Inflation ruined this place. Quality went down, basically everything has no flavor. Is crispy roasted pork still crispy, yes but that's the only thing good about it. Meat is bland, they didn't marinated at all. Luckily for them that there are only two Chinese bbq in metro Detroit otherwise they would close already. Pork is about $12/lb read more

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This is located in a shopping plaza next to the Chinese grocery store. Authentic Chinese BBQ. They do cash only transactions, so be prepared. They have roasted pork, chicken, duck and other meats. The service is friendly, but their English isn't the best. Come in speaking Cantonese and Mandarin and you'll score a lot better in asking for exactly what you want. The place is brightly lit and looks pretty clean. We picked up the bbq pork and pig ears. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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Got some roast pig and it was so tasty! The skin was so crispy!! Service was quick. Cash only. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - ows a close up of a plate of food - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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If you are craving for good Chinese food in this area, definitely check out Zhangs BBQ! We did take out, and they only accept cash. Ordered the crispy pork and roasted duck. I would imagine that eating while everything's hot would be so much better, but the pork was a little dry with skins that weren't crispy; however, the duck even when cold was delicious. Usually the ducks I've had in Chinese BBQ can be very salty, but this one was a good balance of sweet savory combination. It was tender and fatty, and the skin has a good flavor to it too. Definitely would recommend the roasted duck. read more

This was some of the worst roast pork I've ever tasted. The skin wasn't crispy, the meat was dry, and the fat was gelatinous. I threw most of it away. They should be embarrassed to sell such low quality meat. For crunchy pork go to Edamame Sushi in the same John R Square Plaza for its lechon plate. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Awful Roast Pork - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Came all the way out to Detroit for Zhang BBQ. Was it a bit disappointed to be honest. I tried the bbq pork and the roast pork. The cuts that I got were on the skinnier side, so they didn't hit the spot. The skin on the pork also wasn't crispy. The staff were nice though. I would give them another try when I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Looks a little intimidating for the uninitiated, but everyone is friendly. Specialist in meat - to the point that don't really serve anything else. They do Peiking-style duck, roast pork (like they cut off bits from a whole marinated pig on a spit), and bbq pork (Char siu). There is no place to sit - take-away only. This more like a butcher that sells prepared meats than a restaurant. Like you might purchase a pound of bbq pork to take home, add to some rice and stirfried veggies, and serve for 4. That all said...delicious! Excellent way to snag the main components of a meal on the way home. read more

I've never just walked into a market and ordered duck and then watch them slice it so I was definitely anticipating this meal. I ordered the half roasted duck. Too bad it was too salty and oily. I was able to pick out a few pieces and eat those. Such a waste and disappointment. read more

Amazing. I have been scouting out this place for years and finally stopped in. Everything I hoped it would be. Got half a roasted duck for $17.70 . Tons of food. I have ordered half duck before from local places and have never received this much food. Also mostly meat not just bones. Went in at 6 pm and they still had pork . Did not try the pork but will next time for sure! Very delicious and a great value . Wished I lived closer because it hard to find a good BBQ-only place. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Roast duck (partially eaten) $17.70 - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

Crispy pork, duck, char siu, and octopus- my family and I get it all from here! Affordable and delicious- the best combo ever! read more

I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before. We've been coming here for over 10 years. The main roaster (pit master ?) changed during this time, but I'm still loving the roast pork, and the occasional cuttlefish. I saw someone's post about Peking duck... Yo, you got your Chinese people mixed up. This is southern/Hong Kong/American Chinatown style BBQ. You know how people get crazy when you confuse American styles of barbecue? Right? Get out of here! If you got beef with their English, guess what, they understand you. Chill out. Also, they're taking covid-19 seriously. Counter dividers for employees, only one customer at a time, and the pork is as good as I remember! Hit them up when you go to Taipan bakery, and be prepared for all the meats. ---- Okay, one last thing. I got a whole roasted pig from them for my wedding shower several years ago. Around 300 bucks. If you throw down like that, you can tell them to keep the head and the feet. If you know someone from the old country (insert the name of any old country around the world), they may be really delighted to receive them. read more

This place is awesome. It's a Chinese bbq with takeout only. Super simple. They have roast duck, roast pork, steamed chicken, barbecue pork all hanging in the window. And the accompanying sauces for each. Everything is fresh. All the meats are cooked to perfection. They sell by the half pound & pound. The duck & chicken they sell by half or whole. It's delicious! Definitely recommended! read more

Legit! Came here with my sister to pick up some Asian BBQ to have dinner with my parents and I must say that this place hits the mark. We got 1lb of BBQ roast pork, 1lb of BBQ grilled pork, and 1 whole duck. Plenty of food and plenty delicious. I think the best time to get these items is when they are just open as the BBQ is made fresh for the day. Comparable to what I had in NY and CA. Give this place a try if you are in for some Asian BBQ. REMINDER...CASH ONLY business. read more

People recommended this place to me so I finally decided to give it a try. The bbq pork - The meat is too dry. Price is reasonable. Roast duck - too much oil and too salty. Doesn't worth the price. Won't come back. read more

This place smells like heaven. So, you walk in and you see some ducks hanging by their necks with their heads still attached and their feet (or the feet of their cousins) simmering below. I suppose this may not sound appetitzing, but it is. The crispy delicious duck skin, underneath a layer of fat, served with duck drippings. Enough to put you into a duck coma. But the pig... my first love. The neon red is probably a warning color "DO NOT EAT" but it smells so good -- how could you not? They give it to you with a small container of soy sauce to cut the sweetness. This place probably shouldn't pass a health inspection. The meats are not refrigerated or hot. But honestly, I don't care. I'll die for this stuff. If this was my last meal before hemorrhaging my insides out, I'm totally OK with that. This is what you do: Go in, order 1/2 of a duck, 1 pound of bright red barbecued pork. The total should be roughly $17. The man will chop it up into bits for you and pack it up. You pay CASH. You walk out, and not so secretly stuff yourself in the car with these goodies. This is enough for 2 people with leftovers. They have other things like chickens, stewed feet, tripe, duck innards (?) and pig ears. -1 star for no seating and the fact I'll probably end up paying for this adventure later *CASH ONLY* PS - on the sign it says Zhang's BBQ on the street side sign it says Cheung's BBQ -- let's just say go towards the thing that says BBQ. read more

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I have been coming back to Zhang barbecue for many years now, primarily for the duck. I saw some of the reviews saying they didn't like it. Sounds to me like it's a personal preference- , but I have had duck from different places and this is truly great. I like the precautions they take with Covid, which makes me feel better. Just try to get there early if you want duck, they do sell out if you go too late in the day! read more

How does China Bar-B-Que compare to other asian BBQ's, they fell short. The glass case, hanging duck, pig intestines, and bbq pork, are all present to give you the full effect, but it still has to deliver on flavor. I tried the bbq pork and it really didn't compare to other asian bbq places. The pork was dry and lacked the strong bbq flavor usually present. Maybe I caught it on an off day and I'll have to try it again to see if they deliver the same uneventful, dry, and disappointing bbq pork. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Duck and pork - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

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If you have never been to a Chinese BBQ place before, do not judge this book by it's cover! When you walk into this little gem, all you see are various types of meat hanging behind glass - many still whole and intact. You walk up to the small counter and order your meat by the pound. The pork is good, but the duck is really where I think they stand out. Depending on what you order (for example the whole roast pork) you can specify if you would like with or without fat. Then take your meat home and enjoy! I don't know if I've ever seen a place like this outside of a major city before, so this is another find that gets a bump in the stars because in this area it is best you can get. Definitely come try it out, it is well worth it and you won't be disappointed. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Whole roasts pork - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

This place sucks, no one speaks a lick of understandable English and the food is as cold as a witches titty. Taste very generic, the sauce for the pork is disgusting and I'm pretty sure all they did was chop up the undesirable portions of duck when I ordered a whole duck. Every piece of duck I tried to eat was at least 40% joint bone let's just say I'm sure ducks don't have 8 legs. Needless to say if you were watching a cooking show about Peking duck DON'T make my mistake. It will ruin Peking duck. read more

Being from LA and having moved to Michigan two years ago, this is the best place I've had so far for roast duck and pork (the one with the crispy skin). Growing up in LA's 626 area, I've always had roast duck and roast pork at least once a month and this is as good as it gets whenever I'm craving the flavors from home. Their cha siu (marinated BBQ pork with the red color) isn't as tender or as flavorful in comparison to the BBQ restaurants in LA but it's still good. Poultry is bought in halves or whole. BBQ pork roast pork is sold by the pound. You can indicate your preference for fatty or lean meat. They have pictures of combination plates that come with vegetables and rice with your choice of meat, but I was told those are no longer sold. Which is a shame because I would certainly want to buy some rice and vegetables on the side. Disclaimer - this is a cash only place read more

Four stars for the pork, two for the duck. BBQ Pork: I don't know why it's read, but it works. Whatever marinated is on there gives a tangy sweetness to the bbq. Served with hoisin as a dipping sauce. I ate a bunch of it right out of the box, and the rest I incorporated into some garlic friend rice. Duck: Was not happy because it was almost nothing but bones. Don't know if I got the marathon runner in the duck world but it was pretty much a bag two bites of meat. read more

Zhang Bar-B-Que - Box o bbq roast pork! Added to fried rice for a yummy meal. - Chinese Near Me - Madison Heights, Michigan

I usually come here a few times every quarter and more when the weather is good. I live about 30 mins away and it is normally worth the drive for crispy roasted pork. However today I had an odd experience, the roasted pork I ordered was cold and had the rib bones still in it and they WEIGHT it with the bones which means I paid for that. There were bone fragments in nearly ever bite-yuk! I was really disappointed. Not certain what to say so I don't get bone fragments in my meat next time. This is expensive enough without paying for something I can't eat and since that has never happened before I am not sure why it happened. read more

CASH ONLY! This is a pretty small store and meant to be a to-go sort of place. My boyfriend and I always come here when we are craving roasted duck. The duck is mostly full of skin & bones. However, we still love how the duck is roasted. We usually order 1/2 a pound of duck. This will last us for at least a meal or two. It also comes with a delicious dipping sauce. Next time, I will try their crispy pork & BBQ roast pork. This is not the best Chinese BBQ I have had, but far from being the worst. read more

I really love the roast duck here. I will be back for sure. They're fresh and juicy. I will give 5 stars for zhang bbq for sure

My husband and I ventured over to China B-B-Que for a new experience. I consider myself a very good judge of Japanese food having lived there, but Chinese BBQ, I couldn't tell you the first thing about it. When we pulled up my husband's first question was "You did read reviews on this place right?" His question was well warranted, the blinds were pulled and there was no sign of life inside. Once we walked in I wanted to start clapping with glee. We ordered duck and BBQ pork. The lady working plucked a duck right off a skewer for us and started chopping away. We were soon joined by an elderly Chinese couple who just stared at us a while, until they finally asked what was on their minds: "How did you two find out about this place?" I tried to explain Yelp, but they were slightly confused. We then chatted with the couple and the women working a while about Hong Kong and our experiences in Japan. Extricating ourselves from our suddenly chatty new friends took longer than expected, however we left with some awesome food! The pork was supper yummy, my hubby added some sriracha to it to spice it up a bit. I was slightly surprised at how sweet the BBQ sauce was. The duck was nice and juicy, but I liked the pork better. But we will definitely be back. Little warning, if you do not like thinking about what you are eating this place will make you super-squeamish. The entire way back my hubby and I started planning how we were going to get our hippy friends into China B-B-Que so they can see what they eat before they eat it! Ignorance is not possible eating here. Also, bring cash, it is the only thing they accept. read more

Being from NY and having eaten Chinese BBQ my entire life, Zhang's BBQ definitely holds up. Is it the best Chinese BBQ I have ever had? No, but it is the best one that I have eaten at during my time in Michigan. I have tried their roast duck, roast pork, and bbq pork. All are solid and I recommend them all. For their duck, the smallest quantity they sell is half of a duck which sounds like a lot but ducks don't have that much meat unlike chicken. Last time I checked, it was about $10 for half of a duck. Here is a tip. For the roast pork and bbq pork, if you have a preference on lean meat, you can tell them. I always do and they are always nice to cater to that. However, slightly fatty tastes the best but this is when I am watching what I eat. Another tip. Definitely bring cash. But if you need to hit up an ATM, Chase isn't far. And another tip. Stop by Tai Pan bakery a few doors down while you are at it. Super affordable and authentic Chinese baked goods! read more

I tried this place on the recommendation of Dea A and Brian N last week and came away sasimified. I had a half a duck, half pound of bbq pork and the steamed pig! The pig was the best of the bunch! It had a crunchy outer crust with a small layer of fat under it and it was sinful. 2 stars for the character, one star for the kindness (offering me a sample of the pig) and one star for the pig. A trip definitely worth exploring outside of your comfort zone! read more

The sign on the outside says and always has been labeled Zhangs BBQ. So I don't know why the name of this place is different than the signage. We have been going here for years to get traditional Chinese BBQ items. I mostly get the char sieu (roast pork) to serve as it is or to use in Chinese dishes. But they also sell beautiful roast ducks, roast geese and other parts of the pig and chicken. Today, I went in wanting to buy a rack of Chinese spare ribs, but they had sold out, so I took home some char sieu instead. It was nice and tasty as always. This place is very much like the Chinese BBQ places you see on the side streets in Kowloon, except that you can't really eat there whereas in Hong Kong, you usually can. The meats are hanging up behind a glass window and they free-form chop things for you on a cutting board that looks like it was recently part of a tree stump. This is a fine place. read more

I'm only writing because I don't see lots of reviews here from Chinese people. I'm from Beijing and this is the roast duck I approve. It's not served in the same way as Peking Duck, but the meat is so tender and the skin is so crispy and rich. This is a take-out place, but definitely have some while it's hot. The flavor is 5-star when you first get it hot, and only 4-star after you re-heat it. Note that they only accept cash. read more

This place is a hole-in-the-wall. The restaurant's frontage is only 15 ' long. They specialize in Crispy whole pig( Lechon for Filipinos ) and Peking Duck. Their other offerings are beef tendon, squid, cuttle fish, beef shank, pork tongue, tripe and some offerings that rotate. You can order the crispy pork by the pound or the whole pig. The price is $7.85 / lb which is a little high. If you order by the pound, they will whack a chunk off and chop it up for you on the spot. My wife( Filipina ), loves the crispy pig. Lechon( crispy pig in the Philippines ) is loved by all Filipinos. The owners are very friendly and helpful to us Anglos. btw - Cash only. read more

The duck at this place is very cheap compared to others part of the country. I purchased two duck. It was moist and flavorful. Lady was very nice. Also bought a pound of their braised tendon. Those were good also. This is an update, I came back for more so my total is 5 of them. She wrapped them in butcher paper so I could take them on the plane with me. Sorry to those who came for the duck and there was none left. Be warned I'm coming back next week for the roast pig. As much as I can carry back home. read more

Best Chinese BBQ in the area and was glad to see they are taking proper steps to keep people safe during Covid. I went in a few weeks ago and people were distanced and masked. The food quality is still as good as it was pre Covid. read more

need a whole suckling pig? China Bar-B-Que just want some roast pork and roast duck? China Bar-B-Que this place is answer to all your asian bbq desires. stroll in and then pop into tai pan bakery for some asian sweets. read more

Ready to become an adventurous eater? ZHANG'S BBQ immediately makes you feel like you're either in China town or actually in China. If you've never really walked around China town, you may not be familiar with butcher shops that have hanging ducks, pigs, geese, etc..., but here, you get to see exactly what you are going to eat. When you walk in, you immediately see hanging duck, pig, then underneath are pig intestines, stomach, and other things that I didn't get to try. This place is amazing, plain and simple. I've seen many shops and restaurants in Windsor University district, this be the most unique Meat market I've been in. For 20 bucks filled 2 containers with Crispy Duck and BBQ Pork lady sliced and diced while you watch. WOW it's so damn delicious with a couple sauces they put inside. Going back for a whole Damn Duck and Steamed Chicken. You can order a whole Piggy and many other goodies I'm not sure what everything be, surly gonna work on that. You go now open 7 days, cash only, find reviews on Facebook, Yelp n Google Enjoy #zhangs #zhangbbq #roastedduck #crispypork #bbq #letsguide #motorcitymunchers read more

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There are three Chinese style bbq places in the area and this place is far and away my favorite. My wife introduced me to this joint 3 years ago and I have been loyal ever since. It is an old school style bbq joint with its various meets hanging in window displays. My personal favorites are the bbq pork and the beef shank. The pork skin on the bbq pork is fantastic. Crispy, salty and delicious. If you are a fan of pork and live in the Metro detroit area, Zhang is a must. read more

I have visited several times and the quality varies. I've asked for 2 pounds of a fatty piece of BBQ pork and I received the old piece sitting in the pan. Clearly there was a much fresher piece hanging. The piece was 1.5 pounds and the owner asked if I would like more to fill out the order to 2 pounds. The next section of the pig was clearly in the desirable section therefore I said yes thinking I was going to receive a good piece, instead the owner cut the back of the leg bone to fill my order to 2.3 pounds. Not sure how to purchase the desirable section. Family not happy for the third time!!! read more

Here's the strange thing. I've been going to this place for years, but given that there's just a sign on the outside that said "Duck" with a bunch of Chinese writing, I figured I'd never find it in the Yellow Pages. It took my sister (who lives in Boston) to send me the review of someone she knows: Mags L. How messed up is that? It's such a small world. Let me get my opinion out of the way: This place is the ONLY place I've seen of this sort outside of Chinatowns and Asia itself. Do they serve up the best Chinese BBQ I've ever had? Well, of course not, but it's pretty darn good. For those of you who aren't familiar with Chinese BBQ items: Roast Duck - With the skin that's slightly sweet and mildly crispy, the duck is soft and meaty. For two people, half a duck will do. Sometimes we even have a bit of leftovers for lunch the next day. Red-roasted BBQ Pork - I'm not entirely sure how to explain what this is (or even why it's red). I just know that it's delicious. I could ask my mom how to make this, or I could just continue to let others make it for me and just buy it. I'm sure they have other items, but I'm totally stuck on these two :) read more

If you go through any major Chinatown, you will see ducks hanging in the window of various bbq restaurants. China Bar-B-Que a/k/a Zhang's B.B.Q. is the closest we have to that. On display, are the aforementioned ducks but also other favorite Chinese bar-b-que items such as char siu, i.e., roasted pork. This is mostly a take home place with a couple of tables. I have never seen anyone eat in there but I guess you could. The ducks are great! I went there about a month ago. Before, they would sell the ducks by the pound but now, they sell it by the duck. You choose the duck (either whole or half, I always get a whole) in the display window which still has the head attached, then they ask if you want it chopped, they pack it with the duck juice and away you go. (Note: They discard the duck's head, thank goodness!) The ducks are $16.90 plus tax. I usually bring the duck home and make white rice and some vegetables to go with it. Also good is going a few doors down to Tai Pan Bakery and getting their buttery rolls and making a duck sandwich. Yummy! There is also a sit down Chinese bar-b-que restaurant ion Wyandotte West in Windsor that I like but this place is close and mighty good! At Zhang's, I have also had the char siu which was also delicious. If you never had this type of food, don't be scared off. It's true that the ducks are greasy, has a lot of bones and not refrigerated. That to me is part of the charm as it makes me feel that I am eating a meal straight from Hong Kong and not from an American chop suey restaurant. read more

Their crispy pork is better out of several other options in the Madison Heights surroundings. The cut of the meat seems to always be better here, even towards the end of the day. read more

Here is what it comes down to in Michigan and Chinese BBQ. This is a take out place only don't expect to be seated and have a waiter come serve you. The BBQ is good not the best like in Toronto, Chicago or LA. Small BBQ places like this are meant for people to come at 10:30am -12 pm to pick up lunch and go and only at that time the food is at its peak right out of the oven if you come after 2pm anything left over is hung under the light to dry out. They really cater to the Asian lunch crowd. I'm sorry but it is what it is. read more