Super awesome experience here during the Norway v England world cup match!…read more Good: - Easy to get reservation - Not packed compared to other places and ample seating - Amazing apple pie ice cream dessert and also the mac n cheese skillet was so tasty! - The staff were so nice - and we even got a free shot when Norway scored! - Tons of TVs to watch the games - Loved the cocktails - the ube and lychee were my favorite ones, very sweet and yet also strong - Great ribeye - Fun ambiance and good vibes, it's dim lighting and very intimate Bad: - The cornbread we had was bitter, but they were nice and gave us a refund for it Overall enjoyed my experience here and would come again!

i ordered shrimp blacken and grilled with a half rack of the smoked pork spareribs. the meat was…read moresoft and falling off the bones but me and my coworker that ate this was sick as a dog we were vomiting and having hot and cold spells i will never eat at this place again, didn't hardly get any sleep due to regiritating this food until it was completely out my system i will never eat here again

Came here specifically for the baos after seeing a video of this spot on instagram. As soon as I…read moresaw the video I bookmarked them and knew the next time I was on Irving, this was a must visit. We got an OG Brisky Bao, Korean Cowboy Bao, and a Banana Brulee Bliss, which we enjoyed later that day. Of the two baos, the OG Brisky was my favorite, the Korean Cowboy was a little bit spicy for me, but it was still good, especially if you do like some heat. Definitely want to come back here and try other meats and sides, but that brisket bao will be a staple anytime I go.

BBQ pork baos are a lifelong staple for me. From childhood dim sum feasts with my parents who made…read moreme debate baked versus steamed, to morning snacks with my kid, baos are, "The Way". Most places these days frustrate me with stingy fillings and low-quality ingredients. Smokin D's is the exact opposite. OMG. SO SO SO GEWD! The OG Bao broke da mouth! The melt-in-your-mouth savory brisket dissolves like slow-braised velvet, cradled in a warm, slightly sweet shell that hits the ultimate balance of outer crunch and inner chew without feeling bready. You can feel the heart in this family-owned spot. After eating, all I wanted to do was give them a huge hug in pure gratitude. This bao has changed my life and rekindled my love for the hunt for unassuming and unapologetic noms. A perfect treat for a perfect day in SF.

No place like it. Many claim to have the best burger, or best BBQ, but 4505 reigns supreme. The…read moretangy, spicy mustard sauce is a must-add on the burger. Chefs kiss.

4505 has a nice patio for outdoor seating and some shaded tables too…read more Got the one meat plate which was average tasting. My parker roll was hard and they didn't have any Mac and Cheese as it had just opened for the evening. The colors looked nice though. You order at the window and they bring you your meal. Not the best BBQ I have had but not the worse either. My friends really enjoyed the barbecue though

Despite how often I find myself around here, I'd be lying if I had paid much attention to L H…read moreRestaurant in the past. In part, it's because I had no idea the old Five Happiness restaurant that used to call this place home had even closed, but, really, I just tend to forget about every restaurant on this block (save for Brothers Korean BBQ). That is, until we heard that they sell Chinese BBQ roast pork and roast duck here, which we're always on the lookout for! Compared to some of the other nearby Chinese restaurants, L H feels a bit bigger in size, but, outside of that, not much about it feels all that indistinguishable or notable. As for the menu, we knew we were going to be trying their Chinese BBQ, but it was nice to see that they have over 140+ dishes to choose from, even despite how it didn't seem like there was a specific signature offering or specialty. Still, with so many options available, it was nice to see just about every Chinese staple dish was accounted for and that there seemed to be something for everyone. -- THREE BBQ ITEM PLATE with Roast Pork, Roast Duck, and Char Siu The dish we came here for, but it was a mixed bag. The biggest issue for me was how everything was cool/room temp, but at least the Roast Pork wasn't bad - a touch underseasoned, but crispy-ish. The Roast Duck was also decent (albeit lean), but the Char Siu was a bit dry. -- BEEF STEW & WONTON NOODLE SOUP with Egg Noodles While the portion size was generous, nothing about this stood out. On the plus side, the wontons were fairly plump and the noodles had a nice bite to them. However, the broth wasn't very rich and several chunks of the beef stew were chewy/tough. -- TOMATO BEEF JI MIEN This didn't do much for me, but, to be fair, I'm not a big fan of the dish in general. Although it came with a generous amount of tomatoes on top, all of the sauce and everything didn't leave much crispiness to the noodles. -- BEEF WITH SCRAMBLED EGG OVER RICE I didn't have a ton of this one, but it might have been the best dish we had. Sadly, some of the rice felt a little firm, but the eggs were cooked exactly how I prefer for this dish and the slices of beef were actually surprisingly tender. Much like the food, the service here was fine, but it seems they may not be as generous as they used to be. While the workers were friendly enough, my relative, who comes here often and is the one who put this place on our radar, mentioned they no longer give free soup with their lunch plates and that the portions looked slightly smaller than he remembered. I personally can't say if that's actually the case or not, so take it for what it's worth, but I also don't have any reason to doubt him either. All in all, even though nothing about L H Restaurant, or their food, amazed us, I can't say anything specific failed us either. Rather, our visit just felt really lackluster and generic. If anything, the most notable thing about this place is how curiously early they close, even on weekends (closes at 7pm). Given all of that, I can't say we have much of a reason to come back, especially in an area like the Richmond where we really don't have to go far to find the same or better. TWO AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

Ordered a half duck and a two meat combo box with more duck and the white chicken. Everything came…read morecold. Not like lukewarm / room temperature. But actually cold from the refrigerator temperature. Also ordered the salt and pepper wings and the flavor was overwhelming of stale frying oil. No salt or pepper taste and all. Very disappointing.

Yesterday, May 28, 2026, it was announced that INTERNATIONAL Smoke officially shuttered as of…read moreWednesday, May 20, 2026. If you ask me, this comes as no surprise at all. Located on the ground floor of the infamous leaning Milennium Tower in San Francisco's Financial District, INTERNATIONAL Smoke was Michael Mina's fine dining barbecue restaurant collaboration with multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Ayesha Curry. I visited this place once, for a small dinner party hosted by Charles Schwab on Tuesday, October 14, 2024. We arrived shortly after 6:35 PM. The atmosphere was modern, but casual and hip, funky with exposed metal accents popping through concrete floors and columns. Evidently, the fully booked days were behind them - despite the place's popularity as a fun, lively eatery with the occasional celebrity spotting, the restaurant was fairly quiet that night and not a single person was at the bar. We were seated in the spacious Atrium with floor to ceiling windows. INTERNATIONAL Smoke was not your traditional barbecue restaurant. They presented a globally-inspired grill-centric carte inspired by the rich heritages of the co-founders. The globetrotting meat dishes highlighted diverse international flame-cooking and smoking traditions. The ambitiously broad menu intended to take diners on a culinary journey around the world, but, instead, delivered a disjointed and scattered passport. Similar to the food offerings, INTERNATIONAL Smoke's drink catalogue featured some rotating crafted cocktails that leaned into global flavours, such as KUNG FU PANDAN ($18) and MIDNIGHT IN OAXACA ($20). Boozy beverages like TICKLE ME PINK ($19), NEGRONI ($19), and the ESPRESSO MARTINI ($20) were enjoyed by some of my tablemates. A couple of us stuck to the ZERO PROOF potables like the BUZZ FREE BEE ($15) and RASPBERRY FIELDS ($12) of which the latter I found to be delightful. Cool ice cubes, too! Below are a few of the dishes that we ordered: DOUBLE DUCK WINGS ($28) - I don't eat duck, but my dining mates raved over the tender mango-habanero glazed meat that was falling off the bones. BLACK TRUFFLE CAESAR ($20) - This was a substantial serving, and the sweet onion crema, fried garlic, and truffle vinaigrette all worked well together. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ($18) - Meh. Perhaps my prejudice against raisins and tehina got in the way of enjoying this STARTER. BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS ($16) - There was not a single blister on any of the peppers, so, unfortunately, the expected smoky, charred flavour was completely absent. MISO YAKI BLACK COD ($48) - This order came with two considerable sized filets of the velvety soft and flaky fish served atop mild shishito peppers sitting in a light ginger dashi broth. It could have just been me, but one of the slices looked a bit undercooked. DUNGENESS CRAB GARLIC NOODLES ($45) - Joanna went with this rich, buttery dish of noodles tossed with wood ear mushrooms, generous portions of Dungeness crab, and heavily garlicked. It was hearty, but I didn't see any bok choy mixed in there, which would have disappointed me if I were Joanna. PERI PERI HALF CHICKEN ($39) - Dustin ordered this dish. The poultry appeared to be well marinated, so I can only assume that the deep, fiery acidic flavour with the pronounced smoky element came through in each bite. Surprisingly, no rants nor raves on this from Dustin...who is usually very opinionated. PORK BELLY FRIED RICE ($17) - Not the worst, but not the best. For the small bowl, this was a major rip off. FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS ($15) - Wow, for the price, this should have knocked our socks off, but was pretty lackluster. 8 OZ. CENTER CUT FILET MIGNON ($68) - I ordered this steak plate. The meat was cooked perfectly medium rare, but the taste of the red wine demi and the stuffed portobello mushroom were unremarkable. LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE ($14) - This did not stray far from the standard olive oil cake, just a touch of lemon added to the cake's flavour + the pluot garnishes. Nothing standout about this, unintriguing. "SMOKED" CHOCOLATE S'MORES ($14) - Not your typical s'mores, more of an elevated take on the campfire classic with a valrhona molten cake sitting atop brûléed marshmallow fluff with a side of graham cracker crumble and a scoop of ice cream. CINNAMON CHURROS ($13) - The accompanying blueberry cheesecake and meyer lemon curd dips were the sole unique elements of this sugar-dusted fried pastry dessert. Without them, this plate would have been underwhelming. Mediocre food at high-end prices aside, table service was friendly. What was all the hype over INTERNATIONAL Smoke? My true guess is that the affiliation with Steph Curry and his basketball friends who would pop in were the big draw...because even with all of the smoking, this place had no fire.

If mediocrity had a flagship location, it might be International Smoke…read more The food tasted like someone was scared of seasoning and confident about charging you anyway. Overpriced, bland, and genuinely unpleasant. Thanks, but nah...

Visited Muukata6395 Thai Charcoal BBQ on a Friday night at 8pm with a party of five, ordering two…read morelarge BBQ sets. Thai BBQ, known as mu kratha or mookata, combines tabletop grilling and hot pot into one meal, with a charcoal grill in the center of the table surrounded by a ring of simmering soup. - Pork Shoulder, Bacon, Pork Belly, and Chicken - light grill over the charcoal, well seasoned, tender, and satisfying - Shrimp & Seafood - cooked alongside the meats, a nice protein variety to round out the spread - Papaya Salad - green papaya, carrot, cherry tomatoes, green bean, sun-dried shrimp, and toasted peanut, tossed with a tamarind lime dressing, fresh and flavorful, a nice contrast to the richness of the BBQ - Corn Salad - cherry tomatoes, green bean, sun-dried shrimp, and toasted peanut, tossed with the same tamarind lime dressing, a refreshing side to balance out the meal Each set came with a choice of two noodles or rice, plus assorted vegetables, and we also ordered some rounds of soju for the table. Compared to traditional Korean BBQ, Thai BBQ leans more toward sweeter, tangier sauces typically associated with Thai cuisine. It was loud and bustling, perfect for groups, and service was friendly and quick, with food coming out fast throughout the meal. Great to pair some drinks too! One of our friends even spoke Thai with the waiters. Overall the meal was filling & flavorful, with plenty of variety across both sets for the five of us, and a fun, interactive dining experience that's great for groups!

A cross between Korean BBQ and hot pot, Thai BBQ was an interactive - and delicious - experience. I…read morevisited MuuKaTa6395 with a group of five friends, and we were able to walk-in on a Sunday evening when it was relatively quiet. We ordered a plate of BBQ chicken liver, papaya salad, hot pot (one serving), and a BBQ platter (two servings). This turned out to be just the right amount of food. One half of our table was dedicated to the BBQ, while the other half managed the hot pot. Throughout the meal, our servers kept our charcoal burning and cauldron filled with soup. I preferred the hotpot over the BBQ because the herby broth was warm, flavorful, and comforting. The hot pot was much lower maintenance than the grill, and one serving was more than enough for the five of us to enjoy multiple bowls of soup. The BBQ platter allowed us to each have one small piece of each meat variety (chicken, pork, squid). While I was not in charge of manning the grill or the hot pot (my friends took charge here), I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, especially for large groups (although my clothes absorbed all the BBQ smells). This would be a fun place to go for a birthday dinner.

Always a good time here Great to hang out with friends…read more Plenty of meat options drink options Be prepared to cook :)

My friends and I came to Zajang Grill for dinner and it was delish. It was an all you can eat KBBQ…read more Here is my take on the food service and ambiance. Service: The staff was so great. We had a reservation for 8:30; however, we arrived sooner because we were VERY hungry. I asked the waiter if we can be attended sooner, it would be great; however, no big deal if can't. He literally went out of his way to get us sat right away. Mega points here! Everyone we spoke to was welcoming and nice. My only feedback was ordering through the phone using the QR code. When placing the order, there were moments that were confusing, but we were able to navigate. It glitched after we decided what we wanted. I had to waved a server to explain what happened and we had to re scan and order again. I don't know, it felt like a disconnect and because we were hungry, we felt annoyed to place the order again. Ambiance: It was simple. Nothing major. There were stools vs . booths or chairs. It seemed that everyone at the restaurant were enjoying them selves. Food: Delish! I mean it's Korean BBQ! The food was great and the sides were excellent. I enjoyed the meats- the brisket was my favorite. The steamed egg and Gyoza were yummy. They also had this lychee drink. It was so refreshing- not too sweet. My friends liked the Thai tea they ordered. The total came out to $295 for the 5 of us. $59 per person. I wish I took pictures! I only took points away because of that phone ordering; nonetheless, it was a good experience and we enjoyed ourselves.

YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

Such a cool experience! I felt like there was so many options to choose from and the vibe is very…read morechill but also unique Good - Loved the skewers - Scallion pancake was so good and flakey and surprisingly my favorite - Service was super fast - Fair prices - the chilled tofu appetizer was so good Bad - The egg toast was a bit pricey for the portion size - Portion sizes were a bit smaller Overall would come again

Very nice restaurant. Online menu, with lots of skewers but also other options.most skewers were…read morepretty good, though the tofu was a bit dry and plain. The wrap was also a bit plain, but the provided seasoning on the table was pretty good on it. Some of the skewers like the Taiwanese sausage were a bit oily, though I love Taiwanese sausage and I still enjoyed everything. My main complaint is they were a bit cold. They brought all the skewers at once and the fire underneath them were not hot enough. They slept then warm but not very hot. I think they would all be better streaming hot. The decor in the restaurant is nice and the service all right. There wasn't any wait on a Sunday night.

Food is good, especially the brisket, is very tender. Yellow rice and the Indonesian slaw are good…read moretoo. Service is quick and the staff is friendly.

Came by around 4pm on a Sunday and unfortunately a handful of items were sold out, including the…read morebeef cheeks, back ribs, iga saos, nasi goreng, and dino ribs. We ended up getting the smoked brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and potato salad. Everything was so delicious. The brisket was extremely tender and melt-in-mouth, jalapeño cheese sausage was an explosion of flavor, and potato salad was perfect creaminess level and seasoned/garnished well with bits of crunchy texture from the red onions and topped with green onions. Definitely worth a visit if in the area, would be curious to try their sold out items next time. Handful of indoor and outdoor seating available. Cashier was super friendly and food was served very quickly.