SOOOOO good! Came here with a group of friends--I recommend coming with at least 3-4 to get a good assortment of skewers. We ordered - cucumber salad - enoki mushroom - lamb skewers - beef skewers - scallop vermicelli - lychee and wagyu - bacon and enoki mushroom - eggplant - a choy - spicy potato noodles - korean cold noodles Like I said, go with a group! The food was all really delicious. The Korean cold noodles are a bit sweeter than the typical naengmyeon but still yummy Service is fast, and they bring the skewers out on a special plate on the table that keeps the food warm. read more

Chicken skin, gizzards, cartilage and stinky tofu... this is my kind of menu. Dynasty BBQ wasn't one of those places where every bite completely blew me away, but it was good, consistent, and I genuinely enjoyed it. Everything was cooked properly, especially the skewers. Nothing raw or questionable. My only critique is that after trying several different skewers, the flavors started blending together and tasted the same. But honestly, I came for the things I grew up loving. Chicken skin, gizzards, chicken cartilage and stinky tofu were my favorites. Some people call this "poor people food." I call it a delicacy. These are foods I grew up eating, so there's something nostalgic about them for me. Give me crispy chicken skin and cartilage over a fancy steak sometimes and I'm perfectly happy. Service was fast and surprisingly attentive. Every time something came to the table, the servers explained what it was, which I appreciated. Everyone was friendly and respectful. You order through a QR code on your phone and pay when you're finished. The restaurant itself is clean and nicely decorated. I especially liked the tables with walls separating them it gives you a little privacy while you eat. They also have more open seating toward the front. The service was very good. Everyone was nice, respectful and attentive without hovering. Whenever they brought something to the table, they explained what it was, and they checked in to make sure everything was okay. Food came out surprisingly fast, and with everything we ordered, nothing was forgotten or missed. That stood out to me. Would I come back? Yes. Not because every single skewer was extraordinary, but because the food was cooked well, the service was excellent, and they serve the kind of food that brings me back to what I grew up eating. Next time, I'm ordering the stinky tofu again. No question read more

Dynasty BBQ - Stinky tofu was spicy and flavorful, lightly crisp outside and soft inside, with a mild fermented aroma. - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Didn't have to wait on a Sunday at 5:30 but once we settled in and started getting our food at 6 the waitlist started. We were hoping to be seated in one of the tables with the curtains but all were taken :( would have been cool though! The wooden aesthetic of this place transports you to Asia and the servers are both canto/mandarin speaking. Definitely recommend the beef and lamb skewers and enoki mushrooms. Beef was tender, lean, and nicely charred with their signature spicy cumin seasoning. Lamb was not gamey and tender as well. Mushroom also had the spicy seasoning but still light enough to cleanse our palate. We also ordered the Taiwan sausage, chicken gizzard, beef tongue and salad. It was the perfect amount for the 2 of us and fairly priced at about $30pp. All the skewers were cooked for us yet still stayed hot since it was placed on the hot plate. Dynasty BBQ definitely satisfied our skewer craving and we'll come back or even try their other 2 South Bay locations! read more

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Craving protein? This spot has got you covered for seasoned skewers over a warmed plate. I came here on a Saturday evening and there was no wait! I came with a friend and got seated immediately. In terms of service, there wasn't too much interaction with the staff since you order via QR code, but they will come over and put your receipt on the surface of the table and check off your items as they bring them out. Initially, my friend and I thought they grilled the skewers on the plate at the table; however, it comes pre-cooked and grilled, and the plate itself is there to keep your food warm. I looked under, and it's "powered" by a bunch of tea candles. Between both of us, we ordered some skewers of enoki mushrooms (which was my favorite, super tender and flavorful), some beef skewers, a beef skewer with lychee (super unique), beef tongue (a bit tough for my liking), and chicken skin (extremely crispy, somewhat hard to pull off the skewer). I want to call out again the beef with lychee since this was an item I do not see often. It was interesting because the beef was seasoned well and when combined with the lychee, it added a refreshing note; however, the lychee's textural profile was similar to fatty beef, which personally threw me off a bit as someone who tends not to like fatty cuts (if you are a fan though, you'll like this). Overall, this spot is an okay place to check out if you're in the area. Parking in this area of San Mateo is limited, but the restaurant itself has a lot of tables, so it can be good for bigger parties. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Array of skewers - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Taste is average, don't have a lot of options but enough to choose from. The only thing I'm not so comfortable with is how dirty/unclean they handle their food. The metal plates on each table are never washed, you will see the waiter simply use the towel that's used to wipe table to do a 1 second wipe off the metal plate and then it's ready for the next table. Additionally, when you go to the bathroom, which is also super old and dirty, you will pass the kitchen area where you can peek in and see how dirty the kitchen is which makes me wonder how they even passed their sanitary inspection. I would say if you don't care about how sanitary food is handled, this is an okay place. Taste is average, but not bad. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Parking is limited and difficult to find. There are some lots but a block or so away. Noise level was average loud. It also does get pretty busy so definitely look to call or get on that waitlist ahead of time. Food was served pretty quickly and thoroughly cooked. So yummy. Everything was flavorful and juicy and tender. Good attention to detail for the skewers. They had designators to differentiate the different items. Tap to pay isn't accepted. Overall, Dynasty BBQ has some delicious food. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Squid - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Best skewers I've had so far! Also the price is very reasonable. I'd 10/10 recommend and come back! First of all, the seasoning.. it's SO. GOOD. Perfect amount of salty, umami, sweet flavoring, and complements the bbq/smokiness of the food. Also, a huge plus that all their food came out piping hot. The scallop vermicelli was still steaming 15 min after it came out. Enoki and king oyster were my favorite. Meat-wise, overall everything was above average but today, the pork intestines were a bit too greasy. Beef really hit the spot, both the fattiness and tenderness. Lamb was a close second, also very savory and tender. Some pieces were crispy AND fatty, which I LOVE. Scallop vermicelli was good flavor-wise, slightly salty for me. Cucumber salad was also HUGE, 4 people could not finish it. Also delicious and refreshing. read more

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Waited for maybe 15 mins? For Saturday lunch and it was great. I've had the other location in Sunnyvale and this was pretty much an identical experience. read more

Delicious skewers that reminded me of the cumin skewers I once had in Shanghai. Tasted authentic. Enjoyed the tenderness of the beef and lamb skewers in that order. What made the beef stand out was the 20/80 fat to meat ratio. The decor is nice. I like that some rooms have curtains you can close for a private experience if you choose. Not sure why but utensils are in takeout form while dining in. Will be back to try other things but I think their speciality is their meat. The one soup I ordered was great in flavor but overshadowed the nuttiness of the protein. read more

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Wrote a long review for this bbq shop on the wrong page (for the bbq shop down the street). I can't copy and paste it over, so writing another one here. Note to self: dynasty is the better one, at least for Chinese bbq skewers (and in general imo). Skewers are great, preferred beef to lamb. read more

Came here for some Chinese Cumin skewers. Parking was difficult and I had to wait a bit when I arrived at 6. We ordered via phone. The quality of skewers wrre great but could use more cumin. read more

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one of the best lamb skewers I've had in the states! I felt the beef, enoki, and chives were all good, the squid was not bad except it was one whole piece and difficult to push out of the skewer. The decor is nicely done and gives good privacy between tables. Service was responsive, they bring out the food as they are done and the staff just pile them over the existing pile. We ended up having to sort them out. I will go back for more read more

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When you miss skewers from China, this is the spot to go. The meat is tender, especially the lamb and beef. The service is fast and the ambiance is nice with traditional Chinese booth decorations. Their eggplant is a sleeper, get that ! Warning lots of garlic if you don't like it. But I love it read more

Dynasty BBQ - Lamb skewers cooked to perfection - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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One of my favorite skewer places in the Bay Area! Their skewers have the perfect seasoning and flavor! I also like how they open pretty late so it's perfect for the late night snack adventures! I can't wait for my next visit back here again! read more

I came for lunch on a Saturday on a double date and did not have to wait in line. We felt like royalty in China. Oriental instrumental music was playing. The furniture looked traditional. Each seating felt semi private since there were curtains to the back and side of us. Service was great. Food was plentiful and ordered through a scan code. We enjoyed skewers and noodles. Highlights were the cold Korean soup, potato noodle ( so chewy), mushroom wrapped in foil, fish tofu, beef, and chicken wings. The staff brings you the food so no self cooking is necessary. The restaurant got really busy by the time we left. Overall, a place a would return to. read more

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We like our skewers, so decided to give Dynasty BBQ also try. Arrived at around 9pm on a Friday and there was still a short wait for a table. We tried calling to make reservations but they only take them for parties of 5+. Ordered via a QR code. Note - need to indicate if there is a nut allergy. Forgot to take pics as kiddos grabbed the skewers so quickly. Standouts for me were the vegetables, grilled beef and lamb, and chicken skin. Everything we ordered was flavored well and brought fairly quickly. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The concept of this place is fun. Inside is spacious and cute, but the lighting is a little weird in my opinion (mixed sources and warmth). Prices are fair. Service was very quick. The food is generally good; the skewers were just flavored exactly the same (Sichuan peppercorns (numbing spicy), cumin, etc.) so it got old really quick. All the meat was well cooked/grilled till just tender and came out hot. I just didn't want anymore peppercorn flavor by the time I ate my 4th skewer. I wish they had sauces on the side to choose from for the skewers! Overall this place has good food, but be prepared for the very traditional Sichuan flavors in each dish/skewer. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Enoki Mushroom in Tin Foil - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Most authentic chinese skewer restaurant in the bay area! I called ahead for a reservation and they answered in CHINESE by default, thats how authentic this restaurant is. They have skewers of intestine, tripes, skins, and of course your typical pork/chicken/lamb/beef. No matter what you like, you'll definitely find something that suits your taste! They also have amazing non-skewer dishes like duck blood glass noodle, eggplant, etc. All the dishes are a hit. Would avoid the quail as it was a bit dry, the beef skin was also a miss. Favorite is the pork and lamb skewers!! Love the chinese-style seasoning. Expect to spend 30+/person to be full, each skewer is around 2-3 dollars. Ambiance is a fancy chinese restaurant vibe. read more

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Came here with my family to try something different in San Mateo, and Dynasty BBQ was a welcome change! It's located on the older downtown stretch of W 25th Avenue, where you'll find some street parking out front and around the block. Definitely recommend arriving early -- they open at 4:30 PM and the crowd picks up fast during dinner. Bonus points for being open late (until 11:30 PM), making it a great option for a late-night catch-up with friends. Once we were seated, we jumped straight into ordering skewers: - Enoki Skewers -- three bundles per skewer, perfectly seasoned with sesame seeds and chili flakes; stringy with great umami depth - Chives Skewers -- grilled, lightly seasoned, thin and on the healthier side - Lamb Skewers -- juicy, tender, and packed with that signature cumin-forward seasoning - Beef Tongue Skewers -- thinly sliced, tender with rich flavor - Corn -- roasted and sweet, a great palate cleanser between bites - Home-Style Cold Mixed Vegetables -- mix of shredded cucumber, carrots, and tofu skin in a chilled savory dressing - Cucumber Salad -- refreshing cucumber chunks, topped with crushed peanuts for a bit of crunch Ordering is easy with their QR code system. Service was quick and friendly, and food came out steadily. The space strikes a nice balance between lively and private. Decor features dark bamboo furniture, antique lanterns, and traditional Chinese wooden design elements. Check out Dynasty BBQ for your skewer fix! They also have other locations in Sunnyvale and Newark if you're not local to San Mateo. read more

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Came here with a group of five for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon (4PM). There was plenty of space inside since it was a winky meal time, and there was no wait. It was quiet when we first arrived, but it gradually filled with more people and chatter. Parking was easy; I was lucky to find street parking right in front of the restaurant. The interior is cute and themed like China in olden times. I liked how the food was served on long platters with little candles underneath to keep everything warm, which made sharing easy. Two of my friends were trying Chinese skewers for the first time. We ordered everything through a QR code, and the system was straightforward. The menu being visual online helped made ordering easier. The food came out in good timing. The staff was helpful whenever we had questions about what certain items were. Water refills were easy to flag down. The cucumber salad was a huge portion and so refreshing. We wish the cold potato salad was a bit softer (it was crunchy). We didn't find anything too spicy. For the skewers, everything was juicy and well-seasoned. The flavoring was great. My personal favorites were the beef and lamb sticks which were tender. We also tried items like gristle, gizzard, and gluten (yum!) We ended up spending a little over $30 per person after tax and tip. Overall, this was a fun group meal and I'm glad it was a good introduction for my friends who hadn't tried this style of skewers before. I'd recommend it! read more

Dynasty has recently earned a spot in our regular rotation of restaurants, because it always hits the spot. I'll admit, I didn't expect to love it as much as I do (my palate is pretty simple at times) but the spices on the skewers won me over. It has quite a strong cumin flavor, but It's amazing with a heaping bowl of jasmine rice! We usually order the beef, enoki, tongue, and a ton of the achoy. My husband also likes the chicken hearts and tendon. We also tried the pickled cucumbers and the sesame noodles which are delicious complements to the skewers, which all start tasting a little similar. On weekends, I'd recommend arriving early to beat the rush or coming later in the evening since they're open pretty late. They have a waitlist that you can put your name down. The service is pretty nononsense and you place your order on the tablet and multiple staff members help deliver your food and check in. It's very efficient. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Variety of skewers (beef, enoki, corn, achoy, lamb) - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

I came here on a Tuesday evening (also my birthday) with a friend and Ellie at around 7pm. Upon entering Dynasty BBQ, we noticed the interior furniture's were made to look like the traditional houses you see in those old Chinese movies (bamboo) - so elegant. I think one thing they would benefit from would be to add a few more tables to make the place feel more complete. There was extra seating visible so the floorspace looked quite messy. After standing at the entrance for a short moment, the host guided us to our seat with barely any wait time. To start, my friend and I ordered a few dishes ranging from chicken pineapple to pork skewers. I personally enjoyed the sausage skewer as there was dry seasoning on it that really elevated the taste significantly. The sausage was perfectly cooked. I would also highly recommend their salad since it pairs very well with the bbq'd skewers; can be treated as a pallet cleanser actually. As much as there are good dishes, there was one dish in particular that was trash and that was "Beef in sauce", the beef was too dry and the sauce was also very bland. Overall, this spot does skewers well, especially the sausage skewers, but I would recommend to the owners to reevaluate the sauce for "beef in sauce". read more

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Went to Dynasty on a weekday and I thought it was so tasty! You place your orders on your phone via QR code and then they bring out your orders. I thought the prices were fair and I really enjoyed their wagyu+lychee skewer, enoki mushroom, chinese chives, scallop with vermicelli noodles and beef tongue. I didn't have to wait long for items too, which was a plus. I did wish they gave more seasoning on the side, but they did a good job at seasoning the beef themself. read more

I was craving Chinese food after an escape room with friends on a Saturday night and found this place on a street full of food only 5 minutes away from hillsdale mall. The wait to get a table was probably 20-30 minutes, but it was worth the wait. The seating was comfortable, not overly cramped. My friends and I shared one tray between the four of us and ordered around 6 skewers per person and felt decently full after. The food was surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting too much as I just wanted food. But after seeing the layer of seasoning and sauces on the vegetables and meats, I knew the taste wouldn't disappoint. My favorite was the lamb skewers but everything was amazing. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Quail(1 Pcs) 鹌鹑（1只）king sausage skewer - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We were craving skewers but didn't want to drive all the way down to SJ for Skewer Bar so we decided to give Dynasty a try. It was about a 30-40 minute wait and once we were seated, ordering our selections and the food coming out was pretty quick! The beef and lamb skewers were really good! The pork intestine could have been a little crispier. The spicy & sour potato noodles and the cucumber salad were the two best things we ordered! The service was excellent! It was quite busy but all the servers were super quick and attentive with great communication amongst each other. read more

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Food - everything we ordered was really good. meat had a wide selection and tastily flavored. some were a tad bit spicy but nothing too extreme. Korean cold noodles were so good except i wish they gave us scissors because they were hard to chew. Service - waited over 1.5 hrs only because it's busy but they were quick to get us seated and food came super fast. Ambiance - cute spot would highly recommend going! read more

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Friends and I were craving some skewers this place definitely hit the spot. Everything was solid and skewers were reasonably priced for the size. Our favorite by far was the beef; it was seasoned so well! We also tried the lamb skewers, but a bit dry for us compared to the beef. They also have a good variety of meat options. I would highly recommend if you're in the mood for skewers. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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delicious skewers in the bay area ! we've been traveling to san jose to eat skewers that reminded us of home back in China and we've finally found a spot closer to home! depending on the time of the day, there may be quite a wait but it's definitely worth and the wait goes by quickly. we always order the lamb. beef and scallop garlic noodle. everything is flavorful , not too spicy, and just gives the homie feeling we get when we're back in China. the cucumber salad may be the best cucumber salad we've ever had - the right amount of sourness and crunch! read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Food was good and comes out quickly!! I liked the variety of food they had on the menu. I only tried skewers though, and didn't get to have their other food. Would come back read more

Dynasty BBQ is always one of my favorite restaurants for Chinese skewers! All the skewers use special Chinese ingredients, and you can really tell how authentic they are. Pairing the skewers with beer or sake is a fantastic experience. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Love the Dynasty in Sunnyvale so took a friend here for lunch. We came a little after opening on Saturday and it was already full! Street parking was pretty much gone but there's a lot/garage on the street behind the restaurant that waa plentiful. Same deal as their other location, you order through a qr code. They print out a receipt and mark off your skewers from that printout as they bring out your food! The skewers were delicious and decently priced! Loved the cold noodles to go with. The eggplant was good and super garlic-y!! read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We were excited to try this place because there's nothing like it back home. The interior is very charming, feels like you are in a Chinese period movie set, and you should greet people with a fist against your palm before throwing your head back to down a tiny cup of wine... just like in the movies, haha. Ordering is done through the tablet. Plenty of skewers options. We loved our first few bites, they tasted so good, but then more arrived, with the exactly same spicy cumin seasoning on it, regardless of what kind of veg or meat it was. We really like the lamb, the eggplant could be better, a couple of skewers were too chewy, but overall, they are delicious and fun to eat. However, with the same seasonings, we soon got bored of the skewers and tried a bowl of noodles instead, which was surprisingly good and plentiful. read more

Came here on a Friday night with my friend. It was packed!! We checked in on their ipad system and the wait was not bad. There were about 5 parties ahead of us but we were able to get in within 20 minutes. The vibes of this place was cute, they built little pagodas in the restaurant and have lanterns hanging everywhere. Food was good. Some of the skewers were under seasoned. A-choy: 5/5 yummayyyy Lamb: 5/5 HITS THE SPOTTT, ordered this a second time because it was soo good. Rice Cake: 4/5 ehhhh Shrimp: 4/5 not as fresh, needs more seasoning Beef: 4/5 honestly i though it was a bit under seasoned & beef was not as tender. Enoki wrapped in bacon: 4/5 alright Squid: 4/5 Well seasoned but hard to eat Quail Eggs: 4/5 Good, but needs more seasoning. read more

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We have been here for a couple of times. But the staff are not quite friendly this time. Very disappointed.

I had a pretty good experience here at Dynasty BBQ. The ordering is all done on your phone, and we ordered a massive plethora of intestine skewers, more traditional lamb and chicken skewers, corn and potato, and some more classic string bean and fish tofu ones. They're all seasoned very well, but they love to put butter on their skewers for some reason? I'm not a big fan since butter isn't really used in Chinese dishes- usually if they want the spice to stick I feel like traditionally they are doused in a neutral oil? It was really noticeable on the mantou and corn skewers, not sure if it was used on the other skewers that had a meatier/more strong flavor naturally. The skewers come out really quickly. The ambiance inside is really authentic and has a traditional feel. We ordered the cold noodles, they cut through the taste of the fat and acid incredibly well. Perfect for a hot day or if your spice tolerance is a bit lower and you want something sweeter in your meal! I'm a fan. I would come back, this definitely satisfies any and all Chinese late night food cravings/desire for yexiao that I might have. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Cold noodle - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Dynasty is both a unique and fun group dining experience (although I have most certainly eaten here in a group of only two...). Located in an older part of San Mateo, street parking is typically easy to find despite how busy it gets on the weekend. Moreover, I've found that this restaurant fills up quickly requiring a wait - time your arrival appropriately! The ordering experience is pretty simple and low pressure utilizing a QR code to easily make selections. Our favorites include the beef skewer (basic but delicious), lamb, scallop, home style cold mixed vegetables (definitely a great palate cleanser) and the a-choy. I don't typically go for rice or soda, but with the heavy cumin seasoning, it definitely balances the tastes out! Service is typically pretty good with friendly waitstaff quick to bring out orders. read more

Came on a weekday evening around 6pm. Restaurant was about 1/3 full, no line, but I added my name to the waitlist as I couldn't find anyone to help me. A line began to form halfway through our meal. Once seated, we ordered through the QR code. They print out a "food receipt" and tape it to your table, crossing off each item as it's served. The food came out quickly, but the service was lacking. The staff never told us what they were dropping off, so we had to ask each time or try to figure it out based on what was crossed off. Kinda annoying. It would've been much more helpful if they named the skewers as they served them. We only ordered skewers, and while they were tasty, they all used the same seasoning so nothing really stood out. When it was time to pay, we had to track down a server. Can't pay with your phone. This place is a one and done for me. I'd prefer skewers that use different seasonings/sauces because I like variety. read more

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This place serves mostly skewers and we ordered ALOT of them. They don't really spend too much time explaining every skewer you order and a lot of the skewers have a pretty similar base taste as well. Very authentic tasting! Would definitely recommend coming here if you love skewers but there aren't too many options otherwise. The noodle dishes were a nice break from all the skewers and certainly more filling. read more

Dynasty BBQ - Chinese Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came in for lunch at around 12:45pm with a party of 2, seated immediately. Restaurant is not so busy at this time for lunch, but we definitely watched it get much busier over the hour. Ordering system is with a QR code. Service is super fast, and the food is delicious! Everything was seasoned very well. My personal favorites were the lamb kidney skewer, which was smokey, gamey, and had a really good balance of fats on the skewer. The chicken and pineapple skewer is also a good option to help balance heavier orders with some sweetness from the pineapple. Between the two of us we ordered about 14 items (2 veggies, 1 pork knuckle, and the rest skewers) which was just about enough. The price is very reasonable for quality and experience. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

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There aren't too many good skewer spots in San Francisco so my friends and I made the trek out to Dynasty BBQ in San Mateo after trying out their Newark location. The restaurant itself isn't too large but it's nicely decorated and feels "traditional." They also play traditional instrumental Chinese music so it feels like you're in olden day China lol. Just like their Newark location, every skewer was well seasoned and nicely grilled! I prefer a more savory cumin-forward seasoning which Dynasty BBQ does really well! Sometimes I find that the seasoning at other skewer places lean a bit too sweet. Our favorites were the beef and enoki mushroom skewers. The skewers come out as they are ready so don't expect everything to come out at once. I wish they had a larger vegetable + non-meat selection! I would love to see tofu skin (which I love at Ace King) on their menu. It's not the cheapest skewer spot but the meat skewers are pretty sizable (not super skinny like other places). We spent around $190 after tip and tax for the 6 of us and we all left super full so not too bad! read more