date & time: monday june 15, 2026 @ noon vibe: groups in…read moreoff the shoulder sweaters paired w/ lingerie inspired shorts decor: vibey pastel colored eatery service: super kind imbibe: tea devour: 2 meat combo, fried rice & red bean jelly dessert 10/10. my fave spot for comfort food total: $50.68

Came here for lunch with family yesterday and ordered several of our usual favorites: Golden Char…read moreSiu, Spareribs with Honey Sauce, String Beans with Minced Pork, Golden Soup Pickled Fish, Yangzhou Fried Rice, and we also tried the Sweet and Sour Whole Fish. Overall, most dishes were decent and generally flavorful, but nothing particularly stood out this visit. The Char Siu was disappointing, noticeably dry and tough. The Sweet and Sour Whole Fish was also underwhelming. It appeared to be black tilapia, and unfortunately had a strong "muddy" or earthy taste that wasn't fully masked by the sauce. Service was just okay. Pricing, however, has definitely gone up while portion sizes remain the same. One additional concern was cleanliness, one of the chairs appeared dirty, possibly from food being dropped on it during table cleaning. Overall, a mixed experience with consistency issues this time around, especially with a couple of the signature items. :(

Came by at 9pm because I got a big back . I wasn't able to do Ayce but no fret, the food was still…read morevery good. Iykyk, when the service is bad... that means the food is super good so go with open thoughts :D We ordered the lamb, beef, and squid skewers. Also ordered the liang pi and Chinese beef hamburgers. They taste authentic. Ambiance is a bit run down. I will be back for the Ayce :8

I've always saw this restaurant in the corner of my eye when driving, and I finally got the chance…read moreto try it for their Chinese burger! This dish changed my life, the pork was so savory and it had small chopped up pieces of a spicy green pepper. I can't recommend it more! My dad also decided to try their chicken fried rice, and he told me it was delicious and packed with flavor. This is definitely a hidden gem, but I believe it deserves more hype! Staff were kind, and chef was humble and even took the time to walk over and deliver our food to us when we were just ordering to go!!! Give this place a chance if ya can!

My go-to whenever I'm feeling fancy and want a quality piece of meat/fish. Everything has always…read morebeen super fresh! And have you seen those jumbo prawns? OMG, huge! I avoid those bc I'm not a shrimp/prawn fan, but the size is quite impressive. Pape seems to be pretty popular, so I try to go in during off-times to avoid the crowds. There's a small parking lot dedicated to the store and turnover is pretty quick. Service is always pretty friendly and efficient.

What a great butcher shop. Their selections are great if you're looking for meats, high end or…read moreotherwise. Their pricing is not bad as well. It is affordable considering the quality of the meats.

Originally had a reservation for 6 people for 7:45, but at 7:00 we called to make a last minute…read morechange to 10 people. Ren was on the phone with us, and instead of just telling us the larger tables have already been reserved and can't be done, he asked us to call him back in 10 mins to see what he can do. Lo and behold 10 mins later he said he was able to add on another table at the end but it'll be a tight fit. Not a problem! After sitting down, we opted for the premium menu upgrade, and our table really liked the Premium Rib Meat (boneless marinated short rib). Even though it was AYCE and super busy, we always were able to get our food order in and it arrived quickly. If the heat on the charcoal grill was slowing down, they were quick to refill it. Awesome place for kbbq, and one of the only charcoal places that I know of in the area.

The restaurant wasn't too filled on a Saturday night. We arrived around 4:30pm and there was no…read morewait. We let the staff know our party size and they had us sit in the waiting area while they set up the table. The food was good and quality was not bad. Only downside was that the restaurant ran out of many of the side dishes we tried to order. I can only imagine what side dishes are left if you dine here later in the day. Other than that, the charcoal grill was also pretty smokey from the very moment we sat down. We were luckily enough to have enough seats to not have to sit directly in front of the grill or it would have been worse.

Our friends recommended this spot and I'm glad they did because there are so many options in this…read morearea. They excel on the Chinese bbq and noodles! I can quite pin point what region of China this cuisine focuses on but it's fine as long it's delish. Recommend: Haninan Chicken Knif cut noodles with mala Onion noodles Beef rib noodles Just ok: Soy milk Quick tip: their knife cut noodles are off menu! Just ask for it when you order.

This is going to be the place for me to pick up bbq pork, steamed chicken or fried pork…read more Thankfully, it is close enough that I won't think twice about making the drive. In addition, it's on the same block as my barber. WOOOHH!!!! The bbq pork was much better than I expected. It was rich and slightly sweeter than the pork at Ranch 99. I am a fan. Okay, that was my update and here are the pics.

The lamb skewers, the chicken, gizzard skewers, and the beef skewers were good…read moreThe squid skewers were OK crunchy Do not get the kimchi fried rice It's literally like rice with oil and a hint of spiciness and more than a pinch of salt. The kimchi did not really have much flavor or a kick to it. When I went at opening, there literally was no one in the place and no person to greet to us We have to scan the QR code to order The ambience is very plain and kinda stagnant feeling The service people were very nonchalant Like they will look at you weird if you ask for more chopsticks, than the amount of people that you have Always ask for more napkins because they will not give you more if you do not ask

You walk into Smiling BBQ and the first thing you notice is... nothing flashy. No trendy decor. No…read moreInstagram walls. And that's exactly the point. This is what real Chinese BBQ skewers looks like. The kind of place that doesn't need to impress you with aesthetics because the food already knows what it's doing. Family-owned, family-run. The staff is the family. And you feel it immediately, like you've stepped into a small neighborhood restaurant somewhere between Hong Kong and mainland China. There's a warmth here that can't be manufactured. The menu is simple, but every bite takes you back. From the beer selection to the grilled oysters to the BBQ itself... it's all honest, soulful, and unapologetically authentic. The kind of food that reminds you why street-side spots and humble kitchens often outshine overpriced "modern" versions trying too hard to be something they're not. And let's talk value. For the price? You absolutely cannot beat this place. Other spots charge more, dress it up, and somehow deliver less. Here, the quality is front and center... smoky, savory, deeply satisfying. What really blows my mind is how hidden this place still is. A quiet gem tucked away, flying under the radar, waiting for people who actually care about flavor over frills. This isn't a restaurant chasing trends. It's a place preserving something real. And honestly? That's rare.

Han Sang in Millbrae was our late-night dinner stop, and I'm so glad we made it before their 10 PM…read moreclosing time. We were seated right away, and the restaurant itself is clean, nice, and spacious. I can imagine it getting packed during peak hours--and honestly, it should. I'm going straight to the point: Han Sang has the best Galbi Jjim I've ever had. I've been to other places (which shall remain unnamed) that proudly claim they have the best Galbi Jjim, but I'm happy to say I've finally found the one. At the same time, I'm a little sad because I live in SoCal, which means I can't just come here whenever the craving hits. This dish checked every box imaginable. The beef was incredibly flavorful, fall-apart tender, and they gave a generous amount of meat. And when I say meat, I mean actual meat--not a pile of bones disguised as a serving. (Yes, that's coming from past restaurant trauma.) You definitely get your money's worth here. The rice cakes were cooked perfectly and soaked up all that rich, savory sauce. Then came the surprise waiting at the bottom: glass noodles. Not the usual thin ones either--these were thicker, chewier, and absolutely delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor. The entire dish was so satisfying it genuinely made me happy. We also ordered the Chadol and Yangji Suyuk, a beef brisket soup that was exactly what we needed on a cold evening. The brisket was tender, and as expected, the broth arrived lightly seasoned so you can adjust it to your liking. After adding a little salt, pepper, and some ssamjang, it became the perfect comforting bowl of soup. Warm, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try their Bossam because the portions were huge and we could barely finish what we ordered. That's not a complaint--if anything, it's the perfect excuse to come back. Maybe this is what people mean when they say they left their heart in San Francisco. Mine might actually be sitting in a bowl of Galbi Jjim at Han Sang.

My friend heard good things about their traditional Korean dishes so we decided to check it out on…read morea Saturday around lunch time. It can get a little busy during lunch hour but we were able to get a table for our party of 2 in around 10 minutes. Their menu had a variety of dishes, most prominent were the assortment of noodle dishes from dry to soupy or spicy. Leek Pancake - This was made so well, it was thin yet crispy and held together well. The leeks gave a subtle flavor and were a little tough to bite through but it tasted so good, especially dipped in the side sauce. Yangji Chadol Sul Long Tang - At first glance, this setup is so nice with the assortment of sides at the top to the different items you can add into the soup. I loved the fish cake side as well as the kimchi which they do give refills of. It was nice being able to add seasoning in the soup to match my taste and so perfect combined all together with the radish side sauce. The meat is pretty generous and soft as well with the thin chewy noodles. Such a healing comforting dish. In addition to the food, the workers were so kind and attentive, always helping us to refill our side dishes when needed. Probably one of the best sul long tangs I have had and I keep coming back time and again for it.

I love Lanzhou pulled noodles, and Jinweide is no exception. Once you arrive, you are able to scan…read morea QR code to order. I got the potato salad and the zhajiangmian, and my boyfriend got the Lanzhou beef noodles and pork burger. I wish they put the components of the dish in the menu online so you could opt out, because both my zhajiangmian and potato salad came with bean sprouts (which I hate!!). I just picked through all of them and ate the remaining dish afterwards- the potato salad was yummy and the zhajiangmian was savory and came with lots of minced pork! My boyfriend enjoyed his Lanzhou beef noodles a lot, the beef was tender and the broth was incredibly flavorful and delicious. He liked the pork burger a lot as well, they did not skimp on the meat and the bun was fluffy! I would highly recommend this dish to anyone, it's a classic that is done well! This is a great addition to the downtown Millbrae array of authentic Chinese restaurants, I will be coming back!

Jinweide Lanzhou Beef Noodles in Milbrae is located on Broadway and serves hand pulled noodle. We…read morearrived right during the lunch rush but got a table right away. The menu is very simple with choices of broths and noodle thickness. There is a guy constantly hand pulling noodle. We ordered the following items : Lanzhou beef noodles with thin noodles mildly spicy. The broth was good the sliced beef was good. The thin noodles were overcooked. Sauerkraut fish set comes with a side of garlic cucumbers and two lamb skewers. The broth for the sauerkraut fish was good but the texture of the fish was weird. It's supposed to be snakehead fish but had a texture like frog. Spicy marinated potatoes strings was good Marinated wood ear fungus salad was excellent Nice clean interior. Street parking plus some small city lots are available. Service was good. Considering the speciality of hand pulled noodles the execution of the noodles was minus stars.