Located in the basement is a skewer Friendship BBQ where they already cook it for you but they…read moreplace a heated candle to keep the skewers warm and they offer a variety of skewers you can choose to eat. Neat concept and helpful staff.

Sometimes you just need meat on a stick, crave some delicious Chinese food, and don't want to break…read morethe bank. That's when you head to Friendship BBQ in the heart of Boston's Chinatown at 2 Beach St. It's the perfect spot to chug down boba tea , devour tasty chicken wings , slurp up some noodles , and celebrate big moments like your brother's birthday ! This eatery is fantastic for sharing heaps of yummy dishes with friends and family. The vibe here is all about communal dining and enjoyment. Despite its modest ambiance, rated at 5/10, the place buzzes with the energy of shared meals and laughter. What really stands out? Definitely the skewered wonders: the wagyu on a stick and the lamb on a stick are must-tries for their juicy, well-seasoned perfection. My personal favorite? Those crispy, flavorful chicken wings--they're absolutely irresistible! So, whether you're a regular or planning your first visit, let me know if you've experienced the magic of Friendship BBQ. How did you like it? Food: 7/10 Affordability: 8/10 Ambiance: 5/10

BBQ and Bourbon in one place? What's not to love?!?…read more My buddy and I came in here on my most recent trip to Boston. We ordered some brisket spring rolls to start. These were delicious and came with a great bbq ranch sauce. We then split a 3 meat plate; wings, burnt ends, and pulled pork (they were out of brisket) it came with cornbread, beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. The wings were phenomenal; smokey and crisp. The pulled pork was good and paired well with their sauce. The burnt ends came already sauced and were swimming in it. They weren't my favorite. The sides were just ok to me, but I really liked the cornbread. The whiskey selection was huge! I got a pour of the Heaven's Door Private Selection which was a 127.4 proof and delicious. The prices seemed decent. The service was a little slow, but the place was very nice.

As said by one of the people in our party, its pretty mid. Had a chance to try most of the sides…read moreand the meat because of the size of our party. The good to very good: Pulled chicken - good flavor! Jalapeño cheddar sausage - very good flavor! Cole slaw Mac n cheese Cucumber salad was good Kids meal gluten free bar was very good The medium: Nashville hot chicken sandwich and fries. Fries were seasoned well. Where was the Nashville hot sauce Tried regular wings and hot wings. Both average. The bad: Ribs were dry and lacking flavor Brisket was very fatty. Burnt ends were doused in sauce and didnt have enough meat. Flavor was overpowering and not in a good way with all the sauce/seasoning. Cornbread was dry and a bit hard. Cool that they offer kids meals with BBQ but the ribs chosen were dry and the fries came out under done and room temp. Not as crispy or flavorful as the adult meal fries. All in all, a very "mid experience".

This small but quaint restaurant in the heart of Boston's Chinatown blends in among the other…read morerestaurants around it but once inside it's bright and colorful and once you choose your meal you will enjoy every bite! Food was Presented hot and super tasty. Take a look what I ordered and see its generous and full of flavors! The shrimp and noodles with bean sprouts and eggs and more was so delicious! I would come back to try other dishes that were recommended to try! Parking can be tricky but you have parking garages near by!

For a weekday work lunch, I stopped by Shoyu to try out their Cantonese BBQ. The establishment had…read moreits seating area blocked off into a Covid-era style makeshift take-out setup. I ordered a 3 item BBQ plate for $16 (the 1 item plate is $12 and 2 item plate is $14) and opted for char siu, roast duck, and soy sauce chicken. I paid at the counter and received my take out box after about 5 minutes. This proved a filling portion size - 4 pieces of duck, 4 pieces of chicken, more than a dozen smaller chair siu pieces, 2 pieces of bok choy, and ample rice. The butcher did not cheap out and give out bony pieces of duck. The duck was was overly soy sauced and the skin not fatty. The chicken and chair siu remained juicy. I don't know if the restaurant has take-out service for dinner, and also don't know why they call themselves Shoyu when they don't serve Japanese food. The paper menu lists the BBQ rice plate, but I can't remember if it enumerates the various protein options. A piece of cardboard next to the cash register has the options written in Mandarin w/o any English translation (on brand for this sort of establishment).

The $4 tacos were pack full of chicken and very good. The food came out quickly and Veronica our…read moreserver was very attentive!

Delightful ambiance. Excellent service. The Smokehouse Old Fashioned is DELICIOUS! Highly…read morerecommend Reunion for a great dining experience.

One of the juiciest and fattiest chicken soy sauce chicken that I have had in a long time ! It's…read morepricy at 32 dollars but is very delicious ! Also the crispy pork has crispy skin and actually moist and tender meat. Well worth the visit. Bring cash and soak in the back in Asia vibes. Live deliciously !

The crispy skin pork was not good, the meat was dry and the skin was very chewy. It also didn't…read morereally have any flavor. The bbq pork was amazing on the other hand. They put on a smoky sweet glaze on it that was really tasty. The meat was a good balance between fatty and lean. This place will probably be my go to bbq pork place.

The store is clean, spacious and usually it's a bit of a wait as the food is made fresh. I got the…read morehalf and half boneless (honey garlic and golden original) and kimchi fried rice. The food is pretty decent and filling. A quick pick up if you are around the area for fried chicken! Can't go wrong.

Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening and the place wasn't too busy. We got a table without…read moreissue and were served pretty quickly. It didn't seem like the cleanest spot, but overall it wasn't bad ambiance wise. Menu was pretty standard for bb.q chicken - food came out in a reasonable time as well. Chicken was crispy, tasty, and filling. For those craving Korean fried chicken, it's a great spot. I've gotten this location for takeaway before and it was also quite solid. Pretty consistent with good chicken - if in the area again, I would be happy to order from here again!

Great experience at Hong Kong Eatery from start to finish on a beautiful, busy, Saturday afternoon…read more As we approached the door, what we thought was a line for food was thankfully just a bunch of curious eyes (2 rows deep) watching slabs of beautiful duck, pork, and chicken being sliced and cut to perfection. Pretty sure I saw some drooling going on as well. Inside, the decor was clean, and well stocked with to-go items, along with around 4-6 tables for those who chose to stay to eat their fare. There was also a great mix of modern and old school with lcd rolling menu screens, and of course the aforementioned classic hanging meats in the window. I ordered the two meat special, highlighting the crispy duck and roast pork, with white rice. The duck was properly crisp, tasty, and delicious. The pork was roasted to perfection and delicious as well. The rice was perfectly cooked, and got better with each bite as it sopped up the juices from the meat. Prices were extremely reasonable (around $15 for the plate) and the portion size was extremely generous (completely blew my diet for the day...totally worth it). Service was great, wait time was short. All around great experience! Will definitely be back!

I have been dreaming of duck so I had to go here. This did not disappoint. There was so much meat,…read moreand I was so so full. I honestly couldn't even finish everything, AND I was starving. Meats were very juicy and flavored well and honestly no complaints. Very crispy and just what you expect. Service was very fast. You can order in person or at a kiosk. They give you a number and u just wait for that. One of the few places that you can pay with card without any hidden details. There's about 10 seats inside but it's on a first come first serve basis. If you go for an early lunch, there's a good chance you can eat inside. Also has one of the cleanest bathrooms in Chinatown!

I've been going to this place for years; it is the BBQ place next to Hei La Moon. It is true that…read moreit was closed briefly for cleanliness a few years ago, but before that and after that, I've considered it the best place for soy sauce chicken, and overall solid place for the other BBQ items like roast pork, bbq pork, duck, etc. It has been open during the pandemic. Butcher was wearing a mask when we went there recently. Recommend!

Got the crispy skin pork, duck and chicken. The place had rumors about questionable cleanliness…read morebut it never happened to me and they do have the best pork in town. Now if I wasn't a believer back then I am now cause my whole family got food poisoning from the pork. Test at your own risk. 2 stars for tasting good. -3 for food poisoning.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was disappointing. The portions were large enough for…read morefour, and we ordered five dishes, yet the handwritten bill totaled roughly $150. After we left a tip, a staff member stopped us and said it was "too little" and had to be exactly 18%. I've never been told how much to tip, especially when the food and service didn't justify it. Overall, overpriced and not an experience I would repeat.

I've heard rumors around this being the go to Chinese spot and I can believe it. Tasty food with a…read morepretty solid selection. Definitely felt like they were upselling especially on lobster, though we were already going to order it. Food was delicious but felt like the servings were slightly smaller than I'm used to, not sure if it was just me. Have to help maintain the classic Chinese spot rating where it can't be perfect because the best Chinese restaurants are no thrills and sassy but delicious. Girlfriend was craving green beans and luckily, they were willing to do a stir fry green bean with garlic. We typically get a green bean with XO sauce which has the spice and additional flavor, but this hit the spot. Mayo shrimp with broccoli was basically honey walnut shrimp and delicious.

Let me tell you, this just about revived me when I was in a bad way. Food was so good - the service…read morewas fast and lord knows I needed to eat stat since I had been fasting for over 16hrs. Genuinely one of the best dim sum experiences in Boston I've ever had - loved that it felt communal. Folks of all ages were inside, so I could tell it's a neighborhood gem. Shoutout to the manager who cut the wrapped shrimp food item with scissors automatically (thank you!) so I could eat it easier!

I saw a lot of recommendations for Dynasty, so I came in with pretty high expectations, but…read moreunfortunately the experience was disappointing The pineapple BBQ pork bun was served cold. After we mentioned it, the staff reluctantly took it back to reheat, but it came back extremely hot and soft, with a very obvious microwaved texture The custard bun was also unusual. After removing the paper underneath, the bottom of the bun was noticeably white instead of yellow. I can't say what caused it, but it definitely looked strange The rice noodle roll, spare ribs, and chicken feet were okay, but nothing special