Smoking Kow BBQ

2910 N Sycamore St, Arlington
(703) 534-2510

Recent Reviews

David Conner

Looking for something different, my friend and I drove out from Vienna to try this today. Fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious, and the portion was very good. We had plenty of leftovers to take home. I recommend the platter with brisket and pulled pork. Four different sauces to choose from, and all four were great.My only disappointment was a very limited selection of canned drinks. But, there's a 7-11 next door, so...We will both be returning...great find!

Tarek Alwazir

Best beef brisket sandwich I've had in a while. A couple of benches inside the store, rustic and charming. Beef tastes of very good quality.

Dave H.

Tried the pulled pork and brisket sandwich. Brisket was okay, pork was a little better. Baked beans were a bit unusual but had a good flavored. Good sized portions of everything. Cornbread was okay, very dense. Did not care for the sauces. Friendly service. All in all, not a bad experience, just too many other places I go provide a better one.

Aravind B.

Tiny place with not much parking. But the Kansas style barbecue is out of the world! Would love it eat here. Everyday!

P Soriano

Overall the BBQ has been very good here, especially the pulled pork BBQ and the jalapeño grits. I recently ordered a Turkey platter with pulled pork as an addition. We could not tell which meat was which!? The Turkey was dark mostly skin and fat with very little meat which was sad since this was for a non-pork eater. The pulled pork was not “pulled” but chunks of pork. I was a bit baffled and disappointed since we took this home and discovered too late the meat was not as expected. I will NOT order takeout again because they seem to have become undependable. . .

Tashell Mitchell

Swung by for a lazy, late night dinner on my way home from work and oh my! It was my first time and I was very indecisive but Ricardo was a dream and patiently helped me put together the perfect meal. Very friendly. The food was great and the customer service was top tier, I’ll definitely be back!

Paul Mayeur

I think this is the best BBQ in the region. Very smokey. Very moist. Normally I hate puled pork because it is dry, but not here. Also the moist brisket is very moist. Great place. Will go again.

Cole Simmons

Took my visiting family here and everyone got something different and not a single complaint. Classics like pulled pork and ribs were excellent. They have some classic sides with excellent flavor. Also tried the Texas caviar which is a vinegar based bean salad and loved it as well. Staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

John C.

Honestly the best BBQ in the DMV. Pork and chicken are amazing, standout sides are jalapeño grits and amazing pickles. I love the SK!

Mischa J.

The food tasted very nice here (although it was a bit on the pricey side), and the decor was nice as well. The people who work here are also very nice. It would be nice if they had a better drink selection. I had their pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and sparkling water. They were all good and they have very generous amounts of sauces to put on your food.

Mischa

The food tasted very nice here (although it was a bit on the pricey side), and the decor was nice as well. The people who work here are also very nice. It would be nice if they had a better drink selection. I had their pulled pork sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and sparkling water. They were all good and they have generous amounts of sauces to put on your food.

Trinity S.

No matter what, you're taken care of. Great customer service and great meat! Like... Look at this Mac n brisket! I already took a few bites but LOOK AT HOW MUCH YOU GET! Like... I ain't a small woman.. I like food.. and even I'm like "good gawd look at all that!" It's good, it's smokey, it's cheesy, it's REAL pickles, and food coma inducing. I'm at work, this was lunch, and I don't know how I'm going to make it through the rest of the day after this delectable dish... I need a nap. ❤️ Will buy again. Support small business y'all.

David Zheng

The food was fine. But definitely didn't feel very welcomed there considering I was a first-time customer. I walked in to pick up an online order on a Sunday afternoon. The gentleman behind the counter didn't seem to care (he was listening to/watching something with his earphones). I stood there, waiting for him to look up. I finally greeted him and said I was there to pick up an order. Sounding annoyed, he looked up and pointed to the table by door and said something along the lines of, "It's right there man."After I left, I saw him walking next door to the 7-11. I noticed he was wearing his jeans sagging halfway down his legs; didn't quite look like an employee, maybe he was just there to man the station for a friend (but I digress). Maybe he needed a pick-me-up and he got offended when I said hi to him? We'll never know.

David Z.

The food was fine. But definitely didn't feel very welcomed there considering I was a first-time customer. I walked in to pick up an online order on a Sunday afternoon. The gentleman behind the counter didn't seem to care (he was listening to/watching something with his earphones). I stood there, waiting for him to look up. I finally greeted him and said I was there to pick up an order. Sounding annoyed, he looked up and pointed to the table by the door and said something along the lines of, "It's right there man." After I left, I saw him walking next door to the 7-11. I noticed he was wearing his jeans sagging halfway down his legs; didn't quite look like an employee, maybe he was just there to man the station for a friend (but I digress). Maybe he needed a pick-me-up and he got offended when I said hi to him? We'll never know.

Colson Strength & Conditioning

10/10 service and food. We were looking for a classic bbq pulled pork sandwich. Nothing fancy! Walked in this place and got exactly that. John M. was our server. Extremely friendly and positive energy and just an over all nice guy. Have us some samples and made our day. Food was amazing and affordable. Bbq sauces were also very good. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants classic BBQ food.

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