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    Xi Top Barbeque

    3.7 (82 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Chinese
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Amy W.

    Had no complaints. Good skewers, good food and a variety of dishes to order from. Korean influence with classic northern China style bbq. Would come back and always choose the side with charcoal grill vs. electric.

    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... The charcoal grill bbq is my absolute favorite. Better if you speak mandarin. The stir fry vegetables are delicious and even got compliments from my Chinese parents which is really saying something. The beef was delicious. A good meal overall.

    Eggplant potato chili and beef skewers
    Michelle T.

    Finally found a charcoal place instead of a gas or electric skewer place. The flavors are great but the beef skewers were very small. The eggplant potato was definitely one of our favorite. We wish we were able to cook on the grill to control the temperature and when we want to eat it unfortunately we were not. Since they cooked everything for us one after another , we couldn't eat as quickly leaving some of the beef overcooked. However, we would do this again!

    Marinated beef
    Thomas L.

    Overall 4/5: Cool experience. Food was delicious. Service was good. Ambiance decent. Would I recommend coming? Yes to try it. Would I come back? Unfortunately not what I was looking for so no. I came here on a Friday afternoon with the GF after seeing reels of this place on social media advertising it as a restaurant skewer cart experience. It was an authentic experience but was very expensive for what it was. WARNING: this place is a la carte pricing and there is a $50 dollar minimum for BBQ (recommend coming with a larger party). I was disappointed because I came here for skewers but the selection was limited to 2 choices (beef or lamb skewer). You can also find the other meat cuts at other places for cheaper, even at AYCE places. Ambiance 4/5: Decent. A little dated appearing. Quiet which is good. Place was practically empty except one other party (that had a diner frequently hacking up a wet cough - kind of ruined the ambiance but I can't hold this against the restaurant). Service 4/5: No complaints. Laid back and friendly service. Food 5/5: Everything we got was delicious and fresh. Beverage was on the house rice tea. Wish there were more skewer options though. The dipping sauce was house-made but they added PEANUT sauce to it which I did not like. - Beef kebab 5/5: Delicious. Tasted like skewer cart with the cumin seasoning. - Lamb kebab 5/5: Same as beef kebab. - Marinated beef 5/5: It's good. Hard to go wrong with steak. - Sweet potato with sweet sauce 5/5: Interesting. It's sweet potato slices coated in melted table sugar. Sweet and crispy but felt too overindulgent towards the end of our meal. Portion was definitely too much for party of 2.

    Mia H.

    I came here for lunch one day and had a great time! This BBQ spot offers both Korean BBQ as well as Chinese skewers. On top of that, there are a variety of Korean and Chinese dishes that you can order on top of the BBQ, such as cold noodles. The staff here grill the meat for you as you eat it. We got a variety of the meats as well as skewers. For dishes, we got their Chinese style chicken gizzards and cartilage as well as their Korean-style cold noodles. Everything was delicious. The meats were tender and juicy. I loved how they used real charcoal to grill the meats, which added a smoky flavor. You were also provided sauce as well as Chinese-style BBQ seasoning to eat with the meats. The chicken gizzard and cartilage were full of flavor and a generous portion. And, the cold noodles were so refreshing and light. The meal ended with complimentary yogurt, which was perfect. Would definitely come back or recommend to anyone who can't decide between Chinese or Korean BBQ!

    Betty C.

    Went for dinner on a Wednesday night around 6 and got a table on the charcoal BBQ side of the restaurant. Someone stood by the table cooking most of the time. We had two types of beef and oysters as well as lamb skewers. Everyone got a plate of cumin spices and a bowl of fresh herbs and sesame sauce for dipping. There a few bon chons as well. We ordered a sautéed cabbage which was good with some spiciness. I needed more food so I ordered a bowl of rice, large shrimps for BBQ and a dish of pork kidneys. The kidneys came with peppers and onions and a slightly sweet soy flavored sauce. It was ok. The shrimps were difficult to peel after being grilled. Overall, a good experience. The tables were far apart enough to not hear other people talking.

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    Richard H.

    Authentic Shenyang (Northeastern China Region) Style BBQ approved. You just need to order what you want and your waiter/waitress will help you cook them. They use real charcoal to cook, but no charcoal or smokey smell would be on your clothes. Really love their beef items especially pairing with the dry seasoning and the dipping sauce. Very unique flavor with the sauce, nothing like your ordinary Korean BBQ. Highly recommend this place.

    Chau T.

    With my taste, I think it's just average, but my friends found it very delicious. If you have a chance, should try. The meat here is tender and not heavily marinated--mostly should dip it in sauce. I prefer dipping it in Korean soybean paste rather than the peanut/sesame sauce. What impressed me the most is that the server grills all the meat for you and are very patient, even though the charcoal fire is very hot. Overall, the food isn't anything particularly special to me.

    Rita L.

    My new favorite bbq spot in the area :) The food is pretty good! came here twice already and both times were good! They cook the meat for you and grill it at the table. The beef (rib fingers) is yummy, try the sweet potato with sweet sauce, it's fun pulling them up and dipping in water. Friendly staff and quick service! Could be a bit of wait if it's busy since they don't take reservations. (around 20-25 min)

    Amy C.

    PSA Come early if you would like to try this restaurant. My friends and I arrived 6pm on a Friday and wasn't seated an hour later. It is a very popular spot, there is two stores to each other the difference is that one is charcoal and the other is electric grill. The charcoal one is definitely worth the wait because the meats taste so much better. The staff is super attentive, and helpful. Some of the items on the menu unfortunately was sold out by the time we were seated. The meats was so fresh and flavorful and not to mention the dipping sauce! The dipping sauce goes so well with the meats as it enhances the flavors! I will definitely be returning! Also definitely get the cold noodles it was so rich and flavorful

    Lamb skewer, marinade beef, enoki mushrooms
    Jenny W.

    I've been here twice. They have two stores one has the grill on the table for bbq and the other store they just bring it out to you. Menu is the same. I definitely recommend the one where the grill is on the table but there is a longer wait if you come during dinner rush! The lamb skewers were delish! Also got the marinade beef and that was ok too. There is a shredded potato cold dish that I loved and also the sweet potato with sweet sauce was sooo good. The sweet potato is more like dessert-ish but best served hot! I'm drooling just thinking about it! Highly recommend and will definitely be going back!

    Shredded Potato, Century Egg with Tofu
    Michelle Z.

    Yummy! This place is so good, and the staff was so kind to us. For a group of 5 people, we all left full and the total was only around $160. I believe there's a cash discount as well. We came too late so the skewers were sold out, but we got two types of grilled beef and squid. For appetizers, we had the stir fried green beans, shredded potato, and century egg with tofu. Everything was so good! I generally love the shredded potato dish, and they did it really well here! The beef was also super tender and flavorful. You can dip it in their dry rub seasoning as well. The ladies working were very accommodating (maybe because we spoke Chinese?) and offered us free beverages as well. Overall, I highly recommend this spot for Chinese barbeque!

    Naixin C.

    This is legitimately the best Chinese bbq place in Flushing. They have consistent good quality with a fair price. The other Korean bbq place with charcoal usually is $10 more per meat. I think 2-3 orders for two people is more than enough. We ordered 5 and ended up taking half home. I strongly recommend Q1, Q2 and Q5. The beef skewers are good too. They never give you overly fatty pieces and the meat is not too lean to a point where it's stuck in your teeth. The sweet sour pork is good too (I prefer糖醋里脊 over 锅包肉, but it might be that I like ketchup more). Gopchang is also good because it's not dry. Their service is good too, but I have to admit on some days it's better than the others. This time the service is phenomenal- the server cooked our meat perfectly and even apologized for slightly burning one piece (I've been to too many places where they just really don't care). Overall, it's a great place to go with your family or friends. You can never go wrong with great meat and cold beer!

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    Food is very delicious. But there's one thing let me down was seems like they trying to let us finish ASAP and then leave quickly

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