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Sf Bbq

Sf Bbq

2311 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States

Bbq • Meat • Steak • Chinese


"**Parking and Wait Time:** Street parking is your only option, and if you visit on a Friday night like we did, finding a spot can be quite difficult. Fortunately, the restaurant itself wasn't too crowded, so being seated right away is likely to be an easy experience on any day. **Ambiance and Service:** The interior is clean and nicely decorated, with a quiet atmosphere that allows for easy conversation. Service is prompt and friendly, with waitstaff readily available to assist with any needs. **Food:** I visited with a friend and shared skewers, grilled potatoes, and Chongqing noodles. The skewers included chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, and pork buns, all seasoned with a typical Chinese BBQ mix dominated by a strong cumin flavor. If you're a fan of cumin, you'll appreciate how well it complements the crispy, flavorful, and juicy meats. However, if cumin isn’t your favorite, you might find the skewers overwhelming and repetitive in taste. Personally, I enjoyed the majority of the skewers, except for the chicken, which had an odd, rubbery texture. The grilled potatoes were decent, but the Chongqing noodles were a highlight—spicy and mouth-numbing with mala seasoning, making them savory and delicious. Your enjoyment of this dish will also hinge on your affinity for mala spice. In summary, I had a great meal here, but individual experiences may vary. The enjoyment largely revolves around your liking for cumin and mala spices. If you're on board with these flavor profiles and steer clear of the chicken, you’re likely to have an enjoyable dining experience like I did."

Heat Shabu Fair Oaks

Heat Shabu Fair Oaks

2610 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864, United States

Tea • Fish • Meat • Noodles


"There’s a 90-minute time limit for the AYCE, but we ended up staying a bit longer, and our server was very accommodating; he didn’t rush us at all. I believe they did give us a last call for food and drink orders, but we had plenty of time to enjoy our meal! Since we were all new to hot pot, we asked our server—whose name I think was Chu—for suggestions on food and cooking times, and he answered all our questions without hesitation. He was friendly, attentive, and didn’t come off as irritated or condescending, which can sometimes happen. His recommendations for food were excellent. The only dish we didn’t enjoy was the quail eggs; the texture was a bit off for us. However, I think that’s just a matter of personal preference rather than a quality issue. I would have preferred more cabbage leaves instead of just the cabbage spine we received, but everything else was fantastic. At the end of the meal, we were given a small scoop of green tea ice cream to cleanse the palate, which I initially didn’t want because the food was so good, but it turned out to be light and delicious. Chu was great throughout our visit, maintaining a professional demeanor. However, I did notice the two female servers drinking beers at other tables during the two hours we were there, which felt inappropriate while they were still on the clock. At one point, I went to the restroom after one of the female staff and found that she hadn’t replaced the toilet paper roll; there was just an empty roll on the dispenser, and the new roll was left on the back of the toilet, which seemed a bit lazy—perhaps due to enjoying a few beers? Another person in my party mentioned that she had to resort to using a toilet seat cover because she didn’t see the new roll until after she washed her hands. Overall, I would gladly return, especially if I could have the same server again! As for parking, the lot is somewhat small, but there were several spots available during our visit. It’s located in a small strip of shops and restaurants; I’m not sure about the hours of the other places, so there could be traffic issues during busier times that might make parking a bit challenging."