it is very good very very good this isn't spam, this is actually just how I feel when I eat the skewers. always get the chicken skin and the corn skewers where they poke the individual kernels read more

The food was delicious, the place super nice, a very cozy and pleasant atmosphere, they exceeded my expectations. The perfect place for a date read more

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Amazing skewers, great food. Service was great and the vibe and ambiance was fantastic. Cant wait to come back!

If you want to come for happy hour, come early because it gets full FAST! The $1 skewers are to die for, and they have a good amount of other options to keep you from getting sick of the countless $1 lamb skewers you'd be ordering. The lamb is not gamey. I came a few minutes after they opened at 5PM and it was already almost full. The happy hour menu is really to die for, because the skewers are really that good. You scan to order, and the food comes out quite fast, even when you see other parties ordering countless skewers. The skewers come seasoned, but they also have extra seasoning options on the table in case you want to adjust the house flavors. Some of the lamb skewers were a bit overcooked but I'm not the one complaining when they're $1 per skewer lol. The vibe feels like a nightclub/karaoke bar skewer house in China, full of neon signs, lower lighting, and towers of alcohol. A great hangout spot for all hours, and given how late they're open, they must have a great customer base for people coming in to drink and eat skewers. Solid menu diversity, great prices, and fast service considering it to be freshly grilled Chinese BBQ, it's no wonder this place is the GOAT for skewers. After eating about 10 lamb skewers, I started to truly get sick of the lamb and forced myself to finish the rest... Just make sure to come early or you will be stuck waiting a while since it fills up so fast. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

We had lunch here with a group of 9 people, and the experience was pretty disappointing. The food took about 45 minutes to come out, and we had to track down the waiter just to find out what was going on. We were the 4th table seated, but somehow our table seemed to be the last one getting food and skewers. To make things worse, an item were out of stock, but we were still charged for them. We pointed it out to the waiter, and they did remove the charges. The part that really bothered me was the tip situation. I already added the standard 18% tip, even though the service basically non existent. Then the waiter came back and told us that because we had 10 people, we were required to tip 20%. At the time I didn't think much about it, but later I checked the policy and it clearly says 20% is only for parties of MORE than 10 people. We only had 9. It's not even about the extra 2%, on a $200 bill that's only about $4. It's the fact that after late food, over billed us, they still tried to pressure us into paying more by giving false information. That just didn't sit right with me. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

I really hate that I have to make this update but we went back again today and got seated at 6:10 PM. We immediately placed an order for lamb skewers and follows up ten minutes later witj rice, dan dan noodle and tofu skewer. The Dan Dan noodles came out in less than 5 minutes and the tofu maybe 10 minutes later. Our lamb skewers are no where to be found and it's been 25 minutes or so. We assumed maybe they're back logged because it's happy hour and they have a full house. But then we noticed tables getting skewers that came In after us. At around 6:45 someone finally comes by and asks if we've gotten everything. Please note, our table literally has one skewer stick and one dan dan noodle... so it was obvious we didn't. We told them we're still waiting for our skewers and rice. They nod and walk away. It seemed like our order was forgotten about or lost since other tables that came after us even got theirs. 15 minutes later at 7 PM (50 MINUTES after we ordered) we finally get the rice and skewers. This is honestly absurd. No apologies or recognition for the wait. Honestly don't know if it's worth coming back even for happy hour. The service was horrid read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Lamb skewers - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

Ever since we found out about the 3lbs crawfish combo special,y fiancé and I come here once a week sometimes even twice! It's crawfish season so it's freshhhh and huge!!! The deal is soooo good, 3lbs of crawfish or 1 lobster tail and crab with choice of entree (my fav choice are cold noodle or shrimp fried rice), 6 fried buns, 2 chicken skewer, 2 lamb skewer, 2 wagyu beef skewer, 10 corn kernel skewer, 10 chicken skin skewer, and choice of 1 bottle of soju or 2 milk tea for just $80!!! What a steal!!! Every-time I go, there's still leftovers. I also love how the place closes at 2am because I always go around 11pm for late night drinks and food. On weekends, there some time a live singer! It's very lively during the weekend and tends to be a wait during dinner hours. I recommend this place to all my friends and will be soo sad once the deal is over. They also have other deals that are pretty great too like $2 lamb skewer and BOGO beer. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - 3lbs crawfish combo - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

My friends and I came here on a weekend for their special deal of $1 lamb skewers and $2 Wagyu beef skewers. The place itself is pretty small, but we were able to get seated right away. Each table has a QR code for ordering, which made it easy for everyone to place their own orders. Since it was my first time, I didn't expect the wait for the skewers to be so long. We only ordered a couple rounds per person, but it still took quite a while for them to come out. We also ordered a few other dishes, and those took even longer, with one dish never arriving at all. The skewers are placed on a small grill at the table, but it's not actually heated, so you have to eat them quickly before they start to harden. That said, the seasoning was really good, and I especially enjoyed the lamb skewers. I also liked the squid and chicken hearts, and the eggplant dish was surprisingly good as well. Overall, the food was decent, but the long wait times and service issues made the experience a bit frustrating. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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This is hands down the best crawfish boil you can get in the bay! They have live crawfish, which taste better than any other place serving frozen ones. The non-spicy cajun sauce was also full of garlic and had a pleasant sweetness that went well with the heads. Plus, the deal to buy 5 pounds and get the 6th free is a steal (for $104!). We got quite a few jumbos that were at least 6-7 inches long! I also enjoyed the skewers, but I'll admit I have no benchmark to compare to. Every meat we tried was well seasoned, but I particularly liked the pork intestines with garlic. It has a great texture and the whole garlic clove was very sweet/tender. My brain didn't process that the beef sashimi was intended to be raw, so that was a surprise. I thought the sashimi would be grilled on the hot plate on the table. But, the grill looking thing was not ever hot or turned on. The onions rings and egg fried noodles were fine, but nothing special. They did taste very good with everything else though! Overall, it was a fun experience and I could see Gao being an excellent place for drunchies after a night out. Service was a bit slow, but the waiters would come whenever you asked for help using the app to order. read more

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Overall food was ok...everything started to taste the same after the spice fried my taste buds...be aware...most dishes are super spicy! 3 dishes worth mentioning: special fried shrimp, pepper beef skewers and foil clam and vermicelli noodles...pass on the overpriced wagyu beef skewers that was tough and chewy as well as under seasoned...service was kinda slow...glad I tried so I can cross off list...it was ok but not worth a return visit read more

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Gao's BBQ delivers on both food quality and atmosphere. The décor and ambiance transport you straight to the late-night street food scene in Asia -- big screens, great music, and glowing LED signs all add to the lively mood. The skewers are tender and well-marinated, pairing perfectly with rice or any side dish you choose. The standout, though, was the shrimp -- the sauce is a perfect balance of lightly spicy and subtly sweet, and honestly makes everything taste better. It goes especially well with rice or vermicelli. We went with the clams and vermicelli to complement the meat, and it was a great pairing -- just note that it runs a little spicy. Beyond the food, the menu is impressively varied, and the drink selection is equally solid, with options like milk tea, fresh juices, and more. Service was quick and friendly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. This has easily become one of my go-to late-night spots. The one small drawback: the brown paper roll they use for wiping down is rough, a bit unpleasant to use, and has a noticeable smell. A simple upgrade here would go a long way. read more

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Very conflicted on this place because they have great deals and food, but it can be pricier without the deals and the wait time for food can be LONG. Overall, the taste was good and the parking was easy so I still had a good experience. It's definitely a sit and chill type of place not a quick restaurant so come in with a leisure mindset. Bonus they sometimes have live music. I personally am a fan of the corn and cold noodles. My friends really loved the pork and a-choy. The cucumber had a bit too much garlic for me and the okra wasn't quite right. Everything else was yummy! read more

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Great spot for eats and yaps during happy hours! Our party of 4 visited on Sunday around 12:30PM and was seated right away. The restaurant was already pretty filled around this time so I can definitely imagine having to wait during peak times. The interior is neon lights forward and vibey. The happy hour deal for $1 lamb skewer and $2 wagyu skewer is great! We dd venture out and got other skewers like toast, okra, chicken gizzard Would not recommend the gizzard as it was super dry and chewy. The northern dan dan noodles was GREAT. It was so refreshing and flavorful. I ended up mixing some skewer meats into it as well. Still thinking about it now :') Would def come back during happy hours for the beef and lamb skewers and the dan dan noodles! read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We wanted to check this spot out after hearing about it from our friends. The interior is pretty cool, with neon signage that gives it a cyberpunk vibe. Unfortunately, that's kind of where the excitement ended, as the service was painfully slow. We came specifically for the happy hour deals ($1 lamb and $2 wagyu skewers) which sounded great in theory, but getting the food took forever. The skewer orders came out one at a time. Even with my already very snail-like eating pace, I would finish one and wait another 15 minutes for the next. The wagyu in particular took so long that we eventually asked if we could just get a refund for it. They then told us it was "about to be done," so we waited even longer. The kitchen seemed bottlenecked, which is unfortunate but it really killed the experience. It was a shame because the space otherwise had a fun atmosphere :/ read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - lamb skewers - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We stopped in for their valentine special. For $88 we were served more than enough food. While the skewered meats were tasty and the mini hamachi kept them hot, they all had the same seasoning on them. The seafood boil was finally a different flavor and very delicious. I wish they would have had better gloves to handle the crab and lobster rather than the cheap plastic ones. The Golden Fried Buns were the second thing served, we thought they were trying to fill us up on these before the meats came out. If it wasn't for this, the service was outstanding. We will be back. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I got the small beef skewers and some chicken skewers to go and I expected them to have some more meat than what was given. The portions are kind of small and the meat itself is bland, except for the beef. The chicken one did not taste like much. For around $16, this wasn't worth in my opinion. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was super fun and lively. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to accommodate every request. Highly recommend the Wagyu beef skewers -- definitely a must-try! The meat was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The only downside was that the food took a bit longer to come out than expected, but overall it was still a great dining experience. Would definitely come back! read more

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Decided to stop by for skewers, and I am very impressed with the pricing! Happy hour was 12-6:30 with $1 lamb skewers and $2 wagyu skewers!! The service here on the other hand, not the best. We ordered a a total of 12 skewers and waiting around 30-40 minutes for a set of 6 each time. Service is slowed due to the workers needing to chew their food first due to eating while serving tables which is quite unprofessional. You order online yourself via a QR code.) The sausage was perfectly charred, and the wagyu on the other hand, was not my favorite. My standards for wagyu are fairly high, but with the price it was alright. The ambience here is INCREDIBLE with awesome lighting and cool set up! read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Special Sausage Skewer 亲亲肠(1) - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Very good decoration and vibes. Lots of people by 7pm already so come early! Servers were nice and responsive. Loved the beef and lamb! read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Dining area - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

Decided to try this spot last minute and waited about 45 minutes. It's a small space, so definitely be prepared for a wait! Huge thanks to the staff for accommodating an extra person in our group at the last second, though. Service was a bit slow on the essentials (water/utensils) and the skewers had a slow start, but they kept them coming consistently after the first round. While the menu is a bit smaller than what you'd find at other skewer places, I liked how easy and straightforward the ordering was. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is one of our favorite casual date night spots. We've eaten her countless times and the service, quality of food and overall experience are always great. Last night they had $2 wagyu skewers! Try to snag during their happy hour! There are lots of pix of skewers so attached are some of our favorite sides: spicy clams 5/5, spicy jelly fish, 5/5, and the ever addicting cold dan dan noods 100000/5! Expect a wait during dinner times but it be worth it. Enjoy :-) read more

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Solo date tonight This place is my go-to spot for lunch , dinner and midnight snacks. They got some really crazy super duper Yummylicious & Jucilicious skewers, perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is awesome. The music is great. Of course it's in Chinese. Service is great!! Attentive and efficient. Place is clean. This time i ordered Lamb skewers, Chicken skin skewers, Gizzard skewers and Pork Feet. I definitely recommend this place!!!! read more

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Very fresh crawfish!! We got the 6lb of live crawfish & it was the highest quality I've had in the Bay Area. I also tried the Wagyu beef, chicken, & lamb skewers, all of which were very flavorful. The restaurant has a "night market" vibe, but definitely fun & a great place to go with friends. read more

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This spot definitely has the vibe of a night market or food stalls with salty skewers and beer, rolls of paper towels on the table, disposable bowls and cups, a big screen with music videos playing. Came here with three friends to celebrate a birthday. There was a happy hour deal for $1 lamb skewers and $2 wagyu skewers before 6:30 pm. The food took a while to come out and sometimes came out one skewer at a time. There is a QR code and everyone at the table can add to the order on their phone. The food is tasty, albeit very salty. We did order several vegetable dishes like cauliflower, cabbage, and some green onion skewers, and mushroom. The food was tasty- but everything felt quite heavy and oily-- not bad, just a bit different than what I usually gravitate towards. Almost everything we got was very flavorful and quite salty. The seafood crawfood boil was my favorite dish- super garlicy and the crab and shrimp was moist and flavorful. Definitely fun to check out if you're looking for beer and skewers and a fun night market/bar vibe. read more

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If you like Chinese street-style skewers, beer, and a late-night vibe, it's a fun spot in Milpitas. The flavor is usually good, but expect smaller skewers and possible waits on busy nights. read more

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Updated review but it is still easily 5 stars for me! This has officially become my favorite spot for skewers. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well seasoned, and incredibly satisfying. The spices were bold but not overpowering, which made every bite enjoyable. They are known for their Chinese BBQ skewers, but the seafood boil really stood out. The crawfish were huge and high quality, with seasoning that was different from the Vietnamese-style crawfish I am used to, yet still very well balanced. The King of Eggplant is an absolute must order, and the cold noodles were refreshing and paired nicely with everything. The ambiance here is lively and fun, making it a great spot for a night out. Perfect for birthdays, karaoke up front, or just hanging out with friends over skewers. Service is generally quick, though I recommend double checking your order since items can occasionally be missed. I also appreciated their variety of non alcoholic drinks. The fresh watermelon juice was refreshing and paired well with the food. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I have been on the hunt for a good Chinese skewer spot, so we were excited to try this place. We ordered the pepper beef skewer, lamb skewer, beef skewer, tofu skin skewer, heart and gizzard skewer, bacon mushroom skewer, and the dan dan noodles. Overall, the experience was just okay for me. Several of the skewers were on the dry side, and some pieces were charred to the point of being burnt, which took away from the flavor. The food also came out a bit slow, I think they were really busy at that time on a friday night. My personal favorite was definitely the pepper beef skewer, that one was actually really good, and the dan dan noodles were solid too. Maybe Im just ordering the wrong items bc I feel like this place has decent reviews..? I can see the appeal if you're coming here with friends for drinks and a fun atmosphere, but food-wise, there wasn't anything that would make me come back. read more

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I like that this is open really late. There's not a lot of places that are open until 2AM in the bay. Came here at 11pm ans had to wait around 5-10min. Order by QR code and self serpitcher water. They provide sunflower seeds to snack on and melon candy at the end. I got the DanDan noodles and WOW It was probably my favorite dandan I've ever gotten. I really loved how saucy it was! They also have candy in the entrance. There was someone singing karaoke, so it was definitely really hard to hear and talk to my friends. The "free drink" for reviewing are only for sodas (wish it was more transparent on the flyer) Overall would come back for the late night opening and the dandan noodles! read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Self serve water + sunflower seeds - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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As a very recent return for health reasons to re-introducing seafood into my diet after eight years of being vegetarian, this place is good if you're looking for seafood amongst many other options. The ambience was definitely upbeat & felt as if I was in ittle Tokyo, neon lights, anime, you name it, including some pretty cool K-pop that was playing overhead. Staff was very friendly and accommodating as well as patient with this first timer when helping review the menu and answering any inquiries. There are many other options on the menu as well, to include an array of assorted meats for those not so faint of heart to try. Portions are very sizable, so needless to say I only ate a few bites. I'd recommend this joint for groups of people. In addition, there is also a fully stocked bar, and the menu includes a variety of different types of Soju's as well as other spirits. Ordering process was super simple, just scanned the barcode and ordered through my phone. Was a little bummed that the shellfish I did order, of course contained the head, which is a bit overwhelming for me since I'm barely starting to eat seafood again, however, it was to be expected since it was pictured on the menu. Not sure if it's available to order without it, perhaps will try that next time. Be prepared to get a little messy when peeling and cracking. Fortunately, a pair of gloves are included with this process I would say the prices were pretty on point overall. I enjoyed the corn skewers, the King oyster mushroom skewers as well as okra, which was a very first time try for me. Another perk is a spot is open until 2 AM, so expect to see the younger crowd there. Everyone was cool and the vibe was fun. read more

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This place is really busy and opens til 2am!! We came here at like 1115pm n got seated right away. Everything we ordered was great besides a few items. We felt that it was over cooked a little bit. Beer was buy one get one free after 20pm M-TR. Parking is easy during the late night as other businesses are closed!. These skewers con get pricey so be prepared!! For the 5 of us, we spent $250 read more

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The vibes are immaculate!! There's enough meat on the skewers to keep on eating and lots of variety. I'd definitely recommend it! FYI: if the number isn't indicated for an item, it means it comes with just one! read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

I ordered the 3 skewer special for pickup with lamb, peppered beef, and broccoli skewers, and potato fried rice. I have never heard of potato fried rice before, but let me tell you, it might be the best fried rice I've ever had. I highly recommend it! The skewers were good and I liked the peppered beef better than the lamb which had some tough bits. The iced lychee green tea was delicious too. Although I didn't dine-in, when I picked up my order the place was already jamming at 5:30 and it looked like a fun place to go with friends. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Potato Fried Rice 土豆丝炒饭 - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food is soooo goood! It's definitely a kicker, so make sure that you get some like rice or noodles or even a cold dish on the side. The food also comes out really fast, and warmly fresh! The service is fast, and the staff is always asking us if we need help and or needing an intro to anything. The ambiance is of a China streets and very hip and modern! Love the lights! Definitely coming back here again! read more

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I used to go there all the time - the food used to be really good. This visit was a terrible experience. Did they change their grill master? The skewers were cold, and the squid wasn't fresh at all. It was such a bad experience that I don't think I'll be going back anymore. read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Oh no - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

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This mala tang and pork brain dishes are on fire. The best skewers bbq in town. service - 9/10 taste - 10/10 read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

Busy but super worth the wait for happy hour. Get a bunch of skewers or a beer tower for maximum fun :D Most of the skewers were pretty solid but nothing crazy. Just get a bunch of whatever and you're good to snack or share as much as you want. Happy hour was amazing when I went so if they still have it definitely plan around that. We rolled in with a 10+ group and the staff was super nice about it even though they were slammed. Service was great whenever they could get to us. Portions were fine and everything came out hot. This place shines more for the deals and the energy than super high quality food. Beer tower made the night way cheaper and way more fun lol. Food: 6/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Value: 10/10 read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - skewer timeeee - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California

I've been on a hunt for good Chinese skewers and this place is totally worth the hype. Waited an hour on Friday night, and I was so ready to be disappointed. We ordered the lamb skewers, beef skewers, chicken skin, corn kernels, cold noodles, and buns all hit it out of the park. My favorite item? The frickin' chives!!! Jesus I've never had chives this good. Vibe is pretty fun, there's an employee that's doing live karaoke for you to listen to if you are into that stuff!! So far my favorite chinese bbq in bay area! read more

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Came here for the happy hour (12 - 6:30 pm on weekends) on Saturday at 5 pm with a group of 10 - there was a 5 minute wait and we had our table. The happy hour skewers were $1 lamb and $2 wagyu, which is a great price in this economy. Great variety of skewers, but wish that there was more seasoning on some of them - disappointed at the quail, heart, and gizzards. It's a restaurant packed with people, and very busy waitstaff, with some cute old-school Chinese vibes. read more

Second time back and I have to say it has gotten so much better! The snow grab and lobster were both so yum! I am usually not a fan of lamb skewers but I actually really like the ones here! Vicky was my server and she was really nice and kind! read more

I've never heard of a "skewers" restaurant but I'm gonna keep this in my back pocket next time I want something light but filling. You can order skewers of various meats and vegetables for amazing prices - two sticks of pork was less than $5! We complemented our meat skewers with skewers of corn and okra. Everything had this wonderful flavorful seasoning on it, with more on the table. We didn't even try the seafood options as we were there for linner, but the dishes looked great on other peoples tables. Logistics: - indoor seating only - plenty of strip mall parking outside read more

GAO's Kabob & Crab - Corn Kernels Skewers (10) 一把玉米粒儿(10) - Seafood Near Me - Milpitas, California