I've frequented J&J's for years since they started in the Anoka strip mall. Their food is great and…read morelove the atmosphere! Even after moving to a larger location, they still often fill up and have a wait! It's just that good. The only "bad" thing I've had at J&J's was the French dip on special. I am a self proclaimed French dip connoisseur, but this one had a very difficult to describe taste. Almost tasted like how you would expect a cows breath to smell? Idk, super odd... Their burgers are fantastic and the heart attack sandwich is super good!

The place has a nice laid back feel. They were packed the night I was in. My server was good and…read morethe food was fast. The sandwich had several big chunks of fat. I don't find that pleasant. The brisket had great flavor. The Mac and cheese was creamy, it had a cheese sauce. The baked beans were delicious my favorite thing.

Fish fry day! We met family here for lunch today and ordered the fish special. I enjoyed the fish…read moreit had a nice light batter and tasted very good. Got tater tots as side, husband got the fries, coleslaw was good. We really could have shared a meal we brought home enough for lunch/dinner tomorrow. Would suggest Smokey's fish.

The moment you walk in the door you're enthralled by the smell of smoked meat!…read more We had 3 different kinds of the wings- plain, gold sauce & buffalo! Some of the best wings I've had. The combo of smoked & grilled = perfection. The brisket cheesesteak was massive & brisket is full of flavor. The atmosphere Is what you expect from a classic bbq spot. We had a great experience & the quality & prices are on point.

From the moment you walk into this place you know you have found a gem of a realllly good food…read moreplace with daily specials posted on the glass and board when you walk in! To this day... I have not found a thing I haven't liked and almost feel like I've tried everything on the menu to you know make a full educated review that I have made this my weekly spot. The staff is always friendly and willing to give you ideas of what to try next... with a girl like me... sometimes needs some direction on what to eat! Lets give you the highlight real of all the goods! Chicken Legs that of course sell out but OMGOODNESS they Cinnamon rub in these lovelies are next level and addictive (sweet, salty, and perfect) and a repeat to that is the Cordon Q with the honey mustard sauce that is a lil creamy and on a fresh baked roll.. don't be a sleeper on the ham on this sandwich! Catching up on those other sandwiches from Q Ban to the Bowls are ALL fricken just *Chef's Kiss you can always find something good to have here and if you just wanna meat it up with a Q Combo and Sample all the goods... you will be glad you did! Heck if you wanna just eat all the sides my fav is the Wedges (with the chipotle sour cream), Roasted Veggies that will make you wanna actually eat your veggies and not stop! Mac and Cheese is the creamiest and a keeper is the potato salad and beans! Everything is good on this list! Don't forget your rolls or corn bread... its a lil snack for later if you don't impulse buy one of Charlies Monster Cookies while checking out!!! I would have posted pictures but lets be real... it doesn't last long enough for me to snap one!

I've been here many years ago! Probably over 10 years ago. I remember the food being good and I…read moreremember getting a bowl that wasn't on the main menu but posted on paper by the menu. It was pulled chicken bowl. Looks the menu changed a bit since I last visited. I built my own pulled chicken sandwich, it was just okay. They give you a ton of meat which is nice. I wish they had bbq sauce available at the tables if you dine or easy to grab more if needed. My mom got spicy wedges with her food. I unfortunately am not a fan of soggy food and the wedges were very soggy so I didn't care for that. Coleslaw wasn't my vibe either. I did get a banana cupcake to eat later. I ate it the next day and it was good! They have a decent size dining room to dine in.

He Said: Very solid Hmong-Thai-Laotian restaurant. I am…read morehappy that NE Twin Cities Metro area has more Asian food options. Their dining area has a decent amount of seating spots. Service is mostly self-serve. When I walked into the restaurant, I was immediately met with the smell of delicious meats being grilled. My youngest child actually said (after smelling the food), "Yummm, I like this place." There are a few tables and the place is well-lit. I thought the pho was okay, but the rest of the food was very good. Look at those Flinstone-sized ribs (see picture). Go and go hungry! Pros: Soup bar! Great staff BBQ meats smell and taste great Cons: There are other Hmong restaurants whose prices are a little cheaper than Rocky's.

Quite tasty and fast for takeout!…read more I especially enjoyed the papaya salad and drunken noodle, but those are usually my favorites. The various meats were executed well (mixed platter, rack of ribs) with good flavor. The ribs were especially smoky, but quite charred as a result The spice level was pretty inconsistent -- one of the ones at the lowest level was distinctly spicy while the one at the medium level was pretty mild. Worth a visit!

Great BBQ - 5 stars!…read more I stumbled across the Smokin' J's food truck in the parking lot of the new liquor store across from Bill's Superette in Ramsey, just north of Anoka. Of course, I had to check them out, especially since they specialize in meats! The first thing I really love about these folks is they didn't mind accommodating my low carbohydrate, carnivore eating style - no problem whatsoever. They didn't force me to purchase plant-based sides, which I really appreciate. I grabbed a Brisket Sandwich without the bun. I also ordered some ribs. But instead of the full dinner with sides, they let me order the ribs a la carte with sauce on the side. All of my food was very good. I recommend trying Smokin' J's if you love BBQ. The owners are very nice too. I had fun chatting with them. I'd go back again any time. Thumbs up! -Maxx

Early dinner reservation. Seated right away. Mildly noisy in restaurant and bar area but. It…read moreannoying. Great server, don't have her name but she was very good. Started with beverages and ordered an appetizer, the Burrata Crostini which was exceptional!! I had the Manhattan and my wife had the Old Fashioned and both were very nicely done. My wife ordered the chicken parmigiana which was very good and a huge portion. I ordered the Compart Duroc Pork Chop which was prepared perfectly medium rare with a side of asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Mmmm good. Creme brulee and one other dessert which were both very nicely prepared and very good! We will be back here again for dinner as well as beverages and apps.

Excellent staff across the board! Setting is very nice with…read morepatio already open or soon to be. Somewhat pricy for dinner, but is great. Limited Happy Hour menu has some good items and is a good way to test them out.

This restaurant has been my go to for quick meals. They're known for the express service. The line…read moreis set up like Chipotle, all the meats in the the beginning of the line with chopping blocks. Then the sides towards the cash register. There's booths to sit and dine if you choose.

Horrible food, decor and service. The counter help is excruciatingly slow responding to customers…read moreand preparing takeout orders. The "bbq" taste like meat boiled in water with bbq sauce. Lastly, the decor is dark and dreary. Looks like an asylum.

This review is for the food truck since the brick and mortar is now closed. First, I will say the…read morefood was fresh and the service was friendly. However, I didn't enjoy the food. Cost wise, it was actually quite affordable for a food truck and there's even an option for a big ol' bucket of lumpia for $36. The downside was that I didn't like them at all. They're sour, are they supposed to be sour? I've had other lumpia's before and they didn't taste like this. It tasted like the meat had gone off and soured and was used to make the lumpia but I honestly can't tell if that sour taste was intentional or not. The pork skewers could have been great, they just needed a hit of salt to bring out the flavor. The lechon, not a lot of flavor and the garlic fried rice also needed a bit more umph. The flan was okay and the pineapple drink was nice and pineappley but not for me.

When my work's Heritage Potluck became a thing, I immediately knew who I wanted to share with my…read moreco-workers, Ku Ma In, since they are my go-to for Filipino food cravings. Turon takes me back to when I was little, the dessert snack version of lumpia. Ku Ma In kicks the experience up some with adding jackfruit. Delivery order was convenient --FB Messaged Ku Ma In my plenty questions and place an order and immediately paid. Josie at Ku Ma In makes every thing super easy. Thank you Ku Ma In! #supportsmallbiz

These wing are incredibly addictive. Worth the the drive if you live outside Blaine. My new…read morefavorite at the moment.

I drove 45 minutes to get 18 wings for my family. Halfway home I looked in the bag and the chicken…read morewings were so small. They look like they came off a Cornish hen when I called and talked to the manager who was rude. I told him that the wings I received were really tiny and I live 45 minutes away so I was not willing to drive back that day. He told me that's weird because today we're selling our jumbo wings. There's no way in hell. Those wings were jumbo wings that shit look like hummingbird wings. He really seemed full of himself because there's no way he would not refund me but he gave me 50% off my next visit which I do not want to visit because if the wings are that small, how am I gonna feed my family not worth a trip I do have to say the flavor was good that's it.

I was going to the movies in roseville and found this spot on Google. Its hidden in that area but…read moreI'm glad i found it. They have their own parking lot and I walked right in. Looks like a cabin lodge on the inside to me. It's a brewery but no hard liquor. I ordered some wings and bacon lollipops. Both came out pretty quick and very hot. Staff was super friendly and chatted it up while I was at the bar alone. I will definitely be going back to try some more food items

Tried this restaurant with my family the other day and are a bit sad to say that we were not…read moreimpressed. The best part of our meal was the fun, dirty sodas. You sit at a table and order off your phone, and servers will bring your food and drinks out to you. Had no problem with that, it was a fairly easy process. Our servers were kind and I believe we talked to the owner for a bit who was attentive to all the tables! The food is the disappointing piece. I had the chicken rojo avocado tacos and they really lacked flavor. There was plenty of chicken in such a small tortilla, which made the taco fall apart as you ate. My sister ordered the pesto Mac and cheese with chicken and it was okay, but the chicken was not good. I didn't try the tenderloin bowl, but it seemed to have better reviews than my meal or my sisters from my family. I don't make my way out to Blaine often enough to try again, but I think this would be a better spot for pizzas and milkshakes.