XINJIANG BBQ
Barbecue restaurant · Monterey Park ·

XINJIANG BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Monterey Park ·

Offers lamb, beef, chicken skewers, seafood, late hours

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306 N Garfield Ave A12, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Get directions

$30–50

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306 N Garfield Ave A12, Monterey Park, CA 91754 Get directions

+1 626 288 3988
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The 32 Best Late Night Restaurants In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Equal parts audio-visual installation and Chinese grilled skewer spot, Xinjiang BBQ in San Gabriel delivers one of the trippier late-night eating experiences in LA. You start by using your phone to order a pile of spice-rubbed skewers—various chicken parts, lamb, seafood, vegetables, etc.—followed by more drinking snacks and beer. Projectors screen giant virtual backdrops onto the walls, while small TVs at each table play catchy pop music videos. There will probably be someone attempting karaoke. The food is decent, but this place stimulates your eyes and ears as much as it does your mouth. Open until 2am weekdays, and until 3am on weekends." - brant cox, arden shore, nikko duren, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/best-late-night-restaurants-los-angeles
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New Late Night Restaurant Opens in Linda Vista With Chinese Barbecue and Karaoke - Eater San Diego

"A new Chinese barbecue restaurant has opened in Linda Vista, replacing the old Saigon Restaurant location adjacent to Thuan Phat supermarket. This is the second location of Xinjiang BBQ, which opened in Monterey Park in 2017. Inspired by meat dishes in Xinjiang, a city in northwestern China, the Chinese fusion restaurant also offers lamb soup, lamb chops, lamb kidneys, and lamb testicles as well as a good selection of barbecued skewers, including beef kabobs, crispy pork, Taiwanese sausage, and chicken gizzards which can be ordered spicy or mild. The menu extends to seafood snacks like barbeque oysters and spicy clams, plus fried rice, sweet sour fries, eggplant with garlic, and fried tofu. Sweets include skewers of grilled buns lightly dusted with sugar come on skewers and small desserts filled with yogurt and red bean paste. Designed like a 360-degree art installation, the immersive experience starts in the 2,800-square-foot restaurant’s lobby which is set with motion sensors so customers can interact with roving images on the floor. Giant screens on every wall display various scenes, including Chinese scroll paintings whose characters and objects move within the artwork. Each table also features individual screens broadcasting Chinese and Western music videos and microphones for karaoke. Owner Xun Tong tells Eater he plans on expanding the menu to include hot pot, and hopes to serve beer and soju once the restaurant receives its liquor license. Known for keeping late-night hours in Monterey Park, Xinjiang BBQ will also stay open late in Linda Vista. The restaurant is open from Monday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight." - Helen I. Hwang

https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/3/13/24099622/xinjiang-bbq-chinese-barbecue-skewers-restaurant-karaoke-new-opening-linda-vista-san-diego
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A Chinese Restaurant From Monterey Park Is Expanding to Linda Vista - Eater San Diego

"A new Chinese barbecue restaurant is opening in Linda Vista, replacing the old Saigon Restaurant location adjacent to Thuan Phat supermarket. Aiming for an opening in late January, this will be the second branch of Xinjiang BBQ, which opened in Monterey Park in 2017." - Helen I. Hwang

https://sandiego.eater.com/2023/12/13/23989345/xinjiang-bbq-chinese-restaurant-monterey-park-linda-vista-new-opening-late-night-food-san-diego
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Xinjiang BBQ - Review - Monterey Park - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Equal parts audio-visual installation and Chinese grilled skewer spot, Xinjiang BBQ in Monterey Park delivers one of the trippier late-night eating experiences in LA. You start by using your phone to order a pile of spice-rubbed skewers—various chicken parts, lamb, seafood, vegetables—followed by more drinking snacks and beer. Projectors screen giant virtual backdrops onto the walls, while small TVs at each table play catchy pop music videos. There will probably be someone attempting karaoke. The food is decent, but this place stimulates your eyes and ears as much as it does your mouth. Open until 2am weekdays, and until 3am on weekends." - Garrett Snyder

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/xinjiang-bbq-monterey-park
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Ciara

Google
Absolutely amazing BBQ! The meat was perfectly smoked — tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Portions were generous, prices fair, and the atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming.

Phi H.

Google
Great atmosphere overall (more of a young dark ambient vibe), though the wait was long — over 40 minutes when I arrived around 8 p.m. on a Saturday. The Yelp online waitlist worked, but it felt a bit odd to use. The food has a very distinct flavor profile — not exactly my taste, but my family really enjoyed the variety of dishes. Personally, I only liked the fried rice and tofu skewers. The food itself isn’t bad at all; it’s just got a very unique flavor style that may not suit everyone. I liked the digital menu and ordering system — it’s convenient — but the food took quite a while to arrive after placing our order. The staff were kind and attentive, which I appreciated. Seating, however, was not very comfortable; the chairs were light and tended to shift even with small movements.

Hoangthy N.

Google
Was looking for a place that serves Chinese cumin lamb skewers. Apparently, when we looked on the list suggested on Yelp, my boyfriend immediately chose this one since it is known in China. He was craving more skewers after the ones we got from the 626 Night Market the previous weekend. It wasn't the same vendor at the Night Market but was still pretty good. It wasn't too overly spiced, and you can cater to your liking on how spicy or whether you want it more dry or not. Extra condiments on the table if you want to add more spices. It was kind of hard to find as it is located on a small boulevard and small stores. It barely has any street lights at night, and it's tucked all the way in the back corner of the little complex. You'll notice where they are since it is the only place that has a bright Christmas tree right in front of the store, and Christmas lights lit up all around to grab your attention. Since this is mainly a late night experience, you can use all the parking space in the complex to wait in your car while waiting for your turn. It's better if you speak Chinese when you go there. They do speak English. We came around 8.30 pm on a Friday night and waited about 40 minutes for two people. It was a good timing as it seems more people come here later in the evening and great for groups. I would suggest just order to-go ahead of time, pick it up, and enjoy at home. The place is very limited seating (max 35), lots of images/videos projected all along the walls. The chairs and seating are minimal decor, like you're seating at an outside bar vendor. It's nice that the place cooks the skewers outside where you're not covered in smoke. They will place the skewers as they're done cooking and place it on the main platter. At the time, it was $6.99 for 4 skewers. Place is definitely a fun experience, a bit trendy for the younger crowd. Probably not a place for family with children though.

NNG L

Google
I like how they serve the chicken skin very crispy, overal everything we order very good 👍 very nice service too 👍

Henry

Google
Amazing hidden gem! A must place to try delicious lamb skewers with variety of spice options. They used to have seatings outside on the parking lot during Covid but now we can enjoy the food comfortably indoor. Lamb skewers are perfectly cooked in the kitchen and arrives perfectly juicy inside and crispy outside. We usually start with cucumber with garlic as an appetizer, and sweet and sour fries for the kids. Eggplant is also a great dish for vegetarian friends. Today we tried Spicy crawfish and it was tasty - crawfish was fresh and even the soup was delicious. Last but not the least, their lamb dough drop soup is very hearty and fulfilling, definitely a good choice for a chilly day

Gerardo G.

Google
The good got here at 5 and was seated immediately. 3 types of seasoning are table side for you. You order using barcode to your phone and menu populates for you to order. We ordered fried rice which for me was the winner, as well as shrimp, chicken heart, pork belly-aka bacon, and tongue. Huge disappointment on the pork belly should have known as plenty of pictures show why it looks like. Beer selection is ok for the venue. Not an expensive meal which was on the brighter side. Less of date night more for the boys out drinking.

Winnie H.

Google
Beef skewer, chicken skin, chicken cartilage, garlic eggplant, mini sausage, 烤饅頭(sweet) were all really yum!! We ordered a bunch of food and only costs ~$35 per person, super worth it. Chicken wasn’t the best (too dry), and veggies were alright. But you have to order the garlic eggplant 👍👍

Beverly L.

Google
Only one cashier one service person. Sitting at the table waiting for one hour, the people who cane in more late , but they got the food first ( same lamb skewers), when the food arrived my table, the temperature is just warm, not hot no more. The taste is bad when u start to eat and they are getting more cold. Last time I went here with my friends one month ago, the taste is very great and the skewers are hot! Not sure they changed the cooker or meat. Tastes wired this time.
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Jimmy L.

Yelp
I work for a high end restaurant and this place is my #1 place to go with coworkers after a tiring shift. Being in hospitality, I can tell you, there's nothing wrong with this place. Some places need their guest to feel worshipped, this is not that kind of place. Let me explain: Tucked inside the most unassuming plaza, XinJiang BBQ is easily missed. Their bright neon sign is towards the back of the plaza so you can drive straight past the entire plaza and not see it. Thankfully, I usually come between 11PM-2AM so the lights are bright and helpful. The seating is done quickly and without the traditional hospitality flare. They know you're here to drink, be loud, and stuff your face with skewers. Their main focus is to get you seated so that you can enjoy your evening with your friends. So why did I mention hospitality? I know Yelp elites tend to have objects lodged in their posteriors regarding "hospitality". As someone who has worked in the industry for over 15+ years, I can tell you there's a time and a place for hospitality. When you want to chug soju and cram skewers into your mouth, you know you're not there for expert friendly service. They bring you what you want and that's it. Food is great and only gets better the more you drink! My party's favorite will always be the cucumber salad side dish. Garlicy, savory, served chilled. Refreshing when you're going heavy on the meat and alcohol. Intestines are crispy, lamb skewers are seasoned with the perfect amount of cumin. You MUST try the oysters and clams! You can choose to sing karaoke, too, but since the tables are so close together, you'd only embarrass your ancestors for trying. Will probably continue to come back...until convinced otherwise.
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Dan T.

Yelp
Great prices and great food with amazing selections to sum it all up. It's our 3/4 times we are here and each time we always had a great times. Don't compare to those common tiny skewers, this place give you three times the meats for same price and you have the option of well done or mediums. Try them and you will be back, particularly for their beef , pork, lamb and my fav intestines Service is great and if you speak probably better but for English speaking they are good but the ambience is like night club drinking place which they are
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Tiffany I.

Yelp
Been here before for like, 2-3 Times with My Late Ex & Friends Separately! The Service is good as well as the food, too! The Ambiance is Different to the American Culture, WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR with The Asian Nightlife Experience! However...IF YOU'RE A Night Owl OR just Nocturnal in general, this place is exactly for that type of lifestyle especially IF you're craving that Late Night Asian Cuisine as well. So, Enjoy!
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Felicia K.

Yelp
This place is open late so it's perfect for late night munchies. The seasoning is great. Service is okay. Not much to note on. Definitely coming back!
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Michael P.

Yelp
Arrived here pretty late on a Saturday night since my friend said it closes at 4am! I miss those pre-covid restaurant days where we were able to go to HK style cafes at 2-3am and have a post drunken meal. This place scratches the itch somewhat! We came with a party of 6 at about 2am and ordered a few items on the menu. Chicken skin came crispy and tasty. Protein such as beef tongue, beef skewers and lamb skewers already tasted pretty good for our drunken state. The place has some crazy interior design and tables are oddly aligned but enough to enjoy with a group of friends. Overall food and service was pretty good. They do add gratuity for party of 5 or more I believe. I give this place a thumbs up if you are semi drinking and need post drunken meal late at night in the SGV!
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Erik G.

Yelp
What We Ordered: -Chicken Skin (4) $5.99 -Chicken Gizzard (4) $4.99 -2 Fish Tofu (2) $7.98 -Gluten Skewer (1) $3.99 -Shiitake Mushroom (2) $3.99 This was our first in-person visit to Xinjiang BBQ. We've ordered delivery a couple of times before, and the food was just okay. However, my wife and I both agreed it tasted much better this time. We ordered the Mild Spicy option, but it wasn't spicy for me at all. The flavors were very good! The Chicken Skin and Fish Tofu skewers were my favorites, and I would order them again. Next time, we'll definitely try the lamb skewers to see what they're like. The service was friendly and helpful! It's hands-down the best Chinese BBQ spot in Monterey Park, and we will definitely be back!
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Jason C.

Yelp
This place a vibe fr. I've come here many times, this time it was with the homie that put me on originally. There is usually a wait but they close quite late so if you got time it's great. It is couch style seating and they've actually got new cushions for them since the last time I 've been. The skewers are alreadky cooked when they bring it out, and they are chillin on the hot plate so they stay warm! We ordered chicken skin, chicken gizzard, enoki mushroom w bacon, pork belly, beef, lamb, and a beef roll. I'm sure we ordred more but those I would definitely reccommend. You can compliment your meal with a variety of beer and they also have a projector for entertainment. Overall 9/10, one of my go to skewer spots in this area. Open late, good skewers,and beer, what more do you want?
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Selene S.

Yelp
Ate an early dinner here around 6pm. It was pretty empty inside still with only a few occupied tables. Located in a generic looking plaza, it'll easy to miss. Plus their sign doesn't really pop out. Staff provided utensils, water, and dishes for us to use. You order yourself using a QR code. Ambiance was alright with dim lighting, karaoke music, and LED screens in the background. Food came out relatively quick. They had spices on the table so you can add more if needed. We ordered several dishes: -beef skewers ($6.49, 4 ea): tender juicy meat (5/5) -lamb skewers ($6.49, 4 ea): tender juicy meat but since parts were fatty (5/5) -fish tofu skewers ($3.99, 2 ea): just like fish tofu -chicken skin skewers ($5.99, 4 ea): fried well -enoki bacon skewers ($6.99, 2 ea): it tastes mostly like bacon and texture is weird to have the chewy/squishy mushroom wrapped inside (2/5) -steamed bun ($2.99, 2 ea): they put a lot of seasoning on it but the bun was toasted just right (4/5) -garlic scallop ($7.99, 2 ea): lots of garlic sauce and scallop was juicy (4/5) -rice ($1.99): too sticky and some parts were dry (3/5) -crispy pork ($8.99): fried just right and tender pork inside, perfect with the seasoning (5/5) Service was decent but when they gave us the bill, we noticed they charged us the tip on the total without letting us choose. Maybe because we were a party of 6? But they included the tip of 18% AFTER tax when it should be before tax. This was very sneaky of them and we don't want to come back because of this.
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Graciela C.

Yelp
Busy busy place tucked in the back of this parking lot. Lots of Gen Zs here. Enough said. Small kinda divey place, it's a good spot for hanging out and sharing food. Mainly the skewers which were tasty but all too much of the same. The chicken wings were great, I recommend those. I would also get the lamb soup with bits of noodle. The texture was great. The stir fried clams were terrible and full of sand. It was like exfoliating your teeth and we just had to send it back. Flavor of this was also very disappointing. They do have a fairly annoying projector with constant moving images that they warn can cause seizures. Not to mention lots of exposed wiring under the table and a rug that flips and can easily cause a fall. It can't be up to code if you ask me. The wait time can be long as the place is not that spacious. They do however not pressure you to leave in any way and I like that.
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Kanokphorn D.

Yelp
I book the reservation on the Yelp, it was help me save time. Every time I go to this place they always busy. My favorite would be chicken skin and smash cucumber, and grilled oysters , the projectors surrounding which great for hang out with friends.
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Sandy P.

Yelp
A gem of a place in MPK! They offer karoke if you're interested paired with awesome skewers and plenty of beer options. Skewers were seasoned perfectly and enjoyed their clam stir fry dish.
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Matt T.

Yelp
Xinjiang is where we go when we crave skewers. There are some projectors strapped to the ceiling to make all the walls animated in a full cohesive image. With karaoke screens built into the tables and mobile ordering, I've never come here and not had a fun and chill time. Service is quick and the staff are very responsive and professional. Our favorites are: Beef Chicken Skin Chicken Heart Intestines Cucumber Salad helps balance out the taste and a beer really hits the spot.
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Robinson L.

Yelp
A little bit on the pricy-er side for Chinese skewer bbq. Very authentic Chinese xinjiang bbq. The marination, the seasoning, as well as the sauce on seafood are all like the bbq I had 10+ years ago at Xinjiang. It's a bit American friendly since they toned down the spicy and added a little bit of sweet into the mix. They also have this interesting karaoke service where you can sing on the big screen. The service staff was super helpful, might need a little bit of English training. Took my toxica Latina girl there, she said it got too much spices for her stomach and she would get bloated the next day. But with the beef skewer and lamb skewer, it's a guaranteed lay tonight :). And she would come back for seconds. I mean she always comes back for me ;). Highly recommend beef and lamb skewer. Highly recommend the chives and the oyster. Be safe out there ~
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Mark I.

Yelp
Our go to spot here in MPK. I've taken family, friends, and co workers here and it's always a pleasant experience. Punctual service, and the projectors give a party ambiance. If you love skewers, this is a place for you. If you stick with the populars like beef, lamb, intestines, pork belly, chicken and chicken skins. They have plenty of other choices, you won't be disappointed. Also, they serve tsing tao, asahi/sapporo to wash it all down. Best of it all, they are open late!!
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Oscar B.

Yelp
Skewers here have amazing flavor, easy to order by using their tablet, they're open late, and interior of the restaurant looks really cool. They easily earn a 5-star Yelp rating in my opinion. The chicken gizzard and lamb skewers are probably my favorite skewers here. This is definitely one of my favorite late-night food spots.
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T J.

Yelp
Great place for xing Jian skewers after the movies... Open late. Would definitely go back when in the area.
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Tanya T.

Yelp
Vibe It looked like it was raining around us and then sometimes a whale would swim by. Projector on the wall was cool. Food Cucumber 5/5 Shredded potato 4/5 Beef 4/5 Lamb 4/5 Mushroom: 1/5
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Delphine P.

Yelp
Have been wanting to try this place. It's fun, delicious, and open late. The only thing I was confused about was when they bring the skewers to your table and put it on the grill-top, I thought it would cook there. However, apparently they skewers come out cooked already and the cast iron grill top is only to keep them warm? But there are 3 votive candles heating the grill, which is definitely not enough heat to keep the skewers warm, so eat them quickly. Other than that, we loved the projections on the wall and hung out for a long time chatting. Cucumbers are amazing. So is the whole eggplant.
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Rachel T.

Yelp
Stopped by for some dinner cause we heard about it from a video on TikTok. It's a skewer place, pretty interesting DIY hole in the wall. There's tons of parking out front but then since we went at night the entrance was kinda dark so I missed my turn the first time around haha. When you get in there's tons of neon light fixtures which was pretty cool. We didn't have to wait so that was nice too and it was a Friday night around 7pm. You order from a QR code and then it gets delivered to your table. It was pretty easy to figure out and food came out relatively quick. It was pretty tasty and the appetizer portions were quite large. We ordered a variety of their skewers and you can ask to have differing levels if spices. When you're seated they have a projected screen on the walls so it's a bit random but you definitely get the vibe that you're somewhere else. While the seating is cute I sat in the middle of a longer section and it slumped in the middle so was a bit uneven from the rest of the table. Not bad, also just a bit pricy.
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Joy

Yelp
Ordered on doordash and picked up. I have eaten here multiple times before so I always get a range of meats and veggies on the skewer. Service was quick and was gifted a soda for every $25 spent. My favorites go-tos were the chicken gizzard and beef skewers! Lamb, enoki mushrooms with bacon, and eggplant was also good as well. Flavor profile is a bit inconsistent at times and felt little lacking this time around. Will be asking for medium spice next time around!
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Kimberly T.

Yelp
One of my fav late night skewer places. Decor feels really homey with their seating and projectors showing cool images on their walls. They do have a warning on the side for anyone who suffers from epilepsy. Service is pretty hands off here since you order from a QR code, and staff hands them to you. Flagging staff down can be hard so sometimes it's best to walk up to the front. Peak times, expect to wait 45 mins to an hour. The inside is pretty small and tables only seats up to 6-8 people approx. I loooove the skewers here. The seasonings are on point, pretty decently priced, and they don't skimp on the protein here. Some cuts of meat can be a little too fatty though, but makes for good drunk people food.
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Vicki C.

Yelp
Hit up this spot on a Tuesday night after a concert and loved that they are open past midnight. When you walk in, you are greeted by a vibrant atmosphere with colorful LED lights and immersive landscapes projected across the walls. Fun spot to chill and catch up with friends. Plus, each table gets a free polaroid and karaoke song! We ordered the beef, lamb, chicken skin, and squid skewers. Everything was tender and flavorful except the chicken skin, which was a bit tough and salty. Don't forget to Yelp check-in for a free soda!
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Jeanie L.

Yelp
A Chinese BBQ/skewers restaurant that is located at the end of a dead strip mall. I came right when they open so they weren't busy. Ordering: Ordering was easy and done through your phone. They give you a QR code to scan and also a number code to access the online ordering. Food: We ordered the lamb skewers, chicken cartilage, beef tongue, garlic cucumbers, bread, chicken wings, pork belly, and garlic eggplant. Food was very tasty but the skewers took a long time to come out. Every dish was well seasoned and had a ton of flavor. Service: They pretty much have no service here. Only time I saw the waiter was when he sat us and brought out the food. He did not collect our empty plates at all and we couldn't even find him when we wanted to pay at the end. We ended up walking up to the cash register and standing there until someone noticed us. I also did not like the seats. The couches were very soft and maybe I'm getting old but my back was starting to hurt after sitting for a while.
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Thomas K.

Yelp
Xinjiang BBQ is quite an experience. Growing up in the SGV, I feel like I have my fair share of Asian food, but this was definitely a different level. Xinjiang has a pungent aroma of lamb and cumin the moment you step in. The place is filled with projectors and illuminating screens on each table. The music is loud, a mix of American top 40, Mandarin and Cantonese pop. It was interesting to order with our phones and the order is updated real-time among everyone in the table. They are open ridiculously late. I don't usually eat innards so I felt like my options were limited. As with most BBQ places, the options were meat focused. While I don't particularly enjoy the food (my personal palette), I did think it was made well - well flavored and tender. Of the things I tried, I thought the chicken skin really wasn't worth it.
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Kimberly P.

Yelp
[ Food ] It was my first time eating at a skewer restaurant and everything was good and flavorful. The beef, chicken, and chicken skin was yummy. There's also different flavored cumin on each table for people who like more seasoning. [ Service ] Customer service was good. You scan the QR code on your table and order online, which was kinda convenient. Food comes out pretty quickly. They open til super late, which is nice for people who want a late night snack. There's also a projector that plays karaoke songs on the walls, which is fun if you like loud music. [ Parking ] The restaurant can be easily missed driving from Garfield Ave. since it's hidden in a small plaza, but they do have a parking lot.
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Mike L.

Yelp
4 5 stars Get: beef and lamb skewers for sure. Chicken heart and gizzard. Cucumber salad, eggplant w/ garlic. Get if you like: chicken gristle (I really like this but some may find texture off-putting), sweet vinegar shoestring fries (if you like salt & vinegar stuff, you'll like it), whole squid (it's good for the price but isn't roasted, just saucy) Don't get: pork intestine (roasted/dried to smithereens, very crunchy ~ but no flavor) I like this place's overall balance of food, atmosphere, and price. Ordering from the QR makes it seamless, the dim LED lighting makes it easy on your eyes, the chairs have soft padding with pillows for your back, and it's easy to call for service since it's a small dining area. This place is an equivalent to Korean Soju bars of Ktown but Xinjiang-style in SGV. Beers are $4 per bottle and Soju is $12, much cheaper drinks and food than Ktown. Nothing over $20 here, but if you get hungry, the skewer sticks will pile up. This place is cheaper than skewers down the street ~ T-Kebob, Charcoal Grill, etc., the prices and amount of meat per skewer is greater, and it tastes better too!
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Dong H.

Yelp
Just a pretty average Chinese skewer place. Not much to say since most Chinese skewer places all taste like 5 spice. The portions are good for the price and it comes out quick.
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Thomas T.

Yelp
The vibes are immaculate for some late night skewers, skip the hassle of the cooking too as they just bring it out directly to you! They've got little screens and a large projection for karaoke vibes to go with your experience as well. Definitely can't go wrong with the usual meat selections like lamb, beef, chicken. Enjoyed their gizzard as well and more! Always a monthly visit here :)
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Edmund W.

Yelp
Came here on an early Wednesday evening, and there was no wait for a table of two. Ordering was pretty easy, they got a QR code to scan to order online and they give you a number code to access the online order. Me and my girlfriend got a couple skewers and the cucumber salad, with half mild spice and half no spice for the skewers. The mild spice had a nice small kick and overall the flavor profile had a smokiness along with the spices. Cucumber salad was refreshing and had a delicious garlic flavor to it. My only complaint was that the lamb and beef kebab took a lot longer than usual compared to the other skewers that came out before them. Service was pretty average as well. Otherwise, it was a good skewer experience.
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Elizabeth T.

Yelp
Food - 3/5 - The skewers here are decent but there was no wow factor. It's what you expect of a Chinese skewer place. The portions are ok, not too small but not big either. Price - $$$ - The price point compares to what you get is a bit too expensive in my opinion, there's other places that are more sizable for the same price. Service - 3/5 - The servers are quick, this is also ordering though a QR code so they do come out with your food efficiently. The servers primarily leave you alone and can be a bit hard to flag down when you need something. Ambiance - 5/5 - The interior design is immaculate. The vibes are super fun and there's karaoke for the whole restaurant! You can also get a Polaroid taken. Location - 4/5 - There's a parking lot so you can park and walk in. it's open late here so when it's later in the evening, there's many open spaces. ____________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only.
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Nicole L.

Yelp
I love me some skewers & I can't believe it took me this long to finally review Xinjiang. I loveee how Xinjiang is open so late -- the best place to go to after an event w friends if you have the munchies XD I've only ever dined out or ate Xinjiang to-go but it still sooo good I swear. I've tried other skewer spots and they're good but not as good as Xinjiang. Xinjiang is also super budget friendly -- skewers are so cheap here and what's even better is they're DELICIOSO! I didn't dine in but the interior was super cool w the LED lights & visuals. My friends and I usually order chicken skin, lamb, beef, cucumber salad, and fried tofu. I usually come with 4 people and all of that between us I remember paying less than $10... again SO cheap and so good. I want to try the eggplant next time because I keep hearing from others that it's rly good. The seasoning that Xinjiang puts on their skewers is unreal... so flavorful. So grateful my friends introduced me to this place :') this is one of 626s hidden gems. This is also a nice place to drink at with friends. I'll be back soon :)
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Fortuna N.

Yelp
This place has the best ambiance and has the most tasty skewers with a lot of variety and options! The wait is a bit long but I see why because the food prices are cheap to the quality of the meats. Our favorites was the chicken skin, the beef tongue, and chicken wings! This was well lit up and the music and vibes are great for date nights or friend outing. Their service was great as well. Everything was seasoned so well so you didn't need the extra seasoning spices on the side. I would come back again to try out their other skewers!
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Christina N.

Yelp
Came pretty late on a saturday night and there was no wait. The interior is a sensory overload with full on projections on the wall. The skewers are decent but not the best. They also werent super hot so that could have been the reason. Not sure if i'd come back again as theres just so many other good skewer places around.
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Jason W.

Yelp
Soo good! Loved the food and the Ambiance! The place is small and quaint, the food was quality and came quickly. Will definitely go back, and highly recommend!
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Matt D.

Yelp
Xinjiang BBQ is an amazing skewer place that's honestly a hidden gem. I honestly wanted to gatekeep this since it's my local spot but these guys deserve all the recognition for their food and great customer service! The restaurant itself is small with ample amount of parking so you may have to wait a bit, but the vibes are immaculate. You scan a QR code to order which makes everything easy :)
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Sheela B.

Yelp
One of the best chinese bbq I have tried. Very similar to the cumin BBq in Shanghai China. Service and ambiance can be improved.
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Jennifer W.

Yelp
Cool ambience where the walls are used as screens for projectors that show nice digital scenery. You order via their QR code and they drop on your table your orders. We loved the cucumber salad, which was very garlicky. Their lamb and beef kebabs were the best with a strong cumin taste. The sausage was just a hotdog with seasoning and didn't care for the pork belly. Parking easy. Seating is strange where the seat can tip forward if you sit on the very front tip of your couch. On the weekday, I didnt hear anyone sing, but there seems to be an option for karaoke.

Manuel M.

Yelp
Favorite place for weekend meeting with friend. The chicken satay and beef satay is the best!
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Alyssa A.

Yelp
We got the beef skewers, lamb skewers, garlic cucumber, and garlic eggplant. Everything was DELICIOUS! The meat on the skewers was well seasoned and tender. I'm usually not a huge lamb fan but I loved their skewers. The garlic cucumber was refreshing and helped our palates reset from the skewers. The garlic cucumber was also a great choice as a side. The interior of the restaurant is really pretty! They have projectors that display images surrounding the walls of the restaurant. I also felt pretty comfortable in the seats which are similar to benches. Service was quick as well; our orders came out within minutes. Definitely coming back!!
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Eunice N.

Yelp
First, I looooove the chicken skin skewer!! Haha just had to get that out there first I went here for the first time recently, and the first thing that I noticed was how cool the interior was. I really enjoyed the visual aspect of having the projections on the wall and the good Chinese music they play in the background. Looks very China-nightlife-esque. We ordered beef, lamb, chicken skin, bun skewers. My favorite was the chicken skin, but my boyfriend preferred the beef/lamb skewers. They had toppings available at your table. I think I would pass on the buns next time. Service was pretty fast, though there weren't that many interactions. I think the seating is kind of off-balanced, as the table is a bit higher than where it would feel comfortable for a couch setting.
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Jennifer N.

Yelp
This is my go-to for Lamb Skewers with cumin seasoning. They open at 5 pm until late. They have a small dining room, and it's always almost full every night. For takeout, They have lots of takeout orders, so make sure you call them and order first before heading down there or there will be a wait for about 25 mins to 45 mins depending how busy they are. Check in on Yelp to get your free soda!
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Amanda C.

Yelp
I ate here a few times before, but the recent experience tonight really left a negative impression on me. We ordered on the website through the QR code, but about 30 minutes later, I noticed on the website our order disappeared and we never received our food. I asked the waiter, and he said there was an error but not to worry about it. Later on, he came to our table and told us to re-order our food. So if I didn't bring up the problem in the first place, nobody would have told us that we had to re order our food because they lost our order. If there was a problem with the order, they should have told us right away. Not wait for us to bring something up after waiting for so long.. Don't know if we'll ever come back here after again this experience.
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Jenny K.

Yelp
Love love how this place open very late! Came here too many times! After work or most of my outings! The food always and now they got a heating plate for every tables. Always a good time here. The price did went up a little but regardless of the changes, food quality still stay the same.
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Jessica R.

Yelp
Chicken skin was bombbb love the ambience, and service was fast! Went there around afternoon and it gets even more crowded at night. But overall this place is worth to try!
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Miso J.

Yelp
Solid place to get skewers in the SGV! My favorites were the beef, intestines, and chicken skin skewers. My friends and I ordered some sides like the sweet corn, cucumber, and eggplant and we're all thought they were pretty good too. Out of the three, I recommend the cucumber for some balance to all the dry spices and meats. Service was good- nothing spectacular but nothing bad. There was no wait at 6pm on a Saturday when we went. Parking: ample plaza parking
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Nancy T.

Yelp
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.
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Kaili T.

Yelp
Always such a great experience when coming here. Chinese skewered BBQ with great flavors and many different options. The inside gives the vibes of like a nighttime scene as they are open late, it the ordering process is easily done on your phone and service is really quick and prompt. Definitely worth the sometimes long waits.
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Anh-Vy P.

Yelp
LOVED this place. The decor was fun; there were lots of neon lights, videos, and good music. Apparently you can sing karaoke with the whole restaurant! Food was delicious. Standouts were the scallops, beef skewers, and toasted buns. Staff was fast, accurate, and efficient. Definitely want to come back if I'm in the area again!
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Winn H.

Yelp
Xinjiang is a typical skewers experience. Eat may sticks, but feel barely full... but the nice thing is you get to try a little of everything. Though the wait time was about 30 minutes and the area is cramped, the wall projections and karaoke promotions are well enjoyed. My table ordered a variety of items that could be expected of any skewer restaurant. What was surprising, though, was the unexpected items like sheep testicles... an addition, one could say, to the usual kidneys and intestines. Outside of these special items, the cucumber salad was not crisp. It was fairly sloppy and limp. The A choy felt basic, smothered with Satay on top. The brown sugar dessert was brought earlier and was hard to eat since the sugar inside leaks everywhere. The other items (pork belly, lamb, beef, and bacon mushrooms were good with the cumin provided. The fried tofu was very salty and not too enjoyable. If the excuse is to drink beer and eat, then this definitely got the job done. Overall, dining here can be enjoyable if you're fluent in Mandarin, but it otherwise felt pretty lacking. Our party spent an average of ~ $42 / person after tax and tip, so take that as you will, though we ordered three rounds.