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GAO's Kabob & Crab

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Kebab, Beer Bar
Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated a few days ago

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Toby M.

Pretty average skewer spot that messes up your orders. We spent nearly 2 hours here because the kitchen took a long time to make our skewers. We had originally ordered 8 beef skewers in our first order and they brought us 4 saying the other 4 will come soon. We waited forever until they came to check on us and claimed we got 8 because they scratched it off on their receipt. They eventually agreed to bring us the missing 4 (with lots of hesitation) but at least the skewers were good (we ordered another 8 while waiting too). They also brought us orders meant for other tables twice - one of them was pig brains, which kind of ruined our appetite. Worth a try and love that it's open late but not worth the wait nor stress of making sure they don't charge you for items didn't order and didn't get.

Rainier F.

I have seen the viral videos about this Korean hot spot on social media. I have been wanting to see what the hype is all about. We happen to be in the area and so we decided to check them out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch recently. The Korean restaurant is located in a nice plaza off Milpitas Blvd in Milpitas. Parking is accessible in the parking lot out front. GAO's Kabob & Crab is a mid size restaurant with nice cultural modern decor and standout neon lights. There is plenty of tables for dine in. Customers can order their food and drinks using a QR code. The atmosphere is bustling and lively. We ordered 5 lamb skewers, 3 Wagyu beef skewers, squid skewer, 2 garlic skewers, cauliflower skewer, 2 garlic grilled oysters, Tsingtao beer, kids meal with fries & nuggets, 2 white rice, and plum juice. This was plenty of food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and authentic. The lamb skewers were tender and juicy. The Wagyu beef skewers were scrumptious with every bite. Garlic grilled oysters were flavorful and grilled just right. The alcoholic beverages were refreshing and hit the spot. Overall we enjoyed our experience at GAO's Kabob & Crab. The staff were nice and accommodating. We appreciated the hostess giving us the information on how to order as soon as we were sat down. The $1.00 lamb skewers and $2.00 Wagyu beef skewers on the happy hour were such an excellent value deal. I also appreciated the complimentary kids meal for any kids in your party. The complimentary sunflowers seeds and edamame were a nice touch. Posting your experience on any social media platform for a complimentary drink was appreciated as well. We will definitely be back to share the experience with friends and family.

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Joy M.

We tried this place for the first time since our son's soccer game was in the area. We were seated right away at 3pm which was perfect coz we were all hungry. The server was so helpful and explained the ordering style on the QR code and gave us a good explanation of the popular food choices. Fortunately it was happy hour every day 12noon -6:30pm. We ordered the lamb & Wagyu skewers which were so tender and delicious. We also ordered grilled cauliflower, grilled garlic, grilled squid & garlic grilled oysters. All we're satisfying and yummy. A nice touch was our son was able to get a complimentary kids menu. He enjoyed it so much. The ambiance was authentic Korean with the music, music videos & decorations. The service was excellent. Will definitely come back for late night eats.

Amanda M.

I came here one Friday evening about 10 minutes before they opened, there wasn't a line yet but then immediately when I got in line a line formed. Everyone here was here for the happy hour from 5PM to 6:30PM Monday to Friday for their $1 Lamb Skewers and $2 Wagyu Skewers. Also when I went, they also had a special where if you spend $88 you get 1lb of blue crab for free. I noticed they have different specials so you can check what they have. Regarding the food, we ordered 40+ skewers (lamb and wagyu beef), as well as their stinky tofu, pig intestine with garlic, eggplant garlic, shrimp fried rice and watermelon juice. The table also came with complimentary sunflower seeds and edamame which was a nice touch. Food did take some time to come out since they are making the skewers fresh to order and lots of people are ordering skewers. Anyways - the skewers overall came with a generous amount of meat per skewer. I was surprised that for a $1 or $2 they gave so much meat on a skewer - definitely worth. The skewers could have been more spicy and salted, but you have an option to add some seasoning powder and if you ask the staff they can give you some chili powder as well. The stinky tofu was fried nicely but it was more fermented than what I am used to. The pig intestine with garlic skewer was okay - not for me I would say. The eggplant garlic was fine, and shrimp fried rice was a really small portion for the price and not much shrimp . The watermelon juice was a nice refreshing drink to share with everyone. Since we ordered more than $88 worth of food, we were able to get 1lb of blue crab for free, we ordered the blue crab with 13 spices mild spicy mala flavor. The crabs were very fresh, we saw them get rolled into the restaurant too. The flavor of the crab and the sauce were delicious - nice numbing taste even though we ordered mild. Overall, I want to note that it takes a while for food to come so I recommend ordering everything earlier and you can add things onto later. I will definitely come back again for their skewers.

Andrew N.

Came here at around 8:30 on a Friday and had to wait over an hour. This skewer place is different from others I've been to. I can't believ they have seafood boils here! Skewers (5/5): Although they missed our squid, the skewers had the perfect amount of seasoning. Got the beef, fish tofu, oyster mushroom, beef tongue, tendon, and steamed bun. Dan Dan noodles (5/5): Not what I was expecting but it was still good. Not too cold but just enough. It was bit spicy so don't expect that refreshing peanut taste. It was super packed with flavor. Crawfish (5/5); For a place that doesn't specialize in crawfish, this was bussin. The sauce was packed with garlic and butter. The crawfish was sweet and plenty. Overall I recommend this place for a late night out

Cauliflower, corn, Wagyu skewers
Victor L.

I'm going to be quick on this review. I've gone here a few times now and it's always a treat on my wallet. For that reason and pretty good food, this place is now 5 stars! I got our usual (see my top few foods on my last review), but this time we tried the malatang. It's a spicy soup of veggies, glass noodles, tofu, mushrooms, pork blood and spam. The pork blood isn't as bad as it looks. It tastes like nothing jello. It's kinda missing the livery flavor. The soup is also kinda plain for mala flavor. This dish is actually a LOT of veggies and I find it an interesting compliment to our skewers. The service here is the same. The happy hour items such as the lamb took a very long time. I do appreciate that they at least got the kids' free food fairly quick. I absolutely love the vibe here. Our family drives 30 min to eat here. For a family of 4, we spent $42 plus tip. I don't think any Asian restaurant can beat that in the South Bay. Keep it up guys! We appreciate great value and good food!

Stephanie D.

I love the northern noodles. Skewers are pricy but season and cooked well. Favorite was beef.

Selina G.

Happy hour is such a good deal. Lamb skewers are $1 and wagyu is $2. Next time I'd just get the wagyu. The Yangzhou fried rice was incredible, I was not expecting to like it that much. The egg fried noodles were a close second, super garlicky in the best way. I also really liked the king oyster mushrooms. The kimchi fried rice was a miss for me, just didn't have much flavor and the fish tofu was just okay. The environment is also in the louder side, you would def need to project your voice a bit :) I'd def come back for happy hour. Such a great deal, plus there are two great boba spots right next door.

Otto L.

Happy hour: $1 lamb skewer $2 beef skewer Tips: order at least 8 skewers per person. Their grill couldn't keep up. It takes a long time to get the food. If you need to order a 2nd round, expect 2+ hours for your visit. Must have: chicken skin skewers. For lunch, try to be there before it opens.

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Angel H.

I love this place so much! It's one of my favorite spots in the Bay and makes me sooo nostalgic for late night eats in Asia. The BBQ has the best meat quality + flavors compared to anywhere else locally! Their cooking is Northwestern Chinese (Hsinchuang/Xinjiang/新疆), famous for 新疆烤串 ئۇيغۇرچەUyghur BBQ. This spot is known for their $1 lamb skewers daily happy hour 5:00-6:30pm, and recently added $2 wagyu beef skewers deal as well. Kids aged 12 and under get a free kids meal: chicken tenders, French fries, and a kid's drink! You also get loyalty points using your phone number to order via QR code, which will accumulate to get you free drinks, desserts, beer etc. Traffic on weekdays getting to Milpitas for dinner from the South Bay is crazy so plan ahead and make a reservation especially if you're going on Fri/Sat during the HH deal. Here are some of my favorite staples I always order (# quantity pieces per order): Get a million of the HH lamb + Wagyu beef skewers! $1.00 big lamb skewer (1) Tender lamb skewer marinated and grilled, sprinkled with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. $2.00 wagyu beef skewer (1) Tender wagyu beef grilled on skewers, seasoned with a savory blend of spices -------------- Favs from Regular Menu: $3.60 beef tendons skewer (1) Skewered beef tendons marinated in savory spices, grilled to a tender finish, and garnished with sesame seeds. $4.20 beef tongue skewers (3) Grilled beef tongue skewers, seasoned with sesame seeds and surrounded by dried chili peppers. $9.60 beef sashimi skewers (12) Twelve pieces of thinly sliced raw beef, served w soy sauce & wasabi. *pro tip: ask for side of peanut sauce! $5.40 bacon enoki mushrooms skewer (1) Bacon wrapped around enoki mushrooms, then grilled to achieve a smoky flavor. $9.60 tofu skin skewers (20) Tofu skin skewers, traditionally barbecued, offering a unique silky thin texture. $14.40 northern dan dan noodle (cold) Tender noodles topped with spicy minced meat, crunchy peanuts, fresh cucumber, and cilantro. --------------

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Lloyd C.

My wife wanted to check out GAO's Kabob & Crab for their Happy Hours specials. Gao's is located in Milpitas close to Kalesa, Sushi Umami, Sunright Tea Studio, etc. The parking is ok in this strip mall. The interior is unique, and has its own character with neon lights, tvs, mood lighting. Two unisex restrooms. The service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The nice part is they give you complimentary edamame and roasted sunflower seeds while you wait for your order. We went during HH, and the lamb skewers were only $1 each and the beef skewers were $2 each until Big Lamb Skewer: Tender lamb skewers marinated in a savory blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and garnished with sesame seeds (5/5). A flavorful blend of marbled lamb chunks. Juicy Premium Waygu Beef: Tender beef chunks marinated and grilled on skewers, seasoned with a blend of spices (4/5). Pretty good but some smaller pieces were over-done. Pig Intestine with Garlic Skewer: Grilled pig intestine skewers seasoned with garlic and sprinkled with sesame seeds (3/5). I wanted to try it and see. French Fries: Crispy fries with choice of Original or Cajun seasoning (4/5). Pretty good crisp on these fries. We'll definitely be back! Support your local business.

Laura J.

Came around 12pm or so on a Saturday, and was seated right away. They have some discounts or happy hour at this time of day, and we got lamb and beef skewers for $1 and $2 respectively. The beef was a bit tough but we got decent portions for the lamb and was flavorful and well worth the price. The skewers came out fast and I like that they give you complimentary boiled peanuts to go with it. Some of my favorites were the chicken wings and the squid. Overall everything was flavorful and seasoned well, lots of spices to choose from and great discounts on the lamb and beef.

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Emily W.

My party of 4 came during happy hour to feast and watch the FIFA World Cup game. The happy hour deals are pretty worth with the lamb skewers and wagyu skewers being $1-2 each. Beer was also buy one get one. Definitely a steal to come during happy hour. We ordered an assortment of items, including the golden buns which were delicious and crackly, lamb skewers, wagyu skewers, chicken skin skewers, garlic grilled oysters, onion rings, corn, tofu, Dan Dan noodles, beef tongue, etc. My favorites were the lamb skewers and wagyu skewers which were grilled nicely and flavorful, garlic grilled oysters, and golden buns. Chicken skin skewers came cold and weren't crispy and were full of oil. Onion rings were burnt and were mostly batter with only a sliver of onion slices. Dan Dan noodles were really watery and sat in a pool of liquids, I felt like they should've been dry noodles. Beef tongue was nothing to write home about. Overall good restaurant and would definitely recommend their happy hour.

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The service was very nice, the food was good. The environment is very clean, the crowd was incredibly welcoming.

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The 1 dollar lamb skewers during happy hour are really yummy. Also tried their shrimp and enjoyed although I noticed they were not deveined.

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Is happy hour offered on weekends? I'm seeing inconsistent reports about it. I see a comment that says weekdays only but I've seen elsewhere that it's everyday. Even the hours listed vary, some say it's still 5-6:30 while others say it's 12-6:30

They have happy hours on both weekdays (5–6:30 PM) and weekends (12–6:30 PM). I uploaded a photo of the poster on their door — it’s written in Chinese, but Google Translate confirms those times. You can check the picture on my profile.

What time and date is the happy hour?

Monday-Friday 5:00pm-630pm $1 Lamb Skewers

Still have happy hour 1$ lamb skewers? 5-6:30? My birthday coming so I want to check before I get

Yes they still have it! It's Monday-Friday.

Do they still have 1 dollar happy hour lamb skewers?

Yes they do

What time is happy hour?

According to one of the reviews, it's 5-6:30pm

Can I make a reservation for table of 4 dinner for tomorrow 6/16?

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Blast & Brew - Bar

Blast & Brew

3.6(403 reviews)
4.0 mi•North San Jose
•$$
Halal
Vegan friendly

We came here today for father's day with another family. Beers were awesome!! Espreso martini was…read morealso excellent. The food was soooo good to our surprise!! Tasty, not oily, just perfect. Tandoori wings 10/10!! 6 pieces sounds small but they are big and covered in a heavenly tikka masala sauce. Filled me up. Cauliflower 9/10 it was really good but some found it too sweet Samosa sandwich; 10/10. I didn't try it but my mom loved it Mumbai sandwich : great for the kiddos as it's not spicy. 10/10 Paneer loaded fries: 7/10, they're good but I wouldn't rave about it Ras malai tres leches: 5/10 meh.. too sweet. But everything else was phenomenal Beers: 10/10 Definitely coming back!!

The only appeal to this place is being able to pour your own beer. Everything else from the shit…read moreservice to the mediocre food. I've come here at least 5x and they make it painful each time. Once I came early with my partner and we had dinner and drinks. Then friends showed up an hour layer, sat at a different table, and ordered separately with their own drink cards. The wait staff combined their check with ours and refused to separate it. How does that even make sense? They refuse to create separate bills for different drink cards which is stupid. They refuse to split checks. They didn't let us participate in happy hour because we didn't want to sit at the bar or outside in the cold. The staff here are terrible and want to make it the worst experience possible. I seriously cannot understand who combines checks for separate parties and checks who show up at separate times! Like where is the logic in that. Absolutely terrible place

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Tequila Shots Bar & Grill

Tequila Shots Bar & Grill

4.1(394 reviews)
1.7 mi
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Bartenders are pretty nice and drinks were great! They closed late and they have a pool and…read moredarts which we had fun playing with. I enjoyed our happy hour hangout here with my Meta mates / friends. Good thing also is they closed 2am daily!!!

Never knew a neighborhood bar can offer a food menu to enjoy there or order for pick up or delivery…read more(through a third party) The foods are pretty good. I have tried several items such as street tacos, quesabirria tacos, burritos, Barbacoa (soup) and menudo (soup). My favorites are the weekend red menudo which has no hominy, but wish it did and the burrito (in both sizes). Menudo is one of the best in the area (I shouldn't say that too loud, but it's true). It's not watered down like other restaurants, it's full bodied and meats (tripe and pata) are soft. I do wish we had an option of hominy that we can request. Burrito have been filling as I have tried several meats. It's heavy to the hand and filling to anyone's belly. Sometimes I enjoy for 2 mini meals in a day. Quesa birria tacos are the third favorite. Cheesy, crispy and greasy in the best way. Consume is flavorful too. The least favorites are the barbacoa (soup) as itwas mostly broth and minimal shreds of beef, if any. The tacos are enjoyed by family, but there is an abundance of a taste or flavor I don't prefer. I maybe wrong but I think it's oregano (but again not 100%). The third not so fav are the regular nachos with just cheese and jalepeno. Also, a negative is that 2 orders were missing items. So check your bags to make sure. So thats not a good feeling when that part of someone's order but recourse is to drive back or let third party know to get a few dollars off. We prefer to receive order and enjoy. Not to follow up with a drive back or a complaint of an item shortage to get refunded a few bucks. Otherwise the staff inside are very nice and understanding. The menudo and burrito are favorited of mine. I will follow up and order other dishes or appetizers, along with the weekend red menudo.

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Big Al’s

3.2(871 reviews)
2.1 mi
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Another happy hour here and it continues to be a great place for groups…read more We sat at a table closest to the indoor bar area in the big cement hall. Apparently, someone had sat there ordered, and left. But the tab was still opened when we got to the table. After a few clarifications, we got a new tab without anyone else's drinks. We had the funniest staff help us throughout the night. Too many cocktails to remember his name, but Big Al's definitely hires great personalities. The cocktails were good. The beer is hit or miss. The eggrolls were not my favorite. But the pretzel bites with the queso was great. We ordered the quesadilla and then a second because adults and kids loved the dish that much. Great space, lively for a group outing, and fun arcade for the kids to run around.

I come here pretty often with my kids. After playing a few arcade games, we headed to the back…read moreseating area where the host stand says, "Please seat yourself." We sat for about 15 minutes without being acknowledged before I finally had to flag down a waitress for a menu. What was most frustrating was that there was a male waiter actively serving the entire section around us, yet he never once came over, made eye contact, or even acknowledged that we were there. The waitress I eventually flagged down was great and did her best to make up for the lost time, which I really appreciated. The food is decent--pretty standard bar food--but overall, I was disappointed with the service. Sitting for 15 minutes while watching the tables around you being served and not even receiving a simple "hello" or "I'll be right with you" is unacceptable.

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Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

4.3(1.2k reviews)
1.9 mi
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The burgers seem to be a well kept secret. The meat is fresh and flavorful. Even the burns are…read morelight years ahead of the premiere chains. Chicken or lamb can be blended in on request. The Afghans burger is worth trying too. So consider going beyond those excellent kabobs The order at the counter and delivered to the table service works fine The place is clean and welcoming

I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

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