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Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 12941 9th St, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone: (714) 583-8251
Website: https://smokequeenbbq.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
Farley G
Super good BBQ with an asian twist. Every thing we ordered tastes really good. My Fav was the pork ribs super big and so tender. The brisket was so tender and juicy not fatty witch i like. Mac and cheese was on point. The corn bread was very good super moist. The bread pudding was amazing tasted great. Dont for get the pandan banana pudding so so good! Get there early cause some meats will sell out. Also long lines if your going for lunch. We were able to get seats for lunch time. Check them out if your craving BBQ and in the area of garden grove.
… moreTHANG THAI HOA PHAN
I like this place not only because their food, it’s the environment of the complex where you have seats outdoor, and on the terrace. Especially in hot warm day, it’s really chill to sit outside.
Back to the food: it’s a modern Texas brisket style with a fusion of Asian taste/ food like crispy pork belly, spicy cucumber, rice. Brisket still moist and well seasoned, not that salty like in Texas. Beef ribs only on Sunday, tender juicy but not falling apart ( which is really required a good cooking technique). Crispy pork belly is truly crispy, not partly hard overcooked.
So for weekend please be prepared for long queue waiting.. but it will be paid off the long wait. Enjoy the food and the space.
… moreBack to the food: it’s a modern Texas brisket style with a fusion of Asian taste/ food like crispy pork belly, spicy cucumber, rice. Brisket still moist and well seasoned, not that salty like in Texas. Beef ribs only on Sunday, tender juicy but not falling apart ( which is really required a good cooking technique). Crispy pork belly is truly crispy, not partly hard overcooked.
So for weekend please be prepared for long queue waiting.. but it will be paid off the long wait. Enjoy the food and the space.
Michael George
The owner is so nice and hospitable! The food was tasty but know that is it not traditional BBQ. The seasoning was a bit inconsistent. Some items were very flavorful, others were a bit on the bland side. The pork ribs were delicious as was the pork belly. Cornbread was a great choice for a side. It’s definitely worth a visit.
… moreTony W
If you’re planning a visit to this Asian fusion BBQ hotspot, my best advice is to set your alarm. The line starts forming well before their 11:30 AM opening, and since it’s tucked away in a residential neighborhood, you’ll want that extra time to hunt for a parking spot.
The Food
This isn’t your standard Texas pit. The meat here—especially the ribs—tends to be a bit greasier than the falling off bone Texan style many are used to. However, that richness works well with their unique Asian-inspired sides.
The Standouts: The Mapo Chili packs a serious punch, and the spicy cucumber is essential for cutting through the fat of the meats.
The “Must-Have”: If you’re there on a Sunday, do not miss the beef ribs.
The Surprise: Their cornbread is surprisingly good—moist, flavorful, and a great bridge between the smoky meats and the spicy fusion elements.
The Atmosphere
The restaurant offers a lot of outdoor seating which gives it a great community feel. It’s a nice setup, though it can get quite hot during the summer months, so dress accordingly.
The Verdict
Traditionalists might find the greasier meat and non-traditional menu (like beef noodles and cha shu) a bit “out there,” but for anyone else, the flavors are undeniable. It’s a heavy, satisfying meal that offers a creative spin on the backyard cookout.
Tips for your readers:
Arrival: Aim for 11:10 AM to secure your spot in line.
Parking: Be patient; the residential streets are tight.
Ordering: Balance the greasy meats with the spicy cucumber to keep your palate fresh.
… moreThe Food
This isn’t your standard Texas pit. The meat here—especially the ribs—tends to be a bit greasier than the falling off bone Texan style many are used to. However, that richness works well with their unique Asian-inspired sides.
The Standouts: The Mapo Chili packs a serious punch, and the spicy cucumber is essential for cutting through the fat of the meats.
The “Must-Have”: If you’re there on a Sunday, do not miss the beef ribs.
The Surprise: Their cornbread is surprisingly good—moist, flavorful, and a great bridge between the smoky meats and the spicy fusion elements.
The Atmosphere
The restaurant offers a lot of outdoor seating which gives it a great community feel. It’s a nice setup, though it can get quite hot during the summer months, so dress accordingly.
The Verdict
Traditionalists might find the greasier meat and non-traditional menu (like beef noodles and cha shu) a bit “out there,” but for anyone else, the flavors are undeniable. It’s a heavy, satisfying meal that offers a creative spin on the backyard cookout.
Tips for your readers:
Arrival: Aim for 11:10 AM to secure your spot in line.
Parking: Be patient; the residential streets are tight.
Ordering: Balance the greasy meats with the spicy cucumber to keep your palate fresh.
Benjamin Sin
Main parking lot next to the restaurant is small. There is more parking but it’s further away. Only one handicap spot close by, if that’s a issue.
Brisket was pretty dang good. The pork ribs had a good smokey flavor but a bit dry. The deep fried pork belly was crispy but flavor was a little lacking.
The Cole slaw lacked punch. The corn bread needed more corn, if that makes sense but the apple butter was on point. The best side was the dirty rice.
It was a pretty interesting outdoor seating. Very hipster. I would try again if I was in the area but wouldn’t seek it out.
… moreBrisket was pretty dang good. The pork ribs had a good smokey flavor but a bit dry. The deep fried pork belly was crispy but flavor was a little lacking.
The Cole slaw lacked punch. The corn bread needed more corn, if that makes sense but the apple butter was on point. The best side was the dirty rice.
It was a pretty interesting outdoor seating. Very hipster. I would try again if I was in the area but wouldn’t seek it out.
KA
Although many people who reviewed this restaurant seem to find this place unique, the flavors did not taste as described on the menu nor as hyped on this review section and social media.
They did the science project right, but it was not the culinary experience I was hoping for. As mentioned above, I was expecting distinctive spices and flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine, but they were very mediocre. It was just correctly cooked meats. The slaw and dirty rice did not worth $7-8 for what they were. Shell and cheese smelled more of butter than cheese. The only thing I felt was that it was good was the cornbread was good, which seems hard to mess up.
The atmosphere seemed exciting as the buildings around the restaurant looked to fill in some tenants. There were plenty of seating and the workers were proper and attentive, asking if we needed heating while we were seated.
Overall, for the price point of the food, I did not find this place worth dining again.
… moreThey did the science project right, but it was not the culinary experience I was hoping for. As mentioned above, I was expecting distinctive spices and flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine, but they were very mediocre. It was just correctly cooked meats. The slaw and dirty rice did not worth $7-8 for what they were. Shell and cheese smelled more of butter than cheese. The only thing I felt was that it was good was the cornbread was good, which seems hard to mess up.
The atmosphere seemed exciting as the buildings around the restaurant looked to fill in some tenants. There were plenty of seating and the workers were proper and attentive, asking if we needed heating while we were seated.
Overall, for the price point of the food, I did not find this place worth dining again.
Paolo DeLaCruz
Traveled from Sonoma County for this BBQ joint! Got the 4 meat, 4 side menu item- Fatty brisket, char siu, and x2 of the siu yuk. Corn bread, dirty rice, and x2 of the coconut rice.
The fatty brisket and the char siu are really fatty so you’ll have to come here to eat good food and not worry about anything else. The siu yuk is another belly pork take with ultra crunchy skin. A side of picked onion helps cut the richness.
It’s note-worthy to say that the corn bread is the unsung hero. It’s a round corn bread that’s moist and warm and really reaches deep into your happiness. It also came with whipped butter, honey or maple, I can’t remember.
It’s really rainy when we arrived at SNA and it’s worth getting soaked for!
… moreThe fatty brisket and the char siu are really fatty so you’ll have to come here to eat good food and not worry about anything else. The siu yuk is another belly pork take with ultra crunchy skin. A side of picked onion helps cut the richness.
It’s note-worthy to say that the corn bread is the unsung hero. It’s a round corn bread that’s moist and warm and really reaches deep into your happiness. It also came with whipped butter, honey or maple, I can’t remember.
It’s really rainy when we arrived at SNA and it’s worth getting soaked for!
Jon W
Very impressed by the brisket…I recently had Terry Blacks and Rudy’s in Texas. The brisket here is better than most Texas bbq spots. Well smoked, moist, and had great texture.
Mapo Chili is also a winner and pairs well with the cornbread. You can eat it by itself but I’d recommend to find a carb to go with it.
Cornbread and roasted pork (pork belly siu yuk) are both good but honestly pretty standard fare only because generally I’ve not had bad cornbread or roasted pork. If you’ve never had either before, it’s a must try.
There’s a side of purple pickled radish(?) they give you…it really elevated the whole experience.
I’ll definitely be back to try the beef and pork ribs. Wow so happy to finally find good BBQ in CA.
… moreMapo Chili is also a winner and pairs well with the cornbread. You can eat it by itself but I’d recommend to find a carb to go with it.
Cornbread and roasted pork (pork belly siu yuk) are both good but honestly pretty standard fare only because generally I’ve not had bad cornbread or roasted pork. If you’ve never had either before, it’s a must try.
There’s a side of purple pickled radish(?) they give you…it really elevated the whole experience.
I’ll definitely be back to try the beef and pork ribs. Wow so happy to finally find good BBQ in CA.
Alex Xander
This is officially my new favorite bbq spot in SoCal!
I got super lucky and arrived when the line was short. The girl working the register was very kind to answer questions I had about the menu and what not.
I ordered the 3 meat bento box along with a side of the Mac and cheese or shells and cheese as they’re called here, and a pandan banana pudding.
I still have a 5 star experience but do have a few minor . . . Complaints? Wishes? Not sure how to describe them but for example I wish the sides like Mac & cheese and pudding came in smaller sizes. The deli cups that are served for these can easily feed 2-3 people so when you’re solo or the only person in a group wanting these, it can and will be a lot!
Anyway, starting with the Mac – not bad at all, just not something I would order again. A basic but well executed Mac and cheese.
The bento box however was absolutely stellar. The rice was packed with flavor. The slaw was one of the best coleslaw I’ve ever had, as well as that cornbread. The cornbread was almost like a cake! And I’ve never had pickled onions as good as these.
The meats completely blew me away. The ribs were so tender, so flavorful, literally finger lickin good. The siu yuk or crispy porky belly was the most perfectly made pork belly ever. The perfect tender meat, just enough melt-in-your-mouth fat, and the top crispy crunchy layer for that perfect bite. And then that juicy, Smokey, tender brisket? You’d think this woman was born into a bbq family. Outstanding.
I will say the pandan banana pudding is also something I wouldn’t order again. Great flavor profiles of the pandan and banana mix but the pudding itself was too light and airy for my liking. I enjoy a richer, thicker “custard” pudding so I’d rather get something like that.
Overall, I am perfectly happy with this experience and would gladly go again, and again, and again 100x over!
… moreI got super lucky and arrived when the line was short. The girl working the register was very kind to answer questions I had about the menu and what not.
I ordered the 3 meat bento box along with a side of the Mac and cheese or shells and cheese as they’re called here, and a pandan banana pudding.
I still have a 5 star experience but do have a few minor . . . Complaints? Wishes? Not sure how to describe them but for example I wish the sides like Mac & cheese and pudding came in smaller sizes. The deli cups that are served for these can easily feed 2-3 people so when you’re solo or the only person in a group wanting these, it can and will be a lot!
Anyway, starting with the Mac – not bad at all, just not something I would order again. A basic but well executed Mac and cheese.
The bento box however was absolutely stellar. The rice was packed with flavor. The slaw was one of the best coleslaw I’ve ever had, as well as that cornbread. The cornbread was almost like a cake! And I’ve never had pickled onions as good as these.
The meats completely blew me away. The ribs were so tender, so flavorful, literally finger lickin good. The siu yuk or crispy porky belly was the most perfectly made pork belly ever. The perfect tender meat, just enough melt-in-your-mouth fat, and the top crispy crunchy layer for that perfect bite. And then that juicy, Smokey, tender brisket? You’d think this woman was born into a bbq family. Outstanding.
I will say the pandan banana pudding is also something I wouldn’t order again. Great flavor profiles of the pandan and banana mix but the pudding itself was too light and airy for my liking. I enjoy a richer, thicker “custard” pudding so I’d rather get something like that.
Overall, I am perfectly happy with this experience and would gladly go again, and again, and again 100x over!
Michael B
Food was good. Got both types of pork belly. Both were moist, flavorfull and with perfect fat rendering. The crispy belly was perfectly crispy. The potato salad was creamy and had a different flavor than anything ive had. The sesame slaw was crunchy amd delightful. I tried my frend’s point cut brisket. It was tender with a good pull and perfect fat rendering. I also tried my friend’s st louis rib and sausage. The rib was tender, moist, had good flavor and a good bite. The sausage was tasty too. Id definitely go back. Too bad its so far from glendale.
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