickles in the potatoe salad wasn't my favorite but it was fine. I'm the…read moreone person who hates pickles/cucumbers. I know I'm the weirdo.

Capelo's Barbecue gets around the bay, and it is quite a delicious, clean, and consistent barbecue…read morefrom a Central Texan native! The prices are very reasonable for the meats, and they have a variety of limitless sauces you can grab. The only negative is that the sides can be better, but that's fine - totally into going pure meat for them! We typically get the 3 meat plates because it's a great value and can feed two. I sometimes can even share one with my parents. All their meats taste equally good. Our favorites are the beef brisket and pork ribs, but their pulled pork and smoked chicken are very moist, tender, and flavorful as well. We sometimes get a hot link on the side, as it's smooth with a good snap and spice. You can request it to be sliced. The grilled chicken breasts are not as tender as the other meats, but still has a good barbecue flavor - I imagine you'd get this if you need to eat lean. For sides, the mac & cheese, baked beans, and corn muffin are our favorites. The mac has a chunky and thick Velveeta-like coating, the beans have a strongly sweet and smoky robust flavor, and the corn muffin has a soft texture. The slaws are more vinegary, and the other sides are something you'd expect from your local grocer's prepared food section. Another thing that Capelo's Barbecue does well are the sauces - they have four types that escalate in heat. They all have very different flavor profiles and are on the sweet and tangy side, but I like them all. Their spiciest sauce is not that bad and does have some natural sweetness, but you should have water ready anyways because it's the spice that slowly grows on your tongue. The employees are extremely nice and efficient, both from the food truck and brick and mortar in Redwood City. One day when we came in for a pickup order, they were celebrating an employee's birthday and offered everyone a slice of cake! I wouldn't be surprised if I went to the South and had better BBQ, but we're in Northern California so I'll note Capelo's as amongst the best I've had in the bay (I've tried a lot of them). It seems they sporadically have live music at their dine-in location (which closes late for a barbecue place), so I hope to join them sometime in the summer for that! Their schedule is posted on their website, and they also have both indoor and outdoor seating, and a beer garden. Parking is not that bad, since they're away from downtown and have their own small lot. Their food truck roams around the entire bay, but I especially love partaking when they go to my local Off the Grid.

I had a great experience here. The fish was very fresh, and you can really taste the quality in…read moreevery bite. The sashimi cuts were generous, and the nigiri was well balanced with the right amount of rice. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and everything came out quickly. Definitely a solid spot if you're looking for high-quality sushi. The ambiance was great. Chef was Han amazing service and professional.

This was a treat! On weekends they're open all day which is hard to find with most izakayas…read more Pricing was solid and the food was great! I thought that their Yakitori could use a little bit more of that char/smoky flavor but still solid. Servers were very nice and the fish quality on the sushi was a lot better than I had initially expected. Would come back again!