Kim Tar B.B.Q.

1698 Hostetter Rd, San Jose
(408) 453-2006

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John Lue

I went back to this place just to reminisce old memories. I grew up coming to this place for they're bbq pork and roast duck. The quality wasn't great. The duck was dry and flavorless. The saddest part was the skin. It was not crispy at all. The barbecue pork was not flavorless and was not smoky. Both dishes added up to $70. It was a complete disappointment, and it tarnished my childhood memories.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Daniel Guo

Very hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant. Place looks very rundown and even the TV is low quality, but the food is pretty good for the price.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jason Lee

I had the pork offal noodle soup here. Nothing like hk but there’s not many restaurants here that serve this. They gave decent portions and I was pleasantly surprised.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

sam phong

Food is very good, price is good. they gave you a lot of food for the price. they are very fast to prepare my order. I been coming here for about 30 plus years. thanks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thormax Maximus

All the food was very good and tasty in the sense in both authenticity
Very great service swell very nice people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marbo Cheng

The BBQ were ok - I got it for dinner so it wasn’t really freshz

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Bay Zhang

Cha siu is a 0. It was dry, aged, and just sad to chew on. The pigs already died and they died for nothing.Roast duck was pretty good. Clams were great.Disclaimer: Pictures were taken after the meal

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Jinqian Fan

Roasted duck is totally cold. I am so sad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Roast

Robert Hom

One of the best Chinese BBQ spots in the Southbay and their aren't many. Good comforting good and the atmosphere and decor is the same as any Chinese BBQ place you would ever visit. Nothing fancy here, but we come for the food and not an art gallery.Don't ever forget the plum sauce with your roast duck or you'll be missing out. Sauces and napkins are self serve.Always hits the spot and fulfills my cravings.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sanguansak Sarangkasiri (แซม)

Authentic delicious Chinese food at reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Three Meats Combo BBQ Pork Soy Chichen Roasted Duck, Beef Chow Fun

Jiahao Cai

The meat was very dry and had no taste. No service at all.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ivy N.

One of the best hole in the wall Chinese joint. Food is absolutely MSG delicious. If you want to eat healthy, I recommend you go elsewhere. But if you're up for good old-fashioned quick Chinese food, come here. Roast duck is good. Peking spare ribs is bomb, but it is recommended to eat it at the spot (instead of takeout) while it's hot and crispy. House fried rice...the glistening of the dish will call your name. Best of all, they have this sauteed spicy chili paste condiment that just compliments every bite. Downfall. Joint is small. Cash only; however, they do have an ATM. Service is a hit or miss, but if you speak their language, probably better than usual. Not going to lie. Enjoy.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Jiahao Cai (James)

The meat was very dry and had no taste. No service at all.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Wil Gong

Yummy bbq items with rice to-go.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Duck

12udy Cool

Horrible roast pork, the skins not even crispy and comes with a lot of bones. I paid for crispy pork belly not bones.

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