We had such an amazing meal here! I really liked how many different skewers they have, especially all the meat and seafood options. We ordered a lot to share and honestly enjoyed everything we got. Some favorites included the lamb and chicken skewers which were really tender and flavorful. The lobster tail was favorite among our whole table. I also really liked the potato skewers because the seasoning had a really good spicy kick. The cabbage was another favorite of mine. It was crunchy and a little spicy, which I really liked. We also got the fried rice and it was really good with everything else. I would definitely come back to Friendship BBQ. There were still so many things I wanted to try! read more

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A whole table of BBQ skewers is my kind of night Plus they close at 12.30am on weekdays, perfect for supper hangouts! This spot has a HUGE selection of skewers, from classic lamb and beef, to seafood (lobster tail, squid), mushrooms and veggies. We basically covered the entire table! Some of my favorites: Xinjiang lamb Juicy lamb + beef skewers Pork belly wrapped enoki mushrooms Garlic oysters Grilled scallops Lobster tail Grilled chicken skewers I also love that they put the skewers on a mini tabletop grill, so you can take your time eating while everything stays warm. Go hungry with friends, and order a lots to share! read more

Friendship BBQ - Skewers - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Despite the big price tag for some of these items, I must say that the lamb, squid legs, and chicken skin were cooked perfectly! I would definitely come back. Eggplant, enoki, and green beans were great options for veggies! Get them "non-spicy" if you don't want them drenched in sauce. Some downsides were the overly dry chicken and lack of description of each skewer. However, the staff were nice! read more

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I LOVE Chinese bbq skewers and had my eye on this place for a while. My friend had suggested having dinner here this past weekend and of course I said yes. There was a few of us so we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. My favorite skewers were the beef sticks with fat, cucumber salad, chicken skin, squid tentacles and spicy crawfish with clams. Although I did enjoy most of the dishes, I felt like the food didn't come out as hot and flavorful. We also ordered the beer in the bags and it was reeled out like an IV drip. Overall, still a very tasty meal. read more

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Friendship BBQ is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Chinese BBQ. Their menu is massive, ranging from well-seasoned, tender lamb and beef skewers to adventurous options like chicken gristle. You can choose from spicy or non-spicy options and even with non-spicy, the flavor is abundant without being overly salty. A perfect balance. The drink selection is just as impressive. Whether you want a cold beer to pair with the spice or some soju to share with friends, they have you so many options. They also offer great non-alcoholic options, including refreshing herbal teas and sparkling fruit drinks, several that you can't easily find in similar restaurants. With quick service and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect hangout. Be sure to try the fried skewers and the black truffle fried rice--they're next-level. Just get there early to beat the wait! read more

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The same skewer sauce is used for many of the skewers and grilled items: most go fine with it, but some are just okay. Try a foil pot! The lamb and beef skewers are really good and are reasonably affordable too. I'm still searching for that "lamb skewer straight from a Chinese street cart" taste, but the grilled flavor is satisfactory enough. I didn't enjoy the gristle, the chicken skin, the pork belly, and the grilled enoki as much, though, since the sweet sauce used for all of them doesn't quite go well with everything else. The restaurant gives you a small foil platform on which to hold the skewers, slightly warmed by a candle, but I wish the skewers stay warmer longer. The sleeper hit was the tofu foil pot - addicting soup flavor, and everything in the dish really soaks in the hot pot flavor. I'd probably stick to the foil pots and the more traditional meat cuts for skewers if I go back. I did see IV bags with beer as well, seems like a fun time. read more

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Food was good! Not the greatest in terms of crispiness for foods that need crisp like chicken skin and fried buns but the sauce has a lot of flavor! The beef and lamb skewers were good and all the veggie dishes were good! The miss you beer was fun idea like IV pole but the beer was flat unfortunately. read more

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Came here for the skewers but ended up falling in love with their clam vermicelli. I order it every single visit now! It tastes just like the clam noodle bowls you'd find in China, except it's loaded with big, fresh California clams. So flavorful and comforting. For skewers, the Mongolian beef skewer is a must. It's served on a thick branch-like stick, giving it that authentic street BBQ vibe, and the beef is incredibly tender. Don't skip the tornado potato or grilled rice cakes either--they're the perfect sides. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time now as it was always being advertised on DoorDash. I decided to try it in person as it was less than 10 minutes away from my house. Firstly, I immediately wanted to try their skewers. The grilled chicken skin skewer was my top pick as I love peeling the fat off of fried chicken. I'll admit I was a bit disappointed as it wasn't as crunchy as I expected. Pushing that aside, I still enjoyed it. So if you order that, expect less of a crunch and more of softness. Tasty nonetheless. The beef skewer was delicious. It was very tasty and it went very well with the Fried instant noodles. The fried instant noodles were full of flavor and I truly loved it. I highly recommend this combo. The bone narrow personally was super tasty & I loved the bread it came with. It was honestly the best combo of flavors. 10/10 recommend. Food was tasty and filling 10/10. The guy who was in the front was extremely kind and attentive. He made us feel very welcomed and appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back to eat here again. read more

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I visited around 10:45pm on a Sunday and it was pretty crowded. The restaurant itself was small. I waited quite a bit for my table, despite there being 2 tables that were ready to be busked. I think the 2 wait staff members were overwhelmed with the crowd and didn't get to cleaning the tables. Once I was seated, I ordered by scanning the QR code. The wait for food took a while, but it's typical when it comes to skewers. I enjoyed most of the meats that I ordered and the cucumber salad. Although the wait can be long, I would definitely come back again! read more

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Came for dinner and there was no wait for a table. Ordering was easy through qr code and the food was brought out as each were ready. The portions were plentiful and the food was nicely seasoned and cooked well. Overall a good skewer place. They had more variety on the menu as well that were not skewers. Will have to come back to try more of the menu! read more

Friendship BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First time here and everything was good. Small restaurant but food came out fast. They cook everything in the back and kept warm on a foil tray at our table. The hot pot skewers and spicy noodles soup were my favorites. read more

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We have been coming back here often for the past 6 months or so. I think they had changed ownership because service had been improved a lot and we don't see the staffs we saw years ago. Food options are good, wish they still have the spicy frogs, and perhaps add the unsweetened ice tea option... but beer woks for now. Our favorites are their spicy noodles and duck blood, very tasty and perfectly cooked. Skewers - mostly on point but sometimes it can be too salty. The braised big bones were very tasty, we recommend using the sauce to eat with some rice/noodle. Bone marrows were grilled to perfection too, not overly burnt like the time we had years ago. I do order their crawfish sometimes if I crave for some crawfish, but they're not fresh so it could be hard to peel. If you come here when they're super busy, the staffs can be forgetful sometimes... but just give them a reminder if they forget to bring you things, they'll get that to you right away. Overall, good place to chill and snack on. read more

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Came here earlier after my kid's ball game and got lucky -- we arrived early on the weekend, so there was no line yet! Haven't been to Friendship BBQ in a while, and I was happy to see they updated the menu with a few fresh seafood options. We ordered the crawfish that was on promotion -- seriously, what can go wrong with $10 crawfish? My kid loved the sauce so much that we took the leftovers home, mixed it with instant noodles and a few extra ingredients, and boom... another meal done! Lmao. The BBQ skewers were great -- the meat was cooked just right, tender and flavorful. The grilled oysters with garlic sauce were AMAZING. We liked them so much that we ordered a second round. And the black truffle fried rice is definitely a must-try if you haven't had it before! Service was also really good. The waiters and manager were super nice and friendly. My kid accidentally spilled some food, and they came over right away to clean it up and made sure everyone was okay. Overall, a great spot for Chinese BBQ skewers, seafood, or late-night snacks with friends. Good food, friendly service, relaxed vibe. Love it! read more

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First time having and it was fire! Tiffany loved the burrito and bone marrow. I couldn't get over the spice rub and how good all the meats tasted The spiral potato and the pork belly and mushroom combo was out of this world will 1000 percent be back! read more

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The meat was overdone and rubbery. The seasoning was alright. if anything I'd just come back for the squid. Also $10 for a choy lettuce is waaaay overpriced. Some notable mentions: - Enoki pork: 3/5 but get the fried one. It's not crispy, but more flavorful than the grilled version - Garlic oyster: 4/5 - Corn: 2/5. There were no notes that it would have the spicy, numbing Szechuan sauce so didn't really enjoy. it. read more

Friendship BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Came here for dinner tonight and ordered: 1) lamb skewers - great! 2) chicken cartilage skewers - good 3) chicken wings skewers - delicious 4) mala soup with noodles - definitely get 5) egg fried rice - huge Portion size 6) black bean clam sauce - spicy ! 7) xinjiang lamb cube skewers - decent read more

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Came here with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The grilled fish was definitely the highlight--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. We also ordered a bunch of skewers, including beef, chicken skin, and sausages, and everything came out hot, well-seasoned, and perfect with a little extra spice. The portions were generous, and the food had that authentic late-night Chinese BBQ vibe. Service was quick, and the atmosphere was casual and lively. If you're craving grilled skewers and spicy grilled fish, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Stopped by here with a friend after a late evening event, and it turned out to be a great pick. I really appreciate that the space isn't filled with heavy BBQ smoke--you don't leave smelling like it, which is a big plus compared to similar spots. The rose lamb was especially tender, and the rest of the skewers were solid across the board. Ordering through a QR code was smooth and convenient, too. Overall, it's a great place to grab some beers and enjoy a variety of skewers. read more

I heard good things about this place before but never really had any intentions to go. One of my friends wanted to get together for dinner so he chose this spot randomly to try it out and made a reservation for the group. After trying it out, I can safely say that I wouldn't put this high up on my recommendation list. This restaurant is one of those places with a QR menu and you order on your phone. This isn't something I immediately put a ding on, but when you have a large group, it can get a little confusing about who is ordering what and then you have those having WiFi issues and so on. We had a few orders that we thought were put in, but the worker said they never received it. I think it would be better if they had a built-in screen at the table for ordering or given a paper checklist menu like for dim sum, so everything would be more clear. Either way, the workers were all still really nice and understanding, and they gave a free complementary item to one of the individuals who had been waiting on it for a while. The set up is basically a griddle on the table that is heated up by two tea lights, and this was where we were all doubtful of the method. The tea lights do NOTHING! I don't even think anything that came off the griddle ended up being heated. It's a good thing that all the meats were cooked when they came out, but it was still not satisfying eating them when they were room temperature / cold. I can't deny that the flavors on the skewers were good, but the griddle is kind of there for show. For the price, I definitely could have got more worth at an AYCE kbbq place in terms of both quantity and quality. read more

Great experience! Food comes out in a timely manner and tastes good. Pretty small space inside, but fits a good amount of people.

very bad the service They didn't give me cup for water , then my food took a long time. A person who arrived about 10 minutes after me ordered a lot of food and they brought it all to her, but nothing came to my table. I asked where the meat was and they told me to wait 5 minutes, but I decided to cancel instead. read more

Great food and good vibes. The beef skewers, chicken gristle, and lobster tail were all flavorful and cooked well. Alvin was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out smoothly. If you're looking for good Chinese BBQ in Santa Clara, I definitely recommend Friendship BBQ. I'll be back again. read more

Food poisoning alert! Beware! My husband got food poisoning after eating from this place. He vomited everything out the same night after the meal. It proved food was unclean and contaminated. A pretense of real BBQ that pre-made all Barbeque food and reheat on a pretense of two-tiny-candles-lit stove, this place is CRAP! Everything tasted bland and flavorless. The only passable meat was chicken. Portion was small for the price. Customer service was terrible! They intentionally ignored us because we placed limited order as first timers. They "forgot" our last item and we had to chase the waiter for it and it took forever to arrive while other latecomers got their food fast. How unprofessional, inattentive and biased! Unappealing decor. The bizarre message written on wall in Chinese was pretentious. Loud place filled with young, drunk and obnoxious clientele. Friendship BBQ focuses more on making money than "Friendship". The worst part - it makes you sick. I did NOT like both food and service at all. Won't be back and do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

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Had friendship bbq for Chinese bbq and all of the skewers were really good! Would recommend the combination skewers. There's plenty of parking spaces and you just order on your phone and the food comes out pretty fast! read more

Friendship BBQ - Mala Skewers Hot Pot (30 skewers) 麻辣涮串锅（32串） Mala Skewers Hot Pot (30 skewers) 麻辣涮串锅（32串） - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Mongolian Beef 5 tender, juicy, flavorful Beef Tendon 3 too chewy Xinjiang Lamb on Willow Rose Branch 3 slightly dry Garlic Eggplants 5 skin is charred, scoop up the meat, juicy, flavorful Garlic Oysters 5 large, juicy, flavorful Grilled Beef Marrow 5 two small buns, two large pc of cut bone, covered in sautéed minced garlic, flavorful Chicken Wings 4 crispy, slightly dry, flavorful Pig Feet ? huge bone, too big to bite into, no knife, had to take home read more

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Brought here by some friends that have been here, but we encounter a very rude receptionist the first time. We joined the waitlist for 9 and asked to change it to 7. The male receptionist flat-out refused and was super dismissive about it. He also asked us to "promise" no one else would join later. Such a simple request handled in the rudest way possible. read more

Overall the place is not bad at all for a skewer place. Pretty authentic but there's somethings that kinda put me mark it down a bit. The skewer hot pot feels just like things that people don't get and put in to a pot. There was a HUGE amount of stomach and nothings wrong with stomach but for that we felt like we ate like 2 cow stomachs and just a little bit of like quail eggs and stuff. The other meat skewers are nice and chunky like how I like it, just a little bit pricey but it's good. The enoki mushrooms are really good a must order if you go. The cucumber was very bitter though in the salad, I think it's the cucumber they chose where they need to peel more of the skin. Overall not bad but not super good but at least it's not too salty which a lot of places over salt their food. read more

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Friendly service, tasty food, and a variety of menu items. My friend and I have gone here for a casual dinner for both our birthdays.

Evan always makes us feel welcome every time we come in. He greets us with a smile and somehow remembers every detail, even when we say no green onions. Before we can even remind him, he says, "I already told the chef." That kind of service stands out. The food is amazing! Flavorful skewers, crispy potatoes, rich bone marrow, and rice that hits the spot. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. It's always a fun experience here with good vibes, great food, and friendly people. Evan makes the visit even better. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Santa Clara and want a meal that makes you leave happy and full. "It's not BBQ, it's Frienship." read more

Friendship BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great spot for late-night BBQ! The food was delicious and the service was efficient. Will definitely be back! read more

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Tried here a while ago (when they just opened), and I remembered liking the skewers enough, but nothing stood out. My fiance was craving skewers and wanted somewhere that we haven't had recently, so I suggested to give Friendship Bbq another chance. Overall, I still thought the dishes were just okay. This time, the skewers were memorably too salty. Tendon is on the chewier side, so I would not recommend if you prefer them soft. The intestines were pretty good though. There wasn't much difference between the fried and the braised version except that the fried one was slightly crispier. Taste-wise, it was exactly the same. The veggies (string beans and oyster mushroom) were good. Unfortunately, they didn't have rice so we couldn't finish half of our dishes. We don't normally order rice with our skewers, but this time, we made some of order choices based on the assumption that we could have rice with it, but they didn't tell us that there was no rice until we asked where our rice was...the service definitely could've been improved given that we were the only customers dining in at the time we placed the order, not counting the kids who were playing at a different table. (The staffs were actually nowhere to be found when we first entered the store, and we just sat ourselves down.) We were there at normal dinner time so it wasn't that they didn't have time to prep rice, the most basic staple chinese food. They asked us if we wanted to wait for the rice, but we were already halfway done with the food, there's no point waiting another 20 minutes for the rice to be ready. There was a big party (friends on the owner apparently) that came in shortly after, but I don't think that would've made a difference in service since the servers didn't interact much with them either. However, now that I think about it, the staffs were probably prepping for the big group's order. The waitress also spilled a bit of the hot dish (it has broth) on us. She seems new at waitressing, but she could've at least offered to grab more napkin. It reminded me of when I was new at waitressing though, so it was understandable. The restaurant itself should have two staffs on the floor if one of them was inexperienced though. read more

Friendship BBQ - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First time here and we got a bunch of different skewers. The service is very good and friendly which is a huge upgrade over Chef Yang's down in Cupertino. The green beans are really good, and the enoki mushroom wrapped pork was really good. Besides those we also tried the two different lam skewers, the beef skewers, the fried lean beef skewers, and they were all enjoyable. Will probably come back!! read more

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Good food, relaxed environment. Order through digital menu on phone unfortunately my cell service wasn't that good but WiFi and tablet option is available read more

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Overall it was okay. Bit salty and same flavoring. I enjoyed the cucumber salad. Pretty big portions so don't over order if a small party. Kinda bummed they didn't have the drinks I wanted in stock. I liked the hot pot skewers, but wish they had more variety. Lots of seating inside, but a small restaurant. Service was good. Just wasn't amazed by the food. I still would recommend to try. read more

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Here for the second time. Still liked the beef skewers (w. fat) and Mongolia beef; juicy and flavorful. Lamb on willow branch was good, but some pieces were a little tougher, good flavor. Probably won't get the lean beef skewers again - we prefer the fattier meat. Braised gizzards were overcooked and hard, but the new ones they remade for us were much more tender. Can't go wrong with pork belly with enoki mushrooms, just wished it came with more like in the picture than just 3 pieces on the stick. Tried green beans this time, it's okay, but didn't like the chili garlic sauce they seasoned it with. Service was okay, the cell service was really bad making it hard to put in orders. The WiFi was slow to connect to as well, saw other tables around having the same issue so took a little longer trying to put in our orders. read more

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One of the few late night restaurants that my friends and I stumbled upon on Yelp and decided to try. There was a decent amount of parties inside so we had high hopes. We love skewers so we quickly placed an order via the QR code on the table. We ordered some chicken gizzards, clam noodle soup, bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms, and a skewer combo which comes with assorted skewers. The noodle soup was nice in warming us up. I was impressed that it had a good amount of clams. The skewers were pretty mediocre in my opinion. I've had better at other places. The seasoning wasn't that great. I preferred more cumin and chilis. The grill that keeps everything warm was not hot enough so nothing really stayed hot when eating. It was hard to separate some of the items from the bamboo sticks. Overall for the price point and flavor, I'd prefer to go elsewhere. read more

Friendship BBQ - Chicken gizzards - Chinese Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Plenty of parking available near the restaurant. Didn't wait long to get a table on an early Friday evening, but the restaurant is pretty small and was completely packed. The ambiance was overwhelming because there was a big group of loud people celebrating something with a lot of alcohol. This caused our service to be lacking, having to ask multiple times for requests like water refills, napkins, and the check with boxes. Overall the food was okay. Nothing really stood out. The tornado potatoes didn't have any flavor or seasoning and didn't come with any condiments. They were also really oily and not crispy. The cold noodles didn't have enough flavor and were not cold, but room temperature. The pork skewers were mostly fat. Pretty much all of the skewers we ordered didn't have enough seasoning or flavor. The quail eggs tasted off. Vegetables were ordered were pretty bland. The only food I enjoyed was the fatty beef. Do not need to try this place again. read more

The restaurant is very dirty, if you make a visit to the bathroom please be aware, it is very smelly with a machine inside and floors are all in bad condition. I don't have confidence in the hygiene in this place, when I came back here to leave a review I just saw someone alerted food poisoning which was about the same time I visited this place. I would not go back again. read more

My friends and I came for dinner and we really enjoyed the experience! We ordered a variety of dishes - from the combination set to the oysters and bone marrow - and everything was super flavorful. Our favorite were the beef skewers and and beef emoji mushrooms The staff were very friendly and it was a lively atmosphere! Would definitely come again~ read more

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