Ft Bbq has been around for a decade or more. It is one of the only skewer places in San Jose without the glam and frills. Skewers are decently priced in comparison to the other skewer locations in the city. Parking is readily available in the plaza. Happy hour is from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm everyday. Some dishes are on a discount. Ordering is mainly done via QR code. All skewers were covered in the same seasoning. Overall tasty but can be boring after a couple of skewers. There are some additional seasonings on each table to change things up a little. The mushroom skewers were plain, so the seasoning really stood out to be crunchier due to the salt. Fishball skewers were soft. Most of the flavor came from the seasoning itself. The lamb and beef skewers were great. The meat textures were different and difference in meat taste was noticeable. Staff was friendly and will try to converse in Mandarin first. They can also speak English, so everything went fine regardless. During my time here, most people came to pick up their takeout instead of eating in the store. Will be back to get my fix on skewers due to its appropriate pricing in comparison to other places. read more

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Came after a night of Mah Jong with a friend. Wasn't expecting too much , but wanted a bit of a snack prior to going home. A lot of places were closing but this place was still open till later so we decided to come here. I tried to like it, got my norm skewers, but they came out cold and on a plate, so nothing was keeping in warm. The server barely even talked to us. we had to keep flagging them down to ask for everything, He didn't' even mention what stick was what (we could of gotten something else for all we knew) It was not too bad of a price but not a good late night place for skewers imo. Most likely would not come back. read more

Came to Ft Bbq with a friend for some late-night eats after a Yelp event. We ordered the following: (Happy Hour) 5x beef (Happy Hour) 5x lamb 10x chicken skin Both meat skewers were tender and juicy. The skins were crispy and fatty. Note that these are very cumin-forward skewers! I liked that there was happy hour between 6pm-11pm. The thing that brought ratings down a bit was that there were little fruit flies dancing around our table. Overall, I could see this being a great after-karaoke/clubbing spot to grab a beer and eat some fatty foods. read more

Ft Bbq - Happy hour 10x chicken skin - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Skewers + late nights = my kind of therapy. This is my go-to skewer spot after work when I need something tasty, chill, and open late (bless their hours!). The skewers? Always on point. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect whether you're starving or just need a little bite to wind down. The staff are super friendly--like, the kind that makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. The vibe? Adorably casual. Cute enough for a lowkey date night, but also perfect for spilling tea with friends over drinks and delicious bites. Yes, they've got alcohol. Yes, it's chill. And yes, you'll probably end up staying longer than you meant to. No regrets read more

Ft Bbq - Outdoor - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

Had some of the worst service I've had in a long time. Almost 45 minutes without any service. The sat a table next to us gave them waters without having to ask and then gave them our order so it took another 20 minutes before food came out. And $8 for the tiniest lamb chop. I'm used to these type of restaurants being quick, efficient, and affordable and it missed the mark on all of them. read more

Went here for a late night dinner with the hubby and it was very quiet. Only a few people dining in. We ordered beef bbq sticks, garlic and eggplant. Oh and some fried tofu. Food came out pretty quick. The bbq sticks were good, lots of seasoning. The fried tofu had crystals of msg.... Not a fan of it but I guess most Asian cuisine like to use Ajinomoto. Service was quick too. read more

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Cumin spices but fat could be rendered off meat better. Was a bit oily and uneven. We ordered beef tongue, shiitake, fish tofu, lamb, Taiwanese sausage, and lotus. The lamb and beef were the best read more

If you're looking for a good beef skewer place, this is it! Good meaty portions and the spicy powder and house made sauce they have on the side makes it taste even better. Rice definitely goes with it. Scan QR and place order via phone. They have a good menu selection but there's still a lot of things I haven't tried yet. I know there are so many skewer spots in the bay (more flashy interior) but this place just keeps it simple while still serving good quality food. It's nice that they open until late, so good for a late night meal. However, there might be one or two loud parties so it could get loud in there. Workers are friendly and attentive. From my recent visit, I noticed they upgraded their utensils and cups. Convenient parking space in the plaza too. read more

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Chinese skewers for the low especially when you come during happy hour. I recommend getting their garlic, chicken skin, and their lamb. The last time I went we weren't even acknowledged by the staff working that day and had to self seat ourselves: they don't have the best service honestly so don't expect much. It's a small place and if you're looking for a quick bite to eat, it's a good option. read more

Great late night spot for flavorful Chinese skewers and drinks. The skewers are always on point and my friends and I love coming here. Something about their seasoning keeps us coming back for more. Service is usually quick as your order through the QR code. They've recently updated their equipment and menu items. They now have a grill to help keep your skewers warm while you chat and laugh away with good company. Super cozy spot in the Milpitas square surrounded by other great restaurants. A bit on the pricier side, but that's with most skewer places. I don't mind splurging from time to time when I want good skewers. read more

Ft Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

Lamb 3 like Taste Good BJ better Beef 4 Beef tongue 3 chewy, a little hard 骨肉相连 4 tender Chicken heart 2 chewy, a little hard 鸡胗 2 chewy, a little hard 奉天鸡架 2 too many bones 香酥鸡 2 too many bones, crispy, too hard w/ air fryer Fried tofu 4 crispy, flavorful Eggplant 5 soft, flavorful read more

Came here around 4:30 on a Tuesday the food was delicious didn't even know it was happy hour that was a plus so I order lamb, beef,fish tofu ball ,scallops,chicken skin,beef ball,had some draft Sapporo , also try some snow beer.The service was on point nice and making sure everything was right.Ambiance was welcoming nice and clean even for big ass party . read more

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First of all, my partner and I ordered a little too much, but when it's Chinese skewers it's manageable to finish so much. During happy hour which was from 4-11 pm on the Saturday we went, you can get 10 skewers of certain items for around 20 dollars (depending on what item). Between the lamb, beef, and chicken skin, my favorite was the lamb. It was well-flavored and quite juicy. Aside from that, the beef could be a little bit dry but still tasty, and the chicken skin in all of its fatty goodness is nicely crisped up. Service is definitely no fuss; as soon as you enter if there's a free seat you can sit down and order via QR code. It took a short while because the lone server was busy, but water and refills were given. While the restaurant is small, it's definitely more of a drinking setting (skewers + alcohol vibe). I liked that it was lowkey but still clean. read more

Ft Bbq - Happy hour chicken skin, beef, lamb - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

Parking is great if you come during off peak. Seating are Plentiful, space is loud. The menu is all digital (scan a barcode and order via their online browser). The skewers are just okay. They are $2-$5 per stick but it's extremely small (shorter than an iPhone 12 length if that helps). The quail eggs are absolutely frozen ones from the grocery store whereas they meat ones are dry and been sitting. Cash only!! read more

Ft Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

We came at happy hour and it was fairly empty. Great place for a quick something! My favorite kebab has to be lamb. They have spices and soy sauce on the side to season your meat so it's easy to adjust the kebab to your liking. read more

Ft Bbq - Lamb Kebab and Beef Kebab - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

上菜速度很快，味道也可以，唯一就是孜然调料味道太重了，把原始的肉香味都完全盖住了。尝试了炒鸡架，很不错，强烈推荐。主食有点少，还是我没有看见也不知道。这个餐厅的优点是可以作为深夜食堂。

It was my first time here in a long long long time. I don't even remember whether or not I liked it. We came in around 12:30am and there was only one other party eating. We ordered a bunch of skewers and they came out pretty quick. They were all heavily seasoned with the same seasoning, which is why I think I prefer Japanese style skewers over Chinese. Because the skewers all kinda came out at once, it was hard to keep track of what you're eating and if you've received all the skewers you ordered. We did have to tell the staff that we were missing skewers for them to take it off our check. The fried rice was good. Everything was served on paper plates and cups, probably because of Covid. The bill was also very expensive at the end of our meal. read more

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Chinese skewers!!! I crave for these skewers once in a while, and this is my first time back since the pandemic started. Happy to say the quality is still the same if not better! I've been here multiple times (funnily enough, always with the same friend haha). Some of our go-to items are Taiwanese sausage, chicken skin, chicken gizzards, chicken hearts, and shredded potato. I also like the fish tofu and chicken skewers (surprisingly juicy!), and my friend enjoys the sugar buns (these are a bit too bland for me). Each skewer is around $2, so price wise it is not bad at all. But it can really adds up if you get carried away. I'd say 10-15 skewers for each person + a shared snack is a good amount of food. We like to order soju to pair with our food time to time, since this is great drinking food (so definitely on the unhealthy side haha). Minus one star because service always takes a while no matter how busy the restaurant is, plus the lack of variety in flavor since they use the same flavoring for most skewers. I like their ordering process - They give you a plastic menu & marker, and you mark what you want to order yourself. Since the marker marks can be erased, thought that's pretty environmentally friendly lol. Overall, solid place for Chinese skewers! I'd say the food is authentic, but I haven't had these skewers anywhere else, so come try them yourself haha. And like other reviews have mentioned, the restaurant opens pretty late aka a great option for late night munchies. read more

Ft Bbq - Assorted skewers (chicken, chicken hearts, chicken gizzards) - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Order some scissors so you can cut stuff up, like the sausage. The A Vegetable was way, way too spicy. Bell Peppers, green beens, beef, sausage were good. The Cucumber salad was good, but watch out for the raw garlic. Saba had a lot of bones. BBQ spices are okay, but a little too salty for me. 3.0-3.5 stars Not sure if I'd go back, but glad I tried this place read more

Ft Bbq - $74 with tip for 3 people, so figure $25 per person. This was just the right amount of food. We didn't finish was the A veg, too spicy! - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

Glad to see FT BBQ open for indoor dining! We love the lamb skewers here. It can be a little fatty but that makes it so delicious and savory. The beef skewers are a little tough, especially if you do a take out order. Somehow the meat being in the box makes it even more tough after a while. Take note that they do not accept credit card payment for orders below $30. Also you can call in to place your order and it'll be ready in ~20min. read more

Ft Bbq - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I like that this place is open late (1 am) and its super clean inside. I love coming here for the fish tofu, taiwanese sausage, beef/lamb kebabs and chicken skin. I always have to order at least 2-3 chicken skins! The skewers are seasoned well and has a spicy kick. The owner here is super nice and gives great service. My boyfriend has been coming here for years and recently just showed me this spot, so I will definitely be coming back more often. read more

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Food tasted good, though most items are hot as spicy, you can ask for not spicy at all. The fried rice is yummy, full of ingredients and the taste of freshness from a piping hot pot. The potato cake is crispy and sweet, there's actually sugar on it. Hubby doesn't like it sweet, but the sugar is great for me as it washes away the spiciness. Service is good, can be busy at times. It's a good late night hangout place for young people, so have to bear with the noise. read more

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Great customer service, we were treated well. Helped edit our menu for happy hour because the 6 of us didn't know how to order. Beef skewer, quail egg and scallop noodles were my favorite. Happy hour pricing was worth it. Portions were filling compared to other skewer bars. 10/10 Recommendation. read more

This place is bomb as hell, lamb skewers and the chinese beers always a good night meal, esp happy hour before 11 will be a great late night move. Top it off with the tv shows and this place is 10/10. Plur dat! read more

This is my favorite late night food spot of all time. Not many options but they have the best lamb and chicken skewers EVER. I come here once a week with all my friends. This place deserves 5 stars. read more

Craving meat and something spicy. This place hit the spot. Liked the BBQ beef. Loved the chicken skins. Chicken BBQ was good, too. Quail eggs were a treat. They all have the same spices but the chicken skins and beef tasted better with the spices they use which tasted similar to oregano and chili together. The beef skewers more tender than the lamb skewers. The lamb chop was more tender than the lamb skewers. Surprisingly, the lamb were not gamy at all. The chicken skins were crispy and best eaten at the restaurant vs to go. Staff were nice. Food didn't take long to get to the table. A bit pricey for small skewers with about $2.70 per skewer. They have a deal of $20 for 10 skewers of lamb or beef or a combination of the two. The chicken skin deal was 10 for around $18. Skip the shrimp skewer, just ok and only 2 shrimp per skewer which is quite pricey. The grilled bun was a good pairing with the meat. Planning to go back to try their chili wonton and the non BBQ menu items. read more

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I've been going to this place for close to ten years, and I'm a bit surprised I never really left any reviews for them. Pre-pandemic this place was a solid drunchies location. They offered a ton of value for their skewers, and it was such a convenient place to eat. What I think they do extremely well are their chicken skin skewers and the Taiwanese sausage skewers. The Taiwanese sausage skewers are always sculpted very nicely and looks almost like a piece from a floral ensemble. Post-pandemic it's alright, it's still hanging in there, but prices have slightly gone up (not too bad though) though the portions are a tad bit smaller. The caveat about this place however is that they literally use their house cumin seasoning on almost all of their offerings, most notably their skewers. So you're going to be eating/drinking/burping their house cumin seasoning all day and all night long. The whole restaurant smells like it, the hand sanitizer has got some traces of it, the potted plants around the restaurant probably has some in its soil, I mean it's just ubitiqious. Luckily the smell doesn't hang onto your clothes too tightly as I've been able to air out my clothing just fine, but as much as I like them, I have had to really take a long cooldown from eating there just because of how winded I was from all the house cumin seasoning. This restaurant would be the embodiment of a garlic festival, but instead of garlic, it'd be house cumin seasoning. read more

Love this place because they have chicken hearts as an option, not many places do nowadays. Been coming here for over six years and I have always enjoyed the dry rub seasoning on these skewers. There has been a lot of skewer places popping up, but I enjoy the dry rub seasoning from this restaurant the most. They do call pickup up orders which is great for to-go. Don't expect 5-star customer service because it's a quick "here's your food" and that's it-- experience, but I'm perfectly fine with that. It's straightforward and that's all I really care about when I want my food. I really enjoy the chicken hearts, but if that's too exotic for you I recommend the lamb and beef skewers. I definitely recommend to explore and try anything that peak an interest. The prices here are exceptional and MUCH better priced than the fancier looking places. I always find the hole-in-the-wall locations to be more authentic. Try it out-- if you like it, that's awesome! If you don't, then maybe you prefer a more aesthetic/visually attractive experience like Skewer Bar. If you're coming here, have an open mind. You're not going to get the best "American" mannerism like experience here, but it's worth it to explore your taste buds. read more

Ft Bbq - Quail eggs, green bean, lamb skewe, beef skewer, chicken cartilage, roasted garlic, eggplant - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

First time at FT because my gf recommended this place . Parking is plenty when it's not during peak hours surrounded by many shops . Seating was quick as we came when it wasn't crazy busy as we came during happy hour / dinner. Definitely can order it through your phone via mobile menu. The food was good , filling, and generous portion. The service was hospitable as the food and drinks was brought out in a timely manner . The ambiance was nice as it has tv, and a cute Esthetic look . Would definitely come back food and service was good especially as a first timer . You also get more for what you order here. read more

Ft Bbq - Chicken heart & chicken skin skewer ft my partner. - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Very decent price for their entries. Highly recommend the fried rice along with the skewers making it a wholesome meal! They offer happy hour if you dine in, too bad we have a baby if not we will take advantage of that! read more

Cravings satisfied!! Customer service is blah, but i dont give a damn! We wanted chicken feet so mission accomplished. It can be a hit and miss at times for the beef skewers, but lesson learned so we always stick to chicken feet #1, then some of the lamb skewers, chicken hearts, chicken skins or braised pork belly. They also have some veggies and dumplings if you are not into Chinese bbqs. This spot works for us since they are open late and have numerous skewers we crave for. read more

Ft Bbq - Chick EN feet and hearts - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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My guy and I decided to hit up FT BBQ for something fun, easy, and tasty. What better way to satisfy all three qualifications than with skewered meats!! We arrived in a very bare and empty restaurant with only two other tables being occupied. The two guys standing behind the counter told us to sit where ever we'd like. Menus immediately followed and the guys asks us what we want to order. Skkkkkkkkrtttt. Can I have a minute to look over the items first?? Lmao. I'm just gonna assume the guys were bored out of their minds and simply wanted something to do... We place our order for: Braised Chicken Feet Needle Mushrooms Skewers: Beef, Lamb, Chicken Cartilage, Chicken Skin, Chicken Heart, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Wings, & Beef Tendon The braised chicken feet came out first and was not what we expected. The braised liquid definitely consisted of chili peppers but the flavoring was a miss- slightly bland & not good. The needle mushroom portion was an absolute joke and didn't come out until we were pretty much done with the meal. We literally had to flag someone down and ask what the status was. Skewers in itself was pretty good. 3 stars. Definitely a good spot for anyone who loves some heat. My lips left here tingling from the peppers. Skewers are good but not enough for me to make a return. read more

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I came here many times now and this place is always consistently good. Food has great seasoning, perfect happy hour, great service, and great beer and atmosphere. Overall, i've had a great experience every time I come here and I would recommend to everyone! read more

Ft Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

Their skewers are yummy! It was 10pm in a weekday, I was hungry, and I didn't know where to go! I was craving Asian food, but wasn't quite sure what would be open at this time. My boyfriend suggested FT, so I thought I'd give it a try! I was pleasantly surprised with the variety of skewers available - for meat lovers, veggie lovers, and all in between! Looking around at other tables, not sure quite yet what to order, I knew that I had to try their combination fried rice. Everyone had this (or at least it seemed) on their table! This was a great choice, because it was full of ingredients, flavorful, and not too salty. In terms of skewers, I think you will like them and appreciate them if you like dry rubs and seasoning, again, without too much sodium. Which was perfect! I definitely recommend the lamb, beef, and chicken! The chicken skin was really good too :) For the vegetarians out there, I didn't try any of those, but next time! Again, the late night hours make this place an awesome choice for your late night cravings! Don't expect anything fancy though - thus is hardly that. And that's what makes this place a gem in Milpitas! read more

Ft Bbq - Fried rice! Combination style! - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

This place is a staple when my boyfriend gets off work late and we need to find something to eat. Its not SUPER cheap but its pretty reasonably priced among other competitors. My favorites are: lamb skewer, beef skewer, beef tendon, chicken heart, fish cake, beef meatballs, and eggplant. DONT SLEEP ON THE BREAD EITHER. I thought people were hella dumb for getting it, but I was wrong. its fucking delicious; I also like getting the chicken born with the sauce (I think this is the crispy chicken, but you may have to ask) and needle mushroom (enoki) for different texture. I love their spices. its not too spicy, but if you can't handle Sriracha, then maybeeee not. I heard this is more of a northern Chinese type of bbq place, so they have that type of seasoning. I also pour vinegar and sprinkle spices on my plate to dip my skewers in. I think it really enhances the flavor a lot. Sometimes we get a pitcher of beer to hang out, drink, and watch the stuff they have on the TVs. They open late!!! 3am on weekends. read more

Ft Bbq - Eggplant, beef tendon? Taiwanese sausage, beef skewer , fish cake - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

My favorite place to go to for bbq. Everything in the menu is good!! Must try. Service was excellent! Roy was very accomodating and gave us what we needed right away. They also open late nights if you have late night cravings. read more

Ft Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

I really like the lamb and the kidney here. Pretty chill place for late night eating.

TL;DR: A solid place for Chinese skewers. Thoughts: I rarely have Chinese skewers so I can't really make a fair assessment of this place. I like how there are cumin, chili powder, and salt on the table, so you can always adjust the flavor of your skewers! Overall I think it's a solid place, but certain pieces of meat can be a bit on the tough side. read more

Ft Bbq - Beef skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

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*** 3.5/5 rounded up to 4 stars *** My boyfriend and I decided to stop in on a Friday night around 10pm. We saw how busy they were and figured it would be good! They're known for their skewers and you order by marking how many of each you'd like on a dry erase menu. We ordered: chicken skin, beef, lamb, and Taiwanese sausage. The skewers are not very spicy but it's seasoned well. Out of everything, we liked the chicken skin skewers the least and the beef skewer was probably the best. The chicken skin (despite popular opinion!) was too salty and over cooked. They could do a bit better on the cleanliness and service of the restaurant (it took 30ish mins for us to get 5 skewers). Overall, this is a chill and affordable spot to have some drinks and eat bbq skewers with friends! read more

Ft Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Milpitas, California

BEST PLACE TO GET SKEWERS EVER!!! This place never disappoints. I come with my friends every day and we will never go to another place for late night skewers. plur dat read more