If you're craving real BBQ, this place delivers! I ordered a platter that came with ribs, brisket,…read morepulled pork, mac & cheese, and cornbread, and every bite was worth it. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with a smoky glaze that had just the right balance of sweet and savory. The brisket was juicy and flavorful with a nice smoke ring, and the pulled pork was perfectly shredded and packed with flavor -- it didn't even need extra sauce (though their BBQ sauce on the side is delicious). The sides were just as good as the meat. The mac & cheese was creamy, cheesy, and comforting, and the cornbread muffins were soft, slightly sweet, and a great balance to the smoky meats. Portions were very generous, the food was still hot when it arrived, and everything tasted freshly made. Overall, this was one of the best BBQ meals I've had in a long time, and I'll definitely be ordering again! Highly recommend if you're a BBQ lover.

SO finally I heard that Boston BBQ was back open in Lawrence. So I went to give it a try for lunch…read moreon a Friday afternoon. NIce big food truck. 2 guys working. Smelled wonderful with all the meat smoking. I got a brisket sandwich. 30 minutes later , my order is finally ready. So I get some decent brisket meat on top of a bare chibatta roll. No sauce. The roll is semi statle (dried out) and the meat was dry too. Fries- a handful were thrown in. A small condiment cup of slaw was very good. No napkins or utelsils either. Not impressed.

Flavorful, super crispy, delicious Fried Chicken!! My favorite is their soy garlic wings. Their…read morewings are MUCH bigger than another popular chain that will not be mentioned. Their chicken stays crispy for so long. Great for parties! Another thing I love ordering is their rose tteokbokki. That sauce is so addictive!! Workers are always really nice

My wife and I have been going here since they opened. Probably a couple dozen times dining in at…read morethis place. Chicken was always moist, crispy, flavorful. Usually get a couple of orders of wings and an order of the kimchi fried rice. Always good food, decent service. Our most recent visit was horrible. We had a gap between this most recent visit, and our previous visit, probably close to six months (I'm guessing October of 2025 was our previous visit). We went in not that long ago, within the last month or so. Dine in. I am pretty sure the business has new owners, at least the kitchen and wait staff were all different from our previous visits. We were the only people sitting in the restaurant. Other than a handful of Doordash orders, not a lot going on here. Service staff basically ignored us. Too busy looking at their phone. Chicken was dry, chewy. Kimchi fried rice was dry (how do you even pull that off??). After we were finished eating (ate maybe a 1/4 of the food) we sat there for like 25 minutes staring at our plates with the wait staff sitting on a table like maybe 15-20 feet away from us staring at their phone. I had to get up and walk over to ask for the check. So, in summary, food was bad, service was worse and to be honest, food was way over priced. We're never coming back to this place. Unfortunate too, used to be good and there are not a ton of options for Korean fried chicken in the Lowell area. You're better off at Bon Chon (well, unless they took a nose dive since our last visit too...).

Super Bowl Sunday with family was a delight to have Code1BBQ and while I gave 4 out of 5…read morestars...I'll explain why later. First...service was excellent. I'm very happy with Erica's expertise and willingness to make sure everything was ready for pickup at my scheduled time. 1 star right there. Next...the food was fresh. I was afraid maybe when I decided on certain meats with a takeout order vs. Eating in house it wasn't going to be fresh. It was excellent. 1 star more. Next...the brisket and pulled pork was incredible. I had every person say how delicious, lean and tasty it was. Even the ribs were unbelievable. I would put them up next to Rusty Can....and everyone knows that place for BBQ. 1 star more. The sauces were really good. The Alabama Sauce was great...the Gold dressing was tasty sweet....and their Texas BBQ was by far the best one. I applaud whoever came up with that because that's what makes the meats even more flavorful. Final star added. Sadly...I had everyone say the Mac and cheese was bland. I had to add salt to have it taste alittle better but I understand...its a side dish and maybe it wasn't made to order. The French fries were not good. It was like mashed potatoes and they just completely disassembled into a soggy mess. They also provided cornbread...I was really looking forward to that being somewhat good but unfortunately...it was terrible. So...Am I saying Code1BBq isn't good? NO. It was overall excellent food! I will go back again for their meats...I only wish the side dishes were better next time. Maybe I'll try others if they reccomend what vs. What I chose.

I was in the area with time to kill and barbecue sounded like a good idea. Drove on over to Code…read moreone and I was very excited about the possibilities. Took a couple minutes to sit down but four different people had told me someone will be right with me and they were very nice so I was good. Wasn't really in a rush the person that sat me down, I think the owner, was very nice told me they were pretty busy and someone would be with me in a couple of minutes again I'm glad he told me so I didn't feel like I was abandoned took a little longer than I thought but not too bad. Waitress finally came. I gave her my drink order and my food order and then I waited. The Celtics game was on so my time was occupied. The spot is very nice inside cool vibe. I think it was 50 minutes approximately from when I entered until I got my food. Barbecue places are usually really quick cause the food is ready. I ordered to meet two side combo, brisket pork belly, mac & cheese beans and rice. The mac & cheese was amazing. creamy cheesy good flavor. The beans and rice were pretty good too, moist rice good flavor. The brisket was good wish it was juicier and had more flavor. The pork belly was awful overcooked dry flavorless. All I could taste was burnt and then the cornbread was also very good. I don't know if this place is brand new and they're still figuring things out, but the weight seemed longer than it should be in the food wasn't all as good as it should be the workers the owner were amazing. I hope this place works out for them. staff was a five food was a two. I hate to say it.

Amazing burnt ends and beer selection. Looks small from the outside but good atmosphere inside…read more Will have to come back soon.

Everything was great! We got the BBQ sampler with burnt ends, mac and cheese, beans, and a side of…read morecornbread waffles. Food came quick and served up with a smile! I got the double dank IPA to go with it and cant wait to try the rest of the tap list when we go back for pizza! Emphasis on the cornbread waffles. Such a cool twist on a traditional bbq side! Gotta try em

I came by to try the jai quai bahn mi, and it was so freaking good. I can't believe how delicious…read moreit was! It's made with the fried dough, so it's crispy and there's a huge filling to bread ratio. The fried dough doesn't taste oily either! The bahn mi is a little small (but makes sense given the size of the fried dough), but the flavor was good. More reason to buy two! I also got the little lye rice dumplings (kee chang I think?). They were sitting on the counter still warm. I love these little things dipped in sugar! They're a bit plain by themselves, but they're great with a little brown sugar syrup, red bean paste, or sugar.

Excellent service. Delicious, fresh sandwiches…read more I've been on a tour of local restaurants that serve Banh Mi. I love Banh Mi and I love fresh ingredients, and Phnom Leap has provided both! The gentleman who prepared my sandwiches was welcoming and warm. He took time to construct beautiful sandwiches with the perfect amount of ingredients. I also ordered a taro smoothie. It was delicious and extra taro-y. The gentleman asked me if I've tried fresh taro before. I haven't. He told me next time I should try their fresh taro smoothie. He said he likes to mix the fresh with the powder. I will certainly be coming back for more Banh Mi and to try their fresh taro fresh taro smoothie.

I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, Jason the owner, and the entire staff. When…read moreour family was planning my nephew's celebration of life, they were kind enough to close the restaurant so we could gather privately, and it meant so much to all of us. This was my nephew's favorite spot, so it felt especially meaningful to be able to honor him there. As a Korean family, sharing Korean BBQ and hot pot together felt very fitting. The food was delicious --fresh, high-quality meats and vegetables, rich and flavorful hot pot broths, and a great selection of soju. The sauce station was also a highlight and really elevated the meal. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared. They even offered chicken nuggets and fries for the kids, which is such a considerate touch. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food. What we will remember most, though, is the compassion and kindness shown by Jason and the staff. They created a warm, welcoming space during an incredibly difficult time and made it easier for our family to come together, share memories, and celebrate my nephew! We are truly grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend this restaurant--not only for the excellent food, but especially for the people and the care they show their guests.

To each their own, but this place was not for me…read more We came with a large party after a graduation, and unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. This was my first time trying this style of dining where you cook the meat at your table, so I was really excited going in. Unfortunately, the food was not good at all. Several of the meats we were served did not seem fresh, and the overall quality was very disappointing. Instead of enjoying the experience, I found it unappetizing and honestly couldn't wait to leave. I know everyone has different tastes, but based on my experience, I would not return or recommend it. I was expecting a fun and memorable meal after such a special occasion, but it ended up being one of the worst dining experiences I've had.

EVERYTHING was flavorful, hearty, healthy and fresh!!! This is going to be one of my go-to spots…read moreand I hope you guys don't go anywhere for a long time! I honestly felt so good after eating the food here and that's how you know the ingredients in your dishes are of good QUALITY. Our bodies can tell after we eat unhealthy American fast food, we feel sluggish and like sh*t but HERE at Kiwaz Caribbean Spice, I closed my eyes with every bite and I felt so good after I ate my food!!! They have a cool little set-up with a service window so you can order when you get there. I also saw they have seafood boil so I'm definitely going to try that my next time. God bless and thank you to the owners and chefs of this amazing cuisine! I am a Cambodian local of Lowell, born and raised, and your food reminds me of the love and herbs we pour into our own dishes.

I love this restaurant so much! Although this is just a pick up drive by type of restaurant, the…read morequality of the food has been nothing short of amazing!! The staff is always very friendly, accommodating and incredibly welcoming. They are very knowledgeable about the menu u and were always happy to answer any questions we may have had. I've ordered from this restaurant multiple times and the fried pork, legume, and oxtail with the rice and beans have always been super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Over my experience at Kiwaz is always 10/10!! The food is super delicious, the service is excellent, and I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! So happy to have them in Lowell because there's a huge lack in this area for Caribbean food!

Our group's dinner here started very slightly awkwardly, but once we were seated, everything was…read morefine. We were a party of 7 showing up for dinner on a Saturday evening, unsure of whether a table would be available. When we got there, we saw the parking lot was not full, and there were empty tables. We were then told there would be a 10 minute wait, and I immediately thought, "Uh oh, they're understaffed." I don't know if someone over heard one dining companion say "Oh, there's a table over there that can accommodate us, " but within about 2 minutes, we were immediately seated there. I was unsure what to expect from this small BBQ chain, but after looking at the menu, I was very optimistic. What amazed me the most was their extensive whiskey selection, and of course I took advantage of that. My pour was generous and reasonably priced. Most of the other drinks came out quickly, though 1 was delayed. It was very easy to split our group into separate checks, and we received great service from our waitress. I enjoyed everything I ordered, but if you have sensitivities to pepper, you may want to ask your server about the amount of pepper in any dish. My smoked turkey slices, tasty but maybe just a wee bit dry, has pepper on the edges. I was even more surprised to taste pepper in the beans. But overall, everyone in our group really enjoyed all of our appetizers and entrees. This restaurant is convenient to friends I frequently visit in the area, and we already agreed this will be a frequent future destination.

The young lady who checked us in was very nice and helpful. We ate the bar. Our bartender was…read moreTrista, was very pleasant and attentive. All of the staff were quite friendly and happy. We had the brisket and burnt ends. Always is great choice. The beans are a bit spicy, but oh so good. It's definitely worth a visit.