After two desserts, it was time for something savory again. XiLe BBQ 洗了烧烤 is a vendor that's located on the corner of 138th St and 39th Ave, known for their Northwestern Chinese-style skewers. There are at least 15 different skewer options, along with other fun fried snacks and vegetables. The skewers are grilled over charcoal, and the smoke was so prominent that we had to stand 10-15 feet away to avoid it. We knew it was going to be worth it. We got a couple of each chicken gizzard, lamb kebab, chicken heart, beef kebab, and pork belly ($2 each), listed in the order of my personal favorites. I loved the crunch of the chicken gizzard the most and honestly could have eaten at least five of them myself. The lamb kebab wasn't too gamey, and the cumin seasoning was perfection. The other three kebabs were flavorful, but weren't quite as memorable. Overall, the skewers had an intensely charred, smoky flavor that's hard to replicate without a charcoal grill. This was easily one of my favorite stalls out of everything we tried this past Sunday afternoon! 8/16/2026 Flushing Food Crawl #6 of 11 read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

The XiLe BBQ cart, aka Xinjiang BBQ Cart, had been on my list forever - I always seemed to miss them, but I finally found them serving up skewers on a weekend! They have various protein kebabs as well as fried items. We went for a Lamb Kebab and a Beef Kebab, and you can request it to be 'regular' or 'spicy' (we opted for the latter); these skewers are grilled-to-order, so they come piping hot! There were a few fatty pieces here and there, but overall, both were juicy and a nice little snack. Staff were super friendly! Bring cash to make it easier. +skewers +friendly staff read more

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Loveeddd the perfectly spiced lamb skewers the best from this cart! Made to order, so always crispy and hot! read more

Had already walked around and ate at so many places but when an Asian BBQ stand is in front of you with people waiting around, then you have to try it! Sorry for the run on sentence. My mouth is watering from looking at picture of my food. We saw some girl getting like 20-30 skewers! I just wanted two to try since we just ate, but I wish I got more. Such a tasty bite on a stick lol. Love food carts that serve delicious food! read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - So good! - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

Very good price compared to other carts and equally as good spices they use. Meat quality is also very good. Will swing by here anytime im in flushing for a snack read more

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Keepin it real out here in Flushing Queens Crossing It's hard for a skewer cart that serves fire food to not get a 5 star. Can't vouch anything beyond the food itself cause it's literally a cart itself. The grilling, the spices, such an affordable luxury to have, whether its on a cold winter day or a hot summer night, it hits the spot every time. read more

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16 bucks for 8 skewers! Got lamb, chicken gizzards and beef - all my skewers were ready within ten minutes and I was happy to find that there was minimal gristle and mostly meat on each skewer! Would recommend trying this place! read more

Wooooow! Never crave for skewers before in my life. Bieber said never say never. Someone said these skewers are better than any expensive steak. Couldn't agree more! We only sampled the chicken, beef, and lamb. All spiced up. We waited about 15 mins for them. I realized people placed a big order and come back after a bit of shopping. What a pro move. I never regret anything in my life. I regret not ordering more! The skewers were godly! I can't describe it but one bite can take you to heaven. Super flavorful! So glad to have tapped into this xinjiang bbq game. Can't wait to come back for more!! read more

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I FOLLOWED THE SMOKE Y'ALL My friend let me try their fishball skewers and ever since I've been on the hunt for this place to come try out their other kebabs. After days of hunting for it, we finally found it and 3 skewers later, I am delighted. I should've gotten more. Their lamb one is really good too. There's barely any meat on it but it sure has flavor. Want to try their other stuff too read more

Skewers are such a childhood snack for me; whenever the Chinese New Year Festival came about, I would think about how much BBQ Chicken Skewers could I eat in a night. But with inflation, it wasn't really worth getting even one skewer for the night.... Stumbling on this cart in New York was such a dream because the prices were so reasonable and the vast variety they had was crazy! If we didn't have other meal plans for the day, I would of tried one of everything! The true winner of the skewers was defintely the lamb! All the reviews said that even if you don't like lamb, you would love theirs and I could see why. The gaminess was not prominent whatsoever and my friend who does not care for lamb wanted more! I really wished I could of bought back a dozen sticks back home for my friends who hate lamb just to see their reactions as well -sigh- why is New York so far from Hawaii... read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Lamb is so bomb!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Wooow. I spontaneously stopped here and it was so worth it. Squid Skewer: 5/5 - Had the perfect texture and amount of spice (it's on the spicy side for sure) Lamb Skewer: 5/5 - Perfectly seasoned as well We approached the line and soon after someone asked us for our order. Unfortunately we were behind some large orders so even though we only ordered two skewers (We wanted to just try it out first) we waited maybe 20 minutes for it to be done. Not really an ideal wait time for two sticks so we started to get a bit skeptical. However after the first bite we knew it was worth it, and we wish we'd ordered more. The line got too long so we left, however we're definitely coming back to get more and try other skewers too. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Lamb Skewer + Squid Skewer - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Loved the lamb and chicken heart skewers here but really did not like the beef tendon. Lamb and chicken heart were so perfectly smokey and juicy, I believe it was $1.75 each (cash only). But beef tendon was v different from beef tendon skewers I've had at other Chinese bbq places - it was really tough and stringy, couldn't chew it at all and was overloaded with sauce. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

So good that we came to this cart twice in one day. This is a little street cart with skewers. Cash only and you could run your wallet dry if you came here for a full meal, but what a tasty treat. I tried the squid which was alright, but the real seller was the lamb skewer. The fattiness of the lamb with the smokiness and flavor is delicious. It felt very indulgent and we were left wanting more each time. They are pretty popular and there is always a short line. Expect to wait a little while while your food cooks. read more

Cheap ($1.75), fast and delish. They used real charcoal to get that smokey texture & flavor. The chicken was moist & tender, the lamb was slightly over cooked so it was more tough, thankfully there were enough fatty parts to keep it juicy. Its located right in front of the Paris Baguette in the Queens Crossing. We still prefer the bbq cart at prince/Roosevelt a bit more as the lamb was fattier & juicier for 25 cents less. read more

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This place is bomb. We come here every time we visit Flushing because the skewers are just so good. Prices are very reasonable (~$2/skewer), they're grilled-to-order, and you can choose between spicy and non-spicy options. We usually order the lamb skewers and ask for them spicy - they're always perfectly seasoned and hot off the grill. Heaven! read more

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The price isn't as cheap as it used to be... I still remember the good days where it cost only $1 per lamb skewer. However, this is still the best tasting lamb skewer to date and I wouldn't get my lamb skewers anywhere else! read more

This is my new to go snack place, the cart is located across from Paris Baguette Bakery.my fave are chicken and beef tendon. The meats cook right, they trimmed the burn side. You can order spicy or regular. Waiting time is okay because I came on Saturday afternoon. Definitely will order again. read more

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Sometimes the simplest of foods, when done right, are truly the best. Xinjiang BBQ cart does bbq right and if you are blessed to come across the dude who makes them, do yourself a favor and drop by to get yourself some. Even after being full of eating all around Flushing, I couldn't resist helping myself to a skewer once I smelled the well-seasoned meat over a flaming charcoal grill. There seems to be several bbq options, but I just went with the lamb. And within a few quick minutes, he gets them out to you and can make it spicier upon request. Yes, some of the pieces of meat were pretty fatty, but I'm not going to pretend like I didn't enjoy it because I did haha. At $1.50 per skewer, I'll definitely be back to treat myself to some more Xinjiang BBQ. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Lamb - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

as others have mentioned, this bbq cart is actually located across from the paris baguette. the skewers here are delicious - the barbeque coating is just so good and savory and cumin-y. the lamb and beef skewers were both perfectly cooked too. at $2 a pop these are the perfect street eat as you're wandering around flushing. read more

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This cart is a staple in the Flushing neighborhood. There's plenty of food carts that do the same thing, but this one is just in the center of it all. I remember always coming here in my youth with my family and enjoying a couple of chicken and lamb skewers. The meat is always cooked very nicely as the guy knows what hes doing, but the price is definitely higher than it used to be back then, nothing we can do about inflation though. read more

THE BEST PLACE TO GET SKEWERS IN FLUSHING. This place definitely sits at the top. The smokiness elevates the flavor and after all these years, I'm surprised that they kept the prices so low. Definitely check this place out, especially since it's open late at night. read more

The map pin isn't super accurate so to find the cart, spot the smoke! The skewers had great flavor, but the lamb was a bit rough when we had it. The chicken was super tender. Would definitely come back to try the lamb again. Would also love to try the skewered bun. read more

Two words: cheap (less than $2) and delicious! The yelp map doesn't work and it's actually in front of the paris baguette in flushing but you'll be able to find it by smell and a crowd of people with scewers. The owners don't speak english but pointing worked pretty easily! Definitely get the lamb skewers and the squid!chicken gizzard was not bad either. Don't be afraid to get 5 per person because you will end up back in line after one. There is usually about 10~15 mins wait but it moves fast and is worth it. Will come back to flushing just for this! read more

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Delicious bbq with a fair price. Waits can be really long if you are coming right when they setup, but still worth it. Meats are juicy and delicious. There are 4-5 carts in the area that sell something similar so if you want to go specifically to this place, compare the signs and menus. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - a person holding a skewer of meat - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

The smell is immaculate and the seasoning on the food is on point. I got the lamb and squid, and it was extremely flavorful. To get there, don't use the yelp map. Type in Paris baguette into maps, and it's across the street to the side of the store (not in front of the store). It's next to a large parking lot. I highly recommend visiting for a quick snack or meal, and I will be back. read more

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The aroma of the BBQ meats attracts like Pied Piper! So flavorful and juicy, especially with cumin and Chinese spices! Amazing!! read more

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I think there is more than one cart because we went to the wrong place the first time. It was around a 30 minutes wait when we went because there were quite a lot of people ordering. Lamb is my favorite so far out of all the ones I've tried. read more

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I wrote a song about how to introduce your gf, sister, mother or Great Aunt to Xinjiang BBQ. It's not ripped off from SNL. I promise. Hey girl I got somethin' real important to give you So just sit down and listen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABrSYqiqvzc See I'm wise enough to know when meat needs eatin' (yeah) And I got just the stick, to show ya that you are worth at least $1.25 to me To all the fellas out there with ladies to impress It's easy to do just follow these steps 1: Cut a hole in your meat 2: Put your meat on that stick 3: Let her chew on the meat And that's the way you do it It's my meat on a stick... my meat on a stick babe It's my meat on a stick, my meat on a stick girl What to get: Get the Lamb Skewer. That's the kind of meat on a stick everyone wants to taste. Ask for it "their way" (this is not BK. Thank heavens). What else: Anything on a stick except Sausage. Anything else: You mess with the bull, you get the meat on a stick. I heard a ruckus. How to improve: They tend to have some pretty awful service (depends who is serving), some very aggressive competitive customers (depends who is waiting), and some of the longest wait times imaginable for a Queens street meat cart (depends on the day). So bear these things in mind if you're in a hurry or you're sensitive to being called a bedwetter. "Meat On A Stick" is a scary concept to those males who value their intimate regions, and if you didn't already realize it, I do. But I suppose if my meat ever ended up on a stick, then I could always apply to become a girl, which in itself is kind of a fun idea. I've been told I'd be a good girl. Or a bad girl, or something. But I'm digressing. If I were a girl I'd do a lot of things differently, but one thing I would do the same would be to frequently get up to Flushing, and put as many of these infamous Western Chinese meat skewers in my mouth as possible. From Xinjiang, I mean. What did you think I meant? Just a quickie today (that's what he said). My brother was in NYC a year ago and he was all "I want to get those meats on a stick from the Asian places that I saw on TV!" He's from England, what can I say. So I took him down to Flushing and we tried a few different "meat on a stick for a dollar" places and honestly, none of them blew him away. Then *long after* he was gone, I did some research and read the reviews and found that this cart is *the* cart that everyone loves. So in the Spring when I was back in Flushing, I came here. And oh my goodness, you Yelpers are all absolutely right! This is *the* cart. There may be some other good $1 meat on a stick carts in Flushing, but none are better, and in fact most are inferior. I've been here about 27 times since. If you've been indulging in lust, and you're hungry, then I recommend Xinjiang, which means "Sin-change". As in, change your sin from lust to gluttony, and pig out (so to speak) on these bbq meat sticks for $1.25 each. Yes, I said $1.25 each. Yes, this is NYC. Yes I know. Shh. What meats to get? - The lamb is amazing, try it - The chicken is really good - The beef is good - I don't do the quail but it's original - Completely skip the sausage, trust me My shin keeps attacking people's faces. I don't want to get in trouble, so maybe in future I should keep my "shin-chained". The meat here is so well-marinaded, so sautéed, so succulent, so juicy. The sauce they squirt all over it, contrary to popular belief, is not their "man sauce", although I'm sure that would be excellent too (and salty). It's some kind of crazy concoction and it really works. Always get the sauce all over it. That's what she said. They don't sell slim jims here. If they did it'd be the "Slimjim Cart", not the "Xinjiang Cart." OK that was a stretch. There's no need to go on and on about these skewers. Yes, they used to be a dollar, and yes they're $1.25 now. Who cares. It's $1.25. This is NYC. You cannot even imagine a better deal than that. Sure, it'll take 4 or 5 of these sticks to fill you up, but you just paid $6 with no tax for an enormous amount of delicious BBQ meat, and a variety, at that. I have a long chin. That's why they were thinking of renaming this cart "Chin-hang Cart" as soon as they saw me. Fun. So if you want to try meat on a stick for a dollar, you have to come to this cart. It's that simple. Trust me. I found out the hard way. The very hard way. Which was fun. Thanks Roger. But yes. The meat on a stick. Then you can judge all other meat on a stick carts against the gold standard. I wanted to play a game of Jenga with the owners of this cart. They were up for it but then I couldn't find my Jenga in the trunk of my car. Has anyone "Seen-Jenga"? (Xinjiang). And I kept looking for the Xinjixxang Cart or the Xinjianxxg Cart. Then I found out, to my shock, that there is no "X in jiang." Since there is no "x in jiang", I guess we all need to go to xinjiang and enjoy the amazing meat on a stick. It's my meat on a stick, girl. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - When I look back upon my life it's always with a sense of Shame I've always been the one to blame. It's a Xin. - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

For a 1.75$ this place was awesome. I loved this little food cart . I would definitely come back to it. I just found it so delicious and filling. I would definitely consider this place authentic chinese Equivalent to Japanese Yaki Tori (?). I got their lam, beef and chicken and they were all soo good. They do move around so make sure you call them and ask them where they are (if you aren't from town and are visiting queens best hiden jewel: flushing). read more

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One of the BEST skewer carts in the downtown Flushing area! I love the spicy seasoning they use, it makes the meats extremely flavorful. Portions are decently sizes and of actual meat, not fat. Prices are great as well. When compared to other carts, this cart is probably about $0.25-0.50 cheaper - that's a lot when you're getting 10+ skewers at a time. Only wish they were open til late at night like the old days. read more

If you plan on doing a Flushing food crawl, this stand serving up skewers is a must. This man serves them up either seasoned with his cumin Xinjiang season mix, and the addition of chili powder for those who like spicy. There's something for everyone here- beef, chicken, lamb, quail, tofu, gizzards,tendon, and more. Cheap, tasty, and worth the visit, the best thing to do is devour them hot off the grill, savor the flavors, and move on to your next food destination, because there's a lot of cool restaurants to check out here. ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 4 read more

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Great price for great flavors! Each skewer costs about $1.50 per skewer. Meat was incredibly tender and flavorful! Cumin and red chili powder adds a whole depth of flavor and texture. Only complaint is probably there was a little too much fatty meat on it, and the skewer seems smaller compared to Fat Ni read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Skewers galore - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Love the bbq here, ordered chicken, beef, beef tendon, lamb tendon, squid and lamb kidney here, my favorite is the lamb kidney, chicken tastes good too, the rest isn't as good as those two though, but still good. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

If you're ever in Flushing, you have to come here and try their skewers! They are amazing hot off the grill. I would stand and eat here all day if I could. read more

"WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!" "COME ON! I DON'T HAVE THE WHOLE DAY JUST FOR YOU, YOU KNOW!" "DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO EAT ALREADY! THE OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE WAITING, DAMN IT!"[1] Yells the man behind the cart. To a 7 year old little Chinese girl. The girl is standing alongside the cart, holding tight a $1 dollar bill in her right hand. She's looking at the offerings (chicken, beef, and lamb kebabs, at $1 apiece). She can't decide, and she is frowning. Totally unfazed by the man and his yelling. She's keeping her cool, this little girl. Unlike the man behind the cart. Delicious kebabs for a bargain price[2]. I tried both lamb and beef. The meat is just slightly charred, but still tender and juicy inside, nicely seasoned and sprinkled with chili powder. I particularly liked the lamb: very fatty, almost sweet. Perfect place for a pre/post-dinner snack while in Flushing. --------------------------------------------------- [1] Translation from Mandarin gracefully provided by Vivian H. [2] Although all food carts in Flushing sell similar kebabs for the same price. read more

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Eating here somehow takes me back to my travels to Xinjiang, where street side kebabs are also available for 1 dollar. One Chinese dollar (renminbi) that is. Though the Flushing version is a semi-paltry substitute than the ones I had initially tried, it still serves as one very tempting late night snack and is an easy pick for some of the best cheap eats ever. Be it lamb, beef, or chicken, all meats here are decent. Slowly grilled along a row of coals, the smokey carcinogen flavors create a nice texture for these meats resulting in lots of juicy tender bits that are never too tough to chew. My favorite happens to be the lamb, a decadent piece of protein on a stick, one that embodies more flavor than the $1 would suggest, and is even better with a little chili pepper for the palate kick. Back in actual Xinjiang, it's a desert. My time in west China was a hot oasis where 110 degrees Fahrenheit was the norm and eating "chaun(r)" (kebab) was practically a past time. These last few winters in Flushing, where it's often cold and quiet, make eating this Chinese kebab a warm and satisfying experience. read more

So right after a very filling lunch, I was walking around just being a tourist and then I run into this cart that had delicious aroma coming from it .. then I saw some people eating some skewers .. then I saw a group buying like 20 pieces of skewers. But I was so full .. but it smelled so good. And I succumbed to it. I ordered one lamb skewer to try. I'll tell ya. I fell in love. The flavors of the meat and the seasoning were amazing. It had just enough seasoning and just enough spice. They offer it to you regular or spicy and being a spicy eater, I chose spicy. NO REGRETS whatsoever. The lamb was a good combination of meat and fat. It was tender and juicy -- pretty much melted in my mouth. Oh god, I wanted MORE. It was one of those types of things where you can just keep eating and eating and eating and eating. You have GOT to give this a try. If you don't like lamb, it's OKAY because they either have other meats or you can give the lamb a try. I can't imagine the other meats being as delicious as lamb. I think lamb would be the best with the type of seasoning they used. I'm so sad that I don't live in NY because I would go to this cart daily. I haven't found a SINGLE place who's skewers would match theirs. I've even gone to 3 different types of skewer places in SoCal and no go! Other places just can't season as well as this Xinjiang BBQ Cart can!!! Also, they may change their location. I told my boyfriend about this cart but when he tried finding it the next day, they were not in the same location sooo yeah.. DO IT. TRY IT. LOVE IT. read more

Xinjiang BBQ Cart - Barbeque Near Me - Flushing, New York

Drawn like a moth to light, my cousin and I ended up at the Xinjiang BBQ cart within 30 minutes of my landing at La Guardia. How could you resist the 5 star Yelp rating for sizzling skewers of meat? As we meandered our way through Chinatown, I started wondering "where are the wonderful aromas I heard about?!" As we rounded the corner, Xinjiang BBQ Cart in sight, we got our answer. Two of NYC's finest health and safety inspectors were interrogating our Xinjiang BBQ man. We watched anxiously as they picked through his setup for health and food safety violations. My cousin stepped in to help with interpreting their questions for the cart owner. How long has the meat been here? How was it store prior to be placed in the cart? And all I could think of was, when am I going to get my barbequed meats, people?! After 20 minutes of waiting, our prospects were looking dim. The inspectors continued on with their work and we were running out of time on our parking meter. My cousin dashed off to move the car and I continued on with the play by play from the cart. "Yeah, it looks like the inspectors are done, I think"... "Oh, he's putting on his grilling sleeves and gloves, maybe just a little longer" And suddenly the inspectors were done, questions satisfied and the Xinjiang BBQ guy was good to go. Skewers of meat were slapped over the bed of coals, now we were cooking with gas! I got my order in for 10 kabobs of beef, chicken and lamb. The meat gets a sprinkle of cayenne and cumin which give them a bit of a kick. Within minutes they were wrapped up in foil and my cousin and I were chowing them down in the car. Spicy, tasty and filling, those kebabs were certainly worth the 40 minute wait. Let's just hope the next time we stop by, we can do without the food safety po po slowing us down from our delicious, meat on a stick! read more

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There are street-meat carts and then there is the Xinjiang BBQ Cart. I find it difficult to articulate just how tasty the chicken or lamb sticks actually are, and my mouth is actually watering as I write this review. Just go. Find it. Ask for whichever type of meat your desire. Ask for it to be "Spicy". Pay $1 per. Wait. Eat. Repeat. read more

Delicious street snack on a cold winter day! Made an impromptu visit as I was getting my mini egg cakes, these guys were set up next to that cart. Good variety of meats, they also have less common items like gizzard too. We ended up grabbing a lamb skewer and a squid skewer. The lamb was very juicy (mostly because it was fatty), flavoursome and well-seasoned. Some people said it was awkward eating it as it would stick to the wooden skewer but I didn't have this problem. At a dollar and some change, it was money well spent. My husband had the squid. Though I love seafood, I didn't particularly like the squid, I felt the spice mix used on it didn't work. With seafood, basic is best, it has its natural flavours from the ocean so a light sprinkle of salt and pepper with a touch of lemon would have worked wonders. In saying this, the squid itself seemed to be good quality and well cooked (squid is super easy to overcook) so they've done well in that respect. The skewers won't fill an empty stomach but if you're feeling peckish and want a snack, definitely worth the money. Even if you're not hungry, you will be after being seduced by the aromas coming from the cart ;) read more

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