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    Venango Barbecue Restaurant

    4.3 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken and shrimp kabob combo with veggie fried rice and stir fry veggies!

    They don't answer the phone most of the time but it's well worth going to order in person ! So good, consistent and huge platters for cheap!

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    A good quick cheap eatery to go place for lunch or a regular day affordable and great portions served hot and great flavor fast and on point

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    1 year ago

    Never a disappointment and always worth the trip! Everything is amazing but my favorite is the #10 Beef short ribs w/rice!

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    2 years ago

    Had the chicken thighs. If you like thighs, this is your place. Bonus, everything else is damn good. Prices are fair.

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    The rice good as shit . Yelp said I had to write 85 characters so I'm writing more but the rice good as shit .

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    Great place to grab something filling for lunch , they sell steak , chicken and shrimp kabobs , short ribs platter

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    I use to love them allot they start making to much money they not cooking ur rice all the way

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    Fresh bbq for a great price! I visit during lunch every other week and the service is amazing.

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    9 years ago

    A little on the salty side but good BBQ and the helpings are healthy. Not the cleanest place though.

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    10 years ago

    Always get the 9-2. Meat so tender, don't even need a knife. The only time I eat pear are because their in the rice they serve.

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    Fette Sau

    Fette Sau

    3.8(732 reviews)
    2.8 miFishtown
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    Amazing spot for a large group dinner. They tables are long benches, so they were able to…read moreaccomodate our group of 9 no problem. You can also make an advance reservation which is a plus. Because we were a large party we shared a bunch of the family style trays which ended up being perfect. Meat highlights were the juicy brisket and flavorful pulled pork - on a Hawaiian roll this was absolute perfection. The best sides were the burnt end beans and the mac and cheese. The vibes are fun and lively and they have an extensive list of beer, wine and cocktail. The negroni was so smooth that I had to order a second. Because of its proximity to The Fillmore this is a great pick for a pre-concert dinner. For epic bbq and good vibes you gotta get to Fette Sau.

    Rustic bbq spot with lots of space! My group of 4 stopped by for dinner and ordered a few…read moresandwiches and the Pigs in a Clover package. The food didn't come out all at once which was a little awkward since we were in a group. One person in our group ended up waiting 15 minutes longer than everyone else to get her food. The pulled pork sandwich was okay. Not the best I've ever had but decent. The Pigs in a Clover was a ton of food. Definitely could feed 4. The sides were better in my opinion than the meat itself. We loved the slaw, Mac, and potato salad. The half sour pickle was a little weird although I guess it did live up to its name. Tastes like a cucumber that isn't quite a pickle yet. The pulled pork was standard. The ribs were very smokey and charred but a little tough. Flavor of the meat was good just not standout. Overall I would come back here especially because the vibes are very cozy, inviting, family friendly, and warm.

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    Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ - (M3)Teriyaki Beef. (M5)Kalua Pork. And 20. Chicken Katsu with Gravy

    Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ

    4.6(93 reviews)
    4.6 miSociety Hill
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    I recently had the opportunity to try Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ through Seamless, and their food was a…read moregreat option as a quick and tasty meal. My lunch arrived promptly, and every item that I had requested was accurate. We were lucky enough to have extra utensils available at our work location, since utensils were not provided in the bags. I had ordered the two meat plate with only rice. My order included Kalua Pork and Beef. The two meats were both very tasty and seasoned perfectly. The Kalua Pork was tender and had a great smoke flavor. The beef was rich, full of flavor and paired perfectly with plain rice. The dish was simple but delivered exactly what I wanted in a quick, filling Hawaiian Style meal! I really enjoyed that it was easy to order from Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ. They have large portions with great flavor, and they are super simple to get an enjoyable lunch. We didn't eat it at the restaurant. We had it at the office. Overall, I would highly recommend Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ for lunch! I will definitely be ordering from them again whenever I am in Philly for work!

    The food was better than expected. They are generous with food portions espectially in the…read morecombination meals. The Katsu with gravy was pretty good. I highly recommend the short rib. They were seasoned and marinated well. The musubi was not bad. Good customer service. Happy with my experience

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    Mr Pig Korean BBQ - Cooking plate

    Mr Pig Korean BBQ

    4.4(118 reviews)
    3.5 miCallowhill

    My friend and I finally decided to try this spot we always pass, and honestly I'm glad we did. What…read morepulled us in was that it's not AYCE. We're never great at eating our money's worth, so the pay-as-you-go setup felt like a better fit. We got the favorite set for two, which ended up being plenty. The biggest highlight right away: they grill everything for you. KBBQ is just better when you can sit back and eat instead of managing the grill yourself. They also use a back grill to keep things moving, so there's barely any pause between rounds of meat. It felt really efficient. Also, the place is surprisingly clean and doesn't have that heavy "you're going to smell like smoke for the next 5 hours" vibe, which I really appreciated. Somehow they keep it all under control even with constant grilling. Service-wise, the staff were attentive and clearly working hard, especially since it seemed a bit understaffed. That said, my friend did feel a little uncomfortable at times. There were a few moments where it felt like we were being watched closely, almost like they were worried about a dine-and-dash situation, and we were asked multiple times if we had paid. I personally read it more as things being slightly disorganized with a small team juggling cooking, serving, and payments, but I can see how it might come across differently depending on how you interpret it. Food-wise, the meat was very good, but the banchan really stood out to me. The cabbage salad with a gingery soy dressing was super refreshing and cut through the richness of the meat perfectly. Free refills on banchan are always a win too. I also liked that the grill came with corn cheese, egg, and sprouts, nice extras you don't always get. The corn cheese wasn't as sweet as I expected, and the egg was a bit on the salty side, but still enjoyable. The tilted grill setup was another plus since it lets the grease drain away, so the meal didn't feel overly heavy like some AYCE spots. Overall, it was a really fun experience. A bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and how easy the whole meal felt. Just something to be aware of with the service dynamic depending on how sensitive you are to that kind of thing.

    FOOD I had their bulgogi bibimbap. It came with miso soup…read moreand gochujang sauce that you can control how much to add for spiciness. It was good, but quite pricey given how little meat was in the dish. I would visit again if craving KBBQ or for its convenient location but wouldn't go out of my way given the cost and amount. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! AMBIANCE Ample seating is available inside the store. We visited on a weekday evening, so it wasn't too crowded, but I can imagine it can get so on the weekends. PARKING Paid street/lot parking is available at a limited capacity.

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