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Address: 7714 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 454-0389
Website: https://www.ordertogo.com/chuanbbq
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Steph
It’s is one of my favorite spots! The food is always fresh, tasty, and served hot. The portions are generous, and the staff are friendly and quick. I especially love their BBQ beef and lamb. Great place for a casual and satisfying meal.
… moreSebastian Tien
I was excited to try Chuan BBQ from looking at the positive reviews, and I quickly realized during my meal that all the positive reviews were fake, and the negative reviews were truthful about this restaurant. The owner is an asian UW graduate, and you can notice that all the glowing reviews are from asian reviewers, which are likely the owner’s friends doing tons of reviews to falsely prop up the business. None the less, I gave it a go, and bought quite a large variety of items (screenshot of order provided).
For starters, it looks like the little “grills” on the table would contribute to grilling/cooking the food, but unfortunately its just for show to keep your food warm – under the foil, are 2 wax small candles. This was clearly communicated when you are seated.
There are a few pros to this restaurant, but the cons far outweigh the pros. For that reason, I give it a 2/5. This place did not initially offer karaoke, but im assuming this was implemented to help get more people into the door.
Pros:
– The owner is super nice & friendly, and pretty attentive to the tables
– The spicy cumin flavor that was used is quite tasty and balanced well – sweet/salty/spicy
– When they grill the items, they were cooked well, and not over/under cooked
– Karaoke room is free for customers if it is not occupied.
Cons:
– The price for what you get & portions are not the best
– Almost every single grilled item on the menu uses the exact same seasoning, and a little too liberally. Proof in the pictures
– The repitive seasoning overpowers the taste of the actual ingredient, and it borderline hides the quality/freshness of what was cooked. Most of the items seemed like it was from frozen and not fresh, except for the grilled mushrooms
– I ordered 10 different grilled items, and they all had the exact same taste/seasoning, with some items with way too much seasoning – Beef Tongue, Beef Tendon, Pork Belly, Hot Iron Squid, grilled yellow croaker, bullfrog leg, grilled fish tofu, japanese grilled fish (mackrel), Grilled muishrooms, grilled beef meatball
– When serving water, there was no matching cups, and while its not a big deal for me, it can be for others.
While most reviews are 5 stars here, look at the lower rated reviews, as they will provide an actual unbaised glimpse into what you’re getting yourself into. I’m glad to have tried it, but i will not be coming back again.
… moreFor starters, it looks like the little “grills” on the table would contribute to grilling/cooking the food, but unfortunately its just for show to keep your food warm – under the foil, are 2 wax small candles. This was clearly communicated when you are seated.
There are a few pros to this restaurant, but the cons far outweigh the pros. For that reason, I give it a 2/5. This place did not initially offer karaoke, but im assuming this was implemented to help get more people into the door.
Pros:
– The owner is super nice & friendly, and pretty attentive to the tables
– The spicy cumin flavor that was used is quite tasty and balanced well – sweet/salty/spicy
– When they grill the items, they were cooked well, and not over/under cooked
– Karaoke room is free for customers if it is not occupied.
Cons:
– The price for what you get & portions are not the best
– Almost every single grilled item on the menu uses the exact same seasoning, and a little too liberally. Proof in the pictures
– The repitive seasoning overpowers the taste of the actual ingredient, and it borderline hides the quality/freshness of what was cooked. Most of the items seemed like it was from frozen and not fresh, except for the grilled mushrooms
– I ordered 10 different grilled items, and they all had the exact same taste/seasoning, with some items with way too much seasoning – Beef Tongue, Beef Tendon, Pork Belly, Hot Iron Squid, grilled yellow croaker, bullfrog leg, grilled fish tofu, japanese grilled fish (mackrel), Grilled muishrooms, grilled beef meatball
– When serving water, there was no matching cups, and while its not a big deal for me, it can be for others.
While most reviews are 5 stars here, look at the lower rated reviews, as they will provide an actual unbaised glimpse into what you’re getting yourself into. I’m glad to have tried it, but i will not be coming back again.
Jun Lu
Amazing spot for authentic Chinese BBQ! The skewers are super flavorful, perfectly grilled, and the atmosphere is fun and lively. The karaoke rooms are clean, modern, and perfect for a group hangout. Staff were very friendly and helpful the whole time. Definitely one of the best BBQ & karaoke lounges in town!
… moreYueqi Wang
Very authentic Chinese BBQ restaurant! Their skewers are absolutely delicious — very flavorful, perfectly grilled, and there’s a wide variety to choose from. It’s a fun spot to try different meats and vegetables, and everything we ordered was tasty and nicely seasoned. It’s also a great place for a late-night dinner in Seattle, with a lively and casual atmosphere. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something different and satisfying!
… moreMr. T-Bone
Chuan BBQ was a complete disappointment, far from what the glowing Google reviews might suggest. Despite the inviting photos I took, this restaurant turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had.
I took my wife on a Friday night, it was the worst date night experience ever.
Ambiance: 1/5
The restaurant had a strange, unpleasant smell upon arrival, which was a major turn-off. It’s hard to tell if this is a barbecue joint or a karaoke lounge, as the boss kept pushing karaoke services on us during the meal.
Authenticity: 1.5/5
The dishes were heavily seasoned—likely to mask the lack of freshness. The chicken gristle, which should have been grilled, was inexplicably fried. We asked for extra spicy but never asked for extra salty. The grilled fish was $19 and it was unacceptable salty. I couldn’t have second bite of it . The grilled squid came last because we heard the owner talking to herself that the squid was not defrosted quick enough. When the grilled squid came , it had no grill flavor but only some sweet sauce. We have been many BBQ places in LA and China since me and my wife are both grow up there , never had such bad experiences for BBQ.
Flavor: 1/5
If you’re into excessively salty food, this might be your spot. For me, it was unbearable—easily the saltiest meal I’ve ever encountered. The lukewarm barbecue didn’t help the situation either.
Cost: 2/5
Considering the low quality of the food and the odd experience, this place is overpriced.
Service: 2/5
The only redeeming factor was the awkwardly friendly boss, who seemed determined to upsell every dish and push karaoke. Despite that, the service pace was decent, possibly because I was visibly checking in on Yelp.
Final Thoughts:
Chuan BBQ is a hard pass. Between the overpowering salt, questionable food freshness, weird atmosphere, and karaoke confusion, I can’t recommend this place. Skip it and save yourself the regret.
… moreI took my wife on a Friday night, it was the worst date night experience ever.
Ambiance: 1/5
The restaurant had a strange, unpleasant smell upon arrival, which was a major turn-off. It’s hard to tell if this is a barbecue joint or a karaoke lounge, as the boss kept pushing karaoke services on us during the meal.
Authenticity: 1.5/5
The dishes were heavily seasoned—likely to mask the lack of freshness. The chicken gristle, which should have been grilled, was inexplicably fried. We asked for extra spicy but never asked for extra salty. The grilled fish was $19 and it was unacceptable salty. I couldn’t have second bite of it . The grilled squid came last because we heard the owner talking to herself that the squid was not defrosted quick enough. When the grilled squid came , it had no grill flavor but only some sweet sauce. We have been many BBQ places in LA and China since me and my wife are both grow up there , never had such bad experiences for BBQ.
Flavor: 1/5
If you’re into excessively salty food, this might be your spot. For me, it was unbearable—easily the saltiest meal I’ve ever encountered. The lukewarm barbecue didn’t help the situation either.
Cost: 2/5
Considering the low quality of the food and the odd experience, this place is overpriced.
Service: 2/5
The only redeeming factor was the awkwardly friendly boss, who seemed determined to upsell every dish and push karaoke. Despite that, the service pace was decent, possibly because I was visibly checking in on Yelp.
Final Thoughts:
Chuan BBQ is a hard pass. Between the overpowering salt, questionable food freshness, weird atmosphere, and karaoke confusion, I can’t recommend this place. Skip it and save yourself the regret.
Emily Hao
The pork belly was definitely our favorite—the seasoning was pretty authentic but on the sweeter side.
The beef was a little tough, but still tasty. We also ordered cucumber salad—I personally think it could have been more crisp and could have had a more vinegary and garlicky punch to it.
Loved the tomato and egg dough soup! It tasted homey. Overall, really chill place and workers are very nice.
… moreThe beef was a little tough, but still tasty. We also ordered cucumber salad—I personally think it could have been more crisp and could have had a more vinegary and garlicky punch to it.
Loved the tomato and egg dough soup! It tasted homey. Overall, really chill place and workers are very nice.
Chan Yu
I had a great experience at this Chinese BBQ restaurant. The roasted meats were flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned—especially the char siu and roast duck. Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and everything tasted freshly made. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the service was quick even during busy hours. The place is clean and well-organized, and the food comes out hot and consistent. Definitely a spot I’ll come back to when I’m craving good Chinese BBQ.
… moreGabriel Toal
Great food, great service, amazing atmosphere, super clean everything we tried was delicious and would highly recommend
… more崔帅
Really authentic Chinese bbq place. The seasoning was great!! There’s also a set where you get or try Zibo-style bbq, which is my first-time trying!
Also if you eat here sometimes you can get to sing in their amazing karaoke room. The projection worked good and the sound effect was also good!
… moreAlso if you eat here sometimes you can get to sing in their amazing karaoke room. The projection worked good and the sound effect was also good!
Hen Chung
Friendly service and decent food. Everything was good, not great and the food quality was inconsistent. Our 2nd order of potato slices were mostly burnt, our second order of Chinese chives tasted like lamb (grilled on a shared pan for meat and veggies?) which was a bummer since only half of us eat lamb, the BBQ Honey Pork was nothing like the photo in the menu…
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