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Mongolian BBQ Cart

4.6 (35 reviews)

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Good for kids

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Matteo R.

One of the many street carts in Flushing that sell excellent kebabs for $1 apiece. So why 5 stars for this one, and just 4 for the qually excellent Xinjiang BBQ Cart[1]? Simple: this is the only cart I found in Flushing that sells duck kebabs and fish kebabs. Squid kebabs, to be precise. Tucked on Sanford Ave. a little away from busy Main St. and Kissena Blvd, this cart may be easily overlooked by the non-trained (i.e. white) eye, since the name and the menu are written only in Chinese. That's what stimulated my curiosity in the first place: this place must be good. I was particularly curious about the squid kebab[2]. I LOVE squid! I always liked its chewy consistency and the sweet taste. When I was a kid, every Friday my father would bring home some wonderful squids from the fish market, and grill them whole on what looked like a panini press. The squid would then be cut into smaller pieces, and eaten with olive oil, a dash of lemon, freshly chopped parsley and garlic, and a pinch of salt. It was simple and wonderful. This squid kebab brought back all those memories and more[3]! A few things are more satisfying than fresh, tasty food prepared in the simplest possible way. While I happily chew on this delicious squid, I wonder how come that the only cart in Flushing that sells squid is from Mongolia. Do they have squid in Mongolia...? ----------------------------------------------------- [1] http://www.yelp.com/user_details_review_search?userid=QwY_IrZ7Xs4N1ksO6GUBOA&q=xinjiang [2] I also tried the lamb kebab: deliciously fatty and juicy! [3] If, like me, you have a fascination for squids and krakens alike, I recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Search-Giant-Squid-Mythology-Creature/dp/0140286764/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1283396129&sr=1-1

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Rich W.

I am not a fan of BBQ meat on a stick from a street food cart but when there are 15+ children, women, and men waiting patiently for the BBQ meat-on-a-stick to cook at the corner of Stanford and Main St. and it is only for a $1, OH MY! I will break my taboo once. (I hate following the herd but it's for Yelp.) I tried it and it tasted pretty good; I am still not sure what kind of meat I ate (see Matteo's review for possible animal type!) but it was tasty and not too heavy on the marinate. Since I can not compare it to any other BBQ food cart; yes it is good but the smoke; cough, cough! Tip: And don't try to talk to anyone they'll think you are trying to cut the line. People do look like they are cutting the line when the cook started to serve.

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Steven S.

My 1st choice for Mongolian BBQ Skewers ... I been coming to this spot for awhile & I just keep coming back. The Lamb, Beef & Squid are on point, full of flavor & tender, always cooked just right. The Spicy seasoning is addicting with a KICK! Spicy & Xtra Spicy are the only way to go :). Try not to stand next to the BBQ Cart while the skewers are being prepared. The smoke produced by the grill latches onto clothing ... You will smell, like a giant Charcoal Grill The Entire Day! FYI: Prepare to wait at least 5 minutes ... $1.25 per skewer!

Gloria H.

You'll always get tasty treats from any of these carts. $1 for a freshly grilled skewer over charcoal - serioulsy? We grabbed a quick snack opting for a lamb and chicken gizzard each and asked for extra spicy. Delicious! Why can't we have carts like these in SF?!?

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This is my favorite BBQ cart!!' seriously the best skewer in flushing. Lamb tendon, beef and squid are all delicious

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A must stop in Flushing! Grilled fresh meat over charcoal. $1-2 prices and more flavor then any Halal stand! Yummy!

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“And if you happen to own a nose, I don't know how you could possibly resist meat on a stick for $1.”

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Spring Shabu-Shabu - soup and meat

Spring Shabu-Shabu

4.3(1.6k reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Clean, orderly and most of all delicious!…read more I chose the pork broth. This is a buffet place where you can choose your vegetables and other side dishes. But you can make your own your mind whether you will have meat or seafood. I had both in it and I was not even able to finish the seafoods I ate so much vegetables and they also have a lot of condiments to accompany your cooking. You cook your food in your own private pot with knob controls. I had to get the onions and found the garlic at another section for dips and sauces. But I used the garlic for my broth. Everything is delicious and they add more of your broth of choice if you run low on it. At the end you get soft serve ice cream serve your self, I had green tea and the vanilla and green tea swirl. I also tried the pineapple sorbet. I happen to be lactose tolerant so I was happy with the ice cream. If you are lactose intolerant, they also have vanilla ice cream without milk. Overall - a happy place for me and my cravings! We took the 7 train to get to this place.

Spring Shabu Shabu is still my favorite hot pot spot of all time. Yes, I said it!…read more It's clean, spacious, and well-maintained, which is honestly rare to find in Flushing. On top of that, they even have authentic Dole Whip, so you don't have to wait in line at Disneyland to enjoy it! I've been coming to Spring Shabu Shabu since they first opened years ago, and they have never disappointed me. If you're looking for a huge variety of freshly made noodles, fish cakes, vegetables, and other hot pot essentials, this is the place to be. Although it's AYCE (all-you-can-eat), meats, seafood, and drinks are not included. Honestly, with all the options available at the buffet, it's more than enough for me. The fresh ramen is usually my noodle of choice, but there are so many great unique flavors that you really can't go wrong. Today, I tried the chili garlic and curry noodles, and both were delicious. The curry flavor was light and subtle, but you can definitely taste it when eaten on its own. The chili garlic noodles had a nice kick that I really enjoyed. If you're new to hot pot, this is a great place to start. Everyone gets their own individual pot and can choose their own broth. My family and I prefer not to share because we all enjoy different ingredients and flavors, so having a personal pot allows everyone to customize their meal. I love spicy food, so I always order the Mala broth. The service here is excellent. Special shoutout to Wendy and Jamaica for always being so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. My family and I truly appreciate your hospitality every time we visit. Is it loud? Yes, but not "concert loud." The atmosphere is lively, the music is great, and it's very family-friendly. It's also perfect for large parties and gatherings since there's a separate private room near the entrance. Tips for First-Time Visitors: Most of the parking spaces in the front large lot have been blocked off, so give yourself extra time to find parking around Flushing. Make sure everyone in your party is present since the entire group must be present to be seated. Once seated, place your order first, then head to the buffet area to grab your food. Don't forget to stop by the sauce station near the entrance and create your own dipping sauce! Finally, save room for dessert! Soft serve ice cream: Matcha, vanilla, lactose free vanilla and the famous Dole Whip! Choice of cup or cone. Bottom line: Spring Shabu Shabu continues to be my favorite hot pot restaurant. Great food, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere so stop by and give it try!

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Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Skewers

Xinjiang BBQ Cart

4.5(363 reviews)
0.7 mi•Murray Hill, Flushing
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After two desserts, it was time for something savory again. XiLe BBQ 洗了烧烤 is a vendor that's…read morelocated on the corner of 138th St and 39th Ave, known for their Northwestern Chinese-style skewers. There are at least 15 different skewer options, along with other fun fried snacks and vegetables. The skewers are grilled over charcoal, and the smoke was so prominent that we had to stand 10-15 feet away to avoid it. We knew it was going to be worth it. We got a couple of each chicken gizzard, lamb kebab, chicken heart, beef kebab, and pork belly ($2 each), listed in the order of my personal favorites. I loved the crunch of the chicken gizzard the most and honestly could have eaten at least five of them myself. The lamb kebab wasn't too gamey, and the cumin seasoning was perfection. The other three kebabs were flavorful, but weren't quite as memorable. Overall, the skewers had an intensely charred, smoky flavor that's hard to replicate without a charcoal grill. This was easily one of my favorite stalls out of everything we tried this past Sunday afternoon! 8/16/2026 Flushing Food Crawl #6 of 11

The XiLe BBQ cart, aka Xinjiang BBQ Cart, had been on my list forever - I always seemed to miss…read morethem, but I finally found them serving up skewers on a weekend! They have various protein kebabs as well as fried items. We went for a Lamb Kebab and a Beef Kebab, and you can request it to be 'regular' or 'spicy' (we opted for the latter); these skewers are grilled-to-order, so they come piping hot! There were a few fatty pieces here and there, but overall, both were juicy and a nice little snack. Staff were super friendly! Bring cash to make it easier. +skewers +friendly staff

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Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Ig: @whatsviveating  |  fish tofu, lamb, and beef skewers

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Liuyishou Hotpot - Soft opening day of the 1068th restaurant of the Chongqing Liuyishou chain.

Liuyishou Hotpot

4.4(674 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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With so many hot pot locations in Flushing, this AYCE location is still one of my favorites that I…read morehave been to. It looked like this place only does 1 large pot per table compared to individual pots. You can split the broth up to 3 types. We got the 2-broth split pot with "Liu House Special Soup Base" and "Tomato Soup Base", both were above my expectation in flavor. They have a sauce station that you make yourself and prepped food that is ready to eat such as edamame and seaweed salad. Also, a drink station with water, orange juice, passion fruit juice and iced tea. Everything is ordered on the tablet that is at the table and the staff there are very observing since every time we have an empty plate/dish they would come back and remove it from our table. It came out to $53 per person with tax and tip for an AYCE location that serves higher than average ingredients. Overall I would come back again since I enjoyed it a lot and it is well maintained. Visited 4/25/25 Food- 10/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Staff- 10/10

I was looking for a hot pot restaurant that has an AYCE option in Flushing and found Liuyishou…read more - Three-Flavor Soup Base -- we chose 1/3 premium beef tallow at medium spice level for me + 1/3 mild spice level without beef tallow + 1/3 pork bone broth for my friend I was surprised that the price of the broth is additional to the AYCE price. The broth at medium spice level was flavorful and they had a good selection of meat, seafood and vegetables. Overall, the food and service were good.

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Liuyishou Hotpot - Condiments bar with a good variety of sauces and pickled vegetables

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