50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Temple City

“Pros: excellent speedy service, they cook for you, quality meat. Cons: on the pricier side Been here a couple of times and we get consistently good service and quality of meat. We usually get the hodong combo. And it stuffs a family of 3. Highly recommended if you've never been here and want to try something different than an AYCE(all you can eat) bbq. The flow of the restaurant is very efficient. We come in and get seated to a table with ban Chan (Korean side dishes) already at the table. They take your order. The meats come out in under 5 minutes and immediately the servers start cooking your food. Servers are usually readily available with eye contact or a simple wave. So I don't have to shout (Jogiyo- over here!) so it's not as robust as a typical kbbq joint. With their service being so good it's hard to find time to chitchat. The server was constantly coming to our table to cook the meat and will let us know when it's ready. They grill it, cut it into bite sized pieces and done! Ready to eat. Meanwhile if we're low on ban Chan, we can ask him once he visits our table every 5 minutes. A caveat to that is, if you enjoy your meat cooked in a certain way, prepare to chat with the server. For instance my wife enjoys pork belly crispy so once we communicated that to the server he took care of it. Another meat that concerned me was the boneless short ribs in the hodong combo. When the server said it was ready, I noticed that there were some sides to the meat that haven't touched the grill yet. So I cooked it a little more. But overall it was still a very good laid back experience. A pitcher and empty cups are accompanied at your table so you can serve yourself water. I had a Coke which the server never let me go empty. He was always asking if I would like a refill. If I had one complaint. Their kimchi wasn't as good as other Korean places. It was nice and crunchy but It wasn't as savory and was more sour than I expected. We usually clean up the kimchi and ask for seconds but today we couldn't finish the first plate of kimchi. However the service and quality meat more than makes up for it. Can't wait to come again!“

“Great food in a fun and new atmosphere. They have the standard- yummy Thai dishes. We tried their Pad Thai and it was delicious. What makes this place stand out is the colorful atmosphere. From bright green and orange chairs to the "street fair" decor- it's a fun place to visit.“

“Hidden gem in temple city! The place looks really small from the outside but apparently they have many hidden room inside that each room could accomodate 6-10 people. The food was great, came with such a large plates. Each dishes cost about $15-30.“

“I feel like this place deserves atleast 4 stars on yelp. The service was very kind and attentive . It was my first time to ono since years . A lot has changed . So I had to look at the menu for a bit, but Maria was helpful in helping me manage the menu because the photos keep changing on the screen. I ended up getting a combo with the short rib, Hawaiian chicken and Hawaiian beef . My partner got a combo aswell , we ordered the guava drinks to give it a more Hawaiian tasting meal aswell. The servings was a good portion and we didn't wait long for it to be served . The restaurant was clean as well. Will be coming back . The food was very good too!“

“The Ribeye cap M9 here is so beautifully marbled but I think I loooved the Prime short rib even more. It was flavored so perfectly and literally melts in your mouth.And have you ever had grilled eel at Japanese BBQ before?? It was definitely my first time because I think I got the order of operations wrong in terms of building my perilla leaf-eel-seaweed wrap, but hey, it tastes so delicious all the same, right?We also got the Wagyu sukiyaki to share and the Wagyu bibimbap that’s mixed tableside.Thanks for reading! ^-^“

“4 of us ate at the new Craft at LA Live but I can't find it here so recommending them on the Pasadena location. This was the second night they had been open last Saturday. Service was outstanding. Judy did a terrific job taking care of us and the head chef and owner cam by to welcome us. Food was outstanding too. Great place.“

“First time here and we’re so surprised! Got here right at opening and there was a line but got seated right away. Service is so friendly and fast! We were overwhelmed by how quickly everything arrived. Food is delicious, but you need to cook it yourself.“

“Interior is small but parking is decent, and I think the food is hit or miss depending on what you order. But for the most part the fried chicken katsu is a good option; the bone in fried chicken that others seem to like was a little dry for me. There is a catering menu and seemingly they are a good option for gatherings. The owners work here and are very sweet Asian couple. They will always smile and engage in conversation with you. Top Restaurant has been in business for a long time so they are doing lots of things right!“

“i have been 4tunate enuf 2 have tried both locations but of course, many more times in HH since its been there 5+ yrs ~ originally i often didnt fill up after their omakase mealz but they have since improved & i dont leave hungry i started visitin HH location cuz an old friemd used 2b da chef there; he has since retired & im happy i got 2 try this new location ~ food is yumz, service is good, place is clean & modern wished there were somethin they can do bout da noisy background ~ its very echoey, thus hard 2 hear wut frenz r sayin (def less noisy @HH location)“

“Loved the food, we found this place accidentally thinking it was sushi but it was a very good mistake! Very delicious but definitely dress for a special occasion. We loved all The courses and the desserts were absolutely delicious! At first we thought we wouldn't get full but by the end of dinner we were more than satisfied!“

“Service was great!! Food was ok. My steak salad was not good. I had it before and it was wonderful. This time the meat was rare. I thought it was going to walk off my plate. I'm always too embarrassed to say anything so I ate as much as I could. Other than that had a nice time.“

“My fiance and I came in on Tuesday during lunch time and the service from Jun, our waiter was impeccable. It is slower during the week so we got to have a personal experience where Jun cooked some of our meats for us, came out with his recommendations, and showed us how to eat the proper way with nori sheets, fresh garlic, and lettuce! The food was amazing, and their seafood options are so fresh and delicious. I used to go to the Monterey Park location but this will be our permanent go to spot instead.“

“AMAZING service!!! The meat was so fresh and delicious! We are visiting from Chicago and this impressed us so much!! Come for the food stay for the service!! Thank you so much SOH Grill house!“

“My first time here was not the best because we came around 9:10pm and was able to get a seat without waiting. We ordered our first round and when the meat came my server just dumped all my beef tongue on the grill when the grill was not hot. This caused my beef tongue to be soggy and very tender.. :( We continue cooking other cuts of meat as we order and surprisingly the meat cuts were pretty nice compared to all the other AYCE bbq places out there. Soooooo...We visit Thirsty Cow almost once every two weeks! We come here for friends gathering, dates, and even just regular dining. We came here mostly for the meat cuts cuz to us thats what matters the most! Instead of trying other places we just stick to Thirsty Cow for ayce bbqs now since their meat quality are by far the best and most consistent. Our most recent visit was on April 7th and we noticed that they changed their menu a little bit. They now have wet and dry aged meats for their Premium option which was a plus for us. More options for Wagyu but they removed their Tomahawk :( They give each person 1 Melona ice cream after you pay so that was pretty nice and cute in my opinion. Their service can be a little messy since they do not offer virtual waitlist or phone reservation. You need to check in at the counter to get a place in line and then wait for your number to be called. Lines are unfortunately pretty long most of the time. We tried visiting at 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4pm and even 8pm. Usually there's always a 30 minutes minimum wait time.Service provided by their servers varies a lot depending on how busy they are. Sometimes I see my server running around all tables taking care of more than 7 tables at a time and other times I just never see my server anywhere ever. So it depends a little bit on your luck and the days you visit. Either way, definetly give them a try for their meat!!! I believe they also increased their price slightly from what they used to be.“

“Do not judge this place by the exterior. There is a reason this place has been here for 20+ yrs. The value of this place and quality of food is solid for the price! There are lines during peak weekend hours so be aware. If you go during lunch (Ends at 4pm) it's cheaper for the same food, minus egg rolls and egg drop soup. They are closed on Tuesdays, so Wednesday the food is the freshest. I would avoid the turkey, but the other meats were fine. My favorite is the lamb. Of note, the peppers and red pepper oil they have at the bar lacks spicyness so I need to put a lot on and I ask for siracha sauce to help with the heat. They also have assorted spirits and sodas. The service is friendly and fast. The ambiance is causal and family friendly.“

“I love Steve’s BBQ, the food is extremely great. The service is excellent, they try to accommodate you to your liking. The owners are the best. I go there twice a week and enjoy the great food they have.I have read the reviews and find those who are complaining about the food and service are just that. This place is very clean, welcoming, great food, quick service. You couldn’t ask for a better BBQ to eat at.“

“I usually don't try full on meals at breweries but I'm so glad that I did. Pit & Bull is the best BBQ I've had in the area! I'm a Mac n Cheese girly so of course I ordered the Pit Mac with Beef Brisket on top. The meat was cooked perfectly and was smothered with a smoky BBQ sauce. My favorite part was the Mac n cheese tho! They use actual cheese and top it off with bread crumbs so there's a nice crunchy layer on top. I ordered a side of fries and was surprised by how good they actually are. They're crispy and taste like a less greasy version of McDonald's fries! The brewery gets extremely packed during the weekends but the workers are always very efficient and prompt. They get your food out within 15 minutes. The ambiance itself is really nice since it's inside the brewery. There's lots of seating, games, and even an outdoor patio with live music. Definitely will be back!“

“I had the catfish and it was great . You have to eat it with the special sauce he has . DD was just outside with his meat smokers and jamming some amazing tunes. What a great guy and I will definitely go back for more. 5 big stars“

“Rodney's ribs are the Truth. I moved to Pasadena recently. I've had Q at Dreamland in Alabama, 12 Bones in North Carolina, Franklin's in Austin, Corky's in Memphis and Hecky's in Chicago, and this is some of the most righteously smoked meat I've ever had. Thank you, Rodney.“

“Very family friendly atmosphere and outstanding service. We enjoyed our dinner with extraordinary talented Mariachi!“

“I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere was spotless and inviting, and the staff were warm and welcoming. The Chili & Lemon Shrimp Saap and Chili & Lemon Chicken Wing Saap were standout dishes, full of flavor and depth. I also noted that it is better to order the wings & shrimp when you dine-in. I wholeheartedly recommend adding this restaurant to your must-visit list!“

“Obsessed with this place for breakfast, I tried a little bit of everything (thanks to the people I went with). The pepper bacon, potatoes, waffles, raspberry lemon pancakes, sourdough toast. Everything was delicious! The service was great too.“

“Huge portions I got the Fried Noodles and Rice combo (not on the menu, small extra charge) and the steak and vegetables. It came in two boxes - one for the noodles and rice and the other just stuffed full of steak and vegetables (cabbage, zucchini) Only 14 dollars I think - with a can of soda The service is great - just one guy, and he's super friendly. Makes the food, gives it to you. I think he's making a lot of stuff to order so that's good - you can hear him chopping stuff fresh. Ambience is non-existent - but you don't care cause you're there for good food for a good price. All in all, a great, fast, inexpensive meal. Just so you know - it's just one guy taking orders and making it, so be nice and be patient. It didn't take very long“

“Food: 4/5 The crispy pork was a bit hard and dry and the beef tendon slices was too thin and can grill a little longer so that it doesn't taste rubbery. However, the rest of the items were very flavorful and juicy. I have tried a few skewer places and I have to say, the quality and amount of meat is very good. Service: 5/5 Our server was nice and he called out the name of the items he brought out. Ambience: 4/5 Love the overhead projectors and the big screens all around the walls. They also have a good selection of playlists. However, the bench can use a bit better cushioning because it was kind of low. All in all, it's a good skewer place to eat with friends. I would come back again and recommend this place if you want good quality meat and affordability.“

“Had to write this on my lunch break the second after eating cause hot damn this is the best food I've had in Los Angeles in my 30 years of life. I got the Pulled Pork and Brisket plate with a side of loaded mashed potatoes. Let me tell you, when they say loaded, they mean LOADED, I saw bacon bits, herbs, spices, potato peel, and what I can only assume as just love cause holy mother of god they were absolutely amazing. The pulled pork was drenched in a tangy bbq sauce and went perfect on the bread roll. Now for the brisket, I consider myself a snob when it comes to food, and this brisket was not only juicy, tender and absolutely loaded with flavor, it was gigantic and had a perfect smoke ring. Do yourself a favor and eat here, it is seriously some of the best comfort food I've ever experienced, I say experienced because it truly felt like I was reborn again and relearned to taste again after eating all the refried and processed crap most restaurants serve now. 10/10 bees knees, cats pajamas, will probably be eating here frequently. Also the door slides, don't be a fool like me and try to push it open.“

“I enjoy Indian cuisine very much because of the species and fresh ingredients they use daily preparing so much flavors in the food. I enjoy the spinach and cheese it's amazing flavors like the spices and spinach and especially the cheese it add texture and flavor to dish. The other dish I really enjoy is chicken Tikka Masala one of my favorite so much flavor I enjoy it. The naan bread is very good I took a piece of the naan bread scoop in the chicken tikka Masala getting the fully flavor of naan bread and chicken Takla masala.“

“Soooo good! My friend took me here for the first time and I had an amazing experience. We ordered the following skewers: lamb, beef belly, corn, tofu skin, cucumber salad. - Lamb skewers: Great and not too gamey. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of lamb, I'd order this again for sure. - Beef belly skewers: 10/10. Had the perfect amount of fat - Cucumber salad: Honestly took me by surprise of how great and refreshing it was. Tons of garlic which made it so tasty. - Corn skewer: Yum! Can't go wrong. - Bean curd skin skewer: Drenched in some sauce, which made it super tasty. Overall the skewers weren't TOO spicy, which I preferred but just as tasty. Would highly recommend!“

“Took my nephew for dinner. He had the pull pork Sammy. He said it was delicious ?. I tried the tri tip Sammy, and it was very tasty and tender. The tater tots were ok, just a little over cooked for my taste. My nephew said they were good. The staff is really friendly.“

“The ribs literally melt in your mouth. So tender and juicy. The tri-tip was absolutely amazing and the chicken omg the chicken was so good. Love the BBQ sauces especially the habanero, not to spicy, actually sweet with a kick. DO NOT for get to try the pickles!!! My wife, mother in law, and myself shared "the pit boss" plate and it fed us with left overs. Before I forget the cheesecake so moist and delicious just like their cornbread. 100/10 will be back again“

“Kim Tar's roast duck is the best in the area. The Hainan chicken is of very high quality. Somehow Kim Tar's taste is different among the Chinese BBQ's in the area and good/authentic. We've been coming here for 20 years, having our get together and bday celebrations here. Staff is very friendly.“

“If you're craving for bbq brisket, pork belly burnt ends, Huli chicken, cheddar jalapeño sausage.... And all it's trimmings, this is the place. It's a bbq place with a subtle Korean Twist in flavors so it's poppin. Best tasting bbq in Los Angeles. The meats are juicy, and let's not talk about the 3 choices of bbq sauces in their sauce bar. They have other options like rice bowl, loaded potatoes, loaded fries, 6 different sides and meat by the 1/2 lbs, and daily changing lunch specials. Process is order first then seat yourself and they will bring it to ur table. The wait is usually less than 5 mins more or less but they are fast. Customer services is phenomenal, that if it is part of the menu, it is their best seller. I made an order error assuming that brisket burnt ends are similar to sliced brisket but my son ate it anyways bec it's their best seller and it's good, I didn't bother anymore and ate it. After we ate, the owner comes in with 2 slices of brisket and he gave it to me apparently because of the mixed up a mistake from my end. OMG, this doesn't happen almost anywhere and anytime of this day and age. Great customer care and their bbq meats are definitely their best sellers. This is how great customer service is done. I ended up buying more brisket slices for my husband to-go. They got me! Keep up the great work Burnt Belly! They are located in the 626 area San Gabriel Valley, Fremont and mission street front of Kohl's store beside Johnny Rockets. Parking is at the back. Alhambra City.“

“Even if the interior needs a lot of work, the food doesn't. The roast pork is divine! So crispy on the outside and juicy and tasty on the inside. Dip it into the hoisen sauce, and it's perfect. I couldn't try the char sui because they ran out the day I went (late). I will try it next time with the roast duck. It's $21.99/lb for the roast pig. It's well worth it. I also got the eggplant shezwan style, dry string beans, salt & pepper rock cod fish fleet, and clams with black bean sauce. All of it was superb, not too salty, as a lot of Chinese food can be. This is my new go-to Chinese BBQ place from now on!“

“Best barbeque I've ever eaten. As a Texan, it's a shame I have to admit it's from California. The place is take-out only, but it's a great neighborhood so eating inside or on the hood of your car is no issue. Will definitely eat again the next time I'm in the area.“

“Parking: easy (parking lot) Wait time: No wait (once during 2PM, another time for 8:30PM dinner) Food ordered: 1. Beef and seafood tofu soup 2. BBQ short ribs, tofu soup combo Best tofu soup in SGV comparing to A Ri Rang and Young Dong. Everything was perfectly seasoned especially their side dishes. Although I've had better kimchi (yukdaejang's), I enjoyed their seaweed salad most. Like many Korean restaurants, they refilled all side dishes. I very much wanted to try new dishes here, but what I've ordered previously were so good I couldn't help but order the same thing my second time. Lunch combo did not come with a salted croaker like dinner combo. 10/10 would recommend and come back. My Recommendation to the restaurant: 1. Offer rice cakes in tofu soup (add-ons?) 2. Make a bibimbab+tofu soup combo“

“12.02.23 We were in the area and I googled Filipino food and this one was top three on options to consider. Service was the best - kind, caring, and really nice front counter reps. Plenty of combo options to choose from and pics on the side walls are pretty good help. Not exactly sure how to rate Atmosphere because the restaurant is inside 99 Ranch market. It's pretty clean eating area which is across the order area and past the spacious entrance.“

“The food was flavorful and the portions generous. We'll definitely be back.“

“Thai Daily BBQ is one of the most affordable Thai restaurants in Los Angeles. The food is very good and the portions are large and worth the cost. Although the neighborhood in which is located may not be the best neighborhood in Los Angeles it is safe and easy to access. Overall, I enjoy buying my Thai food at Thai Daily BBQ and frequently buy take out there. I highly recommend Thai Daily BBQ to anyone looking for affordable good quality Thai food in the East Los Angeles area.“

“Really, really good food. The pork ribs were amazing.“

“This is one of my bf and my's favorite little cafe's, serving up delicious and authentic Greek specialties. Today we had my favorite - the Beef Moussaka (eggplant layered with beef in sauce, topped with bechamel) served with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and an excellent Greek Salad. We often get their flatbread stuffed sandwiches. Prices are reasonable at $25 for the moussaka dinner (I took home half) and $8. for the salad. Easy parking in their lot. The gentleman who often serves us is very friendly. As everything is made to order, this is not a place to come if you want "fast casual" because it takes awhile to receive your food, but it will be served hot and perfectly made. Great for take out and family meals.“

“me gustó la sopa y los apps“

“Great tacos with amazing salsa. Some taco trucks has so-so taco but great salsa, while other trucks got amazing taco but the salsa is not as great. Asadero Chikali has them both in abundance. At $3.75 it's a little bit expensive for a taco truck, but I can't deny the taco is great and quite fulfilling. The barbacoa is so nice and flavorful, bold, and not like lots of kinda watery barbacoa out there. The meat is tender with some bite to it, but never chewy. Al pastor is okay, but the good kind of okay. I guess the guisado chicaron and barbacoa took me by surprise that the al pastor slightly pales in comparison. But it's not bad at all. I would like a bit more fatty chunks in it, but overall still quite amazing. The star of the show for me is their guisado chicaron. It's so smooth! Not gamey at all. The definition of comfort food indeed. And the salsa! I can't pick one. The red one is spicy and earthy. The green one is tangy but still have quite a kick. But there's one more, the red salsa with onion and cilantro, this the king of the land. With this salsa i don't have to separately get onions and cilantro. I wish to have this salsa on a tub always ready in my fridge. I want to pour it on evuhrythinggg“

“Hello Chris Korean BBQ, I was there today with my cousin and their service was immaculate! All the staff there definitely works together as a team, reason being is because everyone was doing there part in partaking each tables like a team player. Not my first time but was my cousins first time eating there and he enjoyed being there for his first time. Thank you Belle for being our sever and Laura, Luis, Andrew, and Edgar for making this Saturday rainy day a great experience.“

“This Sunday evening, Mgr, Caesar, and his team made my family, esp. My twin boys' birthday special with the top-notch customer service and delicious food, of course not forgetting the mouth-watering desserts. Thank you so much as it's our go-to family meal ?“

“A hidden gem within the Puente Hills Mall..The customer service was immaculate! If your on a time budget and trying to grab something quick and comforting..THIS IS IT!! We ordered the Katsu Chicken Plate..please note this is a huge plate!! It accompanied steam rice, Mac Salad and veggies. I also ordered the BBQ chicken bowl w/rice and veggies. Food was definitely a hit!! Although the ambience was a bit dark and wish they were seen more!!“

“The size of their dim sum is double of other restaurants or take outs. Cash only keeps their prices reasonable. They also offer noodle dishes but I come specifically for the shumai and har-gow.Parking: Parking gets tight during busy hours but service is fast, depending on ur order so people vacate the parking spots frequently.“

“This place is absolutely the best. We now have two Hawaiian bbq restaurants in the same small area. This one has the hometown feel. It's the one that is family owned and worked! They don't have fancy leis but they have a huge menu, and really good food! If you want the hometown feel.. and yummy delicious food.. come try the best Hawaiian bbq in South Pasadena!“

“I’m a fan. Lots of history here. This was also a filming location for the movie Bad Santa. The hotel IS haunted. But I don’t believe it is yet operational again. The Mayan is and it’s a really cool place. The staff is super friendly and engaging as well. Be sure to walk around and check out the pictures on the wall. Yes! They are from the 30s and 40s. Welcome to Old Route 66.“

“delicious food, great customer service, drinks are also great“

“Review for drinks only!It's been years since I have had monja taiker. I was nearby getting banh mi and decided to pop in to get a drink. I've only dined in once. But I have had their drinks many times. I got the black milk tea with boba. The drink was as creamy and delicious as I remember. There aren't many boba locations on this side of Garvey.“

“Great food, I know that there isn't that much reviews at the moment but it's a new restaurant. The skewers are delicious and the ambience is amazing. If you go you got to try the yuzu shots, pretty strong and really really good. My whole group gets the 24 pack and it's always a good time“