Seven Scents 七号小串 | Skewers · Beer · Chinese BBQ

I came by with 3 friends recently to this newly-opened restaurant that specializes in skewers. We came on a Saturday evening around 6:30, and there were still a handful of tables available, but filled up while we were eating. (When we got there they asked us if we had reservations, but I don't see anywhere to make reservations online; so you might have to call to make one?) They have a pretty big menu of various spicy dishes (many of which did seem yummy!), but we decided to only try the skewers :) Price point is a tad high - around $2 per skewer on average (before tax/tip), but overall they were quite yummy. Our favourites were the grilled beef (fat & lean) 牛肉小串(肥瘦) and the grilled black pepper beef skewers 黑椒牛肉串. Both were quite nicely seasoned with cumin, pepper, etc. and the beef was well cooked to a tender softness. We also tried a few other options - beef tendons were fine but tended to taste a bit too oily, and the chicken cartilage had a nice flavour but texture was hard to chew. When we ordered, we were told that they didn't have any of the pork options available that evening (maybe growing pains with supply chain and what not). It's pretty interesting that they bring the skewers to you without a plate or anything (once you have a tray/plate on your table). Also, I think the ventilation in the restaurant is pretty lacking. Especially further away from the exit, you could smell and even see there was a lot of smokiness in the air (from the skewer grills). All in all, a pretty decent meal at a good price. I'm keen to come back to try some of their non-skewer dishes in the future !

Food was incredible - so much better than I expected based on my first impression of the space and atmosphere. And the food is most important! I was put off by the plastic table and thin, disposable, plastic plates/bowls, the loud pop music, and the echo-y, austere interior. So I expected the worst but was pleasantly surprised when the food arrived. We had the dry fried green beans, chilled lettuce tips, and a selection of skewers, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The skewers are loaded with the smokiness and flavor of real charcoal and seasoned perfectly. Overall very reminiscent of what you’ll get in China. The chicken wings were very well done, which I prefer, though my wife did not and insisted is not the standard for Chinese BBQ. With a shared side of rice and a beer. It came to about $90 with tax and tip. Not cheap but also not outrageous. This is not a place to spend time. Service is responsive and to the point, no frills. Efficiency is the game. Sit, eat, get out. We’ll likely order take out in the future.

This place is so good! Seven Scents has everything I love — juicy, flavorful skewers, ice-cold beer, and that unbeatable Chinese BBQ vibe. The grilled meats were perfectly seasoned and tender, and the side dishes? Super tasty and comforting — just like a late-night meal back home. Also, don’t miss the spicy crawfish — messy, spicy, and totally worth it. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. The vibe is chill, the service is friendly, and it’s a great place to hang out with friends. Prices are fair for the quality and portion size. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation!

If you’re craving legit Chinese BBQ, this place hits the spot. The skewers come out smoky and loaded with cumin-chili goodness, the fried veggie plate is crunchy and addictive, and even the tossed lettuce salad packs a spicy punch. The space feels lively without being loud, so it’s perfect for grabbing a few friends, ordering a table-full of sticks, and chilling over cold drinks. Tasty, laid-back, and great for small hangouts—count me in for round two.

Lately I've been a huge fan of Chinese BBQ so when I heard this spot just opened in LIC, I was super excited to go. The first time I went, the wait was extremely long, I decided to go another day at a slower time. I ended up going on a Friday at 4:30pm and there was no wait. The interior of the restaurant is bright and spacious. Staff is nice. Service is quick here, and despite it being a BBQ spot, this is one of the spots where they grill for you and bring out the cooked skewers (as opposed to you grilling it yourself). My friend and I got their beef, chicken cartilage, and beef with pepper skewers as well as their eggplant. I really enjoyed their chicken cartilage and beef with pepper skewers, but thought that their cuts of just beef skewers were too fatty. I did enjoy their eggplant too. I wish they had their cold noodles, but it was sold out when I went :(. I thought they did a good job at seasoning too, but did have to ask for more (I wish they just had it on their table). Overall, not a bad spot for Chinese skewers in LIC!

Tried this new skewer spot during their soft opening and really enjoyed it! The atmosphere is simple but clean and comfortable. Love the beef/lamb skewers, and chicken wings were great too. The eggplant is a must try if you are a garlic lover. They also have a lot of beer options, which go great with the skewers. If you are not into beer like me, grabbing a kale boost tea from Heytea makes a perfect combo!

My friends and I had dinner here last night, and we were seriously impressed! We ordered the grilled beef skewers with peppers — perfectly grilled, juicy, and packed with flavor. Everything we tried was fantastic and full of flavor. We will definitely come back.

Absolutely loved my experience at Seven Scents 七号小串! The skewers were flavorful and perfectly grilled, with just the right amount of spice. Great selection of meats and veggies, cold drinks, and a chill, lively atmosphere. Friendly service made it even better. Definitely coming back!

Lately I've been a huge fan of Chinese BBQ so when I heard this spot just opened in LIC, I was super excited to go. The first time I went, the wait was extremely long, I decided to go another day at a slower time. I ended up going on a Friday at 4:30pm and there was no wait. The interior of the restaurant is bright and spacious. Staff is nice. Service is quick here, and despite it being a BBQ spot, this is one of the spots where they grill for you and bring out the cooked skewers (as opposed to you grilling it yourself). My friend and I got their beef, chicken cartilage, and beef with pepper skewers as well as their eggplant. I really enjoyed their chicken cartilage and beef with pepper skewers, but thought that their cuts of just beef skewers were too fatty. I did enjoy their eggplant too. I wish they had their cold noodles, but it was sold out when I went :(. I thought they did a good job at seasoning too, but did have to ask for more (I wish they just had it on their table). Overall, not a bad spot for Chinese skewers in LIC!

I came by with 3 friends recently to this newly-opened restaurant that specializes in skewers. We came on a Saturday evening around 6:30, and there were still a handful of tables available, but filled up while we were eating. (When we got there they asked us if we had reservations, but I don't see anywhere to make reservations online; so you might have to call to make one?) They have a pretty big menu of various spicy dishes (many of which did seem yummy!), but we decided to only try the skewers :) Price point is a tad high - around $2 per skewer on average (before tax/tip), but overall they were quite yummy. Our favourites were the grilled beef (fat & lean) 牛肉小串(肥瘦) and the grilled black pepper beef skewers 黑椒牛肉串. Both were quite nicely seasoned with cumin, pepper, etc. and the beef was well cooked to a tender softness. We also tried a few other options - beef tendons were fine but tended to taste a bit too oily, and the chicken cartilage had a nice flavour but texture was hard to chew. When we ordered, we were told that they didn't have any of the pork options available that evening (maybe growing pains with supply chain and what not). It's pretty interesting that they bring the skewers to you without a plate or anything (once you have a tray/plate on your table). Also, I think the ventilation in the restaurant is pretty lacking. Especially further away from the exit, you could smell and even see there was a lot of smokiness in the air (from the skewer grills). All in all, a pretty decent meal at a good price. I'm keen to come back to try some of their non-skewer dishes in the future !

happened to see this place when getting heytea next door and was surprised how packed it was. i decided to stop by 2 weeks later on a tuesday night at 10pm and can definitely see why its popular. funny that 4 of the 5 other tables also grabbed heytea next door before dining and saw them turn away someone who came in with a big dog but that makes sense to me. we ordered the grilled beef skewers, dry-fried green beans, and cumin beef aorta. the skewers were probably the best ive ever had, green beans were very solid, and aorta was kinda fun to eat but prob wouldnt get again. i wish the prices were a bit lower but its not unreasonable for the area as shown by how good business is. yet another new chinese spot catering to international 富二代 in lic but the menu is interesting and its open late (til 12am) so a welcome addition to me!

Good addition to LIC neighborhood. A casual spot and inside is bright, clean and welcoming. Hubby and I went on the 2nd week after they open. It was busy on a Thursday night and some skewers took a little while to come out but it wasn't too bad. We ordered a bunch of different Street-Style Skewers to try, although nothing really stand out (and also had better) but the skewers are quite decent. They don't have a big menu but a good enough diverse selections on entrees if you are not a fan on skewers like us. Overall a nice experience with decent food (mainly BBQ skewers) and good services. We will be back!

Made ressies for 6:30pm on a work night. 2 other tables were occupied. Clean spacious set up. By the time we grab the cheque, it was packed. Surprisingly, when we go back, I'll have to pass on the skewers but the duck blood, scallion oil tripe and cauliflower were sooooo good. We even had round 2 for the tripe and duck blood.