`` 2021 Bay Area BBQ Illustrations ''


The teammate yelled a few days ago:
I really want to go back to China, I really want to go to the roadside stall for barbecue
I just realized
The last time I dine-in and barbecued in the Bay Area was in 2019
Although during the period, I packed several times for barbecue
But I still miss the barbecue taste in the store
As a senior barbecue enthusiast
Eat two days of barbecue
Let’s check with everyone in the Xiawan District14BBQ
Note that it is not a BBQ that foreigners love
All of usBig.in. China. burn. grilled.

*Evaluate objectively based on the feelings of yourself and your friends, don’t spray if you don’t like it
*After the epidemic, business hours have been adjusted, so remember to check before you go


---- South Bay ----

Liu Causeway Grill | Chef Liu


The reviews have been good.There are many types of barbecue, even if the eating habits are different, you can find what you like here.The beef and mutton skewers are juicy, the tofu skin is a bit hard but cheap and the big bowl, the chicken skin is crispy, the grilled steamed buns, and the snail meat are more popular.There are also many types of staple food, and the sales volume of cold noodles is very high.


There is also a dish ordered by many people called "bullet" (Bullet Egg),Packed inEggshellThe egg custard in it is suitable for greasy.The boss has opened more than one barbecue restaurant in the Bay Area, which will be mentioned later ~ 


Address: 1198 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132
Phone: (408) 888-2669


Let's go home | Homey Skewer

The decoration is lovely and the shop is clean and tidy.


The main dishes are various skewers and side dishes. Lamb skewers are marinated, fat and thin; grilled chicken skin can be chosenCrispytenacityTwo flavors; Kimchi fried rice is super delicious!


The most distinctive feature is roasted bean curd rolls with leeks and parsley. Those who like it love to die and those who do not like it will not touch it. Meimei thought it was delicious, but it was a little dry. In addition, it is said that they sometimes make mistakes in the order of orders, causing some customers to wait too long.


Address: 489 Saratoga Ave, SanJose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 551-0058



# Yipinxiang | Hankow Cuisine

If you want to relive the taste of your hometown in Wuhan, you can have a scent. Evaluation of polarization, some say that hot dry noodles are too dry, some say that it is just the taste of mother. Meimei is not that Wuhan people do not have the right to evaluate, not to talk about the authenticity but only the taste. This store is generallydeliciousof.


There are also Hankou secret duck necks, dumplings with dumplings, Wuhan bean skin, Hankou beef, beef tendon noodles, rice noodles, green bean soup ... especially someStock soup casserole(Fans / rice noodles / new year cakes), it feels like a casserole at the street market in the country,Small yellow croakerIt can be said that it is my favorite. The fried yellow croaker is very delicious.


Address: 1071 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 255-2574


# Soup Sling | TLT &Grill

Cupertino’s Soup Sling Barbecue level is stillvery stableYes, the meat is fresh, and the grilling is in place, but it's too charred and Juicy ... I haven't really tasted anything bad there.


In addition to grilled skewers, other dishes are also good. The cold dishes, pot-packed pork, and garlic elbow are all delicious~ But the service standard is not high, the waiting time is long, and the attitude is not friendly...


Cupertino Address: 20371 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 777-8000

# Chef Yang's BBQ | Chef Yang's BBQ


Famous in the Bay AreaVeteran barbecueThe reason for queuing all year round is that it is really delicious, the second is that the store is a bit small, and the third is that the skewers are too long and very slow. Long.


There are many kinds of skewers, such as beef and sheep skewers, grilled buns, grilled large intestine, grilled fish and tofu ... 39 kinds of skewers, all of themSpicy by defaultYes, if you do n’t eat spicy food, you must tell the waiter in advance ~ Master Yang ’s family skewer is also very good. Meimei has a friend who is a vegetarian, and only BBQ is Master Yang ’s.


Address: 10831 N Wolfe Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Phone: (408) 873-7788

# Skewers & Brew

Just look at the name and know that there isSkewerCraft, Is a Chinese BBQ restaurant in American bar coat. Probably to cater to the appetite of Americans, the grilled skewers in the store are also better than the averageL, But the taste is still a proper Chinese style. There are not many kinds of skewers, but there are regular meat skewers and vegetable skewers, and some American snacks like french fries.


There is no offal in the menu on the bright side, butSecret menuYes, just ask the waiter. There are many types of craft beer, hiFriends who enjoy beer can try it.


Address: 65 S 1st St, San Jose, CA95113
Phone: (408) 931-6830


———— East Bay ————

# High Grill | My BBQ

There are various posters of post-80s memory killings in the store, including slam dunk masters, big talk westward journey, fire shadow, etc. There are also many kinds of grilled skewers, grilled ribs, chicken feet, chicken brittle bones, lamb loin, pig feet, yellow croaker, etc. There are also rare varieties, but the taste is mixed, and the service is often complained about. It takes a little luck to come here and be satisfied.


Address: 1708 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 263-1868

# Fengtian | FT BBQ

A long-established barbecue restaurant in the Bay Area, a grilled skewer of the Northeast style, and another polarized review shop, there are many regular loyal fans, and there are also black fans who hate to never go. The price is not very cheap, the portion is not too big, and the service is suddenly cold and hot, but it has definitely been there in the Bay Area for so many years.Two brushesof.


SkewersPlain, Chili cumin salt, other seasoning sauces are not much, the mouthful friends should say in advance. What is more attractive is the Northeast snacks of his family, which have a very domestic taste. Cold dishes, lump soup, Di Sanxian, chicken claws, and the popular chicken skeleton are very tasty and braised.N years oldsoupHalogenated.


Address: 660 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 922-7211

# Black and White BBQ Bar | Ace King BBQ


Very suitable for gathering places for drinking and skewering, a little temperament of a music bar, there were singers singing before, but now it seems to be gone. It is common for a group of people to order a large table. The grilled oysters are large, fresh, and garlicy. They are huge and delicious.


The beef and mutton is definitely standard, and the weight is sufficient, but there are still rare ones here.Sheep eggs, Baoxin Fish Ball ... There are more kinds of small wine, how many tubes of test tube cocktail? Or pineapple shochu?


Here is a familiar picture with a bullet at the beginning! Yes, this is the same owner as Liu Tongluo BBQ, and they also have a shop in San Francisco, which opened in the Bay AreaThree barbecuesIt must be delicious. To be honest, this store is my favorite.

Address: 6062 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560
Phone: (510)323-4987

# Stop by | 

One day, I brushed a barbecue on a certain sweet potato, which was rated as the most domestic taste by the InternetTreasure Barbecue:Charcoal grilledThe meat is delicious,Tender but not firewood, the cold dishes are sour and sweet and refreshing, and there are also the classic domestic roadside fried squid fried clams and so on.There is one moreShrimp bullshit?Try it another day.

Picture source Yelp


Address: 1557 Landess Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 649-3739

# Oyama BBQ


 Lamb skewers are a must in his family.

Large chunks of thickly sliced ​​mutton, lined up in a bunch of fat and thin,I was drooling when I watched it.Grilled eggplantObviously it is vegetarian, but it can stand tall in the carnal skewers.


His barbecues are all charcoal grills, so the speed is relatively slow. Try to order them one at a time. Adding dishes will be slower.

Address: 1420 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

phone:(925) 822-3144




# Meat Forest | Rolling Snack



Like grilled skewers, deep-fried skewers are marinated and have a marinated taste. When they are out of the pan, they are coated with a layer of secret Sichuan-style sauce.The Sichuan-style dry ingredients that generally use five-spice chili powder + white sesame seeds are also a classic feature of Sichuan-style barbecue. After the surface of the fried skewers is coated, the taste is pungent but not strong, fresh but not greasy. In addition to the meaty flavor, there is also a slight Sweet~


Address: 35201 Newark Blvd Ste F, Newark, CA 94560
Phone: (510)896-8111



———— San Francisco ————

# 撸串儿| Top SF BBQ


Before the English name was NO.1 SF BBQ, after moving, the English name was changed to Top SF BBQ, but the Chinese name and the content of the barbecue did not change. It was the original Northeast BBQ, but I do n’t know if the boss also changed it.The specialties are oysters and scallops, which are delicious and large. It is recommended that everyone eat oysters first, and then eat other skewers with other flavors.



Meimei especially likes his family's vegetarian dishes, grilled eggplant and garlic, but the quality of dish A is good and bad, and there are grilled okra, grilled asparagus, and evenRoasted garlic,Grilled cold noodles, Golden buns and dumplings, and rice noodles across the bridge! The variety is complete.


Address: 2311 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (415) 571-8201

# Northwest Skewers | Z&Y Bristro


Extra!Extra!The sister restaurant of the famous Sanyuan Yushiyuan is opened. The Northwest Skewers is mainly grilled, and it is charcoal grilled!


Northwest Skewers has launched some creative barbecues, grilled shrimps with bacon, chicken meatballs, beef asparagus, and lemon. It is very refreshing and delicious.

Of course, following the tradition of the royal food garden, the restaurant also serves some special Sichuan dishes, spicy chicken, vine pepper fish, Mapo tofu.Barbecue, hard dishes, and everything are indispensable.

Although it is a sister store, the style of the northwest skewers is very different from that of the China Town Royal Food Garden. The store is decorated in a simple industrial style. The bar is decorated in a very stylish style. Go for a drink at night and skewer. .
Address: 606 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 986-1899



———— Peninsula ————

# Roast King BBQ | BBQKing

Another barbecue restaurant with a changed name, once called Smile BBQ, is an old restaurant that has been operating in the Bay Area for many years.Raw charcoal grilled, Special flavor on the street, skewers lean and thin, tender and juicy.


The owner is from Liaoning. He used to be an athlete of the Liaoning Youth Football Team. He retired and came to the United States after his injury. He first did a five-year massage and switched to this skewer. The owner ’s parents rolled dumplings in the store, making a sense of returning to the country in a trance.


Cold dishes, jerky,Fried Chicken Rack(Super delicious!), Korean cold noodles and Harbin red sausage are a must order! When coming to this store, I often get sick:Selection difficulties.


Address: 189 El Camino Real, SanBruno, CA 94066
Phone: (650) 888-0058


# Huoyan Pavilion | Chef Sha

Recommended by the manager, kebabs,Wings, lamb chops,Lamb leg, tin foil mushroom,Fat beef enoki mushrooms, this store is characterized by a large portion, and a large piece of it is proper!

There are also lamb scorpion hot pot, kebabs, lamb chops and lamb legs.In the Bay Area in autumn, lamb is warm and warm, which is also excellent.

Address:231 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94001
phone:6505811707


———— A summary dividing line ————

When Meimei wrote reviews, she was always thinking about what other than delicious barbecue attracts us...
I understand after writing,What we miss is that partReunion sharingLively. after allIt ’s a little bit difficult to eat a skewer alone. Many stores are selling two skewers of the same kind. It is really necessary to have two or more people to enjoy together ...


Barbecue is a street food, but it hasIdyllThe mood andSlow Food AestheticsEven if you do n’t have to do it yourself, chatting with friends and waiting is the essence of eating barbecue, so most barbecue restaurants are also late night canteens.


Fortunately, there are these barbecue restaurants in the Bay Area,
I can always recollect the domestic things,
Old friends in China:
I ’m fine in America,
With new friends,
But the way of making friends is still the same,
Just like you were back then.

Text | Meimei
Edit | Meimei, Taro
 * Some pictures are from the Internet, and the copyright belongs to the photographer

* This article is an original article on food, which only represents the position of food,
No commercial interests are involved.
It is for transmission and reference only and does not constitute any suggestion of behavior.

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