Was served super fatty pork belly when ordering to go. Make sure you check the content before leaving the establishment. This place also has the most expensive pork belly and roasted duck in the greater Seattle area. read more

This was the first time trying Peking duck, it was fantastic (At least from my very limited experience!) I really like how they have it hanging there, just like in the movies you know. Anyway, my wife did the fried rice and thought it could use some additional flavor, but the duck was amazing so I'm sticking to the 5 star review! read more

We were in the area late on a Sunday after a music lesson and were looking for a spot for dinner and opted for here. We were the only ones dining in the restaurant (many were coming in for take out) but the table was clean and a perfect spot for dinner on a rainy grey Sunday night. The staff was so friendly and although they had run out of roasted pork there was still roast duck, char sui pork, and shoyu chicken and dinner came out quickly and was piping hot. In addition to the meat dishes we also had a shrimp congee and a chicken corn egg flour soup. Everything was good and it reminded us so much of bbq spots we had been to in Hong Kong years ago with the meat as good as what we had sampled there. My favorite dish was the char sui pork while my husband and daughter loved the duck. We have been meaning to come here since they opened but glad we finally visited and hoping for repeat Sunday night dinners. Also appreciated how spotless the bathroom was (my hands were super sticky so had to clean them before heading home :))! read more

This is it, the place for Cantonese food and BBQ, and Issaquah is so lucky to have them here. Great food, friendly and efficient ordering on the phone, and easy pick up. They are quite pricier than I wish, though, so will dock 1 star for not being good value for money. read more

I am obsessed with Kau Kau in the International District, so when I learned there was a Chinese BBQ spot that had a similar menu on the eastside, I bookmarked that shit immediately. AND, now that I work part-time in Issaquah, it was only fate that brought Famous Kitchen and me together. I visited Famous Kitchen for lunch takeout before heading into the office and fortunately, I was one of the few patrons inside, so it didn't take long for my order. I ordered the dual combination of roasted and honey BBQ pork, which came with rice and baby bok choy. For the two meats, they give you about half a pound each, which was a hefty amount. I ended up eating half and taking the rest home for dinner. The meat was fantastic! I really enjoyed both meats, but roasted pork was so bomb. If you like pork belly, with some fattiness to it, then you will like the roasted pork here. The fat added great flavor and it was perfectly crispy yet tender. The honey BBQ pork was also delicious, and went well with the roasted pork since it had a different texture. I also loved that with the bed of rice, there was a sauce from the meats that drizzled down, adding to the dish. Plus, they have chili oil that you can ask for on the side, which I recommend adding. Spice up you life! I'm glad Famous Kitchen offers some Chinese BBQ meats that I can find on the eastside. In addition to BBQ meats, the menu was extensive, with many different items, from wonton soup, different fried rice dishes, to wok entrees. I'll definitely have to work my way through the menu, but you can count on me to get my roasted pork on! read more

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Great Hong Kong Cantonese comfort food on the East side. Consistently good. Quick service. Excellent for takeout roast meats to warm up at home and eat later or bring as a party platter. read more

Coming home with 1lb of bbq pork and duo rice box with bbq pork & roasted pork. Total is about $40. Nothing is cheap in Greater Seattle. At least, I got good taste for my money from here. The shop is clean and spacious. Cashier and order service is friendly and easy. Tips: mixing 1tsp of honey and rose wine as dipping sauce for the bbq pork completes the flavor. read more

Famous Kitchen - Clean shop and good Canton BBQ in Issaquah - Barbeque Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Came here around 12:45pm on a weekend at. The service was great and was greeted right away and answered all only questions. I ordered the roast pork. I ordered 1/2 lb. The skin was very crispy. The flavor tasted like just pork and fat. It didn't taste like the 5 spice I was used to in other roasted pork, which is okay. I also had half a roast duck and that was tasty as well. The skin was nice and crispy, the meat was moist and flavorful. I did enjoy my order except the fat from the roast pork, but I will definitely come back. The service was good and I was greeted when I came in and he answered all my questions since it was my first time. I was out in about 5 minutes which was great because I had to go back to work! :) read more

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3 words: Shoyu Chicken Legs! This is my favorite thing to get from Famous Kitchen. It's so nice for people on the Eastside serving up traditional Chinese BBQ. Now, I don't have to drive to the International District for some roast pork, char siu/bbq pork, and roast duck. Every time I come here, I always have to get 2 to 3 chicken legs. I love the soy sauce it's marinated in and I always favor dark meat over white. I love eating it with rice or just going keto and eating it as is. In addition, I'll order a pound of roast pork from time to time. The roast pork has a good fat to meat ratio, but recently I've been asking for a leaner cut. New year, new me! The only drawback is that the roast pork can be overly salted on occasion. I wish it wasn't as over seasoned and this roast pork would be perfect. Beyond the Chinese BBQ, they also have a large menu of items. I've had their beef chow fun and house special fried noodles. I've had this multiple times and it's so convenient when I'm craving comfort food. It's great to order Chinese food so close to my house. read more

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Famous Kitchen is the latest new restaurant on the Eastside serving up Chinese BBQ. The fact that I don't have to travel all the way to Chinatown when I'm craving some char sui is a win! While known (or should I say "famous") for their BBQ items, they also have a selection of noodles, rice dishes, congee, soup and a number of chef specials. Pay special attention to the small thumbs-up icons on the menu board which indicate the restaurant's recommendations. We picked up two items for dinner on a Wednesday evening. + Honey Char Siu ($11.99/lb): A full container of sliced BBQ Pork provided enough for four of us with leftovers for the next day. We appreciated how the pork retained its natural color (as opposed to the common artificial red) and a light honey glaze gave it a perfect hint of sweetness. While it seemed like they trimmed off most of the fat, we unfortunately felt that the meat was on the drier side, but still tasty overall. + Beef Chow Fun ($13.99): After the first bite, all signs pointed to a perfect chow fun - not too oily, not too salty and the noodles had a nice chew. However, the beef was rather disappointing. It was pretty tough and contained a couple pieces I couldn't even gnaw through. For being sliced so thinly, the meat should have been tender, so the texture made us question the quality of the beef. The staff was friendly and we didn't have to wait long before our food was ready. I will note though that the prices here seem higher than average compared to other Chinese restaurants or BBQ spots. For example, $29 for a whole roasted duck and $14 - $16 for fried rice is considerably steep. The next time I return, I'd like to try some of their Chef Specials which range from about $13 - $16. Looking forward to their Walnut Shrimp and Salt & Pepper Squid sooner than later! read more

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Very delicious- like the BBQ I used to have in Chinatown, NYC. It's more of a take out where you might want to make veggies and rice at home, but we had it at the location. It was served fast but it was very evident it was slow cooked! This is CHINESE BBQ, (Pork, Duck and chicken...) not the BBQ found elsewhere with cornbread beans and a sweet or hot brown sugar sauce or spicy rub. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

I been wanting to try this place for a long time so when the opportunity arises, I took it :) The place itself is pretty nice and it looks like they do dine in, but we order takeout. The food was ready by the time we came and it was nicely packaged. The food is pretty good, definitely some hit and misses: 1lb roast pork: seriously the best roast pork I had in a very very long time. The skin was perfectly crispy the whole time with no sign of getting soft. The meat was juicy (you can seriously see the juice) and tender and the flavor was on point. 1lb honey ribs: pretty good, the meat is tender and flavorful. Rice trio combo (roast duck, shoyu chicken, charsiu): this is definitely a nice way to try a bunch of meats without getting 1lb. However, the meats weren't as good as I hoped. The big disappointment was the charsiu. It was thick cut, dry and bland, almost inedible. The roast duck and shoyu chicken was just standard in texture, a little bland, in my opinion. Beef brisket noodle soup: I really like that they have the soup on the side because I actually like eating it dry and slurping the soup after. It was definitely better than eating it as a noodle soup in my opinion. The brisket was tender and flavorful and the noodle was perfect for the meat. The big star (aside from the roast pork) though was the plum sauce. I literally use it for everything, I even save the leftovers to bring home to use as well. Overall, it was a pretty good place and it's nice that it's on the Eastside so don't have to drive to seattle anymore :) read more

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Certainly if I can obtain char siu without crossing over into Seattle then of course I'm coming here. The meat was pretty lean and decent, although cut in a chunky fashion, which doesn't help to accentuate some typically expected charred and crispy exterior. They offer other traditional BBQ/roasted meats including roast pork belly, chicken and duck, which everyone has been going crazy for as well. The meat of the beef chow fun was excellent, but the noodles were bland for me in contrast to everyone's hyped up reviews. I'm confused as I'm pretty sure I received lo mein for my Shanghai style fried noodles...definitely not what was pictured by past reviewers...but at least it was still flavorful and plentiful. The salt and pepper squid was light, but could've use an extra kick of salt and pepper for more flavor, which I easily took care of at home. Being new and in high demand for the area, this place was busy almost right away as I picked up my Sunday morning order. Read the other reviews, prepare for a little wait on your orders. I'll give them another shot, and hope things will be even better the second round. read more

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We got the rice combos, one with bbq pork and roasted pork and the other with just bbq pork. The rice combo comes with 1-3 meats of choice with rice and a lil bit of bok choy. I kind of wish there were more vegetables or at least a small variety instead of just bok choy but that means there was a lot of meat and rice in the container. I'd say you're getting your money's worth with how much you get. I think the taste is good and was flavorful but was quite salty. It's located in an area behind Costco and is kind of the only restaurant around there so it wasn't busy at all and the food came out quickly. The service was nice and we enjoyed our meal there. I might try a different meat if I were to come here again but hopefully the meal won't be as salty if I do. read more

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Went to check this place out after seeing a positive review on Instagram. We got there and we were instantly seated but kind of told to just wait. This table had just ordered and they hurried off to fulfill their order and give them their food before coming to taking our order. Finally when it was our turn to order, I asked a question and was kind of given a quick answer, like feeling super rushed. Got our food, I ordered the special with duck and bbq pork. The bbq pork was yummy but the duck was greasy! (I know Peking duck is greasy, but this was even greasier). Seemed kind of spendy too! Really wanted to love this place but it was just "ok" in my opinion. read more

As the first and only Chinese bbq joint in Issaquah, Famous Kitchen has the potential to be huge. They're currently in soft opening mode and my mom and I stopped in today to check them out. They're a little slow and disorganized since it's only their second day, so I won't ding them on that. I'm sure they'll work out the kinks in time. The restaurant is pretty simple and minimal, with about six tables inside. Pretty sure most of their business will be takeout. The menu is fairly extensive and all the usual suspects are represented, from wonton noodle soup to fried rice to congee. Let's get to the nitty gritty. We came for the bbq! We sampled the roast pork, which was super juicy and flavorful with that crispy skin one expects. A+ there. We ended up ordering a combo rice box with half duck and half char sui. The char sui was fantastic, but the duck missed the mark. Out of the three meats, it had no discernible flavor, not even salt. Would definitely pass on that next time. Prices are slightly higher than similar restaurants in the ID, but you're paying for the convenience of not having to drive to Seattle or Bellevue to get your bbq fix. Will definitely be back to see if service speed is better and to try other menu items. Overall, happy to have this as an option in the neighborhood! read more

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Incredibly authentic spot!! So glad I came to try this place out. Service was really friendly and efficient. Our food came so quickly and everything was fantastic. My family ordered a variety of dishes including beef chow fun, bbq pork, roasted pork, and green beans. Everything tasted authentic - my mom was raving about it too! They were even nice enough to accommodate adjustments since we requested less oil on the green beans. Such a superb meal! read more

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I was craving Chinese BBQ and noodles and was near Famous Kitchen. I haven't been there before, but always passed by when shopping at the Issaquah PCC. I walked in and was greeted immediately and seated. This place was busy with lots of Door Dash orders, which is a good sign. I ordered the roast pork soup noodles to satisfy my cravings. The meat was done well with a nice crispy skin. The noodles were nice and chewy with a great broth and 2 baby bock choy. The service was prompt and friendly, which makes it worth going back again for other dishes. This is a nice family run, Cantonese style restaurant. If you are in Issaquah and are looking for a great meal, I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Came here on Easter Sunday at 11:20a and they were already out on the Signature Duck. Don't let the picture available fool you. While they may have it, these ducks are already "sold out." According to the guy at the front, they are already sold out before they open. Wow. And the second batch will not be done until 2p--and even so, no reservation can be made for that. First come, first serve. They have a good crowd of people supporting the business with phones ringing off the hook. If you order the BBQ items, do not expect fast order like other BBQ place, where you order and pay, they chop up right away and you're on the way. With the limited selection available, we purchased the sautéed duck and honey char siu. Just expect a long wait time from the time after you order--at least 60+ mins. Prob better off going to the ID instead. Not really convenient, even though it's the only option in the Eastside. Pro tip: if you call the previous day, you can preorder the items for the following day. Probably best to call during non-peak hours. I'll be back to try the other items when all the kinks are worked out. read more

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3 years ago I went for the first time and wasn't impressed with the quality of food, especially considering the high price they put out with. Today I gave them a second try and it was even worse! Look at the chicken in the attached photo, dry and old. On top of it, it's extremely salty!! They had us waited for half an hour for it and this was what we got?! It's a take-out so we didn't bother driving back to get the refund. Do NOT go there. It's a piece of crap. Definitely NOT genuine Cantonese food!!! read more

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Ordered the wonton noodle soup and the bbq pork with rice. I LOVE shrimp wontons. When I opened the bowl I immediately gagged due to the smell of rotten shrimp. It was offensive. I thought that maybe I was being overly sensitive, but it was inedible. Super fishy. This isn't a personal preference as I eat all seafood; this was clearly bad. The bbq pork was all fat and gristle. I couldn't even chew through it. I've had better bbq pork from Safeway. The price? Everything on the menu is over $15. Soup shouldn't be that expensive. 2 items cost me $40 and it all ended up in the trash. I'm not quite sure who's giving this place such high star ratings. read more

Famous Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Authentic Hong Kong style cuisine. They cater mainly for takeout orders. The orders are always correct and efficient. The price may seem higher but there an unwarranted expectation that Chinese food should be inexpensive. This means that they use high quality ingredients and they will be in business longer. The Shanghai noodles are excellent! The serving size is quite generous and it's better than Din Tai Fung's version. read more

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I had lunch here today and I'm sad to say that it was the worst chinese bbq I have ever had. The roast duck was gamey and too salty, the bbq spareribs were overly boney with hardly any meat. The rice was soaked with the same juice from the salty duck and not edible. The meat combo dish cost close to 20 dollars but the portion was so tiny. I really hope the owner reads this review and make adjustments. read more

nice service and food is beyond my though, highly recommend next to Costco，it's really easy to find the location. read more

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Decided to grab some dinner here on a Friday so that I didn't have to cook. Was looking through Yelp pictures the night before, so I already knew what I wanted to try. I went late afternoon, so it wasn't busy at all. I went with the Duo Combo with the Roasted Pork and Honey Char Siu. Service was quick and friendly. It was a good portion with a decent amount of rice. The meats were tender and not dry. Although I didn't feel like there was any strong flavor, I really liked it, and maybe more so because it tasted really good dipped in my hot sauce at home. I do want to try some of their other items on the menu. read more

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We picked up dinner here last night and the first time was definitely much better. I'm not sure if they just had an off day yesterday, but their roast pork was EXTREMELY salty. Like if you ate piece, you would have to take 2-3 bites of rice to balance that out. It was as if they accidentally salted it twice or more. Also the meat to fat ratio was also very off. It basically was like eating fat with a hint of meat. The only thing good about it was the crispy skin. We ended up ordering 1/2 pound of roast pork, 1/2 of a shoyu chicken, yang zhou fried rice and the honey walnut prawns. The fried rice was just okay, the rice was a little on the hard side. Definitely not worth $17. We tried the beef chow fun last time and it also wasn't that great either, I would pass on this unless you are dying to eat this particular dish. The honey walnut shrimp was actually pretty good but shouldn't be the highlight at a BBQ place. It really wasn't that much food, and the total was almost $70. $70! This was mainly because the fried rice was $17 and the prawns were $20. Which I guess okay, inflation and the fact that this is the only Chinese BBQ place in this area so they can get away with crazy prices? I think if you were to come here it would definitely be way more worth doing the combos - 2 or 3 items. We got that the first time and they came with a decent amount of meat with rice and some bok choy. So if it's only you or two people this would be the way to go. Maybe also double check that they didn't over salt the roast pork that day as well. read more

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You can get your fix here but it won't blow your tastebuds away. The roast pork and duck were by far the favorites. The chow fun was tasty,but wish they offered it with the house special treatment. Would recommend take out not eating in. The setting area isn't very welcoming IMHO. I've had better, but also worse. Bottom line, solid choice if you're in the mood for Chinese food in Issaquah. read more

Super excited for an authentic tasting Cantonese joint but I'm only giving 3 stars because I feel it's really pricey. Things on the Eastside tend to be typically overly priced and I'm so over it. Ordered the beef chow fun and honey char siu and I was not disappointed in the either The beef chow fun came out piping hot with that undeniable wok-flavor. Oh it was so good but as I ate it, I cried inside because it really should not cost $16 for beef and noodles. And the char siu ($15/lb) was lean and delicious. But with tax and tip lunch came out to be fairly expensive for just two dishes. Overall, I am excited to have an authentic Cantonese place located nearby. read more

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We stopped by on the recommendation of a friend. We generally go into the international district to grab any delicious roasted meats, so this was a welcome invitation from a place that is literally on our way out of town! The place is very unassuming in a small strip mall near Costco in Issaquah. They have a full on Chinese BBQ set up with duck, pork and ribs. Everything is sold by the pound and it's excellent. The honey barbecued pork was quite delicious as was the duck. The roasted pork was very good, but was definitely the least of the three. The place gets four stars because at the end of the day I feel like the barbecue spot we go to in the international district is it preferable, but this place is probably going to get more of our business because it doesn't require us to go into Seattle proper. Prices were competitive, they had plenty of dishes that were noodles or rice-based, and the folks working here were all very nice. Well worth your time to come check it out! read more

When you're too sick to make food for yourself, their chicken congee is just the thing for you. The congee was the only thing I wanted to eat when I was in bed sick with Covid. It saved my husband a lot of time and trouble since he didn't need to make it himself while he was caring for me. Thank you Famous Kitchen for your delicious congee that tastes homemade! read more

I'm sad that it seems yet again my rating of this place goes down. Disappointed by the lack of transparency on price and their response to that. Ordered 1/2 roast duck and 1/2 lb. roast pork in the store. They basically add 2 dollars more if you only get 1/2 a pound or 1/2 a duck. I understand the reason they do so, but that needs to be on the MENU or told VERBALLY to the customer at the register. If you only write $15.99/lb, it is assumed that 1/2 will be $7.99. No, got charged $9.99 . We pointed this point and said that they should be clearer with their customers. Staff basically brushed it off and tried to placate by offering extra pieces of meat. The cashier appeared to speak fluent English. That was frustating for me. The complaint is not about the amount of meat, it's about communicating the correct price. There was no "sorry about the confusion." There was no "we will try to be clear." If they usually tell people and just forgot, I wouldn't know, bc they just kept saying "want more meat?" instead of any acknowledgement. Eventually they answered "we understand." Please, next time just say that. The person eating with me was clearly upset about the charge not matching the menu, and I get it. Angry customers are not pleasant. But she never yelled and was articulate about the problem. Tbh we should have taken the offer of extra pieces. But the feedback wasn't about the taste or the amount of food. Just looking for some acknowledgment that if the price is different from the menu, you gotta let people know The food, still same opinion! I like the pork, the duck is not as tasty as my pref. It's a bit pricey, but things in the world have costed more in general for reasons out of anyone's control... and honestly the service possibly soured my taste a little. I like the meals here, but this wasn't a pleasant experience. I *might* give another try. read more

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Food were good enough and met our expectations of authentic Cantonese food. 3.5 stars. They only had 3 boring choice of Seasonal Vegetable. When I asked for the Chinese mustard greens(jiè cài), the guy didn't even know what that is. The sauce for the Royal Chicken was mostly oil with little bit of green onion, hardly any ginger at all, and very salty! Really? $30 for a chicken but too cheap with ginger? read more

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Great BBQ without having to drive to the International District! The BBQ duck plate had tons of juicy and meaty pieces, enough for 3. The Rice Trio also featured tons of great meat and plain white rice. Only meh was the Chinese Donut which is like a churro without flavor. Prices were commensurate with the portions and quality. read more

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Convenient and easy , but really the only option in the area. Their bbq is tasty but pieces are cut too big in my opinion. Their food menu outside of the bbq is solid but it seems a bit greasy and overpriced read more

Went back here a couple of times after that initial experience. Absolutely OUTSTANDING. Every time I make up my mind to only get two proteins. Every time I end up getting three. My absolute favorites are the roast pork, the roast duck and honey pork ribs. The combo is easily enough for two meals but always invariably ends up being my food-coma meal of the month. Some of the best Chinese BBQ in the Greater Seattle Area and actually beats all the Chinatown favorites in terms of flavor and freshness as well as massive portions. Always look forward to grabbing dinner here. Pro Tip: Their house made Chili Oil and a little Black Vinegar take everything up a notch. read more

Beef chow fun was super greasy and tasteless, not worth $22 at all. The noodles were all stuck together.

The roast duck noodle soup was excellent. Generous portion of duck, properly roasted in Cantonese style. (It was a good sign that the people who work there spoke Cantonese!) Flavorful soup and noodles that had the right amount of "bounce." The wontons in the wonton noodle soup were only okay - definitely recommend getting the roasted meats here! Service was quick and friendly. Not sure if the disposable serving bowls and utensils are due to COVID, but would be nice if they used real dishes and utensils for more of a restaurant feel. Yes, it is a little pricey, but for the convenience (if you live in the area) of not having to go to the ID, probably worth it. Am authentic Cantonese experience in Issaquah? JK is as surprised as you! read more

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Legit great duck and pork. Little on the pricey side but delicious. Fast service. .... read more

Famous Kitchen - Roast Duck - Barbeque Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

I've bookmarked this place for a couple weeks and finally get to try it out. It is very close to Costco so perfect for pick up after grocery shopping. The store is very simple and clean. We tried the roast pork and it was very crispy and tasty. It was perfectly moist. We will be back to try other items. read more

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We originally picked up a few items shortly after their grand opening and weren't particularly impressed...the roast duck lacked flavor and the roast pork wasn't roasted long enough to render the fat and tenderize the meat. Fast forward to the last couple weeks where we've since had their roast duck and roast pork again. Both have significantly improved! The duck was juicy and flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly with the fat rendered nicely and the meat tender, and of course an airy crispy skin to top it off! We're really happy that they've made improvements and will definitely become a regular stop for us when we want some Chinese BBQ. read more