50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Duarte

“Excellence Test is seriously one of the BEST Hong Kong–style cafés in the entire SGV — maybe even all of SoCal! The moment you walk in, it feels like stepping straight back into Hong Kong. The flavors, the vibe, the comfort food… everything hits perfectly.
And the BBQ duck? Absolute showstopper. Crispy skin, juicy meat, packed with flavor — easily one of the best I’ve had outside of Hong Kong. If you love authentic Hong Kong café classics, this place is a MUST. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!“

“It was soooo good and the bbq sauce delicious. I totally recommend this place. I will come back 😋🤗“

“Highly commendable service and absolutely stunning set menu! we went here for dinner last night for our Halloween date night! Their wagyu cuts are 100% top-grade and not just random "wagyu" that are below the marks. We tried their A5 and M9 meats, not to mention their salmon carpaccio that is to die for. Their sides are absolutely delicious and smart, one great example is their fried pork buns that is like a spin on soup dumplings. To top it off, you get premium ice cream in the end. Their salad is so good with yuzu and smokey salt, plus you get a chili mix too. They serve the meats fast plus your tablet menu is in front of you so you don't have to keep calling the staff to refill. I give them 9 stars! 🌟 🐄 🥩“

“Absolutely amazing BBQ!!! Nothing was regular or ordinary. The brisket was so tender and tasty and the Blue Masa Cornbread was to die for! Melts in your mouth! And don’t forget the Cole Slaw which deserves capital letters!! The Mac and Cheese (not like any you’ve ever had!) was comped by our new friend who was our ordering coach and it stole the show!! This place is new and Jensen is a class act and his food is BBQ but kicked up a notch !! Congrats Jensen!!!“

“I have also eaten at many barbecue restaurants. The ingredients in this barbecue restaurant are very fresh and taste good. Both meat and vegetables are grilled to perfection. The environment shows that the boss is very attentive and the service is very considerate. The price is reasonable and cost-effective. I recommend it to friends who like barbecue.“

“I went here for the first time on a Monday evening. The service was really good and on point on this day. Staff was always checking on us, always making sure our stove was clean or removing finished dishes. I got us the Deluxe meal. The spicy baby octopus was good. The gyōza dumplings and egg rolls were really good. They have sushi as well. Their menu can be accessed by QR code or you can ask for a physical menu.“

“Great service, and very good BBQ. Didn't get to try the beef ribs (only available day &sun), but the brisket and riblets are tender and juicy so so good 😁“

“We enjoyed my birthday dinner tonight at Jakes Roadhouse. The food is delicious and the friendly service was great.“

“Outstanding food!!!!! Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had. Mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery perfection. BBQ beans flavor had a great balance between sweet and heat. The staff was super polite and engaging offering samples of anything I wanted to taste. The restaurant was very clean. I loved everything. It’s a shame they don’t have anything like this further north in the Bay Area. Definitely on my list of place I have to come to when bringing the family down south for Disneyland.“

“This was our first time here. Our friends invited us and I have to say it didn't disappoint. We ordered pork belly burnt ends, brisket, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, sweet potato, and a bacon wrap poppers. Ahh-mazing!!

Manager Ulysses was a blessing, he welcomed us and treated us as we were home. The staff was great and courteous.

We will definitely be back, thank you again for the hospitality and putting us in the banquet room.“

“Absolutely delicious! I decided to try this place today and I'm immediately reviewing to get people to support this local gem. I had the tofu vegetable combo plate and it was tasty as hell. The tofu was soft, the veggies had the perfect bite, and the brown sauce was well seasoned. The entire dish was warm and light enough that I almost cleaned my plate despite it being so satisfying. I'm happy I was able to bring some home for later and will be going back regularly now!“

“They used a heart-shaped rainbow sticker to attach a receipt to some old man's bag and he had an absolute epic meltdown on facebook. 5 out of 5 stars. Keep up the good work.“

“Great ihaw ihaw and crew are very friendly“

“Great Hawaiian and Indonesian BBQ spot on East Colorado Blvd in Pasadena.

Flavorful, smoky BBQ with generous

portions and friendly service. Easy to find and definitely worth stopping by if you're craving BBQ in Pasadena. Highly

recommend.“

“me gustó la sopa y los apps“

“The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, welcoming and efficient. What's not to love?“

“We had a wedding rehearsal dinner on Saturday July 2nd. Included Ribs, Chicken and Tri-Tip! Wow, did that go fast and I asked how was the food..... 5 stars especially the thin sliced Tri-Tip (made great sandwiches). Thank you Diane and crew. We will be back.“

“best pulled pork & barbecue chicken! it was just a bummer they ran out of ribs🙄 i will catch on next time.“

“Great service and great food“

“The Hainan chicken was tender and juicy, and the skewers were wel-seasoned!
The restaurant's interior is very cozy, decorated with plants and Chinese-themed items.
Ordering is easy with the QR code on each table, which is convenient.
This spot specializes in potato noodles, skewers, and Hainan chicken.
Combo #1 comes with two bowls of rice and soup, a plate of chicken, cucumber salad, and fried peanut. The rice is very fragrant and the chicken was tasty with the sweet and spicy sauces.
The potato noodles is very tasty. I will say the best one in LA. If you want to add more protein to the soup that’s good. It is also good for the original recipe. I absolutely love the numbing, peppery flavor of Sichuan pepper in potato noodles.“

“Great selection! Very clean, tasted really good. So happy they are close by!“

“Thank you very delicious Margarita and family“

“Tasty food, generous servings, below average prices. My wife and I had the roast duck noodle soup. Tasty duck, lots of nice noodles, I think it was Chinese broccoli cooked tender. Broth was okay. Lots of takeout traffic. Not where I would take a first date, run down. Service was okay. Decent parking in the lot. I'd go again for the food. Takeout is ideal. Lots of other menu choices to try. Discovered this through Vic and Jeff's food blog on YouTube.“

“10/10 hands down the best BBQ!“

“Flavorful & JuicyStopped over to pick up a little BBQ. Yum, yum.Tri tip, ribs and chicken.Yes, try the chicken it falls off the bone totally juicy and has an excellent flavor (tip: you don't need any sauce) it's great.Tri tip is juicy and you get good chunks.We got 2 sides mac n' cheese (thumb size noodles and plenty of cheese. Also a side of potatoe salad, its chunky with black olive pieces, egg pieces and quite creamy. I don't know the recipe but it's good and home made.Giant barrel smoker. They park at the cross streets of Francisquito blvd. and are off of Puente Ave. (Look past the O'Reilly Auto parts) Follow the smoky smell!“

“Didn't know they had more than one restaurant in the L.A. area. This is the second one we tried and it didn't disappoint, it was just as good as the first time and second times we visited the Koreatown location. The service, the food, everything is great.“

“Every dish was delectable, and great service! We all had a fantastic time there! Definitely will be back, and for celebrations.“

“The curry and masala are amazing at the Fullerton location! I will be back this week for lunch. Oh, and ordering online was so easy :) thank you!!“

“I’m a weekly regular at Hungry Bird — and honestly, it’s earned every single visit. The hand-pulled noodles are incredibly satisfying, and the charcoal-grilled skewers are some of the best I’ve had. Everything I’ve tried has been consistently great. Highly recommend — just go!“

“The food is always Delicious!!! Staff is Great. Always Worth the Visit .“

“This has become my favorite Chinese BBQ place recently! Very authentic and their skewers are always fresh and fragant with their charcoal grilled fumes. Their grilled fish is one of my favorite dish as well, comes with sorted veggies in it, fish was very fresh.“

“it's a friendly place with alot of happy smiles, it's food is great! best Hawaiian food I've tasted in a while... u can usually catch the owner at the shop and is always willing to talk to u as if u are part of the family.“

“Seoul BBQ is a solid spot if you’re craving AYCE Korean BBQ 🔥
Great quality meats, quick refills, and that fun grill-at-your-table vibe that never gets old. Perfect for group hangs, meat lovers, and anyone who wants to eat a lot without stressing the bill.
Why it’s worth it:
🥩 All-you-can-eat meats (beef, pork, chicken)
🔥 Grill at your table = always hot & fresh
🥬 Banchan + sauces to mix & match“

“Saw this place while looking for thrift stores to explore. My boyfriend and I decided to go in and it was a great choice! Nice, quiet, with very friendly staff. Waited such a short time for the food and it was soooo good. Would definitely come back if I’m ever in the area again :)“

“I really cannot say enough good things about this place.

Let’s start by saying the Maria, the Chef knows exactly what she’s doing.
The food was amazzzziiiinnngggg!

If you like hot, Nashville hot is the way to go.

The Gentleman serving the food was just amazing.
Sincere respectful and very caring.

The portions are big and the flavor is epic.

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Bonus Tip: They have the best banana pudding on planet earth!!!!

Will come back here again and again and again !!!!“

“One of my favorite restaurants in San Gabriel! They offer several all-you-can-eat options, including Hot Pot AYCE, Premium Hot Pot AYCE, BBQ AYCE, and their Luxury AYCE. My personal favorite is the Luxury AYCE, which includes both premium hot pot and BBQ skewers. This option is available for dinner only.

For hot pot, you can choose up to three broths and then order from a huge selection of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other hot pot items, along with Chinese BBQ skewers. Desserts are also included and available at the self-serve station. I usually grab the roll cakes. There’s a huge variety overall, so there’s something for everyone!

Parking is easy since there’s a parking lot, and the service is great. The servers are attentive and happy to answer any questions we have about the menu. Always a great experience here!“

“The roast duck is juicy, Char Siu is tender and juicy. It’s under new management and Beef Stir Fry rice noodles is most popular. Prices are very reasonable. No pictures because before I can do so… food are mostly gone 🤣 will come back for sure“

“If only baby corn was made available, this place would be an easy 5-Star eatery. Fortunately, there are mushrooms upon request hidden in the back and priced as an add-on, which I'm okay with. Srsly tho, if they did the same with baby corn it'd be heavenly. Go ahead, charge a premium for it, too - totally worth it for the awesome medley of bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrots, and broccoli. I recommend a split of 70% lamb, mostly slices but with a quarter tiny bits and 30% chicken, mostly tiny bits and broken pieces. The combination ensures meat in every bite with larger succulent lamb still hogging the spotlight and the tiny bits acting like a flavor-packed substrate for the aggregated vegetables. Arrive hungry and aim for the sweet spot either side of the lunch hour rush. Insanely good food at an insanely good price. The staff are just as good, efficiently ferrying drinks and soup, rice and pocket bread. There aren't many old school Mongolian feast balls these days so I'm glad to know if this one. All-you-can-eat, unlike the janky single serve mall flops. Love this place, despite the missing baby corn. I sometimes consider bringing my own and offering to pay a corkage fee. Ha!

No, but yeah - so close to perfection.. and now I want some. Haha!!“

“(Translated by Google) This could be the best Duck, Pork BBQ place in LA!Excellent service! Lots of varieties of BBQ items. Reasonable prices.Food are fresh & taste great!My husband is picky, he is not a big fan of BBQ pork & the BBQ pork belly, he can finish most of the dish from this place.This ? may be the most delicious roast meat restaurant in Luo Province!Service and food quality top notch! The price is reasonable!Roasted duck, roasted pork belly, char siew, oily chicken and other roast flavors are all available! The food is still very fresh and delicious after takeaway home.Recommended!(Original)This could be the best Duck, Pork BBQ place in LA!Excellent service! Lots of varieties of BBQ items. Reasonable prices.Food are fresh & taste great!My husband is picky, he is not a big fan of BBQ pork & the BBQ pork belly, he can finish most of the dish from this place.這?可能係羅省最美味的燒臘店！服務及食物質素一流！價格合理！燒鴨，燒腩肉，叉燒， 油鷄等燒味一應俱全！ 外賣回家後食物還是非常新鮮好吃。值得推薦！“

“Happy Hour prices and all day long.“

“delicious food. good selection of meats. short wait for a table. our server Ethan was great as well as all the other staff.“

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

“Been going here for 10 years. Missed when GameStop was right next to it, absolute perfect serotonin pairing with Ono. Love the bbq chicken, slaps every time! Also make sure you ask for more scoops of macaroni salad if you have rice at home.“

“I’m so glad I found this place, I have been looking for something like this for a long time. Authentic traditional HongKong style food! You see all the grandpa grandma inside you know that the right place. Foods are very generous serving size, and not very salty or oily.“

“It is a good Chinese cuisine restaurant. I have visited this restaurant, once, in the middle of 2024, after leaving my work. So, after reading good reviews, about this establishment, I thought to have my dinner. Oh boy, I was not disappointed. The meals, that I have ordered, were delicious. Furthermore, they were well made. At the same time, the waitress, who attended my table, was helpful, and attentive. I forgot to add that there was ample of space, to sit down, and enjoy a meal. Still, I cannot vouch, about the ability of free space, on Fridays, or during weekend. Nevertheless, the tables, themselves, were neat. Of course, I cannot forget to mention, the prices were not on the expensive side. So, if anyone is in City of Industry or La Puente area, I would recommend to stop by this establishment. The deliciousness of meals is worth the visit.“

“My partner and I enjoyed this place a lot!! It’s a great Korean restaurant to enjoy without going to LA K-town. We were very much satisfied with all of our recent visits, with a kind service from the server named Billy. They were so friendly to us even during the rush hours. We sat on a seat nearby the door, it was very windy and cold due to the half-opened door, and they kept it closed every time people go in and out. Not only that, Billy checked regularly to make sure everything is good and asked if we needed anything else. We enjoyed the food, but it wouldn’t have been such satisfaction without their great service. Thank you.“

“Popped in because its always time for meat. Loved tge atmosphere, and the language lessons in the bathroom. The food was great. The only downside was lack of my favorite banchan and the high prices of solutions. I'll be back.

With my own bottles. ;)“

“First time at Ono. Good food and good service. I will return.“